SMVDU Academic Council for starting new Bachelor Programs

Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Aug 8: The 35th meeting of the Academic Council of SMVDU, which was held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof Pragati Kumar, recommended the proposal of introducing two new Academic Programs from the next session.
The Academic Council recommended starting the Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Mathematics & Computing from the year 2024-25.
The Academic Council also finalized modalities for the implementation of NEP-2020 for the various B Tech Programs. The Council proposed to create the post of Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports in line with UGC.
Also, the provision of providing assistance to Non-GATE/NET students to be enrolled in Ph D Programs from the year 2024-25 were discussed, and it was decided to create a fund for students coming from poor economic backgrounds.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed upon the need to make the education more skill orientated and specific to the requirements.
The meeting began with a welcome note by the Nagendra Singh Jamwal, Registrar, SMVDU. The agenda items were presented by Dr Balbir Singh, Dean of Academic Affairs and the meeting was attended by Deans and Heads of various schools and sections.