The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made several changes to higher education in India, including:
- Draft UGC regulations 2024
- These regulations primarily aims to make higher education more flexible, inclusive, and multidisciplinary.
- They include removing disciplinary rigidity and providing more opportunities for students to learn across disciplines.
- Biannual admissions
- Starting with the 2024-25 academic session, higher education institutions (HEIs) will be allowed to admit students twice a year, in July-August and January-February.
- This is intended to align Indian universities with international practices and give students some more flexibility.
- Holistic and multidisciplinary education
- This policy encourages students to choose courses and their pathways from a variety of disciplines. The primary goal is to help students develop 21st century skills and competencies, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.
- Draft FHEI Regulations
- These regulations will cover the way for foreign higher educational institutions (FHEIs) to set up campuses in India.
Pros and Cons
- Job Acquisition
- The accelerated degree program is good for getting into the job quickly or getting early professional work experience.
- Diversifying Education
- The extended degree program enables the student to get experience in a wide range of subjects, being able to take an internship, research projects, travel, and build new skills.
