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Education
Tamil Nadu Unveils Plan for Four‑Year Undergraduate Courses in New Higher‑Education Policy
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a new higher‑education policy that will introduce four‑year undergraduate programmes across the state.
In a recent announcement, the Tamil Nadu government unveiled a comprehensive higher‑education policy aimed at restructuring undergraduate education.
The key feature of the policy is the introduction of four‑year undergraduate programmes, replacing the existing three‑year structure. The new framework will standardise curricula, extend course duration, and align with national and international benchmarks.
Implementation will begin in the next academic year, with pilot institutions selected to test the model before a full rollout across the state.
Education officials expect the change to improve employability, reduce dropout rates, and enhance research output.
The key feature of the policy is the introduction of four‑year undergraduate programmes, replacing the existing three‑year structure. The new framework will standardise curricula, extend course duration, and align with national and international benchmarks.
Implementation will begin in the next academic year, with pilot institutions selected to test the model before a full rollout across the state.
Education officials expect the change to improve employability, reduce dropout rates, and enhance research output.