Framing a syllabus for a course in a structured academic setting involves aligning the curriculum with the institution’s Program Educational Objectives (PEO), Program Outcomes (PO), and Course Outcomes (CO), and requires inputs and approvals from the Board of Studies (BoS) and the Academic Council. The process in general is :

1. Identify the Need for the Course

• Assess industry trends, academic advancements, stakeholder (students, alumni, employers) feedback, and regulatory body guidelines (UGC/ AICTE /COA/BCI).
• Ensure the course aligns with the vision and mission of the University, institution and the department.

2. Define PEOs, POs

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• Broad goals that graduates are expected to achieve 4–5 years after graduation.
• Framed by considering stakeholder inputs and institutional mission.

Program Outcomes (POs)

• Outcomes are defined by accrediting bodies like the NBA, often based on graduate attributes (GA).
• Examples include engineering knowledge, problem analysis, communication, ethics, etc.

3. Syllabus Design (Drafting Stage)

• Course title, code, semester, credits, prerequisites.
• Weekly topics/modules with learning objectives.
• Teaching methodologies (lectures, tutorials, labs, projects).
• Assessment methods (internal tests, assignments, exams).
• Recommended textbooks and reference materials.

4. Course Outcomes (COs)

• Specific, measurable skills or knowledge students should acquire by the end of the course.
• Each CO should map to one or more POs using a CO-PO matrix.
• Mapping of COs to POs and, indirectly, to PEOs.

5. Review by Department Curriculum Committee / Program lead

• Internal faculty team verifies relevance, overlap with existing courses, and CO-PO alignment.
• Suggestions are incorporated for refinement.

6. Submission to Board of Studies (BoS)

• The BoS includes subject experts from academia and industry, alumni, and faculty as per rules from ADYPU.
• Tasks:
  • Evaluate syllabus content, relevance, and academic rigor.
  • Review CO-PO-PEO alignment.
  • Recommend modifications, if needed.
  • Approve the revised draft.

6. Approval by Academic Council

• Composed of the principal/director, senior faculty, and external academic experts.
• Final approval body for curriculum and syllabus.
• Ensures alignment with academic policies and quality benchmarks.

7. Implementation

• The approved syllabus is uploaded in the ERP and distributed to faculty.
• Faculty prepare teaching plans and assessment tools in line with COs.

8. Continuous Feedback and Revision

• Regular review based on course delivery, student performance, and feedback.
• Syllabus is revised periodically through the same process.

If because of some or other reasons, revision is needed, a review committee is appointed under chairman of BOS and Dean with Dean Academics.