India, Nov. 10 -- The Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) on Sunday decided to grant a one-year extension (N+2+1) to students whose academic validity or permanent registration number (PRN) has expired under the existing non-NEP (National Education Policy) pattern.

According to the decision taken by the university authorities, students who have completed their N+2 duration or whose PRN validity has ended will now be allowed an additional year to complete their ongoing courses and appear for final examinations.

Prabhakar Desai, director of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, said, "Even students whose validity period exceeds the N+2+1 structure will be permitted to complete the final year of their non-NEP course if they are curr...