Background:
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published the Draft UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions in the Award of UG and PG Degrees) Regulations, 2024.
- These aim to introduce significant flexibility in India’s higher education system.
Relevance : GS 2 ( Governance)
- Roles of UGC :
- Implementation and impact of policies like NEP.
- Social Justice:
- Policies for the development of education.
- Issues related to access and quality of education.
Key Points
- Biannual Enrollment: Students can enroll twice a year (July/August and January/February).
- Dual Degree Option: Allows pursuing two UG or PG programs simultaneously.
- Flexible Admission: Students can enroll in any discipline, irrespective of past academic background, by qualifying relevant entrance exams.
- Multiple Entry and Exit Options: Facilitates varied learning paces and career needs.
- Recognition of Prior Learning: Enables earning credits for previous knowledge and skills.
- Credit Allocation: 50% credits in the major discipline, with others in skills, apprenticeships, or multidisciplinary subjects.
