1. 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.’

2. 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.

3. The Practice

The institution has implemented reforms for a holistic education approach through:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Co-curricular Engagement:

• Over 20 clubs and extension activities engage students in national priorities like climate action, ‘Panch Pran,’ and SDGs 2030.

1. Environmental Sustainability:

• Green campus initiatives align with the ‘Net Zero’ goal.

1. Ethical and Value-Based Education:

• Regular sessions reinforce ethics and inclusivity, ensuring accessible education for diverse communities.

4. 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 and file patents, 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.

5. 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.