Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is a campus management solution for higher education and a digital repository of students’ credits earned during their academic careers. 

It is a reliable and authenticated source to examine a student’s credit history at any given time. It assists students in adopting a more refined educational approach. It also aids in improving the efficiency of faculty.

During the span of higher education, there will be multiple “exits” and “admissions”. Thus, credits can be seamlessly transacted through the ABC.

Following are the key goals of the ABC:

• To encourage a student-centred approach to education

• Place a premium on teaching methods that are beneficial to students.

• Adopt a multidisciplinary approach.

• Enable students to take the courses that are most relevant to them.

• Permit students to follow their own speed of learning.

The goal is to turn students into “skilled experts” and boost their career growth.

How does ABC work?

• To begin, students will have to create an Academic Bank Account using a Digital Campus App. 

• Credits are then awarded to students who complete a course and pass the tests. 

• At regular periods, the Academic Credit Bank will conduct credit reviews and verification. 

• For transferring credits, students will have to contact the ABC.

Since ABC will support both on-campus and distance learning courses, this will benefit students across streams. In addition, it will assist in process regulation with a higher level of authenticity.

Students can use their credits for a period of seven years.

Credit validity will, however, change based on the discipline or type of course. Students will receive details on the exceptions from ABC. 

When students take a hiatus or drop out of a course, they may reclaim the credits earned within seven years for future studies.

Implementation of the ABC’s will have a favourable influence in the coming years. ABC’s flawless credit management system will help to participate in HEIs in many ways, including enrolling students into a course they want to learn. 

The necessity for a multifaceted strategy is quite urgent; it will help students graduate with higher skills. 

Initiatives from the Indian Government and UGC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) in 2020. The Academic Bank of Credits is an essential component of the policy. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a crucial participant in implementing this policy. It is also an essential stakeholder for regulating the quality of education in Indian educational institutions.

Hence, UGC has developed the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to create a transformative approach in higher education. It will enable faculty members to manage and verify the credits earned by their students.

How can CAMU assist institutions in extending the ABC Benefits?

CAMU has helped educational institutions worldwide enhance their systems and bring students closer to their career aspirations. 

Its Digital Campus App and campus management solution for higher education can facilitate in achieving the transformative approach needed for implementing ABC for higher education.

Jenny Roy