A STUDY OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSES AT THE UG LEVEL

Under the guidelines of NEP 2020, West Bengal has introduced a Curriculum and Credit Framework (CCF) starting this academic session. This framework encourages students to study various subjects, aiming to equip them with broader knowledge and skills for a rapidly changing world. Multidisciplinary Courses are a vital part of the new curriculum and syllabus framework designed for the undergraduate level. This paper presents a study conducted among 1st-semester students at Udaynarayanpur Madhabilata Mahavidyalaya who have opted for Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC). The study's investigator developed a 3-point rating scale to collect data on different aspects of MDC using Google Forms, covering dimensions like Difficulty Level, Institutional Infrastructure, Importance, Student Motivation, and Career Opportunities. A total of 267 responses were received through Google Forms. A standardized norm was established for the rating scale, and a specific scoring procedure was employed. Quantitative methods were used to analyse the collected data. The study findings indicate that Multidisciplinary Courses appear to pose complexity and difficulty for undergraduate students, although they offer a significant advantage by introducing students to a variety of disciplines, potentially benefiting their future job prospects. The institution's infrastructure is found to be unsatisfactory, particularly concerning adequate teaching staff, conducive learning environments, and supportive administrative attitudes. The guidelines for examinations are currently unclear to students. However, students expressed satisfaction with the college's library books and laboratory facilities. Despite their hopes for a brighter future through MDC, students exhibit less motivation regarding the course structure and in-depth study. The investigator of the study has suggested several recommendations for the effective implementation of MDC.