UGC’s draft undergraduate math curriculum flagged for ‘grave defects’ by over 900 experts: Here's why
The UGC’s draft undergraduate mathematics curriculum, unveiled under NEP 2020, has drawn fierce criticism from over 900 experts, including Padma awardees and Bhatnagar laureates. Petitioners flag “grave defects,” citing sidelining of core subjects, exclusion of applied mathematics, outdated inclusions, and bizarre references. They demand withdrawal and redrafting by qualified mathematicians to safeguard India’s scientific and educational standards.
The UGC’s draft undergraduate mathematics curriculum, unveiled under NEP 2020, has drawn fierce criticism from over 900 experts, including Padma awardees and Bhatnagar laureates. Petitioners flag “grave defects,” citing sidelining of core subjects, exclusion of applied mathematics, outdated inclusions, and bizarre references. They demand withdrawal and redrafting by qualified mathematicians to safeguard India’s scientific and educational standards.
