As per UGC guidelines (2021) for Multiple Entry and Exit in Academic programmes, the Academic Qualification Level 6 corresponds to

The correct answer is Diploma.

Key Points

• To enable multiple entry and exit points in the academic programs, qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, and degrees are organized in a series of levels in ascending order from level 5 to level 10. Level 5 represents a certificate and level 10 represents a research degree.
• The four-year undergraduate program may comprise courses under many categories. Some of these include disciplinary/interdisciplinary major (40-56 credits), disciplinary/interdisciplinary minor (20-28 credits), vocational studies (12-18 credits),  field projects/internship/apprenticeship/community engagement, and service (24- 32 credits).
• Entry 2. The entry requirement for Level 6 is a certificate obtained after completing the first year (two semesters) of the undergraduate program.
• A program of study leading to the second year of the Bachelor’s degree is open to those who have met the entrance requirements, including specified levels of attainment, in the program admission regulations.
• Admission to a program of study is based on the evaluation of documentary evidence (including the academic record) of the applicant’s ability to undertake and complete a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Exit 2: At the end of the 2nd year, if a student exits, a diploma shall be awarded (Level 6). A diploma requires 72-80 credits from levels 5 to 6, with 36-40 credits at level 6.

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