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hink! If you ask me, this is the most powerful word, and an ability that humans are blessed with. Otherwise, how would you explain people from the 4th millennium BC would insert rotating axles into solid discs of wood to invent one of the greatest inventions by humankind? The thought process and thinking behind creating something needs to be arranged and organised. Over the year, this world has witnessed many incredible people who have laid the foundation of creating something extraordinary. Let that be the invention of modern machines like Christopher, created by Alan Turing, that proved to be the gamechanger in World War II, or inventing a simple thing like nails, which gave humans the ability to cast and shape the metal in their desired form. Every creation or invention needs thinking. However, there are examples of creations and discoveries by

accident, but the study and organised thought process are what is necessary. After all, accidents, inventions, and discoveries don’t happen every day. Humans, being the highly intelligent species, have managed to understand that if thinking and attention are given to a cause, progress is inevitable. That’s the core reason to why education was imparted to the younger generations from the beginning. As society progressed, educational institutions and colleges were set up, which changed the face of humanity forever. Though most of the times, the students get the credit and make it bigger in the world, colleges go unnoticed in celebrating their success. Colleges often award their best students with the title of ‘Students of the Year’. This initiative motivates and helps to think for a cause. But don’t you think that rather than just crediting the students for their excellent performance, some credit should be given to the colleges as well who carve and groom them in such a nurturing atmosphere? Also, these colleges help these students to organise and channelise their thought for one thing, which allows them to create incredible things.

To credit such colleges for their excellent performance, we set out to find such colleges and group them under our latest edition, Colleges of the Year. In our endeavour, we came across some of the finest colleges in India and how they have dedicated themselves to producing professional masters in their niche speciality. In this edition of The Knowledge Review, we present to you colleges from different streams that educate students to think like the people mentioned throughout this note. Hope this edition serves its purpose. Have a thoughtful read! T R

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Group of Institutions The Quirky Playground for Inquisitive Minds

Army College of Medical Sciences Nurturing the Future Leaders of Medical Industry

Asian Business School Ensuring Career Growth through Education and Innovation

Indore Institute of Law Revitalising the Conventional Legal Education

MAEER’s MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College,Alandi Developing Learners for the Welfare and Prosperity of Society and Stakeholders

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Inspiring Critical Thinking, Personal Development, and Lifelong Learning

SGRDIMSR Providing Quality Medical Education and Affordable Healthcare with Empathy and Compassion

Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology A Veteran in Building Vibrant Communities of Practice

Whistling Woods International Training Students to Make them Employable and Industry Ready

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Asian Business School, part of Asian Education Group, is an innovative centre of academic excellence providing quality education since 1993.

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Established by Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) on April 2008 as a welfare measure with the aim of providing quality medical education leading to award of MBBS degree to the wards of eligible serving Army personnel, ExArmy personnel, War Widows, Widows of army personnel.

bgiedu.in

With an aim to create equal opportunities for every student to learn and succeed, the Bangalore Group of Institutions catalyzes professional education through various courses and facilities.

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FOSTIIMA is a unique B-School that aims to identify talent and develop leadership skills to create a pool of managers for the new emerging India at this top Business School in Delhi NCR.

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Indore Institute Of Law was established with the objective of bringing about intellectual awakening and overall development of people of our country through education.

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M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) brought together several well-established educational institutions of the Ramaiah Group, reorienting them to a changing present and an unpredictable future

MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College

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MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College was established to meet the challenges of this ercely competitive world and to impart quality education with easy access to the younger generation.

Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

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SGRDIMSR was established with a noble aim to serve all the classes of society at affordable prices without compromising on medical ethics and quality.

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With over two decades of building vibrant and resilient communities of practice, SMIADT has developed a distinctive multi-dimensional approach to capability development and is committed to building creative competencies ahead of the curve.

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Whistling Woods International has been successfully delivering world-class education in all creative & technical aspects of Film, Communication & Creative Arts to students since 2006.

Name of the Institution Asian Business School (ABS)

Army College of Medical Sciences

Bangalore Group of Institutions

Fostiima Business School

Indore Institute Of Law

M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences

Srishti Manipal School of Art, Design, and Technology (SMIADT)

Whistling Woods International

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Bangalore Group of Institutions The Quirky Playground for Inquisitive Minds

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tudents in India are increasingly understanding the importance of pursuing education from renowned colleges and institutions. They realize that studying in these colleges would give them the opportunity to learn more, enhance their skills, improve their knowledge about the subject matter, and eventually help them to bag their dream job. Accordingly, they are always on the hunt for the most coveted colleges, which provide them with the opportunity to explore their potential, learn more, upskill themselves, and to prepare themselves for a bright future.

This is where elite colleges such as Bangalore Group of Institutions (BGI) step in. The college is taking steady steps every day to ensure that each student gets equal opportunity in learning and succeeding in their academic and career-oriented endeavours. It is driven to deliver excellent courses and facilities to catalyse professional education. The onboard faculty members personify world-class education. They nurture the students thoroughly so that they excel both inside and inside the classroom while evolving into skilled individuals. The faculty believes in fostering innovation and building leaders of tomorrow. Although BGI is catapulting slowly and steadily over the years, it has been adding numerous professional courses to the domain of higher education. This gives aspiring students an opportunity

to refine their skills and become better versions of themselves. The college also offers the finest infrastructure that fulfills the gen-z students’ requirements. The management is always committed to providing quality teaching facilities. It always boosts the morale of every student so that they can realize their potential and improve their performance. The college strives day in and day out to achieve excellence in educational endeavours. How the Journey Began Bangalore Group of Institutions began its journey owing to the focus, dedication, and concerted efforts of renowned visionaries Mr. Majesh Mohan and Mr. Prabhakara Reddy, who established the trust in 2008. The trust focused all its efforts on the educational scenario and established numerous educational institutions to offer quality education in Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, and Nursing. Soon after its establishment, BGI established several other educational institutions. It also started offering courses in different fields such as

Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and so on. With time, the group kept growing, and now it has more than 1600 students pursuing various courses on the Bangalore campus. The college has produced successful alumnus, who are working in reputed organizations and are making a mark in diﬀerent industries and excelling in their respective careers. This speaks at length about the dedicated endeavours of the group towards the society, in the past and it will continue its good work in the times to come. Leadership worth Applauding Bangalore Group of Institutions has made stupendous achievements under the instrumental leadership of Mr. Majesh Mohan, the Chairman. An industrialist, an educationalist, and a visionary, BGI is Mr. Mohan’s brainchild. His hard work and dedication led him towards serving as the director of Bangalore International Trading and Consultancy FEZ; Bangalore International Management FEZ, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; Managing Director of Emilio Institute of Medical Sciences LTD; Managing Director of Jelitta Educare and HR Consultancy Pvt Ltd; and Trustee of

We aim to achieve excellence in education, thereby fostering innovation and nurturing future leaders

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Global Educational and Charitable Society. Working along with the other members of the trust, Mr. Mohan engages himself in rural development and charitable educational programs. He is also the Managing Director of Eduvy Technology Pvt Ltd, a technology support mobile app helping students and parents to take admission online for any course anywhere in India. A proud recipient of the Best Business Excellence award from Ras Al Khaimah, Govt 2017, Mr. Majesh Mohan carries his excellence in the ﬁeld of technical, academics, motivating every student on the BGI campuses, in turn guiding them towards a successful career and life.

Excellence in Education, ExtraCurricular, and Infrastructure BGI employs well-trained, experienced, and equipped faculty members who constantly push the frontiers of knowledge and ensure a futuristic educational approach. They keep the students educated about the world outside, no matter how tough the crises are. These faculty members work together and ensure the development, improvisation, and smooth delivery of classroom sessions. While playing the role of mentors, these faculty members take care of students' professional and personal development. They focus on the students' character development and ensure that they are disciplined and well-behaved. BGI carries out every endeavour to bring the best out of both the students and the teachers. The campus of BGI is strategically built in Sarjapur Road area of

We focus on catalyzing professional education through various courses and facilities Bengaluru. The area is renowned as an IT corridor with a 17-acre green campus designed to inspire the students to aim high and achieve tremendous success. The college ensures that every new-age facility and amenity is readily available for the students. Courses are delivered creatively, eﬃciently, and smoothly with the latest tools and technologies. The campus has strict regulations against ragging and smoking with a strong commitment towards ensuring holistic development of the students. BGI promotes a strong sense of true student-centred brilliance. The campus

welcomes students from different cultural and religious backgrounds. BGI equally emphasizes activities beyond the classroom. It encourages students to participate in various sports and extra-curricular events. Different sports equipment and extra-curricular setup help light the spark within sports enthusiasts. The college also conducts cultural events regularly which helps the students to evolve into vocal and well-spoken individuals, who have a balanced intellectual and creative reach. BGI offers elaborate and career-centric programs, which help in the attitude, knowledge, and skill development of

the students. It also follows a completely competency-based curriculum that pays equal attention to practical and theoretical skills and pushes every student to give their best. BGI offers its students challenging opportunities no matter if they are from any field ranging from Bachelor of Engineering program across major fields such as Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Civil, Artificial Intelligence, and so on. This guides the students to perform better, build a promising career in the field of their choice and gain suitable positions globally. Taking Pharma Learning to Tremendous Heights Bangalore College of Pharmacy is an important entity that operates under the umbrella of BGI. It offers the students with two programs, namely - D. Pharm (a 2-year diploma program) and B. Pharm (a 4-year pharmacy degree). The college strongly acknowledges that there are excellent opportunities for pharma professionals in renowned drug companies, research facilities, hospitals, and so on.

