UGC Secretary Prof Rajnish Jain has released a circular in this regard. Under the ‘National Skill Qualification Framework' (NSQF), UGC has released guidelines for conducting skill development courses.
UGC directs HEIs to create courses to increase employability of graduate students
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all the universities and affiliated colleges across the country to increase the employability of graduates. The UGC has also asked them to discuss with leading IT companies and create industry-focused courses so that credits can be given for these courses.
UGC Secretary Prof Rajnish Jain has released a circular in this regard. Under the ‘National Skill Qualification Framework’ (NSQF), UGC has released guidelines for conducting skill development courses. NSQF emphasizes knowledge, skills and aptitude. Therefore, it has been mentioned that if a course with credits is created by the industry, the relevant course must be equivalent to NSQF.
Prof Jain said, “In this background, it is necessary for the higher education institutions to interact with the industry sector and information technology companies to create and promote industry-oriented courses. Credit may be awarded for these courses. These courses will help in increasing the employability of graduate students.”
Meanwhile, the UGC has launched courses on cyber security and data protection for undergraduates and postgraduates with an aim to help even students from non-technical streams to develop an understanding of cyber security issues. The courses were launched to mark Cyber Jagrukta Divas and will be introduced in universities and colleges under elective or optional categories for students from all streams.
“Cyber security as a subject needs to be incorporated at graduation and postgraduation level in all streams. The syllabus of these courses aims to create aware, responsive, and responsible digital citizens, thereby contributing effectively to an overall healthy cyber security posture and ecosystem,” UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said.
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