In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a curriculum and credit framework for Postgraduate (PG) programs. The newly introduced guidelines are designed to enable students to tailor their academic journey by selecting courses that align with their individual interests and career aspirations.
In its recommendations for PG programs, the UGC has proposed a two-year program, with the second year dedicated entirely to research for students who have completed a three-year Bachelor’s program. For those who have completed a four-year Bachelor’s program with Honours or Honours with research, there could be a one-year Master’s program. Additionally, the UGC suggested the possibility of an integrated five-year Bachelor’s/Master’s program. Furthermore, universities are encouraged to provide PG programs in core disciplines such as Machine Learning and multidisciplinary fields.
In support of these developments, the UGC has introduced the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF), which will define higher education qualifications leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate based on specific learning outcomes. According to the guidelines, the master’s program will correspond to levels 6, 6.5, and 7 within the NHEQF.
Notably, the framework provides master’s students with the flexibility to transition between different disciplines of study. Furthermore, students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a double major will have the option to pursue a Master’s in either of their two major subjects. Similarly, students with a major and minor(s) at the undergraduate level can choose either their major or minor(s) subject for their Master’s program, allowing for a personalized academic experience.
Students will have the opportunity to select courses based on their interests and will also benefit from the flexibility to choose between different learning modes, including offline, open and distance learning (ODL), online, and hybrid formats, providing a diverse range of options to accommodate varied learning preferences.
The detailed document released by the UGC can be accessed .
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In its recommendations for PG programs, the UGC has proposed a two-year program, with the second year dedicated entirely to research for students who have completed a three-year Bachelor’s program. For those who have completed a four-year Bachelor’s program with Honours or Honours with research, there could be a one-year Master’s program. Additionally, the UGC suggested the possibility of an integrated five-year Bachelor’s/Master’s program. Furthermore, universities are encouraged to provide PG programs in core disciplines such as Machine Learning and multidisciplinary fields.
In support of these developments, the UGC has introduced the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF), which will define higher education qualifications leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate based on specific learning outcomes. According to the guidelines, the master’s program will correspond to levels 6, 6.5, and 7 within the NHEQF.
Notably, the framework provides master’s students with the flexibility to transition between different disciplines of study. Furthermore, students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a double major will have the option to pursue a Master’s in either of their two major subjects. Similarly, students with a major and minor(s) at the undergraduate level can choose either their major or minor(s) subject for their Master’s program, allowing for a personalized academic experience.
Students will have the opportunity to select courses based on their interests and will also benefit from the flexibility to choose between different learning modes, including offline, open and distance learning (ODL), online, and hybrid formats, providing a diverse range of options to accommodate varied learning preferences.
The detailed document released by the UGC can be accessed .
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