From Academic Year 2023-24 

 The following scheme is based on the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes issued by the University Grants Commission on Dec 12, 2022. The scheme also incorporates concepts and guidelines from the National Education Policy 2020.

 Credit distribution for 3-year and 4-year UG programme

*Internship may be extended up to 20 credits (one semester). Any credits above 12 shall be taken from the Major credits

Scope and overview of the scheme

1. It will be followed from the undergraduate batch taking admission in 2023 onwards
2. Each semester shall be 20 calendar weeks and shall have at least 90 working days.
3. Apart from Autumn Semester and Spring Semester, there will be a Summer Term of 4 weeks for
   • Vocational courses, stand alone or additional to the Major or Minor
   • Additional internship or field work
   • Bridge courses
   • Supplementary learning
4. It is not applicable to the undergraduate degree courses of the Allied Health Sciences Department as those degree programs follow the model curricula issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
5. For the 2023 academic year, students have the option of choosing a 3-year or 4-year program, except for the Department of Tourism where the existing 4-year BTTM shall continue.
6. For the degrees coming under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021, the stipulated number of hours shall be attained and will be shown in the transcripts. This may be also done for all other degrees.
7. Students have the option of multiple entry-exit after one, two, three or four years of study.
8. UG Certificate: Students who opt to exit after completion of the first year and have secured 40 credits will be awarded a UG certificate if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer of the first year.
9. UG Diploma: Students who opt to exit after completion of the second year and have secured 80 credits will be awarded a UG diploma if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer of the second year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree programme within a maximum of seven years.
10. 3-year UG Degree: Students who opt to exit after three years and completed 120 credits will be awarded an undergraduate degree
11. Credits
12. One credit shall contain 15 hours of instruction or 30 hours of designated experiential learning
13. The total credits for a 3-year degree shall be 120
14. The total credits for a 4-year degree shall be 160
15. Other nomenclature
    • Program: level of study: Dip/UG/PG/Doctoral
    • Course: Diploma/UG/PG degree
    • Subject: collection of topics, units and modules listed in the transcript with apportioned credits
    • Lesson: topic for one lecture/session

 Components of the 3-year degree program

1. Major, the discipline of main focus: shall be about 50% of the total credits: 72 credits including internship
2. Minor, provides a broader understanding beyond the Major, including skill-building and vocational learning: 12 credits. The Minors will provide preparation for additional occupation opportunities apart from the major and may be selected by the student based on interest, aptitude and career aspiration. The Minor will contain theory and practicum sessions
3. Foundation, a common curriculum to introduce students to the themes of their undergraduate education, enhance their understanding of India and the community, explore creative expressions, provide early strategies for the planning of their future career, build critical and analytical abilities, promote self-awareness and reflection, and participate in dialogue, collective and community learning, choose a partner state: 8 credits
4. Interdisciplinary, defined as the study of various disciplines to solve a problem. For this the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) will be used: 8 credits
5. Ability enhancement: English. 8 credits
6. Multidisciplinary, courses from other disciplines: 8 credits

Table: Indicative list of minors, foundation, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subjects

7. Internship is for experiential and applied learning in the Major. The internship context and environment will also provide a critical understanding of India, the community, and moral and professional values. Departments shall offer a minimum of 12 credits. Additional credits may be provided from the Major credits, up to a maximum of 20.
8. Student may take up volunteer work and graduate with a certificate on Volunteerism from the concerned organization/ community. The same shall be reflected in their profile.

Four-year Honours Degree

1. Two types of 4-year degrees are conducted:
   • A 4-year honours degree in the Major discipline. The fourth year may include various learning and experiential activities related to the Major. These activities may be flexible and individualised: 40 credits in the 7^th & 8^th semesters
   • A 4-year honours with research degree. The fourth year will focus on a faculty-supervised research project of at least 12 credits in the Major discipline. The remaining credits may include various learning and experiential activities related to the Major. These activities may be flexible and individualised: 40 credits in the 7th & 8th semesters

2. Postgraduate education
   • Scholars who complete a 4-years honours degree or a 4-year honours with research degree are eligible for a one-year Master’s program in the same or applied discipline
   • Scholars who complete a 4-year honours with research degree are eligible for admission to the PhD