The National Institute of Technology (NIT), has added some new features while revamping its Bachelor of Technology program as part of implementing the National Education Policy 2020. The NIT Andhra Pradesh also conducted two symposiums on the strategies for implementation of National Education Policy(NEP) 2020 which enabled administrative staff, students, researchers, and faculty members to obtain awareness of developments attainable upon implementation of NEP in the institute.
Key features of the revamped NIT B.Tech program under NEP 202O
- Multiple exit options (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma & B.Tech)
- Minor Degree along with Regular Degree
- Honours Degree along with Regular Degree
- Online Education through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
- Choice-based Credit System
- Skill Development through Mini Projects
- Outreach Activities through Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
- Summer Internships at Institutes/ Organizations / Industries
- Major Final Year Project through Industrial Training / Internship
- Industry Supported / Relevance Courses
- Interdisciplinary / Emerging Technologies Learning through Electives
- Introduction to Foreign languages
- Physical Education (Sports/ Games / Health)
This initiative by the National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh has also earned praise from, Dr. Tamilsai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, and Lt. Governor of Puducherry, who said,
I am glad to understand that NIT Andhra Pradesh, in spite of being the youngest among all NITs, has taken essential steps towards the establishment of required infrastructure, the offering of lectures to students employing modern-day technology, and is gearing up towards reaching the academic expectations as envisioned by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Dr. Tamilsai Soundararajan
” She further added, “The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) is one of the important policies framed by the Government of India with a far-sighted vision to nurture and orient the young generation in the path of development. It emphasizes on the holistic and multi-disciplinary education for the future generation.”
Additionally, the initiative to hold two symposiums also earned praise from Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, who said,
At the outset, I would like to congratulate NIT Andhra Pradesh for organizing a program on a topic of relevance to society. I am glad to note that this Conclave is organized encompassing two symposia under the umbrella of NEP and this Symposium discusses the vision of NEP 2020 on research and extra-curricular Parameters for holistic education draws my appreciation. NEP 2020 announced by the Ministry of Education is a welcome move for the Indian education system.
Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
.” He further added, “A quality higher education must enable personal accomplishment and enlightenment, constructive public engagement, and productive contribution to the society. It must prepare students for a more meaningful and satisfactory lifestyle and impart them the sense of responsibility and empower them with economic independence.”
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