The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced Ayurvedic Biology as a new subject in the National Eligibility Test (NET).
UGC is considering options for students to complete their degree quickly
While we are moving towards the new academic year 2025, here we are remembering the major announcements made by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for educational institutions in 2024.
Undergraduate students will have the option to choose the duration of the courses
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Higher Education Institutions to offer Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) and Extended Degree Program (ADP) to enable undergraduate students to complete their The EDP allows students to complete a three-year or four-year degree in less time by earning empty credits per semester. The EDP, on the other hand, offers fewer credits per semester. Of Although the degree will have a self-contained note stating that the academic requirements required in the standard term have been completed in a reduced or extended term, they will be considered equivalent to a standard term degree for educational and recruitment purposes .
UGC may allow completion of four-year degree course in three years
According to UGC Chairman M Jagadish Kumar, the education body is considering options for students to complete their degrees faster. This means that students will soon be able to complete a three-year degree course in two and a half years and a four-year course in three years. Will be allowed to do so.
Ayurvedic Biology introduced as a subject in the National Eligibility Test
UGC has included Ayurveda Biology as a new subject in the UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) starting from December 2024 cycle. The inclusion of Ayurveda Biology aligns with the inclusion of traditional Indian knowledge in higher education. Have to do.
UGC is working to change the recruitment process of professors
UGC is working on making changes in the appointment process of professors. According to the new rules, postgraduate degree holders passionate about new areas like entrepreneurship, startups and industry partnerships can be directly appointed as faculty in higher education institutions as per the existing rules. As per the IAS, four-year graduation/PG along with PhD is the minimum qualification to be recruited as a professor. Additionally, it is mandatory to have graduation/postgraduation and PhD in the same subject.
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