GMU - UGC Initiatives and Nodal Officers

UGC Initiatives and Nodal Officers

S. No.	Initiative Title	Purpose of the Initiative	Action Required	Nodal Officer
1	Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)	To enable credit-mobility across institutions, facilitate flexible learning, and support multiple entry/exits as per NEP 2020.	Appoint nodal officer; map current credit systems; integrate institution's courses into ABC; orient faculty & admin.	Dr. Veerabhadra Swamy-Deputy Registrar-Evaluation
2	Multiple Entry & Exit Points in Undergraduate Programmes	To permit students to leave and re-enter programmes and gain certificates/diplomas/degrees accordingly, enhancing flexibility.	Nominate nodal officer; review programme structures; update institutional policy to reflect exit options; inform students.	Dr. B S Sunil Kumar - Registrar Nandini Athreya - Admission Manager
3	Transformation of Single-Stream HEIs into Multidisciplinary Institutions	To promote multidisciplinary education and research in HEIs, in line with NEP 2020.	Select nodal officer; assess existing departmental structures; develop plan for introducing additional disciplines; monitor progress.	Dr. S. R. Shankapal - Vice Chancellor
4	Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Undergraduate Admissions	To standardise admission testing and enhance transparency across universities.	Assign nodal officer; align institution's admissions policy; coordinate with CUET schedule; communicate to applicants.	Dr. B S Sunil Kumar - Registrar
5	Accessibility Guidelines & Standards for Higher Education Institutions	To ensure Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) have access and suitable infrastructure in HEIs.	Appoint nodal officer; audit accessibility features (ramps, toilets, signage, digital access); draft remediation plan; ensure training.	Dr. Bharath Raj Etigi
6	Fostering Social Responsibility & Community Engagement in HEIs (Version 2.0)	To embed community-engagement, social responsibility, and service-learning within higher education.	Nominate nodal officer; set up institutional mechanism (committee); identify community/service projects; integrate them into curriculum and co-curricular.	Dr. H.S Kiran Kumar - Director, SA Mr. Ashok Kumar - NSS and Community Service Dr. Nethrvathi
7	Guidelines for Online & Distance Education Programmes / ODL Regulations	To regulate and ensure quality of online and open & distance higher education, especially in view of increasing digital adoption.	Appoint nodal officer; review ODL/online programmes; ensure compliance with UGC–ODL regulations; update institutional policy & technology infrastructure.	Mr. Keerthi Prasad - Director, SDCTD Mr. Feroz Khan - Coordinator, LEAP
8	Establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Cells in HEIs	To promote research culture and give impetus to institutional research in universities and colleges.	Nominate nodal officer; establish or strengthen R&D cell; allocate resources; set research targets; monitor outcomes.	Dr. Bharath K N - Dean, Research
9	Faculty of Practice / Engagement of Practitioners in HEIs	To bring in experienced professionals ("Professors of Practice") from industry/practice into teaching and mentoring roles to enhance relevance and applied learning.	Select nodal officer; define policy for engagement of practitioners; identify candidates; integrate into teaching/mentoring; evaluate impact.	Mr. Deepak H R - Manager Mr. Akshara – Placement Officer
10	Academic Collaboration with Foreign HEIs / Dual Degree Programmes	To cultivate global partnerships, student/faculty exchange, joint degrees, and raise global competitiveness of Indian HEIs.	Assign nodal officer; identify potential partner institutions; draft MoUs; implement exchange/dual-degree framework; monitor performance.	Dr. S. R. Shankapal - Vice Chancellor Dr. Girish Bolakatti - Director International Office
11	Curriculum & Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes	To overhaul UG curriculum and credit-based system for flexibility, interdisciplinarity and skill orientation.	Nominate nodal officer; review current curriculum; align with credit framework; train faculty on implementation; monitor student outcomes.	Dr. H. D. Maheshappa - Pro-Vice Chancellor
12	Minimum Standards & Procedures for Award of PhD Degree	To standardise PhD award procedures, ensure quality of doctoral education, and align with research expectations.	Appoint nodal officer; review institution's PhD policies; ensure compliance with UGC regulations; monitor doctoral student progress & outcomes.	Dr. K N Bharath - Dean, Research
13	Credit-Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans & Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)	To train faculty in teaching students with disabilities or specific learning needs and promote inclusive pedagogy.	Nominate nodal officer; schedule faculty training; integrate course into faculty development; monitor inclusive teaching practices.	Dr. H. D. Maheshappa and Deans of Faculties
14	Empanelment of Artists/Artisans - in - Residence in HEIs	To bring cultural/creative engagement into academic institutions via artists/artisans-in-residence and enhance campus environment and projects.	Assign nodal officer; define selection process for artists/artisans; design residency programmes; assess contribution to campus culture & student experience.	Dr. B.R. Sreedhar - Director, School of Vocational Training
15	Guidelines for Institutions to Introduce Courses Based on Indian Heritage & Culture	To embed Indian heritage, culture, traditions and knowledge systems in higher education curricula and programmes.	Nominate nodal officer; review existing courses; propose new courses on heritage & culture; integrate them into curriculum; monitor uptake and outcomes.	Dr. Roopa - Prof. Hindi Dr. Shivanna N R - Kannada
16	Vigilance / Preventive Vigilance Campaign & Vigilance Awareness Week	To instil a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in higher education institutions; ensure timely prevention and disposal of vigilance and corruption-related matters.	Nominate nodal officer; conduct preventive vigilance campaign (e.g., the three-month campaign from 18 Aug to 17 Nov 2025) observe Vigilance Awareness Week (e.g., 27 Oct–2 Nov 2025); organise seminars, integrity pledges, awareness drives, asset audits & disposal of pending complaints/cases.	TBN
17	Statutory Committees	Grievances, Ragging, Anti-sexual, Equality, Woman Empowerment, etc. To address any complaints	Committee Members List Available on website	https://www.gmu.ac.in/Grievance

