UGC Extends Deadline to March 20 for SWAYAM Course Mapping Inputs
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• Updated on 12 Mar, 2026, 10:50 AM, by Arman Kumar
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline for higher education institutions to submit demand‑based SWAYAM course mapping inputs for the July 2026 semester to 20 March 2026. Institutions must use the UGC mapping portal to align online courses with their academic curricula
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the last date for higher education institutions (HEIs) to submit demand‑based mapping inputs pertaining to online courses offered on the SWAYAM platform for the upcoming July 2026 semester. The extension is intended to give universities and colleges more time to review and align relevant SWAYAM courses with their respective curricula.
Deadline Revised for SWAYAM Course Mapping
Higher education institutions were initially asked to complete and submit their mapping information by 10 March 2026. Under the revised schedule, the commission has now made 20 March 2026 the new deadline for institutions to upload their inputs through the UGC SWAYAM Mapping Portal at the official UGC online portal This mapping process requires HEIs to assess the available Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the SWAYAM platform — an education initiative under the Ministry of Education that offers online learning resources across disciplines — and identify courses that can be integrated into their regular academic programmes.
What Institutions Must Submit?
Universities and colleges are expected to provide detailed inputs against multiple parameters via the UGC portal. These include
- Extent of alignment between SWAYAM courses and the institution’s existing curriculum
- Credit requirements for integrating online courses
- Preferred language of instruction
- Academic level of the mapped courses (undergraduate/postgraduate)
- Disciplines or subject areas where specific SWAYAM courses are needed but currently unavailable
The consolidated responses will be shared with national coordinators of the SWAYAM programme, enabling them to plan, update or re‑offer online courses appropriately for the July 2026 academic session.
Aim of Mapping Exercise
The mapping initiative is part of UGC’s effort to strengthen the connection between traditional university teaching and digital‑learning resources available through SWAYAM. By collecting demand‑based inputs from HEIs, the commission aims to ensure that online offerings reflect actual academic needs and complement regular course structures. Officials noted that the extended deadline will allow institutions that may have faced administrative or internal review delays to finalise and submit their curriculum alignment data. HEIs are advised to complete the process ahead of the new deadline to ensure their feedback feeds into the planning for the next semester.
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