The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked several stakeholders for suggestions and comments on design changes to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs and online programs. The step has been taken to ensure a transparent and participatory approach to have a simple ODL and online program framework.
Interested parties can submit their comments on the official website of the Distance Education Bureau — deb.ugc.ac.in by March 15. According to the UGC, the new changes and the approach to continue bringing all stakeholders together should ensure a quality education system.
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With UGC’s new design changes, the National Assessment Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) assessment ratings are valid for the next three academic years. Previously, the ratings were only valid until 2020-21.
According to the draft, the committee will review the assessments after three academic years. The ratings are valid for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 sessions. The next review by the committee will take place in the 2024-2025 academic session, starting from July 2024 onwards.
The public notice released by the commission on Feb. 28 reads: “Subject to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendation to have a gross enrollment ratio (GER) of 50% by 2035 and to implement ODL and online To further promote education, UGC formed an expert committee to review the existing ODL and online regulatory framework while ensuring quality, driven by a simplified recognition system and processes.”
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The notice further states that the committee has accepted the report and made design changes that are now open to stakeholder feedback. To submit comments, stakeholders can click on the ‘Find comments/suggestions on draft changes’ link. After which a web page is opened where the person has to fill in his details. Then they can comment on the concept.
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