UGC Released New Curriculum For Post Graduation Under NEP 2020

UGC Released New Curriculum For Post Graduation: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new curriculum and credit system for Postgraduate (PG) programs under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This framework aims to improve postgraduate education in India and offer more diverse learning options.

Key Recommendations of NEP 2020 for Postgraduate Education

• 2-Year PG Programme : For students with a 3-year Bachelor's degree, a 2-year PG programme may be introduced, with the second year focused entirely on research.
• 1-Year PG Programme : Students completing a 4-year Bachelor's degree with Honours or Honours with Research may have the option to pursue a 1-year PG programme.
• 5-Year Integrated Programme : An integrated 5-year Bachelor's and Master's programme may also be available for students.
• Focus on Core and Multidisciplinary Areas : PG programmes will include advanced fields like Machine Learning, as well as multidisciplinary areas such as "AI + X," and professional fields like healthcare, agriculture, and law.
• National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) : PG programmes will follow the NHEQF, which will define qualifications based on learning outcomes, with levels set at 6, 6.5, and 7.
• National Credit Framework (NCrF) : The PG framework will align with the NCrF, allowing for the creditization, transfer, and redemption of learning achievements, subject to assessment.

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Main Features of the PG Curriculum Framework

• Discipline Flexibility : Students have the freedom to shift between different disciplines during their PG studies.
• Major and Minor Options : Students who have completed a UG degree with major and minor subjects can choose to continue with their major/minor or explore other subjects, based on their ability to demonstrate competence.
• Choice-Based Learning : Students can select courses that align with their personal interests and academic goals.
• Flexible Learning Modes : Students can choose from various learning modes, including offline, online, Open and Distance Learning (ODL), or hybrid modes.
• Academic Mobility : The framework supports the mobility and flexibility of students through the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and guidelines for multiple entry and exit options in higher education, as per UGC regulations.

Credit Requirements and Eligibility for PG Programme

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with Honours/ Honours with Research.
• The degree should have at least 160 credits and be at level 6.5 on the National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF).

• Candidates with a 3-year/6-semester Bachelor’s degree must have at least 120 credits and be at level 6.5 on NHEQF.

• Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.E., B.Tech.) must have at least 160 credits and be at level 7 on NHEQF.

• Students can apply for a PG programme related to their major or minor discipline in their UG programme.
• Admission can be based on performance in the UG programme or through an entrance exam.
• Students are also eligible to apply for any PG programme if they qualify the entrance exam at either the National or University level, even if the discipline differs from their UG background.

Opportunities for Career Redirection through Flexible Postgraduate Curriculum

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