Wandering on the dusty roads of the past and the promised streets of the future, we often try to find that place where one enters with nothingness and comes out with fulfilment. Despite constantly being connected with the hypothetical strings of reality, we often try to cling to the strings of fiction to find reality and make sense of it.
Considering this as a puppet show at a theatre, we all move in strings as pulled by the master, and we as humans try to break the shackles of strings to break the structure. Giving a sense of freedom in the core of the strings, the institution of learning moved from religion to redemption. Though both these words mean different but have a very reliable relationship with each other.
If thought about it conceptually, religion and redemption are based on beliefs and actions, respectively. While one gives the direction, the other provides the momentum to move forward.
While the master of the theatre pulled the strings to maintain strong control, the learning process started.
Humanity's attempt at redemption started from religion, and as society progressed, the institutions started to hold on to the cliff of learning and admiration.
Loosening those strings of control, the flagbearers of religion and redemption both started to take the form of institutions. And India is a huge and diverse country; the temple of learning started to flourish all over the country since the beginning of civilisation.
Being one of the most progressive societies humankind has ever witnessed, the renowned institutions started to take the form of educational institutions. Moreover, the light came to these institutions a few centuries ago, when the structure was opened with possibilities that defined realities to come in the future.
Later, these educational institutions became the forerunners of admiration in India, becoming the temple of learning, the road to redemption, where holistic development was the ultimate aim.
Connecting the dots of strings, realities, theatre, puppets, religion, and redemption, The Knowledge Review magazine ventured to find India's Most Admired University of the Year, 2022
While harbouring different temples of holistic learning, we not only found some of the most admired universities in the country but also curated some new learning styles that would enhance your learning.
So, pull out your string and start walking on your road to redemption through holistic learning.
Flip the pages and start the process of breaking the structure.
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ATLAS SkillTech University is India’s first new-age urban multidisciplinary university. Founded to forge a path to the future, ATLAS is where the confluence of design, technology, strategy, and leadership takes place.
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Techno India University Presidency University National Institute of Fashion Technology Nalanda University Manipur University KIIT University D Y Patil UniversityATLAS SkillTech University has been created with a vision to create leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of the future with the skills of tomorrow. ATLAS aims to create a holistic education ecosystem with a global, multi-disciplinary, technology & innovation-driven and industry integrated approach.
Creating Leaders of the Future, Equipped with the Skills of Tomorrow
When the famous cartoonist Chris Ware said, "The modern world seems to make fun of people in a lot of ways," what he meant was that the world is always lagging in accepting and utilising new emerging technology, trends, and human aspiration. One simple reason for the world not being ready for this modern world is because it has moved forward at an accelerated pace that the education system could not cope with.
In the 21 century, there are a lot of st things that require an ideal placement. While the industries are moving ahead at an unprecedented speed, it has become challenging for the education system to keep up with evolving industries.
The world that we live in is so immersed in technology that it has become a substitute for hard work. However, the human element cannot be taken out of this context, explaining
the gap that has been created in the education system and industries.
Effective communication, a multidisciplinary attitude, and an integrated industry approach are what the modern world demands. While and 'skill' 'technology' are the necessity of the world, the demands mentioned above map the entire world, defining the word . 'ATLAS'
The Knowledge Review magazine, in their quest to find 'India's Most Admired Universities of the Year, 2022' crossed our paths with ATLAS SkillTech University , which is meeting the modern education demands, closing the industry gap, facilitating students with a global industrial exposure while grooming st students in 21 century technical and skill integrated environment to create a SkillTech generation.
In an exclusive interview with Dr Indu Shahani, Founding President and the
Chancellor of the ATLAS SkillTech University, she shares her vision and her approach to creating a multidisciplinary urban university.
Mapping the SkillTech Dots
The renowned academician and public figure, Dr Indu Shahani, founded ATLAS SkillTech University with an aim to introduce a futuristic, multidisciplinary education model. It was envisioned to primarily focus on equipping young India with emerging skills and technology-enabled learning to succeed in Industry 4.0. The university has been established via the ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai Act, 2021 (Maharashtra Act No. XV of 2021). ATLAS is also listed under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956 and a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
At the behest of the Government of Maharashtra, ATLAS SkillTech University has been established in 2021 basis the track record of two leading and reputed standalone institutions-
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The institutions bring together combined leadership, knowledge, and history within the Indian higher education of over four decades of the senior management of ATLAS SkillTech University. Today, ATLAS, stands 2500+ students strong from across the country, with five new-age schools
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ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation
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ATLAS is striving to change the world for the better by working with industry, governments and various academic institutions across the globe to enable the youth of India to become global leaders of the future.
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ATLAS SFA School of Film & Animation
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ATLAS SDT School of Digital Technology
Mapping the Young Modern University in the Heart of the Financial Capital
Being a university that trains students in skills and immersive technology, the high-tech campus located in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, has been specifically designed to be conducive to collaboration in every nook and corner with the thoughtfully curated work zones.
The Learning Zone, consisting of classrooms, studios and seminar halls, is constructed to enable the students to have a complete learning experience.
