COIMBATORE: A total of 1,200 faculty members have enrolled for the AICTE-QIP-PG certificate programme for faculty from core engineering disciplines, said All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman TG Sitharam on Saturday. The programme was introduced by the AICTE to address the shortage of faculty in emerging technology areas.
This programme allows faculty from core engineering disciplines like mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering to study emerging tech areas.
Upon completing the six-month course, the respective IITs, along with AICTE, will award a PG certificate to the faculty. "If they complete the course in specific emerging areas like data science or cybersecurity, they will be eligible to teach those subjects," Sitharam added.
Sitharam was speaking to reporters after participating as the chief guest at the 22nd graduation day ceremony at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology (SKCET) in Coimbatore. He distributed degree certificates to the successful graduates.
S Malarvizhi, chairwoman and managing trustee of Sri Krishna Institutions, presided over the ceremony. A total of 1,235 graduates received their degrees, including 1,099 undergraduate and 126 postgraduate students. The event also recognized 34 rank holders.
Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Sitharam highlighted AICTE’s recent initiatives aimed at enhancing the employability of students. The AICTE placement portal and the AICTE career portal are open to all students to connect with industry professionals and learn new digital skills.
When asked about the trend of computer science courses overshadowing core engineering disciplines, he said in India, 75,000 students are currently pursuing civil engineering while there are 65,000 students in electrical engineering, 1.35 lakh in electronics and computer engineering and 95,000 in mechanical engineering. He emphasized that this is a positive sign for the country.
He pointed out that six lakh students are currently pursuing computer science and related courses, a reflection of market demands. However, he predicted that in 2-3 years, core engineering fields, coupled with emerging technologies, would regain popularity.
“Emerging areas are crucial. Today, everyone, including arts, commerce, and science students, should learn about AI, data science and other new technologies. Over time, we need to refocus on core engineering,” he said, acknowledging that attracting quality students to these fields remains a challenge.
Sitharam also noted that the number of students enrolling in engineering courses had been increasing by 10% annually for the past three years -- in all disciplines, including civil engineering.
This programme allows faculty from core engineering disciplines like mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering to study emerging tech areas.
Upon completing the six-month course, the respective IITs, along with AICTE, will award a PG certificate to the faculty. "If they complete the course in specific emerging areas like data science or cybersecurity, they will be eligible to teach those subjects," Sitharam added.
Sitharam was speaking to reporters after participating as the chief guest at the 22nd graduation day ceremony at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology (SKCET) in Coimbatore. He distributed degree certificates to the successful graduates.
S Malarvizhi, chairwoman and managing trustee of Sri Krishna Institutions, presided over the ceremony. A total of 1,235 graduates received their degrees, including 1,099 undergraduate and 126 postgraduate students. The event also recognized 34 rank holders.
Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Sitharam highlighted AICTE’s recent initiatives aimed at enhancing the employability of students. The AICTE placement portal and the AICTE career portal are open to all students to connect with industry professionals and learn new digital skills.
When asked about the trend of computer science courses overshadowing core engineering disciplines, he said in India, 75,000 students are currently pursuing civil engineering while there are 65,000 students in electrical engineering, 1.35 lakh in electronics and computer engineering and 95,000 in mechanical engineering. He emphasized that this is a positive sign for the country.
He pointed out that six lakh students are currently pursuing computer science and related courses, a reflection of market demands. However, he predicted that in 2-3 years, core engineering fields, coupled with emerging technologies, would regain popularity.
“Emerging areas are crucial. Today, everyone, including arts, commerce, and science students, should learn about AI, data science and other new technologies. Over time, we need to refocus on core engineering,” he said, acknowledging that attracting quality students to these fields remains a challenge.
Sitharam also noted that the number of students enrolling in engineering courses had been increasing by 10% annually for the past three years -- in all disciplines, including civil engineering.
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