Mind Power University - Studies of Vocational Training is established by under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956
MPU of Vocational Training (MPU-VT) has been established by Mind Power University, Uttarakhand with a key thought to "invent innovatively" the best training methods and pedagogies for developing necessary skills in order to ensure that the learners must have adequate knowledge and skills at exit point, so that they are work ready and fit to be employed. With increasing technological changes in today's world has caused a huge complexity in handling the tasks, hence the jobs are progressively becoming skill- Intensive, It is the need of the hour to reform the training approach and education system so as to improve the skills of the workforce in order to enable them in applying and diffusing the newly adopted technologies and tools. The industries expect new employees to possess all the practical skills they need before they start working. The challenges are bigger in developing nations like India which needs more skilled workforce to meet the increasing demands, the skill gap study by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for the period of 2010-2014 reports that over 109.73 million additional skilled manpower will be required by 2022 across different sectors.
herefore the University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) programme to cater the need of businesses and youth alike.
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Bachelor of Vocation or B.Voc. is a three-year college degree course, accessible in a few fields for understudies who have finished their 12th passed or equivalent.
The University Grants Commission (UGC), in 2024, introduced Bachelor of Vocation, commonly known as B.Voc degree programme with multiple entry and exit points, which can be understood as after completing one year if the student opts for the exit, he/she is awarded a diploma certificate.
Similarly, there are other exit points from where the students can take an advanced diploma or a full-fledged B.Voc degree. The focus of this programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of practical aspects to handle the complexities of tasks in the real work environment. B.Voc. courses are considered to be a new generation training programme which emphases on industry practices and are carefully designed in consultation with industries/employers with an objective to make students industry-ready.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a scheme on skills development based higher education as part of college/university education, leading to Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) Degree with multiple exits such as Diploma/Advanced Diploma under the NSQF. The B.Voc programme is focused on universities and colleges providing undergraduate studies which would also incorporate specific job roles and their NOSS along with broad based general education. This would enable the graduates completing B.Voc to make a meaningful participation in accelerating India's economy by gaining appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs and creating appropriate knowledge.
1. To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education.
2. To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that they are work ready at each exit point of the programme.
3. To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple exit points.
4. To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements. Such graduates apart from meeting the needs of local and national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the global workforce.
5. To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 with vocational subjects.
Since B.Voc. is a practical training programme, most of the learners are being consumed within the industries they undergo practical training and internships etc. However, University also have a dedicated team in placement cell that works throughout the programme with every learner to make sure that they are work-ready and fit to be employed after successful completion of programme.
The focus of this learning programme is being given on developing the practical skills. Students are being provided with the Programme Coordinator to have a continuous assessment of learning. Well trained and professionals are always available with the learner at each every step to make sure that there are no hindrances in the learning.
B.Voc. offers the opportunity for practical, hands-on experience, internships and projects within the local community. On the job training is an essential part of this learning programme. B.Voc. curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity, and the means, to apply skills and knowledge obtained through the study of their qualification in a supervised and real-work environment.
The certification levels will lead to Advanced Diploma/B. Voc. Degree in one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the aegis of the University.
Award | Duration | Corresponding NSQF level |
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Advance Diploma | 2 Year | 6 |
B. Voc. Degree | 3 Year | 7 |
The certification levels will lead to Advanced Diploma/B. Voc. Degree in one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the aegis of the University.
S.No. | Course | Semester | Eligibility | Stream |
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1. | B.Voc In Medical Lab Technology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
2. | B.Voc In Radiology And Medical Imaging Technology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
3. | B.Voc In Optometry Technology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
4. | B.Voc In Cardiac Care Technology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
5. | B.Voc In Physiotherapy | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
6. | B.Voc In Dietetics And Nutrition | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
7. | B.Voc In Operation Theater Technology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
8. | B.Voc In Dialysis Technology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
9. | B.Voc In Hospital Sterilization | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
10. | B.Voc In Multimedia And Animation | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
11. | B.Voc In Hotel Management | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
12. | B.Voc In Fashion Communication | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
13. | B.Voc In Hospital Management | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
14. | B.Voc In Patient Care Management | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
15. | B.Voc In Business Accounting & Finance | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
16. | B.Voc In Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
17. | B.Voc In Journalism & Mass Communication | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
18. | Diploma in Medical Lab Technician | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
19. | D.Pharamcy | 6 Sem | 12th Passed | PCM/PCB |
20. | M.Voc In Medical Lab Technology | 4 Sem | B.sc/B.Voc | MLT, Biotech, Microbiology & Related Fields |
21. | M.Voc In Radiology | 4 Sem | B.sc/B.Voc | Radiology & Related Fields |
22. | M.Voc In Optometry | 4 Sem | B.sc/B.Voc | Optometry & Related Fields |
23. | M.Voc In Hospital Management | 4 Sem | Any Stream | Any Stream |
24. | Primary Teacher Training | 4 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |
25. | Nursery Teacher Training | 2 Sem | 12th Passed | Any Stream |