The Universities Grants Commission (UGC) on March 24, 2025, issued the Implementation of "UGC Guidelines on Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), 2025”
The following has been stated namely: -
• UGC has formulated the "UGC Guidelines on Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), 2025"
• Objectives of AEDP are to enhance the employability of students, focus on outcome based learning, promote active linkage between higher educational institutions and industries and bridge the skill gap in the industries
• All Higher Educational Institutions are requested to take necessary steps, including approval of its Statutory Authorities to launch AEDP, in compliance with these guidelines, from the academic session, starting from July 2025.
[Notification No. F.4-6/2020(NSQF)]
