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PART III-Sec.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, JULY 5, 2014 (ASADHA 14, 1936)
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Guiding Principles:

Degrees should be specified in generic terms and their nomenclatures should be such that
are generally recognized, globally acknowledged and widely accepted and are indicative of the
level of the degrees and the broad subject/ discipline/ knowledge area universities/institutions,
in curricular innovation, shall have the freedom to indicate uniqueness/ specialization in
parentheses against the specified generic degrees.
Universities/institutions may introduce Integrated and Dual Degree Programmes
judiciously and with caution. A dual degree programme combines more than one subject,
mostly in a horizontal spread, whereas an Integrated Programme is progressive and cumulative.
The academic philosophy/rationale behind offering such integrated programmes should not be
for economizing on course requirements or award of double degrees in a fast track; on the
contrary, an integrated approach should involve a vertical/Inter-disciplinary discourse. A dual
degree should aim for a better comprehension of the related subjects of study from a multi-
dimensional perspective. This would necessarily entail an equal, if not more, course duration
and a newer approach of curricular transaction and additional interactive courses. Thus an
Integrated Dual Degree Programme combining two or more disciplines shall be permissible
only if there is no compromise on any of the course requirements, viz. duration, number of
papers and intensity of courses, teaching/learning hours, credits, etc. Integrated and Dual
Degree Programmes are therefore, be introduced by the universities/ institutions subject to the
following conditions:
a)
The Integrated Dual Degree Programmes must not dilute the standards as prescribed
under the Regulations made by the UGC and other statutory authorities concerned in
terms of syllabi, programme duration and examination requirements.
b) If the Integrated/Dual Degree Programmes intend to offer two separate degrees with
an option for an interim exit or lateral entry, the duration of the Integrated/Dual
Degree Programme must not be less than the duration equal to the sum total of the
prescribed duration of the two degrees that are being combined in the
Integrated/Dual Degree Programme. Provided that all such programmes would carry
the nomenclature of "Integrated/Dual Degree (name of the first degree) - (name of
the final degree)". Provided further that both the degrees awarded under the
Integrated/Dual Degree programme shall be individually and separately recognized
as equivalent to corresponding degrees and not as one single integrated degree.
c) If the Integrated Programme intends to offer a single degree without permission to
exit and lateral entry, the programme duration may be relaxed by not more than 20%
of the sum total of the prescribed duration of the two degrees that are being
Notifications: Specification of Degrees and other matters
combined to make the single integrated degree.

General Instructions:
3002 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, JULY 5, 2014 (ASADHA 14, 1936) [PART Ill—SEc. 4
1. All the changes in the nomenclature of the degrees, as notified herewith will come into
effect from the date of their notification in the official Gazette.

2. The above specified degrees shall be awarded by a University established or
incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act or an institution
deemed to be a University under section 3 or an institution specially empowered by an
Act of Parliament to confer or grant degrees under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
3. No University shall confer a degree in violation of the provisions of this notification. It
shall be mandatory for the Universities to adhere to the approved nomenclature of the
degree(s) and ensure the observance of the minimum standards of instructions before
award of a degree as hereinafter prescribed.
4. The approved nomenclature may be followed by the specific area of specialization to be
reflected in parentheses.
5. The universities may launch new programmes of study relevant to the contemporary and
emerging societal needs and such innovation or specialization may be indicated in the
parentheses within the nomenclature of any of the specified degrees in the broad
discipline/ areas.
6. The specified degrees shall be reviewed and updated by the UGC from time to time
under intimation to all the universities.

Specification of New Degrees

7. Henceforth, the Universities shall not introduce any new nomenclature of degrees unless
there is a very strong and genuine reason. Should a University intend to introduce a new
nomenclature, it shall approach the UGC for its specification at least six months prior to
starting the degree programme along with the details of the courses of study prescribed
for the degree as approved by the respective academic bodies of the university /
institution, such as — Board of Studies, Academic Council and Governing Council.
8. All the universities (including affiliated colleges thereto) shall observe the minimum
standards of instruction and prescribed norms for the grant of a degree which shall be
imparted by the duly qualified teaching staff and appropriate academic physical
infrastructure facilities as prescribed by the concerned statutory / regulating bodies, such
as University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Council
for Architecture (COA), Bar Council of India (BCI), National Council for Teachers
Education (NCTE), Dental Council of India (DCI), Indian Nursing Council (INC), etc.
in their respective notifications/regulations.

9. The specified degrees offered by a University and the minimum standards of instruction
and norms prescribed as laid down by the concerned statutory / regulatory bodies shall
be prominently published in the admission brochure of concerned University / affiliated
College and shall also be made available in their website.

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