Saturday, March 29, 2025
UGC Announces New Rules for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new guidelines for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses starting from the academic year 2025. The most significant change is the introduction of the Multiple Entry and Exit System.
Date: April 26, 2025 | Time: 5:48 PM
Source: Patrika Desk
The UGC has rolled out new rules aimed at making education more flexible and student-centric in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. One of the major reforms is the introduction of the Multiple Entry and Exit System.
This system allows students to exit their course after completing one, two, three, or four years, each with an appropriate qualification:
After completing one year (40 credits), students will receive a certificate.
After two years (80 credits), they will earn a diploma.
After three years (120 credits), they will be awarded a general degree.
After four years (160 credits), they will receive an honors degree along with a research component if applicable.
Students can also resume their education later from where they left off, provided they meet the necessary credit requirements.
The UGC has clearly outlined the rules for the credit system. Credits earned for each subject will be stored in a digital repository called the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Students can accumulate, transfer, and utilize these credits across recognized universities and institutions throughout India.
Students pursuing UG and PG programs can now enroll in two programs simultaneously, either from different universities or in different formats (offline, online, or distance learning). UGC has also linked skill-based education with traditional academic learning. Students must earn at least 50% of their credits in their core subject, while the remaining can be earned through skill-based courses, internships, or interdisciplinary subjects.
Under the new rules, universities will be allowed to offer admissions twice a year—in July/August and January/February—giving students more opportunities to start their education. The UGC has directed all universities to comply with these new regulations. If a university fails to do so, UGC may take strict action, including revoking the institution’s authority to award certain degrees.
