Add-on courses are short-term training programs that are designed to supplement the core curriculum of a degree program. These courses are usually offered as certificate or diploma courses, and they provide students with additional skills and knowledge that are relevant to their field of study.
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The hallmark of the new curriculum framework is the flexibility for the students to choose courses across various branches of undergraduate programmes.
All courses under the Multi-disciplinary, Ability Enhancement (language), and Skill Enhancement categories may be of 3-credits or as appropriate; Common Value-Added Courses: Courses under Value Added, Summer Internship/ Apprenticeship/ Community Outreach Activities, etc., for all majors, may be of 2-credits or as appropriate.
Here is a list of add-on courses you can easily introduce at your institution:
Here are things that you need to note when you present add-on courses for assessment:
Wrapping up, add-on courses can help an institution in the NAAC Accreditation process by demonstrating the institution’s commitment to providing quality education and promoting continuous learning opportunities. These courses offer students the chance to gain specialized knowledge and skills that are not part of their regular curriculum.
By offering add-on courses, the institution can showcase its efforts to keep up with the changing demands of the industry and provide relevant, practical knowledge to its students. The NAAC assessment process recognizes and rewards institutions that provide such value-added programs to students.
Additionally, add-on courses can help institutions improve their placement rates, as students who complete these courses are often seen as more employable by potential recruiters. Overall, add-on courses can be an effective tool for enhancing an institution’s overall performance and improving its NAAC certification rating.
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