Dr. Preeti Patil
Dean Academics and Autonomy
D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune
About Dr. Preeti Patil
Dr. Preeti S. Patil is Dean Academics and Autonomy, and Head & Professor in the Department of Information Technology at D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune.
She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from NMIMS University, Mumbai and has over 22 years of academic, administrative, and research experience.
Dr. Patil has published 80+ research papers, holds 9 granted patents, and has guided Ph.D. scholars.
Her expertise includes Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Information Security.
A Wipro Mission10X and Dale Carnegie Certified Trainer, she is actively involved in Institutional Development, Autonomy Implementation, and Academic Leadership initiatives.
Session Title
Transformative Educational Frameworks under NEP 2020
Session Overview
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a transformative framework aimed at restructuring the Indian education system to make it holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary, and aligned with 21st-century skills. It emphasizes equity, inclusion, and quality education for all learners.
Key Transformative Frameworks
- Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approach Flexible learning across science, arts, and vocational fields. Promotes overall intellectual and personal growth.
- Competency-Based and Experiential Learning Emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills. Reduces rote memorization, encourages application-based learning.
- Technology Integration in Education Adoption of digital tools, virtual labs, and blended learning models. Expands access and enhances teaching effectiveness.
- Autonomy and Institutional Transformation Encourages multidisciplinary universities and academic freedom. Strengthens governance, innovation, and quality standards.
- Inclusive and Equitable Education Focus on accessibility, diversity, and lifelong learning. Supports marginalized and differently-abled learners.