6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy
Six central universities in India have decided to offer admissions twice a year, as announced by the Union Ministry of Education.
The policy, approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), aims to provide students with more opportunities to enrol in higher education institutions (HEIs).
These institutions are pioneering the policy, allowing admissions in July/August and January/February.
UGC has made this biannual admissions policy optional for HEIs, emphasising that institutions should adopt it based on their readiness. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared that universities must carefully plan activities like semester examinations to ensure smooth implementation of the policy.
This move is expected to increase accessibility to higher education by providing more frequent admission opportunities. It also aligns with the broader goal of making education more inclusive and adaptable to student needs.
While these six universities are leading the way, the option remains open for other HEIs to follow suit if they are prepared for the shift.
The universities implementing this change include:
Central University of Kerala
Central University of Punjab
Central University of Rajasthan
University of Hyderabad
Tezpur University
Nagaland University