Admission 2026-27

SWAYAM/NPTEL MOOCs Courses

About SWAYAM

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.

NPTEL : A New Education for a Changing World

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a project of MHRD initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003, to provide quality education to anyone interested in learning from the IITs. The main goal was to create web and video courses in all major branches of engineering and physical sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and management courses at the postgraduate level.

ITM SLS Baroda University started NPTEL Local Chapter from August 2025.

Website of SWAYAM : https://swayam.gov.in/
Website of NPTEL: https://nptel.ac.in/
Website of MOOCs : https://www.mooc.org/

Introduction:

The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered through platforms such as SWAYAM and NPTEL have played a vital role in promoting quality online education and continuous professional development. The Local Chapter of ITM SLS Baroda University, Vadodara is established on 21/08/2025 in collaboration with NPTEL. It aims to encourage students and
faculty members to enhance their technical and professional knowledge through online learning and certification.

About SWAYAM

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality. The objective of this effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy.

NPTEL : A New Education for a Changing World

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a project of MHRD initiated by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Guwahati and Roorkee) along with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003, to provide quality education to anyone interested in learning from the IITs. The main goal was to create web and video courses in all major branches of engineering and physical sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and management courses at the postgraduate level.

ITM SLS Baroda University started NPTEL Local Chapter from August 2025.

Website of SWAYAM : https://swayam.gov.in/
Website of NPTEL: https://nptel.ac.in/
Website of MOOCs : https://www.mooc.org/

Benefits for Students and Teachers:

  • Cost-Free Learning:
    Enrolment and participation in NPTEL courses are completely free of charge, ensuring equitable access to quality education.
  • Flexible Learning Environment:
    Learners enjoy the freedom to manage their own schedules and progress at an individualized pace, allowing them to balance academic, professional, and personal commitments effectively.
  • Diverse Range of Courses:
    Various courses are available across disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. This diversity enables learners to explore subjects beyond their primary field of study and cultivate interdisciplinary competencies.
  • Interactive Learning Support:
    Learners can seek clarification and guidance from course instructors through multiple channels such as email, discussion forums, and other online communication platforms.
  • Global Networking Opportunities:
    The learner community comprises students from institutions across India as well as professionals from various industries worldwide, fostering an enriching exchange of ideas and collaborative learning experiences.
  • Promotion of Self-Learning:
    The platform nurtures a culture of independent and self-directed learning, encouraging students to take ownership of their educational journey.
  • Benchmarking and Self-Evaluation:
    Learners can assess their performance and measure their competencies against a diverse pool of students nationwide, facilitating continuous academic growth and improvement.
  • One of the biggest advantages offered by NPTEL is that, for certain courses, a learner can earn credits for completing the course on the platform and these credits can even be transferred to the academic record of the learner.

A SWAYAM-NPTEL committee was formed with the permission of Hon’ble Provost on
23/08/2025. The committee is headed by Prof. (Dr.) Vedvyas Dwivedi (Hon’ble Provost) and Dr.
Kalpana Metre as University Coordinator ( Single Point of Contact).

The Team Leads :

1. Prof. (Dr.) Vedvyas Dwivedi : Honourable Provost
2. Dr. Kalpana Metre : University Coordinator ( Single Point of Contact)

List of School Coordinators:

Sr. No.
Name of School
Name of School Coordinator
Email-Id
1
School of Technology & Engineering
Mr. Suvik Oza
2
School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology
Dr. Kalpana Metre
3
School of Business
Mr. Saikrishna Vaidya
4
School of Design
Mr. Saikrishna Vaidya
5
School of Pharmacy
Ms. Prajakta Kulkarni
6
School of Science
Mr. Dipak Chavda
7
School of Medical and Paramedical Sciences
Ms. Rubina Diwan
8
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Mr. Nimitt Sharma
9
School of Physiotherapy
Dr. Drashti Soni
10
College of Nursing
Ms. Rubina Diwan

SWAYAM-NPTEL Local chapter page of University on NPTEL portal:

During the period from July 2025 – November 2025, several initiatives were undertaken to increase awareness, enrolment, and successful completion of MOOCs courses. The chapter
has continued its commitment to promoting lifelong learning aligned with the objectives of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Activities Conducted:

Formation of school coordinators and Awareness Session:

The coordinators from the different schools are nominated by the Deans of the respective schools. The meeting of all the school coordinators was conducted in the presence of Hon’ble Provost at his cabin. He briefed about SWAYAM-NPTEL initiatives and their benefits for students and teachers. SPOC explained the roles and responsibilities of the school representatives. SPOC explained the courses available on SWAYAM/NPTEL platform as well as on MOOC.org.

 

Review Meetings and Monitoring of Registration:

In Review meeting, review of the status of MOOCs Registration in different school is monitored. School coordinators are guided to motivate the students and staff for registration for various MOOCs courses.

 

Creation and Updating of SWAYAM-NPTEL information on University Portal:

 

Regular Updates and Reminders:

Periodic circulars, WhatsApp group notifications were used to keep learners informed about course deadlines, exam registration, and new course releases.

