The addition of advanced emerging technologies would make the curriculum relevant to the industry requirements
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) would introduce new emerging technologies in the curriculum of Computer Science Engineering (CSE). Technologies like Quantum Computing, 3D Printing, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), nanotechnology, holographic technologies, new developments in cyber security and advanced Data Analytics
and other analytical technologies too would be added to the revised
curriculum of CSE. The curriculum would be taught across engineering
colleges and universities across the country barring IITs and NITs from
2023-24 academic session. In this direction, AICTE formed a six-member
committee to revise the existing curriculum of CSE last year in the
month of May. The curriculum change was imminent and essential as the
industry is increasingly heading towards digitalisation which requires
the technical know-how of emerging technologies.
Speaking to Education Times, Buddha Chandrasekhar, chief coordinating officer, AICTE, Ministry of Education, says, “We are fine-tuning the content that is taught to Computer Science
students so that they are able to create a robust hub of digital
capabilities in the future. We are working to add some sections related
to Quantum Computing, 3D Printing, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented
Reality (AR), nanotechnology, holographic technologies, cyber security
technologies and advanced Data Analytics and analysis technologies in
the revised curriculum of Computer Science which will be taught from
2023-24 academic session. In addition to this, we have also added some
new simulations and node.js technology applications (superfast
technology) in the curriculum. This will equip the students with the
technical know-how of emerging technologies which would also enhance
their employability prospects post completing their graduation. Deep
knowledge of these emerging technologies would increase their employment
opportunities in sectors like Automobile, Banking, Finance, and Retail.
Also, technology is rapidly changing on a quarterly basis and
businesses worldwide are becoming digital in nature which has
necessitated some additions to the existing curriculum.”
“The
addition of these emerging technologies will also create an opportunity
for research and innovation in the branch of Computer Science
Engineering,” adds Chandrasekhar.
