VTU to introduce technical courses on a par with IIT, NIT

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), which is gearing up for implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-2020) from the current academic year, is set to provide quality technical courses

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), which is gearing up for implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-2020) from the current academic year, is set to provide quality technical courses on a par with IIT, NIT, and BSc courses similar to that of Indian Institute of Science (IISc.,Bengaluru).

In a virtual meeting convened by C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister of Higher Education and IT/BT and S&T on Monday, B. Karisiddappa, Vice-Chancellor of VTU, Belagavi, stated this while apprising the Minister of the status of implementation of NEP.

During the meeting the Minister sought to know the major changes introduced as per NEP-2020. To this, the Vice-Chancellor said ability enhancement courses had been added to make students globally competitive. A subject called ‘scientific foundations of health’ has been introduced to emphasise the importance of health and wellness. Open book examination will be introduced in certain design courses. Open electives will be made more dynamic and the regulations with regard to Board of Studies (BOS) will be relaxed to facilitate taking timely decisions regarding revamping of curriculum and introduction of new courses.