The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has requested engineering faculties and different affiliated institutes to develop industry-led course modules to extend the employability of scholars. In mild of this, the technical training council has directed the establishments to work together with main industries and associated associations to develop and promote industry-oriented course modules.
“AICTE has entered into MoUs with leading industries and industry associations to develop and promote industry-oriented and skill based course modules and also facilitate internships of students in industry. Industries are now coming forward to support in providing core technical skills, digital skills, and vocational skills in universities and technical institutes,” the council stated in a letter to high schools and institutes.
“You are, therefore, requested to interact with leading industries and 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,” it additional added.
With inputs from PTI.
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