Most of the students in India dream of becoming an engineer as it has always been the most charmed career option worldwide. Every year about a million student get themselves enrolled for different engineering couses at different engineering colleges all over India.
The growth in the Indian economy has triggered an increased demand for skilled and trained human resource in the industry. The Conventional System of Higher Technical Education so far, has been unable to cope with this situation and it is highly likely that this gap between demand and supply may retard the growth of Indian Economy in the coming years.
In present system a student who passes the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects of study in the +2 level can gain admission to full time engineering degree program. Lateral entry directly to the 2nd year of the engineering program, up to the extent of 10% of the available seats, is also possible for 3 year Diploma holders.There is a lower and upper age limit for admission to these engineering programs as well a time limit for completing the program.
Limitation of the Conventional System of Higher Technical Education-
-The present system does not offer ample opportunities to a large number of 10+ITI pass students / vocational trades ( 2 years duration), B.Sc(PCM). B.Sc.(IT), BCS, BCA, as well as Diploma Holders to advance their careers, as these Diploma/Certificate in Engineering are unable to acquire higher Technical Education at a later stage in their careers or even immediately after acquiring first degree/ Diploma /Certificate owing to a number of constraints.
-Many bright students miss the opportunity to enter an engineering college after passing out from 10+2 system due to factors such as weak socio -economic condition in the family, lack of awareness due to limited access to information and low accessibility of higher technical education in rural area and small towns.
-There is limited scope for enhancing the technical skill for the youths who are employed in Industries.
A fresh look-in is needed to manage above limitation & create a more accessible technical education program in India that can enhance the employability. This can be done through Stepped up Technical Knowledge and Skill Development Program based on practical training that establishes a vertical linkage between technical educational programmes being offered after 10th standard and the Engineering Degree Programme of Universities
One such programme initiated by IGNOU is VIEP.
This scheme is being promoted under Public Private Partnership Programme initiative of IGNOU.
technical education.
- Greater opportunities for students from rural areas and small towns to acquire
technical education.
- It provide Advanced Certificate , Diploma & Degree in Engineering
- Course duration identical to conventional education.
- Every stage (Advanced Level Certificate Course/Diploma/ Degree) to be a
comprehensive capsule, leading to employability and /or improved employability.
- Certification after every stage. I.e. Advanced Level Certificate Course/
Diploma/ Degree.
- Focus on practical training and skill development rather than on theory alone.
Project based functional assignments and industrial visits essential parts of the
Programme.
- It is conducted by IGNOU throughout the country through the Programme
study Centres (PSC ).
- No age restriction.
- Encouraging earn & learn routes i.e. flexible time table.
- Combination of self learning & Face to Face mode.
- Multiple entry & exit level .
Official website of IGNOU-VIEP is-www.ignouviep.org.
Prospectus & Guidelines for admission - click !
The growth in the Indian economy has triggered an increased demand for skilled and trained human resource in the industry. The Conventional System of Higher Technical Education so far, has been unable to cope with this situation and it is highly likely that this gap between demand and supply may retard the growth of Indian Economy in the coming years.
In present system a student who passes the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects of study in the +2 level can gain admission to full time engineering degree program. Lateral entry directly to the 2nd year of the engineering program, up to the extent of 10% of the available seats, is also possible for 3 year Diploma holders.There is a lower and upper age limit for admission to these engineering programs as well a time limit for completing the program.
Limitation of the Conventional System of Higher Technical Education-
-The present system does not offer ample opportunities to a large number of 10+ITI pass students / vocational trades ( 2 years duration), B.Sc(PCM). B.Sc.(IT), BCS, BCA, as well as Diploma Holders to advance their careers, as these Diploma/Certificate in Engineering are unable to acquire higher Technical Education at a later stage in their careers or even immediately after acquiring first degree/ Diploma /Certificate owing to a number of constraints.
-Many bright students miss the opportunity to enter an engineering college after passing out from 10+2 system due to factors such as weak socio -economic condition in the family, lack of awareness due to limited access to information and low accessibility of higher technical education in rural area and small towns.
-There is limited scope for enhancing the technical skill for the youths who are employed in Industries.
A fresh look-in is needed to manage above limitation & create a more accessible technical education program in India that can enhance the employability. This can be done through Stepped up Technical Knowledge and Skill Development Program based on practical training that establishes a vertical linkage between technical educational programmes being offered after 10th standard and the Engineering Degree Programme of Universities
One such programme initiated by IGNOU is VIEP.
IGNOU-VIEP
To create a more accessible technical education program in India that can quickly convert an unemployable student into an employable one IGNOU initiated Vertically Integrated Engineering Programme(VIEP) , it allows students a greater choice in education.This scheme is being promoted under Public Private Partnership Programme initiative of IGNOU.
Some unique features of the VIEP -
- Vertical mobility and integration of technical training, technician education andtechnical education.
- Greater opportunities for students from rural areas and small towns to acquire
technical education.
- It provide Advanced Certificate , Diploma & Degree in Engineering
- Course duration identical to conventional education.
- Every stage (Advanced Level Certificate Course/Diploma/ Degree) to be a
comprehensive capsule, leading to employability and /or improved employability.
- Certification after every stage. I.e. Advanced Level Certificate Course/
Diploma/ Degree.
- Focus on practical training and skill development rather than on theory alone.
Project based functional assignments and industrial visits essential parts of the
Programme.
- It is conducted by IGNOU throughout the country through the Programme
study Centres (PSC ).
- No age restriction.
- Encouraging earn & learn routes i.e. flexible time table.
- Combination of self learning & Face to Face mode.
- Multiple entry & exit level .
Official website of IGNOU-VIEP is-www.ignouviep.org.
Prospectus & Guidelines for admission - click !
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