In a significant shift, the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced that languages will be removed from the third year of degree courses starting from the 2025-26 academic year. From now on, language courses will only be offered in the first and second years, and the third year will be limited to core subjects.
This decision marks a return to the previous system, which had been in place until recent reforms. In 2021, as part of efforts to restructure degree courses, the council introduced language subjects in the third year. However, within just a few years, the council has reversed its stance.
In another major change, the TGCHE Council has made project work mandatory for third-year students. The decision aims to replace traditional practicals with more hands-on, research-based learning. Currently, project work is being implemented only in specific courses, including engineering, but this new mandate will expand its scope across degree programs.
Project work will also carry academic credits, which students can claim upon completion. In addition, the council has decided to allow students to claim credits for online courses completed through platforms such as MOOCs, SWAYAM, and NPTEL, broadening opportunities for academic growth and recognition.
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This decision marks a return to the previous system, which had been in place until recent reforms. In 2021, as part of efforts to restructure degree courses, the council introduced language subjects in the third year. However, within just a few years, the council has reversed its stance.
In another major change, the TGCHE Council has made project work mandatory for third-year students. The decision aims to replace traditional practicals with more hands-on, research-based learning. Currently, project work is being implemented only in specific courses, including engineering, but this new mandate will expand its scope across degree programs.
Project work will also carry academic credits, which students can claim upon completion. In addition, the council has decided to allow students to claim credits for online courses completed through platforms such as MOOCs, SWAYAM, and NPTEL, broadening opportunities for academic growth and recognition.
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