The college has an on-campus department of training and placements which provides in-depth training to the students. It has also developed impressive relations with top corporates such as IFFCO TOKIO, KRIBCHO, GENEVA INDUSTRIES LTD, DECCAN HYDRAULICS, and many more. This opens equal opportunities for every student to ﬁnd their true calling, right on track with their dream careers. Towards an Exciting Future The management at BGI states that, unlike other institutions, transitioning from face-to-face to online teachinglearning procedures was not challenging. For the college, it was more of a surprise. BGI is learning from these times and is giving its very best to create a sense of social presence.

The college aims at creating fulﬁlling learning experiences for the students and the teachers. It also intends to achieve a structured system of acquiring cognitive knowledge.

We are always focused on offering quality educational facilities

uman life was fleeting before the invention of modern medicines. Unseen risks in the form of diseases and medical disorders abound in the environment. Then medical practice evolved into a wellorganized profession, and people's quality of life improved dramatically. Today, medical technology has advanced to inconceivable heights thanks to modern scientific innovation. This advancement in medical science also improved the average life span of humans. Despite all these technological advancements, the importance of doctors in the society has not reduced; rather, they remain the most respected professionals in the society.With growing population, the demand for doctors is also increasing. Hence to fulfil this demand, many aspirants are trying to enter this humanitarian profession.

For those aspirants, learning through the Army College of Medical Sciences (ACMS) is the most honourable way to become a part of the society, and to serve it. With the aim of nurturing future doctors, ACMS strives to provide quality education for students. The Army College of Medical Sciences (ACMS) was founded in 2008 by the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) with an aim to provide quality medical education. The college was exclusively built for families of current and ex-army personnel. As a premier medical college, ACMS provides an MBBS degree, recognized by the Medical Council of India (re-designated as National Medical Commission (NMC) and aﬃliated with the Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University.

ACMS has a digitally connected campus spread over 25 acres in southwest Delhi. The state-of-the-art campus has four lecture halls, seven seminar rooms, 18 labs, and 23 classrooms. The teaching methodologies are built around modern e-learning modules, with the latest scientific medical literature available to students and parents via mobile apps. On a Mission of Turning Doctors into Leaders ACMS is committed to a trifold mission of seeking and imparting knowledge, building an ethos of compassion among students, and preparing students for a glorious career with the spirit to serve the nation. The college is proud of its world-class educators who reflect the same values and inspire students to become well-rounded medical professionals. ACMS endeavours to build future leaders in medicine, education, research, and clinical care. ACMS' students, trainees, faculty, staff, and administrators are the foundation and drivers of its excellence. The college combines advances in teaching strategies and medical

technology to fulfilits mission to turn future doctors into leaders. Its state-of-the-art facilities make it possible for aspiring doctors to choose a speciality based on their talent and inclinations to better serve thesociety. The staff at ACMS is focused on providing a skill-based course, with an emphasis on clinical exposure from the first year itself, establishing a solid foundation for the students. Teachers are dedicated to deliver the promise to immerse students in real-life clinical scenarios to help them cultivate a lasting competitive advantage. The aim is to promote personal and professional development whilst adhering to the core commitment to reshape the medical curriculum to solve the challenges in the healthcare industry. The college strives to provide an education that amalgamates clinical-based skills with an emphasis on patient-centred care. Moulding the Aspiring Learners Army College of Medical Sciences endeavours to cultivate

an environment that produces graduates of medicine who are eﬀective community leaders in healthcare delivery. The college helps students stay updated with current global and national health challenges. The graduates are well-equipped to respond to outbreaks and provide comprehensive (preventive, promotive, and curative) healthcare. With extensive support from the faculty and mentors, students are given an unprecedented opportunity to gain practical knowledge from an early stage in their training, further preparing them to become qualiﬁed health care professionals.To achieve the highest aspirations and ensure the success of all members of its community, team ACMS values and promotes common ideals that are centred around collaboration and service; integrity and accountability; and wellness and balance. In addition to academic learning, the curriculum is paced around to help students develop their extra-curricular talents. The student-run body at ACMS organizes multiple sports competitions, debates, cultural events, and more, whilst the faculty inspires maximum participation for their holistic development. The ultra-modern sports facilities help facilitate a culture of mental and physical well-being.

ACMS students regularly organize and participate in intracollege tournaments keeping the competitive spirit alive. The Veteran Leader Major General Surender Mohan, VSM (Retd), Dean ACMS is a renowned Gynaecologist with more than three decades of experience in the Armed Medical Corps. He has tremendous experience in the clinical and surgical management of patients of the entire spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. During his administrative responsibilities, he commanded the 500-bedded Military Hospital in Dehradun and served as Dy Commandant at Army Medical Corps Centre & College Lucknow. He was also awarded Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) in 2015 for his exceptionally meritorious service. Collecting the GoldenFeathers ACMS students have displayed excellent results vis-à-vis other medical colleges of GGSIP University. In 2021, India Today ranked ACMS 4th in the Top 10 Emerging Colleges and 5th in the Top 10 Private Colleges.

Braving the Pandemic Whilst the pandemic has upended traditional classroom learning, a new blended form of online and offline learning has reshaped the medical education system. An industry benchmarked online program was developed for remote learning, and the final year students and interns were deployed for COVID-19 duty in Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. The success of this online learning would have to be attributed to the dedicated faculty of ACMS, who ensured students were kept engaged whilst they adapted to the new way of teaching. Envisaging a Better Future ACMS staff starts by fostering a culture of support for the creative minds in the community and giving them the tools to thrive. They train the future doctors through a portfolio of opportunities to stay attuned to the latest trends and technology impacting healthcare in the country. The staff strongly believes in preparing the students for a work-like environment from year one, day one. The plan of action is envisaged to help students become more self-aware, overcome alienation and issues of mistrust. Moreover, ACMS aims to provide additional elective options to help students identify their areas of interest. The college will continue to emphasize small group teaching methods, extra-curricular activities, and research and innovation since it is integral to the students' learning experience.

Colleges of The Year 2022

Asian

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Ensuring Career Growth through Education and Innovation

n order to be recognized as ‘College of the Year’, any institution has to deliver its very best in terms of educational facilities, extra-curricular endeavours, career developmental initiatives, and so on. A college worthy of this moniker is the one that pushes every boundary and delivers learning experiences to the students. These colleges take every step possible to unleash the hidden potential of every student.

A leading college dedicated to creating future leaders is Asian Business School (ABS). It is an innovative centre of academic excellence approved by AICTE and is one of India's top colleges for PGDM/MBA. The ﬂagship PGDM program oﬀered at ABS is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and granted equivalence to the MBA Degree of Indian University by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Team ABS believes that education and training are vital inputs for human resource development, which is essential for the economic wellbeing and growth of the nation. The college was established to prepare the youth for gaining the advantage of the plethora of opportunities on account of the ongoing economic reforms that have radically changed the complexion of business worldwide. ABS has an international tie-up with Oxford Business College, UK, a renowned higher learning institution that provides globally recognized management education to students worldwide.

We envision ABS as an institution that produces outstanding research that has a direct impact on our educational activities and our engagement with the business world

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ABS focuses on enhancing the capability of the students to lead and manage businesses by learning to adopt a systematic approach by identifying the problems and ﬁnding their solutions using analytical, problem solving, and decisionmaking skills, and understanding ﬁnancial and accounting aspects of business in a logical manner. These have gone a long way in developing ABS into a premier MBA college in India.

Emphasis on Delivering Excellent Learning Outcomes ABS oﬀers the students an exemplary PGDM program, which nurtures their core skills and ensures their curricular development. The program aims to fulﬁll the following Program Educational Objectives: PEO 1: Provide students with attitude and aptitude to identify, analyze and develop business opportunities as well as solve business-related problems.

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Students will be able to apply the concepts, tools, and techniques learnt during the program in practical business situations for devising optimal and innovative solutions to various problems. PO3: Critical Thinking, Business Analysis and Problem Solving Students will develop competencies in quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques along with the ability to think and critically analyze and apply the conclusions of the rational decision-making process to problem-solving in functional areas like Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Strategy, and so on.

Mr. Gurdeep Singh Raina Director

Leadership’s Mettle ABS marches ahead conﬁdently under the astute stewardship of renowned personalities such as Dr. Sandeep Marwah – Chairman, Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava – Director, Mr. Saurabh Sharma – Director, and Mr. Gurdeep Singh Raina – Director.

PEO 2: Develop the ability in students for strategic planning, leadership, and team-building across borders. PEO 3: Instill and hone the skills of students by efficient transfer of knowledge for developing them into competent management professionals through applications of the acquired knowledge and skills, and to develop their written and oral communication competencies to enhance managerial effectiveness. The PGDM program has the following intended Program Outcomes that are duly aligned with the Program Educational Objectives as listed above: PO1: Business Environment and Domain Knowledge Students will be able to identify and analyze economic, socio-cultural, political, and legal factors present in the national and global business environment that influence the conduct of business and gain knowledge of various domains relevant to the field of business. This helps in understanding the functioning of the business world while identifying potential business opportunities at the same time.

