New Basic Sciences UG programme to be implemented at Nagaland university in 2025

Nagaland University will launch new undergraduate (UG) courses in Basic Sciences from the 2025-26 academic year. The university will also set up a Multidisciplinary Research Centre running advanced programmes under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Nagaland University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jagadish K Patnaik stated that the Nagaland University plans to launch new undergraduate courses in Basic Sciences from 2025-26, along with a Multidisciplinary Research Centre. The university aims to provide world-class research and training in these fields. The new center will offer 3-year and 4-year UG courses in Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology, with an intake of 50 students. The university will also launch integrated postgraduate and PhD programs in science and social science, as well as integrated PhD courses.

Integrated postgraduate and PhD programs in science and social science will be launched in the near future focusing on interdisciplinary research. Integrated PhD (PG + PhD) courses will also be included.

To ensure flexibility, the university will implement the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) mechanism to allow students to bank, transfer, and redeem credits. The eligibility for UG and integrated PG courses includes first-class (60 percent) records in all the previous academic enrollments up to Class 12 and CUET (UG) valid scores in the relevant subject.

These programs will improve the art, humanities, natural and social sciences, and communication competencies of students through problem-solving and critical thinking. The programs will also allow students to change majors within broad areas once they have completed their first year. The new projects are expected to enhance the academic standing of Nagaland University and expose students to varied learning experiences.