AICTE directs engineering colleges to develop industry-oriented curriculum modules

AICTE has entered into MoU with major industries to develop curriculum (Representational Image)

AICTE has entered into MoU with major industries to develop curriculum (Representational Image)

The technical education regulator has asked institutions to interact with leading industries and related associations for development and promotion of industry-oriented curriculum modules.

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  • Last Update:June 24, 2022, 13:53 IST
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all India council for technical education (AICTE) has directed engineering colleges and other affiliated institutions to develop industry based curriculum modules to enhance employability of students. The technical education regulator has asked institutions to interact with leading industries and related associations for development and promotion of industry-oriented curriculum modules.

“AICTE has entered into MoUs with leading industries and industry associations to develop and promote industry-oriented and skill based course modules and facilitate internship of students in the industry. Industries are now coming forward to assist in imparting core technical skills, digital skills and vocational skills to universities and technical institutions,” the council said in a letter to college principals and heads of institutions.

“Therefore, you are requested to interact with leading industries and industry associations for development and promotion of industry-oriented course modules, and credit may be given to the students for completing such course modules. Will help make industry ready and more employable.All universities can discuss the need for industry linkages and credit allocation based on the learning outcomes of the students.

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