Archive · 31 May 2025
Telangana to Boost Skill-Based Degree Course Credits
Imagine you're going to college in Telangana.
New rules are coming where your classes will focus more on skills and things you can use in the real world, like computers and communication.
The government is changing how they give credit for classes, giving more weight to these skills.
It's like getting extra points for learning useful stuff!
College leaders and students like the idea because it will make learning more practical.
The number of classes will be reduced too.
This should make studying easier and help students get ready for jobs and the latest technology.
UGC framework assigns over 20 credits to skill-based courses in Telangana.
The new system includes courses like AI tools, cybersecurity, and soft skills.
The changes aim to start in the 2025-26 academic year.
The TGCHE reduced the number of credits from 150 to 142.
Students and management support the change, emphasizing practical knowledge.
- Who
- University Grants Commission (UGC), Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), university officials, degree college managements, and students
- What
- New framework for undergraduate programs allotting over 20 credits to skill-based and value-added courses
- When
- Starting in the 2025-26 academic year
- Where
- Telangana degree colleges
- Why
- To reduce academic pressure and enhance practical knowledge for students, aligning with UGC guidelines
Management concerns
Student's perspective
Syllabus Burden
Management concerns
Syllabus needs revision to reduce overload.
Student's perspective
Students are happy with more practical skills
- Implementation Date
- 2025-26 academic year
- Credits for Skill-Based Courses
- Over 20 credits
- Examples of Skill Courses
- AI tools, cybersecurity, soft skills
- Reduced Credits
- 150 to 142
- Credits Allotment
- 30 credits each for two majors
- Key Stakeholder
- Telangana Degree College Managements Association