S. No.

Initiative Title

Purpose of the Initiative

Action Required

Nodal Officer

Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)

To enable credit-mobility across institutions, facilitate flexible learning, and support multiple entry/exits as per NEP 2020.

Appoint nodal officer; map current credit systems; integrate institution's courses into ABC; orient faculty & admin.

Dr. Veerabhadra Swamy-Deputy Registrar-Evaluation

Multiple Entry & Exit Points in Undergraduate Programmes

To permit students to leave and re-enter programmes and gain certificates/diplomas/degrees accordingly, enhancing flexibility.

Nominate nodal officer; review programme structures; update institutional policy to reflect exit options; inform students.

Dr. B S Sunil Kumar - Registrar
Nandini Athreya - Admission Manager

Transformation of Single-Stream HEIs into Multidisciplinary Institutions

To promote multidisciplinary education and research in HEIs, in line with NEP 2020.

Select nodal officer; assess existing departmental structures; develop plan for introducing additional disciplines; monitor progress.

Dr. S. R. Shankapal - Vice Chancellor

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for Undergraduate Admissions

To standardise admission testing and enhance transparency across universities.

Assign nodal officer; align institution's admissions policy; coordinate with CUET schedule; communicate to applicants.

Dr. B S Sunil Kumar - Registrar

Accessibility Guidelines & Standards for Higher Education Institutions

To ensure Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) have access and suitable infrastructure in HEIs.

Appoint nodal officer; audit accessibility features (ramps, toilets, signage, digital access); draft remediation plan; ensure training.

Dr. Bharath Raj Etigi

Fostering Social Responsibility & Community Engagement in HEIs (Version 2.0)

To embed community-engagement, social responsibility, and service-learning within higher education.

Nominate nodal officer; set up institutional mechanism (committee); identify community/service projects; integrate them into curriculum and co-curricular.

