How To Speed Up Or Slow Down Your Degree

Dec 03, 2024

UGC Policy

Accelerated and extended degree programmes will help students earn the same credits but at their own pace

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The UGC’s new policy allows universities to lift time limits on undergraduate degree programmes. Students can now set their own pace.

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This new system introduces Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADP) and Extended Degree Programmes (EDP), giving students control over their education pace.

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ADP lets students fast-track their degrees with more credits per semester

EDP allows them to slow down by taking fewer credits than standard
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Under ADP, students can complete

4-year degree in 6 semesters

3-year degree in 5 semesters
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EDP allows students to complete

4-year degree in 5 years

3-year degree in 4 years
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Universities must earmark 10% of seats for ADP candidates. Degrees earned through ADP or EDP will be equivalent to the standard degree.
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ADP and EDP are made possible by the National Credit Framework (NCrF), offering flexible pace for completing education by awarding credits for courses.
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Universities must earmark 10% of seats for ADP candidates. Degrees earned through ADP or EDP will be equivalent to the standard degree.

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