Best Practices-I

BEST PRACTICE NO. 1

Title of the practice: SKILL ENHANCEMENT & INCULCATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ABILITIES WITHIN THE CAMPUS

Objectives of the practice:

1. Skill development
2. Task oriented learning approach
3. Making students industry ready

Context:

Students at IIMT University belong to rural, semi-urban and urban communities. Over some time, the administration had realized that students have creative ideas but lack proper guidance. Skill development is the process of gaining and enhancing particular information, abilities, and expertise that allow people to carry out activities successfully and effectively. Developing skills can happen in a variety of life contexts. It is a lifelong process and keeping this is mind, a special wing was developed at IIMTU that fosters skill development at its very core.

The practice:

1. Dedicated wing to enhance skill
2. Entrepreneurship Development Cell
3. Establishment of Institute Innovation Council
4. Seed funding and other provisions in the budget
5. Industry Oriented Education Approach
6. Major/Minor Projects
7. Industrial/Corporate Trainings & Visits
8. Collaborations & tie-ups

Evidences of success:

1. UGC Sarathi Scheme – 3 students have been selected. - https://iimtu.edu.in/uploads/images/17065127231.pdf
2. DST TIFAC – IPR Certificate & Diploma - https://iimtu.edu.in/uploads/images/17065127711.pdf
3. Minor Certification in E&I integrated in UG Program. - https://iimtu.edu.in/uploads/images/17065343531.pdf
4. Student-Faculty Start-up List: https://iimtu.edu.in/uploads/images/17065128251.pdf
5. List of Academic Programs on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Skill Development: https://iimtu.edu.in/uploads/images/17065343871.pdf