Technical Education in India - Industry Professionals Survey
Technical education in India has undergone a remarkable evolution over the years, navigating a journey marked by significant transformations and advancements. From its humble beginnings rooted in traditional craftsmanship and apprenticeships, India's technical education landscape has burgeoned into a complex ecosystem of institutions, curricula, and technological advancements. The past has seen the inception of pioneering initiatives, the present witnesses a dynamic interplay of academic rigor and industry relevance, while the future promises an exciting trajectory shaped by digitalization, globalization, and the urgent need for skill-driven education.
Your expertise and insights as an industry professional are of paramount importance in understanding the trajectory of technical education in India. This survey, titled "Technical Education in India: Past, Present, and Future," aims to gather your valuable perspectives on how technical education has evolved over time and its alignment with industry needs. By reflecting on the past, evaluating the present, and envisioning the future, we can collectively work towards a more responsive and impactful technical education system that meets the dynamic demands of the industry. Your candid and thoughtful responses will greatly contribute to shaping a more informed and effective educational landscape. Thank you for participating and sharing your expertise.
Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and the data shared by you will not be used for identification of an individual. The findings of this survey are meant for group behaviour study and shall be used to improve the quality of Technical Education in India in general. Please provide the details to the best of your knowledge.
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Section 1: Respondent Information
1.1. Name of the Firm/ Organization:
1.2. Address of the Head/ Registered Office:
1.3. State/UT of the Head/ Registered Office of Firm/ Organization:
----------Select State-----------
Andhra Pradesh
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Dadar and Nagar Haveli
Daman and Diu
Delhi Delhi (The Government of NCT of Delhi)
Goa
Gujarat
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Odisha
Puducherry
Punjab
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
1.4. Designation of the Respondent:
1.5. Type of your Firm (Choose from any one of the following below-Public, Private, LLP, PSU, etc):
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Public Limited
Private Limited
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Government Undertaking/ Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
----------Select Type of firm Scale-----------
Startup
Small Scale
Medium Scale
Large Scale
1.6. Number of Employees in Firm (Choose any one of the following):
----------Select Number of Employees in Firm-----------
Less than 50 employees
50 to 200 employees
200 to 1000 employees
More than 1000 employees
1.7. Sector of the Firm/Organisation (Choose all that apply) *
Aerospace and Aviation
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing
Automotive/ Automobile
Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Sector
Beauty and Wellness Sector
Biotechnology
Capital Goods
Chemical
Defence Manufacturing
Domestic Workers Sector
Education
Electronic Systems
Energy
Food Industry
Furniture and Fittings
Gem and Jewellery
Handicrafts and Carpet
Healthcare
Hydrocarbon
Iron and Steel
Infrastructure
Instrumentation, Automation, Surveillance and Communication
IT-ITeS
Leather
Life Sciences
Logistics
Management and Entrepreneurship
Manufacturing
Marine Sector
Media and Entertainment
Metals and Mining
Oil, Gas and Petroleum
Paper and Packaging
Pharmaceuticals
Retail and e-Commerce
Sports and Fitness Sector
Telecom
Textile
Tourism and Hospitality
Any other (Please mark & specify below.)
Section 2: Industry-Academia Collaboration
2.1. What type of academic institutions do you collaborate or wish to collaborate with? Choose all that apply from below:
Engineering and Technology/Skill-oriented Institutions
Polytechnic Institutions
Engineering Institutions
Postgraduate Engineering Institutions
Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
Vocational Training Centers
Pharmaceutical Institutions
Polytechnic Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Management Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
Diploma Institutions
Architecture Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
Town Planning Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
Applied Arts and Crafts Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
Hotel Management and Catering Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
Computer Applications Institutions
Postgraduate Institutions
Undergraduate Institutions
2.2. What type of collaboration do you have with the academic institutes? Choose all that apply.*
Student Internship opportunities
Student Placement opportunities
Centre of Excellence setup
Curriculum advisory participation
Hackathons/Competitions
Industry visits
Laboratory setup
Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs)
Product design
Research projects
Skill development programs/Hands-on training sessions
Sponsoring events
Workshops/Seminars/Guest lectures
Any other (Please mark & specify below.)
