The University Grants Commission (UGC) has implemented a new framework that permits universities to administer exams for courses that are provided via the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) platform. This framework is aimed at improving the flexibility and accessibility of obtaining academic credits through online learning.
As per the UGC statement, students who successfully finish SWAYAM courses can now opt to take their exams at their respective universities under the new system. In the past, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) conducted the end-term proctored exams for SWAYAM courses.
UGC SWAYAM Framework: Student Benefits
The updated SWAYAM exam framework at universities will boost participation in these courses while providing support for tech-based learning. Students can register, take the lessons, and sit for university exams through their respective institutions. This will be included in addition to the exam facilities offered by NPTEL and NTA.
In this process, students should find it easier to combine online learning with traditional academic programmes. Additionally, the framework adds re-examination procedures, allowing students who failed or were unable to attend the first SWAYAM tests to retake them in later semesters. The student’s transcripts will reflect the credits they have achieved.
In a statement, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said, “UGC invites all HEIs to adopt SWAYAM courses and make use of the framework to conduct examination for better learner-friendliness.”
UGC SWAYAM Framework: Implementation
Two documents are being made available by the UGC to aid higher education institutes in the implementation of this new framework. These include the “University Dashboard User Guide” and the “Steps for Adopting SWAYAM MOOC Courses.” These materials are intended to help colleges sign up for courses on the SWAYAM platform and incorporate virtual learning into their students’ academic transcripts.
Additionally, UGC has stated that universities must designate a Nodal Officer to supervise the SWAYAM course registration, test, and credit transfer procedures. This will be carried out to guarantee the new framework’s seamless introduction and optimise its advantages for students.
The UGC’s decision comes after a year-long series of awareness-raising events and meetings with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The need for a more student-friendly exam procedure and the increased interest of institutions in using SWAYAM courses for credit transfer were highlighted in these discussions.
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