The main objective of the National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is to enhance the quality of engineering and science education in the country by developing contents for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula using web based courses.

These courses cover the syllabi prescribed by VTU and approved by AICTE. Course contents will be useful for teacher and students. These courses can be used by professionals for updating their academic background

NPTEL started offering certification in the year 2014 on open online mode. The objective of enabling students to obtain certificates from courses is to make students employable in the industry or pursue a suitable higher education program.

• The course enrolment and learning is free.
• The courses are offered by the faculty of IITs, NITs, IISC, etc.
• Lessons and assignments are released every week.
• At the end of the course, proctored exam is conducted and students get a certificate.

• Students gain tangible end results.
• Students can review and assess their own progress through weekly assignments.
• Continuous assessment and interaction with course faculty.