CM Omar Abdullah asserts that the "Design Your Degree" approach will enhance higher education.

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With the increasing acceptance of the "Design Your Degree" model—a new concept under which students are able to customize their academic career according to their passions and professional ambitions—Indian higher education is in a state of transition. Omar Abdullah, ex-chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, recently expressed lots of enthusiasm regarding the method, which has garnered more national interest.

Compared to inflexible, conventional degree paths, the "Design Your Degree" model permits students to create their own courses of study across a range of disciplines. This enables them to build a customized academic record that aligns with industry demands, so they can graduate prepared with skills for evolving job markets.

Under this system, students can take courses from multiple disciplines, forming an interdisciplinary educational environment.It is especially useful in today's rapidly evolving workplace, where there is an increasing demand for hybrid skill sets, like the combination of business and technology or the humanities and data analysis.

Long-time promoter of progressive policies in education, Omar Abdullah, praised the "Design Your Degree" idea as skill- and student-centered. He highlighted the fact that such an approach favors innovation, versatility, and learning through experience while the conventional method of education attempts to confine students to predefined study programs.

The increasing popularity of this model indicates how educational systems are transforming to be more student-centered and dynamic. Many institutions across India are also exploring the possibility of applying similar models in order to grant students greater autonomy over learning streams.

Through Abdullah's support, the campaign will be able to gain more traction, enabling policymakers and schools to implement flexible curriculum options into mainstream tertiary education.

Despite the potential of the model, challenges of faculty development, curriculum re-design, and accreditation need to be resolved to ensure that its large-scale implementation becomes a reality. But with right strategies in hand, the "Design Your Degree" model can revolutionize higher education by linking academic education to industry requirements.

With more and more debates surrounding education reforms, everyone is observing how policymakers and universities will embrace this model to reshape the future of Indian higher education.