State universities in Nadu are left in a quandary with no clear policy regarding academic bank of credits (ABC) or the introduction of four-year degrees. They are caught unawares of the fundamental changes in higher Education that are likely to take effect in the next few years.
The UGC conducted a national level meeting on operationalisation of the ABC on December 29 and a majority of state universities did not take part in the deliberations. Professors said even if the State Government is opposed to the ABC or other key initiatives of National Education Policy, the professors and academicians need to attend these meetings for better understanding and put forth the state government’s views.
University of Madras’ former vice-chancellor P Duraisamy said the state government may form an expert committee to study the advantages of the new initiatives such as the four-year degrees and ABC and can take a decision based on its recommendations.