A fact-based guide to what the National Education Policy 2020 actually changes for B.Com, B.B.A and B.C.A students at Smt. J. J. Kundalia Commerce College — credits, exit points, degree rules, and who regulates what.
Credits for 4-Yr Honours
Exit Points, Year 1-4
PhD After Honours
AICTE Joins for BBA/BCA
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, approved by the Government of India, replaced the previous education policy framework from 1986. For undergraduate students, its main practical change is the Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes (CCFUP) released by the UGC — a credit-based, multiple entry-and-exit structure for the Bachelor's degree, in place of the old fixed 3-year, single-exit model.
In Gujarat, this is implemented through Saurashtra University's own NEP scheme (notified via a Government of Gujarat resolution) and admissions are routed through the state's unified GCAS portal. The details below reflect that specific implementation — not just the national policy in the abstract.
At Saurashtra University, the full Honours / Honours-with-Research track totals 176 credits across 8 semesters. You are not locked into all 4 years — you can stop at any of these points with a real, valid credential.
| Stage | Duration | You Exit With | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 2 Semesters | UG Certificate | Includes a vocational/skill component as per NEP guidelines. |
| Year 2 | 4 Semesters | UG Diploma | A formal Diploma — not just a discontinued degree. |
| Year 3 | 6 Semesters | UG Degree | The standard 3-year Bachelor's degree — still fully valid. |
| Year 4 | 8 Semesters | Honours / Honours with Research | 176 total credits. Research track needs 75%+ in Sem 1-6. |
NEP 2020 is built around a Major + Minor structure: alongside your core subject (say, Commerce, Management, or Computer Applications), your semester credit basket also includes multidisciplinary, skill-based, ability enhancement, and value-added courses — instead of one rigid, single-subject timetable for all 3-4 years. The exact minor/elective basket available each semester is set by the department's approved syllabus, so always confirm your specific options with your course coordinator before choosing.
| Aspect | Old (Pre-NEP) System | Under NEP 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Degree duration | Fixed 3-year Bachelor's, single exit | 3-year Degree, or 4-year Honours/Research — your choice |
| Leaving mid-way | No formal credential — treated as an incomplete degree | A real UG Certificate (Yr 1) or UG Diploma (Yr 2) |
| Subject flexibility | Locked into one fixed subject combination | Major + Minor + multidisciplinary/skill electives |
| Credit portability | Not transferable between institutions | Digitally banked via ABC, portable across institutions |
| PhD eligibility | Bachelor's + Master's required first | 4-year Honours degree allows direct PhD entry |
Note: your existing 3-year Bachelor's degree (earned before this transition) remains fully valid — NEP 2020 does not retroactively change degrees already awarded.
Governed by UGC's CCFUP framework and Saurashtra University's own syllabus. AICTE approval does not apply to B.Com.
B.Com course under NEP 2020 →From academic session 2024-25, institutions offering BBA also require AICTE approval, alongside UGC/university oversight.
BBA course under NEP 2020 →Also brought under mandatory AICTE approval from 2024-25 — the same regulatory shift as BBA and BMS nationwide.
BCA course under NEP 2020 →See the full Academic Programs overview, or jump straight to each course's syllabus: B.Com, BBA, BCA.
Admissions to NEP-aligned programmes at Gujarat's government universities — including Saurashtra University, and therefore this college — are processed through GCAS (Gujarat Common Admission Services), a single state-wide portal launched by the Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, covering Arts, Commerce, Science and other disciplines under one system.
View GCAS Admission Details for This CollegeNo. The 3-year UG Degree remains a complete, valid exit option. The 4th year (Honours/Research) is optional, for students who want the extra specialisation or a direct path to PhD.
Yes. NEP 2020 changes the structure going forward; it does not affect degrees already awarded under the earlier system.
You exit with whatever credential your completed years qualify you for (Certificate/Diploma/Degree), and under Saurashtra University's scheme you can re-enter within 3 years to continue.
You exit with a complete, valid 3-year UG Degree — the same recognised Bachelor's degree as before NEP 2020, just with the option (not obligation) to continue into a 4th year.
A 4th-year track open only to students scoring 75% or above across Semesters 1-6, including a mandatory research project or dissertation, and qualifying for direct PhD admission afterward.
No — AICTE's 2024-25 regulatory expansion covers BBA and BCA (and BMS) nationally. B.Com continues to be governed solely by UGC and Saurashtra University.
This page summarises publicly available UGC, AICTE, and Saurashtra University notifications as they stood on the date above. Rules, credits, and eligibility criteria can change after that — if this page hasn't been updated to match a newer circular, treat the official university notice or your course coordinator as the final word, not this page.