Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.)
Building work-ready graduates through industry-aligned higher education.
Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.)
The Government of India, in pursuance of the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Skill Development held on 19th December 2013, issued a notification for the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
Under the National Skills Development Corporation, many Sector Skill Councils representing respective industries have been or are being established. One of the mandates of Sector Skill Councils is to develop National Occupational Standards (NOSs) for various job roles in their respective industries. It is mandated to embed the competencies required for specific job roles in the higher education system for creating employable graduates.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) launched a skill-development-based higher education scheme as part of college and university education, leading to the Bachelor of Vocation degree with multiple exits such as Diploma and Advanced Diploma under the NSQF.
The B.Voc. programme combines specific job roles and their NOSs with broad-based general education. It enables graduates to gain meaningful employment, become entrepreneurs and contribute to India’s economic growth.
Programme Objectives
To ensure that students have adequate knowledge and skills so that they are work-ready at each exit point of the programme.
To provide a judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education.
To provide flexibility to students by means of predefined entry and multiple exit points.
To integrate NSQF within undergraduate higher education to enhance graduate employability and meet industry requirements.
To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 with vocational subjects.
B.Voc. Course Pattern
Certificate degree is awarded
Diploma is awarded
Advanced Diploma is awarded
B.Voc. degree is awarded
Assessment of Skill Component under NSQF in Vocational Courses
| NSQF Level | Skill Component Credit | General Education Credits | Total Credits for Award | Normal Duration | Exit Points / Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 72 | 180 | Six Semester | B.Voc Degree |
| 6 | 72 | 48 | 120 | Four Semester | Advanced Diploma |
| 5 | 36 | 24 | 60 | Two Semester | Diploma |
| 4 | 18 | 12 | 30 | One Semester | Certificate |