The Experiential Zone, on the other hand, consists of Digital Labs, Innovation Incubators, Prototyping Labs, Exhibit Arenas, Robotics & AI Labs, 3D Printing Labs, and Maker Spaces, Fashiontech Labs, Fintech Labs, Edit Rooms, Green Screen Studios, Editing Suites, etc. The experimental zone encourages students to experiment and be familiar with modern technology to be industryready in the future.
The Recreational Zone of the university hosts open lounges, sports facilities, a cafeteria, a courtyard and an amphitheater, making it a home for exploration, communication and socialisation.
Taking about their impressive campus, Dr Indu Shahni says, "Our state-of-theart infrastructure caters to every learning need of ATLAS students, and the purposefully built high-energy
spaces foster immersive learning. Additionally, the unique location of ATLAS in the center of Mumbai, amongst 500 corporate organisations, enables the university to adopt an intensive industry-integrated approach towards teaching & learning and ensure real-world experiences."
Globally Renowned Futuristic Educator Leader
Dr Indu Shahani is the Founding President and Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University. Dr Shahani was the Sheriff of Mumbai (2008, 2009), The Member of the University Grants Commission (2011-14) and The
Dr Indu Shahani Founding President and Chancellor, ATLAS SkillTech University
Principal of HR College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai (2000-16).
She was the first Indian to be appointed Vice-Chair on the Board of Governors of the International Baccalaureate (IB). She has been invited to leading Corporate Boards and key listed companies providing an impetus for 'Academia-Industry Collaboration' , the subject of her Ph.D. from The University of Mumbai.
Dr Shahani is also an Independent Director on the Board of Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited, United
Spirits Limited – Diageo, HSBC Asset Management, Bajaj Electricals Limited, Clariant, Eureka Forbes Limited and Lighthouse Learning Limited.
With her four decades of leadership in academia and institution building, Dr Shahani has been instrumental in the growth of ATLAS. Under her visionary leadership, ATLAS is set to bring a revolution in India's education sector by partnering with some of the best academic institutions across the world and bringing together world-class educators and industry stalwarts.
Moreover, Dr Shahani continues to inspire, guide and nurture students to innovate and become professionals with a heart.
On a Visionary Futuristic Mission
ATLAS SkillTech University's vision is to create future leaders, equipped with tomorrow's skills.
Emphasising the core values of the university that caters to the university's vision, Dr Shahani explains, "ATLAS SkillTech University has been created with a vision to create leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of the
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future with the skills of tomorrow.
ATLAS aims to create a holistic education ecosystem with a global, multi-disciplinary, technology & innovation-driven and industry integrated approach."
Further highlighting the philosophy of the university, Dr Shahani says, "Our philosophy is to empower today's youth with 21st-century skills to transform them into socially responsible global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Therefore, everything we do is designed to equip students with knowledge, skills and experiences that transcend the conventional and enable them to excel in every area of life, industry and society."
Imparting Quality Education to Create a Socially Credible Community
Guided by the National Education Policy - ATLAS is committed to creating world-class outcomes in curriculum, academic excellence, and experiential learning in some of the most critical and future-ready verticals.
ATLAS SkillTech University delivers multi-disciplinary education through different undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five new-age streams: Design & Innovation, Management & Entrepreneurship, Digital Technology, Film & Animation and Media & Communication.
Explaining the learning arc of students of ATLAS, Dr Shahani says, "Our students tackle real-world issues, making a difference in people's lives in the local community, across India and around the world. Through various initiatives of live projects, capstones, clubs, internships and immersion programs focused on driving community engagement, we ensure that
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our students drive tangible impact for humanity."
"Also, in our attempt to globalise the Higher Education in India, we have gone beyond the traditional international collaborations for student and faculty mobility- We have formed curricular collaborations with international institutions of repute like Parsons and VFS Canada for creating internationalisation at home bringing world-class education within the borders of our nation," Dr Shahani further adds.
Additionally, the flexible academic approach allows students to learn and explore distinct subjects or curricula from various disciplines across all the schools of ATLAS. This, along with the integration of technology, is the university's attempt to bring a truly interdisciplinary and digital education experience for students and make them more relevant in their approach to problem-solving in the post-pandemic world.
Emphasising the learning experience of the students and the process that goes behind it, Dr Shahani explains, "Our proximity to the industry by virtue of being in the center of Mumbai has
allowed us to establish a strong industry connection. This provides students with unrivalled hands-on experience and creates a valuable network for their future."
Dr Shahani further adds, "ATLAS is striving to change the world for the better by working with industry, governments and various academic institutions across the world to enable the youth of India to become global leaders of the future."
Multidisciplinary learning, industry interface, global connections, state-ofthe-art facilities and diversified extracurricular activities at ATLAS ensure the overall development of students. "Our focus on industryimmersive experiences through our 200+ corporate partners enabled our founding cohort of ATLAS fellows to get several opportunities to gain realworld experiences, awareness of workplace culture and enhance critical workplace skills. We ensure that observerships, internships, and capstone projects are integrated into the student's academic journey to allow them an opportunity to apply their classroom learning to real-life
Through various initiatives of clubs, internships and immersion programs focused on driving community engagement, we ensure that our students drive tangible impact for humanity.
