NEP2020 envisions to setup a workforce to fulfill the needs of an enlightened, conscious, knowledgeable, and skilled Nation capable of identifying and solving its own problems for a long-term sustainability.

At IIT Guwahati, we are implementing NEP2020 in a phase-wise manner to make sure the best practices can be included in our curriculum in the most efficient way possible, he said.

Enhancing Employability

For enhancing the employability of the youth, IIT Guwahati has established a dedicated unit offering online degree programs including Bachelor’s Degree Prograame, and B. Sc. (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Along with this, multiple PG programs in the areas of Computer Science, Robotics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence are in the pipeline that will maximize flexibility and engagement, enabling students to learn at their own pace, while optional campus visits will provide opportunities to engage with faculty and peers.

Research and Development

IIT Guwahati has identified thrust areas of research where it could be a leader, such as Health care, Translational Chemical Engineering Science, Agro-Food Processing, Traditional Foods and Agriculture Practices, Advanced Functional Materials and Chemical Biology, new generation batteries, Bioinformatics, Digital Healthcare and many more.

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In order to achieve this target, the Institute is progressing towards building a strong workforce of researchers with multi-disciplinary backgrounds to address challenges of research in inter/multi/trans-disciplinary areas.

Along with this, initiatives aimed at enhancing footprints of ‘Skill India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ programs have also been established in School of Agro & Rural Technology, Centre for Nanotechnology, School of Health Science and technology at IIT Guwahati.

At present, the institute is working on 470 research and 593 consultancy projects worth over Rs. 673.80 crores.

The proposed Four years BA/B.Ed Programme will have multiple exit option including:

– 1 year – Certificate

– 2 years – Diploma

– 3 years – B.A

– 4 years – BA (Honours)/B.Ed

Improving school education

IIT Guwahati collaborated with Samagra Shiksha, Assam, (SSA) under the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan of the Ministry of Education to develop scientific temper and strengthen students’ ability to handle challenging environments.

Under this collaboration, IIT Guwahati is supporting SSA to conduct various state-level activities in a hybrid mode in state-run schools in Assam for secondary students.

On the occasion of National Science Day, the Institute launched the Qualifying round of the Quiz competition that took place in online mode and witnessed participation from around 5000 students from 33 districts of the state of Assam.

The overall rank of the institute has also improved to 401 – 600 in 2023. Along with this, the Institute has also launched first-of-its-kind course on UN-Sustainable Development Goals 2030 in its Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) curriculum

Along with these initiatives, IIT Guwahati is already offering options for multiple exits and movement between programs to further make the quality education accessible to the students.

In order to make the options even more flexible, as envisioned in NEP2020, a committee has been constituted at the institute to examine the same and make time-to-time recommendations on the same, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

Micro-Presentation for Admission to the MBA/PGPM programme February 2025 intake All nine campuses of IBS To better assess the ability of students to work effectively in a post-management education environment, IBS is replacing the traditional Group Discussion (GD) with a new evaluation format called Micro-Presentation for its MBA/PGPM programme admissions from February 2025.

The selection process for the MBA/PGPM program will now comprise two key components, namely the Micro-Presentation and the Personal Interview, both carrying 25 marks. The new format is intended to completely assess applicants on key skills such as communication skills, quick thinking, and aptitude for management.

Micro-Presentation: A New Way of Testing Communication Skills

The Micro-Presentation tests if the candidates think quickly, can mentally organise their thoughts, and present them effectively. This is how it works out:

Micro-presentation evaluation criteria

The Selection Panel will assess candidates against the following criteria:

• Thinking: ability to think fast and present within the time allocated
• Clear and concise: delivery of information in 3 minutes with clarity and conciseness.
• Communication Skills: How effectively the candidate presents his thoughts.
• Logical Reasoning: How logically the candidate frames his presentation.
• Relevance to the Topic: Not losing track and showing relevance on the core elements of the topic.
• Body Language and Confidence: Maintaining appropriate body language, and how confident he/she is while presenting.
• Personal Interview: Get into the inner aspiration and skill

After the Micro-Presentation, candidates will undergo a 5-7 minute Personal Interview. The interview panel will cover:

• Attitude and Aspirations: Judgment of attitudes towards management and more related long-term objectives
• General Knowledge: This includes the extent to which such a candidate is aware of current affairs and possesses information.
• Communication Skills: This involves judgment of thought clarity, expression, and overall communication during the interview.
• Aptitude for Management: Judgment of how well the candidate would fit a management career based on answers given.

Help for IBS candidates

To master the Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview, candidates are advised to:

• Key Points Preparation: Make a brief preparation for 1 minute for key points and thoughts organization.
• Relevant Content Concisely: Focus on being clear within the constrained time, say 3 minutes.
• Practice Speaking: Work on a steady pace of speaking so that clarity and impact come forth within the designated time.
• Mental Confidence: Stay calm, confident, and have proper body language throughout the process.”

Conclusion

IBS has included a Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview in the MBA/PGPM admission process for assessing the communication skills, analytical capabilities, and management aptitude of candidates in a very balanced and holistic way. In this innovative approach, emphasizing individuality and clarity, each candidate gets a fair chance to display their strengths. Candidates are encouraged to prepare well, feel confident, and make the most of this opportunity to stand out in the selection process.