About AEDPs

Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (AEDPs) are UGC-approved programms conducted in NAAC Accredited Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

  • Syllabus-focused classroom learning
  • Real-world industry exposure
  • Structured Apprenticeship training
  • Strong Higher Education knowledge foundation
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AEDP Academic Year 2026-27

81

NAAC Accredited HEIs

21

Districts of Odisha

11

State Universities

15

AEDP Programmes

11

AEDP Subjects

Industry-Integrated Final Year

  • Mandatory Stipendiary Apprentieship in Industry-specific institutions
  • Under the National Apprenticship Training Scheme (NATS)
  • Ministry of Education, Government of India

Why Choose AEDPs?

  • Degree + Industry Experience
  • Financial Support through Stipend
  • Job-Ready Skill Development
  • Government Backed Apprenticeship
  • Seamless transition from Education to Employment

Key Highlights

  • Strong student enrollment
  • Wide institutional outreach
  • Significant Geographic Coverage across Odisha

Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programs:

AEDPs or Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes are UGC approved programs that run in NAAC Accredited HEIs and follow a unique academic model that integrates Syllabus-focused classroom learning with real-world industry exposure through apprenticeships, without compromising on the knowledge base for Higher Education.

The final year is dedicated to mandatory stipendiary apprenticeship in industry-specific institutions under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) of Ministry of Education, Government of India.

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