Dr. Sandeep believes that education in business management is not just about management, but it is also about how management can improve the other disciplines

Our vision is to build ABS into a business school with a reputation that matches that of a Leading World Class Institution

PO2: Skill Development and Pragmatic Approach for Innovative Solutions

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Exploring the Extra-Curricular The college not only focuses on delivering excellent educational facilities. It also emphasizes the development of the students beyond traditional teachings. The Research and Development Cell (RDC) organises various seminars, conferences, student development programs on various critical issues pertaining to the industry and academia. The Entrepreneurship Development & Incubation Centre (EDIC) organizes a lot of entrepreneurship events regularly. The idea is to foster the idea of taking entrepreneurship as a career among the students.

Mr. Saurabh Sharma Director

and functions of which business is comprised of. He also believes in adapting to the western education model to suit the socio-economic conditions prevailing in this part of the world.

The Young Asian Entrepreneurial Challenge is an annual event hosted by EDIC for students who have been accepted at ABS but have not yet begun their academic journey. The prize for the winner of the Challenge happens to be an Apple Macbook, Trophy, Certiﬁcate, and a Coverage in Radio Noida that serves as an added incentive for the students' eﬀorts. The icing on the cake happens to be the seed funding of Rs. 5 lakhs that is handed over to the student who comes up with the best Business Proposal in the Annual Business Plan Competition, Road Not Taken.

Dr. Srivastava has always extended support to the nation's youth with a customized eﬀort to nurture the abilities to the competence levels and build a solid skillful, and talented nation to bridge the gaps between the Indian and global markets. Mr. Saurabh ﬁrmly believes that an educational institution needs to provide a blend of academic, corporate, and extracurricular activities to students to transform them into wellgroomed professionals. He has been the brainchild behind evolving a rigorous curriculum as per the industry norms, following an innovative pedagogy by the academic wing thereby making it easy for students to learn through practical application-based activities. Mr. Gurdeep has been involved in overseeing the organization's overall operations and providing strategic leadership. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing strategic plans and company policies, maintaining an open dialogue with the stakeholders, thereby driving the much sought-after organizational success.

Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava Director

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Skill Development Programs, and organizes the LEAD series of lectures for the students.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chairman

Stepping Towards the Future The management of ABS strongly believes that a blend of relevant knowledge, skill, and the right attitude is essential for students' overall development, which determines their growth and success in the corporate world. Marching ahead, it intends to establish itself as one of the best management colleges in India. Aligning with its vision, it believes that this is just the beginning of its progression in the direction of ‘Growth with Education’. The college is sure that it will grow swiftly and achieve the benchmarks of excellence.

Athleema, Utsav, CSR, Mark-Techos, SEED, Bulls & Bears, Synergize, Gnosis, and Prakriti are the student clubs at ABS that organises various activities at national and international level. These activities are coordinated by the student members themselves that comprise of Club President, Club Secretary and the Executive members. Career Development Initiatives The prime focus of ABS is to ensure that every student graduates with ﬂying colors and build a successful career in the ﬁeld of their choice. It carries several initiatives to ensure that the students excel as trained professionals.

ABS focuses on becoming one of the top educational institutions that focus extensively on entrepreneurial activities. It intends to contribute to society by converting students into entrepreneurs. “This shall help our nation develop as well,” expresses the management. Furthermore, the college aims to focus on customisation and mentoring, wherein the students would be guided on almost all the parameters they can think about.

The college has a Centre for Skill Development (CSD). It is an in-house Center for Skill Development and has been set up to cater to the captive demands of the corporate in sync with the mindset of ABS that the personality development of students is an integral part of the holistic education. In order to increase the relevance with the future employment market, including promotion of selfemployment, a two-pronged initiative- development of Soft Skills and Employability Skills has been made an integral part of Skill Development under CSD. Under the CSD umbrella at ABS, a thriving and impactful mentoring program, “Crafting Prodigy” is in place, where customized attention is the focus. Every student is assigned a ‘Crafter’ who provides personalized attention towards identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the individuals and focuses on building their capabilities and skills needed to succeed in a dynamic global economy.

We aim to establish well researched and pragmatic business practices to enable the students to meet the challenges of a fastchanging business environment

The Corporate Resource Cell aids in organizing industrial visits, research projects, and summer training, conducts

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Indore Institute of Law Revitalising the Conventional Legal Education

ndia has given many professional leaders to the world. Be it the newly appointed CEO of Twitter, Parag Agarwal, or Shrinivasa Ramanujan for giving the world the number theory and inﬁnite series, Indians have always set the foundation for various industries. Undoubtedly, Indian talent is spread across the world, but very little credit is given to the Indian education system for the success of such leaders.

Dr. Akshay Kanti Bam Chairman

However, the Indian education societies have always been a supporting pillar to create incredible educators when it comes to education. From grooming the students for a bright future, the Indian Education Societies have impacted the educational paradigm in the country. ICON Education Society has dynamically contributed to this shift.

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Colleges of The Year 2022

Pick any book from the shelves, and you will discover that all great things have small beginnings. Similar is the story of the ICON Education Society, starting its journey in the year 2003, with a vision to provide quality education in India. The Start of an Incredible Journey ICON Education Society has rightly recognised the need for the law to uplift the society's standards and started small with a Law College for Youngsters in Indore. As Vincent Van Gogh rightly said, “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together,” ICON Education Society is slowly but carefully taking steps in the right direction. It brought together three institutes of high repute, christened together as Indore Institute of Law, Idyllic Institute of Management, and Indore Nursing College, under its supervision.

society has recognised law and has been following it for centuries. Moreover, it has been the foundation of this great nation. Indian law is carefully curated and emphasises the freedom given to its citizen to always be on the track of a progressive society. Quality education and justice are considered the main traits of a progressive community. ICON Education Society found the need to improve the law and justice paradigm in the country. However, the law scenario in India is crowded and requires attention from professionals to share its burden. Where every other law college focuses on graduates, the judicial space demands professionals. With a similar vision to provide quality legal education and produce professionals rather than just graduates, the Indore Institute of Law was founded.

A Visionary Leader

Leading with Passion and Profession

ICON Education Society’s Chairman, Mr Kanti Lal Bam, is the man behind the inception of the society. His experience, knowledge, and vision have been the founding stone of the Society. The three colleges that are part of the society are also the brainchild of Mr Kanti Lal Bam, the guiding lamp and the patron of the ICON Education Society. He has been awarded Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Award for his outstanding contribution in the ﬁeld of higher education.

Indore Institute of Law is led by Dr. Akshay Kanti Bam, the Chairman. After spending 17 years in the education space, he took charge and changed the face of IIL. Under his astute leadership, the Indore Institute of Law has become the No. 1 Private Law College in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.

Inception Story of Indore Institute of Law When the vision of providing quality education was put forward by the ICON Education Society, strengthening the base of the whole society was prioritized. The Indian

the Indore Institute of Law has become a well-recognised institute with a near to perfect academic record. Today the Indian Institute of Law is aﬃliated with the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, and Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. IIL – Creating Professionals, not Graduates Over the last 18 years of its illustrious history, the Indore Institute of Law has focused on the overall growth of its students. The faculty at IIL is carefully appointed for their knowledge, skill, and their shared love for the law. This approach has made IIL unique in its foundation. Where other institutes focus on graduation, IIL focuses on creating professional lawyers who will uplift and lead India to be a progressive society. IIL has launched various projects in view of providing global exposure to its students. The institute also provides the best internship opportunities to its

Being educated in law, Dr. Akshay has made IIL a hub for legal education in the country. He started small and gathered a team of excellent professors who shared the same love for the law. IIL has dedicated itself to sharing indepth knowledge of the law and understanding the growing demands of the legal space. In a short period, with a combination of legal values and managerial skills,

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IIL has dedicated itself to sharing in-depth knowledge of the law and understanding the growing demands of the legal space

Mr. Kantilal Bam

Chairman, ICON Education Society

students so that they acuminate realtime industry experience while studying. This beautiful, constructed collaboration of knowledge ad skill has made IIL a recognisable institute in India. Recently, the institute has registered its name in the Global Book of World Records for its notable journey.

The importance of ‘Lady Justice’ in the Indian legal space is quite huge, for measuring and providing blind justice. Similarly, lady justice is present in the institute and has contributed immensely to the success of Indore Institute of Law, Dr. Manpreet Kaur Rajpal, the Director and Dean of Academics.

For a complete understanding of the law, the Indore Institute of Law oﬀers ﬁve programs that are: • B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with Global & Transnational Studies – 5YDC • B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) – 5YDC • B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) – 5YDC • LL.B. (Hons.) – 3YDC • LL.M. – 2YMC

Having a rich experience of 16 years in carving the future of the students, she has had quite a spectacular journey as an academician. She has also been awarded Ph.D. in Law and has won the gold medal for MSW and silver medal for MA in Political Sciences.

