Kolkata: Students of four autonomous colleges under Calcutta University opting to exit after the third year of the fourth year undergraduate program in July will be awarded a graduate with a major degree.
The four autonomous colleges are St Xaviers College, Park Street, Ramakrishna Mission Narendrapur Residential College, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandir, Belur and Behala College.
The provision will apply to students admitted in 2023 who complete six semesters but decide not to pursue the seventh and eighth semesters of the program.
The decision was taken at a meeting between Calcutta University VC Ashutosh Ghosh and the principals of the four autonomous colleges.
The students exiting after three years would be eligible to enrol in a two year Masters program under the National Education Policy.
Those completing the fourth year with honours would be eligible for a one year Masters program.
Calcutta University is also considering a similar provision for students of its affiliated colleges who exit after the third year.
