Scouts and guides course mandatory in VTU-affiliated institutions
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has made the Scouts and Guides course mandatory for all affiliated technical institutions, awarding one credit point. The initiative aims to foster leadership, community service, and character development among engineering students.
Why it matters
This policy change integrates extracurricular character-building programs into the formal higher education curriculum, aligning with broader national educational goals.
The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has decided to make the Scouts and Guides course compulsory in its affiliated technical institutions from the current academic year. The course will carry one credit point.
“On the request of The Bharat Scouts and Guides-Karnataka, it has been decided to introduce Scouts and Guides courses in all VTU-affiliated colleges. Engineering students have five credit points for skill development in addition to academic credits, out of which one credit will be allotted to Scouts and Guides,” said S. Vidyashankar, Vice-Chancellor of VTU.
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