University of Kashmir Affiliated National Education Policy 2020 Total Sanctioned Intake: 480 Seats
Statutory Subject Continuity & Swipe Regulation
Subjects chosen in Semester 1 (Major and Minor) cannot be replaced, dropped, or changed to any new discipline at any stage of the undergraduate degree. The only modification permissible under University Statutes is an interchange/swipe between the chosen Major and Minor in the 3rd Semester only, subject to eligibility criteria and departmental intake availability.
Each senior semester requires three intensive core courses constructed from the finalized Major and Minor disciplines:
Major 1 (J1)Advanced Core Domain of Major chosen from 1st Sem
Major 2 (J2)Thematic Specialization / Sub-field of chosen Major
Major 3 (J3)Applied Theory / Research & Field Studies of chosen Major
Allied DisciplineMinor Discipline (1 Course)
Retained Minor Course from 1st Sem (or swiped post-Sem 3)
Provides broad multidisciplinary competence alongside the 3 Major papers.
Exit after Sem 4: UG Diploma | Exit after Sem 6: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree.B.A. Degree Pathway
NEP Course Types
Major : Core Discipline4 Credits
Minor : Secondary Discipline4 Credits
MDC : Multidisciplinary3 Credits
AEC : Ability Enhancement2 Credits
VAC : Value Added Course2 Credits
SEC : Skill Enhancement2 Credits
Progression Rules
No Drop/Add: Disciplines selected at 1st Semester admission remain locked across all subsequent semesters.
Swipe Clause: In 3rd Semester, a student may swap their Major and Minor disciplines (e.g., Major: Sociology, Minor: Education → Major: Education, Minor: Sociology).
Senior Matrix: Semesters 4 to 6 follow a 3-Major + 1-Minor structure, eliminating generic MDC/VAC courses for deeper academic focus.
Yearly Exit Points
Stage
Credit Threshold
Award
Year 1 (Sem 1–2)
40 + 4 (Internship)
UG Certificate
Year 2 (Sem 3–4)
80 + 4 (Internship)
UG Diploma
Year 3 (Sem 5–6)
120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
ADMISSION 2026-27
UG 1st Semester Batch 2026
On-spot admission for Bachelor of Arts programs under NEP 2020. Facilitation desk active at campus.