The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a draft post-graduate curriculum, introducing a one-year master’s program with notable features such as the flexibility for students to switch disciplines and choose from various learning modes, including offline, online, and hybrid options. The framework permits students to pursue a master’s degree in any chosen stream, whether related or unrelated to their undergraduate specialization. UGC Chairman Prof M Jagadesh Kumar highlighted the option for students to take a master’s program in a discipline unrelated to their undergraduate specialization, provided they demonstrate competence through an entrance test like CUET-PG.
In a significant move, the UGC is set to offer a one-year PG course with an exit option after the first year. Students choosing to exit at this point will be awarded a PG diploma. The draft framework promotes multidisciplinary education, allowing students with different academic backgrounds, including those who have completed a four-year UG, a three-year UG plus a two-year PG, or a five-year integrated STEM program, to enroll in ME and M Tech in allied areas. UGC Chairman Kumar emphasized that this approach fosters a comprehensive understanding of the world and cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
According to the proposed policy, undergraduate students can pursue a double major or choose any two subjects they have majored in. Additionally, students qualifying with a major and minor(s) at the undergraduate level can opt for either a major or minor(s) subject in their master’s program, offering them greater flexibility and choice in shaping their academic journey.
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