The rules for the establishment of short-term skill development courses in higher education institutions were approved today by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The New Education Policy (NEP), 2020 has influenced the preparation of the guidelines.
This guideline’s goal is to lay the groundwork for the incorporation of skilling into higher education at all levels and to introduce certificate courses—short-term courses relevant to the industry—in Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) in order to close the skills gap. These courses will focus on practical training and offer a holistic, specialized education that will allow students to gain practical knowledge.
