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Annual Resource Guide: Sourcing Educational Prerequisites

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WES BAHRAIN CONFERENCE REPORT

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GL Education: Finer Methods for Enhanced Learning Company Profile

The 8th Elets World Education Summit Bahrain 2017

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International Curriculum Brightening Indian Learners’ Career Prospects

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Ranking of Private Engineering Institutes and Colleges in India

State-wise Ranking of Private Engineering Institutes and Colleges in India-2017

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Ranking the Finest in Indian Private Engineering Education The meaning of education is steadily acquiring a new definition with each passing year, creating a huge scope to learn, unlearn, and educate in new fashion. Finding out the most suitable institute or college as per one’s academic prowess and financial means most often proves a Herculean task, especially in engineering stream.

Considering the complications of zeroing-in on the most suitable option, we decided to devote our Digital Learning magazine’s latest issue to “State-wise Ranking of Private Engineering Institutes and Colleges -2017”, conducted by a perception-based methodology by a jury involving experts.

We’ve tried to highlight how various engineering institutes and colleges are fairing in different areas to enhance quality of education. Hence, in a novel bid which involved the service providers inviting service seekers to rank their performance on an open platform, we have brought out this ranking issue.

The objective is to serve all those linked to an engineering college, i.e., parents, teachers, educators and the college management, decipher the average to the top-class private engineering institutes and colleges in India.

In addition, our cover story – “Annual Resource Guide: Sourcing Educational Prerequisites” – is a step towards furthering Digital Learning magazine’s legacy providing better insights, enabling consumers to take an informed decision. We hope it would provide a better insight to the education stakeholders.

As readers know that our World Education Summits have been an endeavour to recognise and honour outstanding achievers time and again, we recently organised “elets 8th World Education Summit Bahrain 2017”, highlighting the significance of innovations and entrepreneurial spirit in the education space of the island nation and the MENA region.

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With a bouquet of ranking, special stories, and interviews, we hope the latest issue would offer new insights of the education world. Looking forward to receiving our readers’ valuable feedback.

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Annual Resource Guide: Sourcing Educational Prerequisites

Digital Learning Annual Resource Guide 2017, is taking forward its legacy and previous years’ success. A high demand of resource guide in the market has compelled us to bring out a new and improved version for better insights. The guide hopes to enable various stakeholders including engineering aspirants to make an informed decision, writes Akash Tomer of Elets News Network (ENN).

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ver the years, education sector has gone through several transitions. Along with the world, the learning industry has witnessed a string of technological innovations in the sector. Adoption of technology has changed the face of education industry from “chalk and talk” methods to digital learning that has streamlined the teaching-learning experiences. Tech-

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nological innovations in the sector have also paved the way for rapid expansion in the number of education e-solution providers in the country. From preschool admissions to campus management solutions for higher educational institutions and from K12 education technology providers to cutting edge education products – there seems to be no dearth of solution providers in the market.

Technologies in education sector are becoming more and more viable and user-friendly. The objective of this re-

source guide is to provide the education stakeholders a clear understanding on the technology solutions to ease the teaching, learning and school management processes. The issue hopes to help readers in not only getting the highlights of existing technologies but also inform people about the latest and prospective development and innovations in the education industry.

Nowadays, technology-enabled learning and teaching have become essential for educational institutions, from preschools to universities. Globally, not only governments or school leaders but teachers and

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parents are also considering technology as a crucial part of children’s education.

Nurturing students’ knowledge and skills related to Information Communication Technology (ICT) during their studies provide an important ground to them in life.

The huge expansion of IT enabled learning in India also necessitates a guide, which can help academicians to be informed and also choose from the various solutions available. The Digital Learning Resource Guide, since past, has been playing an instrumental role in helping academicians and education stakeholders in choosing e- services and infrastructure to suit their requirements. With the influx of new technology and increased connectivity, a focused strategic planning is important to ensure digital learning opportunities for all students and educators.

Most school districts have made investments in technology equipment, bandwidth and networking, training teachers and are supporting both the technology and those using it.

In 2017 so far, Digital Learning magazine has brought a platform to engage global eduleaders and thought leaders of the industry under one roof during the 8th Elets World Education Summit 2017, Bahrain, held in March. The event was a perfect blend of innovators exhibiting their products and showcasing and synergising learning at a new level. It also encouraged a large number of private players to come up with new solutions and productively utilise their existing technology services for educational concerns.

With the help of annual resource guide, we have tried to bring diversified t e ch n o l o g i cal innovations at one place. We have tried to classify the companies as per their products.

Details about the classification are as follows: E- learning: There is a plethora of different e-learning systems (otherwise known as Learning Management Systems, or LMSs for short) and methods, which allow courses to be delivered. With the right tool, various processes can be automated such as a course with set materials and automatically marked tests. E-learning is an affordable

(and often free) solution that provides the learners with the ability to fit learning around their lifestyles, effectively allowing even the busiest person to further a career and gain new qualifications.

Infrastructure: Even though it is generally said to study one doesn’t need much as he or she should better focus on the study material at hand rather than getting affected by the sundry factors sounding hurdles. But a section of educationalists have a different take on the factors influencing education. They suggest that the basic infrastructure at educational institutions must have following parameters: l The basic facilities like adequate space for students and teachers, a proper temperature to study or teach in besides ventilation, lighting, water, electricity and Internet services, as well as sanitary services and the respective drainage of sewage water l Spaces for the development of rehearsals and practices such as libraries, and natural sciences, information technology, and other labs l Spaces for the development of talents and entertainment, sports, and culture A review of the most recent literature indicates that investments to improve school infrastructure has effects on the educational quality at least in the following three dimensions: College management software: There are many collegemanagement software in market and its use help schools to save time and money both… How? Answer is in elaborated way.

The definition and objective has witnessed a transformation. The education, which used to be acquired and treasured in notebooks, is today a mission for many to acquire it while accomplishing various targets linked to it for bright future.

Today, colleges face a lot of challenges

on a daily basis just to operate the daily administration. Processes like declaration of results, data management, fees collection, timetable management, attendance management of both staff and students and other similar functions are done manually. Manual work involves a lot of time, energy and resources.

Such things can now be performed easily, thanks to college management software. The challenges faced by educational institutions to manage the day-today running of the school are immense.

That is why it has become imperative that every engineering institution should have management software to increase efficiency and reduce time and effort.

Listed below are twelve reasons why every institution should have a college management system: l E-Communication l Accessible any time any place l Monitoring attendance l Easy knowledge sharing l Customisation and configuration l Comprehensive graphical analysis l Personalised teaching and learning Educational Institutes with Diversified Teaching Techniques: A number of different teaching techniques have evolved due to the transformation in education sector. Interestingly, most of these teaching techniques are very new. The new teaching methods not only involves the use of technology but it also uses the senses of a kid to understand a concept better. Such practices have simply given the classroom education a new lease of life allowing us to approach old ideas in new ways: l Flipped Classroom l Design Thinking l Self Learning l Gamification l Social Media There is an array of free learning and teaching tools available for students and teachers which can be used to encourage engagement, participation and a sense of fun into the classroom.

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eShiksa: Offering a Special Narrative to Institutes’ Management eShiksa, the education management portal, provides parents/students a single window to view various reports on the academic front, paying all types of school/ college fees online through the web and mobile app. It takes care of the automation of the entire ecosystem of the education institute, says Pravin Sharma, Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), eShiksa, in conversation with Elets News Network

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serve institutes in this regard?

hat vision drives eShiksa?

The portal helps educators to manage, analyse and report extensive data, while saving time by eliminating repeated data entry. It covers all the aspects of educational business, including administrative, academic and accounting activities.

Various reports related to different departments are available on the platform that can be used by the institute for analysis and usages.

eShiksa is a start up with a mission to provide unique features and services to the education institutes that are meant to result in technological and economical growth of the institutes. We plan to be an online platform for on-demand services in education, enabling more and more services for students and parents.

What innovative and cost effective education management services are provided by the company to educational institutions for easingup the teaching-learning process?

eShiksa is an education management portal that facilitates smooth management of educational affairs of an institute. It covers all the aspects of education business, including administrative, academic and accounting activities. eShiksa provides the parents/students a single window for viewing various reports on the academic front. It also helps in paying all kinds of school/college fees online through the web and mobile app. The portal takes care of the automation of the entire ecosystem of the education institute, right from students’ admission to exit, apart from allowing portal and mobile app access to parent/students which makes their interaction with the institute quite smooth and easy.

To provide good quality education, it is a considered a must for every institute to manage, analyse and report extensive data, how does eShiksa

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Other than educational business, does you company provide administrative and accounting assistance to the institutes?

“eShiksa is an education management portal that facilitates smooth management of educational affairs of an institute and covers all aspects of educational business, including administrative, academic and accounting activities.”

The portal facilitates educators in analysing, managing and reporting extensive data, while saving time. It covers all the aspects of education business, including administrative, academic and accounting activities. We are providing complete reporting functionality that covers the entire ecosystem for an education institute.

How does the internship provided by your company help students in bridging the industrial and academic gap?

We are a startup and we mostly hire fresh talent who have been phenomenal so far and have been doing well.

What are your plans and pipeline projects?

We want to onboard 1,000+ institutes in next 18-24 months (about two years) and cover more number of services for the users. n

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Learning Edge: Revolutionising

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earning Edge India Private Limited was founded in 2004 by edupreneurs, Mr Vittal Bhandary and Mrs Preeti Bhandary, pioneers & change leaders in the field of early childhood education. This was a sequel to Preeti’s grand success with “Salmiya”, a playschool that she had started in Kuwait in 2000.

Learning Edge started off with their flagship offering, Little Elly – the concept preschool’s first centre in Bengaluru in 2004. Since then, Learning Edge has not looked back and has now emerged as a leader amongst preschool chains.

Today, the company has 120+ Little Elly preschools across 15 cities in India. Over 45000 children have been a part of the Lit-

As an extension of Little Elly, the company launched Elly Child Care in 2011.

Elly Child Care centres are integrated preschool & childcare setups. Elly Child Care is a recognized child care provider and a preferred partner for large corporates & organizations such as Honeywell, SAP, ABB, L&T, HP, Tech Mahindra, JSW to name a few. Elly Child Care centres are equipped to handle children as young as six months with facilities such as diaper changing rooms and feeding rooms for lactating mothers. A vibrant curriculum combining learning with play, delivered in a hygienic and comforting facility ensures total development of each child at his or her own pace. Elly Child Care is certified by Early Childhood Association

Glentree Academy is Learning Edge India Private Limited’s foray into K-12 school education. The first school was launched in Whitefield, Bengaluru in 2015.

The company is in the process of launching two more schools in Bengaluru for the academic session 2018 – 19. The values of Glentree Academy are rightly embodied in its motto, “Learning for Life”. The holistic academic curriculum, combined with the varied extracurricular activities ensures that learning at Glentree Academy is not only fun but is also well – balanced and suitably challenging for all. Glentree Academy schools offer the choice of Indian and International programs affiliated to CBSE or ICSE or IGCSE. According to Mr Viswanath K, Chief

tle Elly family since its inception. In 2016, the company marked its international presence by establishing Little Elly preschools in Kuwait and Seattle, USA. Little Elly provides individualised learning opportunities with well-researched teaching methods for the holistic development of a child. Little Elly’s aesthetically designed curriculum is based on the Maria Montessori and Rudolph Steiner methods and the program fosters every child’s social, aesthetic and motor skills. At Little Elly, the focus is on creating independent and confident citizens poised to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

(ECA) for adherence to required safety standards.

In order to fill up a nagging gap of trained teachers in the education industry, Learning Edge India Pvt Ltd established LETTER – a teacher training academy in 2012. The academy offers various diploma and certification programs in Early Childhood Education for preschool and primary school teachers.

LETTER trainees include fresh graduates, home makers and professionals looking for a career in teaching. LETTER’s unique “Monitored Internship Program” ensures hands-on teaching experience for all trainees.

Operating Officer of Learning Edge India Private Limited, the company is poised for extensive growth over the next five years.

“We are keen on setting up at least 100 more Little Elly preschools across the country over the next three years with primary focus on Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad”.

