The Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Centre for Skill and Vocational Education (PDDUCSVE) Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, has been established with the objective of promoting skill-based, vocational, and employability-oriented education in accordance with the vision of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 and the growing demands of industry and society.
The Centre aims to bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements by providing practical exposure, professional training, vocational education, entrepreneurship development, and employability enhancement programmes. The Centre focuses on developing technical, professional, communication, digital, managerial, and life skills among students, employees, and lifelong learners through various training programmes, workshops, certification courses, internships, and industry collaborations.
The Centre also works towards promoting innovation, self-employment, start-up culture, and community engagement through multidisciplinary vocational and skill development initiatives.
Vision
To emerge as a leading Centre of excellence in skill and vocational education by empowering learners with industry-oriented competencies, employability skills, innovation, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning for sustainable socio-economic development.
Mission
- To provide quality skill-based and vocational education aligned with National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, industry standards, and emerging employment opportunities.
- To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements through practical training, internships, apprenticeships, and hands-on exposure.
- To enhance employability, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, communication, and professional skills among students and learners.
- To collaborate with industries, government agencies, training institutions, and professional organizations for capacity building and skill development initiatives.
- To promote innovation, self-employment, startup culture, and community-oriented vocational education programmes.
- To organize workshops, certification courses, training programmes, and career guidance activities for holistic professional development.
- To facilitate inclusive, flexible, and multidisciplinary vocational education for students, employees, and lifelong learners.
Objectives
The establishment of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Centre for Skill and Vocational Education in University is a cornerstone in realizing the NEP 2020 vision of a flexible, learner-centric, and employment-oriented higher education system. It offers a transformative space for integrating academic knowledge with practical skills, enhancing not only employability but also economic productivity and social mobility, especially for first-generation learners and marginalized groups.
Offer skill-based Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programs aligned with NSQF (National Skills Qualifications Framework).
Promote entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training through industry linkages.
Facilitate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and upskilling of the workforce.
Provide a platform for life-long learning, adult education, and community-based training.
Integrate soft skills, digital literacy, and employability skills into the curriculum.
Major Activities
- Skill Development Programmes
- Vocational Education & Training
- Employability Enhancement Workshops
- Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
- Internship & Apprenticeship Facilitation
- Career Counseling & Placement Support
- Soft Skills & Personality Development Training
- Digital Literacy & ICT Training
- Industry Interaction Sessions
- Expert Lectures & Seminars
- Certification Courses
- Community Outreach & Extension Activities
- Startup & Innovation Promotion Activities
Academic and Training Areas
The Centre conducts and promotes programmes in the following areas:
- Employability Skills
- Communication Skills
- Information Technology & Digital Skills
- Entrepreneurship & Start-up Development
- Office Management & Administrative Skills
- Professional & Managerial Skills
- Vocational and Technical Training
- Soft Skills & Personality Development
- Life Skills Education
- Industry-Oriented Certification Courses
Facilities
- Smart Classrooms
- Seminar & Training Hall
- ICT-Enabled Teaching Facilities
- Digital Learning Resources
- Career Guidance & Counselling Support
- Workshop & Practical Training Facilities
- Skill Development Infrastructure
- Industry Interaction Support
Collaborations
The Centre actively collaborates with:
- Industries and Corporate Organizations
- Government Departments & Agencies
- Skill Development Missions
- Training and Certification Bodies
- Educational Institutions
- Professional Organizations
- Entrepreneurship & Start-up Ecosystems
for conducting skill development programmes, vocational training, internships, workshops, and employability enhancement activities.