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iving in the modern world, a brand is a sought-after title which is cherished by fraternities alike as it adds the glory to a victory. It is a tedious journey of toiling of long hours even on odd days to grab the title of a recognized and accomplished brand in a competitive global market. Putting their best foot forward are the education institutes today, which are catering to the needs of students and embracing the ever-evolving world of technology. This is of paramount importance for the 21st century as students today have abundant exposure towards academics possibilities.
Embracing Brands for Educational Excellence
The education institutions are bestowing students with utmost expertise from highly qualified and committed team of teaching professionals. These institutes are acting according to the need of the hour and are diligently working to foster and stand-out amongst all. They are meticulously leading their paths successfully in the process of becoming recognized brand entities. These renowned brands are reflecting the importance of having exclusive education institutes with potent resources to progressively foresee an advanced tomorrow. With the ongoing momentum and rage of social media platforms, the brands are integrating premium strategies and ideas. Also, these brands are incorporating effective initiatives towards implementation of innovative setups for the welfare of educational institutes. Escalating with time and adapting to the modern techniques of education are giving students immense opportunities to stand tall and shine amongst all. Empowering the students throughout their educational journey are these educational brands bringing forth the best-in-class infrastructure, facilities and added benefits for students to excel to their maximum potential. T R
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A STELLAR PERFORMER IN THE EDUCATION FRATERNITY
30 The Rise of Innovation Imperative in Education
24 Innovative Training Procedures for Development of Teachers
Asian Education Group: Uplifting the Education Fraternity with Utmost Oerings
16 Assam down town University Promoting Entrepreneurial Development through Innovation and Incubation
22 iNurture Education Solutions
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Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Promoting Excellence in Education and Developing Socially Responsible Citizens
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Exploring Institutes with a Holistic Approach
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n the last five years, our nation has witnessed a surge in educational brands and franchise based schools along with the group-led educational institutes. These institutes have transformed the conventional education into a comfortable and commercialized entity. Building educational brands are not enough and there is definitely a bigger picture ahead to help it sustain. This is where the true challenges lies. Education as a brand can be seen as an investment. These days, parents focus more on the brand name rather than other factors like educational and infrastructural facilities and career opportunities the institute offers. Hence, there lies a great challenge for brands to bring innovation and much needed change in the interaction methodologies taking place in the classroom, moving them ahead from the traditional methods of education and focusing on the overall growth of students. The Knowledge Review thus presents a special issue “India’s 10 Best Education Brands for 2019”, which highlights the best educational brands, which are providing a more adequate and equalitarian education system. These brands are providing each individual a better chance at a decent education. Additionally, they are adapting to the changing time, evolving with the current trends, all the while striking a difference in the audience’s perceptions. On the Cover we have Sanjay Ghodawat University, an institute embracing world class academia culture for innovative teaching-learning practices with an emphasis on research and innovation. The issue features Assam Down Town University, Asian Business School, i-Nurture Education Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Whistling Woods International, Jeppiaar Engineering College, BS Abdur Rahman University, PDM University, and Mody University. We have also included informative articles by industry experts Fatema Abbas and Kaushik Pandey and our in-house editor have penned down creative piece of write-ups “Community Building amongst Students – A Dynamic Feature” and “Journey of an Education Institute to become an Education Brand”. So, flip through the pages for more insights on this education tour! T R
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“Sanjay Ghodawat University is internationally recognized for its excellence in creating and disseminating knowledge through value-based quality education leading to betterment of mankind.”
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anjay Ghodawat University is a self-financed university located in the Southern Western region belt of Maharashtra. The highlight of the university lies in its world class academia culture for innovative teachinglearning practices with an emphasis on research and innovation. The University has highly qualified professionals and experts from the teaching field and provides a top-notch supportive infrastructure for the purpose. It offers UG, PG and PhD courses in Liberal Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Technology and Architecture. It proposes to commence Pharmacy courses under its aegis from the next academic year.
