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Non Evaluative Credits (NEC)
Overview
The Policy pertaining to Credits for Extra Curricular Subjects/Activities of Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science (Autonomous) provides a structured framework for integrating extra-curricular learning into the undergraduate curriculum. The policy enables students to earn academic credits through participation in approved activities such as sports, arts, NCC, NSS, life-skills programmes, exchange programmes, and outreach initiatives. It prescribes minimum contact hours, credit allocation, and documentation requirements to ensure transparency and uniformity. By recognizing extra-curricular engagement as an essential component of education, the policy promotes holistic development, skill enhancement, discipline, and responsible citizenship alongside academic learning.
Objectives
- To integrate extra-curricular activities into the undergraduate curriculum through a credit-based system.
- To provide students with multiple avenues for holistic development beyond classroom learning.
- To prescribe uniform credit and contact-hour requirements for approved extra-curricular activities.
- To encourage sustained participation and specialization in chosen activities.
- To ensure transparency and accountability through accurate record-keeping and verification.
- To recognize skill development, leadership, and experiential learning through academic credits.
- To facilitate flexible pacing of extra-curricular engagement across semesters.
- To promote discipline, responsibility, and active citizenship among students.
