Advances in Consumer Research
Issue:6 : 2064-2074
Original Article
Proposed Outcome-Based Curriculum Framework for Technical Education: A NEP 2020 Aligned Model with Innovative Features for Diploma & Undergraduate Engineering Programs
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Professor Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research Bhopal
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Professor & Head Curriculum Development, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research Bhopal
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Asst. Professor Management, National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research Bhopal
Abstract

The transformation of technical education in India is witnessing a paradigm shift, driven by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Outcome Based Education and Industry Revolution 4.0, which emphasize flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, employability, and lifelong learning. This paper presents a proposed Outcome-Based Curriculum (OBC) Framework designed for diploma and undergraduate engineering programs offered by technical universities and state boards. The framework aligns with NEP 2020, AICTE model curriculum, and NBA accreditation guidelines, integrating modern pedagogical innovations with comprehensive assessment mechanisms. Key features include outcome mapping, criterion-referenced assessment, experiential learning, multiple entry-exit options, and utilization of the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Distinctive elements, such as integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), emerging technologies, sustainable development, employability enhancement, and rubric-based evaluation highlight its relevance to the evolving 21st-century skill ecosystem. This state-of-the-art framework for curriculum offers a replicable, NEP 2020 compliant blueprint for universities and technical institutions pursuing outcome-oriented curriculum reform.

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