Summary – Aligarh Muslim University Adds 31 New Courses to SWAYAM Site
• The SWAYAM site, created by the Union government, offers 31 new courses for the 2024–2025 academic year.
• The courses cover a wide range of subjects including Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Wildlife Sciences, Forensic Medicine, Commerce, Economics, English, Geography, Public Administration, Sociology, Political Science, Library and Information Science, Law, Psychology, Urdu, Hindi, and Sunni Theology.
On the SWAYAM platform, Aligarh Muslim University has added 31 new courses for the 2024–2025 academic year. The Union government developed the portal with the goal of offering free online courses and enhancing student education.
The demands of students from around the country have been considered in the creation of these widely-ranging courses. Among these are Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Wildlife Sciences, Forensic Medicine, English, Geography, Commerce, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Library and Information Science, and Sunni Theology.
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has supported these courses, which are the result of a partnership between the esteemed NPTEL, IIT Madras, and the Department of Computer Science at AMU. This collaboration guarantees that the courses meet the most recent requirements for education and are of the best caliber. Enrollment is now open for them at no cost through the SWAYAM site.
Aligarh Muslim University, also known as AMU, is a public central university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was first founded in 1875 as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
After the Aligarh Muslim University Act, Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College changed its name to Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. Its three off-campus locations are in Kishanganj Center (Bihar), AMU Murshidabad Center (West Bengal), and AMU Malappuram Campus (Kerala).
At its founding, the university was designated as an institution of national importance under the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution. It now offers over 300 courses in both traditional and modern fields of study.
According to Prof. Aasim Zafar, the university’s SWAYAM Coordinator, students from any university can enroll in these online courses according on their needs. The courses are scheduled to start on [July 22]. Of the 31 courses, 28 will last for 12 weeks, and 3 will end in 8 weeks. Students can properly arrange their learning schedules with the aid of this information.
Plant Physiology and Metabolism, Business Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Econometric Methods, Data Science Using Python, Database Management Systems, Management Concepts, and Mathematical Methods-I (Economics) are just a few of the many courses offered. The SWAYAM portal has the entire list accessible.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon expressed confidence that AMU’s extensive staff of scholars and high-quality subject courses will assist students across the nation. She also thanked the university’s instructors for their work. Mohammad Imran (IPS), the registrar, promised support in enhancing the infrastructure needed to create and introduce MOOCs for the SWAYAM platform.
There are no fees for students to enroll in any of the online courses that Aligarh Muslim University has released through the Swayam Portal. There is no cost for the classes.
Even though this is a free course, upon completion, you will receive a certificate. Aligarh Muslim University has established these courses on the Swayam Portal. Only after fulfilling the prerequisites, which are as follows, will you be granted the certificate.
It is expected that 25% of the assignments will be finished. In the event that there are twelve tasks, the top eight must be finished in order to receive a certificate of course completion. It is crucial to receive a minimum of 75% on the tests.
CONCLUSION : Aligarh Muslim University has added 31 new courses to the SWAYAM site for the 2024-2025 academic year, aimed at improving education and providing free online learning. The courses cover various subjects and are supported by the Ministry of Education through a partnership between NPTEL, IIT Madras, and AMU’s Department of Computer Science. Enrollment is now available at no cost.
