Need Analysis

Theoretical Pedagogy

Over-reliance on rote learning means students lack practical application skills.

Limited Industry Exposure

A significant gap exists between academic training and real-world industry needs

Weak Innovation Ecosystem

Innovation efforts are hindered by a lack of structured support for ideation and prototyping

Faculty Development Gaps

Faculty often lack training in modern teaching methods and industry-relevant curriculum design.

Employability Concerns

Many graduates struggle with unemployment due to insufficient technical and professional skills.

Scope and Deployment Model

PRACTICE is a 3-year initiative (2025-2028) targeting 1000 tier-2 and tier-3 engineering colleges selected by AICTE. It aims to impact over 5 lakh students and 10,000 faculty members through a phased deployment approach:

Phase 1: 2025-26

200 colleges onboarded, focusing on initial interventions.

Phase 2: 2026-27

300 additional colleges join, deepening intervention intensity.

Phase 3: 2027-28

Final 500 colleges integrated, expanding full program coverage.

Projected Outcomes

The PRACTICE initiative aims to double the average employment rate in participating institutions by 2028, achieved through key outcomes:

Students Trained

In real-world projects and design thinking

Faculty Empowered

Through state-of-the-art Faculty Development Programs

Patentable Products

Developed through InventX and student-led innovation

Students Certified

In soft skills for workplace readiness

Colleges Mentored

By 50 academic and industry mentors

Introducing PRACTICE: A Comprehensive Solution

Project-Based Learning through LEAP

LEAP (Learn Engineering by Activity with Products) is dedicated to enhancing engineering skills through hands-on product design and development. All LEAP activities emphasize "learning by doing" while students work collaboratively in teams to build functional products.

Faculty Development

Empowering educators with practical teaching methodologies to guide project-based learning.

Student Bootcamps

Intensive, hands-on sessions for students to gain real-world experience in product development.

Innovative Projects

Fostering creativity and problem-solving through development of novel and impactful products.

PRACTICE fosters problem-solving, invention, and prototyping capabilities among students to leverage India's rapidly evolving innovation economy. It focuses on three key components:

IDEA Labs as Hubs

Dedicated spaces and programs fostering problem-solving and creative invention

InventX

Structured initiative for turning innovative ideas into patentable products and prototypes.

Innovation Lite Program at IITs

Specialized training and mentorship for innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets.

Internships

PRACTICE helps institutions shift from short internships to comprehensive semester-long programs, for a more immersive industry experience.

Benefits for Industry

Extended internships allow companies to thoroughly evaluate student capabilities before hiring, reducing recruitment risks, improving retention, and lowering hiring costs.

Educated unemployment costs 1.5% of GDP to the economy every year. To address this crisis, there is a pressing need to revamp the education system to focus on developing skills relevant to industry.

Project Practice offers courses focused on essential cognitive and soft skills.

These programs prepare students for a seamless transition from classrooms to careers.

Ultimately, the goal is to set students up for lasting success in their professional and personal lives.

Soft Skills Courses & Deployment

Communication

Develops foundational and advanced communication, including critical reading, writing, public speaking, and multimodal communication.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Covers data sourcing, analysis, and interpretation using various tools, concluding with real-world case studies and a capstone project.

Critical Thinking

Enhances the ability to construct and evaluate arguments, recognize fallacies, and apply reasoning effectively in complex situations.

Problem Solving

Introduces structured, creative problem-solving methods from framing to implementation, utilizing diverse techniques.

PRACTICE envisions creation of a robust national mentor network comprising retired senior professors, industry professionals, startup founders, technical experts, and experienced administrators. Each mentor will work with a cohort of around 20 colleges.

Phase 1

10 Mentors

Supporting 200 institutions

  • Enhancing Industry Connect
  • Implementation Support
  • Capacity Building and Institutional Mentoring

Phase 2

15 Mentors

Supporting 300 institutions

  • Implementation Support
  • Capacity Building and Institutional Mentoring
  • Monitoring and Course Correction

Phase 3

25 Mentors

Supporting 500 institutions

  • Monitoring and Course Correction
  • Further Expansion and Refinement