The Lady Justice of Indore Institute of Law

Dr. Manpreet has been a part of the Indore Institute of Law for more than a decade now. Joining as the Head of Department, she has made it all the

way to being the lady justice with open eyes for the Indore Institute of Law. LedX: Legal Education Gets a New Face After having a successful run in providing formal legal education to the students, ICON Education Society ventured out to provide enhanced education qualities to the students in the legal education space. The need for education over online platforms is vast. However, it is significantly less explored even by experts in the legal sector. To change and dedicate a team for the online audience that finds it difficult to move and receive a formal education, LedX – Legal Education By Xperts was founded.

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Being a brainchild of Dr Akshay, LedX is an online learning platform dedicated to changing the way legal education is taught, delivered, and utilised in India. The online platform for legal education covers vast courses and sectors. The teachers are literally the industry who knows the industry inside-out and are trained and assigned with one task – to harness legal education through app-based learning. “We strive for excellence with each course. Students can access their courses virtually and from any location. Our online training programs are catered to individuals where we oﬀer personalized, practical, and industry-based learning by expert mentors,” says the director of LedX.

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In a short period, with a combination of legal values and managerial skills, the Indore Institute of Law has become a wellrecognised Institute of law with a near to perfect academic record

Dr. Manpreet Kaur Director and Dean, Academics

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MAEER’s MIT Arts Commerce and Science College, Alandi Developing Learners for the Welfare and Prosperity of Society and Stakeholders

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here are certain qualities which make a college worthy of being recognized as one of the best colleges there are. These attributes may include excellent classroom sessions accompanied by brilliant facilities, competent support services, outstanding curricular, extra-curricular, and infrastructural facilities, and so on. The best colleges focus on the overall personality and career development of each student, while giving them ample opportunity to explore their limits and to become better versions of themselves.

On its quest of discovering the top college of the year 2021, the Knowledge Review magazine came across MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College (MITACSC). Situated at Alandi Road, Pune, it was established in the year 2007 under the aegis of Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research (MAEER) Pune, aﬃliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University and recognized by the Government of Maharashtra. The very objective behind the establishment of this college is aligned with the vision of the founder of the MIT group, Prof. (Dr.) Vishwanath Karad. It was an initiative to disseminate the professional education with quality while giving easy access

to the young generation from the country with the mission for excellence in education. The college was started with the strength of 17 students while offering BCA course. With the glorious performance of its teachers and students, MITACSC is marching towards novel horizons of success in terms of new courses, number of students, quality placements, and the holistic development of the students for making them responsible and successful citizens. Today, the college offers a range of 12 lucrative undergraduate and postgraduate programs and one certificate course. These courses include Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Bachelor of Administration in Computer Application, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Application, Master of Commerce, Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism, Certificate Course in German, and so on. Infrastructural Advantages MITACSC is located in a serene

environment on the bank of holy river Indrayani in Alandi, Maharashtra. The college campus is built over four acres land with state-of-the-art infrastructure leveraging the latest technology, spacious and smart classrooms, hygienic washrooms, provision of purified drinking water, high resolution CCTV cameras, sports ground, and indoor sports room. It also provides other facilities such as well-equipped computer labs, automated and digitalised library, sophisticated conference room, seminar hall, cafeteria, and much more. The wellequipped campus enables students to enjoy their journey of learning. It also enables MITACSC to shape them in an industry-ready manner. Focus on Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes MITACS designs numerous course objectives and learning outcomes. Learning outcomes are defined on three levels, i.e., course outcomes (COs), programme outcomes (POs), and programme specific outcomes (PSOs). These objectives and outcomes are aligned with the syllabus designed by the affiliating university, i.e Savitribai Phule University. The college has a well-designed mechanism to communicate COs, POs, and PSOs to all the stakeholders. The mechanism includes following ways of

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communication: 1. The college website: COs, POs, and PSOs are displayed on the college website. 2. Admission Counselling: The college provides admission counselling to the students and parents. The admission counsellors explain to the students and parents about COs, POs, and PSOs. 3. Induction Programme: The college conducts induction programme for the ﬁrst-year students at the beginning of the new academic year. The principal and heads of respective departments explain the nature of the programmes and their expected outcomes. 4. Classrooms: Course in-charges discuss the outcomes of the particular course to acquaint the students with learning outcomes. 5. Department Display Boards: POs and PSOs are displayed on department display boards. An Erudite Personality The personality paving the path of excellence in education for the college is none other than Prof. Dr. B. B. Waphare, the Principal. He is a

Prof. Dr. B. B. Waphare, Principal

visionary, responsive, disciplined, and dedicated principal. He is working very strategically and innovatively to pursue the excellence in quality education and to prove the predetermined success parameters from the entire stakeholder’s point of view. Dr. Waphare emphasizes on developing research aptitude amongst students and faculty members with right component of social, moral, and global values with professional competence for facing the

industrial and sectoral challenges. He has 29 years rich experience in teaching and research. Dr. Wapahre has 110 + research publications in reputed international and national journals, and two chapters in books in the ﬁeld of Mathematics. He has worked on editorial bodies of various journals. Dr. Waphare has organised, attended, and participated in more than 100 international and national conferences and seminars.

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Making Students Future-Ready Team MITACSC believes that its students are capable of interacting with the world in a more effective manner. It is also improving itself and its processes to make them more vibrant and enabling them to participate in the world wholeheartedly. It is in the college’s policy and thoughts, where it believes in developing the overall personality of the students by emphasizing on practical exposure to all the students and creating futureresponsible global citizens. As a special initiative, MITACSC organizes ‘M-Pulse’- its flagship intercollegiate event. This event is organised by the students for the students with the great contribution of Student Council and student representatives. This event is a great platform for the students in all the disciplines from different colleges in India.

The Success Story MITACS has provided students with tremendous opportunities to learn, grow, and transform into seasoned professionals. Owing to its dedicated endeavours, it has been decorated with many laurels. Some of its major achievements are as follows: 1. India Today - Best College Rankings 2021 - B.B.A.(C.A.) (2nd in Pune City, 34th in India), B.Sc. (C.S.) (4th in Pune City, 129th in India), B.B.A. & B.B.A.(I.B.) (5th in Pune City, 82nd in India), B.Com. (7th in Pune City, 141st in India). 2. Recognized as Swatchhta Action Plan Institution in 2020 by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Dept. of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. 3. Recognized as Member of National Rural Entrepreneurship Mission in 2020 by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Dept.

of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. 4. Awarded as “Top Degree College of the Year 2020, Maharashtra” at National Educational Excellence Awards & Conference 2020 presented by Beginup Research Intelligence Pvt. Ltd. on 27th November 2020. 5. Listed “The 10 Best Training & Placements Institutions in India 2020” in Annual Listing by Education Brainiac. Standing Tall Against the Pandemic The college’s management opines that Covid-19 has compelled the entire economy and sectors to change. Education sector is the most affected sector. “During first Lock Down suddenly colleges got closed and we need to shift in online mode. We trained our teachers first to organise and conduct the lectures online with Google Meet platform. The notes and

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other study material were provided through cloud drives to the students,” expresses the authority. This has enabled MITACSC in attaining mastery in the conduction of teaching and learning in both online and oﬄine mode.

Our focus is to cultivate a research culture

The college designed a plan to keep the campus more clean, hygienic, and safer for the students during this pandemic. It arranged hand sanitizers at diﬀerent entry points, hand wash bottles in washrooms, fogging in the campus, and in the rush areas twice in a day. Temperature of every person entering the campus is taken and recorded into entry book on main gate.

is very bright. The management is working on many fronts for continuous improvement and for more sustainable processes associated with teaching learning and administration. It includes infrastructural upgradation, enhancement of laboratories, introducing new courses, more industry-academia interaction, more focus on quality research and publications, introducing more studentcentric activities, improvement in teaching learning pedagogy, and many more. “This journey of going forward will add the value in the knowledge of teachers and learners as well because we all are lifelong learners,” shares the college’s authorities.

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Signiﬁcance of

Visual Arts and its Industry

Prospects in India

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ne might debate over art’s contribution to the growth of the world. Still, it is evident that art has been giving voice to the generations that have lived far before us, and has left an imprint on the present world, and will continue to inspire coming generations. Science and technology are virtuous disciplines, but it is the art that allows you to reﬂect ideas, feel innate human emotions and connect to ancient philosophy conveyed through centuries. It helps build a collective conscience of humanity.