A Stellar Performer in the Education Fraternity
Sanjay Ghodawat Group is a name to be reckoned with in the field of Business that is spreading its ‘Midas Touch’ in almost every sphere of life. Apart from education, it is associated with many different sectors like renewable energy, high-tech agriculture, real estate and infrastructure, heavy engineering, textiles, marble mining, FMCGs and has made enviable progress in all these sectors.Today having the remarkable strength of ten thousand employees has added glory to its victory and stands as a witness to its fascinating tale of splendour and success.
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We strive to prepare students for life-long learning and leadership in a global academic culture
Bestowing Utmost Offerings The university provides the students of undergraduate, post undergraduate and PhD levels to opt for degrees in Liberal Arts offering BA, MA and PhD; Science for BSc, MSc & PhD, Commerce B Com, M Com & PhD; Management for BBA, MBA & PhD, Engineering for B Tech, M Tech and PhD and also Architecture for B.Arch. Depending as per one’s choice of interest, one can choose the subjects like Aeronautical Engineering which is available as an Engineering discipline at the university. In order to upgrade the students and give them exposure related to the current industrial practices and global trends, the University has successfully tied up with Chonnam National University, South Korea;Yeungam University, Republic of Korea;South Carolina University, USA;Northumbria University, UK and Teeside University UK. The University regularly carries out student and faculty immersion programs with the Universities and also runs short term courses for value addition and create MOUs that will mutually benefit the students, stakeholders and the overall culture of the University. The University aims at overall holistic development of students and also provides them with ample facilities for sports, extracurricular activities. The University has introduced Choice Based Credit System where students have flexibility to choose subjects from different disciplines of their choice with their compulsory subjects and thus have a broader outlook towards learning and life through the channel of inter-disciplinary interaction.
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A Persistent Personality A diligent leader Sanjay Ghodawat is the President of the Sanjay Ghodawat University. He established the Sanjay Ghodawat Group of Institutions in the year 2009.In the last decade, the institute has matured beyond expectations and has been accredited by NBA and has also received NAAC A Grade accreditation. His vision is to produce leaders and workforce for the 21st century through the channel of the best educational practices around the globe. The Chairman’s principled work ethical approach and sheer determination has majorly contributed to the corporate, social, and education sector. He has been awarded numerous recognitions like the ‘VanshreePuruskar’ by the Government of Maharashtra in 2011 for planting approximately 1 lac trees on the Kolhapur – Sangli Highway. He has won “UdyogRatna” award in the year 2003 and the “BhartiyaUdyogRatna” in 2005. In 2017, the Chairman received the ‘Corporate Excellence Award’ through IMED, BharatiVidyapeeth, Pune for his contribution to the fields of Education and Business, and “Game Changer Award” through Economic Times at London, ‘Navbharat Business Excellence Award, 2018 by the hands of Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadanavis and many more. Helping him along the way is the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Dr. V A Raikar.“One of the unique features of the University is the emphasis on holistic education. Education should bring out the hidden potential within students that liberates them to be all they are meant to be. All the curriculum, pedagogy and practices at the University aim for the same. We hope to work closely with students, parents and stakeholders to churn out the best output in form of human resource who will walk out into the world and make a difference. We exist to empower you!” quotes Prof. Raikar.
