# Delhi

UGC queries varsities on CBCS

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities whether they have implemented the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and revised…

Statesman News Service | New Delhi | April 15, 2018 2:39 am

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities whether they have implemented the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and revised their curriculum accordingly.

It has asked the universities to furnish the details by 18 April. The commission had introduced the CBCS in 2015 to allow “seamless mobility” across higher education institutions and transfer of credit earned by students.

“UGC had developed guidelines on CBCS and also the detailed syllabi in consultation with various stakeholders in as many as 109 undergraduate courses as a template which gives a broad framework of uniformity as well as in-built flexibility.

All the universities were requested to adopt the CBCS and also revise the curriculum,” said a communication sent to universities.

“The HRD Ministry has desired to create a database regarding implementation of CBCS and curriculum revision in universities across the country. Hence, you are requested to furnish the details by April 18,” it added.

# Books & Education

UGC approves guidelines for the introduction of skill-based courses and micro-credentials in higher education institutes

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved guidelines for introducing skill-based courses and microcredentials in higher educational institutions (HEIs) across the country to bridge the skill gap and increase student productivity in the workplace.

# Cities

ABVP’s memorandum to UGC over higher education reforms

A delegation from Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday met University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar and submitted him a memorandum ,highlighting important issues related to the higher education system and students.

# Bengal

UGC makes changes in draft UG, PG degrees

The University Grant Commission (UGC) on Thursday released a notification titled Draft UGC (Minimum Standards of Instructions in the Award of UG and PG Degrees) making major changes like biannual admissions, provisions of multiple entry and exit, flexibility for students, minimum attendance requirements etc.