Anna University set to revise syllabus for engineering courses

The exercise is expected to begin around mid-March. As many as 90 experts – 10 experts each from academicians and IAS officers, 10 human resources experts, 10 top-ranked students from various departments and 10 alumni-- have been identified for the purpose.

As per a report published in The Hindu, Anna University is all set to revamp its curriculum as it has roped in experts from various walks of life, including its meritorious students, for the purpose. “The exercise is expected to begin around mid-March,” the university Vice-Chancellor R Velraj said. “We have identified 90 experts with whom we will be having a brainstorming session. We will have 10 experts each from academicians and IAS officers, 10 human resources experts, 10 top-ranked students from various departments and 10 alumni,” he said. 

According to the Vice-Chancellor, the university curriculum had not been revised for 25 years due to which students from even core engineering subjects such as mechanical and civil, were facing to get jobs during campus recruitment drives. “One of the issues that will be discussed is the introduction of courses in emerging technologies,” he said. 

TechKnow 2022 on April 22, 23 

Velraj is also the chair of an advisory committee of TechKnow 2022, a joint initiative of Anna University and the All India Manufacturers Organisation, which is scheduled to be held at College of Engineering, Guindy, on April 22 and 23. 

Some features of the event include a talent hunt fair to identify students for early internships; a job fair with an opportunity for students to be hired in seven industrial sectors; an event for students having ideas but lacking opportunities, where they will get an opportunity to develop their ideas and become entrepreneurs. 

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