He add “We foresee a surge in the growth of our Elly Child Care centres because of the new legislation which has made it mandatory for mid and large size organisations to provide childcare facilities for the children of their employees. We anticipate at least 50 new Elly Child Care centres over the next two years”. n

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Learning Edge Teacher Training, Education & Research (LETTER) Academy, offers ten month Diploma Programs in preschool & primary school education. The Academy also offers Short-term Certification Programs for working teachers.

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Edify School Nagpur:

Nurturing Talents

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dify means “To provide Knowledge.” The Edify School at Kamptee road Nagpur was established under the aegis of Singh Education Society in 2010 by Tavinder Singh Kohli with a mission to “Nurture individual talents and abilities, promote academic competency and develop core values of respect, diversity, effort and the joy of learning.” The mission is carried out by renowned educationist and vision oriented directors Inderpreet Singh Tuli and Mandeep Kaur Tuli.

The Edify School has 50 branches all over India. We have our presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with one branch each at both the places. 145 pre-primary schools are technologically groomed and futuristically enabled under the flagship of the DRS Education Society. The society is delivering world-class education under the mentorship of T N Sheshan (Former Election Commissioner), Ashok Ganguly, Gulab Ramchandani (Head Master of Doon Public School), Kaisar Dopeshi (Principal, Singapore International School, Mumbai) and P R Gopala Rao (Former Director Advisory Reserve Bank of India, Consultant to World Bank).

The school has been bestowed with the “Bharat Shiksha Award”. Edify School has also received “The Most Evolving School Award” from DRS Education society, Hyderabad. Rotary Club of Ishanya, Nagpur has also awarded the school for its outstanding performances.

The school has successfully entered in its seventh year of operation by following the 3C Concept – Content, Character and Competence. The 3C curriculum helps a teacher in creating future-ready citizens.

Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and we have to be in sync with it. Within next decade, gadgets that we are much talking so boastfully about now, will be obsolete.

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Not only equipments and gadgets, even cultures, philosophies, social behaviour will be transformed completely. The 3C concept comes into play when we think about preparing our students for unforeseen challenges. They need to be problem solvers, confident and globally adoptable.

The student centred learning environment nurtures academic brilliance and leadership qualities in every child.

Thus the 3C Concept helps in building a society of individuals with progressive thinking. Such individuals, after schooling at Edify, will help in developing a knowledge-based society with their local understanding and global perspective.

The world class facilities being provided to children include well equipped, temperature controlled and spacious classrooms with interactive boards, modern comfortable furniture, individual lockers to each student. The classroom strength does not exceed 25 students and no grade has more than three sections.

The school provides for both indoor as well as outdoor games such as Skating, football, basket ball, hockey, volleyball, badminton cricket, kho-kho, chess, table tennis etc. The school library has a huge collection of books and it is updated after every six months. The school stresses on the importance of eating together and thus has a huge dining area equipped

with a canteen to make lunch hour a happy experience and a time of bonding between students and teachers.

Meritorious and excellent performance of the students at national and international forums has made the school proud.

Two batches of class 10 secured 100 per cent results and 25 per cent students were rank holders in the merit list. The students participated in competitions like Edifest (Hyderabad), Zee fest etc and won 34 medals. A student of the Edify School won gold in under 17 category of National SQAY Tournament, New Delhi.

The school boasts of an energetic and supportive bunch of parents who have been the greatest support system of the school. The parents have brought the school to its present dizzying heights of success and higher number of student enrolments each year. It is the involvement and faith of parents in all our bold initiatives and development strategies that established us as a brand name in such a short span of time.

The school stresses on the core values of discipline in students and makes them aware of their responsibilities towards family, society and the Nation. Edify school is a trendsetter in Nagpur as it is providing world class value based education. n For admissions contact: 9822216001 or visit www.edifyschoolnagpur.com

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Mindlogicx: Interpreting Knowledge

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indlogicx Infratec Ltd (www.mindlogicx.com) is a global technology company in the domain of “Knowledge Engineering”. The technology-enabled products and solutions offered by Mindlogicx maximise clients’ potential by delivering sustainable value and diligently meeting their technology requirements by offering end to end solutions. The company offers best of its class technology products and solutions for knowledge management, skill enhancement, e-commerce framework through an intelligent social connect platform encompassing all the stakeholders tightly integrated and interwoven as the single largest technology platform known as VEDAS®.

The technology prowess of the company is reflected in all the products and solutions offered by it under VEDAS® platform and delivers compelling services to the clients in the following verticals: l Examination Management System (EMS) for hassle-free high stake examination automation l Knowledge Management System (KMS) for promoting graduates as “knowledge workers” and enable them become “Job Ready” l Payment Management System (PMS) for establishing a cashless campus for universities by way of e-wallets for students and faculties l MindMall as an intelligent and integrated market place for powering e-commerce transactions amongst the user community in a closed loop environment from “Single Source of Truth” The company delivers the above solutions and services through continued in-

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novation and technology enhancement.

The focused approach of the company in building and managing the company’s flagship products and solutions powered

by VEDAS® has become Gold Standard for establishing the Global Knowledge Management and Delivery Platform that helps knowledge seekers, knowledge providers and every other stakeholders consisting of several million graduate students, faculties and universities across the globe to seamlessly connect, interact and deliver knowledge and manage the same in a closely knit technology enabled eco system – thanks to VEDAS®, which has made this daunting task possible!

The company’s portfolio of products and solutions is utilised by most of the leading Indian universities for automating their traditional “pen & paper” based examinations, delivering services seamlessly to over 3.5 million users as on 31st December, 2016 with the following impeccable credentials: l Serving about 3.5 million students l Seamless delivery of about 26.41 million question papers l Digital evaluation of more than 30.49 million answer scripts l Accurate result processing l Certificate authentication with absolute accuracy l 23 Network Operating Centres l 558 Examination Delivery Centres l 34 Digitisation Centres l 208 Digital Valuation Centres The technological strength of the company has been recognised by several industry bodies and panels of experts

such as the following. l ISO 9001:2008 certified for Quality Service (QS) l ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security and Management System (ISMS) l Red Herring Asia 100 Award Winner in September 2016, Manila, Philippines l Recognised as one among the top 50 Emerging Product Companies during 2015 by NASSCOM l Awarded “The Best Solution of the Year” instituted by itVARnews in 2016 l Received National Education Award presented in 2nd National Karnataka Education Summit and Awards 2016 l Received Future of India Award in 2016 l Winner in eINDIA Summit Awards in October 2015 l Winner of Hot 100 2015 Award Instituted by Centre of Recognition and Excellence Pvt Ltd in November 2015 l Winner of Service Excellence Award at CMSB Awards 2013 – Awarded as Software Company of the Year by Council of Media and Satellite Broadcasting l Received eINDIA Jury Choice Award 2012 for the best use of technology in testing and assessment The innovative technology, the seamless technology delivery, the quality obsessed people and the constant endeavour of the top management to be at top of the innovation curve are all part and parcel of the ideology that every Mindlogicxian holds close to his heart, of Taking technology to the common man to enable the global citizens have a better life, better future and be part of a better world as well. n

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BHARATH UNIVERSITY INDIA’S LEADING

NAAC Accreditated A-grade university

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harath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) is one of India’s leading institutes, with more than 10,000 students and 900 faculty members. The areas of excellence range from engineering and medicine to management and humanities. BIHER is uniquely prepared among the other universities by its breadth of scholarship, entrepreneurial heritage and pioneering faculty - to provide research and realworld approaches to address many of the current issues.

Bharath University embarked upon ambitious strategic

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initiatives to ensure that the university continues to educate future leaders and to find solutions to the most pressing global challenges through its international advisory board with eminent scholars from 40 top universities/organisations across the world, corporate advisory board with eminent executives from 215 leading companies, faculty abroad programme, student semester abroad programme, research institute, innovation in teaching and learning pedagogy, and diversity of students from 52 countries and from across India.

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The first self financing Engineering College in the name of Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) was started in Tamil Nadu in 1984 by Sri Lakshmi Ammal Educational Trust, established by the academic visionary Dr S Jagathrakshakan. The trust then started Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, in 1989.

Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital was first recognised as a Deemed to be University by MHRD in July 2002, under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, under the new trust Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER). The Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) was then brought under the ambit of Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) in January 2003. Later the following institutions of the trust were brought under the ambit of BIHER during 2004 and 2007, and Institute of Science and Technology in 2003.

BIHER CONSISTS OF: ♦ Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy (SBCP): Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy is approved by the government of Tamil Nadu and Indian Association of Physiotherapist, New Delhi. The college conducts 4 years bachelors programme in physiotherapy. The college is affiliated to the Bharath University. ♦ Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (SBMCH): Sree Balaji Medical College & hospital has made rapid progress towards being recognized as a Medical school with high academic standards delivering quality health care with an emphasis on promoting social responsibility in its students.

In keeping with the vision and mission of Bharath University.

Sree Balaji Medical College strives to generate competent and humane professionals empowered to face future challenges with ethical integrity. ♦ Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS): SLIMS provides quality medical education with friendly atmosphere where our faculty persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of medical education on a consistent basis. ♦ Bharath Institute of Law: The primary objective of the Bharath Institute of Law is to evolve and impart the quality legal education. Recent trends have demonstrated the continuing need for clinical legal education and the universities have to adopt serious and proactive stance to this form of pedagogic instruction. ♦ Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital (approved by Dental Council of India and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi and affiliated to Bharath University, Chennai) was established under the aegis of the Sri Lakshmi Ammal Educational Trust for the purpose of providing good dental care to the masses and on opportunity for aspiring youngsters to become eminent Dentists. ♦ Sree Balaji College of Nursing was started in 1992. The college is located in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu.

Sree Balaji College of Nursing is one of the reputed nursing colleges of the state.

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) is a multi-stream and multicultural university, providing high quality education to nearly 10,000 students from around the world.

It is functioning in a sprawling area of 305 acres of land located in 4 Campuses both in Tamil Nadu and Pudhucherry with the state of the art infrastructure facilities. There are 900 Faculty members in the University to teach UG and, PG programmers and to guide PhD Research.

INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS: Students Counselling Centre: Counselling centre of Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research was established with an aim to improve mental health and quality of life of all the students, and simultaneously to create a learning environment that facilitates their individual development. The counselling centre offers a broad range of services including individual therapy, group therapy, as well as medication, assessment and management.

Students Grievance Redressal Cell: Grievance redressal cell of Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research is constituted by grievance redressal cell for faculties, grievance redressal cell for students and grievance redressal cell for women.

Each grievance redressal cell will function independently but in accordance with the grievance redressal committee of Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research. The grievance redressal cell functions along with IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell).

Anti-Ragging Squad: Ragging has ruined countless innocent lives and careers. Eliminating ragging in all its forms from Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research is achieved by preventing its occurrence and punishing those who indulge in ragging, in accordance with the Supreme Court Regulations.

PLACEMENT: PLACEMENT PROFILE (2015 - 2016) 891

Number of students placed Number of companies visited for campus placement

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Average salary offered per annum

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Maximum salary offered per annum

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Total Percentage of students placed : 92% Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) has a good placement record. Students have no trouble finding coveted positions in reputed corporate and business houses that visit the campus every year, offering an excellent salary package on par with international standards. n

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HIGHER EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE

Dr C V Raman University: Rehashing Higher Education

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ISRO Satellite Services. We have also joined hands with Microsoft for its Platinum Ed-vantage partnership programme.

We have collaborated with A&M Texas University, RPI USA, ICEWaRM Australia, KAIST Korea, NCTU Taiwan and KYIV University Ukraine for exchange.

hat are the new method of teaching incorporated in your institute?

Skills-based learning: We have taken steps at two levels to address the skill deficit. Firstly, we have revived practical part of the curriculum through collaboration with local industries by installing industry grade machines in the labs and workshops. Secondly, in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation, we have started skill academies in each department.

We have also made it compulsory to develop one skill in each student during every academic year of any degree course.

Research Environment: For research, we have collaborated with several institutes, research centres and universities in India and abroad. We have made research activity compulsory from first year onwards for undergraduate students.