Adding More Elements into Existence The glorious journey of Sanjay Ghodawat Group of Institutions paved way for the Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur in the year 2017 as a Private University. The University today has become one of the major landmarks for educational needs in the region. The University has already received the ‘Best Emerging Private University Award’ through Lokmat Media in 2018. The Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes and Sanjay Ghodawat University campus also houses the Sanjay Ghodawat International School with more than 4000 students studying at present. Recently it was awarded in Sept 2017 with 4th Rank among CBSE Schools of the Nation by Grand Jury Awards, Education World at New Delhi. To explore further avenues in the education sector, SGI has also recently launched the Sanjay Ghodawat IIT & Medical Academy. The IIT & Medical Academy is into specialized coaching classes for the Entrance Exams like JEE Mains/Advance which has been recently centralized by the Government for all Engineering Colleges across the nation and also the CET Medical for entry into premier Medical Colleges in the country. One of the recent projects of the SG IIT and Medical Academy is the Sanjay Ghodawat Olympiad School. The SGI campus also hosts the Sanjay Ghodawat Junior College for XIthClass affording the choices of Science and Commerce Stream for students. In the recent JEE Mains exam results of 2019, the SGIMA has earned accolades by being recognized as the only Institute in the Western Maharashtra to have 7 students who have scored more than 99 percentile. Visits by Eminent Personalities The Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes has already achieved the status of a landmark in the area of Kolhapur –Sangli. The Institute has been a special attraction for many people and also celebrities from all walks of life. The Institute
had visitors like Professor. Shevgaonkar ( Ex - Director, IIT, Delhi), Dr.Narendra Jadhav (Member, Planning Commission of India), Mr. Kapil Dev (Ex – Captain of Indian Cricket team), Mr. Salman Khan (Bollywood Actor), Mr. Mahesh Manjrekar (Bollywood Actor/Director), Mr. Ashok Saraf (Marathi Film Actor), Tiger Shroff, Saif Ali Khan and many others. Winning Prestigious Recognitions Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes that commenced in the year 2009 has won many awards and accolades to its name before being formed into a Private University. Listed here are some of them;the Times of India Survey had ranked the Institute with 44th Rank in the category of Upcoming Private Educational Institutes of the Nation. The Chairman Sanjayji Ghodawat was honoured with the, “50 Outstanding Educational Entrepreneurs of India” by World Education Congress. The recent recognition comes in the form of the award, “Asia’s 100 Best and Fastest Growing Private Institutes” through the World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC) process advisor and evaluator KPMG, India and also the 3rd Prize by HR Club, Mumbai for Corporate Employability. In Dec 2015, the Institute bagged another prestigious award, ‘Best Brands in Education Sector Award for Asia and GCC’ through URS in Dubai. The institute was also the recipient of the best infrastructure award through AICA in Mumbai recently on 23rd Jan, 2016. The Institute also received ‘Campus Swachchata Award through Rethink, India in 2016’. Strengthening with Time The future focus of the Sanjay Ghodawat University lies in innovation and placement of students in reputed organizations, skill impartation, and enhancement among students to make them more acceptable in the market. The value impartation with academics is another focus, where the University wants to churn out future able citizens of the nation and the world with focus on Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Equality, Quality, Empathy, and Stewardship. A small step in the right direction can go a long way to make the right impact on lives and society around. Sanjay Ghodawat University is one such institution that is already creating ripples of positive effect in the academic world. Indeed with SGI, the maxim “Empowering Lives globally”stands true. T R
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Asian Education Group Uplifting the Education Fraternity with Utmost Offerings
The institution serves the motto of “Growth with Education” and believes that blend of relevant knowledge, skill and right attitude is essential for the overall development of students which determines their growth & success in the corporate world. Located in Sector 125, Noida, Asian Education Group has a distinct advantage of exposing its students to the cores of corporate norms in surroundings and environment. Under the exceptional guidance of the Group, Asian Business School (ABS) takes care of the flagship Program, PGDM for Management students at Post Graduate Level. Asian School of Business takes care of Management studies as well as Computer Application Courses at Undergraduate level and Asian Law College providing quality education in the field of Law. Some of the distinct features include:· Institution sponsors one week international study tour to Oxford, UK for PGDM students · Emphasis on business ethics and values · World-class academic infrastructure and campus · Innovative and contemporary pedagogy · Faculty with rich experience in academia and industry · Soft skills & personality development sessions · Entrepreneurship development forum
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Major Achievements and Awards of the Institute The institution works with a focus of bringing Total Quality Management in the education system and has successfully achieved its objective. Over the years, it has set benchmarks in terms of the job profiles and exposures students have received, which in turn has helped it to achieve phenomenal growth. The number of companies coming to the campus or FEBRUARY|2019