Participation Summary:

Sr. No. Description No. of Students No. of Faculty Members (Certified/Completed) No. of Faculty Members (FDP) Total
1 SOTE 0 0 0 0
2 SOCSET 244 7 18 269
3 SOB 3 0 2 5
4 SOD 0 0 0 0
5 SOP 18 0 4 22
6 SOS 0 0 0 0
7 SOM & PMS 0 0 2 2
8 SOH & SS 0 0 0 0
9 SOPT 0 21 0 21
10 CON 0 3 / 1 9 13
Total 265 32 35 332

Notable performance was observed in disciplines such as Computer Science and Physiotherapy.

Screenshot of sample NPTEL certificate :

Future Plan of Action (December 2025 – May 2026)

• To increase student enrolment by 20% through continuous motivation and guidance.

• To encourage at least one MOOC course completion per faculty member per
semester.

Conclusion:

The first half of the academic year 2025-26 marked significant growth in the active participation of both students and faculty members in MOOCs courses, ATAL-AICTE FDPs. The Local Chapter at ITM SLS Baroda University, Vadodara remains committed to fostering a culture of self-learning, skill enhancement, and academic excellence through these online learning initiatives.

MOOCs / SWAYAM / NPTEL Courses :

Period: Jan-April 2026

MOOCs / SWAYAM / NPTEL Courses :

Period: July 2025 – November 2025

Sr. No. Name of School No. of Students Course Branch Semester Course Name / FDP Name Course Provider Course Duration Credits / NA Completion Status
1 School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology 115 B.Tech CSE, IT, AI & DS, CS 3 Java Fundamentals Oracle Academy 90 Hrs NA Certified
1 School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology 126 B.Tech CSE, IT, AI & DS, CS 3 Database Foundations Oracle Academy 90 Hrs NA Certified
1 School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology 4 Faculty Faculty Faculty Java Fundamentals Oracle Academy 90 Hrs NA Certified
1 School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology 3 Faculty Faculty Faculty Database Foundations Oracle Academy 90 Hrs NA Certified
1 School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology 17 Faculty Faculty Faculty FDP AICTE-ATAL (National) 1 Week NA Certified
1 School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology 1 B.Tech IT 3 Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms using Python NPTEL 8 Weeks 2 Certified
Total: 266 (Students: 242 | Faculty: 24)
2 School of Business 2 Faculty Faculty Faculty ATAL FDP AICTE-ATAL 1 Week NA Enrolled
2 School of Business 1 MBA MBA 3 Tech for Good: The Role of ICT in Achieving the SDGs edX 10 Weeks NA Enrolled
2 School of Business 2 MBA MBA 3 Digital Marketing & Generative AI Forage 1 Week NA Certified
Total: 05 (Student: 03 | Faculty: 02)
3 School of Pharmacy 5 B.Pharm B.Pharm 7 21.5 Hrs VA Certified
3 School of Pharmacy 2 B.Pharm B.Pharm 7 16.5 Hrs VA Certified
3 School of Pharmacy 11 B.Pharm B.Pharm 7 2 Hrs VA Certified
3 School of Pharmacy 1/3 Faculty Faculty Faculty ATAL FDP AICTE-ATAL 1 Week NA Certified / Enrolled
Total: 22 (Student: 18 | Faculty: 04)
4 School of Medical & Paramedical Sciences 2 Paramedical Faculty Paramedical Next-Gen Healthcare: IoT & AI for Predictive Diagnostics ATAL-FDP 1 Week NA Certified
Total: 02 (Student: 0 | Faculty: 02)
5 School of Physiotherapy 21 Physiotherapy Faculty Physiotherapy Abnormal Psychology SWAYAM 6 Weeks 6 Enrolled
Total: 21 (Student: 0 | Faculty: 21)
6 College of Nursing 1 Nursing Faculty Nursing Introduction to Biostatistics NPTEL 8 Weeks 2 Certified
6 College of Nursing 1 Nursing Faculty Nursing Educational Leadership NPTEL 12 Weeks 3 Completed
6 College of Nursing 1 Nursing Faculty Nursing Research Method in Health Promotion NPTEL 12 Weeks 3 Completed
6 College of Nursing 4 Nursing Faculty Nursing Next-Generation Healthcare: IoT & AI ATAL-FDP 1 Week NA Certified
6 College of Nursing 1 Nursing Faculty Nursing Developing Future Ready Educators (NEP 2020) ATAL-FDP 1 Week NA Certified
Total: 08 (Student: 0 | Faculty: 08)
Grand Total: 324 (Students: 263 | Faculty: 61)
Sr. No.
Name of School
No. of Students
Course
Branch
Semester
Course Name/ FDP Name
Course Provider
Course Duration ( In weeks or Hrs.)
Course Credits/NA
Completion Status(Enrolled/Completed/Certified)
1
School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology
115
B.Tech
CSE. IT, AI &DS , CS
3
Java Fundamentals
Oracle Academy
90 Hrs
NA
Certified
2
School of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology
Dr. Kalpana Metre
3
School of Business
Mr. Saikrishna Vaidya
4
School of Design
Mr. Saikrishna Vaidya
5
School of Pharmacy
Ms. Prajakta Kulkarni
6
School of Science
Mr. Dipak Chavda
7
School of Medical and Paramedical Sciences
Ms. Rubina Diwan
8
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Mr. Nimitt Sharma
9
School of Physiotherapy
Dr. Drashti Soni
10
College of Nursing
Ms. Rubina Diwan