Introduction to Software Development

A warm and affectionate welcome from the Department Software Development at PCET’s NMIET, Talegaon. The department is fully equipped with 02 laboratories and 01 well furnished LCD projector lecture hall. The department is also equipped with almost all the original software licenses required for Software Development programs as per the curricula as well as latest technology to provide our students with hands on experience. All the labs of department are equipped with 24 systems each with the ratio of 1:1 for each student.

Software Development curricular is based on industry requirement, all the latest technologies that will be helpful to meet the needs of major stakeholders. The curricular is best to design and develop the solution for the different challenges in the area of industry , society Our objective is to helping students to learn, grow, develop, and achieve their goals in their pursuit to excel in their professional career.

Through innovative teaching-learning process a teamwork approach and leadership building experience, expert session for our students to gain vital communication and critical –thinking skills. We believe that our students have been well accepted in their job profiles and have consistently exceeded expectations of the corporate world.

During study at the department, the students are encouraged to get hands-on experience in the corporate world through on job training with reputed organizations.

1. Objectives:

1. To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content of General Education.
2. To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple exit points.
3. To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industry requirements. Such graduates apart from meeting the needs of local and national industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of the global workforce

2. Levels of Awards:
The certification levels will lead to Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B. Voc. Degree in one or more vocational areas and will be offered under the aegis of the University.

This is out-lined in the table below:

Award Duration	Duration	Corresponding NSQF level
Diploma	1 year	5
Advance Diploma	2 years	6
B. Voc. Degree	3 years	7

3. Eligibility for admission in B.Voc :
The eligibility condition for admission to B.Voc. programme shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in any stream.

4. Curriculum :
The curriculum in each of the years of the programme would be a suitable mix of general education and skill development components.

5. Skill Development Components:

• The focus of skill development components shall be to equip students with appropriate knowledge, practice and attitude, so as to become work ready. The skill development components should be relevant to the industries as per their requirements.
• The curriculum should necessarily embed within itself, National Occupational Standards (NOSs) of specific job roles within the industry sector(s). This would enable the students to meet the learning outcomes specified in the NOSs.
• The overall design of the skill development component along with the job roles selected should be such that it leads to a comprehensive specialization in one or two domains
• In case NOS is not available for a specific area / job role, the university/college should get the curriculum for this developed in consultation with industry experts.
• The curriculum should also focus on work-readiness skills in each of the three years.
• Adequate attention needs to be given in curriculum design to practical work, on the job training, development of student portfolios and project work.

6. General Education Component:

• The general education component should adhere to the normal university standards.
• It should emphasize and offer courses which provide holistic development.
• However, it should not exceed 40% of the total curriculum
• Adequate emphasis should be given to language and communication skills.

The suggested credits for each of the years are as follows:

NSQF Level	Skill Component Credits	General Education Credits	Normal Calendar Duration	Exit Points/Awards
Year 1	36	24	Two Semesters	Diploma
Year 2	36	24	Four Semesters	Advanced Diploma
Year 3	36	24	Six Semesters	B. Voc. Degree
Total	108	72	-	-