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even accolades received from various other organizations has made it a brand identity in the education fraternity. Some of the achievements of the institute include Growth of the Institution, 100 Percent Placements and Successful Student’s Startups. The institution has received many prestigious honors which have added colors to its success some of which include Among India’s 10 Best Business Schools, 2018, Among 10 Best Law Institutes in India, 2018, Best Higher Education Brand, and Excellence in Education 2017. Major Events organized by the Institute Asian Education Group organizes a plethora of events aimed at facilitating students on a variety of skills that shall help them to grow on the managerial capabilities over a period of time. Kesshet is a celebration where students are provided with a big platform to exhibit heart throbbing and lively performances in front of thousands of people with great fervor and enthusiasm. Athleema is an annually organized vibrant culmination of spectacular sports events including inter-college Cricket, Football, Basketball, Shotput, Carom, Volleyball activities. These competitions are full of zeal and enthusiasm that create an exciting atmosphere on a very large scale involving participants from other colleges as well. Research and Development Cell at the institution is responsible for the formulation of the overall guidelines related to research and publications. It has been organizing conferences and seminars with participants and speakers from across the industries. The cell also organizes other events to enhance the industry interaction that includes National Seminars, International Conferences, Faculty Development Programs and Management Development Programs. The Corporate Resource Centre at the Group organizes Guest Lectures for its students so as to provide them opportunity to listen to and interact with the people who are at helm of the things in the present day corporate world. It also has 12 Student Activity Clubs at Asian Education Group that organize regular weekly activities. These clubs are maintained by students themselves. Enrolling for a club of their choice and thereafter organizing interesting activities throughout the year provides students an opportunity to know their peers better, learn to work in a team and under time as well as budget constraints.
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An Ingenious Leader Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, Director at Asian Educa on Group, is a healthy blend of academics and industry with the rich experience of two decades in na onal and mul na onal organiza ons at various managerial levels. He completed his MBA (Marke ng), PGDBA (Foreign Trade & HR), PGDIRPM and Doctorate in Management from renowned ins tu ons. He has immensely contributed in the field of research on emerging issues of management and industry which have been adjudged among the best in na onal and interna onal conferences. His knowledge and professional skills are reflected in his innova ve teaching methodology that connects the classroom learning with the real corporate applica ons. Accomplished Alumnus of the Institution The institution has produced many skilled and talented professionals, who have over the years climbed the ladder of success. Some of these students are Ravi Pandey working at Club Mahindra Holidays, Gaurav Sindhu and Priyal Bhatnagar working at Ernst & Young, Gautam working with Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company, and Shubika Arora working with Nestle. T R
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he word brand often attracts a lot of attention, but what does it really take to be a brand value or become a brand entity- Is where the question lies? Living in this modern world of hi-tech and experiencing innovations like never before has deďŹ nitely taught us that education is a strong foundation, which will give birth to advancements and build a well-deďŹ ned tomorrow for exceptional students. By offering holistic approach with utmost expertise and sculpting young minds of tomorrow, the Education Institutes are on the forefront. These education institutes work meticulously right from the beginning for uplifting the students overall in academics, extra curriculum activities or sports. Bestowing the students with
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excellent infrastructural facilities, career opportunities and giving them exposure in terms of the need of the hour, keeping them well acquainted with technological advancements are some of the key components of becoming a successful education institute in the education fraternity. Transforming into a Brand Entity It’s not an overnight task to become a brand, it takes years of hard work and toiling for long hours to create a niche in the market and become a brand name. The responsibility that comes with it is immense and it often builds pressure to be able to
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sustain and maintain the brand worth. Also the competition is a big factor as the market is very saturated today and there are a number of institutes which are at the top of their game and are continue to grow with every single day. In order to become a brand entity, there are some key features that one can opt for. The most important one being - to stand-out amongst all and this is very important in the recent times, what more are you offering and how well are you able to build that up is what makes one unique amongst others. Consistency is a signiďŹ cant component as when a brand is repeatedly performing well; it will attract more crowd towards it, which in turn can make it known to many. These are the strategic aspects of growing and becoming a brand entity, the other valuable component is offering quality content where if the content is new, fresh and appealing with modern outlooks deďŹ nitely individuals are drawn towards it. In the beginning its tough, as the number of people following or opting for a particular institute are less in count, but remember to respect and value that number as a following of hundred is only going to attract the next hundred. Mediums of Advertising Advertisement is a powerful medium which can never go wrong, be it the traditional method of promotion or the upfront and trending social media promotions. To become a potential brand entity, advertisement plays a very important role and since the very beginning thorough research work needs to be conducted, a strategy should be decided. Also, understanding the current market conditions and studying the pros and cons of the market is a must. Once the plan/strategy is implemented then the step-wise execution process starts.
