JNU increases student intake capacity,starts 10 new courses

Introduction of 10 new academic programs increases annual intake of students in Jawaharal Nehru University (JNU).

The annual intake of students in the Jawaharal Nehru University (JNU) has increased from 4,262 to 6,665 after the introduction of 10 new academic programs,the government said on Friday.

Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha on the progress made by JNU,Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said,”During 10th and 11th plan period,10 new academic programs were introduced. The student strength has also risen from 4,262 to 6,665.”The research output has increased by 40 per cent in form of publications and patents,and the number of foreign collaborations has increased from 34 to 117,he said.

On the grant of funds,Sibal said,”Rs 214.18 crore was allocated to JNU for the implementation of OBC reservation in admission.”

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Replying to another question,Sibal said,”The National Curriculum Framework (NCF)- 2205 emphasises the reduction of curriculum load. It recommends that syllabi should be illustrative,not exhaustive,in orientation and content.”

Based on the NCF guiding principles and recommendations of the National Focus Group on Teaching of Social Sciences,NCERT has developed history syllabus that “provides ample scope for students to expand their knowledge with the help of teachers on any theme using various learning enrichment activities.”

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