The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed higher education institutions across India to incorporate approved SWAYAM Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into their degree programmes for the July 2026 semester. In communications to universities and colleges, the UGC asks institutions to map selected SWAYAM courses to their existing syllabi and academic plans, circulate the approved list internally, and facilitate student registration by the deadlines set by the relevant national coordinators. The move is framed as aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, including goals such as multidisciplinary education, academic flexibility, broader course choices, and credit-based learning. Under the UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulations, students can earn up to 40% of the total credits of a programme through online credit courses completed during a semester. For July 2026, the Ministry of Education has approved a new set of MOOCs hosted by national coordinators, with the complete list and registration timelines available on the SWAYAM portal. The UGC also permits institutions that adopt relevant UGC examination frameworks to conduct SWAYAM end-term examinations on their own campuses, in addition to assessments handled by platforms such as NTA and NPTEL.
UGC directs universities to integrate SWAYAM MOOCs into July 2026 semester
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed higher education institutions across India to incorporate approved SWAYAM Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into their degree programmes for the...
- UGC asks higher education institutions to integrate approved SWAYAM MOOCs into July 2026 semester degree programmes.
- Institutions must map SWAYAM courses to existing syllabi and complete processes for credit transfer and course adoption.
- Students can earn up to 40% of programme credits through SWAYAM online credit courses for a semester.
- UGC directs universities to circulate the approved course list, hold advisory committee meetings, and ensure awareness through institutional channels.
- Institutions permitted under UGC regulations can conduct SWAYAM end-term examinations on their campuses alongside other assessment bodies.
Higher education institutions are now mandated by the UGC to integrate approved SWAYAM MOOCs into their degree programs for the July 2026 semester. Universities must map these online courses with existing syllabi and ensure student registration before deadlines. This initiative aims to make SWAYAM courses a core part of academic planning, moving beyond optional learning. Institutions can also conduct examinations on campus, offering students more flexibility.
3 hours agoThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed higher education institutions (HEIs) across India to incorporate relevant SWAYAM Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into their academic programmes for the July 2026 semester. The Commission has also instructed institutions to ensure that eligible students complete their course registrations within the deadlines announced by the respective national coordinators.In an official communication sent to universities and colleges, the UGC highlighted that SWAYAM, the Government of India's online learning platform, provides quality courses across multiple disciplines. The initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by promoting multidisciplinary education, academic flexibility, wider course choices, and credit-based learning.Students Can Earn Up To 40% Credits Through SWAYAMThe Commission reminded institutions that under the UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulations, students may complete up to 40% of the total courses offered in a programme during a semester through online credit courses available on the SWAYAM platform.For the July 2026 semester, the Ministry of Education has approved a fresh list of MOOCs developed by several national coordinators, including:UGCConsortium for Educational Communication (CEC)NPTELIGNOUIIM Bangalore (IIMB)AICTENITTTRInstitutions of National ImportanceThe complete list of approved courses, along with the registration deadlines set by each national coordinator, is available on the SWAYAM portal.UGC Asks Universities To Map Courses And Facilitate Credit TransferThe UGC has instructed universities and colleges to circulate the approved course list among deans, heads of departments, and SWAYAM University Nodal Officers (UNOs).Institutions have also been asked to convene meetings of their SWAYAM Advisory Committees to:Identify and map suitable SWAYAM courses with existing academic programmes and syllabi.Finalise the process for credit transfer and course adoption during the July 2026 semester.Display the approved course list on institutional websites and official social media platforms to improve awareness among students.Universities Can Conduct SWAYAM Examinations On CampusThe Commission further stated that institutions which have adopted the UGC SWAYAM Regulations, 2021, along with the UGC Framework for Universities to Conduct Examinations for SWAYAM Courses issued in August 2024, are permitted to conduct SWAYAM end-term examinations on their own campuses.According to the UGC, this provision complements the examinations conducted by NTA and NPTEL, making assessments more accessible while offering greater flexibility and convenience to learners across the country.
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