The UGC directive comes after several students faced difficulties in pursuing two courses simultaneously (file photo)
In April last year, the UGC allowed students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously. Following this order, universities were directed to develop mechanisms to ensure implementation of the guidelines for such courses
University Grants Commission (UGC) Universities have been directed to set up statutory bodies to simplify the process for students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously. In April last year, the UGC allowed students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously. Following this order, universities were directed to develop mechanisms to ensure implementation of the guidelines for such courses.
“All Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) were requested to devise mechanisms through their statutory bodies to allow students to pursue two academic programs simultaneously. It is once again requested to ensure and expedite the implementation of the said scheme in the larger interest of the students, if not done so far, the UGC said in its latest order.
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The UGC directive comes after several students faced difficulties in pursuing two courses simultaneously. It is being told that HEIs were asking for migration certificate and school leaving certificate for admission in second course. In the absence of documents, several students were denied admission, defeating the purpose of offering the two programs at the same time.
allowing students to pursue two courses simultaneously was part of the national Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendations. UGC issued instructions that any student can enroll in two different courses based on his/her interest. It has also been clarified in the UGC guidelines that these can be both degree programs or students can opt for one degree and one diploma.
The University Grants Commission is also working to introduce joint and dual degree programs in partnership with foreign universities as part of education reforms. As per the new rules, students are allowed to pursue dual degrees separately and simultaneously from Indian and foreign higher education institutions.
UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar is reportedly in talks with several leading universities to set up their campuses in India.
Presently, about 50 foreign higher education institutions are collaborating with Indian higher education institutions. UGC has also contacted Ambassadors and Heads of Missions of over 60 countries whose universities are eligible for collaboration. Meetings have also been held with select universities from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Singapore and others for collaboration.
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