Gandhinagar, January 06, 2026: Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University, through its Swarrnim School of Computing & IT, recently organised a one-day state level Faculty Development Programme (FDP) at the university’s seminar hall. Themed on ‘Outcome Based Education in NEP and AI in Education’, the programme saw participation of some 100 faculty members from across various departments.
Organised with a view to enable faculty members understand ‘Outcome-based Education’ (OBE) in line with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP), the event also introduced participants about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning and assessment processes.
The event began with a welcome address by Prof Vikas Chandra Sharma, Convener of the FDP. He spoke about the importance of outcome-oriented curriculum design and the relevance of AI-driven pedagogical practices in contemporary higher education.
The first technical session was delivered by Dr Sagar Dave, OSD (NEP), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat. He offered a detailed perspective on OBE, covering key aspects such as Course Outcome (CO) formulation, Programme Outcome (PO) alignment, CO–PO mapping, and assessment strategies. He also shared practical insights and best practices for effective institutional implementation of OBE in accordance with NEP 2020.
The second technical session was conducted by Dr Parth Modi, OSD (IT), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat. His session focused on AI in Education, highlighting its applications in personalised learning, content development, assessment, and academic administration. The session included demonstrations of AI-based tools and discussions on emerging trends, emphasising the need for future-ready educators in a technology-driven academic ecosystem.
Both sessions saw active interaction, queries, and discussions from participants, reflecting strong engagement and interest among faculty members. The programme fostered collaborative learning, academic exchange, and encouraged educators to adopt outcome-oriented and technology-supported teaching practices. The one dayState Level FDP was coordinated by Mr. Akash Kumar, Assistant Professor.
