About CCF

# About CCF — Choice-Based Credit Framework The **Choice-Based Credit Framework (CCF)** is the new undergraduate curriculum framework introduced by the **University of Calcutta** in alignment with the **National Education Policy (NEP) 2020**. ## What is CCF? CCF replaces the traditional annual/honours system with a **semester-based, credit-driven** structure that offers students greater flexibility in choosing their courses and disciplines. ## Key Features - **6-semester structure** across 3 years - **Credit-based system** — each course carries a defined number of credits - **Multiple exit options**: - Certificate after 2 semesters (1 year) - Diploma after 4 semesters (2 years) - UG Degree after 6 semesters (3 years) - UG Degree with Research / Honours after 8 semesters (4 years) - **Major + Minor disciplines** — students choose a major subject and one or more minors - **Value-Added Courses (VAC)** and **Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)** are compulsory - **Multidisciplinary courses** allow cross-stream learning ## Benefits - Flexibility to change majors between semesters (subject to eligibility) - Industry-relevant skill courses embedded in the curriculum - Research component for academically inclined students in the 4th year - Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) enables seamless transfer between institutions ## Implementation at DCH College DCH College has adopted the CCF curriculum as mandated by the University of Calcutta effective from the 2023–24 batch. All first-year admissions from 2025–26 onwards will be under CCF. Refer to the **Semester-wise Course Structure** page for the detailed programme plan.