brand value. Also, it is imperative to be well acquainted with the on-going trends of designing and visualization as it makes it more interactive among the users. Having a backend team of digital marketers and strategists are a must as these professionals are good at handling the websites and social media platforms. Foreign Collaborations between Brands Brand collaborations have become an essential aspect in growing popularity of institutes and have helped the education institutes increase their outreach. These kinds of collaborations among institutes on national and international level give students exposure and broaden their perspective on various subjects/topics. The opportunities a student can get through an international platform is commendable, which in turn will help a student to excel to their maximum potential. Also the students are able to learn new and advance studies and have an interaction among other students from different walks of life. The faculty and teaching methods vary from institute to institute, which gives the students a chance to be open to experience the new methods and to inculcate and learn the most out of it. Collaboration between two prestigious brands is a win-win situation for both education institutes, which will increase their brand worth in upcoming time and add glory all through its way. A strong association or collaboration, which gains a success, will deďŹ nitely become a long-term partnership adding an extra touch of its feature. T R
In the current times, the traditional method of promotions have switched and shifted to the modern methods of promotions as social media is the name of change in the new game. More and more brands are turning to social platforms and embracing it completely as the youth is majorly placed on social media and it readily accepts it. After becoming a brand entity one has to maintain the sort of momentum and be consistent as there are lot of expectations and responsibilities after becoming an established
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Assam Down Town UniversityPromoting Entrepreneurial Development through Innovation and Incubation
The university aims to cater an academic diversity with professional needs to people of the region and nation. Assam down town University (AdtU) was established through the Assam down town University Act, 2010 in the state of Assam, India in 2010. The university was established by the Down Town Charity Trust, which is promoted by Down Town Hospital Limited. It was established with the objective of bringing quality higher education to the north eastern region of India and its neighboring countries. In a short span of time, it has risen to become one of the top most universities in Assam attracting students not only from north east region, but also from Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Africa. Brilliant Educational and Infrastructural Facilities The university caters a unique blend of professional and academic excellence. With students from 20 Indian states and 5 Countries, AdtU is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse universities in the vicinity of Guwahati. AdtU currently has on its rolls more than 7000+ students and to provide them with quality education 300+ highly efďŹ cient faculty members are entrusted for the purpose. The institute encompasses a large 60 acres campus with best-in-class infrastructure. Apart from adequate classrooms, laboratories and faculty rooms, the university has recreational and play areas for students with a football
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ďŹ eld, basketball court, badminton court, table tennis, and other indoor play areas at the hostels and different areas of the university. Understanding its commitment towards Clean and Green Campus initiative, AdtU has set up a 200 kWp Roof Top Solar PV power plant in the campus under MNRE-Govt. of India scheme. It also encourages rain water harvesting, solid and e-waste management, plantation drives, and other related initiatives among the stake holders to accomplish its aim of becoming a self-sustainable campus. The university is equipped with seamless Wi-Fi network with more than 20 mbps line with multiple ISPs allowing students to be connected with the internet anytime, anywhere. AdtU has a very strong research base as well. Its research policy generates and supports a research culture among its faculties and students and leverages it for enriching and increasing the professional capability of the faculty members. The faculties of the university are involved in sustainability-focused research, in addition to being attached to teaching responsibilities. The university has initiated research work along with Ph.D. programmes in the areas of diabetes, tuberculosis, molecular studies of cancer, green synthesis of nanoparticles and their application in health, and so on.
