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Himachal Pradesh to Launch Apprenticeship-Linked Degrees in 16 Colleges
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 03:33 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government announced the rollout of apprenticeship‑linked degree courses across 16 colleges, aiming to integrate classroom learning with on‑the‑job training.
The Himachal Pradesh administration has unveiled a plan to introduce apprenticeship‑linked degree programmes in sixteen higher‑education institutions across the state. The scheme is designed to blend academic curricula with industry‑based training, allowing students to earn a formal degree while gaining hands‑on experience in relevant sectors.
Under the initiative, participating colleges will partner with approved employers to offer structured apprenticeship slots that count toward credit requirements. The government expects the model to improve employability, address skill gaps, and align graduate outcomes with the needs of local businesses.
Implementation is slated to begin in the upcoming academic session, with the education department overseeing monitoring and quality assurance. Officials have indicated that the programme will be periodically reviewed to expand to additional institutions based on demand and performance metrics.
Under the initiative, participating colleges will partner with approved employers to offer structured apprenticeship slots that count toward credit requirements. The government expects the model to improve employability, address skill gaps, and align graduate outcomes with the needs of local businesses.
Implementation is slated to begin in the upcoming academic session, with the education department overseeing monitoring and quality assurance. Officials have indicated that the programme will be periodically reviewed to expand to additional institutions based on demand and performance metrics.