Model for Facilitative Practical Learning in Engineering Education Under India's New Education Policy (NEP): A Stepwise Framework

Abstract

Engineering education stands as the linchpin of any advanced society. The onus of nurturing highly skilled technocrats, primed to yield tangible outputs, lies squarely with educational institutions. Engineering, inherently an embodiment of applied science, mandates engineers to wield scientific principles adeptly in resolving societal, industrial, and national quandaries. Presently, industries find themselves compelled to furnish engineers with supplementary training to bolster their efficacy and productivity. This paper undertakes an exploratory journey into a suggestive methodology, which advocates for the integration of innovative experimental techniques into engineering education with reference to NEP2020 suggested by government of India. It endeavors to juxtapose the conventional model of engineering practical education against the proposed paradigm, which endeavors to kindle intuitive cogitation, analytical acumen, and problem-solving prowess among technocrats. Additionally, the paper scrutinizes the facets of skill development and delineates the merits and demerits inherent in both educational systems.