Industry- Integrated Curriculum Model for New Age Skills: Insight of Industry Survey

This study develops an Industry-Integrated Curriculum Model to systematically address the growing demand for New Age Skills in the evolving global economy. Grounded in empirical data from a detailed industry survey, the research captures critical insights from professionals regarding prevailing skill gaps, emerging competency requirements, and the current readiness of graduates. The proposed model translates these industry priorities into a structured curricular framework that promotes deep academia-industry collaboration, adaptive learning pathways, and experiential pedagogy.
By aligning educational outcomes with explicitly stated industry needs, the model serves as a strategic blueprint for implementing the multidisciplinary and employability-focused vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It emphasizes the integration of technical, cognitive, and socio-emotional skills through modules co-designed and validated by industry partners. The findings underscore the necessity of continuous feedback loops between educators and employers to ensure curriculum relevance and graduate employability.
This research offers a realistic approach to bridging the education-industry divide, providing educators, policymakers, and institutional leaders with an actionable model for cultivating a future-ready workforce equipped with the competencies required for innovation and sustained economic growth.

Industry-Integrated Curriculum, New Age Skills, Curriculum Model, Industry Survey, Skill Gaps

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