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Vijnanotsavam on July 1 to welcome freshers of four-year UG course
Vijnanotsavam will be organised across all government, aided, and self-financing colleges in the State on July 1 to welcome the new batch of students under the four-year undergraduate programme, Minister for Higher Education R. Bindu has said. She was addressing the media at the Thrissur Press Club on Saturday.
The State-level inauguration of Vijnanotsavam will be held at the Government Arts and Science College, Kozhikode. Dr. Bindu will officially launch the event.
She said the four-year undergraduate programme had marked a historic transformation in Kerala's higher education landscape. The initiative began on July 1, 2024, across nearly a 1,000 colleges and eight university campuses. One year into its implementation, the academic community has responded with enthusiasm and support, the Minister noted.
Merits of new system
'Students are much interested in the four-year programmes. The new system offers greater flexibility, allowing students to shape their academic journey according to their goals. A key feature is the multiple exit options, including the opportunity to exit after two-and-a-half years with a relevant qualification.'
Through the implementation of a Unified Academic Calendar, the State has addressed a long-standing demand of the student community — streamlining examinations and result declarations across institutions. With inter-university mobility and growing interest from students in other States, Kerala's higher education ecosystem is witnessing a promising shift, the Minister said.
The State's academic standing is further reflected in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), where 42 colleges from the State figure among the top 200 institutions in the country. This year alone, over 2,600 students from 81 countries took admission in Kerala University, she added.