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World's leading universities accept ATLAS Fellows for Masters Progression
ATLAS Fellows wanting to pursue further studies have been accepted for coveted Masters programs at the world's leading universities such as Columbia University, Imperial College London, New York University, London Business School, London School of Economics, John Hopkins University, Parsons School of Design, University of the Arts London, SCAD and Rice University among many others.
situations. Also, being positioned amidst 500 corporates of Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai allows us to host several industry stalwarts: From the Managing Director of Mckinsey & Co to the renowned start-up entrepreneurs like Ronnie Screwvala, ATLAS has had a broad range of leaders on campus!" explains Dr Shahani.
Moreover, students at the university are also encouraged to take part in experiential learning through studentled initiatives, including clubs, societies and community engagement, to build their leadership skills and create impact. Additionally, through customised electives and incubation
Fellows have secured top placements and internships across various industries in leading organisations such as Apple, Aditya Birla Group, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Colgate, Deloitte, EY, Gucci, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, HCL Technologies, HDFC Bank, Infosys, KPMG, Mahindra, Nykaa, Phillips, PWC, Reliance Industries, Samsung, Sabyasachi, Siemens, TATA Consultancy Services, Tommy Hilfiger, Viacom and Vogue. World comes to you at ATLAS: International faculty delivering a lectureopportunities, ATLAS focuses on enabling entrepreneurial leaders who are empowered to innovate and become the job-creators of the future. Start-up days, Shark Tank and Hackathons are some of the various initiatives to develop entrepreneurs.
The Indian education system has effectively produced all major global leaders, CEOs and CXOs of the world's leading conglomerates. It has also produced immense talent that has created an impact on the development of India and other countries across the world. However, the era of technological advancements has given birth to a new workplace culture where skills, effectiveness, teamwork, employability, abilities to mix and work in cross-cultural workplaces and thinking and acting global are essential. The real challenge in front of today's education system is preparing the youth for industry 4.0 by fostering innovation, transdisciplinary learning and 21st-century knowledge and skills.
Reimagining the new education policy for the Indian education system and
ATLAS's approach to cater to it, Dr Shahani says, "With the declining employability Index of Indian graduates, it's time for India to focus on employability, skill development, entrepreneurship and innovation. The Indian education system needs evolution which will require the reimagination of Indian universities as envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020 as well, and also required greater collaboration among government, industry and academia."
Hi-tech Campus at a Strategic Location
"Our campus is located in the heart of the vibrant city- Mumbai, just off Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC)- a highenergy, diverse hub neighbouring apex companies across sectors. The strategic location enables unrivalled industry-integrated learning for ATLAS students. The university is also focused on new-age technology, which is reflected in our high-tech campus, where each classroom, lab and open
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space is a tech-enabled smart space. It is also integrated into our curriculum to ensure that our students embrace technology to overcome global challenges and transform the future of our world," Dr Shahani explains the other contributory factors that support the university's vision.
Giving an idea about the student experience at the university, Dr Shahani further adds, "Also, ATLAS fellows are provided with a truly interdisciplinary experience. They have the freedom to choose from a plethora of electives from all five schools. This enables them to have a chance to explore a unique experience where design, management, film, media, and technology students find themselves under one roof to work together to find creative solutions to challenges faced by the world. Also, an added emphasis st on electives for building 21 Century skills allows them to become futureready visionary thinkers and leaders."
ATLAS encourages students to get actively involved in community projects from the ideation stage to
impact documentation and take on leadership positions to address social issues such as entrenched inequalities, protect human rights and create an inclusive world. " We also strengthen the capacity of our students to become independent entrepreneurs and develop innovative solutions to complex social problems through the Social Responsibility Internship Programs, research, and experiential learning. We envision enabling a community of student socially responsible global leaders who actively work beyond spheres of corporate engagements and become active change-makers on the ground," adds Dr Shahani.
Highlighting how the university will move ahead by catering to its vision and mission, Dr Shahani highlights, "ATLAS SkillTech University will continue to introduce more new-age disciplines and broaden the scope of specialisation and interdisciplinarity. Also, to continue to bring world-class and industry-relevant new-age skillbased education, we will strengthen collaborations with top-ranked international universities and industry
leaders. In the coming few years, we would want to see ATLAS SkillTech University becoming an epicenter of learning for students in India and abroad and a place to nurture global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs for the future."
Visionary
Advising the aspirants entering the noble profession as educators, Dr Shahani says, "Educational institutions are facing increasing demands to prepare students for rapid economic, environmental and social changes, for jobs that have not yet been created, for technologies that have not yet been invented, and solving social problems that have not yet been anticipated. To those who aspire to venture into this sector, the advice would be that we should always build an education that equips learners with the skills and competencies to address the unknown and the sense of purpose to shape their own lives and contribute to others."
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EEducation has been a part of the Indian soil's never eroding culture. The change has played its role every now and then, incomplete without the struggle stories of great educators in India, which form the basis of the Indian education system.
The membrane surrounding the nucleus of education has developed over the years, leading to changes in understanding, strategies, ways of teaching, and perception of education. Widening its scope, it has led to new approaches in teaching techniques along with an increase in expectations from educators. Shaping the young minds to become responsible adults, they are expected to be versatile, respectful, and unbiased, and the list goes on.
The bond between teacher and student should be based on trust and understanding. Knowing the student on different levels is considered important for educators as it helps them to understand and teach better. It also involves a part of the overall development of a student. This does not necessarily include getting straight A's on every test, but it surely does involve building a better personality as a person in life.
