Hans News Service Hyderabad

YoungIndia Skills University, Telangana, successfully launched its industry-integrated undergraduate programmes and Digital Learning Universe at a formal event held on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor VLVSS Subba Rao said that the university is designing courses aligned with industry requirements and is committed to delivering experiential education that bridges the gap between academics and real-world applications. He stated that the university has not introduced any programme without strong industry collaboration, ensuring that students receive relevant, job-oriented training.

Elaborating on the newly launched programmes, the Vice Chancellor highlighted that the BTech in Applied Life Sciences is developed in collaboration with leading organisations such as Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Hetero, and Bharat Biotech. He explained that students will undergo classroom training only in the first semester, while the remaining semesters will be dedicated to hands-on training within partner companies. The programmes ensure world-class professional training, with the final year focused on internships. Students will also have opportunities to pursue higher education abroad after graduation.

He further said that the BSc in Cardiovascular Sciences was launched in collaboration with AIG Hospitals. He stated that students will receive direct training in the hospital environment under the supervision of expert medical professionals. He added that once trained at AIG Hospitals, students will be equipped with skills that can help them secure employment anywhere in the country, making the programme highly career-oriented. Highlighting the benefits for students, he mentioned that these programmes are designed to create strong employment opportunities for youth in Telangana, especially for students from the MPC stream, encouraging them to take advantage of these industry-integrated courses. As part of the initiative, the university also unveiled its Digital Learning Universe, powered by Tutorials Point. The Vice Chancellor noted that online learning is rapidly expanding globally, and this platform is being introduced to help individuals learn new skills at their own pace. The AI-driven platform will offer flexible learning opportunities, focusing on delivering high-quality content aligned with industry needs.

He emphasised that the university aims to move away from textbook-oriented education and instead focus on skill-based training. The Digital Learning Universe will initially offer around 75 courses across diverse domains, including Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Soft Skills, and Ethical Hacking. The Vice Chancellor also shared that the fee structure for the programmes has been designed to be accessible, with approximately Rs 1.75 lakh per year for the BTech programme and Rs 1 lakh per year for the BSc programme. Admissions for both programmes are now open, and the selection process will be based on an entrance test followed by an interview.

Aspiring students can find registration details on the official university website. He said that the last dates for applications and examination schedules will be announced soon.

Jonnalagadda Sudhakar, Registrar, Mounika from AIG Hospitals, Satish Kumar from Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, and Anubhav Maheshwari from Tutorials Point jointly unveiled the official programme poster. This landmark initiative represents a significant shift towards vocational excellence and industrial readiness within the state’s higher education framework.