Can look into relaxation of 75% attendance rule: UGC Secretary Manish Joshi
Now there are many mediums of education and there have been changes in the education system. Due to this, relaxation of the 75% attendance rule can be considered, he said
Joshi also talked about the enthusiasm of Indian students and their change in attitude (Archives) The University Grants Commission (UGC) could look into relaxing its guidelines that mandate 75% attendance in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), said UGC Secretary Manish Joshi. He was speaking at a talk titled ‘Engineering the Future: Opportunities and Career Pathways for Budding Engineers’ at the Progressive Education Society Auditorium in Shivajinagar, Pune.
Responding to a student’s question about the mandatory attendance policy hindering student’s extracurricular activities, Joshi said that the commission would look into the suggestion of relaxing the mandate.
“There is a difference between the time when 75% attendance was mandatory and the current era. The previous education system was just between a teacher and a student. Therefore, attendance was a necessary condition. Anyway some colleges take a soft stance on students regarding class attendance. Now there are many mediums of education and there have been changes in the education system. Due to this, relaxation of the 75% attendance rule can be considered,” he said.
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