The time when A grades were only what mattered is long gone. Today it's more about learning, understanding, and experimenting. Excelling in different domains has become evident, and those 180 areas of intelligence are more widely believed and accepted than ever before. Instilling the confidence to excel in the desired field is crucial as it carries an ability to change a life. This is the responsibility shouldered by educators.
Accepting the student and believing in their ability gives them the confidence to accept and soar through the skies of the competitive world.
Method of Teaching Progressively reaching the global mark, the Indian Education System has involved technology which has provided great help to both educators and learners.
According to the research, the visual presentation of any study positively affects students as any material presented in visual and auditory format is recallable 50% compared to just reading it, where the memory stored is only up to 10%. Using this research, educators are using digital methods for better teaching and learning process.
As it comes from everyone, teens are the most problematic young people in the world, or are they?
Going through an understanding of the world, changing thoughts, physical changes, and shift in responsibilities, teenage life is probably one of the most difficult ones. Most of the teens going to school spend almost more than half of the day with their class and teachers. The observance is a quite vigilant aspect in such a setting. An educator has the privilege to notice the changing behaviours and discipline the students. Specifically, in Indian Education System, these changes are quite noticeable.
Educators often try to converse with young adults about their problems and show them how to deal with them better. Including child psychology and understanding of cognition, prosses have become mandatory for educators to understand their students better and help them.
Online educators have a huge fan base and immense respect among the community of educators. The credibility and teaching prosses involved are looked forward to by many, the general opinion being it is easier to understand and grasp. Though teaching online could be extremely challenging as there is no direct interaction between the teacher and the learner, it is something that has surfaced and has been loved by students during the pandemic.
Indian educators have always been famous for learning things; however, a shift can be seen where understanding and learning are more valuable than mugging up the information.
The educator is not the only one that comes in class, writes on the board, reads a few things, and goes away. The educator is the person that comes and observes his students, knows what they want and is aware of their needs along with their academic progress. Educators' role in the Indian Education system is no longer just academic but has spread out to that of shaping one's life and further shaping the nation.
When Albert Einstein said that creativity is nothing but intelligence having fun, it really meant catering to the passive skills like passion, curiosity, etc., that creative person instills in themselves. However, in this modern world, that seed of creativity had to be sowed somewhere and at some time.
Creativity, on the other hand, is not just limited to the field of arts. Intelligent people have seen doing creative things in scientific discoveries and even in making a fruit named technology startup to a bigger than life company.
But the question often arises, where do these creative people get that idea, and where are these passive skills
developed? Well, in this formal education structure, the seed of creativity is sowed during the very first step of formal education.
Catering to that need for the instilled creativity and the other necessary passive skills to make the future generation a complete package of intelligence, having fun with creation to have a global impact, CMR University was started.
With a humble beginning and small beginning in the backyard of the CMR family, CMR started its first kindergarten and, over the years, contributed to making education fun and the younger generation creative.
The Ethos of CMR University CMRU's strength and backbone throughout the years of its establishment have been - the late Sri Chikka Muniyappa Reddy , a visionary and educationist in whose memory the CMR Jnanadhara trust was established as a tribute in the year 1991. The Trust strives to deliver quality education through its institutions of learning.
With a small and humble beginning as a kindergarten school in the CMR family's orchard, it has now reached the major milestone of establishing its
own private university, CMR University (CMRU), Bangalore. CMR is a private university in the state of Karnataka, established under Act 45 of 2013. The University has established state-of-the-art campus in Bengaluru equipped with all amenities that provide an intellectually stimulating learning environment.
CMRU is the first Indian Private University to implement Design Thinking problem solving approach across all its Schools. Students of disciplines as varied as Management Law, Engineering, Architecture, Science, Humanities etc., all study methodologies of Problem-solving via Design Thinking processes and focus on creative solutions to some of the most pressing and important global and local challenges.
The Pedagogy and Philosophy
CMR University advocates creativity and imagination as vital skills required to excel in this complex world. Academic programmes offered within the university are varied and cover wide areas of study such as Architecture, Design, Engineering and Technology, Economics & Commerce, Law, Management, Science Studies, Social Sciences & Humanities, Education. To promote overall education and a growth-inducing
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To nurture creative thinkers who will drive positive global change.
learning environment, CMRU has two important Programmes to enhance and explore the abilities of each studentcentered learning.
Taking Challenges, Head On CMRU is at par with the changing dynamics of education globally in offering a holistic environment, having conversations on intersections and inclusivity, promoting learning through practicality, and offering more functional knowledge than theories. Post the unprecedented lockdown, CMRU has been focusing specifically on the Mental Health of its students.
Aiming to make the Indian youth mentally equipped to adjust to the newly and rapidly changing environment, the Department of Psychology from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities has set up a Well-Being Center, which includes a comfort zone and non – judgmental space assured for the students to
engage in personal cum professional conversation with the staff.
While facing the challenges put forth by the global changes in the education system, CMRU strives to "Strongly hold on to the promising aspects of the Indian Education system and leave behind the unpromising one."
