Indian univs to offer admissions twice a year along the lines of foreign varsities: UGC

INDIAN universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) will now be allowed to offer admissions twice a year on lines of foreign universities.

-  KAVITA BAJELI-DATT

The two admission cycles - followed globally also will be July-August and January-February from the 2024-25 academic session.

Speaking with this paper, UGC Chairman Prof. M Jagdesh Kumar said, "If Indian universities can offer admission twice a year, it will benefit many students, such as those who missed admission to a university in the July/August session due to a delay in the announcement of board results, health issues, or personal reasons." He further said that biannual university admissions will help students maintain motivation since they do not have to wait one full year to be admitted if they miss admission in the current cycle.