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Accomplished Alumni Several individuals have graduated from the university and have made their mark in various walks of life. Few of the renowned alumni of the institute include: • BishalBhattaRai working with Ernst & Young • TahiraRahman ITC fortune select global, Gurgaon • Rishi Bhusal Just Dial • TanaNachup working with Flipkart • PranoySingha working with Mphasis Remarkable Achievements and Accreditations Assam down town University is the first private university of the north east region that had an opportunity to award the Honorary Degree (HonorisCausa) Doctor of Science (D. Sc.) to the eminent scientists of international repute like “Bharat Ratna Awardee” Prof. C.N.R. Rao. The university is officially accredited and recognized by the UGC, AICTE, INC, PCI, IAP, SIRO, and DST, Govt. of India.It is the first private university from the north east being awarded two Mega Network Projects such as on Chemical Profilining of Joha Scented rice Joha and Black rice of NER for nutritional, Nutraceutical parameters and Aromatic compounds and high value phytochemicals of anti-diabetic and immunomodulatory properties in North Eastern banana varieties funded by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India respectively. On the Career Front AdtU has an independent Placement Cell to facilitate campus placement and jobs for the students.The placement committee assists students in building relationships with industries/government organizations for summer training, internship, and final placement. The university also conducts northeast India’s largest on-campus placement drivefor students of the entire region. Students are encouraged to take up internships from 1st year onwards.It gives them an exposure to the real world work environment. Moreover, they are encouraged to either opt for in office internship (during their vacations) or out of office internship wherein the student can work from home. This exercise is a precursor to their final placements once they complete their degree/diploma and helps in building their resume from a very early stage. Regular hands-on workshops/lectures from various industry resources are
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The Vice Chancellor of AdtU Prof. (Dr.) Amarjyo Choudhury is the Vice Chancellor of AdtU. A graduate with honors in physics from Co on College, Assam, he pursued his masters in physics from University of Delhi with specializa on in solid state physics. He obtained his doctorate degree from University of Oxford. His teaching and research career cover s nts at Co on College, BITS Pilani, Gauha University, Tezpur University, University of Florence, Italy, and Nuclear Science Centre, New Delhi. A prolific researcher with 148 research papers published in na onal and interna onal journals, he has guided twenty scholars to doctorate degree.
conducted which give students the industry point of view about the courses that they are undergoing.To cater to the needs of foreign students, AdtU makes arrangements of internships and final placements in their home country. T R
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rom the inception of mankind, a multitude of things has been said and written about a teacher. In one of the greatest religious scriptures of not only Indian culture but of all times – the Bhagwad Gita – the teacher has been defined as a house of wisdom, spirituality, and a guide on the path of salvation. Teachers play a pivotal role in the society as they are the torchbearers immensely influencing the development of children during their formative years, the adolescent stage marked with the constant curiosity and the know it all, yet confused adult stage. Teachers not only teach students but are building future society. Extensive studies have indicated that when teachers are effective in the classroom and follow the pedagogy that enables students to learn, the students develop higher interest and a higher level of learning. Classroom – Epitomized by Students’ Diversity A classroom is usually an amalgamation of students from diverse demographics such as culture, religion, family background, region, socioeconomic status etc. In presence of such diversity, a new challenge is to invent and incorporate teaching ways that could cater to the
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needs of every student. Teachers must innovate and strategies to understand the close interrelation between diversification and flexibility patterns of teaching for higher and more productive impact. A culture sensitization workshop understanding the underlying beliefs, characteristics and customs should be a part of teacher’s social skills development. The more diversified and flexible educating procedures are, the more it will exercise a universal access policy to meet the diverse needs of the students. Teacher Teaching and Student Teaching Module Teachers have traditionally been the sole gatekeepers of everything that unfolds in a classroom and at times may have only conventional knowledge to offer. However, in the modern era, it remains a fact to be highlighted that teachers must be trained to collaborate the ownership of learning with students. This can provide opportunities for students to experiment with new ideas, new roles, new cognitive abilities and new associations. Peer influences play a crucial role and together students are able to explore options and possibilities by not only embracing knowledge and technology but also learning as an organic whole.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Fatema Abbas is a result driven senior training and development professional with 18+ years of rich experience in the eld of training, coaching, mentoring, and counseling. Her area of expertize lie in Business Communication, Culture sensitizing, Matrix leadership, TNA and competency mapping, Personality development, and Life skills. She is an MBA – HR and currently works in the capacity of an HOD – Business Communication & Soft Skills Cell at a premium management institute – PIBM. Her training pedagogy includes: conceptual learning by incorporating tools, models and techniques, experiential learning by using case studies, role plays, management activities and self-awareness through self-assessments and analysis. Apart from being passionate about her work she strongly believes in keeping one's skills current. She is curious as a person, social worker by choice and enthusiastic about life.
