SWAYAM
SWAYAM – Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds – is an initiative by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, to offer online courses to learners across the country. IIMB is the coordinating institute for management education for SWAYAM
Introduction
SWAYAM Programme was established under the aegis of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, for expanding educational access and opportunities courses and pedagogies. Swayam courses cover all subjects and skill sectors from high school to higher education. SWAYAM seeks to bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy. SWAYAM designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality.
Enrolments Open For SWAYAM July 2023
Why Choose Swayam?
Through SWAYAM integrated learning platform courses from India’s top-ranking institutions and faculty are made available to learners anywhere in an asynchronous mode.
All courses on the Swayam platform are free. Learners, if they are students currently enrolled in an educational institution or university, have also the option of transferring credits earned through the SWAYAM courses to their respective home institutions.
Objective
The objective of SWAYAM effort is to take the best teaching learning resources to all, including the most disadvantaged.
- To bridge the digital divide for students who have hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution and have not been able to join the mainstream of the knowledge economy
- To provide one-stop web and mobile based interactive e-content for all courses from High School to University level
- To provide high quality learning experience using multimedia on an anytime, anywhere basis
- To provide state of the art system that allows easy access, monitoring and certification
- To provide peer interaction and discussion forum to clarify doubts.
Submit MOOC Proposal
Expression of Interest (MOOC Proposals) are invited from those who wish to offer online course(s) on the SWAYAM platform in the area of management. Interested Institutions and Universities can apply by sending a detailed MOOC proposal.
IIMB on SWAYAM
IIMB is one of the nine national coordinators and has offered more than 20 courses on SWAYAM since 2017. As a National Coordinator, IIMB receives and evaluates MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) proposals in the area of management studies from Universities and Institutions willing to offer their course on SWAYAM. Universities and Institutions can send the proposals to IIMBx, the digital learning division of IIM Bangalore.
Examination
Timed and proctored examinations are conducted twice every year; in April/ May and December for Management courses. The details of the examination will be communicated to students through the SWAYAM Website. The details of Exam dates, time, venue, procedure to apply for exam, the status of application, hall tickets and results will also be communicated through the SWAYAM Website.
Four Quadrant Approach
Components of the 4 Quadrant Approach are as below :
VIDEO LECTURE
READING MATERIAL
SELF-ASSESSMENT TESTS
ONLINE DISCUSSION
Courses
National Co-ordinators
AICTE
CEC
For Under graduate Education
IGNOU
For Diplomas and Certificates Programmes
IIMB
For Management Programmes
NPTEL
For
Engineering
UGC
NITTR
For Teacher Training Programme
NIOS
For out of School Children Educational Programme
Get In Touch
Location
IIMBx,
Indian Institute of Management,
Bannerghatta Main Rd,
Bilekahalli,
Bengaluru,
Karnataka – 560076