SWAYAM / NPTEL

SWAYAM / NPTEL Online Courses

To democratize education by providing free access to quality learning resources to students, teachers, and lifelong learners across India.
To promote self-paced, flexible learning through technology-enabled education.
To bridge the digital divide for students in remote and rural areas.
To support the credit transfer framework under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in higher education.

Enhance access to quality education by providing courses from top institutions such as IITs, IIMs, and central universities.
Foster skill development and knowledge upgradation in various disciplines including engineering, sciences, humanities, management, and more.
Encourage lifelong learning by offering courses to students, working professionals, and other learners.
Support academic curriculum of higher education institutions through relevant, curriculum-aligned content.
Facilitate online certification and credit transfer for students enrolled in recognized institutions.
Promote the development and use of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) in the Indian educational ecosystem.

Learners gain access to high-quality learning materials created by experts from premier institutions.
Improved employability through development of domain knowledge and technical skills.
Support for academic performance via supplemental learning aligned with university syllabi.
Facilitation of credit accumulation and transfer, enabling academic flexibility.
Creation of a digitally literate and self-reliant learner community.
Increased engagement in peer learning through discussion forums and assignments.
Empowerment of learners in remote and underserved regions.