Best Practice 1
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Best Practice 1
Transformative Education through Experiential Learning and National Alignment.

Objectives of the Practice
- Implementing Outcome-Based Education aligned with NEP 2020.
- Promoting experiential and project-based learning to support ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’
- Enhancing co-curricular engagement for teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility.
- Fostering environmental sustainability and ethical, value-based education for a ‘Viksit Bharat.’
The Context
- Diverse Student Demographics: Catering to students from varied socio-economic backgrounds required inclusive and adaptive educational strategies, while also fostering global competence.
- Implementing NEP 2020 reforms emphasized holistic education, critical thinking, and vocational skills.
- The institution adopted comprehensive reforms, integrating academic rigor with practical experience and aligning with national development agendas to prepare students for a multidisciplinary, student-centric, and socially responsible future.

The Practice
The institution has implemented reforms for a holistic education approach through:
Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
Curriculum Delivery
Over 10 clubs and extension activities engage students in national priorities like climate action, 'Panch Pran,' and SDGs 2030.
Flexibility and Feedback
Class Committee Meetings (CCMs) and audits ensure curriculum effectiveness, refining practices based on trends and stakeholder feedback.
Continuous Assessments
Regular evaluations support improvement.
Student-Centric Pedagogy
Interactive methods enhance learning.
Experiential Learning
- 'Thadam – The Project Day': Students showcase innovative projects supporting 'Make in India.'
- Research Cells and Collaborations: Industry partnerships provide internships, fostering employability and eco-conscious entrepreneurship.
Co-curricular Engagement
- Over 10 clubs and extension activities engage students in national priorities like climate action, 'Panch Pran,' and SDGs 2030.
Environmental Sustainability
- Green campus initiatives align with the 'Net Zero' goal.
Ethical and Value-Based Education
- Regular sessions reinforce ethics and inclusivity, ensuring accessible education for diverse communities.
The Practice
The institution has implemented reforms for a holistic education approach through:
Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Curriculum Delivery: Courses with measurable outcomes align with NEP 2020, focusing on knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Student-Centric Pedagogy: Interactive methods enhance learning.
- Continuous Assessments: Regular evaluations support improvement.
- Flexibility and Feedback: Class Committee Meetings (CCMs) and audits ensure curriculum effectiveness, refining practices based on trends and stakeholder feedback.
Experiential Learning
- ‘Thadam – The Project Day’: Students showcase innovative projects supporting ‘Make in India.’
- Research Cells and Collaborations: Industry partnerships provide internships, fostering employability and eco-conscious entrepreneurship.
Co-curricular Engagement
- Over 10 clubs and extension activities engage students in national priorities like climate action, ‘Panch Pran,’ and SDGs 2030.
Environmental Sustainability
- Green campus initiatives align with the ‘Net Zero’ goal.
Ethical and Value-Based Education
- Regular sessions reinforce ethics and inclusivity, ensuring accessible education for diverse communities.
Evidence of Success
- Academic excellence improved graduation rates and student progression through OBE and experiential learning.
- The AMJCian Bazaar fostered an entrepreneurial culture, leading over 50 alumni to start ventures, aligning with NEP’s vision.
- Thadam – The Project Day showcased over 90 projects, attracting 600 participants and 5,000 visitors.
- Extension activities positively impacted local communities by promoting sustainability.
- National recognition from ‘Make in India’ and ‘Net Zero’ facilitated collaborations with NGOs.
- Increased alumni success stories demonstrate the model’s effectiveness in contributing to development goals.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
- A key challenge was fostering a culture of innovative thinking to transform novel ideas into practical models, enabling creative problem-solving and impactful real-world solutions. Initiatives like Thadam, Teach the Teachers, and innovative curricular methods addressed this challenge.
- Another challenge involved shifting focus from teachers to students, tackled through student-centric methods as part of OBE. Technological interventions, including interactive panels and ICT tools, contributed to this transformation.
- Faculty development programs also enhanced engagement and learning outcomes.