Why Biannual Admission Initiative Is Important

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13 June 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a policy allowing universities to admit students twice a year - July/August and January/February. 

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The move aims to provide universities with the flexibility to decide their admission cycles based on their available infrastructure and faculty 

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However, adopting this new system is optional for universities

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The UGC allows institutions to start biannual admissions from January 2025 onwards

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The UGC chairman said that biannual admissions could enhance international collaborations and student exchanges for Indian institutions

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The new system could benefit students who miss the July/August admissions due to health issues, delays in board exam results, or personal reasons. 

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With the biannual admission system, these students can reapply in January/February instead of waiting a full year

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Additionally, this system could help increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER), which measures the ratio of students enrolled in higher education to the eligible population

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