Assam
Assam's Handique Uni becomes first open university to offer 4-yr UG courses
The Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) in Assam is now the only open varsity in the country which is offering four-year undergraduate courses in accordance with NEP 2020.
Officials said all programmes have been restructured as per the UGC credit framework.
State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu held a meeting to review the courses and admission process of the university, officials told East Mojo.
Pegu told reporters that over 1 lakh students are enrolled in the varsity, and this year, already 14,000 students have taken admission.
“The degrees and diplomas of the open university are at par with other universities offering regular courses, and our government is recognising it in case of recruitment,” he said.
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