This document outlines the key changes to the curriculum for diploma courses in Andhra Pradesh starting in 2016. Some of the main changes include:
1. The curriculum is now designed in a semester pattern instead of being year-wise, though the first year remains year-wise.
2. All diploma courses now include a 6 month to 1 year industrial training placement.
3. New subjects like fundamentals of internet of things (IOT) and modern industry-relevant topics have been added.
4. Life skills and communication skills labs have been introduced to all branches to improve employability.
More emphasis is now placed on practical skills and labs over theoretical content to better prepare students for industry needs