The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar today launched the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) of the Indira Gandhi National University (IGNOU).
The FYUP, considered a crucial reform in Indian higher education, seeks to provide students with diverse opportunities for enrollment, an IGNOU statement issued in this regard said.
Whether pursuing these courses as part of a regular program or opting for a simultaneous UG degree in a different discipline, IGNOU’s FYUP offers a myriad of possibilities for students. The programmes launched today include Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMF), Bachelor of Arts (Economics), Bachelor of Arts (History), Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration), Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology), Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry), Bachelor of Arts (English), Bachelor of Arts (Hindi), Bachelor of Arts (Sanskrit), Bachelor of Arts (Urdu), Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (Facilities and Service Management), Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy), and Bachelor of Arts ( Journalism and Digital Media).
Saying that the FYUP is an essential reform in Indian higher education and students from across the country will have the opportunity to enrol in IGNOU’s FYUP, the UGC Chairman in a social media post said: “Many of IGNOU’s courses are also available on SWAYAM. Whether a student wants to take these courses as part of their regular programme or wants to do a simultaneous UG degree in a different discipline than their primary discipline, the opportunities for the students are aplenty.”
FYUP in IGNOU was launched at the National Seminar on G20 Presidency and India’s Global Leadership Role. UGC chairman was present as the chief guest.
The FYUP has been implemented under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under FYUP, credit scores are introduced for every course, and students have the option to pursue either a three-year honours course or four years honours course with or without research.
Courtesy : The Indian Express