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Art Tickle

Visual art is everywhere, and it inspires everything! The visual language of learning starts in the child way before language learning, so a child’s voyage of virtual art begins just as it steps into this world. Popular art in any community defines its cultural and social maturity and, at times it also strikes a good balance in society’s value system. Visual arts constitute various branches, including painting, printmaking, sculpting, film making, textile, design crafts architecture, etc., which use sight as the medium of expression or a thought-form. In this article we are going to discuss the significance of this medium of expression - Visual Arts, and its industry prospects. Awareness and Education in Art Art in India is not considered as a mainstream career by the majority population biding to a lack of awareness, resources, and opportunities. Due to a lack of counselling and guidance, aspiring visual artists struggle to draw a swift path to education in arts. However, the future is promising! With more and more institutions coming into the creative arts education space, galleries, the tumultuous growth of broadcast, OTT platforms, and social media have opened a gateway of opportunities for visual arts in India. Cinema and television, one of the most popular visual art mediums, predominantly influences Indian demography. Indian cinema and television constitute a total market of $ 23.7 billion and employees a vast portion of artists in the country. On the other hand, cinema profoundly impacts the country’s population. Its protagonists and storytelling imbibe a

true sense of nostalgia in the public mind as we move ahead in time. While the roots of Indian visual arts still stay intrinsic, the scope of education in Visual Arts in India is tremendous for global aspirants. The impact of art on society is inevitable, and it calls for focus on the education in Virtual Arts in the country. India and Art Since ancient times, India has been a haven for visual arts and humanities study. Paintings, architecture, and sculpture were predominantly exquisite in ancient India. The Harappan civilisation, the Ajanta-Ellora caves, and the structures carved out of stones in Hampi are inseparable legacies of art in India. The work of distinguished Indian painters reﬂects the culturally rich lifestyle of the people living in the era. Its vibrant colours and elegant design enrich the one-of-a-kind phenomenon that has been dictating the Indian school of thought in visual arts. While the scenario of modern art dwells heavily in the memories of the country’s cultural history, it also lends an opportunity to initiate dialogue about the problems of today. Modern artists strive to break boundaries and conquer new frontiers in the world arena of art.

architecturally exotic monuments, from historical and religious monuments to palaces and forts. It is the responsibility of a state and its people to protect and restore such structures. However, the vast number of monuments go unnoticed and degrade with time out of lack of attention and resources. This has been a growing concern, especially for the historical monuments that this great country holds, as degradation of such monuments will also wipe out signiﬁcant memories of its history. But several state and independent entities have started acknowledging and contributing towards this signiﬁcant cause. Many universities have started an initiative to restore forts, monuments, and other historical artifacts. Opening doors for the students to learn and gain ground experience while learning. A structured wave of creative and visual art in many countries have marked a renaissance in the respective society, and India too has immense capacity to change its course of the future, which in turn can open new gateways in the global Visual Arts Industry for the country.

India is home to some of the best art and ﬁne arts colleges in the world. With such a rich culture settled in its heart, India equips students with all the possible means to become inﬂuential artists. Art Conservation and Restoration India’s heritage of monuments is priceless and is like no other country in the world. India is home to several

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Inspiring Critical Thinking, Personal Development, and Lifelong Learning

riven by the mission statement - “Our purpose is the creation and dissemination of knowledge”, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) marches ahead with the commitment to creativity, innovation, and excellence in its teaching and research. It is a private university established by an Act of Karnataka state, India. The university is sponsored by Gokula Education Foundation (M) - a public charitable trust owned by M. S. Ramaiah family. The foundation has promoted more than 20 institutions in the last 60 years while oﬀering higher education and quality healthcare. RUAS is established with a vision to be known as a modern, innovationintensive university. It aims to focus its programs on student-centric higher education so that the graduates are equipped with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional excellence. The university aims to

produce graduates who are confident, can think creatively, and apply their academic learning and practical skills to find innovative solutions to problems faced by society. The university has faculties of Engineering and Technology, Art and Design, Management and Commerce, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Life and Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences, Hospitality Management, School of Social Sciences, and School of Law. All the faculties offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. Upholding Infrastructural Excellence The university’s infrastructure supports 10,000 students. There are separate Directorates such as Quality, Educational Processes, and Educational Technologies; Student Affairs; Sponsored Research; Training and Lifelong Learning; Techno Centre;

Transferable Skills and Leadership Development; and International Collaborations and Partnership Management. These directorates support academic activities and interaction with industry, business, government, and other universities in India and abroad. The university has invested in advanced design, simulation, manufacturing, and testing facilities housed in modern buildings. Ensuring Overall Development of the Students RUAS has implemented an outcomebased curriculum which focuses on equipping its students with knowledge and understanding, cognitive abilities, and practical skills relevant to industrial and societal needs. The university has adopted global best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure the all-round development of students for a happy and successful career. Being a comprehensive university, the courses are inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature, which is an essential characteristic of present-day education. All the courses are designed to train students to be creative, innovative, and imaginative, which are the fundamental requirements of the graduates of 21st century.

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We don’t just create competent graduates; we create visionaries and leaders of tomorrow

Dr. M. R. Jayaram Chancellor

Prioritizing Excellent Learning Outcomes The Faculty of Management and Commerce (FMC) of RUAS believes that education in management and commerce should be agile and designed to adapt to Industry 4.0driven trends and shifts. It aims to deliver competency and outcome-based management and commerce education with interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches adopting global educational practices with an emphasis on the development of critical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities in its graduates and associates with a passion for lifelong learning and independent thinking. The faculty equally emphasizes creating new

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The faculty members come with extensive industry experience and have graduated from reputed universities in India and abroad (IISc, IIT, UCLA, and other state universities in India) Industry-relevant syllabus designed by academic and industry experts Contemporary teaching methods such as case-based teaching, simulation, and experiential learning

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Learning environment fully adapted to latest online learning such as MS Teams online classes, massive online operated courses (MOOC), SWAYAM, NPTEL RUAS is a collaborator for MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management Global learning Group projects Focus on world-class research FMC is actively associated with Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Research Centre, one of the many research centers in the university Incubation and entrepreneurship development — through Ramaiah Technology Business Incubator (RTBI)

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Successful joint publications with students in international SCOPUS journals and conferences Global Internship Opportunities

RUAS’s team of expert faculty members bring the latest innovative academic practices to the classroom – oﬄine and online — so that students acquire critical knowledge and develop research and analytical skills for eﬀective problem solving and decisionmaking. The faculty members conduct contemporary research that covers important applications for industry and society by using appropriate research methodologies. They regularly publish world-class academic journals and engage in consultancy and sponsored-research projects for industries and other government organizations utilizing their extensive experience. Students are involved in these projects. Few of the completed projects include Development of Green Innovations

Framework for the manufacturing industry (sponsored by NSTMISDST); Technology Gap Analysis Study for Mysore Printing Cluster, sponsored by TIFAC-DST; Technology Gap Analysis Study for Channapatna Toys Cluster, sponsored by TIFAC-DST; Project of starting a Centre for automated farm machinery for Karnataka Council for Technological Upgradation; and so on. The curriculum of all programmes is periodically reviewed by a reputed Board of studies drawn from reputed institutions, including IISc, IIMs, IITs, and reputed industry organizations. The curriculum is aligned with the changing needs of the business world. The department thus prepares students for industry 4.0 by enabling students to experience world-class internship opportunities, training sessions by industry experts, leadership development, personality development sessions. It ensures overall skill enhancement through certification programmes, MOOC courses, guest lectures and expert talks, workshops, field visits, and project tours. One of the five centers of excellence in the university is the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Research Centre (IEDRC). The faculty members of FMC who are part of the IEDRC endeavor to develop frameworks for sustainable business ecosystems for the enrichment and

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nurturing of both innovation and entrepreneurship. Students and faculty members of the IEDRC pursue innovation and entrepreneurship to utilize strategic global/national initiatives from conceptualization to the development of product/service. They formulate and recommend solutions to the existing challenges of business start-ups in adopting the good practices of innovation and entrepreneurial development and develop business models for various entrepreneurial requirements. The students of the Faculty of Management and Commerce gain rich multi-disciplinary knowledge by closely engaging in cross-functional projects and assignments. They get the opportunity to work with the students of other faculties in the university such as Social Sciences, Art and Design, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Life and Allied Health Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Hospitality and Pharmacy, and Dental Sciences. Infrastructural Prominence The vast campus of Faculty of Management and Commerce is located in the heart of Bengaluru city, called the Silicon Valley of India, at the Gnanagangothri campus of the University. The city is home to the most well-known multinational and national organizations oﬀering immense opportunities for cutting-edge projects, internships, and placements.

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The campus of FMC is well-equipped with adequate classrooms with modern teaching aids, seminars halls, a library, and laboratories with contemporary software and hardware. The learning and teaching resources are designed for oﬄine as well as online teaching. The Leading Light of RUAS RUAS has made tremendous achievements in education under the percipient leadership of Dr. M. R. Jayaram, the Chancellor. He is also the Chairman of Gokula Education Foundation (GEF). A visionary, philanthropist, industrialist, and a bureaucrat, Dr. Jayaram has been honored with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by the University of Illinois Chicago Senate, another “Jewel in the Crown”. Dr. Jayaram has pioneered an inclusive and innovative higher education system under a uniﬁed brand name, “The Ramaiah Group of Educational Institutions”. Through pioneering initiatives and providing state-of-theart infrastructure, he has dedicated himself to a mission of “Inclusive Excellence.” His excellent leadership qualities have empowered the Ramaiah group to recruit and retain brilliant, motivated, committed individuals and youngsters

to faculty ranks. He has provided a conducive platform for students to pursue higher education dreams to become holistic citizens. Dr. Jayaram’s mission-oriented focus has enabled him to expand the Ramaiah group’s commitment to advancing healthcare and education through prominent initiatives that include Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Ramaiah Indic Speciality Ayurveda Restoration Hospital, Ramaiah Public Policy Centre, and Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. Exploring the Extra-Curricular RUAS’s Directorate of Student Aﬀairs (DSA) aims to facilitate and assist students’ diverse needs. The DSA provides innovative co-curricular experiences that augment well-being, nurture life and academic skill development, create responsibility, and cultivate leadership competence. It is committed to students’ well-being and accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom. The DSA strives to provide a meaningful and memorable campus experience to students by providing relevant facilities, assistance, and guiding them in building their careers. The activities and facilities in which the Directorate is actively involved are listed hereunder:

Activities: • Student Placement & Internship • Sports & Athletics • Student Cultural Programs • Student Clubs Activities • Hostel Accommodation • Scholarship • Alumni Association • Student Bus Pass Application Veriﬁcation • Service to Society & NSS • Redressal of student grievances Facilities: • Health Care • Mess & Cafeteria • Student Health Insurance & Health Care • Gyms • Sports Centres • Student Centres • Basketball Court • Music Room

The DSA conducts a variety of activities and events that provide extracurricular opportunities and ensure the overall growth of the students. CONOCERSE 2020-2021 is a series of Creatively Fun-Filled Opportunities for new students to meet their classmates. Every year, students of the University took the initiative to conduct it on a large scale in the campus. They have coined a name for the event – “DIMDIMA”. Because of COVID-19, students are unable to be on campus and are missing campus life. To ensure the continuity of the event and bring cheer on the students’ faces in these trying times, the DSA took upon the responsibility to hold the celebrations online. The DSA also conducts various talent hunts to encourage the students to explore their hidden talent. This not only allows the students to enjoy and celebrate but also helps them to nurture themselves and to become better versions of themselves.

SGRDIMSR

Providing quality medical education, high standards of scientiﬁc research and affordable comprehensive healthcare

ducation is the powerful medium through which educated and competent youths can be created for the holistic welfare of the society. Quality medical education is an essential component on which educational institutions across the world pay close attention. By providing competent medical education, students can be trained well to serve the health needs of the people in the society with utmost diligence. Educating students in medical education and empowering them to provide medical services in an ethical manner and with empathy and compassion for the general public is a commendable deed. Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SGRDIMSR) is one such institution that provides quality medical education to students and empowers students to address the health needs of the people with compassion. SGRDIMSR’s vision is to be one of the best academic centres which provides quality medical education, maintains high standards of scientiﬁc research, and delivers aﬀordable comprehensive health care in the country.

Brief About the Institution Named after the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the founder of the holy city of Amritsar, the Institute of Medical Sciences & Research was started in the year 1997. The first batch of MBBS students passed out in December 2002. Initially, the Institute was affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (up to Admission Batch 2016). It is now affiliated to Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, Sri Amritsar (from Admission Batch 2017 onwards). The MBBS degree is duly recognized by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, vide Letter No. U.12012/224/2015-ME.1 [FTS.130652] dated 28/03/2018 and by Medical Council of India vide Letter No. MCI-37(1)(Recg-39)(UG)/2017-Med./175998 dated 27/02/2018. The institute has evolved at a quick pace at the AmritsarMehta Road with a sprawling campus. Presently, it has sanction for an intake of 150 students for the MBBS course annually according to Letter No. MCI-37(1)/2011Med/8724 dated 07/05/2011 and 79 MD/ MS.

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The clinical teaching of medical students is conducted at Sri Guru Ram Das Charitable Hospital, Vallah, Sri Amritsar. This hospital has all the latest facilities and equipments for the undergraduate course as well as postgraduate courses in several clinical, para-clinical and basic subjects. Well-equipped SGRD Charitable Hospital, Cancer Institute, a primary Rural Health Centre and an Urban Health Centre are the epicentre of comprehensive quality health care services which are offered to rural, needy, marginalized and underprivileged population. The institute at the same time provides world class undergraduate and postgraduate training facilities. The institute follows the highest professional academic standards and integrates clinical and investigative skills with an empathetic attitude to promote health and wellbeing of patients. It is committed to produce physicians and health care professionals who will be capable of addressing Local, National and international challenges in medicine in relation to community care. The institute has its own fleet of buses and cabs for carrying students and the staff between the campus and the city to and fro. The campus is guarded by a strong security team consisting of ex-army personnel. Apart from Hotline electricity supply through the Punjab State Electricity

Board, the Institute has installed high power generators and UPS. There is round-the-clock uninterrupted electricity supply within the campus including the hostels and residential premises.

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SGRDIMSR has a magniﬁcent three storied college complex, which includes an administrative block, oﬃce of Director-Principal, all basic and para-clinical departments including well-equipped Lecture Theatres, Laboratories, Conference Halls, College Auditorium, Central Library and IT Cell. The Institute has separate hostels for boys and girls.

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Dr. A P Singh Dean

Serving Community with World-class Excellence and Values SGRDIMSR’s mission is to serve the community through world-class excellence in:

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Comprehensive patient care - by working as a team and oﬀering highest standards of medical services in an ethical manner with empathy and compassion.

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Relevant scientiﬁc research – by conducting highimpact research to generate meaningful new knowledge and disseminating this knowledge through presentations in scientiﬁc conferences and publications in top journals.

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SGRDIMSR’s is driven by core values of compassion, a commitment to quality care, teamwork, ownership, professionalism and respect for the individual. Defining Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes Course objectives and learning outcomes are certain statements of knowledge, skills and abilities which individual student should possess and demonstrate upon completion. Priorities of SGRDIMSR’s college in terms of course objectives and learning outcomes are as follows: Learning outcomes need to be simple, specific, well defined

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and realistic. These outcomes should be framed in terms of the program instead of specific classes that the program offers. There should be a sufficient number of learning outcomes. The outcomes developed in its plan should be consistent with the curriculum goals of the program in which they are taught.

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Dynamic Leader with Good Clinical and Management Skills Dr A P Singh, MBBS MD MBA FIIOPM MNAMS, Professor Anaesthesia, is the Dean of SGRD University of Health Sciences, Amritsar. He possesses a dynamic personality with good clinical and management skills. Dr Singh says, “SGRDIMSR takes great pride in our commitment to educate and perk up the future generation of students, physicians and surgeons who will be well skilled to make long-term contributions to science and medicine globally over multiple decades to come.” Focusing on Extracurricular and Co-curricular Activities SGRDIMSR believes that there is much more to education and experience than classrooms and texts. This serves as a part of developmental modules which can make the students to think from a somewhat simpler point of view of themselves and the World around them. SGRDIMSR is very keen to focus on extracurricular and co-curricular activities and events along with studies. The management of this university came up with the splendid idea of all India sports and cultural festival ‘Resonance’. Medicos from all over India visit SGRDIMSR to participate in this event. This event includes a wide array of cultural and sports activities. This fest is highlighted by tons of fun, creativity, and activity.

shedding the spotlight on competent and responsible students who are capable of achieving a great extent of personal well-being. Allowing Learners to Grow Organically Keeping in mind importance of basic clinical skills, SGRDIMSR has set up a medical stimulation lab which provides immersive learning skills for graduates and postgraduates. The lab has facilities such as clinical sim lab rooms, mannequins and equipments, which allows learners to develop expertise of basic and advanced procedures without any risk of patient harm. Disrupting and Transforming Existing Educational Models In its medical college in the future, SGRDIMSR aims to use advanced technology which will disrupt and transform existing educational models. E-Learning materials will be shared by consortia of collaborating medical colleges from all around the world. Artiﬁcial intelligence and machine learning will inﬂuence how students learn. The management believes that national and international accreditation systems should ensure quality of education of the future generation. Finally, Dr. A P Singh expresses that the next generation physicians should be competent in treating the next generation of patients while maintaining the health of the population.

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Destination India!

India,

an Exciting Global Destination for Education “

f people are going to study one country right now, other than China, I’d say they should look at India,” - Bill Gates The world is developing at a very rapid pace. The technological developments have marked their signiﬁcance in various industries and for good reasons. However, one place that has been consistent for ages is India. From producing talented and promising pioneers in multiple sectors to being a leading outsourcer of the world, India has proved its worth to the world many times.

