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UGC, AICTE and Dept of Higher Education begin Digital University process

The process of establishment of Digital University in India has begun. UGC. AICTE, Department of Higher Education and other stakeholders have initiated the process and aim to have an early start for Digital University in the Country. More information below.

Danita Yadav

Updated Apr 6, 2022, 18:03 IST

Digital University process begun by UGC, AICTE and Dept of Higher Education

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The process of establishing a Digital University in India is underway. University Grants Commission, UGC, All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE and the Department of Higher Education have begun the process of establishing Digital University in India.

Digital University and its establishment were first introduced in the presentation of the Union Budget 2022-23 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2022. The aim of setting up a Digital University is to provide access to students across the country for world class quality universal education with a personalised learning experience available at their doorsteps.

As per the government, Digital University will be built based on a ‘networked hub-spoke model’ with cutting edge ICT expertise being used for hub building. Digital University will be made available in different Indian languages and ICT formats. The best public universities and institutions of India are also expected to take part and will collaborate as a network of hub-spokes for Digital University.

Digital University – Key Features

No caps on seats – There will be no lack of seats for the students for the courses they desire. Digital University will aim to combat the problem of limited seats in higher education.
Higher Education accessible for all – Through Digital University, remove learning and quality education will be made accessible to all students in India irrespective of their location and language.
Faculty development and more opportunities - Digital University will work towards bridging the gaps in faculty development, enrollment in SEDGs, employability enhancing skills and more.
Phy-igital – Digital University will pave the way for immersive and experiential learning experiences by blending online and physical modes of education.

UGC, AICTE and the Department of Higher Education have already begun the work required for the establishment of the Digital University in India along with other stakeholders. The process has been initiated to work towards an early start for the Digital University in India. The information regarding the Digital University process was stated today in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Education, Dr Rajkumar Ranajan Singh.

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