Rajouri, May 22: In sync with the academic and administrative reforms undertaken by BGSB University as per NEP-2020, the Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University has decided to establish the Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies and Research (CMSR).
The University has also decided to offer a four year Undergraduate Programme “Design Your Degree” from the forthcoming academic session.
Prof. Akbar Masood said that the Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies and Research (CMSR) is envisioned as a proactive embodiment of excellence, leveraging quality research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
VC mentioned that the centre will be an amalgamation of research and development activities for improved coordination, compounded results and sustainable growth of the University.
Prof Akbar said that the Centre intends to support novel research ideas and projects. “Centre aims to emerge as a state-of-the-art resource entity facilitating students and faculty towards quality research in diverse fields of study.”
Prof. Akbar mentioned that Four Year Undergraduate Design Your Degree is an important initiative of the Higher Education Council of UT of Jammu and Kashmir to develop industry ready human resources.
He also mentioned that BGSBU has adopted a more flexible approach to achieve the intent of the Design Your Degree program.
The Vice Chancellor mentioned that DYD will open up new vistas of opportunities for students to learn a diverse set of skills along with the major specialisation in the 4 year degree programme.