AICTE asks institutions to develop industry-led course modules to increase students’ employability

NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has asked technical institutions and universities to develop industry-ready course modules to enhance employability of students. The Council has requested universities to interact with leading industry associations to prepare the modules and also asked to give credits to students for these courses.

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“You are therefore requested to interact with leading industries, industry associations for the development and promotion of industry oriented course modules, and credits may be given to students for completing such course modules. It will help in making students industry-ready and more employable. All universities may discuss the need for industry interaction and allotment of credits based on learning outcomes of students,” read AICTE’s notification.

AICTE has entered into an agreement with industries and industry associations to develop industry-oriented and skill-based course modules and facilitate internship of students in industry.

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“Industries are now coming forward to support in providing core technical skills, digital skills, and vocational skills in universities and technical institutes,” AICTE further said.

Recently, AICTE announced that it has allowed the implementation of hybrid learning uniformly in technical colleges in India. Tech Avant-Garde (TAG) has been appointed to mentor AICTE-approved educational institutions to transform from physical to hybrid learning centers, it said in a statement.