UGC unveils new framework for universities to conduct exams for SWAYAM courses
This is expected to make it easier for students to integrate online learning with their regular academic programs.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new framework that enables universities to conduct examinations for courses offered through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform.
The initiative is part of the UGC’s ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and flexibility of earning academic credits via online platforms. Until now, end-term proctored examinations for SWAYAM courses were conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL).
However, under the new framework, students who complete SWAYAM courses can now opt to take their exams at their universities, the UGC said in a statement.
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Students can register through their universities, complete the course activities, and take exams conducted by the university. This is in addition to the existing exam facilities provided by NTA and NPTEL.
The UGC’s decision follows a series of state-level awareness meetings and online discussions with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) over the past year.
These meetings highlighted the growing interest among universities in adopting SWAYAM courses for credit transfer and the need for a more student-friendly examination process.
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The framework also introduces provisions for re-examinations, allowing students who were unable to pass or attend the initial SWAYAM exams to retake them in subsequent semesters.
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