UGC allows 40 percent of courses to be conducted online

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UGC has allowed colleges and institutions to conduct up to 40 percent of the courses online, using the SWAYAM website. The students can now attain 40 percent of the courses online through SWAYAM website, as per the UGC.

The University Grant Commission, UGC, has allowed universities to conduct up to 40 percent of the courses online, using the SWAYAM website. This will help students to opt for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The National Education Policy (NEP) has suggested conducting online classes as it has a wider reach, expanding the access of the students from across and anywhere in the country and increasing the GER.

40 percent of the courses will be completed online

As per the UGC, students can, side by side, attend the SWAYAM courses and their university studies at the same time. The score received on the SWAYAM website will be covered by certification and will be added to their degree programme, as well. Earlier, the credit limit was only 20 percent, and now it has been raised to 40 percent, making the courses more accessible. For this, UGC has directed colleges and institutions to set up a curriculum that suits well with the courses offered through the SWAYAM website. Further, it has directed the colleges to make the necessary amendments within four weeks from the date of publication in the Official Gazette so that there is an integration between the institutions and the courses offered through SWAYAM. This will help the students to have clarity and help them choose a course wisely, which would complement their degree programme and help their credit score. SOURCE: https://mbcet.wordpress.com/2021/11/24/ugc-allows-40-percent-of-courses-to-be-conducted-online/