While illustrating the overall outlook of the university, Dr Sabitha Ramamurthy says, "CMRU highly acknowledges the latest National Education Policy and strives to adhere to it. CMRU focuses heavily on the instructional core and learning process. It deploys digital education at the right amount for accessibility, learning and teaching. We strive to build a strong, trustworthy relationship between parents and teachers. We are continuously seeking to build new approaches for the betterment of the students."
The Design Thinking Programme (DTP) was introduced mandatorily for students across the Schools to learn through design-led innovation. DTP acknowledges the human being's function with varied perspectives and emotions and offers engagement and dialogues that are academically relevant. Secondly, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) provides students with opportunities, learning
to it.
CMRU focuses heavily on the instructional core and learning process.
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CMRU highly acknowledges the latest National Education Policy and strives to adhere
experiences, support and resources through Learning, Engagement and Advancement Programs (LEAP). While speaking about it further, Dr Ramamurthy explains, "Our students learn, regardless of their area of study, creative concepts and design thinking, offered under the core curriculum. Students are encouraged to practice real–life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, initiative, and research."
CMRU also fosters a creative community where new ideas can be developed, nurtured and shared. CMRU is focussed in amplifying student voices, supporting student-led events, and creating a student-centric environment at the University. The
management at the university believes that all students should have a plethora of learning opportunities, workshops and transformative experiences during their time at the university.
While sharing the operations of the management and staff, Dr Ramamurthy asserts, "The faculty at the university operates on friendly terms moving away from the notions of a conventional college teacher. The faculty engage in meaningful discussion on contemporary trends, policies and changes with the students and incorporate it into the courses that
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they are handling. Rather than the chalk and talk method of teaching, we are adopting research-based strategies to help the students learn better."
The CMR University has several educational and industrial collaborations with Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), Association of Chartered Certificate Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), NASSCOM (IT – ITES
Sector Skills Council), IBM, United Nations Global Compact (PRME Educational Initiative), Institute of Product Leadership (IPL), Seamedu, Daffodil International University in Bangladesh, International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), USA, Ariel University in Israel, Ural Federal University in Russia, the University of Grand Bassam in Ivory Coast, AIESEC
– a non – profit youth-run organization, Al Zaiem Al Azhari University in Sudan, National Law School of India University, University of Huddersfield West Yorkshire in The United Kingdom, Kyungpook National University in South Korea Almaty Management University in Republic of Kazakhstan and Philippines.
In its quest to provide experiential learning to its students, CMRU has also entered into partnership / membership with several leading industry bodies and organizations like Feedback Insights, CII, National HRD Network, FKCCI, All India Management Association, and Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce, The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), "Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia" (AMDISA), WDO, (ASSOCHAM). Computer Society of India (CSI), Institutions of Engineers India (IEI), ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts).
Focused Fundamental Direction and Vision for the Future CMR University offers PhD in 22 disciplines covering eight Schools. The rules and regulations of UGC govern the program.
The eminent CMR University has won many prestigious awards and accreditation for its quality in education and contribution to transform it. Some of them are mentioned below: Ÿ "Perfect Workplace for Women" and Five Star place to work by Artificial Intelligence Registration and Certification Limited, United Kingdom (UK), 2022. Ÿ
Best University in South India and Best University in South India Industry Interface for excellence in Academics, Research, and Industry Interface in the year 2022 by Center of Education Growth and Research, New Delhi. Ÿ
Veritas Assurance International, United Kingdom, UK, has provided CMRU with ISO certifications of Food Safety Management System - ISO 22000:2018, Quality Management System - ISO 9001 – 2015, Information Security Management System - ISO / IEC 27001: 2013 and Environmental Management System - ISO 14001: 2015 in the year 2022. Ÿ
CMR University has an international accreditation for best performance in organizational management, academics management and institutional performance from International Accreditation Organization (IAO) from the year 2022 to 2027. Quality Council of India Schemed, Workplace Assessment for Safety and Hygiene (WASH) –certification is achieved by CMRU in the year 2022. Ÿ
R. World Institutional Ranking has certified CMRU as practicing Sustainable Education in Pursuit of Excellence towards offering Holistic and Global Education and ranked it 10th in Green Institutional Rankings. Ÿ Emerging university of the year 2022, University of Eminence and Best Place to work (under Deemed & Private University Category), 15th All India Rank under the State Private University Criteria, 6th Rank State and South Zone wise in the IIRF Ranking. Ÿ
R World Institutional Ranking ranked CMRU within the Top 40 Institute Rank (in the year 2022) - All in Level.
CMRU has also established the Training & Placement Division with a vision of enabling every student of CMRU on their life skills, Personality Development, preparing students for their higher education aspirations, and grooming graduates for facing interviews and recruitment tests by Campus recruiters. The Career Preparedness Programme is driven right from the first Semester and it is offered under the Discover - BuildDeliver (DBD) model.
At CMR, students are counseled on their career options, opportunities in public sector enterprises, Central Government Jobs, State Government jobs etc. CRM has achieved 95% + placements of our students in the year 2021 – 22.
While speaking about the relentless commitment of the university to provide the best possible space for students, Dr Sabitha Ramamurthy explains, "We are committed to
unlearning and relearning from our experiences and providing the best educational space for the students to imbibe and grow."
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Rather than the conventional method of teaching, experiential learning, project and research-based strategies are adopted to help students learn better.
