The New Education Policy Will Be Implemented

New Education Policy : Today, in an important Cabinet meeting, the Gujarat State Government has announced an important step forward under the latest Education Policy. The decision pertains to inclusion of a unified curriculum and credit framework in all private and government universities, colleges and recognized educational institutions in the state. Starting from 15th June 2023, this initiative will provide immense benefits to all admitted first-year students, as they will be able to reap the benefits brought forward by the Common Curriculum and Credit Framework.

The education department is set to issue a comprehensive order requiring all educational institutions in the state to implement the mandatory change starting from the next academic year of 2023-24. Under this new regulation, students pursuing a four-year honors/research degree will be obliged to devote only one year to their postgraduate studies.

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New Education Policy

Elaborating on this, Rishikesh Patel asserted that NEP-2020 includes a number of measures, which take an important step towards strengthening the common curriculum and credit framework. This includes establishing a system where students are required to complete 22 credits each semester. As a result, after three years, they can accumulate a maximum of 132 credits, while after four years, the total reaches 176 credits.

An early version of this document was openly circulated to academic associations, student unions, university and college leaders, principals, professors and all other members of the public associated with the education department of the government. Throughout this process, 197 suggestions were collected from 47 different stakeholders. After careful consideration of these inputs, the Government has now finalized the Government Resolution on the Integrated Curriculum and Credit Framework.

The next academic year 2023-24 will witness the introduction of a government resolution on Common Curriculum and Credit Framework, taking into account numerous suggestions by the Education Department. Consequently, mandatory implementation of this framework will be announced in all educational institutions across Gujarat, along with standard operating procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in three years

He said that various academic qualifications will be awarded, such as UG certificate, UG diploma, and degree programs ranging from three-year bachelor’s degrees to bachelor’s honors and graduate research degrees. The main focus of the course will be on the major (major) subject, while there will also be minor electives, multiple courses and a range of allied subjects available. In addition, students will have the opportunity to earn 4 credits by participating in summer internship courses.

A bachelor’s degree can be earned in three years, four years, or with honors by research and fixed credit. Students undertaking a four-year Honours/Research degree will reduce their postgraduate studies by one year. Starting from 2023-24, changes in credit and course structure will be applicable (except for programs regulated by AICTE, PCI, BCI, COA, NCTE, etc.).

Starting from the academic year 2026-27, fourth year of Hons/Hons (Level-06) with research program will be implemented.

In colleges and universities

Currently, colleges and universities have a rigid subject structure that limits students to a fixed set of electives. However, the new education policy removes these limitations and empowers students to choose from a wide range of subjects of their choice, both from predefined offerings and from a wide range of subjects offered by other universities.

After completing the initial year of study and obtaining the required credit or skill-based certification, students have the ability to find employment according to their individual circumstances. Additionally, at the end of the second year and after receiving the diploma, students may choose to return for further education within a specified time limit.