Digital university concept – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and E together capture the core features of the digital university. A is correct because NEP 2020 specifically mentions establishing a digital university to expand access. B is correct as such a university is to operate primarily through online and blended modalities. D is correct since high-quality platforms, bandwidth and learning management systems are essential for delivery at scale. E is correct because the digital university is envisioned to offer flexible and personalised learning pathways. C is incorrect because collaboration with other HEIs is necessary for content creation and local support, and F is incorrect because NEP does not mandate the replacement of all physical campuses within a short period.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it leaves out E and therefore does not mention the important aim of providing personalised learning pathways, focusing only on access and infrastructure.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes F, which wrongly claims that physical campuses will be fully replaced within five years, an assertion not made in the policy.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it includes exactly those statements (A, B, D and E) that reflect NEP’s vision for the digital university and excludes C and F, which overstate isolation and replacement of physical campuses.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it contains F and omits A, missing both the formal policy proposal and including an exaggerated claim about replacing physical institutions.