TThe era when knowledge was considered wealth is dead, and welcome to the era of applying knowledge to create wealth. This article explains the importance of learner-teacher interaction in the classroom.
Anyone, anytime, anywhere across the globe, can access any information with the click of a button. There is no dearth of platforms to access information, but there is a growing need to convert the information into knowledge, leading to the application of knowledge in a realworld scenario. In this context, the importance of student-teacher interaction in classrooms comes into the picture. If a student wants only the information, they can click a button to get it in less than a fraction of a second. The primary purpose of joining a classroom is to learn and gain the best possible knowledge through active interaction and collaboration with the co-learners and the facilitators.
Nowadays, most learners are millennials, and the Gen Z group is highly connected with people, events, and tech-savvy. Catering to this segment needs more interaction in the
classrooms. The top ten benefits of student-teacher interaction in the classroom are as follows.
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The course delivery facilitators should move from basic information delivery to knowledge discussion.
The role of the facilitator is to ignite the learners' minds about a learning unit and let them share their views, opinions, and experiences. The facilitator should also perform the role of the moderator. With this approach, the information exchange in the classroom becomes fruitful knowledge via active discussions.
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Fosters multi-perspective learning Learners from different geographical locations and ethnic backgrounds have different views, opinions, and experiences. This provides an excellent opportunity to interact in the classroom and achieve multi-perspective learning.
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Actively engages the learners and the course delivery facilitators
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It provides opportunities for slow and fast learners to achieve learning effectiveness
The style and pace of learning differ from one individual to the next. By enabling active interactions in the classrooms, both slow and fast learners get the opportunity to exchange their knowledge, achieving overall learning effectiveness, sustainability, and uniformity in learning.
The interactions help the learner and the course delivery facilitators engage in the learning process since, at every moment, the kind of information or knowledge that will be shared is different. This provides an element of surprise in learning and engages the learner and the course delivery facilitators in the teaching-learning process.
Ÿ Creates opportunity to analyze, evaluate, and create new knowledge
The interaction in the classroom provides an excellent opportunity for the learner and the facilitator to analyze, evaluate, and create new knowledge about a learning topic. This can be accomplished by posing
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various questions/scenarios about the learning topic, allowing students to choose the best ones based on the pros and cons, and concluding with a decision.
Ÿ Enhances the communication and thinking skills of the learners
In general, one-way communication is followed in the learning process. The facilitator delivers the information, and the learners receive the information via listening. Interaction requires the facilitator to move from one-way communication to two-way communication. In that case, there is an excellent opportunity for the learner to interact with the
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facilitator to convey their thoughts, opinions, and ideas, which enhances their communication and thinking skills.
It builds confidence and competitive spirit among the learners
Assume a specific learner in the classroom begins interacting with the facilitator; in that case, the other learners' focus shifts to listening to the message communicated by their co-learner. This scenario will likely encourage other learners to listen to and respond to their point of view, which helps to develop confidence and a competitive spirit among the learners.
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the classroom setting, the possibility of recalling the knowledge gained in classroom interactions is greater. Thus the application of the knowledge in specific scenarios is also increased.
It provides an engaging learning environment and eliminates monotony.
A classroom full of interactions and engagements provides an excellent learning ambience and will help eliminate monotony in the teachinglearning process.
Ÿ Enhances the student's satisfaction in learning and achieves learning effectiveness
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It helps to enhance the recall memory and apply the knowledge in specific scenarios. Because of the learners' involvement in the learning process and prior exposure/experience in
The primary purpose of any learning activity is to acquire knowledge that can be applied in a real-world scenario, be it your personal life or professional life. This knowledge can be achieved only via active interactions between the learner and the facilitator. The concept of interactive learning is not only expected to achieve learning effectiveness but also to increase students' satisfaction in the learning and knowledge acquisition process.
Conclusion:
"What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand. " Xunzi (340 - 245 BC). Let's practise interactions in the teaching-learning process to make our learners participate, understand the information and thereby develop fruitful knowledge for today, tomorrow, and the future.
FFrom where did popular business giants like Amazon and Google start their journey? It was from an inhouse garage. It was not merely a touching tale of rag to riches but a story of perseverance and patience that knit the spectacular body called Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) . It also reminds the grinding phase of personal pain and painstakingness with which Dr. Achyuta Samanta , the Founder of KIIT & KISS, had several bruises with changing times and overcame.
Similar is the inception story of the KIIT. Starting small with only two teachers and 12 students, KIIT, since its inception in 1992, has come a long way, sprouting as one of the finest self-financed universities in eastern India. Why in parts of India, the footprints can be traced to the international arena of learning.
The Founder, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, decided to enter the education sector with a vision to provide comprehensive education facilities and a supportive environment for tomorrow's future. KIIT's research portfolio extends across many areas, including rural management, physical activity, social and mental health, biotechnology, medicine, and education because of sheer dedication.
Since the inception of KIIT and KISS, the University has shown a gradual growth trajectory that caters to providing every student with a quality education and preparing them for the future. Apart from all the glory, the University is striving for more and has added many laurels to its name with its effective management.
It all started with a humble note - A simple yet noble commitment towards the society to educate those who need it most and hone the others who were in the fences .
