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Education
Tamil Nadu Makes HoDs Accountable for Student Skill Development and Placements
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🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:36 AM
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The Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department has announced that Heads of Departments will now oversee student skill development and placement activities, aiming to boost employability outcomes.
The Tamil Nadu Higher Education Department has issued a directive that Heads of Departments (HoDs) will be responsible for student skill development and placement initiatives across all state universities.
Under the new policy, HoDs will coordinate with industry partners, design training modules, and monitor placement statistics to ensure students acquire relevant skills.
The move is intended to strengthen the link between academia and industry, improving the employability of graduates and meeting the demand for skilled workers in the state.
The department will roll out guidelines and training for HoDs over the next few weeks, with regular audits to track progress.
Under the new policy, HoDs will coordinate with industry partners, design training modules, and monitor placement statistics to ensure students acquire relevant skills.
The move is intended to strengthen the link between academia and industry, improving the employability of graduates and meeting the demand for skilled workers in the state.
The department will roll out guidelines and training for HoDs over the next few weeks, with regular audits to track progress.