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Maulana Azad College

Affiliated to the University of Calcutta

 


SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter

What is SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter?

SWAYAM comprises 9 National Coordinators (NCs) namely NPTEL, CEC, UGC, AICTE, NIOS, IIMB, NITTTR, IGNOU and NCERT. The NCs offer online courses in the MOOC format through funding received from SWAYAM.

To better adopt MOOC integration to curriculum, every higher educational academic institution (College/University) within the country can become a Local Chapter of SWAYAM.

Once an institution becomes a SWAYAM Local Chapter, it can effectively facilitate MOOC adoption among students. The portal provides monitoring facilities to faculty members and the SWAYAM Coordinator (Single Point of Contact) to track learner progress.

About the Maulana Azad College SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter

Maulana Azad College has been functioning as a Local Chapter of SWAYAM-NPTEL since March 2025.

During the July–December 2025 and January–April 2026 semesters, a considerable number of students and faculty members enrolled in various courses offered through the SWAYAM-NPTEL platform.

Several students and faculty members achieved commendable performance and were awarded Merit Certificates by SWAYAM-NPTEL, enriching the quality of their learning experience.

The College has actively encouraged participation in SWAYAM PLUS courses to improve employability and skill development.

The College has also become an IIT CODE Chapter in partnership with IIT Madras for offering dual degree and diploma programmes for undergraduate students.

Single Point of Contact (SPOCs) of the MAC Local Chapters

For any queries or support, please contact the following Single Point of Contact (SPOCs):

Platform Coordinator Email
SWAYAM Dr. Ajanta Mukherji
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry 		swayam.lc@maulanaazadcollegekolkata.ac.in
SWAYAM PLUS Dr. Palash Mandal
Associate Professor
Department of Mathematics 		swayamplus@maulanaazadcollegekolkata.ac.in
IIT CODE Chapter Dr. Mahfuzur Rahaman
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics 		code.chapter@maulanaazadcollegekolkata.ac.in

Impact of Local Chapter in the College

Before becoming a Local Chapter, very few students and faculty members were aware of SWAYAM-NPTEL courses.

After obtaining Local Chapter status, students and faculty members have been regularly informed about workshops, seminars and courses through emails, WhatsApp groups and social media.

The SWAYAM courses conducted during the July–December 2025 and January–April 2026 sessions were widely publicized through posters, emails, chat groups and social media platforms.

What are the benefits of joining SWAYAM-NPTEL courses and getting a Certificate?

An NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) certificate is an accredited credential from IITs/IISc, primarily used to transfer course credits in universities, stand out in job placements by verifying technical skills, and qualify for internships or research opportunities.

Key Benefits of an NPTEL Certificate

  • Resume Differentiator: It proves self-motivation and technical depth to employers. The certificates are co-signed by IITs and can feature "Elite" or "Topper" badges based on the candidate's exam performance.
  • Internships & Higher Studies: Many research centers, IIT professors, and partner companies utilize the NPTEL platform for recruitment and summer internship drives, especially for high-scoring learners.
  • University Credit Transfer (subject to University norms): Under UGC/AICTE guidelines, universities can allow transfer up to 40% of course credits using SWAYAM/NPTEL certificates.
  • Faculty Development Programs (FDP): For educators and professors, NPTEL courses are often approved by AICTE as FDP points, aiding in career promotions.

What are the types of Certificates?

NPTEL certificates are issued in four categories based on the final consolidated score, which is calculated from weekly assignments (25%) and the final proctored examination (75%). The minimum passing score is 40%.

Certificate Categories

Certificate Category Eligibility Description
Elite + Gold Score ≥ 90% Awarded to learners who score 90% or above. These students are also recognized as "Toppers".
Elite + Silver 75% – 89% Awarded to learners who score between 75% and 89%.
Elite 60% – 74% Awarded to learners who score between 60% and 74%.
Successfully Completed 40% – 59% Awarded to learners who pass with a score between 40% and 59%.

Specialized & Advanced Certificates

  • Programming Certificate: For specific programming courses, NPTEL adds an unproctored programming examination, adjusting the weightage (25% assignments, 25% programming examination, 50% proctored examination) to issue a specialized Type 2 Programming Certificate.
  • Domain Certification: Earned by completing a pre-defined sequence of 5 to 6 specific courses within a particular discipline (e.g., Data Science, VLSI).
  • Industry Certifications: Specialized badges and certifications mapped to industry tracks, such as those offered in partnership with Ansys.

What are STAR AWARDS?

NPTEL recognizes outstanding learners across several STAR categories based on their examination performance, course count, and continuous learning streaks.

STAR Award Categories

  • NPTEL Domain Scholars: Complete designated core and elective courses within a specific domain with a minimum score of 55% in each course and an average score of 60%.
  • NPTEL Superstars: Appear in 4–7 examinations and emerge as a "Topper" in at least 3 examinations within the current semester.
  • NPTEL Megastars: The highest tier, requiring learners to appear in 8 or more examinations and emerge as a topper in at least 6 examinations in a semester.
  • NPTEL Evangelists: Recognized for long-term advocacy, having appeared in at least half of all NPTEL examinations conducted over the past 4 years (8 semesters) and passing at least two-thirds of them.
  • NPTEL Discipline Stars: Certified in courses of the same discipline totaling more than 50 weeks of learning, with a final score of at least 55% in each subject.
  • NPTEL Motivated Learners: Appear in at least 8 examinations across 4 semesters, pass 75% of them, and take at least one examination in each of the four semesters.
  • NPTEL Enthusiasts: Appear in at least 8 examinations across 4 semesters and pass at least 75% of the courses (continuity across all four semesters is not required).
  • NPTEL Believers: Appear in 4–7 examinations in a single semester and successfully pass at least 4 of them.
  • NPTEL Champions: Appear in 8 or more examinations in a single semester and successfully pass all of them.

For more information about the STAR Awards, please visit:

https://nptel.ac.in/nptelstars

Awareness Workshop

NPTEL Local Chapter Awareness Workshop 2025

Achievers

Session Name Category Course Certificate Category Score
July-Dec 2025 SAGNIK BISWAS Student Industrial Biotechnology Elite + Topper (Top 5%) 70%
July-Dec 2025 SUVORUP CHAKRABORTY Student Classical Sociological Theory Elite 73%
July-Dec 2025 SAGNIK BISWAS Student Biomedical Nanotechnology Elite 67%
July-Dec 2025 DEBRITRA SARKAR Student Classical Sociological Theory Elite 62%
July-Dec 2025 SRIJANI GANGULY Student Descriptive Statistics with R Software Elite 62%
July-Dec 2025 PRIYAM GANGULY Student Product and Brand Management Successfully Completed 58%
Jan-Apr 2026 MOUMITA DAN Student English for Thesis Writing Elite + Silver 86%
Jan-Apr 2026 DEEPAK KUMAR SINGH Student Fundamentals of Ecology Elite 63%
Jan-Apr 2026 DEBRITRA SARKAR Student Sociology and Sanitation: An Introduction Successfully Completed 58%
Jan-Apr 2026 DR AJANTA MUKHERJI Faculty Member The Joy of Computing using Python Elite + Gold 92%