From The Hindu Archives, May 11, 1976: The University Grants Commission has proposed to reorient degree courses by combining two theoretical subjects with one practical subject. The subjects will be physics, chemistry, biology and public health or economics, commerce and Panchayati Raj or co-operative societies. Under this scheme, every student will have to undergo one year practical experience in the field or factory, said Dr. Malcolm S. Adiseshiah, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras.