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In the 21st century, skills have become more important than knowledge and
information of particular subjects. Life skills, career skills, innovative and
project-oriented academic works have become primarily important. Moreover, the learners should be competent enough in skills such as using technology for learning purpose and gaining adequate knowledge of different resources. Learners lacking proficiency in these areas probably may not be able to cope with the 21st century demands and job opportunities being offered by national and Multinational Corporations (MNCs). In this context, an American writer and futurist, Toffler (1970) says, “The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn”. Similarly, it is also said that computer literacy has occupied a certain position and demand in the contemporary world. People who are computer-savvy are called germane to the contemporary world.
Learning skills, innovative skills, creativity, critical thinking, project-based learning, internship, student-driven research projects, problem solving, communication skills and team work have become most important than any other skills being acquired in the previous century. At the same time, learners are expected to be efficient in Information Technology (IT), communication technology and other important themes of the 21st century. This approach, which demands flexibility, adaptability, inventiveness, self-direction, social and cross-cultural communication, would guide the prospective candidates.
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