The University Grant Commission vide its notification dated 17th March 2022 has revised the guidelines on adoption of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and has invited comments/suggestions/feedbacks from all stakeholders which shall be addressed to https://forms.gle/MKgbpLLrayibE36m6 by 4th April,2022.
The draft framework seeks to equip students with the capacities in fields across the arts. humanities, languages, natural sciences, social sciences; soft skills such as complex problem solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication skills, along with rigorous specialisation in one or more subject areas.
The Credit System will have the following features:
- Flexibility to move from one disciplinary area of study to another within the duration of study by securing the required credits in the chosen disciplinary/interdisciplinary area(s) of study;
- Opportunity for learners to choose the subject/learning area of interest;
- Facilitating multiple entry and exit options with certificate/ diploma/ or degree depending upon the number of credits secured.
- Flexibility for learners to move from one institution to another to enable them to have a multi and/or interdisciplinary learning;
- Facilitating switching to alternative modes of learning (face-to-face, ODL and Online learning, and hybrid modes of learning)