UGC Mandates Indian Knowledge Systems in Higher Education Curricula
Abhay Anand | 27 March 2025 | Shiksha.com
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice emphasizing the incorporation of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into higher education curricula, reinforcing the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The move aims to systematically embed India's vast intellectual heritage into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) education.
As per the guidelines issued by UGC in March 2023, UG and PG students are encouraged to undertake IKS credit courses constituting at least 5% of their total required credits. Furthermore, a minimum of 50% of these credits must align with the student's major discipline and count toward core academic requirements. The complete guidelines can be accessed here…