Karnataka State reverts to three-year degree course, cancels four-year course
Bengaluru: The Higher Education Department of Karnataka has recently made a significant decision to revert to the traditional three-year degree course, discontinuing the four-year degree program that was previously implemented. This decision comes following the recommendation of the State Education Policy (SEP) Commission.
Initially introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) during the tenure of the previous BJP government, the four-year degree program faced scrutiny under the new government led by the Congress party. Consequently, the SEP Commission was established to explore alternative educational frameworks tailored to the state's needs.
Led by Prof. Sukhadev Thorat, the SEP Commission engaged in extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including university officials, educators, and experts, over a period of three months. Based on these deliberations, the commission recommended discontinuing the four-year degree and reinstating the traditional three-year format.
Under the new directive, students who were admitted under the NEP within the last few years will have the option to pursue a fourth-year honours degree upon completing three years of study. The Education Department has instructed colleges to accommodate students' preferences and ensure necessary infrastructure is in place to facilitate this transition. In cases where the desired course is not available at their current institution, students will be offered admission in nearby colleges.
Furthermore, students admitted to undergraduate programs between 2021-22 and 2023-24 will have the opportunity to pursue an integrated master's degree upon completing a four-year honours program. Alternatively, those opting to complete a three-year degree can pursue a separate two-year postgraduate program, maintaining the flexibility of educational pathways.
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Youth drowns in Durga falls in Karkala
Udupi (Karnataka), Nov 28: A 19-year-old boy drowned on Thursday while bathing in Durga falls near Karkala, police said.
According to police, a group of seven college students arrived at the falls and were taking bath.
In the afternoon, Joyal Dias slipped and fell into the deep gorge while trying to get into the water to take bath.
When Karkala rural police reached the location, they launched a search. After much effort, they were able to locate and retrieve the body.
Further investigation is on, police said.