Entrepreneurial Efforts: We encourage students to start their own enterprise, thereby creating more employment opportunities. In 2014, in collaboration with Young India initiative by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), our University has organised an entrepreneurial programme for 16 starts-up ventures.

Widespread exposure to the global industrial as well as educational bodies: We provide optimum exposure to students by organising research driven curriculum with companies, various industries and technical institutes. In 2015, we had 40 lectures, 15 training sessions/ workshops and 10 industrial visits to make students aware about the latest trends.

Tutor Guardian Scheme: Under this scheme a group of 10 students have been allocated to a faculty member who acts as their “Tutor Guardian”. The “Tutor Guardians” help the students with their daily schedule and are regularly in

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What are the not so popular branches of engineering that your institute offers. Tell us about its scope?

With new teachinglearning methodologies, the university is trying to rehash the higher education domain of the country said R P Dubey, Vice Chancellor of C V Raman University in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN). contact with the parents of these students.

An Interactive Learning Environment: At Dr C V Raman University, we have incorporated credit systems with effective continuous test evaluation feedback and correction cycle along with monitoring and recording mechanism. A transparent self-appraisal performance index system for students along with student feedback system ensures improvement in teaching and curriculum.

What measures does your institute take to keep students updated about new and upcoming technology?

We use innovative teaching-learning methods such as Audio-Visual Learning System, LCD projectors, e-learning platforms and classroom teaching through

M Tech in wireless and mobile communication (for EC/Ex), some courses in safety and hazards management, solar equipment installation, repair and maintenance, industrial automation are some courses which are not so popular but offered by our university to meet the new demand in upcoming sectors.

How do you support your students in entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurship development is one of the core focus areas for us. We encourage our students to think in terms of starting their own enterprise preferably at their native place, thereby creating more employment opportunities leading to the development of the region. In 2014, in collaboration with Young India initiative

by CII, we organised an entrepreneurial programme for 16 starts-up ventures.

How do you provide industry interface to make students better skilled and more technically sound?

The Microsoft Ed–Vantage: We have joined hands with Microsoft for its Platinum Ed-vantage partnership programme that will expose students to various tools and resources and help them to acquire right skills resulting into better chances of employment.

Industry Partnerships: We have collaborated with companies like Microsoft, Tata Motors, Reliance, BSNL, IT Power etc who jointly have set up skill centres and research labs. n

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INDUSTRY EXPERT OPINION PERSPECTIVE

GL Education:

FINER METHODS

for Enhanced Learning Schools around the globe are using innovative methods effectively to support teaching and to ensure better learning among students, writes James Neill, International Director, GL Education for Elets News Network (ENN). His association with various schools in last few months revealed that effective use of data and assessments is catering to better teaching and learning.

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arious schools in India and abroad are using and exchanging technologies, methodologies and pedagogies to nurture global leaders. James Neill has surveyed various schools around the world and tried to find out the best schools in terms of teaching methodologies.

Ashoka Universal School (AUS), Nashik, India

In India, it has been traditional for schools to emphasise children’s learning by rote, a one-size-fits-all approach. But education systems elsewhere focus on the understanding and development of an individual’s abilities and attitudes to allow each student to reach their full potential.

Ashoka Universal School (AUS) in Nashik has decided to take this more personalised approach to the education it

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offers to its students. Shallu Sethi, Vice Principal, explains: “Children are often taught to succeed in exams by remembering and reproducing data, but we felt our students had deeper capabilities. Over 4,000 children of 3 to 18 years attend our school. They come from a diverse range of backgrounds, nationalities and religions. We wanted a way to explore their individual abilities.”

The school now tests their students with the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), which measures reasoning ability across four areas: verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial ability. It gives valuable insight into students’ strengths and weaknesses, and enables teachers to adapt the teaching methods suitable to the needs of the students.

“For example, there was one eight year old boy in Grade three who didn’t excel in class, yet it turned out his spatial ability was the highest in the class – an important indicator for success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. We observed that

his low verbal reasoning was holding him back. Now we focus on his verbal reasoning to help him realise his potential within science and maths.”

By analysing whole school data, AUS has been able to clearly identify two weaker areas affecting their students.

“The first was the verbal battery where our scores were comparatively low,” Sethi explains. “We’ve realised that some children are not working at the level their abilities suggest. Low literacy among these children is holding them back. We are now taking steps to increase our literacy interventions so that the children are able to realise their potential across science, maths and social sciences”, she said.

“The second was quantitative reasoning.

The results from two different classes were comparatively low, indicating the need for greater support. Identifying these areas has given us the chance to work on ways to enhance clarity around topics and give additional training to teachers on how to meet learning requirements if appropriate”, she added.

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Ensuring that teaching staff are supported through this change, the school has shared results with parents so that they can talk about it during open days and effectively enhance their children’s learning.

This is only the start of the journey, but with careful planning and providing strong support to the teaching staff, the school is already seeing the benefits. As Shallu Sethi concludes, “I have learnt a lot from CAT4 – it helps in ensuring that we are on the right track for a world class education”.

GEMS Wellington Primary School, Dubai, UAE

Alongside ability, the other key driver of student attainment is attitude.

Several studies, with focus on Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), have found that “students can only achieve the highest levels, when they believe that they are in control of their success”. When the OECD looked specifically at the issue of student confidence or self-efficacy on performance in maths, it discovered a definite correlation. “On average, across OECD countries, greater mathematical anxiety is associated with a 34 point lower score in mathematics – equivalent to almost one year of school.”

Young people’s attitude towards learning and school therefore matter enormously. Yet educators have not, with some notable exceptions, given them the weight they deserve or identified when attitudes start to change.

At GEMS Wellington Primary School in Dubai, the school’s guiding principle is the belief that children need to be happy in order to learn successfully. The school decided to introduce GL Education’s Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS), a robust survey that measures students’ attitudes as learners towards themselves and their school. It helps teachers drill down into any negative mind-sets that may not be obvious in the classroom.

In January 2016, the school screened students belonging to grades 2 to 6, across nine factors proven to be linked to key educational goals, such as feelings about school, self-regard and confidence in learning. This led to a target group of 56 children who were identified as at risk of low attainment due to their negative attitudes towards themselves and school.

The school’s Senior Leader for Standards, Rosemary Elmes, says: “The results were surprising, as the ‘at risk’ list included children we really didn’t expect. In fact, when we put together a photo gallery of

these children, one senior leadership team member expressed surprise that a particular girl was bubbly and confident in lessons. Yet she didn’t ever do as well at tests as we expected, so it was important to delve further and explore why that might be.”

Armed with this information, various programmes of intervention were introduced. The school then re-assessed these children four months later to see what had changed. They were delighted with the results.

A 33 per cent improvement across the target group was achieved, which placed all but three children into the top percentile for high satisfaction level in terms of their school experience.

A huge change has also been seen

senior school, using CAT4 data alongside coursework, internal and external exams to monitor and improve students’ performance.

In 2014-15 they also required all senior school students to sit through the PASS survey, so that they could begin factorising social and behavioural elements into their understanding of student academic potential.

The school’s reasoning for this change in data use was based on the need to have a stronger grasp of both students’ outcomes and their true potential so that they could set and deliver more demanding aspirational targets and help them towards more successful entry into tertiary education.

Before this, the school had focused more on analysing raw achievement, rather than also considering value-added.

among specific children. For example, one boy in Year three had achieved an 80 per cent improvement across the nine factors.

His confidence in himself as a learner had been extremely low, but with targeted encouragement and partner work focusing on how other children achieve, he was able to take those risks and experienced success. His teacher couldn’t believe it was the same child!

Has it been worth it? Unquestionably yes, says Adam.

“At a whole-school level, our improvement has been significant, and has been fully ratified both by examination results and by external inspection processes: l Delivery of our best IB 5-Year Review l Our best-ever ISI Inspection Report.

Graded ‘Excellent’ in all areas within the school’s remit l Three consecutive years of our bestever IB Average Points Score, reaching 35.5 in 2015 l likewise consecutive best-ever years for our IB Average grade per entry: 5.6 in 2015 l A rising trend across 4 years at IB Grades 6 & 7 l IGCSE: Three of our best years of A*-A performance; IGCSE best-ever A*-C pass rate l The evidence seems clear: knowing our students better has helped us, and them, to reach their full potential.” n

St George’s British International School, Rome, Italy

Can this focus on assessment have an impact on student’s achievement? Yes, when it’s part of a clear strategy supported by strong leadership and high quality teaching, according to Adam Oliver, Vice Principal & Head of Senior School at St George’s British International School in Italy.

The school introduced CAT4 in 2010 alongside a redesign of their internal reporting and assessment system. At the same time ,they introduced a new tutoring model in the

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INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE COMPANY PROFILE

International Curriculum Brightening Indian Learners’ Career Prospects

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he international curriculum is a popular choice among Indian learners.

Broad academic opportunities as part of international curriculums equip children with not just a thorough knowledge, but also an in- depth understanding of various subjects, along with highly competitive skills to meet the demands of 21st century life at university and beyond.

Cambridge International Examinations and its significance Cambridge

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works with 400 schools in India – and over 10,000 schools in 160 countries – to provide a pioneering and coherent curriculum for students from primary to senior secondary.

Cambridge is the only provider of international qualifications that is wholly-owned by a world-leading university, the University of Cambridge. Success with Cambridge has proven to opens doors to the best universities – in India and beyond – as these qualifications are trusted and valued by universities and employers worldwide.

Rooted in academic rigour and backed by the latest educational research, the Cambridge curriculum offers a wide choice of subjects – 75 subjects for Cambridge International General Certificate

for Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Class X) and 55 subjects for Cambridge International A Level (Class XII). Cambridge programmes are flexible which means that they can be taught alongside the national curriculum. This helps schools to offer their learners an international education, whilst still meeting local requirements.

Schools are also free to tailor the syllabus content to suit their national context and ensure it is relevant to their learners.

Many exam boards offer qualifications which will help students get into university. However, Cambridge qualifications go much further than that, as they also set students up for success in

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learning, whether that’s new teaching methods or the technology used in the classroom.

There are a number of innovative subjects that are offered and taught across Cambridge schools. Subjects like Cambridge Global Perspectives, Enterprise and Media Studies provide opportunities for both teachers and learners to think out of the box, practise interdisciplinary approaches and bring creativity into the classroom. These subjects are aimed at enabling learners to take a hands-on approach, such as creating their own media products or setting up and running an enterprise – and this engages them in their own learning, enabling them to communicate in new ways and produce exciting work.

Technological Innovations and Learning

Cambridge continues to become increasingly innovative in using technology in assessment. The board introduced optional on-screen tests for lower secondary learners in 2016 and will consult with schools before introducing on-screen tests for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels. Cambridge understands that not every school is equipped to run computer-based exams and so will continue to offer paper-based alternatives. Any technology introduced into the classroom must have a positive impact on learning.

Faculty Development Programme life. Cambridge learners develop higher order thinking skills – such as critical thinking, collaboration and creativity – as well as deep subject knowledge.

Through active learning approach, students are encouraged to become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. These attributes help students succeed in tomorrow’s world and are valued by universities and employers across the globe.

Cambridge believes that examinations play an important role in recognising, rewarding and encouraging learning. Through the curriculum, Cambridge encourages innovation in

Cambridge believes that supporting teachers in their professional development leads to improved outcomes for learners.

Keeping this in mind, Cambridge offers a range of professional development opportunities for principals and teachers at Cambridge schools, including online and face-to-face training courses.

Cambridge’s approach to professional development supports teachers to become confident in their teaching, responsible for themselves and responsive to others, reflective in their practice, innovative and equipped to meet new challenges, and engaged intellectually and professionally. It also helps teachers meet their career development goals, schools’ objectives and values, and our standards.

Collaborated Programmes and Projects

Cambridge has a long history of working with governments and education bodies around the world. A respected partner of ministries of education and national examination boards in over 30 countries, Cambridge is currently engaged in a variety of education reform projects around the world. Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has provided equivalence to Cambridge qualifications in India.

Growing Certifications in India

There has been a marked increase in entries for Cambridge examinations in India in recent years, spurred by a growth in awareness of the benefits of international education and the introduction of a March series of exams for students in India. By taking exams in March, Cambridge students in India are able to meet local college admission deadlines – a significant benefit that has been warmly welcomed by schools and students alike.

Cambridge exam series also take place in June and November.

There has been a substantial increase in the popularity of Cambridge certifications in India and around the world, with a 31 per cent increase in Cambridge IGCSE entries in India in the March 2017 exam series and a 21 per cent increase in entries for Cambridge International AS & A Level. The largest number of entries for Cambridge IGCSE subjects in India have been for Mathematics (Without Coursework), First Language English (Oral Endorsement), Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Some of the other popular subjects are business studies, economics, Art and design and Global perspectives.

Cambridge International Examinations works closely with schools, from the moment interest is expressed. All Cambridge schools have to meet determined quality standards in five key areas, including management of the school and quality of teaching and learning. Once a school is registered, Cambridge supports them to deliver its programmes effectively and administer exams correctly.

Being part of Cambridge means being part of a worldwide education community. Through events and discussion forums, Cambridge also encourages schools to connect with each other and share expertise – in their own country and internationally. Together with schools, Cambridge works to raise standards in education and prepare school students for life. n digitalLEARNING

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WES BAHRAIN 2017 CONFERENCE REPORT

8th Elets World Education Summit Bahrain 2017 Bahrain, a leader in human capital development, witnessed a grand confluence of eduleaders, thinkers, experts and education stakeholders during the 8th World Education Summit 2017 Bahrain, which was organised from 8-9 March jointly by The Bahrain Bayan School and Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd -- an Indian company with focus on building a digitally empowered knowledge-based society.

The summit’s focus was on finding ways to provide quality educational service to students through a system that leverages Information and Communication Technology for effectively imparting education.

Inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Kingdom of Baharain, HE Majid Bin Ali AlNuaimi, the two-day global education summit served as a unique platform for eduleaders, experts and education industry leaders from the Gulf region and across the world to deliberate and share their knowledge, experiences and the best practices that are pivotal for creating an effective knowledgebased society.

Divided into segments like School Education and Higher Education, innovative ideas such as modernising education policy through positive education, collaborative learning in globalised environment, growing demand for private education in Bahrain and education

The Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, inaugurating the 8th World Education Summit Bahrain 2017 on March 8.

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HE Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, addressing the 8th World Education Summit Bahrain 2017.

for skill fulfillment: global experiments emerged as the key themes around which the discussions were held at the summit.

The summit aimed at achieving the common goal of globalising educational practices and ultimately improving student outcomes. Inspirational talks on education technology and high-level networking opportunities formed the cornerstone of this global conference.

Elets Technomedia also brought out a special issue of Digital Learning magazine, which was released by the education minister of Bahrain. The magazine comprised of special stories on the growth path of education in the MENA region along with the case studies of individuals and organisations.

The summit was an attempt from Elets Technomedia to showcase the scope of global investment in aiding the growth of education sector in the MENA region.

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Kamal Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Global Indian International School, addressing a session at the 8th World Education Summit Bahrain 2017.

Dr Ravi Gupta, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd (left), presenting a copy of DL Bahrain special issue to Tahir Nadeem Qadri, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), American Lyceum International School, during the summit.

From L to R: Dr Noora Al Ghatam, Assistant Professor, University of Bahrain; Dr Farzana Abdulla Marghy, Director, Scientific Research Directorate, Ministry of Education; Dr A K Bakshi, Vice Chancellor, PDM University, India; Dr Vimal Rarh, Deputy Director, Centre for e-learning, Shri Guru Teg Bahadur (SGTB) Khalsa College, University of Delhi, India; Dr Marc Poulin, Assistant Professor, Canadian University, United Arab Emirates; Dr Ravi Gupta, CEO & Editor-inChief, Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd.

Dr Andie Webb, Director, High School & Secondary Education of The Bahrain Bayan School, sharing her thoughts at the summit.

Manjula Pooja Shroff, Managing DIrector (MD) & CEO, Kalorex Group, sharing her views on managing effective institutions.

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WES BAHRAIN 2017 CONFERENCE REPORT Bahraini dignitaries including Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi and Dr May Al Otaibi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, The Bahrain Bayan School, attending the 8th Elets World Education Summit 2017.

Christine Nasserghodsi, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Gems Education, UAE; Dr Andie Webb, Director, High School & Secondary Education of The Bahrain Bayan School being presented with a copy of DL Bahrain special issue.

From L to R: Ryan Pinto, CEO, Ryan Group of Institutions; Kamal Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Global Schools Foundation, Dubai and Dr Ravi Gupta, CEO & Editorin-Chief, Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd, during the session on Role of Owners in Developing Teachers’ Skills For Efficient Education Delivery.

Dr Riad Hamza, President, University of Bahrain, sharing his thoughts during the 8th Elets World Education Summit Bahrain.

Dr Farzana Abdulla Marghy, Director of Scientific Research Directorate, Ministry of Education speaking during WES Bahrain 2017.

Dr Khaled Saeed Tabbara, Vice President, Arabian Gulf University, expressing his views during a session, at the 8th Elets WES Bahrain 2017.

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Dr Chhaya Shastri, Director-MT Educare Ltd, India, during a session on Digital Education — The Way Forward at the Summit.

Sahar Al Majzoob, Head, Social Science and Languages Department, Curriculum Directorate, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, speaking at the session on Integrating Arabic and Global Education for Holistic Learning, Well Being and Skill Training.

Nyla Khan, Associate Director of Innovation and Development, Kids World Nursery, United Arab Emirates, sharing her valuable thoughts at the summit.

Andrew Westerman, Director of Education and Training, Ebadaah, United Arab Emirates, addressing the summit.

Nawal Ebrahim Al Khater, Assistant Under Secretary, Planning and Information Directorate, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, speaking during a session on - How Can Education System Integrate Innovation in Classroom.

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Ahmed Janahi, Community Engagement Manager, Tamkeen, speaking during the session Creating Successful Incubation for Ensuring Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Arunabh Singh, Director, Nehru World School, India, sharing his valuable thoughts during the session on Creating Successful Incubation Models for Ensuring Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Anju Sharma, Principal Secretary Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Gujarat, India, sharing her thoughts on enhancing higher education quality.

Tan Sri Dr Khair Bin Mohamad Yusof, Director General of Education, Ministry of Education, Malaysia, speaking on Modernising School Education Policy with Positive Education.

Eduleaders showcasing the special issue of Digital Learning magazine on WES Bahrain.

Shehjad Jamal, Senior Manager, Colliers International, United Arab Emirates, sharing his thoughts on the growing demand for private education in the Middle-East Region.

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Tahir Nadeem Qadri, CEO, American Lyceum International School, Oman sharing his thoughts.

Ahmad Hasan Ahmed, Project Manager, His Majesty King Hamad Schools of the Future Project speaking on Innovation in Classrooms for Nurturing Globalised Students.

Noora Isa Al Khalifa, Director of Technology, The Bahrain Bayan School, sharing her thoughts at the summit.

From L to R: Brendon Doyle, International Advisor to the Angolan Network of Media Libraries. ReMa (Rede de Mediatecas de Angola), Southern Africa; Sahar Al Majzoob, Head, Social Science and Languages Department, Curriculum Directorate, Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain; Ahmad Hasan Ahmed, Project Manager, HM King Hamad Schools; Tahir Nadeem Qadri, CEO, American Lyceum International School, Oman; Noora Isa Al Khalifa, Director of technology, Bahrain Bayan School and Dr Ravi Gupta, CEO & Editorin-Chief, Elets Technomedia, showcasing the DL special issue on Bahrain. digitalLEARNING

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BAHRAIN GLIMPSES Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi giving Edupreneur Award to Manjula Pooja Shroff, MD & CEO, Kalorex Group, India

Amit Rana, Pro Vice Chairman, Delhi Public School, Panipat City, Haryana,India, getting Edupreneur Award from Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi

Arjumand Zaidi, Director, St Xavier’s Convent School, Lucknow, India receiving Edupreneur Award from the Education Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain for empowering the economically weaker people of Indian society in terms of education.

Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi conferring Prof (Dr) A K Bakhshi, Vice - Chancellor, PDM University, Bahadurgarh, India with Edupreneur Award.

Dr Vimal Rarh, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, India (right), getting Edupreneur Award from H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Arunabh Singh, Director, Nehru World School, Ghaziabad, India (right), receiving award on behalf of his school from Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Kamal Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Global Schools Foundation, Dubai (right), receiving award in Innovative Interventions in Preschool Teaching & Learning category from Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi.

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Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi giving Editor’s Choice Award for Academic Excellence to Pravin Tiwari, Principal, Central India Public School, Nagpur, India (second from left).

Savita Venkat, Principal, Bombay Cambridge School, Mumbai, India (second from left), getting Global Collaborative Learning Environments on behalf of her school from Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain, H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi.

B G Shenoy, Director. Global Indian International School, Dubai (third from left), getting Innovative Interventions in Preschool Teaching & Learning Award from H E Majid Bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Inderpreet Singh Tuli, Director, Edify School, Nagpur, India (second from left), receiving award for Introducing Innovations in Teaching Pedagogy from the Education Minister of Kingdom of Bahrain for empowering the economically weaker people of Indian society in terms of education.

Global eduleaders and education stakeholders participating in the summit.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Following a novel bid involving the service providers inviting service seekers to rank their performance on an open platform, we present State-wise Private Engineering Institutes & Colleges Ranking in India-2017.

It is hoped to help individuals in understanding a significant variance of participation across education destinations on this count, writes Akash Tomer of Elets News Network (ENN).

State-wise Private Engineering Institutes & Colleges Ranking in India-2017:

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ith almost all career streams, becoming tough to contest for by each passing year, sending one’s wards to the most suitable and useful edifice of higher education has become literally a Herculean task.

But how to determine what is best available option? What should be the benchmarak? Is a highly decorated private engineering college is good enough reason to send one’s young child there or should there be some yardsticks to evaluate any institute considering future challenges of academics and professional career?

The purpose of higher education, therefore, should not only limit to building careers but also catering to develop a generation of vibrant minds for the nation. All this was the drive behind conducting a comprehensive ranking of

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the private engineering colleges for the fourth consecutive year.

The latest ranking also includes information about the world of Indian private engineering colleges, factors and methodology to rank them. The ranking is for all those, who are somehow attached to an engineering college i.e. parents, teachers, educators or the school management.

CRanking Parameters:

The first parameter describes how efficient and learned are the college faculties.

It includes their teaching and industry experience as well. Number of full time and visiting faculties is also part of the parameter.

Students and admissions defined the sanctioned intake and actual intake of students in the institute. The process followed for the admission is also taken into account while ranking a college.

In the process, the institutes have been ranked on the basis of infrastructure, facilities and learning. The hostel

facility in the college, library, laboratories, workshops and other facilities come under this ranking parameter.

Learning includes a number of available engineering branches, accreditations from various government and non-government organisations and global collaborations with foreign universities and MNCs. The last parameter, Output has been done by giving 75 per cent importance to placement and 25 per cent to alumni. In placement, the college is ranked on the basis number of students placed, average salary package, list of hiring companies, students opted for entrepreneurship and for higher education.

In alumni, marks are given to number of alumni meets, alumni status and industry interface.

Engineering college is the phase of youths’ learning where they shape their future while learning basic concepts of a specific engineering trade. The impulse for creation of centres for technical training came during the British Rule in

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National-Level Engineering Entrance Exams JEE Main

The JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main is a nationallevel examination regulated by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is organised for screening candidates for the UG engineering and architecture programmes offered by NITs, IIITs and other institutions. It is also the eligibility test for JEE Advanced exam.

JEE Advanced

The JEE Advanced examination is organised by Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) under the aegis of Joint Admission Board (JAB).

It is a national-level entrance test conducted for providing admissions in undergraduate engineering courses offered by various IITs across the country.

LPU NEST

PESSAT

SRMJEEE

MU OET

UPESEAT

BVP CET

Lovely Professional University organises Lovely professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPU NEST) every year to select students for admissions in UG engineering courses.

SRMJEEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination) is a university level exam organised

by SRM University for providing admissions in UG engineering and health science courses. It offers admission in these courses offered by its Kattankulathur, Ramapuram Chennai and Haryana campuses.

GATE referred as Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level engineering entrance exam regulated by IITs and IISc rotationally for admission to postgraduate courses.

UPESEAT (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test) managed by UPES, Dehradun and conducted to offer admissions in B Tech programmes offered in different disciplines. The application forms are likely to be available in the first week of November.

BITSAT

VITEEE

GATE

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani organises a university-level entrance test BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test) for providing admissions to students in the first year of UG engineering programmes.

India. The necessity to make technocrats more efficient, led to the establishment of technical schools attached to Indian Ordnance Factories and other engineering establishments.

Now the colleges are trying to enhance the teaching-learning process by embedding technology, by developing industry oriented curriculum and by placing their students in reputed companies. Along with this, the technical institutions are focusing on holistic development of prospective engineers for their sustainable growth.

Admission to undergraduate, post-

VITEEE also known as VIT Engineering Entrance Examination is an all India level entrance test organised

by VIT University for admissions in B Tech programmes offered at Vellore and Chennai campuses.

graduate and integrated programmes of these colleges is conducted through different engineering entrance exams.

Over a million engineering aspirants appear in these exams annually, out of which students are selected on the basis of their ranks. Joint Entrance Examination Advanced ( JEE Advanced) is one of these entrance exams in which around 2,00,000 students appear annually out of which approximately 11,000 get selected for Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These 2,00,000 students are initially sorted out by the Joint Entrance Examination Mains

PES University organises a university level examination which is PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT). Through this exam, students will get admissions in various UG and PG programmes offered by the university.

Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU OET) is a university level entrance test organised by Manipal University for screening candidates for admissions in UG and PG courses in the field of engineering, medical etc. The exam is conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode.

BVP CET (Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University Common Entrance Test) is regulated by Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University for selecting students for admissions in bachelors and masters programmes offered in various disciplines.

SAAT

SAAT also referred as Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University Admission Test is a gateway for those students seeking for admissions in different UG and PG courses in the engineering, medical, management and many other fields. Lateral Entry in B.Tech programmes is also offered through this exam.

( JEE Mains), conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Around 1.3 million students appear for this exam. Admission to most of the postgraduate courses in IITs and other institutions is granted through various written entrance examinations: GATE (for M Tech), JAM (for M Sc) and CEED (for M Des). The IITs are also well-known for their special reservation policy, which is significantly different from the one applied in other educational institutions of India. List of all such examinations is as follows. n digitalLEARNING

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AISECT: Improving Higher

Education Standards from the root level (i.e both in Hindi and English. We are one of the first to provide technical education in Hindi, since 1982). l We include and promote research oriented study to expand the scope of application and new possibilities. l We provide hands on practice with the best state of art lab and training facilities by certified trainers and well qualified experienced faculties.

How do you compare the cost of technical education vis-à- vis, say management education?

With adoption of latest technology in higher education, it is very important to match higher education standards with global leaders, says Prof Ashok Gwal, Vice Chancellor, AISECT University in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).

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hat is the importance of innovative pedagogy in the field of technical education?

We are in practice of innovative technical teaching methodology since the inception of our organisation and that is like: l Our teaching and training methodology focal point is skill development. l Most convenient mode of communication is used in our teaching methodology to impart global competency

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As technical education’s base is its practical and skilling up orientation which is possible only with the realistic facilities and provisions in all respect in comparison to management studies technical education has a great scope of cost involvement in keeping pace with the fast changing and technological scenario.

India has over 785 Universities, should we expand or consolidate?

We must have some realistic approach for implementing or we say imparting the true education to our society which keeps our heritage, nature, which keeps us upgrading, which keeps us united, keeps us growing, developing and most important keeps happiness of togetherness which is somewhere the true objective of any education system. We believe and think beyond the figures of universities’ numbers although to meet the huge demand it is one of the important aspect.

How can India’s higher education system be made robust?

We have some points in this context: l First we need to make realistic and standard justified evaluation and grading system before awarding any degree and certificates. l Need to adopt and align National

Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) on global standards. l In place of generalise form, we must implement very specific application oriented system. the system must be updated in sync with current industry demand. l Need to standardise the professional requirements of trainers and faculties. l Teacher’s special and professional training programmes in positive inspirational atmosphere is required to nurture best talents in teaching. l Authorities to approve and authorise institutions should be very implementive and continuously monitored on some specific standards.

In past few years a large number of engineering institutions have closed down. How do you analyse it?

Yes it’s really a noticeable experience and it has many aspects for this situations some of them are as follows: l Lack of skilled trainers and result oriented institutions. l Lack of ethical approach while establishing the institutions. l Lack of fulfilment of prerequisite conditions in admission procedures. l Gap between the industry demand and educational institutions’s supply eventually creating mismatch leading to great unemployable mass.

Do you think traditional engineering disciplines are being eclipsed by emerging ones?

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CENTRAL The Central Zone, comprising States like Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, are emphasising on improving the quality of higher education. To improve teaching-learning process in the higher education institutes of the two States, evaluation of educational facilities and activities along with technology-based learning are gaining prominence. With the governments of these States gradually increasing their spending on education and skill development, a large number of private players have come forward to be a part of the educational transformation. digitalLEARNING

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Technocrats-TIT Group of Institutions is the oldest and most reputed technical education group of Central India, led by a team of IIT, IIM and Stanford Alumnus with 1,100+ faculty members.

SURABHI KARSOLIYA SHARMA

MD Technocrats TIT Group of Institutions

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Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, Indore

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Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal

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Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal

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Medi-Caps Institute of Science and Technology, Indore

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Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research, Indore

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Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology and Science, Indore

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Sagar Institute of Research and Technology, Bhopal

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Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal

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Samrat Ashok Technological Institute, Vidisha

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ITM University, Gwalior

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Institute of Engineering and Science IPS Academy, Indore

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IES College of Technology, Bhopal

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AISECT University, Bhopal

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Barkatullah University Institute of Technology, Bhopal

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echnocrats - TIT Group of Institutions was established in 1999 with an aim to offer world class research-oriented education.

The institute is managed by eminent academicians and visionaries. It is one of the most prestigious and renowned educational groups of Central India and known for its academic excellence.

Our vision is to enable students to achieve their full potential by offering world class education. It also will help them to think and act as global citizens.

We strive for global reach, excellence, and diversity through engagement with prestigious universities, industries and countries that support our educational mission.

With four engineering courses, two pharmacy courses and one business administration course, the group has more than 15,000 enrolled students. Institutions of the group are spread over an area of 1.5 million square feet including 292 classrooms, 695 laboratories and 52 semi-

nar and conference halls. The resource centre comprises over 2,12,000 books and more than 37,000 titles. With yearly intake of over 5,000 students, the group has a strong network of over 30,000 alumni.

The group of institutes has achieved 100 per cent placement record by assisting 2,379 students in getting jobs.

The academic and industrial experience of our faculty members helped the students to get application-based learning and industry-oriented skills. We have over 1,150 faculty members from IITs, IIMs and NITs with 162 PhD professors. We also encourage studentindustry cooperative experiences that prepare a strong base for the students’ career ahead.n digitalLEARNING 2017 digitalLEARNING APRIL APRIL 2017

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Project-based learning is what we emphasise and practice most in our teaching-learning process. We are committed to bring success in professional life of engineering graduates through these initiatives which in turn, will help us achieve our vision.

DR PRASHANT SHRIDHAR BOKARE

Principal, RSR Rungta College of Engineering and Technology

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Tribal dance, Chhattisgarh

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R.S.R. Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai

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Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai

AAAA

Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg

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Dr. C.V. Raman University, Bilaspur

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Bharti College of Engineering & Technology, Durg

AAA

OP Jindal University, Raigarh

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Central College of Engineering and Management, Raipur

AAA

Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology, Durg

AAA

Chhattisgarh Engineering College, Durg

AAA

Chouksey Engineering College, Bilaspur

AAA

Christian College of Engineering & Technology, Oddanchatram

AAA

Columbia Institute of Engineering & Technology, Raipur

AA+

Sun Engineering college, Durg

AA+

Garv Institute of Management and Technology, Bhilai

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ITM University, Raipur

AA+

JK Institute of Engineering, Bilaspur

AA+

Parthivi College of Engineering and Management, Bhilai

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Pragati College of Engineering and Management, Raipur

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Bihar Darjeeling

Guwahati

Muzaffarpur

Patna

Bhagalpur

Jharkhand

Dhanbad Bokaro

Asansol Ranchi

Jamshedpur

West Bengal Kolkata

Odisha Cuttack Bhubaneswar

EAST

The East Zone, with States like Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, is home to some of the best private engineering institutions in India.

Higher education has a huge scope for infrastructural development in this education segment along with quality and access of teaching resources in the region. The governments of these States are also focussing on introducing industry-oriented courses in the higher education segment. digitalLEARNING

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ASSAM

Institute Name Don Bosco graduates are outstanding professionals in their respective fields.

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Assam Down Town University, Guwahati

AAAA

Assam Don Bosco University, Sonapur

AAAA

Royal School of Engineering and Technology, Guwahati

AAAA

Scholar’s Institute of Technology and Management, Guwahati

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NETES Institute of Technology and Science, Mirza

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Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management & Technology, Guwahati AAA+

STEPHEN MAVELY

Vice Chancellor Don Bosco University Assam

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Assam Professional Academy, Guwahati

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Institute Name

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Birla Institute of Technology, Patna

AAAA

Millia Institute of Technology, Purnea

AAAA

Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Patna

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Amrapali Institute of Technology, Lakhisarai

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KK College of Engineering & Management, Nalanda

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Maulana Azad College of Engineering and Technology, Patna

AAA

Moti Babu Institute of Technology, Forbesanj

AA+

RP Sharma Institute of Technology, Patna

AA+

Sityog Institute of Technology, Aurangabad

AA+

Vidya Vihar Institute of Technology, Purnea

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JHARKHAND Institute Name

We revise our curriculum annually, as per the requirements of the industry and developments in Science and Technology. We deploy technology in teaching-learning processes for effective learning.

PROF ORS RAO Vice-Chancellor ICFAI University

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Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi

AAAA

Birsa Institute of Technology (BIT), Dhanbad

AAAA

ICFAI University, Ranchi

AAAA

Cambridge Institute of Technology, Ranchi

AAAA

Guru Gobind Singh Educational Society’s Technical Campus, Bokaro

AAA+

KK College of Engineering and Management, Dhanbad

AAA+

RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur

AAA

RTC Institute of Technology, Ranchi

AAA

Maryland Institute of Technology and Management, Galudih

AAA

Ramgovind Institute of Technology, Koderma

AAA

BA College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur

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Centre for Bioinformatics, Ranchi

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Vidya Memorial Institute of Technology, Ranchi

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Xavier Institute of Polytechnic and Technology, Ranchi

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ODISHA Institute Name

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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

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C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar

AAAA

Centurion University, Bhubaneswar

AAAA

College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar

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Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar

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National Institute of Science and Technology, Brahmapur

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Orissa Engineering College(OEC), Bhubaneswar

AAA

Synergy Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dhenkanal

AAA

Dhaneswar Rath Institute of Engineering & Management Studies, Cuttack

AAA

Barapada School of Engineering & Technology, Bhadrak

AAA

Ghanashayam Hemalata Institute of Technology & Management, Puri

AAA

Indian School of Fire Engineering, Bhubaneswar

AAA

Jagannath Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jagatpur

AAA

Padmanava College of Engineering, Rourkela

AA+

Satyasai Engineering College, Balasore

AA

Seemanta Engineering College, Bhubaneswar

AA

Sree Jagannath Institute of Management & Engineering, Jagatpur

AA

We have introduced industry driven electives in each school. This experiment is very successful and popular among the students.

Several students from various institutes take admission in the courses under credit transfer facility.

