The UGC’s draft guidelines for the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP) aim to enhance students’ employability by integrating flexible credit transfer and apprenticeship opportunities into undergraduate education. By fostering collaboration between higher education institutions and industries, these guidelines facilitate hands-on experience while allowing students to earn academic credits. With provisions for stipends and a structured assessment methodology, the AEDP initiative is set to revolutionise the Indian education system and better prepare graduates for the workforce.