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NEP 2020 • SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Vocational & Skill Development Courses

Indraprastha Institute of Management & Technology (IIMT), Saharanpur promotes skill-based and vocational education in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP). These courses are designed to develop practical knowledge, employability skills, entrepreneurship abilities and professional competencies among students.

Undergraduate students of B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com are provided opportunities to study vocational and skill development courses during the initial semesters of their programme.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Skill Courses under NEP Framework

SEMESTER I & II

Certificate Level

  • Yoga and Its Correctives
  • Basics of Tourism and Hospitality (Travel Agency / Itinerary Preparation)
  • Drawing and Painting (Creative / Commercial Art Skills)
  • Writing Skill Development
  • Computer Applications & IT Fundamentals
SEMESTER III & IV

Diploma Level

  • Fundamentals of Food & Beverage Operations
  • Travel Agency and Tour Operations
  • Advanced Computer Applications
  • Financial Accounting with Tally
  • Physical Education & Sports Management
  • Certificate Course in Computer
  • Computer Basic
SKILL COURSE CATEGORIES

Available Skill Development Areas

The Institute encourages students to develop multidisciplinary skills through the following vocational and professional learning areas.

Computer & IT

  • Computer Fundamentals
  • Computer Applications
  • Information Technology
  • Office Automation
  • MS Office
  • Data Entry Operations
  • Web Designing
  • Web Development
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Literacy
  • Artificial Intelligence Basics
  • Data Analytics Basics

Commerce & Business

  • Tally with GST
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Income Tax Practices
  • Financial Literacy
  • Banking & Insurance
  • Retail Management
  • E-Commerce
  • Digital Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Business Communication
  • Office Management
  • Secretarial Practice

Agriculture & Rural Skills

  • Organic Farming
  • Mushroom Cultivation
  • Vermicomposting
  • Dairy Technology
  • Horticulture
  • Food Processing
  • Beekeeping
  • Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
  • Nursery Management

Tourism & Hospitality

  • Tourism Management
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Hotel Management Basics
  • Hospitality Management
  • Front Office Operations
  • Event Management

Health & Wellness

  • Yoga
  • Yoga & Naturopathy
  • Health & Wellness
  • First Aid & Health Care
  • Nutrition & Dietetics

Language & Communication

  • Communicative English
  • Spoken English
  • Personality Development
  • Soft Skills
  • Interview Skills
  • Presentation Skills

Media & Creative Skills

  • Journalism Basics
  • Photography
  • Graphic Designing
  • Video Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Advertising & Public Relations

Environment & Social Development

  • Environmental Management
  • Waste Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Community Development
  • Consumer Awareness

Finance & Professional Skills

  • Stock Market Basics
  • Investment Management
  • Financial Planning
  • Cooperative Management
  • Project Management

Other Skill Courses

  • Library & Information Science
  • Fashion Designing
  • Textile & Apparel Basics
  • Beauty & Wellness
  • Handicrafts & Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership Skills
  • Life Skills Education
  • Employability Skills
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Benefits of Skill-Based Education

Employability

Develops practical and industry-relevant skills for future employment.

Entrepreneurship

Encourages innovative thinking and entrepreneurial abilities.

Practical Learning

Connects academic knowledge with practical applications and real-world skills.

Career Growth

Enhances professional competencies required for career and higher education.

Note: Availability and allocation of skill/vocational courses may vary according to the academic session, programme, semester, university guidelines and institutional arrangements.