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VTU to revamp first-year engineering curriculum from 2025-26

Belagavi: The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), one of India's largest technical universities, is set to revamp the curriculum for first-year engineering students across all its affiliated colleges starting from the academic year 2025–26, with a stronger emphasis on skill development and emerging technologies. Addressing a press conference in Belagavi on Tuesday, VTU vice-chancellor Prof S Vidyashankar said the new curriculum will be aligned with industry requirements, with inputs taken from a wide academic base. "We are implementing a skill-based curriculum that meets the expectations of the industrial sector. We consulted over 1,350 faculty members and 3,000 students to gather feedback on the proposed changes," he stated. One of the major highlights of the revised curriculum is the mandatory inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in all branches of engineering from the first semester. "This will equip students early on with tools relevant to the future of engineering and technology," the vice-chancellor added. Addressing the progress of VTU's earlier initiative to host 50 IT companies in its administrative building on the Belagavi campus, Prof Vidyashankar admitted that the university did not receive the anticipated response from the industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "So far, only five companies set up their operations in the space provided. While the goal remains unchanged, industry participation is slower than expected," he noted. The project is part of the university's long-term effort to enhance industry-academia collaboration and foster a startup-friendly ecosystem on campus. VTU constituent college likely in Gokak The VC also hinted at the likely establishment of a constituent engineering college in Gokak town, following a proposal made by Belagavi district minister Satish Jarkiholi. "The minister assured us of land and a building in Gokak. The university will need to sanction teaching and administrative staff. I will place a proposal before the executive council shortly and a formal decision will follow," he said. Registrar (evaluation) Prof TN Sreenivasa was present. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!