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Apart from that, India is a place where humanity prevails over everything. The country is groomed in culture, ethics, values, curiosity, and tradition. Moreover, India was home to some of the first universities that were established in the world, like Nalanda University (the world’s oldest university) and Taxila University. India has always held education as an essential element for a progressive society. Today, India stands proud as one of the fastest-growing economies globally and provides plenty of opportunities to the students. Being a rich place of culture and diversity, India has become one of the ideal destinations for global students to receive a quality education. India attracts many international students from all over the world to learn languages, culture, history, science, etc. This article talks about India being an exciting global destination for students. Quality and Cost-Effective Education The major attraction for the world has been the quality education that universities in India are known for. India is also home to some of the most prominent educational cities globally, like Pune, a city in the state of Maharashtra, also known as the Oxford of the East. Though the central focus in the country is more on sciences and technical advancements, the country is also home to some of the leading arts and commerce colleges in the world. Along with quality education, India provides education at a very affordable

cost. Attracting many students from Africa, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. India has been an eminent global powerhouse to provide quality education with low costs. Moreover, the lower living costs also act as an advantage to the students who are opting to live, study and explore India. The Culture and Diversity Unlike European or other countries present in the western hemisphere of the world, India is rich in culture. After every few kilometres, there is a signiﬁcant change in people’s lifestyles and even the ascent people use for the same language. This makes India a perfect destination for the students of languages, history, and arts. Moreover, the universities in India have also introduced courses that teach the world about its culture and importance. India's region on the world map is called the Indian Sub-Continent. This is because India has all the necessary elements that a continent usually has. From the highest snow-capped mountains to plains, desserts, plateaus, rivers, etc., providing students with an excellent opportunity to explore diﬀerent geographical elements in just one country. While travel is always on the cards for international students, India is seen as a perfect place for quality education with a quality life. Talent Grooming and Passionate Learning Talent and passion have always been on high priority for education providers in India for centuries now. Time and time again, many students studying in India have proved, and

interestingly, most of these talents have come across India in their journey. Being a happy and diverse community, the Indian education system, along with the society, helps groom the talents. Universities in India has been a prominent face on the global stage with high participation. This way, Indian universities provide good international exposure to the students to groom their talent and hone the skills they are passionate about. Conclusion – An Ideal Country for Higher Education India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Moreover, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been eying India to revive the world economy. Being a country rich with culture, geography, history and home to some of the best science institutes across the globe, India is the ideal destination for students to wish to have a quality education. Despite the quality educational values that make India an ideal destination for quality education, the lower lifestyle costs act as an advantage to aspiring students across the globe. The safe and diverse Indian community allows global students to study the market and be prominent leaders. Having grown and nurtured worldwide with a touch of creativity, various customs, culture and background, India provides international students with every means to grow and have excellent careers.

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Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology Veteran in Building Vibrant Communities of Practice

xcellent academic and career development facilities, impressive infrastructure, constant focus on the development of the students - these are some of the factors that make a college a worthy contender for the moniker of ‘College of the Year’. An institute which has stepped up to everyone’s expectations in terms of achieving brilliance in education is Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology. Established in 1996, it welcomes aspiring creative practitioners to break old boundaries and create new possibilities. Using art, design and technology as a pivot, learners enter multi-disciplinary worlds and engage with the most critical and important social and environmental challenges of our times. Srishti Manipal Institute (previously Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology) provides creative freedom to the students so that they can craft their own identity and realize their true potential.

Colleges of The Year 2022

We aim to build new ecosystems that produce

Dr. Srivi Kalyan

Dr. Gururaja KV

Rustam Vania

Sanjay Barnela

creative competencies ahead of the curve

n a world increasingly driven by the impact of climate change, the pandemic and the sixth largest mass extinction, the institute’s key focus is to bring art and design education to challenge the status quo and to reinterpret and reimagine the world we live in. To meet this challenging vision, it upholds the mantra - ‘To build creative competencies ahead of the curve’ so that the world outside also becomes the classroom. Passion, enchantment and a wild love for the world - these are the special

ingredients of planning courses, expeditions, projects and research inquiries at Srishti Manipal Institute through all its programs - UG, PG, Integrated Ph.D. and Ph.D. Meet the Team The institute marches ahead towards attaining better academic and careerdevelopment outcomes under the focused leadership of personalities such as Dr. Srivi Kalyan, Dr. Gururaja KV, Rustam Vania and Sanjay Barnela.

Dr. Srivi is an artist, designer, educator, writer and researcher. She works at the ﬂuid and exciting intersection of arts, media, education, design, environment and self-reﬂection. An award-winning writer and illustrator, she is one of the Deans of the interdisciplinary Practices of Law, Environment and Planning at Srishti Manipal Institute. She has conceptualized and heads the B.Des and M.Des programs in Information Arts and Information Design Practices, The M.Des Program in Earth Education and

Communication and the five-year Integrated doctoral program in Reimagining Transitions. Dr. Gururaja is an Associate Academic Dean for the Undergraduate Professional Programme, Year 2. He heads the MA in Environment and Society as well as Odde Research Center along with Dr. Deepta Sateesh. He is an amphibian ecologist, works on the theories of complexity and soundscape ecology in understanding human induced as well as climate change impacts. He is credited with describing three novel breeding behaviours in amphibians, 21 new species of frogs and two new fish species from the Western Ghats. He is awarded with State Biodiversity Award for Excellence, Govt. of Karnataka State, India in 2016 and the Geospatial Excellence Award for the Frog Find Android App developed in 2014. Mr. Rustam Vania besides being an Academic Dean for undergraduate students at Srishti Manipal Institute, is also engaged with projects that produce popular science and environment education material. He brings his experience of working as a information and communication designer for agencies involved in environment and development issues including UNDP, IUCN, Centre for Science and Environment and Down To Earth Magazine. Mr. Sanjay is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over four decades of experience in chronicling stories of people, livelihoods and landscapes. His camera has brought up close to audiences the lives of camel herders in Kutchh, hunter-gatherers in Nagaland and herb collectors in the Himalayas.

Enhancing Learning with Immersive Projects Srishti Manipal Institute offers a plethora of live projects to the students, which broaden their knowledge horizon and scope of learning. Some of the various projects include trekking up snowcapped mountains to understand the elusive snow leopard, walking through the rainforests to discover frogs, talking to and spending time with tribal communities, reimagining technology that will support climate change adaptation and much more. The institute also offers options of studying human-animal conflict zones, crafting new products, programs, systems, bringing in the power of theatre, creating urban gardens, working with natural materials, creating new economies and so on. Noteworthy Projects Conducted Srishti Manipal Institute has successfully carried out many prominent projects which have earned applauds and appreciation. These projects have also enhanced the learning of the students, while preparing them for the challenges of the real world. A team of interdisciplinary students led by Sanjay Barnela and Rustam Vania, are presently engaged in creating popular multimedia communication for the ‘SECURE Himalaya’ project. The aim is to unpack a landscapebased conservation approach to local communities and government departments in the trans-Himalayan snow leopard habitats of Himachal Pradesh. In one of its projects, 'Becoming River, Wing, Tree, Tail' led by Dr. Srivi Kalyan, students delved into ecological

consciousness asking deeply reflective questions about their own relationship with nature. Along with Dr. Gururaja, photographer Mahesh Bhat and artist Neeraja Durga, the students explored sites in Bengaluru, Assam and Meghalaya, learning from tribes and experiencing shifts in their own body, mind and consciousness. Dr. Gururaja with game designer Murali Krishna Menon led a project on ‘Conserving the lesser known’ in which the aspiring practitioners brought new dimensions of engagement and learning about non-charismatic and lesser-known species like ants, spiders, microscopic diatoms, house geckos and root fungi. They worked on indigenous knowledge systems, tribal rights, and conservation through game designs, infographics, animation and illustrated story books. At the master’s level, students have worked with Srivi and Guru, exploring the western ghats, working with frogs, understanding diverse terrains, conservation challenges, issues of displacement, conflicts at corridors and many other issues. Focused on Conserving the Environment Srishti Manipal Institute strongly emphasizes on training and making students aware about the threats the environment is facing, while preparing them to protect the environment. Its undergraduate programs offer courses and projects in environmental contexts that range from conservation communication and education to environmental art, new product design, sustainability and ecological consciousness. At the postgraduate level, several programs specifically focus on

Our focus is on empowering people to drive transformational outcomes

achieve a symbiotic relationship with the evolving natural world around us. The MA in Environment and Society is a practice-based research program that is oriented towards engaging, imagining, conceiving and designing for healthy societies and ecosystems that are inclusive, responsive, adaptive and sustainable. The program embraces multiple worldviews by creatively and critically examining the interrelationships between species, humans and their environment.

environmental issues through the lens of art and design. This article focuses explicitly on three programs: the M.Des program in Earth Education and communication, the MA Program in Environment and Society and the 5-Year Integrated PhD program in Reimagining Transitions. The M.Des in Earth Education and Communication program encourages students to get inspired by the relationships they personally form with the natural world as a complex system of interdependence and co-existence. The institute critically pays attention to ‘being human’ and whether we can

The ﬁve year Integrated Postgraduate Doctoral program in Reimagining Transitions pays attention to what transition means at a time of ecological, social, economic and cultural crises. Students probe into how we reimagine a world that is rediscovering itself in its tumultuous, dynamic and powerful present through transdisciplinary creative practices and research. Research centres and labs at Srishti Manipal Institute Srishti Films, Odde, Lila, Lens Lab, The UNESCO Chair and DesignEarth are some centres/labs that provide varied live projects across a range of environmental contexts.

