Unified University and College Management System

{{Short description|Government agency of Karnataka}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}

{{Infobox government agency

| name = Unified University and College Management System

| logo = UUCMS Logo.png

| formed = {{Start date|2021|08|23|df=yes}}

| jurisdiction = Karnataka

| parent_department =

| website = {{Official website|https://uucms.karnataka.gov.in/}}

| logo_caption =

| headquarters =

| minister1_name = M. C. Sudhakar

| minister1_pfo = Minister of Higher Education, Karnataka

| type = UUCMS

}}

Unified University and College Management System (UUCMS) is a flagship project initiated by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka in India. It is the first system of its kind in the country.{{cite news|title=Karnataka launches digital platform UUCMS|url=https://deccanherald.com/state/top-karnataka-stories/karnataka-govt-launches-two-new-digital-platforms-to-streamline-exams-document-verification-1074250.html|date=25 January 2022|accessdate=24 July 2023|newspaper=Deccan Herald|author=Rashmi Belur}} The state universities and autonomous institutions of Karnataka provide marks cards on DigiLocker using UUCMS.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/karnatakas-new-digilocker-policy-creates-hurdles-for-foreign-students-in-universities/articleshow/115148961.cms|title=Univ site poses challenges for varsities with foreign students}}

The UUCMS will centralize and streamline the activities of Higher Education Institutions. It will handle admissions, examinations, degree awarding, class monitoring, lesson plans, and student attendance. Additionally, the system will manage faculty, including performance assessment and promotions.{{cite news|title=Make University management user friendly|url=https://deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/make-university-management-system-user-friendly-1173301.html|date=20 December 2022|accessdate=24 July 2023|newspaper=Deccan Herald|author=Chethan Singai}}

The UUCMS is a joint effort between the Centre for Smart Governance, Government of Karnataka's Department of E-Governance, and the State Project Monitoring Unit under the Department of Higher Education. The SPMU is responsible for overseeing the project's progress and ensuring that all stakeholders remain connected during the development of UUCMS.{{cite web|title=Karnataka leading implementating NEP 2020 launches UUCMS|url=https://egov.eletsonline.com/2021/08/karnataka-leads-in-implementing-nep2020-launches-uucms-for-nep-implementation/|date=24 August 2021|accessdate=24 July 2023|author=Elets|website=egov.com}}