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  • DU’s Academic Council Meeting on Feb 9 to Discuss Implementation of NEP in UG Curriculum

    DU’s Academic Council Meeting on Feb 9 to Discuss Implementation of NEP in UG Curriculum

    Delhi University will hold its Academic Council meeting on February 9 to discuss the implementation of an undergraduate curriculum framework based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, officials from the varsity have said.

    On January 21, the varsity had released a draft Undergraduate Curriculum Framework 2022 (UGCF-2022) formulated in accordance with the NEP 2020 and sought feedback from stakeholders, including parents and academicians.

    The stakeholders had time till January 31 to submit their feedback. The UGCF had also proposed the implementation of a four-year undergraduate programme.

    The Draft UGCF is being circulated among the stakeholders as well as placed on the website of the University (www.du.ac.in) for the purpose of seeking views from all the stakeholders with special reference to students, parents, academicians, recruiters among others, through a Google Form,

    A Notification from DU stated.

    NEP 2020 is aimed at making higher education more utility-based to prepare students for the industry. To ensure what is being taught translates to applicable skills, multiple changes are to be implemented in higher education in the coming years.

    However, the changes suggested in the draft prepared by DU have not gone down well with some teachers. Many of them have pointed out flaws in the new system.

    According to a senior office-bearer in the University of Delhi, “The academic council meeting will discuss the implementation of the UGCF and any minor changes if required. The university has cleared the apprehensions of stakeholders by stating that the workload of teachers won’t be reduced.“

    An academic council member said the detailed agenda of the meeting had not been sent but a circular said that it will consider the undergraduate curriculum framework based on NEP.

    Academic Council member Mithuraaj Dhusiya said this is the fourth such template floated by the DU within this last year in order to introduce the NEP with effect from academic year 2022-23. Each draft has varied widely on fundamentals such as course structure, he added.

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  • NIT Andhra Pradesh Begins Implementation of NEP, Earns Praise from Governors

    NIT Andhra Pradesh Begins Implementation of NEP, Earns Praise from Governors

    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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