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Understanding the FYUGP Course Structure
The Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) follows a flexible credit-based system with multiple course types:
Major (Core)
Primary subject of your degree (e.g., Economics for BA in Economics).
Minor
Secondary specialization from a related or different field.
Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC)
Courses from other disciplines for broad knowledge.
Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)
Language and communication courses (English, MIL, Environmental Science).
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
Courses focused on practical, employable skills.
Value Addition Courses (VAC)
Courses on ethics, Indian knowledge systems, health, etc.
FYUGP Course Selection Framework (Year 1)
The table below shows a representative structure. Confirm specific courses with your college.
| Semester | Course Type | BA (e.g., Political Science Major) | B.Sc (e.g., Physics Major) | B.Com (e.g., Accounting Major) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | ||||
| Sem I | Major (Core-1) | Introduction to Political Theory | Mechanics, Waves & Oscillations | Financial Accounting I |
| Sem I | Minor-1 | (e.g., Sociology) Intro to Sociology | (e.g., Maths) Calculus I | (e.g., Economics) Introductory Microeconomics |
| Sem I | Multidisciplinary (MDC-1) | Basic Mathematics / Psychology | Economics / Sociology | Business Mathematics / Psychology |
| Sem I | Ability Enhancement (AEC-1) | English Communication / MIL* | English Communication / MIL* | English Communication / MIL* |
| Sem I | Value Addition (VAC-1) | Environmental Science | Environmental Science | Environmental Science |
| Semester II | ||||
| Sem II | Major (Core-2) | Indian Political System | Electricity & Magnetism | Business Law |
| Sem II | Minor-2 | (e.g., Sociology) Indian Society | (e.g., Maths) Algebra | (e.g., Economics) Indian Economy I |
| Sem II | Multidisciplinary (MDC-2) | Economics / Statistics | History / Geography | Fundamentals of IT / Sociology |
| Sem II | Ability Enhancement (AEC-2) | MIL* / English Communication | MIL* / English Communication | MIL* / English Communication |
| Sem II | Skill Enhancement (SEC-1) | Digital Literacy | Digital Literacy | Digital Literacy |
*MIL: Modern Indian Language (e.g., Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, etc.)
Exit Options under FYUGP (NEP 2020)
A key feature of NEP 2020 is the multiple exit and entry options:
Five-Year Integrated Programme (FYMP)
The FYMP is for specialized fields and includes an integrated Master's degree. Course selection is more streamlined.
Common FYMP Programmes at Guwahati University:
- M.Sc. in Applied Geology
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology
- M.Sc. in Computer Science
- Integrated Law Programmes
For FYMP, the first three years follow a structure similar to a B.Sc. Honours, followed by two years of specialized Master's level courses.
Actionable Steps for Course Selection
Summary: Use this guide to understand the structure, but always rely on official documents from your college for final course selection.
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