Dr. H.S Kiran Kumar - Director, SA
Mr. Ashok Kumar - NSS and Community Service
Dr. Nethrvathi

Guidelines for Online & Distance Education Programmes / ODL Regulations

To regulate and ensure quality of online and open & distance higher education, especially in view of increasing digital adoption.

Appoint nodal officer; review ODL/online programmes; ensure compliance with UGC–ODL regulations; update institutional policy & technology infrastructure.

Mr. Keerthi Prasad - Director, SDCTD
Mr. Feroz Khan - Coordinator, LEAP

Establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Cells in HEIs

To promote research culture and give impetus to institutional research in universities and colleges.

Nominate nodal officer; establish or strengthen R&D cell; allocate resources; set research targets; monitor outcomes.

Dr. Bharath K N - Dean, Research

Faculty of Practice / Engagement of Practitioners in HEIs

To bring in experienced professionals ("Professors of Practice") from industry/practice into teaching and mentoring roles to enhance relevance and applied learning.

Select nodal officer; define policy for engagement of practitioners; identify candidates; integrate into teaching/mentoring; evaluate impact.

Mr. Deepak H R - Manager
Mr. Akshara – Placement Officer

Academic Collaboration with Foreign HEIs / Dual Degree Programmes

To cultivate global partnerships, student/faculty exchange, joint degrees, and raise global competitiveness of Indian HEIs.

Assign nodal officer; identify potential partner institutions; draft MoUs; implement exchange/dual-degree framework; monitor performance.

Dr. S. R. Shankapal - Vice Chancellor
Dr. Girish Bolakatti - Director International Office

Curriculum & Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes

To overhaul UG curriculum and credit-based system for flexibility, interdisciplinarity and skill orientation.

Nominate nodal officer; review current curriculum; align with credit framework; train faculty on implementation; monitor student outcomes.

Dr. H. D. Maheshappa - Pro-Vice Chancellor

Minimum Standards & Procedures for Award of PhD Degree

To standardise PhD award procedures, ensure quality of doctoral education, and align with research expectations.

Appoint nodal officer; review institution's PhD policies; ensure compliance with UGC regulations; monitor doctoral student progress & outcomes.

Dr. K N Bharath - Dean, Research

Credit-Based Course on Pedagogical Aspects for Teaching Divyangjans & Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)

To train faculty in teaching students with disabilities or specific learning needs and promote inclusive pedagogy.

Nominate nodal officer; schedule faculty training; integrate course into faculty development; monitor inclusive teaching practices.

Dr. H. D. Maheshappa and Deans of Faculties

Empanelment of Artists/Artisans - in - Residence in HEIs

To bring cultural/creative engagement into academic institutions via artists/artisans-in-residence and enhance campus environment and projects.

Assign nodal officer; define selection process for artists/artisans; design residency programmes; assess contribution to campus culture & student experience.

Dr. B.R. Sreedhar - Director, School of Vocational Training

Guidelines for Institutions to Introduce Courses Based on Indian Heritage & Culture

To embed Indian heritage, culture, traditions and knowledge systems in higher education curricula and programmes.

Nominate nodal officer; review existing courses; propose new courses on heritage & culture; integrate them into curriculum; monitor uptake and outcomes.

Dr. Roopa - Prof. Hindi
Dr. Shivanna N R - Kannada

Vigilance / Preventive Vigilance Campaign & Vigilance Awareness Week

To instil a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in higher education institutions; ensure timely prevention and disposal of vigilance and corruption-related matters.

Nominate nodal officer; conduct preventive vigilance campaign (e.g., the three-month campaign from 18 Aug to 17 Nov 2025) observe Vigilance Awareness Week (e.g., 27 Oct–2 Nov 2025); organise seminars, integrity pledges, awareness drives, asset audits & disposal of pending complaints/cases.

TBN

Statutory Committees

Grievances, Ragging, Anti-sexual, Equality, Woman Empowerment, etc. To address any complaints

Committee Members List Available on website

https://www.gmu.ac.in/Grievance