Srishti Films headed by Sanjay Barnela trains students in the technique of non-fiction filmmaking, exposing them to various genres of documentary storytelling in an age where the documentary practice is changing rapidly. The institute exposes students to the contemporary debates and issues in environment and development, broadening their horizon beyond fiction and empowering them with additional skills besides the nuts and bolts skills of the camera, sound and editing, nurturing students into excellent filmmakers. Lila- the atelier headed by Srivi, is a new studio space for research that will be focusing on art practice, aesthetics, Indian thought traditions and ecological consciousness, creating new directions for research for masters and doctoral students. The institute intends to see more and more young people coming together to create work that rejuvenates and replenishes the world with resilience and creativity. “The future, we believe, lies in the NOW, and the journey to the future starts HERE,” expresses the management. www.srishtimanipalinstitute.in

Training Students to Make them Industry Ready

Colleges of The Year 2022

xcellent infrastructure, technological advancements, which are ahead of the industry, innovative teaching practices, award-winning faculty and much more, is what makes Whistling Woods International (WWI), a worth contender for the accolade, ‘Educational Institute of the Year.’ Asia’s premier film, communication, and creative arts institute, WWI is located within the heart of Mumbai – Filmcity and was founded by one of India’s leading filmmakers – Subhash Ghai. It consists of cutting-edge academia that caters to various competencies - filmmaking, acting, media & communication, animation & game design, music, fashion & costume design, visual communication design, sport & esports management and event management. The institute offers degree, post-graduate, and diploma programmes under an agreement with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) in various domains of film, communication, and creative arts. WWI’s 5.5-acre campus comprises high-end facilities that contribute to nurturing the students’ professional and personal development. These amenities include – classrooms, auditorium,

workshop rooms, and studios – that are acoustically-treated with projection and audio systems, acting/dancing/music/yoga studios, gymnasium, and so on. In addition to this, the campus also comprises of advanced technical infrastructure, which includes – WWI Emerging Media Lab, WWI JIO VR Lab, Sony Media Technology Center, and Foxconn Media Lab, to name a few.

faculty, which primarily comprises of working industry professionals; along with numerous masterclasses every week with industry experts who share their expertise with students. Guest faculties, both local and international, are also a regular occurrence at the institute. All these factors combine to produce graduates who are industry ready and prepared to take on any task that comes their way.

Delivering Superior Learning Outcomes WWI constantly works towards expanding its offerings by introducing new programmes and domains within the media and entertainment industry. Its USP is that it is closely connected to and aware of any and all developments in the fields of film, communication and creative arts, including the latest technologies, the newest techniques, and so on. As a result, everything taught at WWI is based on a forward-thinking attitude and a desire to provide students with more than the traditional cut-and-dry technique of delivering education.

It also equips the students with the necessary soft skills, which are also crucial to collaborate with other professionals in the industry. This also helps them work well with a team, which is key to achieving success in the industry.

WWI believes in training students for the industry of tomorrow, oﬀering a perfect balance between practical training and theoretical knowledge. This is further reinforced by the

We create professionals who think out of the box

WWI follows an excellent approach to e-learning, which has risen to prominence. They’ve taken that approach via WWI Virtual Academy, their pioneering e-learning platform. The WWI Virtual Academy, as part of WWI's ongoing efforts to promote Film and Media education around the world, offers video-based courses in a variety of creative professions. These courses, created by WWI's industry faculty, combine technology with the institute's unique teaching approaches, allowing students from all over the country and globe to pursue a career in the field of creative arts through a flexible, cutting-edge curriculum. The institute has excellent industry connections. This is beneficial for the students because they get to acquire indepth knowledge about the realities of the industry. The institute boasts of excellent full-time faculty consisting of academicians and industry professionals. Furthermore, it conducts regular guest lectures by leading Indian and international filmmakers, actors, technicians, musicians, fashion designers, and animators. The students

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also have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with some of the most successful professionals of the Indian film, media, and creative arts industry, who are also their potential employers. Dedicated Leadership A visionary and an achiever who believes in aiming high and then working towards achieving her goals Meghna Ghai Puri is the President of WWI. She is a leader, an educationist, a mother, a wife, a businesswoman, and most importantly a student! While she does a lot more by associating with causes that she feels passionate about, these positions define the various aspects of her life and makes her the person she is. Being the President, Meghna Ghai Puri leads and mentors an entire team of talented professionals, while also overseeing the operations of Asia's largest and India's only international school for media and film studies. As a good leader and person, she exhibits qualities like being ambitious, strongheaded, while also being empathetic and sensitive. Juggling between these and ensuring she leads correctly are not only crucial to her but to the entire organisation.

We help and advice the students to tap into their full potential

Meghna Ghai Puri, President More than Just Education Life at WWI is not merely conﬁned to classrooms and textbooks. The institute pays equal importance to extracurricular and co-curricular activities so that the students can express themselves. It has a host of clubs and avenues, which provide an opportunity to the

students to learn and thrive in their academics and career. These are as follows: 5th Veda Cultural Hub 5th Veda is the cultural hub initiated by the Founder & Chairman, Subhash Ghai, under which best of the artists and young talent of India are encouraged to teach and perform their

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Our goal is to achieve excellence in media and creative arts education artistic skills, which in turn develops the artistic skills of the students. Celebrate Cinema Whistling Woods International provides film & media aspirants with a platform known as Celebrate Cinema, which helps them interact with the industry experts and learn about techniques in Indian cinema over two action-packed days. It is an open-to-all event, for all cinema lovers, aspiring filmmakers, media, design, and fashion professionals, where they have an opportunity to attend workshops, screenings, various contests, and celebrity panel discussions. Aiyanna Whistling Woods International School of Fashion & Costume Design, hosts ‘AIYANNA’, an annual fashion graduation show, giving a platform to the students to showcase their work. Students showcase brilliant couture collections, each with an innovative theme along with fashion films, research projects, and much more, designed and created by the graduating batch, respectively. It is the first time that a fashion design school has offered an opportunity to the students to showcase their creativity via movies bringing out the competitive stylist in them in a distinct way.

Inspiration The School of Media & Communication hosts an annual media seminar series across multiple Indian cities where experts meet aspirants to talk about the industry's dynamic nature. INBOX INBOX is a two-day, intra, annual college festival of WWI. It is an array of mixed events- from cultural programmes, sports championships to entertainment-based competitions. Apart from that, the institute also conducts a wide variety of film and media events in collaboration with other entities such as foreign consulates, NGOs, cultural & film associations, and technological & learning partners. An Inspirational Saga of Achievements WWI constantly attempts to come up with pioneering and path-breaking maneuvers in education. Since its inception, Whistling Woods International has won innumerable accolades, at both national and international level. Its teaching methodologies have consistently been praised for reshaping India’s film, communication and creative arts framework, and its faculty have

received plaudits for their contributions to advancing their respective ﬁelds of expertise. WWI’s faculty have also received numerous national and international accolades for their achievements. But perhaps WWI’s greatest achievement has been the success of its alumni, with over 2500 such individuals playing a key role in India’s rapidly growing Film, Media, Entertainment and Creative Arts industry. The institute’s alumni body also includes highly successful and successful professionals working in the creative arts industry around the world. The combination of its vision, facilities, infrastructure, and faculty is a potent mix. Its dedication and innovative eﬀorts have led the institute to bag many accolades. Some of the major achievements of the institute are as below: •

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With Whistling Woods International as one of the founding Advisory Board members, SMPTE launched OnSet Virtual Production (OSVP) initiative. The initiative is a ﬁrstof-its-kind Rapid Industry Solution (RIS) activity and WWI is the ﬁrst-ever and only institute across Asia to be part of this initiative Whistling Woods International is honoured to be a member of the VR/AR Association and participated in the launch of its Mumbai Chapter Whistling Woods International has been recognised for its Enterprise Applications in the Education category at the Digital Technology Senate Awards 2021, hosted by The Indian Express Group Whistling Woods International has collaborated with Accademia Costume & Moda, Italy to further

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strengthen the academic relationship between the two institutions for the beneﬁt of the students Whistling Woods International has associated with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation for an industry-academia collaboration to further the cause of Emerging Media content and Cinematic Virtual Reality

Cruising through the Pandemic WWI has always been synonymous with advancement, and it will continue to adapt itself with the changing times. With the world embracing several challenges owing to the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, WWI took the safety of the students and the staﬀ very seriously. Various precautionary steps were put in place as soon as the pandemic began. The most important of these was the implementation of social distancing measures, which saw all the classes being shifted online. Although this undeniably impacted the courses when ﬁrst implemented, these steps ensured that the ongoing

academic session remained uninterrupted, and that the students’ learning stayed unhindered. Subsequently, both the faculty and students adapted to the ‘new normal’ very quickly. The institute’s entrance exams for the 2020 and 2021 intake were shifted online, and the professors received training on how to provide virtual mentorship, guidance, and assistance to any student who required it. It also introduced the WWI Automated Resource Planner (WARP) - a customised ERP system that allowed access to WWI’s central database to the faculty and staﬀ, without space or time boundaries. The Future Awaits With the Mumbai campus wellestablished, the institute is strongly looking at expanding programme verticals and campuses. The newest addition to WWI’s academic repertoire has been the launch of the School of Sports & Esports Management.

Additionally, it is at various stages of establishing additional campuses both within India and outside, in partnership with governments and like-minded organisations. The institute is driven by the vision to create an even greater state-of-the-art academic institution that sets new standards of world-class education in film, communication, and creative arts. WWI aims to inspire innovation and encourage creativity by leading from the front in the field of media and entertainment. Its ultimate dream is to have an institution that hones and promotes talent from the age group of five to 50. “We want every creative person who wishes to make a career in this dynamic industry to go through topquality education and be successful in what they do,” expresses the management. WWI is also in talks with various state governments, as its endeavour is to build more such schools that are not just a film institute but a communication and media oasis.

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