The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar today launched the four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) of the Indira Gandhi National University (IGNOU).
According to an IGNOU statement released in this regard, the FYUP, which is regarded as a critical reform in Indian higher education, aims to give students a variety of enrollment opportunities.
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).
In a social media post, the UGC Chairman stated that the FYUP is a crucial reform for Indian higher education and that students from all over the nation can enroll in IGNOU’s FYUP. “Many of IGNOU’s courses are also available on SWAYAM,” the chairman said. There are plenty of options for students, regardless of whether they wish to enroll in these classes as part of their regular program or pursue a second UG degree in a subject other than their major.
At the National Seminar on G20 Presidency and India’s Global Leadership Role, FYUP in IGNOU was introduced. The chief guest in attendance was the chairman of UGC.
The New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has led to the implementation of the FYUP. Students can choose to pursue a three-year or four-year honors program with or without research under FYUP, which also institutes credit scores for all courses.