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@article{194806,
        author = {PILLIKALLA SHAIK SHAJIYA and N RAJITHA},
        title = {A Study on Engineering Students’ Perception and Challenges towards Completing Mandatory Professional and Open Electives through NPTEL},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {5473-5479},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194806},
        abstract = {Today’s education system emphasizes digital learning platforms to enhance students’ knowledge and employability skills, and with the introduction of SWAYAM–NPTEL courses as the mandatory professional and open electives, engineering students are encouraged to adopt self-directed and flexible learning methods; however, the effectiveness of these courses depends on students’ perception and the challenges faced during completion. The objective of this study is to examine the perception of engineering students towards mandatory NPTEL courses and to analyze the challenges encountered by them at G. Pullaiah College of Engineering and Technology (GPCET), Kurnool, by focusing on key factors such as learning value, course quality, certification value, institutional support, assessment system, and learner effort. The study is based on primary data collected through a structured questionnaire using convenience sampling, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and regression analysis. The results reveal that students generally hold a positive perception towards NPTEL courses as they enhance subject knowledge, promote self-learning, and help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, though challenges such as difficulty in understanding course content, time constraints, and pressure of mandatory credit completion still persist. Hence, the study concludes that NPTEL courses significantly contribute to improving students’ learning outcomes and employability, while emphasizing the need for better institutional support, effective guidance, and improved course design to maximize their benefits.},
        keywords = {NPTEL, SWAYAM, Student Perception, Online Learning Platforms, Engineering Education, Employability Skills.},
        month = {March},
        }