The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to allow higher education institutions to admit students twice a year, starting from the next academic year. Admissions will now be open in January and February and July and August. Currently, UGC Regulations allow admissions in one academic session in a year.
Talking to Akashvani News , UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar said that this decision will be very beneficial to the students who miss the admission due to various reasons and they had to wait for another year. He added that it will reduce the waitinhg time for enrollment and increase their motivation.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).