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The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka extends AEDP in BCom to 85 govt. colleges effective 2025-26
In response to increased demand from students, Karnataka has extended the Apprenticeship-Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDP) in BCom courses to 85 government first-grade colleges across the State for the 2025-26 academic year. In addition, the paid apprenticeship, which was limited to the 6th semester earlier for AEDP programmes, has been extended to the fifth semester as well. To provide job opportunities to students, the Higher Education Department had launched four new AEDPs in 45 government first grade colleges in 21 districts in the 2024-25 academic year. The four new degree programmes are BCom in retail, logistics, e-commerce, banking, finance, service, and insurance. How it works Under this programme, students will pursue a regular college education in the first and second year and undergo apprenticeship training with companies in their final year. The students will get a stipend from ₹8,000 to ₹18,000 depending upon capability. The curriculum is provided by the Centre for Research in Schemes and Policies (CRISP) and approved by the board of studies of universities. 'This time, there was a high demand from students for AEDP courses, and colleges were demanding enhancement of these courses. In this context, orders have been issued to start these courses in 85 colleges this year after discussing with the government. Around 50,000 students will benefit,' said Manjushree N., commissioner, Collegiate Education and Technical Education Department. Demand for Arts courses This time, there is a huge demand for degree courses in government first-grade colleges, and a total of 26,923 seats have been enhanced by the College Education Department. Out of this, there was a higher demand for Arts courses, and a total of 13,905 seats have been increased, officials said. As many as 4,856 seats were enhanced for BSc degree and 4,130 seats for 516 for BBA, 2,841 for BCA, 495 for BSW and 180 for other courses. The increase in seats for BBA and BCA courses has been allowed subject to approval from All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE). It has been suggested that teaching of BCA courses should be done on shift basis in colleges where there is a shortage of computers.
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Campus Talk: Specialised UG courses in Maharashtra to have mandatory apprenticeship from this academic year
Soon, there will be specialised undergraduate (UG) degree programmes in Maharashtra which will entail a new mandatory component – apprenticeship, to ensure students learn real-world skills while studying. The development comes after the state government last week gave approval for the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP), scheduled to commence in the 2025-26 academic year, starting June, in non-agricultural universities in the state. The programme is backed by guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the state's higher and technical education department has issued detailed instructions for universities in Maharashtra. While affiliated colleges can offer AEDP basis guidelines issued by their university, it will be mandatory for each university to enroll a minimum of 300 students in AEDP. Soon a dedicated online system will be made available for student registration. As per the Government Resolution (GR), AEDPs will be specially curated courses by universities in their sector of expertise along with relevant industry partners where students can pursue apprenticeships while studying. 'The AEDP will involve a close coordination between university authorities, representatives of industries, skill development departments, business houses, sector skill councils, Board of Apprentice Training, National Apprentice Training Scheme, and other establishments to curate courses aligned with industry needs so that students are ready for jobs once graduated,' stated the GR. The AEDP aims to foster employment-ready graduates by combining classroom instruction with hands-on training in industry settings, by offering apprenticeships to students with industry partners. Universities will have to work closely with sector-specific industries to create tailored courses. These courses will offer 20-22 credits per semester and will entail components such as major and minor subjects, skill development courses, and on-the-job training, whereas the vertical of Open Electives or General Electives should include multidisciplinary courses. An official from the state's higher and technical education department said that with less than two months left for the academic year 2025-26 to start, universities are instructed to set up dedicated coordination mechanisms for the effective rollout of AEDP. 'The Board of Deans will be responsible for curriculum development, implementation, and quality monitoring of AEDPs. Additionally, an online system will be established for student registration, progress tracking, and stipend disbursement,' the officer added.
