UGC Announces 4-Year UG Program Will Be Mandatory from 2026

UGC Announces 4-Year UG Program Will Be Mandatory from 2026–27

The University Grants Commission has made the 4-year undergraduate program mandatory for all central universities from the academic year 2026-27, aligning with NEP 2020.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that the 4-year undergraduate program (FYUP) will be mandatory for all central universities starting from the academic year 2026-27. This is a major step in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Key Features of 4-Year UG Program - Multiple Entry-Exit: Students can exit after 1, 2, 3, or 4 years with corresponding certificates - Academic Bank of Credits: Credits can be stored and transferred across institutions - Internship Mandatory: 8-week industry internship in the 3rd year - Multidisciplinary: Students can choose minor subjects from different disciplines - Honours Degree: 4th year includes research project for Honours with Research

Impact on Students Students completing the 4-year program will be eligible for direct PhD admission without a Master's degree, saving 2 years.

Several universities including Delhi University, JNU, and BHU have already implemented the FYUP and provided positive feedback.

Key Features of 4-Year UG Program - Multiple Entry-Exit: Students can exit after 1, 2, 3, or 4 years with corresponding certificates - Academic Bank of Credits: Credits can be stored and transferred across institutions - Internship Mandatory: 8-week industry internship in the 3rd year - Multidisciplinary: Students can choose minor subjects from different disciplines - Honours Degree: 4th year includes research project for Honours with Research

Impact on Students Students completing the 4-year program will be eligible for direct PhD admission without a Master's degree, saving 2 years.

Several universities including Delhi University, JNU, and BHU have already implemented the FYUP and provided positive feedback.