Building a Future-Ready AI & Emerging Technology Centre of Excellence

Academic Transformation | Policy-Aligned | Industry-Ready Outcomes

Client Profile

A leading state-level university with affiliated colleges, catering to over 25,000 students, sought to reposition itself as a future-ready institution aligned with NEP 2020, emerging technology adoption, and national skill missions.

1. The Challenge

Despite strong academic foundations, the university faced multiple structural challenges:

• Traditional curricula not aligned with emerging job roles in AI, Data, Cloud, and Automation

• Limited industry exposure for students and faculty

• Absence of structured Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in emerging technologies

• Difficulty in structuring government-ready DPRs and securing approvals

• Lack of measurable employability and impact metrics

The institution needed a policy-aligned, scalable, and fundable model to modernize education while ensuring real-world industry relevance.

2. Strategic Advisory by

Bharat Tech-Shakti Mission

(An Initiative of Yanzee)

BETTS was engaged as a knowledge and strategic advisory partner to guide the university from concept to capability, without acting as an execution vendor.

3. Advisory Scope & Approach

A. Research & Conceptualization

• Emerging technology landscape assessment (AI, Data Science, IoT, Cloud, Robotics)

• Future job role mapping aligned with industry demand

• Policy mapping with NEP 2020, NCrF, FutureSkills Prime, and Digital India

B. Detailed Project Report (DPR) & Structuring

• End-to-end DPR preparation for an AI & Emerging Technology Centre of Excellence

• Financial structuring, scalability model, and sustainability roadmap

• Alignment with ministry guidelines and funding norms

• Outcome and impact measurement framework

C. Academic & Skill Framework Design

• Curriculum modernization aligned with role-based competencies

• Design of applied labs and experiential learning models

• Faculty enablement and industry engagement frameworks

• Certification and employability pathways

D. Implementation Advisory (Consulting Role)

• Governance and rollout roadmap

• Advisory for lab setup, partnerships, and industry linkage

• Monitoring and performance tracking mechanisms

E. Impact Assessment & Reporting

• Employability and beneficiary assessment framework

• Reporting templates for ministries and governing bodies

• Replicability model for other institutions

4. Technology & Skill Focus Areas

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Data Science & Analytics

• Cloud Computing & DevOps

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Robotics & Automation

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Industry 4.0 & Digital Engineering

5. Implementation Highlights

• Establishment of a multi-domain Centre of Excellence

• Integration of hands-on labs, live projects, and case studies

• Faculty trained on emerging tools and applied methodologies

• Industry participation through guest lectures and problem statements

• Alignment of academic outcomes with real job roles, not just degrees

6. Measurable Impact

Quantitative Outcomes

• 1 AI & Emerging Technology CoE established

• 18+ future-ready skill modules designed

• 120+ faculty members enabled

• 2,500+ students trained across multiple cohorts

• 70%+ students demonstrated improved placement readiness

Qualitative Outcomes

• Stronger industry confidence in graduate capability

• Improved institutional positioning for future funding

• Replicable model for affiliated colleges

• Enhanced alignment with national education and skill missions

7. Value Delivered

For the Institution

• Future-proof academic and skill infrastructure

• Policy-compliant and fundable program design

• Stronger industry partnerships

• National-level visibility and credibility

For Students

• Exposure to applied tools and real-world problem-solving

• Job-role aligned learning pathways

• Improved employability and career readiness

For Industry

• Access to a pipeline of role-ready talent

• Reduced training and onboarding effort

8. Bharat Tech-Shakti Mission Advisory Philosophy in Action

This case demonstrates how policy intent, academic capability, and industry demand can be brought together through structured advisory—ensuring initiatives are not just launched, but approved, implemented, and impact-validated.

9. Conclusion

Through research-driven advisory, policy alignment, and outcome-focused design, Bharat Emerging Tech Shiksha Sarthi enabled the institution to move from intent to execution—creating a sustainable, scalable, and future-ready education ecosystem.