KIIT and KISS, the twin who sprang from its founder's vision, Dr. Samanta, soon became a path-finder for millions.
Travelling through the past years, the year on the retreat, 2021, became a touchstone for negotiating the undulations like the pandemic, which remains active with the deadly remains like new variants.
Among the few, the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) are dynamic educational institutions with unparalleled yet challenging engagement with society and commitment to social service.
In 2021, with the hope of adjusting to a new normal, India soon braved a big second wave, a devastating one. In such uncertainties, the institutes worked in full swing - be it academics, social work, innovation in governance, placements, etc.
Here are a few highlights from 2021: Rankings & Recognitions
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KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar has climbed up the leaderboard and has been ranked No. 1 amongst self-financing institutions of the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), 2021, the second time in a row. Ÿ
KIIT, Deemed to be University, was ranked among 251300 in the Emerging Economies University rankings by the Times Higher Education. Ÿ
KIIT, Deemed to be University, ranked 30th amongst Indian universities by the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2021 in the Overall Category. It has grabbed itself the 15th Rank in the country's General Engineering (overall category). Ÿ
KIIT, Deemed to be University, has climbed up 200 positions worldwide to be selected in the 801 – 1000 in the prestigious Times Higher Education in World University Rankings 2022. Ÿ
KIIT, Deemed to be University, became India's first QS 5 Stars Rated University after being awarded the 5 Stars assessment from all the categories of QS criteria.
KISS & KIIT's Art of giving a philanthropic initiative by Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta won the second position at the MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship, USA, recognizing its countless humanitarian services rendered in the past decades.
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Renowned physician Dr. CBK Mohanty, a former Director of Medical Education and Training(DMET), has joined hands as a Pro-Vice-Chancellor of KIMS.
Ÿ Professor Sasmita Rani Samanta is appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of KIIT Deemed to be University.
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Mr. Satya S. Tripathi, being a former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) and is positioned as the Chancellor of KISS, is Deemed to be University. Prof. Deepak Kumar Behera, an internationally acclaimed anthropologist, has taken charge as the Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Pitabasa Sahoo has joined as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on deputation.
Ÿ A prominent IPS officer Dr Kanhu Charan Mahali of Tamil Nadu cadre has joined as the Director-General of KISS Deemed to be University after his retirement.
KISS became the first Indian school to integrate Chess into the academic curriculum at the school level as a non-credit course with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Chess Federation of India.
Ÿ KISS Partnered with FIFA for the primordial initiative in India, FIFA Football for Schools - The first of its kind in the world.
Ÿ KIIT and KISS sent three athletes in various sports to Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Ÿ KIIT was selected as the Nodal Center in India for the selection of Indian University teams for participating in the World University Games 2022.
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KIIT University Football (women) team won Silver Medal in the East Zone InterUniversity Football Championship – 2021 & qualified for the All India Inter-University Football (Women) Championship –2021. The tournament was held at KIIT University from 13th to 15th December 2021 and hosted by KISS University.
Ÿ Odisha Rugby Boys Team won Gold Medal &
We don't want to bask in the glory of the past, but we constantly make an endeavour to move to better ourselves.
Girls Team won Bronze Medal in "Junior National Rugby Championship-2021" held at KIIT University from 10th to 12th December 2021. Out of 12 players, 6 Boys players are from KISS & in Girls Section, out of 12 players, seven players are from KISS.
Ÿ The Bridge, a media platform for Olympic Sports content in India, has ranked KIIT & KISS in the fourth position among India's top 10 Athletics Academics. KIIT & KISS are the only academic institutions that educate the masses with professional sports academies.
Ÿ Thousands of delegates from various walks of life visit KIIT & KISS to participate in various academic, cultural, and sport meets during the winters, year on year. Around 20,000 sportspersons, coaches, managers, and officials visited KIIT & KISS to participate in sports events only from November to December 2021.
KIIT has achieved record campus placement with 350 plus top-notch companies doling out 5000 plus job offers for a batch size of 3500 B.Tech graduates of the 2022 graduating batch. With the same promise to the students, KIIT has invited 60 new companies to participate in the placement process this year.
KIIT had a super dream run with high-CTC companies this year. While more than 3000 students got at least a single placement offer, the top 1500 students were selected by the 'Dream Companies' with an average CTC of Rs. 8.10 lakh p.a. Thirty-eight corporates offered CTC of Rs. 10.00 lakh and above as annual compensation, while over 140 companies offered CTC between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh. Five students of KIIT have received placement offers with the highest CTC of Rs. 52 lakh per annum. As per the statistics, the average CTC is Rs. 6.05 lakh, 30% higher than the previous year. More than 3000 students are already placed, while over 2000 students bagged multiple job offers.
KIIT-DU is the only University in India that proactively creates an interface with the leading names in the industry. This facilitates the placement of KIIT students for several national and multinational organizations. HighRadius—a FinTech company—in collaboration with KIIT, has successfully established its FinTech Lab on KIIT Campus, wherein more than 2200 students were offered a summer
internship. It was followed by a one-year experiential learning internship with a stipend of Rs. Fifteen thousand per month to 1500+ students and pre-placement offers to 830 students with a minimum CTC of Rs. 8 lakh to date.
