UGC New Draft Norms: UG “Honours” Degree Only After Four Years, Not Three; Know Details

UGC New Draft Norms: According to new draft guidelines created by the University Grants Commission (UGC), students will be able to get an undergraduate “honours” degree after completing four years rather than three.

The draft “Curriculum and credit framework for four-year UG programmes” created in accordance with the New Education Policy is likely to be announced today, December 12, 2022.

Students will be able to obtain an undergraduate degree in three years after receiving 120 credits (calculated as the amount of academic hours), and an undergraduate degree with honours in four years after earning 160 credits.

What Changes Have Been Made

According to the draft, in the four-year course, participants must complete a research project if they want to pursue a research specialisation.

As a result, they will receive an honours degree with a research specialisation.

Students who have already enrolled and are completing a three-year undergraduate programme are eligible to pursue a four-year undergraduate programme under the current Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

It continued, that the institution may offer bridge courses, including online courses, to help them transition to the extended programme.

Currently, three years of undergraduate study is required to receive an honours degree.

The FYUP offers students a variety of entry and exit options.

If they leave before the three-year mark, they will be permitted to return within three years of their exit and will be required to finish their degree within the allotted seven-year time frame.

According to the document, the FYUP curriculum should include major stream courses, minor stream courses, courses from other disciplines, language courses, skill courses, and a number of courses on environmental education, understanding India, using digital and technological solutions, maintaining health and wellness, learning yoga, and participating in sports and fitness.