PROF P P MATHUR Vice Chancellor KIIT University

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Ras Mancha Temple, Bishnupur, West Bengal

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Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM), Kolkata

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Bengal Institute of Technology, Kolkata

AAAA

JIS College of Engineering, Nadia

AAAA

Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata

AAAA

Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata

AAAA

Haldia Institute of Technology, Midnapore(E)

AAAA

Techno India University, Kolkata

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RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata

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BP Poddar Institute of Management and Technology, Kolkata

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Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology, Kolkata

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Future Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata

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MCKV Institute of Engineering, Kolkata

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Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, Durgapur

AAA

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Kolkata

AAA

Asansol Engineering College, Asansol

AAA

Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata

AAA

College of Engineering and Management, Kolaghat

AAA

Durgapur Institute of Advanced Technology and Management, Durgapur

AAA

Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Hooghly

AAA

Academy of Technology, Hooghly

AAA

Dream Institute of Technology, Kolkata

AAA

Birbhum Institute of Engineering Technology, Birbhum

AA+

Kanad Institute of Engineering and Management Mankar, Burdwan

AA+

Techno Global Balurghat, South Dinajpur

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Camellia Institute of Technology and Management, Hooghly

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Greater Kolkata College of Engineering and Management, Baruipur

AA+

Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering, Bankura

AA

Global Institute of Management and Technology, Nadia

AA

Seacom Engineering College, Howrah

AA

OmDayal College of Engineering and Architecture, Howrah

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Maharashtra, West Zone

VIT: Revamping Higher Education in India Seamless efforts for more than three decades made Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) a brand name in the field of engineering education, says Bharat Agarwal, Managing Trustee, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, in a conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

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ive us an overview of your University and its vision.

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) has become a brand in the field of engineering education and is amongst the most sought after institute in Western India.

Having started with three UG programmes in 1983, the Institute now offers nine UG, eight PG and six PhD Programmes.

VIT was the first private institute to obtain academic autonomy in 2008.

Since then, the institute has successfully evolved its “learning model” which is acclaimed by all strata of society.

The institute envisions gaining global recognition while staying focused on its contribution in the development of the Country.

Is there any distinct branch of engineering that your institute offers? What is its scope as far as career prospect is concerned?

Since 1983 VIT offers a unique programme in Industrial Engineering. It is a blend of

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engineering management, ergonomics, optimisation and supply chain related concepts. The programme inculcates a holistic approach in students to solve broad level problems of industry and society in general. There are immense opportunities of higher studies in Industrial Engineering after graduating in it.

Apart from manufacturing, Industrial Engineering principles are applied in service sectors such as health care, transport etc. The diversity in knowledge acquired by industrial engineers enables them to hone the entrepreneurial skills.

Are you employing some distinct teaching methodology to equip your students with an edge required in the market in near future?

The institute practices DT-enabled teaching methodologies to place its students in good companies. Effective use of platforms such as Google Classroom, submission of video assignments, use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) etc allow the students to learn beyond the conventional classrooms and

laboratory environment and think on their own, rather than borrowing and sharing ‘within the box’ ideas.

Effective use of course projects enables the student to not only learn technical skills but also social and interpersonal skills. The institute firmly believes in the principle of ‘Learning by doing’ and has provided opportunities for summer internships as well as semester internships.

How do you provide industry interface to make students better skilled and more technically sound?

The institute has started professional development courses in collaboration with Industry experts. Professional experts from industry give training in these courses to develop competence expected in the industry from an engineering graduate.

Besides, college regularly arranges industry visits, guest lectures from industry experts and from successful alumni entrepreneurs. An Industry Advisory board of more than 15 industrialists is formed in each of the nine departments who suggest amendments in the academic content for industry ready engineers.

What steps has your institute taken towards retaining students for higher education in India, to match global education standards?

The students of the institute admitted to Masters and PhD courses in the institutes of National and International repute, such as IITs and IIMs. To that effect, the institute not only has designed its curriculum, but also provides ample co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Sessions by professionals regarding preparation for technical and competitive examinations are also arranged. n

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Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu

Himachal Pradesh

Amritsar Shimla

Jalandhar

Punjab

Ferozepur

Haryana

Ludhiana

Chandigarh SBS Nagar Mohali Mussoorie Patiala Dehradun Panchkula Ambala Haridwar

Karnal

Sonipat Hisar Panipat Rohtak Gurugram

Meerut Noida Ghaziabad

Delhi Faridabad

Uttarakhand

Nainital

Uttar Pradesh

Agra Lucknow

Gorakhpur

Kanpur Allahabad

Varanasi

NORTH

Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir, the States of the Northern Zone, are making tremendous efforts to do away with the demographic divide through several initiatives and by encouraging public-private partnerships to promote quality of higher education.

With demographic structure highly skewed towards young population, several world-class private institutions have come up in these States apart from traditional centres of learning that have the legacy of offering world-class education. digitalLEARNING

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Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Rohini

AAAA

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, Paschim Vihar

AAAA

Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Palam Vihar

AAAA

Indian Institution of Engineers, R.K. Puram

AAAA

Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research - [AIACTR], Geeta Colony

AAA+

Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology, Rohini

AAA+

Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, Rajouri Garden

AAA

Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, Janakpuri

AA+

Education Institute of Management & Engineering Studies, Tilak Nagar

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Elina Institute of Education, Vikas Puri

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IPD College, Paschim Vihar

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Mentoring Engineering Professionals in Sync With Industry Interface: IIE Engineering holds big scope in India as far as career-based opportunities are concerned. But there are several professionals working in the industry without any technical degree/diploma. The Indian Institution of Engineers (IIE) is mentoring several such aspiring professionals, says Arun Saini, Co-Founder of IIE, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

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Resources, Simulations, mind maps, and other such tools around this lesson.

ive us an overview of IIE and its vision.

The Indian Institution of Engineers is the mentor organisation for working professionals who are contributing in the field of Engineering and Technology. The IIE is one of the oldest professional institutions, established to promote, advance and update knowledge, business and practice of engineering professionals.

The institution conducts several examinations twice a year. It is for helping thousands of young aspiring professionals working in the engineering sector to obtain engineering degree/diplomas and sharpen technical knowledge.

Is there any distinct branch of engineering that your institute offers and its scope vis-a-vis career prospects are concerned?

Electrical Engineers are in high demand in India. In the recent years from domestic usage to appliances used in corporate houses there is a necessity of electricity, offering numerous opportunities to electrical engineers.

Companies like ABB, Bajaj International Private Ltd., Crompton Greaves Ltd., Siemens Ltd., Reliance Power Ltd., ONGC, BHEL), SAIL, Coal India Ltd. ,Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. ,Centre for Electronics Design and Technology and Wipro Lighting are the biggest employers hiring Electrical Engineers.

A graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering can opt for employment in diverse fields whether it is a PSU job, core sectors like Construction & Steel,

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How do you provide industry interface for students’ skill development?

ARUN SAINI Co-Founder, IIE IT Industry, Consultancy/Finance Job, Electronics Design and a myriad of profiles like Business Development Associates, Content Development Manager etc.

Future Technologies in Electrical Engineering: Smart Grids, Prepaid electricity like mobile recharge (almost a reality now), Switching devices with voices for guidance, Speech recognition, Image recognition, Wireless transmission, Distributed generation (like distribution in transmission), Bulk energy storage capacities, Lightning harness for utilities, Electrical simulation in neural networks.

Are you employing any distinct methodology to ensure students gain an edge needed in the job market in future?

We are adopting the digital methodology to train students. We use techniques like e-books, 3D view, etc for faster results.

The institute prefers framing MCQs, worksheets, Real-life Applications, Web

We provide an internship to give students an opportunity to consolidate and ehance what they’ve learned in class by working in a professional setting under a supervisor, a practitioner in the field.

Students need to work three hours a week. A five-credit internship would require that students work 15 hours per week for 10 weeks in a quarter of total internship period.

Do you also have any refresher courses for your faculty to stay updated about latest trends, technology, and upcoming requirements of the education world?

IIE itself does not provide any faculty development programme. It is a governing body that governs the set of rule and regulation to its study centres across the world. We provide them with best quality material, training modules, and other parameters focused to nurture them on basis of communication skills (verbal and written), commercial awareness, attitude towards work, lifelong learning, self-management, team solving, problem solving, initiative, self–motivation, adaptability, stress management.

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The Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Bhiwani

AAAA

SRM University, Sonipat

AAA+

Seth Jai Parkash Mukand Lal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Yamunanagar

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Hindu College of Engineering, Sonipat

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Manav Rachna College of Engineering, Faridabad

AAA

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala

AAA

Lingaya's University, Faridabad

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Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faridabad

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Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research, Ambala

AA

Akido College of Engineering, Bahadurgarh

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Institute Name The Eternal University is translating its vision into reality by educating young people to cultivate a curious mind with a keen desire to serve the communities.

DR H S DHALIWAL Vice Chancellor Eternal University

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Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan

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University Institute of Information Technology, Shimla

AAAA

Chitkara University, Solan

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Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology, Baddi

AAA+

Akal College of Engineering and Technology, Baru Sahib

AAA+

Green Hills Engineering College, Solan

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Himachal Institute of Technology, Paonta Sahib

AAA

ICFAI University, Baddi

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T. R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mandi

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Vaishno College of Engineering, Kangra

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Thapar University, Patiala

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Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

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DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jalandhar

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Chitkara University, Patiala

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Chandigarh Engineering College, Landran Campus, Mohali

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Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

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Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar

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Gulzar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Khanna

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Adesh Institute of Engineering & Technology, Faridkot

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Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pathankot

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Accurate Institute: Fostering Innovative Learning With its mission to impart comprehensive and innovative learning, Accurate Group of Institutes inculcate managerial and entrepreneurial skill in its students, says Poonam Sharma, Group Director, Accurate group of Institutes, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

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hat was your vision behind establishing the institute?

Established in 2006, today Accurate Group of Institutions is a leading name in the higher education sector.

The institute offers a wide range of courses pertaining to different fields of studies. The institute’s focus is on teaching, consulting, research and management development programmes with state of the art classrooms, internet, computing facilities and seminar facilities. Accurate believes in harmonious faculty-student relationship, which fosters mutual growth. Accurate has partnerships with various foreign universities such as, University of Auckland, New Zealand and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, for student exchange programmes.

Our mission is to impart vibrant, comprehensive and innovative learning to our students enabling them to be managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. We believe in cultivating strong cultural values and to provide an ideal teaching environment to develop students’ skills to tackle the challenges of global business environment.

Is there any distinct branch of engineering that your institute offer?

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What is its scope as far as career prospect is concerned?

No branch is distinct. All branches have equal value. We work hard for students of all the branches to make them employable.

Career prospect depends upon the individual capability of the student. The branch or the area of study may restrict a particular scope of work, but we believe that any student if is employable, then market conditions won’t hamper his/her career.

How do you provide industry interface to make students skilled and technically sound?

We conduct training sessions for our students before they appear for employability test. Personality development programmes are being conducted time to time. Students attend the workshop with latest technologies such as R language, business analytics, big data analytics and Intelligence using TABLEAU, Cyber Security etc.

We explore all available opportunities for our students. We also invite corporate doyens to train students on the current market situation. We conduct industrial visits to enhance students’ practical learning. Our students visited various manufacturing plants like Yamaha motors, Yakult, Pepsico Food & Agro Ltd etc.

What are the steps taken by your institute to curb the Brain-Drain?

Globalisation has opened the doors for students to be a part of MNCs and foreign corporations. To acquaint students with the intricacies of operations in foreign lands, we have been taking our students on global business pilgrimage. In the past, our student along with senior faculty members have visited the following premier universities and had intensive experience of global management education: l Nanyang Technological University, Singapore l University of Auckland, New Zealand l Management Development Institute of Singapore l National University of Singapore We expose our students to global universities to have a hands-on experience of what life is like in corporate of these countries. Students also get a glimpse of what cultural barriers stand in their way and get an insight as how to overcome them. Students on such trips are also awarded certificates for a three day workshop which further strengthens their profiles.

Do you also have any refresher course for your faculty to keep them updated with latest trends, technology and needs of the education world?

