IITs, IIMs to Add Humanities to Curriculum

IITs and IIMs have, in a way, always overlooked Humanities and the Social Sciences. Their focus was on teaching Science, Technology and Management. This is set to change in the upcoming years. The need for graduates in subjects other than their regular curriculum is increasing in the recent times. This has made it is necessary for these institutions to produce “well-rounded individuals” rather than just plain graduates.A thorough understanding of our society, the polity, economy and history is also important, not just the knowledge of software programs and scientific equations. Humanities’ courses like English, Economics and Philosophy were always a This is a premium article. Please subscribe or log in to read the full story! Become a Premium Member Not sure yet? Try our 7-day Free Trial Plan and explore 3 premium articles at no cost! No Credit Card needed. Start Your Free Trial Now Already a member? Click here to log in.