Delhi University pushes through one-year PG courses, faculty dissent erupts over curtailed debate

The University of Delhi Academic Council on Wednesday approved the introduction of one-year postgraduate programmes across several departments, even as faculty members flagged concerns over both academic implications and the conduct of the meeting, PTI reported.The newly approved courses will be aligned with the Postgraduate Curriculum Framework 2024 and are in line with the National Education Policy 2020, as the university’s four-year undergraduate programme nears completion. Officials indicated that the move is intended to streamline postgraduate pathways under the revised academic structure. Credit flexibility via SWAYAM cleared, faculty flags “significant academic implications” The council also cleared guidelines allowing students to earn up to 5 percent of their total credits through courses offered on SWAYAM and other MOOC platforms. However, the decision drew sharp criticism from a section of academics.A dissent note signed by

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