Source: IE
Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced flexible degree completion options for undergraduate students, allowing them to accelerate or extend the duration of their programs.
About Flexible Degree Options by UGC:
- Accelerated Degree Programme (ADP):
- Enables exceptional students to graduate early by earning additional credits.
- Three-year programs can be completed in five semesters; four-year programs in six or seven semesters.
- Extended Degree Programme (EDP):
- Allows students facing challenges (personal, financial, or academic) to extend their degree by up to two semesters.
- Requires fewer credits per semester for flexibility.
- Equivalence:
- Degrees completed early or late are considered equal to standard-duration degrees.
- HEI Role:
- Institutions evaluate eligibility for ADPs and EDPs through committees based on credit performance.
- Up to 10% of student intake is allocated for ADPs.
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