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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
DSEU to launch flexible skill courses for working professionals, revamp engineering admissions
New Delhi: Working professionals in Delhi will soon have the chance to upgrade their skills without putting their careers on hold. Starting from the 2025–26 academic session, Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) is set to roll out a range of practical, industry-aligned courses tailored for young professionals. These programmes, aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry, will be available across certificate, undergraduate, and postgraduate diploma levels. An official from the university said the new courses were designed to meet the evolving demands of the workforce. "We are focusing on hands-on training, real-world experience through internships and workshops, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students," the official added. With flexibility at its core, the programmes will also offer multiple entry and exit options under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Credit Framework (NCF), allowing learners to tailor their education to their needs. A key highlight of the initiative is the industry's involvement in curriculum development, ensuring students gain skills that are not just theoretical but directly applicable in today's job market. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo These programmes are part of DSEU's broader mission to create a career-oriented education ecosystem that supports upward mobility for working individuals. In another significant move, the university decided to conduct its own admissions for engineering courses from this year onward. DSEU opted out of the Joint Admission Committee (JAC) counselling process, which it previously shared with four other Delhi-based technical institutions. "This change was necessary," said the official, citing previous trends where students showed a preference for traditional engineering colleges, often leaving DSEU with unfilled seats. "By taking control of its admission process, DSEU aims to provide a more targeted and skill-based education experience aligned with its philosophy," added the official. Previously, five universities participated in JAC, including Delhi Technological University (DTU), Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW), Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-D), Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), and DSEU. However, this year, only four engineering institutions will be part of JAC, as DSEU has opted out. Admissions for the new academic session will be based on JEE Main scores for BTech programmes, while other courses will consider Class XII merit. The decision was approved by the university's board of management and academic council. In addition to launching new programmes and revamping admissions, the university is also planning to expand its collaboration with industry partners and startups. These partnerships will not only shape curriculum development but also offer mentorship, real-world problem-solving opportunities, and job placements, ensuring graduates are workplace-ready from day one. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
School academic calendar: committee proposes increase in working hours
A five-member expert committee constituted to study issues related to the academic calendar in government and aided schools has recommended that working hours be extended by starting schools half an hour early and closing later, again by half an hour, to meet the requirement of minimum number of working days/instructional hours in an academic year as specified in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. It proposes a five-day week for students. If Saturday is a working day for students, it should be limited to one Saturday a month. The RTE lays down 800 instructional hours for class I to V and 1,000 hours for classes VI to VIII. For high school and higher secondary classes in the State, 1,200 hours were proposed as in the National Credit Framework. The committee report underlines the need for arts and sports periods in the school timetable to be used only for those activities. Arts and sports competitions and meets should be held on Saturdays. It proposes increasing the time for two intervals given to children other than the lunch break. The committee, under the aegis of the State Council of Educational Research and Training, submitted its report to Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty on Tuesday. The report will be examined by the government for implementation in the coming academic year, the Minister said at a press conference. The committee, comprising V.P. Joshith, head, department of Education, Central University of Kerala; Amar Fettle, State nodal officer, adolescent health, National Health Mission; Deepa Bhaskaran, assistant professor in developmental paediatrics, Child Development Centre, Thiruvananthapuram; Jayaraj S., former consultant, Samagra Shiksha, Kerala; and M.P. Narayanan Unni, former faculty member of the State Council of Educational Research and Training, met stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers, students and teachers' organisations, and school counsellors. It was set up on the directions of the High Court to study how many hours/instructional days will be needed for classroom transaction for curricular and co-curricular activities as envisaged in the current curriculum and if adequate time/days were not available, how to make up for the shortfall without affecting students' physical, mental, and emotional development.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
IIT Madras launches free AI courses on Swayam Plus
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras ( IIT Madras ) has launched five free online courses on artificial intelligence through the Swayam Plus platform, aiming to make AI education accessible across disciplines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The courses, lasting between 25 and 45 hours, are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, and working professionals from engineering, science, commerce, arts, and interdisciplinary backgrounds. No prior AI or coding experience is required, with only basic digital literacy needed. The five courses are: AI in physics, AI in chemistry, AI in accounting, cricket analytics with AI, and AI/ML using Python. They offer hands-on activities, real-world datasets, and case study-based learning. Registration is open until May 12, 2025, on Swayam Plus. Highlighting the initiative, professor R Sarathi, dean (planning) and Swayam Plus Coordinator at IIT Madras, said these courses are aligned with National Credit Framework (NCrF) and can be adopted by universities as credit-earning skill development programmes for the upcoming academic year. A certification option is available for a nominal fee. Universities can integrate the courses into their curricula to enhance students' employability skills. For further information, candidates can contact pmu-sp@
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
IIT-Madras offers free AI courses through Swayam Plus
Swayam Plus, an initiative from Indian Institute of Technology - Madras has launched free AI courses for students and working professionals. The courses are open to disciplines beyond engineering, including arts, science, commerce. The last date to apply for these courses is May 12. The duration of a course can be from 25 to 45 hours. R. Sarathy, Dean of Swayam Plus coordinator said the courses were aligned to National Credit Framework and could be taken as a credit programme by higher educational institutions in the upcoming academic calendar. The courses aim at making AI accessible to students from disciplines such as arts, science, commerce. The course for physics has materialised the fundamental concepts with AI tools to explore machine learning and neural networks in solving real-world physics problems, included with hands-on labs and interactive applications. Chemistry courses will introduce students to apply AI tools, from predicting molecular structures to modelling chemical reactions by using real-world datasets, Python and SQL. Interested persons may register at More information on the courses can be obtained by writing to pmusp@ Swayam Plus is an initiative of IIT- Madras under the Union Education ministry and hosts over 380 online courses across over 15 sectors.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
From Cricket to Chemistry: 5 free AI courses you can't miss from IIT Madras
IIT Madras has announced the introduction of five courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be conducted through SWAYAM Plus. These courses, provided through the online platform, are to be offered at no cost. Any individual, be student, teacher, or working professional, can take advantage of 25 to 45-hour courses do not demand prior knowledge of AI. The only thing asked of the learner is general digital ability and a desire to Madras professor R Sarathi, the coordinator of SWAYAM Plus, announced these courses are compliant with the National Credit Framework and are appropriate to students from any stream - be it arts, science, or commerce. They can also be pursued for academic credit and aim to bring learning in AI within everyone's reach, he FREE AI COURSES BY IIT MADRASAI for Physics: This course reveals the utilisation of AI systems such as machine learning to compute physics problems. It includes laboratory and interactive learning in critical areas of for Chemistry: Students shall learn how AI can be utilised in researching chemical reactions and molecular behaviour. Python programming and real-world data sets shall be in Accounting: This is a course specifically designed for commerce scholars, where AI is being connected with accounting activities. Students will work on datasets and use Python for accountancy Analytics with AI: This course harnesses cricket information to educate about sports analytics. With Python, one will study actual matches and implement AI using Python: A basics course on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. It introduces Python, algebra, statistics, and data last date to register is May 12, 2025, and interested parties can register via the following address: queries may be directed to pmu-sp@ IMPORTANT AI COURSES BY IIT MADRASIIT Madras, aside from its new SWAYAM Plus courses, also offers other important AI-related courses via NPTEL and include 'Artificial Intelligence: Search Methods for Problem Solving' by Professor Deepak Khemani, 'Machine Learning' by Professor Balaraman Ravindran, and a Deep Learning course on neural networks and courses like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Data Science for Engineers include training on critical skills such as text analysis, Python coding, and courses are open to students and business professionals of any background, and no experience with AI is necessary.
