PROGRAMME
IN UNIVERSITIES
UNDER
THE
NATIONAL
SKILLS
QUALIFCATIONS
FRAMEWORK
(NSQF)
B.VOC.
is introduced
with
the
needs
of the
economy
so as
to ensure
that
the
graduates
of higher
education
system
have
adequate
knowledge
and
skills
for
employment
and
entrepreneurship.
The
higher
education
system
has
to incorporate
the
requirements
of various
industries
in its
curriculum,
in an
innovative
and
flexible
manner
while
developing
a holistic
and
well
groomed
graduate.
The
University
Grants
Commission
(UGC)
has
launched
a scheme
on skills
development
based
higher
education
as part
of college/university
education,
leading
to Bachelor
of Vocation
(B.Voc.)
Degree
with
multiple
exits
such
as Diploma/Advanced
Diploma
under
the
NSQF.
The
B.Voc.
programme
is focused
on universities
and
colleges
providing
undergraduate
studies
which
would
also
incorporate
specific
job
roles
and
their
NOSs
alongwith
broad
based
general
education.
This
would
enable
the
graduates
completing
B.Voc.
to make
a meaningful
participation
in accelerating
India’s
economy
by gaining
appropriate
employment,
becoming
entrepreneurs
and
creating
appropriate
knowledge.
Objectives
-
To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education.
-
To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that they are work ready at each exit point of the programme.
-
To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple exit points.
-
To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements. Such graduates apart from meeting the needs of local and national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the global workforce.
-
To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 with vocational subjects.
Levels
of Awards
The
certification
levels
will
lead
to Diploma/Advanced
Diploma/B.
Voc.
Degree
in one
or more
vocational
areas
and
will
be offered
under
the
aegis
of the
University.
Award
Duration
Corresponding
NSQF
level
-
Diploma 1 Year
-
Advanced Diploma 2 Years
-
B.Voc. Degree 3 Years
Eligibility
and
Fees
for
Admission
in B.Voc.
10+2 or equivalent, in any stream and the candidate age should be below 20.
Tuition
Fees-
Rs 6000/-
(Rs
100/-
per
credit)-60
credits
Laboratory
Fees-
Rs 6000/-(Rs
3000/-
per
Semester)
Other
Fees-As
per
University
Order
No.PGS/542
Dt.17/02/2011
B.VOC.
Program
by UGC
was
granted
to University
of Pune
in the
following
streams
Savitribai
Phule
Pune
University.
All
Rights
Reserved.