2.3. How much average time is spent by your organization on academic collaboration (hours per month)?
Section 3: Graduates' Employability
3.1. What type of graduates/ passouts do you employ? Choose all that apply from below:
Engineering and Technology/Skill-oriented
Diploma-level
Undergraduate-level
Postgraduate-level
Industrial Training Institute (ITI)-level
Vocational Training Center-level
Pharmaceutical
Diploma-level
Undergraduate-Level
Postgraduate-Level
Management
Diploma-Level
Undergraduate-Level
Postgraduate-Level
Architecture
Undergraduate-Level
Postgraduate-Level
Town Planning
Undergraduate-Level
Postgraduate-Level
Applied Arts and Crafts
Undergraduate-Level
Postgraduate-Level
Hotel Management and Catering
Undergraduate-Level
Postgraduate-Level
Computer Applications
Postgraduate-Level
Undergraduate-Level
3.2. Types of academic institutes from which you employ graduates/ passouts (Choose all that apply):
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Institutes of National Importance (e.g., IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, IIMs, IISERs, IISC etc)
Government Institutes/Colleges
Government Universities/ Government Deemed-to-be Universities
Private Universities/ Private Deemed-to-be Universities
Private College
Any other (Please select & specify below.)
3.3. Specify the areas (if any) where the newly employed graduates/ passouts are deficient with regards to the necessary work-ready skills.
Communication Skills
Cross Functional Skills
Digital Literacy
Technical Skills
Project Management
Research and Report Writing Skills
Soft Skills
Sustainability
3.4. What training/skill-development is given to newly employed graduates/ passouts after joining your organization? Choose all that apply.
Compliance and Regulatory Training
Cross-Functional Training
Estimation, Budgeting and Costing
Job-Specific Training
Product or Service Training
Professional Competence
Project Management Training
Soft-skills Training
Any other (Please mark & specify below.)
Section 4: Future Projections
4.1. Changes in processes / practices / technologies / job roles taking place in your area of work / organisation /sector(choose all that apply):
4.2. Rank the top 5 disciplines that you anticipate will be in higher demand in India over the next five years. (Click on Add after selecting)
Disciplines:
-------------Select the disciplines------------------
3D Printing
5G and beyond
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Advanced Automation
Advanced Data Analytics and Edge Computing
Aerospace and Space Exploration
Agricultural Technology (AgTech)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Blockchain Technology
Building Information Modeling
Clean Technology (CleanTech)/Green Technology
Cloud Computing
Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
Computer Vision
Cybersecurity and Cyber Physical Systems Security
Digital Marketing
Digital Twinning Technologies
E-commerce
Education Technology (EdTech)
E-Learning and Education Technology (EdTech)
Financial Technology (Fintech)
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Medical Device Integration
Mixed Reality
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Quantum Computing
Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
Regulatory Compliance
Renewable Energy
Retail Automation
Risk Management
Robotics and Automation
Smart Cities
Smart Manufacturing
Sustainable Practices
Telemedicine and Remote Health Monitoring
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Ranked Disciplines:
Section 5: Factors Influencing Change
5.1. Rank the top five factors from 1 to 5 that you believe are contributing to the changing demand for your field in India, with rank 1 being the highest contributing factor. (Click on Add after selecting)
Factors:
-------------Select the factors------------------
a. Changing consumer needs/Behaviour
b. Cybersecurity issues
c. Demographic Dividend
d. Digital Transformation
e. Economic Growth
f. Education Opportunities
g. Environmental Concerns
h. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
i. Healthcare Needs
j. Global Supply Chains
k. Government Incentives
l. Government Initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Digital India'
m. Government Policies/Regulations
n. Opening up of markets
o. Research and Development (R&D)
p. Skill upgradation
q. Startup Ecosystem
