Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Calicut University FYUGP Regulation Changes Draw Concerns
The University of Calicut changed a rule about what courses students can take as a minor, which are subjects they study alongside their main subject.
The new rule says students must pick minor courses from different subjects than their main subject.
Some people worry this will make it harder for students, especially those studying business, to take classes that help them with their future jobs.
For example, business students might be forced to take unrelated subjects like physics.
University officials say they made the change to fit with new education rules.
University of Calicut revised a clause regarding minor course selection in its four-year undergraduate programs (FYUGP).
The revision followed a directive from the Higher Education department.
The revised clause restricts students to choose minor courses from disciplines other than their major.
Concerns raised that the revision may negatively affect academic and career prospects, particularly for BCom students.
University officials stated the clause was revised to align with the FYUGP and National Education Policy.
- Who
- University of Calicut, P. Sulfi (Senate member), and Higher Education department
- What
- Revision of a clause regarding minor course selection in the FYUGP regulations.
- When
- The academic council revised the clause on August 17, 2024.
- Where
- University of Calicut and affiliated colleges in Kerala.
- Why
- To align with the concept of FYUGP and the National Education Policy.
Senate Member & Academics
University
Alignment with Educational Policy
Senate Member & Academics
The revised clause undermines interdisciplinary commerce education and narrows academic exposure.
University
The revised clause aligns with the FYUGP and the National Education Policy.
Authority and Decision Making
Senate Member & Academics
The Board of Studies should be given the autonomy to design minor courses with distinct academic identity.
University
The clause was revised, following a directive from the Higher Education department.
- University
- Calicut
- Affected Program
- Four-year undergraduate programs (FYUGP)
- Revised Clause
- Students must choose minor courses from disciplines other than their major.
- Directive Source
- Higher Education department
- Concern Raised By
- P. Sulfi
- Published
- June 04, 2025