In this age of computers and everything being digitalized, knowledge about machines is very important. The School of Sciences and Emerging Technologies of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala has started Bachelor and certificate courses in emerging technologies. The university has adopted choice-based credit system which has been introduced by University Grant Commission (UGC). All the courses offered by the school are broad-based programme covering disciplinary, interdisciplinary and skill-based subjects. It provides flexibility for the learners to choose the subjects of their interest and also has the opportunity to grow with present digital era. Undergraduate programs are mix of Core Courses, Discipline Specific Electives, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course and Skill Enhancement Courses. Apart from these, the programmes includes three non-credit yet compulsory qualifying courses: Teachings of Sikh Gurus, Human Rights, Drug abuse: Problem, prevention and Management. Teachings of Sikh Gurus will be taught to familiarize the learners with the Sikh theology, rich culture and ethos of Punjab. In order to bring awareness in the learners about human rights and to sensitise them with the social issues like drug abuse, the learners will be introduced to the subjects titled Human Rights and Duties; and Drug Abuse: Problem, Prevention and Management in the subsequent semesters i.e., second and third semester, as per the official guidelines issued.