Homi Jehangir Bhabha university approved by the Maharashtra Government

Homi Jehangir Bhabha university approved by the Maharashtra Government

On Thursday, the government of Maharashtra approved the formation of the Homi Jehangir Bhabha University which will allow the students to opt for a "choice-based credit system" and study the subjects of their choice. The approval for setting the university was given at a meeting by the State Cabinet. Education Minister Vinod Tawde, addressing reporters at Mantralaya, said “the university will consist of the Institute of Science, the SydenhamCollege of Commerce and Economics, the Elphinstone College andGovernment College of Education (BEd College).” "Once this university is established, students will have the option of studying through a choice-based credit system. For instance, a student studying commerce in Sydenham College will have the option of studying arts as well in Elphinstone College," the education minister said. He also said that the students will gain educational benefits from the collaboration of the colleges and this will provide them with the better employment opportunities in the modern day. Mr. Tawde further added “In another decision, the Cabinet approved amendments in the clauses of Maharashtra self-financed universities guidelines. The government has approved the recommendations of the Bongirwar Commission and accordingly, such universities will now be able to introduce courses of different subjects”.

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