We enhance and update our faculty’s knowledge time to time through Faculty Development Programmes (FDP). The programme helps in: l Managing multiple roles and new responsibilities such as problem-based tutorials, case-based discussions, become mentors, and develop and evaluate new curriculum l Integrating latest global technology into teaching-learning process l Research and master latest technology based teaching skills l Leadership and management proficiency. n

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Best Engineering Institute

by The Educationpost 2nd April 2017

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COURSES OFFERED PGDM

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Best Management Institute

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BEST PLACEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE IN NORTH INDIA BY AITMC

EXCELLENT PLACEMENT INSTITUTE In UP By CMAI Supported by AICTE & AIU

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Best Engineering college for Advanced Learning by ASSOCHAM

(2017)

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Top Institutes of India by Competition Success Review

Best B-School

in Entrepreneurship Development by Educationpost

(2017)

(2017)

Kapil Sharma @ Accurate Campus “Awarding” Meritorious Student

100% Placement for PGDM & MBA

International Package: 30 LPA Highest Package: 9.80 LPA

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DIT is a leader with commitment to excel in higher education through its innovative practices in research and development to create knowledge that meets the aspirations of our nation.

DR K K RAINA Vice Chancellor DIT University

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DIT University, Dehradun

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Graphic Era University, Dehradun

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College of Engineering Studies, Dehradun

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Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Dehradun

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College of Engineering Roorkee, Roorkee

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Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee

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Women’s Institute of Technology, Dehradun

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Shivalik College of Engineering, Dehradun

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Seemant Institute of Technology, Pithoragarh

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JB Institute of Technology, Dehradun

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Institute of Technology, Kothiyal Sain Gopeshwar

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Birla Institute of Applied Sciences, Dehradun

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Varanasi Ghat, Uttar pradesh

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Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida

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Shiv Nadar University, Lucknow

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Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Noida

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JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida

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Accurate Institute of Management & Technology, Greater Noida

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GLA University, Mathura

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Sharda University, Greater Noida

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Greater Noida Institute of Technology

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Noida International University, Gautam Budh Nagar

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Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida

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Krishna Engineering College, Ghaziabad

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Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra

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Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad

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Skyline Institute of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida

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We are a professional university. All the courses in engineering/ technology domain, design, journalism, medicine etc are the one with which people can make their living.

DR VIJAY GUPTA Vice Chancellor Sharda University

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Practising

Learning by Doing With its professional courses, the university is promoting the “Learning by Doing” among its students, says Dr Vijay Gupta, Vice Chancellor, Sharda University, in an interview with Akash Tomer of Elets News Network (ENN).

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hat is the vision of Sharda University?

Do most of the Indian B Tech students readily opt for the first job-opportunity during placements? What is your view about it?

It is a university setup by state legislature and the vision is to provide avenues for useful education to students. By useful here we mean something that make them capable, employable and learned so that they can make their place in society.

Is there any distinct branch of engineering that your institute offers and do share its scope as far as career prospect is concerned?

We are a professional university. All the courses in engineering/technology domain, design, journalism, medicine etc are the ones which make people employable. We do offer science programmes which are designed for specific kind of jobs.

While starting a programme, we look at what are our educational goals, professional objective of the course, and what are we preparing students for? Unlike other universities, professional goal of our courses is clearly defined. For instance, we have started a programme in visual arts with a motive to nurture professionals with artistic abilities. It will help them to show creativity in their jobs.

How much job-oriented your courses are, especially in the light of latest trends and technologies taking place around the world and

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prime focus of students’ interest. It is also attracting all practitioner engineers.

There are no purely mechanical instruments any more. ICT is embedded in mechanical instruments. For example 50 per cent of automobile is of electronics and ICT than of metal used. For the past 30 years electronics has provided acceleration to every industry. ICT also helped the industries in reducing the product planning and manufacturing cost. Electronics and ICT permitted us to reduce metal being consumed, reduced the time and that’s why the cost of production has come down.

DR VIJAY GUPTA Vice Chancellor, Sharda University the education industry creating global products in terms of fresh pass outs?

Programmes at our University like Automobile Engineering, where we have tried to develop actual automobile workshop. In workshop, students work on engines, fabricate cars and test ride the cars. These are the kind of things our students showcase with the help of professional courses. At Sharda University, we believe in application oriented programmes. For example, second year students of our Computer Science and Engineering branch work on developing mobile applications. So it is largely “Learning by Doing”.

Do you think traditional engineering discipline is being eclipsed by the emerging ones?

It is happening largely in Computer Science and Engineering field. In last 40 years, the penetration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a

In our country, we have a very stagnant industry. There is a good number of jobs in the area of ICT rather than other branches of engineering. So, if the students are accepting the first job offers irrespective of the fact that whether the job is of their field or not, they are not doing anything wrong as they can see few people are getting jobs. The students are impatient because they are not getting the jobs of their choice but they can’t sit idle and they have to do something.

What are the latest and upcoming products in the pipeline as far as your University/ Institute is concerned? Can you share some of the prominent ones with us?

We are in the process of complete revision of the syllabus. With the approach of “Learning by Doing”, we are going to enhance multiple folds. We are having meetings for developing new ideas of how to make our programmes more practice oriented. We started scheme of six months of industry internship, we permit students to take Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). We give our students time to work on their individual products; we have found out that the students learn more while doing a job rather than studying in campus. n

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United College of Engineering and Management, Allahabad

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IEC College of Engineering & Technology, Greater Noida

AAA

Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad

AAA

IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad

AAA

ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad

AAA

Integral University , Lucknow

AAA

Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology, Bareilly

AAA

B.S.A. College of Engineering & Technology, Mathura

AAA

Dr. KN Modi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Modinagar

AAA

Hindustan College of Science & Technology, Mathura

AAA

I.T.S. Engineering College, Greater Noida

AAA

G L Bajaj Insitute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida

AAA

ABSS Institute of Technology, Meerut

AAA

ACN College of Engineering and Management Studies, Aligarh

AA+

Aligarh College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh

AA+

Institute of Technology & Management, Lucknow

AA+

Alpine College of Engineering, Greater Noida

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IIMT College of Engineering, Greater Noida

AA+

Delhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut

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Deshwal Institute of Information Technology and Management (DIITM), Noida AA+

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Apollo Institute of Technology, Kanpur

AA+

Devprayag Institute of Technical Studies, Allahabad

AA+

Dewan VS Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut

AA+

Inderprastha Engineering College, Ghaziabad

AA+

Axis Institute of Technology & Management, Kanpur

AA+

Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan Mahavidyalaya, Unnao

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Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, Meerut

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Azad Institute of Aeronautics and Engineering, Lucknow

AA+

R.D. Engineering College, Ghaziabad

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Ayodhya Prasad Management Institute & Technology, Allahabad

AA+

Sarvottam Institute of Technology and Management, Noida

AA

Assayer Institute of Innovative Education, Noida

AA

Chaudhary Beeri Singh College of Engineering & Management, Agra

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Telangana Visakhapatnam Hyderabad

Karnataka

Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh Bengaluru Mangaluru

Mysuru Vellore Kochi Coimbatore

Chennai Puducherry

Kozhikode

Kerala Kochi Kottayam

Madurai

Tamil Nadu

Thiruvananthapuram

SOUTH

Southern Indian states like Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala play a crucial role in setting benchmark for the best practices in higher education. These States have always shown the way forward to other States in the country in terms of level of higher education. Engineering education in these States has not only kept pace with changing learning requirements in the country, but also innovation in imparting education has acquired the centre stage. digitalLEARNING

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KERALA

Institute Name SCMS School of Engineering and Technology upholds the vision to be a centre of excellence in providing technical education in harmony with the changing global order.

PROF M MADHAVAN

Director SSET

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SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

AAAA

Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kakkanad

AAAA

NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad

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MES College of Engineering, Malappuram

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Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangala

AAA

Believers Church Caarmel Engineering College, Pathanamthitta

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IES College of Engineering, Thrissur

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Marian Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram

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Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam

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Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

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Char Minar, Hyderabad, Telangana

TELANGANA Institute Name

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VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad

AAAA

Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad

AAAA

BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad

AAAA

Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad

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Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology, Hyderabad

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MVSR Engineering College, Hyderabad

AAA

Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad

AAA

CVR College of Engineering, Ibrahimpatnam

AAA

Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

AAA

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

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Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad

AAA

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Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana

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CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad

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B. V. Raju Institute of Technology, Medak

AAA

Sphoorthy Engineering College, Hyderabad

AAA

Aizza College of Engineering & Technology, Adilabad

AAA

Anurag College of Engineering, Ghatkesar

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G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science, Hyderabad

AA+

IIIT Hyderabad, Hyderabad

AA+

J B Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad

AA+

JNTUH College of Engineering Sultanpur, Hyderabad

AA+

Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

AA+

KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad

AA+

Maheshwara Engineering College, Hyderabad

AA+

Mallareddy Engineering College, Hyderabad

AA+

Muffakham Jah College of Engineer, Hyderabad

AA+

S R Engineering College, Warangal

AA

Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women, Hyderabad

AA

Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

AA

Osmania University College of Engineering, Hyderabad

AA

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Thanjavur Temple, Tamil Nadu

TAMIL NADU Institute Name

Rating 2017

VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology), Vellore

AAAA

SRM University, Chennai

AAAA

Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

AAAA

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (Sastra)

AAAA

SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam

AAAA

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), Coimbatore

AAAA

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Virudhunagar

AAAA

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

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SASTRA University, Thanjavur

AAA+

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore

AAA+

Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai

AAA+

Karunya University, Coimbatore

AAA

There is an immediate need to emphasise on experiential learning and working with industry on real life projects. It will help educational institutions to lay the foundation of a vibrant curriculum.

PROF PRABIR K BAGCHI Vice Chancellor SRM University

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Velammal Engineering College, Chennai

AAA

St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai

AAA

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperambudur

AAA

Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai

AAA

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

AAA

Sona College of Technology, Salem

AAA

Sathyabama University, Chennai

AAA

RMK Engineering College, Kavaraipettai

AAA

Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai

AAA

Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai

AA+

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Chennai

AA+

A.C. College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi

AA+

Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

AA+

College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai

AA+

Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (HIET), Kanchipuram

AA+

K.L.N. College of Engineering, Madurai

AA+

Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai

AA+

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Chennai

AA+

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul

AA+

RMD Engineering College, Tiruvallur

AA+

Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur

AA+

Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University, Chennai

AA

Vels University, Chennai

AA

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ANDHRA PRADESH Institute Name

Rating 2017

Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam

AAAA

GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam

AAAA

GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

AAAA

KL University, Guntur

AAAA

Vignan University, Guntur

AAAA

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam

AAA+

Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Tirupati

AAA+

Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada

AAA+

Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering, Krishna District

AAA

Vasireddy Venkatadari Institute of Technology, Nambur

AAA

Vishnu Institute of Technology, Bhimavaram

AAA

Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology and Sciences, Visakhapatnam

AAA

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Tirupati

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GMRIT provides an enabling platform that makes the students more industry ready.

Students centric learning system makes all the students to get equipped with contemporary technologies and industry requirements. On campus students hostels and faculty residential quarter make the resources available beyond the working hours.

