A new one year post graduate program will be implemented by 2024, as per plans of University Grants Commission.
Read on to find out all the details!
University Grants Commission (UGC)’s Plans Of One Year PG Program
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently disclosed its intention to introduce a novel one-year post-graduate program slated for implementation in 2024.
This revelation was made public through an Instagram post by Indiatimes. The distinctive feature of this one-year program is its exclusive availability to students who have successfully completed the four-year undergraduate program (FYUP).
It is essential to underscore that only those students who have undertaken and completed the four-year undergraduate program will be eligible to apply for the one-year post-graduate program. Individuals enrolled in or having completed a three-year undergraduate program will not be considered for this particular program. Instead, they are required to follow the conventional route of enrolling in the standard two-year postgraduate courses.
What is UGC’s Objective Behind This FYUP?
Crucially, the adoption of the one-year post-graduate program is not obligatory; students who have completed the FYUP still retain the option to enroll in the traditional two-year postgraduate courses if they so choose.
The fundamental objective behind the introduction of the four-year undergraduate program (FYUP) by the UGC is to align with a more contemporary educational framework, specifically the 4+1 structure, encompassing both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. This shift represents a departure from the conventional 3+2 higher education framework, bringing the Indian education system more in sync with the structural model commonly observed in Western countries.
Under the FYUP framework, undergraduate students are provided with a dynamic range of educational pathways. They can achieve a UG certificate after completing two semesters, progress to a UG diploma after two years of study, attain a bachelor’s degree after three years, or pursue a bachelor’s degree (honours) after a four-year course of study. This design is strategically crafted to afford students greater flexibility and diverse academic trajectories based on their preferences and career aspirations.
