60 engineering colleges in Karnataka may offer Bsc (Hons) course from this year

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has sought government’s nod to start the course which is in sync with the new National Education Policy (NEP).  

4-yr course to have STEAM subjects 

As per a report published in The Times of India, around 60 engineering colleges in Karnataka may start a BSc (Hons) programme in science from this academic year. The four-year BSc (Hons) programme will have science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) subjects. The science and engineering departments will conduct classes on campus and each college can have 60 students per course.  

The course will be different from those in degree colleges given the emphasis on STEM subjects. The open electives, project work and internship will be STEM-centric and from engineering background,” said VTU Vice-Chancellor Karisiddappa.  

Proposal to select students through CET 

The open electives, project work and internship will be STEM-centric and from engineering background such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and Internet of Things, among others. It’ll be like courses offered in the Indian Institute of Science and other premier technological institutions,” the Vice-Chancellor said.  

There is a proposal to select students through the Common Entrance Test. Engineering colleges offering this programme will be chosen based on NAAC and NBA accreditation and Local Inspection Committee reports. With government colleges not having NBA accreditation, they’re unlikely to offer the course this year. “As most engineering colleges have placement cells, students can benefit from them,” the Vice-Chancellor added. 

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