DR C L V R S V PRASAD

Principal GMR Institute of Technology

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Raghu Engineering College, Visakhapatnam

AAA

RVR and JC College of Engineering, Guntur

AAA

Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj (MVGR) College, Vizianagaram

AAA

Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla

AAA

AM Reddy Memorial College of Engineering & Technology, Guntur

AAA

Aditya Engineering College, East Godavari District

AAA

Amara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Guntur

AAA

Anantha Lakshmi Institute of Technology And Sciences, Anantapur

AAA

Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology, Gudur

AA+

Balaji College of Engineering & Management Studies, Nellore

AA+

BIT Institute of Technology, Anantapur

AA+

Chiranjeevi Reddy Institute of Engineering and Technology, Anantapur

AA+

Gates Institute of Technology, Anantapur

AA

Geethanjali Institute of Science and Technology, Nellore

AA

Intell Engineering College, Anantapur

AA

P.V.K.K. Institute of Technology, Anantapur

AA

Priyadarshini College of Engineering and Technology, Nellore

AA

Priyadarshini Institute of Technology, Tirupati

AA

Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Nandyal

AA

Sir C.V. Raman Institute of Technology & Science, Anantapur

AA

Sri Krishnadevaraya Engineering College, Anantapur

AA

Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology, Anantapur

AA

Tadipatri Engineering College, Anantapur

AA

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Mysore Palace, Karnataka

KARNATAKA Institute Name

Rating 2017

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru

AAAA

RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AAAA

The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru

AAAA

Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

AAAA

MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology

AAAA

PES University, Bengaluru

AAAA

SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad

AAA+

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru

AAA+

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AAA+

KLE Technological University, Hubli

AAA+

BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AAA+

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AAA+

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BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru

AAA

Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AAA

School of Engineering and Technology, Bengaluru

AAA

The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AAA

IIIT-Bangalore, Bengaluru

AAA

JSS Mahavidyapeetha Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysuru

AAA

RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AAA

Reva Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru

AAA

PES College of Engineering, Mandya

AAA

PA College of Engineering, Mangaluru

AAA

NMAM Institute of Technology, Karkala Taluk

AAA

MVJ College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AAA

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi

AAA

Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AA+

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga

AA+

Christ University, Bengaluru

AA+

BNM Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AA+

Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot

AA+

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere

AA+

Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Bellary

AA+

Alliance University, Bengaluru

AA+

Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AA+

SJB Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

AA+

New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AA+

NMIMS College of Science & Technology, Bengaluru

AA+

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru

AA

University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bengaluru

AA

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Redefining Academic Excellence

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he Manipal Education Group, with its heritage of excellence in higher education of 63 years, launched Manipal University, Jaipur (MUJ) in 2011 on an invitation from the Government of Rajasthan. It is a self-financed State University and is redefining academic excellence in the region. University provides excellent ambience to enhance the teaching-learning experience and to promote creativity and innovation.

MUJ, being a multi-disciplinary university, offers programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level across various streams. The streams include Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Fashion and Jewellery Design, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Humanities, Journalism and Mass Communication, Basic Sciences, Law, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Management. Over 6,500 students from diverse backgrounds have already been enrolled across all programmes. A well-qualified team of faculty members with more than 50 per cent having PhD is the asset of the university.

First in India

The university’s campus is the first in India rated with LEED India Platinum and GRIHA – Five Star. It also is a zero discharge campus through rain water harvesting, waste water recycling and reuse, and ground water recharging. Water and Electricity consumption on the campus is monitored through smart metering to minimise the losses and arrive at optimum consumption levels. The University has been conferred with Digital

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DR SANDEEP SANCHETI President, Manipal University, Jaipur India - Smart Campus Award by NDTVCISCO. As the first digital campus of the country, MUJ provides academic information and support to its students through an Academic Management System (AMS). The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled with 10 Gbps optical fibre backbone and has 100 per cent surveillance through 600 CCTV cameras.

MUJ - The New-Age University

Manipal University, Jaipur, being a newage university, has not only adopted the best practices from reputed institutions, but also initiated some innovative ones, to be ahead of the competition and provide excellence in higher education. The university tries to leverage technology in a big way. Laptops are provided to all faculties and students so that learning may continue outside the class room also. The students and faculties are encouraged to take online courses like MOOCs to enhance domain knowledge.

Education at MUJ is fully geared up in terms of its preparedness to impart the right type of skills and knowledge.

The university has introduced many innovative concepts in the pedagogical process. These include open book tests, moderation of question papers, showing examination/test answer books to students and moderation of final grades.

These all bring in transparency in the evaluation process. In addition, many interdisciplinary/open elective courses are available to students wherein they can opt for credits from specialisations other than their own. Introduction of a compulsory course on “Value Education” and “Ethics” for all first year students is again an innovative step in higher education.

The university has set up an entrepreneurship cell wherein students and faculty members learn about innovation, incubation, technology transfer, patenting and IPR. MUJ has already incubated five technology companies through “Technology Business Incubation Centre”.

The effectiveness of the academiaindustry relationship underlines the use of the latest tools and techniques to make the pedagogy effective. Emphasis is made on industry component of the academic curriculum. The University offers basic and advanced training programmes to its students. It exposes them to research related in contemporary and futuristic technologies by continuous improvement and innovation. Under “Practice School Concept”, final year students have to work for their projects in the industry to get hands-on experience. It helps them in getting good placements by converting their project work/internship into jobs. The university facilitates students for short duration stints abroad under more than two dozen MOUs signed with reputed global academic institutes to expose them to the culture and work ethos and prepare them for global leadership.

Choice-Based Credit System

The university has adopted choice based credit system where students can decide their pace of learning. Students firstly have to register for courses according to their interests and capabilities. The university reviews the curriculum constantly and revision is done to reflect the latest international trends. Curriculum is designed to include skill development courses for gainful employability. n

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The Western Zone, comprising States like Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, is known for some of the best private engineering institutes in the country for the quality of education and learning environment they offer. Being a hub of economic activities, this zone has also seen activities in higher education space with institutions readily adopting modern technology and methodology of teaching along with traditional methods to offer a holistic educational experience to learners. digitalLEARNING

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All programmes at BITS Pilani have strong practice components and assessment. Students are required to do laboratory exercises, assignments, and team activities.

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Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

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Banasthali University, Banasthali

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The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur

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Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre, Jaipur

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Manipal University, Jaipur

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Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur

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NIMS University, Jaipur

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Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur

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NIIT University, Neemrana

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Mody University, Sikar

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Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Jaipur

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JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur

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Jaipur National University, Jaipur

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Institute of Engineering and Technology, Alwar

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Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar

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Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar

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Charotar University of Science and Technology, Changa

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Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institutions, Rajkot

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Adani Institute of Infrastructure Engineering, Ahmedabad

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Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Vallabh Vidhyanagar

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GH Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Vallabh Vidhyanagar

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Vishwakarma Institute of Technology has become a brand in the field of engineering education and is amongst the most sought after institute in Western India.

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Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune

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Pune Vidhyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology, Pune

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Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Mulshi

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Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad

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All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of Engineering, Pune

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Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon

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Sardar Patel College of Engineering (Andheri West), Mumbai

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KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai

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Students today are faced with a time that has made it necessary for a non-traditional set of capabilities to aid the evolution to their careers.

RACHANA NAVALE-ASHTEKAR Vice President (Admin) Singhad Institutes

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Sinhgad Engineering Institutes: Nurturing Skilled Technocrats New measures in education help the students at Sinhgad Engineering Institutes to rehash their skills according to latest industry trends, says Rachana NavaleAshtekar, Vice President (Admin), Sinhgad Technical Education Society, in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).

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hat are the new ways of teaching incorporated in your institute?

The Audio-Visual content under “K-Point Programme” help students to ease the learning process and refresh the same during the exam as per the curriculum. Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Test (AMCAT) is conducted twice a year to know strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of each student. In order to develop quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning, training as well as online tests are conducted every semester. Along with students, development of faculty members is also essential.

Teacher Advancement Programme (TAP), Train the Trainer (TTT) Programme and faculty development programmes at Singhad Institutes are conducted to bring uniformity in the teaching process.

What measures does your institute take to keep students updated about upcoming technology?

At Sinhgad Institutes, measures are taken to make students aware about the latest technologies. Few of them are: MEASURES IN ASSOCIATION

EdX programme: An online learn-

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ing platform founded by Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to nurture students’ interests and to acquire relevant technical skills.

IIT Bombay (IITB) Spoken Tutorials: The IITB Tutorials Project is about teaching and learning open source software.

Microsoft Certification: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed with Advanced Training Institutes (ATS), New Delhi to conduct Microsoft certification program (.net) for enhancing competency skill among students.

Thermax Graduate Programme: The programme provides theory and practical skills in specific areas of Mechanical Engineering to the graduate trainees selected by Thermax Limited.

Intel Intelligent Lab: This laboratory facility enables students for technological inventions that are compatible with Intel’s architecture-based devices in the Internet of Things (IoT).

VIDIA CUDA Teaching Centre: The centre facilitates institute’s students to attend webinars on CUDA related programming from experts in various fields.

HP Summer Training Programme: HP Ltd conducts summer training programme for undergraduates

in the areas of programming techniques, network management and security, embedded and robotics.

IN-HOUSE MEASURES

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): The institute has signed MoU with local companies, MNCs and foreign universities to allow our students to attend internships/short term courses.

Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC): IIIC in each department conducts expert lectures on latest technology, offers industrial visits, internships (of four week duration) to students.

How do you view innovative pedagogy in the field of technical education?

Innovative Pedagogy in technical education is all about exploring and thus developing the tools that can be used by the teacher to transmit knowledge and skills to students effectively. In the Indian context, where student diversity is very dynamic, it is important to meet the needs of all the students.

Do most of the Indian B Tech students readily opt for the first jobopportunity during placements?

In most of the renowned, well established institutions, around 70 per cent of students readily opt for the first job opportunity. Out of this, 50 per cent of the students find recruitment and the remaining 20 per cent, who are not job ready, apply for certain finish school courses to make themselves job ready.

Do you think traditional engineering discipline is being eclipsed by the emerging ones?

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Vellore Institute of Technology Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Birla Institute of Technology and Science Thiagarajar College of Engineering SRM Engineering College, SRM University Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (Sastra) RV College of Engineering Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology The National Institute of Engineering Amrita Institute of Technology & Science MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology PES Institute of Technology Manipal Institute of Technology Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra Nirma University of Science & Technology SSN College of Engineering Dhirubhai Ambani-IICT Gandhinagar Maharashtra Institute of Technology Lovely Professional University Andhra University College of Engineering Birla Institute of Technology GITAM University Shri G S institute of Technology and Science Shiv Nadar University Amity School of Engineering & Technology Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Vishwakarma Institute of Technology-Pune Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering & Management Faculty of Engineering, DIT University SCMS School of Engineering GMR Institute of Technology Banasthali University VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology Vasavi College of Engineering KL University Rungta College of Engineering C.V. Raman College of Engineering-Bhubaneswar Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research BVU College of Engineering Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology The Northcap University Lakshmi Narain College of Technology Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) Siddaganga Institute of Technology CGC College of Engineering Bengal Institute of Technology MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College Centurion University of Technology JIS College of Engineering Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute of Technology

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CITY

STATE

National Ranking

Vellore Patiala Pilani Madurai Kattankulathur

Tamil Nadu Punjab Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu

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Thanjavur Bengaluru Bhubaneshwar Mysore Coimbatore Bengaluru Bengaluru Manipal Ranchi Ahmedabad Chennai Gandhinagar Pune Phagwara Vishakhapatnam Patna Vishakhapatnam Indore Chithera Noida Noida Pune

Tamil Nadu Karnataka Odisha Karnataka Tamil Nadu Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka Jharkhand Gujarat Tamil Nadu Gujarat Maharashtra Punjab Andhra Pradesh Bihar Andhra Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra

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Nagpur Dehradun Ernakulam Rajam Banasthali

Maharashtra Uttarakhand Kerala Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan

28 29 30 31 32

Hyderabad Hyderabad Guntur Bhilai Bhubaneswar

Telangana Telangana Andhra Pradesh Chhattisgarh Odisha

33 34 35 36 37

Guntur Pune Ernakulam Gurugram Bhopal Kolkata Bengaluru Mohali Kolkata Sivakasi Jatni Nadia Port Blair

Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Kerala Haryana Madhya Pradesh West Bengal Karnataka Punjab West Bengal Tamil Nadu Odisha West Bengal Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute of Technology Arunachal University of Studies, Arunachal Pradesh North East Frontier Technical University (NEFTU) Don Bosco College Doyin Gumin College S.S.R. College of Education BITS Pilani, Goa Campus Agnel Institute of Technology and Design Don Bosco College Of Engineering Padre Conceição College of Engineering Mahat Bachittar Singh College of Engineering & Technology SSM College of Engineering and Technology MBS College of Engineering and Technology College of Computer Sciences & Engineering - CASET ICFAI Institute of Science and Technology Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology ICFAI University - Nagaland Discipleship Bible College - DBC Academy of Integrated Christian Studies - AICS Pachhunga University College CMJ University Ghanapriya Women’s College - GPWC Grace Bible College

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Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir

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Jammu & Kashmir Tripura Sikkim Nagaland Nagaland Mizoram Mizoram Meghalaya Manipur Manipur

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