This year, 'Day Zero' dream campus drives resulted in the placement of about 1500 students by MNCs with an average CTC of Rs. 8.10 lakh per annum. 'Day-One' campus recruitment drive generated around 2000 job offers from four companies.
Continuing the existing trend, KIIT is well on its way to achieving the phenomenal record placement for the graduating batch of the year 2022, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, KIIT achieved 100% placement in B.Tech, MBA, and Biotech, while more than 50% placement in Law, which earned record placement in 2021.
Keeping up with the records, KIIT is on its way to achieving miracle placement for the 2021 graduating class due to the dedicated efforts of the training and placement department.
KIMS Cardiologist brought new life into a three Days old baby through complicated heart surgery.
School of Architecture & Planning, KIIT Deemed to be a University, has been ranked 4th nationally by Global Human Resource Development Centre (GHRDC), New Delhi.
KIIT in collaboration with the Bar Council of India, has set up the Indian Institute of Law in India for the first time.
For the first time, doctors of KIMS achieved a milestone by successfully th transplanting a kidney on the 19 of September 2021. A new life for a 23year old patient suffering from EndStage Renal Disease who underwent the transplant.
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KIIT and KISS adopted more than 100 orphans and provided them with comprehensive care - financial assistance, assurance of education, and job for a family member.
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Supported by KIIT University, KISS Foundation has provided free-of-cost admission to over 50 children whose parents succumbed to the pandemic.
Ÿ KISS sends monthly groceries, stationery, and other essentials items to the 30,000 of its students who were stuck at home from the start of the lockdown.
Ÿ KIIT and KISS have aided financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakhs to the families of staff who died due to Covid, besides giving a job to a family member and sponsoring the education of the deceased's ward.
Dr. Achyuta Samanta released his first book, a biography on his mother, 'My Mother My Hero' launched by Shri Venkiah Naidu, Hon'ble Vice President of India, and Prof. Ganeshi Lal, Hon'ble Governor of Odisha.
KIIT and KISS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta have been awarded 'Sandipani Maharshi Samman 2020' through Sandipani Vidya Niketan, Gujarat, by Bhaishri Ramesh Bhai Oza.
KIIT and KISS Founder have been felicitated by 3 Honorary Doctorates this year, taking his count of Honorary Doctorates to 47.
Dr. Achyuta Samanta, President, Volleyball Federation of India, has been nominated to the (Central Asian Volleyball Association) CAVA as a Member of the Board of Administrations (BOA).
Summing up, the founder of the University says, "We don't want to bask in the glory of the past, but we constantly make an endeavour to move to better ourselves. Excellence
is another milestone we have always been racing at, and that is an endless pursuit the KIIT and KISS live with waking up to new mornings.”
While more than 3000 students got at least a single placement offer, the top 1500 students were selected by the 'Dream Companies'.
Whenever you think of building a house, every brick used to make it has equal importance in making the house. Similarly, the basis of educational development holds a major part in the student's character and morale.
Teachers are the guiding light to students and their educational journey. After parents, teachers are often considered as child's second parents. Covering their academia, they have a huge influence on the child's personal development.
As each child is unique and needs to be dealt with differently, teachers play an integral part, especially in the early stages. They tend to have an impartial approach toward students, which creates a healthy environment for students to observe, learn and inculcate those in their own lives too.
A competent teacher encourages the overall development of students. Teachers have the chance to groom children into future leaders through education. That's where the holistic approach comes into the picture. Holistic development refers to the growth of students in areas less discussed like social, emotional, mental, and intellectual aspects for their growth as a person.
Let's take a deeper look at the five ways how teachers accelerate students' growth toward holistic life.
Students need an affirmative approach to them. Students have a rebellious urge, so shouting or yelling was an oldschool method to teach, but it's not recommended today. Teachers need to create a healthy and positive manner that encourages students' creative side. Teachers can take interactive activities like debates, quizzes, competitions, tests, and many other methods that could be used to make it fun for students.
When it comes to students, important steps begin at home and then at school. The first few things that need to be looked at should be treating children with kindness, compassion, and love. Their curious minds question and learn by stumbling at every step. These early years are for making mistakes and learning from those mistakes. The Comfort zone needs to be a safe place for students to express their emotions without any hesitation or embarrassment. Teaching them to forgive and forget is the most important thing to be taught early in life.
The development years are most vulnerable and crucial in the aspects of affection. The security they feel is built on the attachment they feel with the trust, which leads to a strong foundation for future emotional links for their future. Both parents and
teachers must maintain a secure and friendly environment for their holistic growth.
Students have an inquisitive mind that leads them to questions, which helps them share them in class. Open discussions for doubts and queries make classroom interactions open and engaging. Students develop confidence and attain a comprehensive exchange of thoughts and knowledge altogether. Motivation from students helps them learn from their mistakes and acknowledgement and encourages success.
Holistic development ensures students receive academic lessons and schooling where they understand their emotions and mental stress. Alongside teaching them to build healthy and functional relationships as well as inculcate team spirit and resilience.
Build such a system where students aim to achieve greater heights in their careers while being a citizen who looks forward to contributing something to the country. Hence, holistic development is important right from the beginning of the school year.
Teachers and principals need to focus on bringing a co-creative curriculum integrated to ensure the holistic growth of students on a daily basis from the early years.
