CBCS (Choice Based Credit System)
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated several measures to bring equity, efficiency and excellence in the Higher Education System of country. Also, the UGC has formulated various regulations and guidelines from time to time to improve the higher education system and maintain minimum standards and quality across the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India. The Action Plan proposed by UGC outlines the enhancement of academic standards and quality in higher education include innovation and improvements in curriculum, teaching-learning process, examination and evaluation systems, through Semester system, Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), Comprehensive continuous internal assessment and Grading system among other reforms.
Comprehensive continuous internal assessment reduces the weightage on the semester-end examination so that students enjoy a de-stressed learning environment. CBCS also provides enhanced learning opportunities, ability to match students’ scholastic need and aspirations and responds to the educational and occupational aspirations of students