The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification encouraging higher education institutions (HEIs) and students to support and achieve the objectives of the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) initiative. Launched under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in 2021, the ABC initiative aims to facilitate the accumulation and transfer of academic credits.
In its notification, the UGC requests institutions to implement specific measures to expand the reach of the ABC portal. Students are required to register for the ABC and upload their academic data, including credits earned from the academic year 2021-22 onwards, along with their ABC ID.
The official notification states, “UGC and Digi-locker are putting a lot of effort and hand-holding of institutions to make their experience on the ABC portal smooth and easy. Institutions are requested to take the following steps and enhance the outreach of the ABC portal at this time of the year when the academic session is about to start.”
The UGC emphasizes that it will regularly share the status of HEIs on the ABC portal with state governments to update them regarding the onboarding progress of the institutions. This initiative aims to motivate institutions to upload data and operationalize the ABC portal completely.
The ABC initiative is a significant step towards realizing the vision of NEP 2020 by promoting flexibility in higher education and enabling seamless credit transfers for students across institutions. The UGC’s proactive measures and the collaboration with Digi-locker are expected to streamline the process, ensuring a smooth experience for both institutions and students.
As the new academic session approaches, the UGC urges all HEIs to prioritize the implementation of the ABC initiative and encourages students to actively participate by registering and uploading their academic records. This collective effort is expected to enhance the outreach and effectiveness of the ABC portal, benefiting the entire academic community.
