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UGC releases norms for faster completion of degrees

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November 29, 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released guidelines allowing students to complete undergraduate degrees faster or slower than the standard duration by earning required credits.

- Vrinda Tulsian

UGC releases norms for faster completion of degrees

The commission will put these guidelines up for public consultation before implementing them next year.

Under the new policy, higher education institutions (HEIS) will offer Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADP) Extended Degree Programmes (EDP) alongside standard proand grammes. Students can opt for these alternatives after admission into a standard programme, based on their performance in the first or second semester.

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