The courses by IIT Madras-NPTEL are completely free and open to everyone across the world. A nominal fee will be charged only for those interested in taking examinations for certification.

In addition to starting these online courses by IIT Madras-NPTEL, another new initiative has also been launched. As per the new initiative, eminent professors from various departments will deliver online lectures about Engineering streams.

Coming back to courses by IIT Madras-NPTEL, they are taken up by students and working professionals to supplement their university syllabus on the subject.
Taking into account the prevailing nation-wide lockdown, learners can combine IIT Madras-NPTEL courses with their regular syllabus and can students can take the course examination for credits in their transcript.

This would be the best way going forward since this gives an opportunity for students to learn from home. IIT Madras-NPTEL courses would help in creating a classroom environment with lectures from well qualified faculty who will teach concepts in-depth.

These colleges include Engineering, Arts, Commerce, Science and Management colleges. If Universities and Autonomous colleges want to take advantage of credit transfer, they must implement the credit transfer policy in their institutions.

Some Universities and autonomous colleges have already started taking advantage of the credit transfer policy, he said.

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It should be recollected that All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has requested all universities and colleges to allow up to 20 percent credit transfer in every semester through the Central Government’s SWAYAM initiative, of which NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning)
is a part.

The 20 percent credit transfer is given as per the first amendment of 2016 UGC regulations on online education.

NPTEL is a joint initiative of IITs and IISc. NPTEL Certification Courses are offered through the MOOCs format.

Learners must watch videos online, submit assignments on a weekly/monthly basis and register for a final exam which is proctored.

A student can request for transfer of credit once he/she clears the certification examination, as approved by the regulations of the institute he/she is affiliated to.

NPTEL has received more than one crore enrollments till date and is coordinated from IIT Madras.

About – IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) was established in 1959 by the Government of India as an institute of national importance.

The activities of the Institute in various fields of Technology and Science are carried out in 16 academic departments and several advanced interdisciplinary Research Academic Centres.

The Institute offers undergraduate and post – graduate programmes leading to the B.Tech., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.Tech., M.S., and Ph.D., degrees in a variety of specialisations.

IITM is a residential institute with more than 580 faculty and 9,500 students. Students from 18 countries are enrolled here.

IITM fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support and through the IITM Incubation Cell.

IITM has been ranked No.1 in the Overall Institutions category in India Rankings 2019 released by National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India.

The Institute has also been ranked No.1 in the Engineering Institutions category in the same Rankings for four consecutive years – 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

It was also adjudged as the ‘Top innovative Institution’ in the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019 launched by Innovation Cell of MHRD.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur at the CII Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership held on 12 December 2024.

This is the first time the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is presenting the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards.

In this first version of awards, IIT Jodhpur was honoured with the prestigious Grand Jury Award in the Government Institute Category.

Jury

The award was presented by the jury consisting Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, former Director General of CSIR and Mr. Vipin Sondhi, Chairman of the CII National Mission on Technology, Innovation & Research.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur in the presence of industry stalwarts, academic luminaries, and policy leaders from across the nation.

Accepting the award on behalf of the institute were Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Director of IIT Jodhpur, and Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Adviser to the Director.

This achievement reflects the institute’s steadfast dedication to innovation, cutting-edge research, and impactful partnerships that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Director of IIT Jodhpur

On this occasion, after receiving the award, Prof. Avinash K. Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur said the award is a celebration of the collective effort of our faculty, staff, and students.

They have tirelessly worked toward building bridges between academia and industry, said IIT Jodhpur director.

We are humbled and inspired to continue our mission of excellence, he said.

Accomplishments

IIT Jodhpur’s remarkable accomplishments are a testament to the collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by its faculty, staff, and students.

Through groundbreaking initiatives, the institute has championed innovative research, technology development, and skill-building programs, establishing itself as a beacon of progress in India’s educational ecosystem.

Its focus on fostering intellectual property creation and translating research into real-world solutions has set a benchmark for others to follow, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

Collaboration

Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Advisor to the Director, IIT Jodhpur said our success is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for societal impact.

This recognition fuels our determination to achieve even greater heights, he said.

Strength

Under the visionary leadership of Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal and the strategic guidance of Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, IITJ has not only strengthened its industry ties but also paved the way for pioneering contributions to national growth.

Their presence at the summit underscored IITJ’s role as a leader in redefining how institutes of higher learning collaborate with industry partners to address critical societal challenges.

Efforts

The institution likes to acknowledge the efforts of Professor Kaushal A. Desai, Dean of Resource and Alumni, IITJ, and his team for their contributions to this initiative.

The Office of Corporate Relations and the Office of Research and Development initiated the application process for this prestigious award.

It highlights the institute’s pivotal role in driving India’s progress and its commitment to creating a sustainable, knowledge-driven future, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

About IIT Jodhpur

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008, to foster technology education and research in India.

The Institute is committed to technological thought and action to benefit the economic development of India.

Scholarship in teaching and learning; Scholarship in research and creative accomplishments; and relevance to Industry are three driving forces at IIT Jodhpur.

IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential Permanent Campus of 852 acres on National Highway 65, north-northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

The campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics – simple, but deep.

The Institute is committed to multidisciplinary approach of technology development. It has established state-of-the-art laboratories for basic research, and has organised its academic degree activities through Departments and its coordinated research through Centers for Technologies.

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