Technical Education

Symbiotic Relationship

Academia Industry Interaction

By Dr. L. N. Mittal

The book, 'Symbiotic Relationship: Academia Industry Interaction', is timely as the technical education system, barring a few national institutes, is functioning, more or less, in isolation from the world of work. According to Dr Mittal, technical education and industry exist as two separate worlds. Bookish knowledge being imparted to prepare students for achieving a degree qualification, for which the society has glamour, may not have any place in the times to come.

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Pages

162

Language

English

Published

January 2021

Rating

4.8/5

About The Book

Technical Education Young Adult

Industry, the world over, is under tremendous evolutionary pressure—changing technologies, skill requirements, work patterns, and delivery platforms are reshaping the landscape. Institutions, especially in technical education, must evolve quickly to avoid becoming obsolete. They face challenges like developing skills in new domains, adapting delivery methods, promoting autonomous learning, co-developing curricula with industry, and fostering innovation among students and faculty.

Post-COVID, building symbiotic, mutually beneficial relationships is essential. Without this, technical education risks collapse. Dr. Mittal urges a mindset shift—from mere degree attainment to competency and entrepreneurship development, with institutes guiding 30-40% of students towards MSMEs or consultancy services.

What You'll Discover:

  • Why industry collaboration is key to student success
  • How to build skill-based, future-ready programs
  • What skills really matter in the modern workplace
  • Why it’s time to rethink how we teach technical subjects

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Chapter Title Page No. 1. Present Scenario of Industry Academia Networking 1 2. Teaching Learning Process - Critical Analysis 11 3. "Concept of Use" in Technical Education 22 4. Curricular Aspects for Promoting "Concept of Use" 32 5. University Industry Linkage at BITS, PILANI 47 6. Pilot Experiment on Interactive Networking 58
Chapter Title Page No. 7. Enlargement of Pilot Experiment 72 8. Abstracts from AICTE Internship Policy Guidelines 88 9. Developing Symbiotic Relationship 95 10. Interactive Networking - Suggested Models 108 11. Glossary 121 12. Appendices 127
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. L. N. Mittal

Bestselling Author of Technical and Vocational Education.

Professor L.N. Mittal is a Chartered Civil Engineer of The Institution of Engineers (India). He completed his M. Tech in Civil Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, with distinction, and earned his Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Science & Technology, Pilani. Dr. Mittal joined NITTTR, Chandigarh, in February 1971 as faculty and retired as Professor & Head, Curriculum Development Center in October 2001. After retirement, he served at executive positions in various self-financing institutions in Haryana.

With over five decades of experience, he has made remarkable contributions to Technical and Vocational Education, Curriculum Development, and Entrepreneurship Development. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Life Member of multiple professional organizations.

Awards & Recognition
  • Consultant for feasibility studies in Nepal and Sri Lanka on behalf of the Government of India.
  • Contributor to national and international organizations, including UNESCO and AICTE.
  • Fellowship Program in Holland and the U.K. for studying Technical & Vocational Education.
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What People Say!

Book on Symbiotic Relationship : Academia Industry Interaction from Cognifront Publishers is very relevant in the present days of rapid development of industry which puts a lot of pressure on the institutions so that their students have to be prepared to be acceptable to the contemporary industry. I highly recommend this book to Principals and educational administrators.

5.0

- Dr. P. Narasimha Reddy

Executive Director, Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Telangana,Hyderabad, Bharat

Symbiotic Relationship : Academia Industry Interaction contains valuable field-level advice. It is based on rich experiece of author on how to build mutually beneficial linkages between industry and educational institutions, leading to better employment and quality of graduates as well. Detailed impressions emailed.

5.0

- Dr. M.M. Malhotra

Ph.D.(MSB); FIHE; LMISET; M.Kappa Delta Pi( Honor Society in Education); Former Principal/Director; Education Specialist/Consultant World Bank, ADB, UNESCO,EdCil, NITTTR, Chandigarh, Bharat

Thank you sir. I am just asking our librarian to order 5 books [Symbiotic Relationship : Academia Industry Interaction]. We have to be learning from the experience of stalwarts like you.

4.9

- Vishwa Mohan Bansal

Chairman of New Delhi Institute of Management, Formerly Civil Servant Government of India, New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi, Bharat

Dear Mr. Suchit Tiwari, I thankfully acknowledge the receipt of the book 'Symbiotic Relationship - Academia Industry Interaction' by Dr. L N Mittal. I congratulate you and Dr. Mittal for this creative and timely work. The printing and layout of the book is impressive. I am sure that the book will be of immense use in implementing some of the features of the New Education Policy (NEP-2020) Thanking you once again

5.0

- Dr. L.K. Maheshwari

Former Vice Chanceller, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, Bharat

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