The Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) at NITTTR Chandigarh was established in 1971 by Ministry of Education, Government of India (formerly MHRD), with the mission of ensuring that technical education curricula remain responsive to the dynamic needs of the world of work. Established as a core component of the Institute's mandate, the CDC was conceived with the vision of developing need-based, industry-aligned, and future-oriented curricula for diploma and degree-level technical programs. Over the decades, the CDC has developed a scientific and systematic approach to curriculum design and revision, offering its expertise to Directorates, Boards of Technical Education, and Universities across the Northern Region.
With the advent of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the CDC's role has become even more pivotal. The Centre now plays a critical part in facilitating the implementation of NEP 2020 mandates-including multidisciplinary education, flexible entry-exit options, skill integration, and outcome-based education-through the design of curricula that are NSQF-aligned and globally benchmarked. In sync with industry 4.0 demands, the CDC supports the introduction of diploma and degree programs in emerging and future-ready technologies, aligned with National Credit Framework ensuring that learners gain competencies that enhance their employability in both domestic and international job markets.
The Centre not only facilitates curriculum reforms for technical institutes but also contributes to national initiatives aimed at transforming higher education to meet global standards and societal needs. It also ensures enhancement of professional competencies for curriculum planners and educators by conducting orientation and training programs, enabling institutions to adapt swiftly to globalization, digital transformation, and the evolving landscape of technical and vocational education.
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