Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU Jaipur) is a venture of the renowned Rajendra and Ursula Joshi Charitable Trust (RUJCT). It is the first Indian University to offer only skill-based programs and has established itself as a leading education provider with prime focus on holistic skills training based on Swiss Dual System using machinery and equipment procured from the best manufacturers all across the globe. BSDU is thus able to imbibe excellence in skills training and competitive abilities in students.

After completion of due formalities, GOR issued an Ordinance to establish BSDU on 29th December 2016 which was converted into BSDU Act No. 3 of 2017. Dr R K Joshi is the Founder Chairman of BSDU which is a unique skill development University in India.

Bhartiya Skill Development University is a multidisciplinary skills university offering B.Voc, M.Voc and Ph.D degrees in different skills disciplines. In addition to that, BSDU also offers programs on Skill Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, PG Diploma and Specialized Trainings in different skill domains. BSDU programs are in compliance with UGC Instructions for Vocational Programs, National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and the guidelines provided by respective Sector Skill Councils (SSC) incorporating the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualification Packs (QP). BSDU prides itself on being the first pure skills University in India and provides skills training of global standard from its campuses situated in Mahindra World City, Jaipur.

SKILL SCHOOLS

Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU Jaipur) is home to Thirteen Skill Schools which are alive to the plurality of diverse skill courses and are an integral part of University’s vision to thrive for Global Excellence in Skill Development. The Skill Schools set the pace at the University by providing international ambiance in a local setting with innovative and engaging teaching methods, globally benchmarked skill curricula and a true mix of Swiss and Indian faculty members. This is key to the building a multi-disciplinary research led ecosystem of skill education in India.

SWISS DUAL SYSTEM

The whole training is based on Swiss Dual System comprising of “On the job Training” and “Vocational School” which has been adopted after carrying out due modifications to suit the Indian industry. In Switzerland, there are about 247 trades available for skill development. BSDU taking a cue from it, is today poised to offer such inter industry courses to the Indian Youth. In contrast to Swiss Model which is for three to four years, the BSDU model is for three-years degree course, each year comprising of two semesters, with I, III & V semester with BSDU and II, IV & VI semester with the industry.

BSDU Model of Skills Education

The UGC has approved B.Voc programs based on the National Skill Qualification Framework, to address the critical requirements of Skill sets to make the candidates industry ready. It’s a great opportunity to shape the careers of youth in the relevant skill sectors. BSDU has evolved B.Voc curriculum having 60% Skills and 40% General Education component. The Skill component is essentially covers the skills needed in a given skill area and is almost entirely hands-on work of the state of the art machines and equipment sourced from the best brands worldwide. To supplement the skills acquired at the university, the students are sent for industrial internship every alternate semester.

APPROVALS

The University has been incorporated by Government of Rajasthan vide State Legislature Act No. 3 of 2017 (Bhartiya Skill Development University Jaipur Act 2017) and notified vide Notification No. F.2(4) Vidhi/2017 dated 30th March, 2017. University Grants Commission approved the establishment of Bhartiya Skill Development University Jaipur under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act 1956.