UGC’s BIG NEW UPDATE : Indian Universities Can Now Admit Students Twice A Year

UGC’s BIG NEW UPDATE

The UGC now allows colleges and universities in India to admit students twice a year

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Institutions can now have two academic sessions, starting in January/February and July/August.

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The decision was made in a UGC meeting on May 15, 2024.

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The policy follows a positive response to biannual admissions in online and Open Distance Learning (ODL) modes initiated in 2023.

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The biannual admissions for ODL and online programs resulted in 1.97 million students enrolling in July 2023 and 428,854 in January 2024.

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Biannual admissions are optional and not mandatory for institutions.

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This allows students who miss the initial cycle due to various reasons to avoid losing a whole academic year.

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Industries can conduct campus recruitment twice a year, benefiting graduates with better job opportunities.

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Institutions can better plan their resources, such as faculty and labs, leading to improved functionality.

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This move supports the National Education Policy 2020's vision of enhancing the Gross Enrollment Ratio and making India a global study destination.

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