r. Technological Advancements
s. Urbanization
Add
Ranked Factors:
5.2. Rank the top five challenges or barriers that you foresee are hindering the growth of your field in India, with rank 1 being the greatest challenge. (Click on Add after selecting)
Barriers:
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a. Access to Capital
b. Access to Latest Technology
c. Bureaucracy
d. Cultural Barriers
e. Cybersecurity Issues
f. Environmental and Sustainability Issues
g. Global Competition
h. Infrastructure Constraints
i. Intellectual Property Concerns
j. Lack of professional competence in fresh graduates
k. Non-availability of Skilled Workforce
l. Regulatory Hurdles
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Ranked Barriers:
Section 6: Skill Development and Adaptation
6.1. Rank the top five skills and competencies that you believe will be most sought after in the future of your field, with rank 1 being the most important skill/competency. (Click on Add after selecting)
Competencies:
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a. Analytical Thinking
b. Communication Skills
c. Creativity and Innovation
d. Curiosity and lifelong learning
e. Dependability and attention to detail
f. Empathy
g. Leadership and social influence
h. Motivation and self-awareness
i. Project Management
j. Problem-Solving
k. Quality control
l. Resilience, flexibility, and agility
m. Technology Design and Programming
n. Technology Use, Monitoring and Control
o. Values and ethics
Add
Ranked Competencies:
6.2. Choose the trade-specific skills (as many as applicable) that you would recommend professionals to acquire in order to enhance their career prospects in future (over the next five years).
3D Printing
5G and beyond
Adv. Artificial Intelligence & Mach. Learning
Advanced Automation
Adv. Data Analytics & Edge Computing
Aerospace and Space Exploration
Agricultural Technology (AgTech)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Blockchain Technology
Building Information Modeling
Clean Tech. (CleanTech)/Green Tech.
Cloud Computing
Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
Computer Vision
Cybersecurity & Cyber Physical Sys. Sec.
Digital Marketing
Digital twinning Technologies
E-commerce
Education Technology (EdTech)
E-Learning and Edu. Tech. (EdTech)
Financial Technology (Fintech)
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Medical Device Integration
Mixed reality
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Quantum Computing
Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Renewable Energy
Retail Automation
Risk Management
Robotics and Automation
Smart Cities
Smart Manufacturing
Sustainable Practices
Telemedicine and Remote Health Monitoring
Any Other (please specify):
Section 7: Recommendations and Improvements
7.1. In your opinion, what measures could enhance the collaboration between industry and educational institutions in India?
(Choose as many as applicable)
Alumni Industry Networks
Career Counselling & Placement Services
Entrepreneurship Incubation Centres
Faculty Exchange Programs
Industry-Academia Networking Events
Industry-recognized certifications
Industry-Funded Scholarships and Grants
Industry-Linked Case Studies
Internship & Apprenticeships
Joint Conferences and Publications
Mentorship Programs
Skill Development Programs
Any Other (please specify):
7.2. What suggestions would you make to the educational institutes in order to improve the quality of their graduates in India? (Choose as many as appliable)
Blended Learning approach
Career Counselling
Emphasize Practical Skills
Encourage Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Focus on Interdisciplinary Learning
Global collaboration and exchange programs
Implement Real-World Simulations
Improve Research Capabilities
Integrate Soft Skills Training
Joint Mentorship Programmes with Industry professionals
Project-based Learning
Promote Continuous Learning
Revise Curriculum Regularly
Update Technology and Infrastructure
Any Other (please specify):
Section 8: Closing Remarks
Please share anything in addition to the above regarding technical education in India and its relationship with the industry.
Thank you for participating in this survey. Your insights as a student are crucial for understanding the technical education in India.
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