Hindu College, a pioneer institution, has been the first to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The college has built state-of-the-art labs to prove its commitment to infrastructure development. We spoke to Professor Anju Srivastava to find out CUET 2024: Top Courses Of Hindu College and High Cut-Off.
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The Vision Behind the Implementation
Professor Srivastava says the college started implementing NEP 2020 in 2021 itself.
The college focused on practical components like research, lab work, and skill enhancement which are the core of the policy.
The management had already prepared a Vision 2030 document which had infrastructure development, academic blocks, and labs in it.
Since the college had that vision in place, it was easy to implement NEP 2020.
Research Culture
A big part of the college’s vision was to have a research center.
Since the formative years of the students are the most important, the management decided to create an environment where students can explore their interests freely.
This research center now has five floors and 50,000 sq ft with 20 labs covering various disciplines like sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
The presence of advanced equipment and wide lab facilities has naturally prompted students to do research and use the resources to the fullest.
This setup has given students opportunities to do projects, internships, and collaborative programs with reputed institutions like IIT Delhi.
Financial Challenges and Solutions
Professor Srivastava admits the financial challenges that came with this huge development.
The college didn’t rely only on government funding as the UGC structure has its constraints.
Instead, they reached out to industry connections, donors, and a strong alumni network.
These partnerships have funded advanced instruments and infrastructure.
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Innovation and Sustainability
The college has also been innovative in addressing environmental issues.
For instance, during Delhi’s pollution crisis, the faculty developed air purifiers and UV disinfectant machines which were well received.
These initiatives show the college’s commitment to sustainability and public health.
Preserving Heritage While Expanding
Hindu College with its 125 years of history has faced challenges in preserving its heritage buildings while expanding infrastructure.
The decision to demolish the old boys’ hostel built in the 1950s was driven by the need for more space and modern amenities.
Though it was a difficult decision, it ensured that future generations of students would have a better living environment.
Adapting to Changing Population
The college has seen a change in student population, especially with the introduction of a centralized admission process and CUET.
Students from diverse regions, especially from southern states have been attracted to Hindu College and now the college has a diverse and vibrant student body.
The college expects more diversity with new admission policies and will enrich the academic and cultural environment.
Popular Courses and Future Plans
Hindu College will continue to offer commerce, economics, political science, history, physics, and chemistry.
CUET results are delayed, we are preparing for it so that the new session starts smoothly despite the hiccups.
In short, Hindu College has set the bar high with NEP 2020 and planning and innovation. Students will have a great future ahead.