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There could be a plethora of strategies such as personalization, student advisories, peer tutoring and instructions, team teaching, small learning communities and so on. PBT (Project Based Teaching) – PBL (Project Based Learning) Taking teaching beyond the four walls of a classroom, conformist syllabus and mundane assignments is the foremost training procedure ensuring teachers’ development. The millennial generation learns through experiential learning and hence teachers must ensure that they are able to feed their curiosity through case studies, role plays and stimulators. Special FDPs should be arranged to enable teachers to develop this technique. Concept application projects, skills and cognitive ability based projects, community projects, etc., should be a part of the multidisciplinary curricula. Infrastructure Provision and the Ability to Use The abundance and competence of emergent technologies have provided ways and methods of making the classroom teaching an innovative one. It entails innovative methods of teaching namely virtual labs, audiovisual resources, equipment, materials, etc. All of these should be combined with methodologies that promote active teaching techniques to accentuate learning abilities. A survey of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) the application of ICT in teaching focused on the competence of the teachers to operate new technologies and the methods for improving their professional skill, displayed a dearth of this technical skill. Efforts should be made not only to develop infrastructure, make provision of access to the Internet and multimedia sources but also to provide technical workshops to teachers in order to successfully build and enhance these competencies. Teachers’ Love for their Subject Teachers with the high quality of teaching tend to do and find out more about their craft and pushing their own boundaries, looking for new topics and interesting ways to teach. In order to achieve a teacher’s maximum potential, continuing professional development should be introduced and implemented in their schedule. Teachers must be encouraged and incentivized to do research, being up-to-date on information and emerging technologies and tools and new curriculum resources. Teachers must undergo cognitive and metacognitive learning in order to achieve learning outcome in the form of changed beliefs about their practice or, even better, change in behaviour. Sometimes Easy Means Difficult A recent classroom based research finds out there is a huge impact of positive teaching method among students. It is hence imperative that a teacher possesses a certain set of knowledge and skills to understand how three domains must be integrated - emotional support, classroom organization and instructional support. In a fast-paced world today, patience has emerged to be a vital virtue to be possessed by teachers and students alike. While it might be comparatively easy for teachers to practice patience owing to their age and stature, students might lack similar levels of patience. Inculcation of patience in students with innovative techniques then surely becomes a way to contribute to student’s overall development. T R
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iNurture Education Solutions – Preparing Students for Global Success
Designed to ‘intelligently nurture’ students for emerging industries, iNurture has been pioneering an innovative model of career-ready, formal higher education through its new-age programs and learning initiatives. iNurture is an organization built with the expertise of distinguished veterans who have held positions as strategists, business developers and heads of academic institutions from reputed organizations. Founded in 2009, it is constantly working towards building a powerful ecosystem in fast growing sectors which help in creating a strong knowledge capital. It believes in delivering industry relevant, full-time courses along with having an application oriented approach at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Provision of Amenities Galore The organization has been nurturing students through a list of new-age undergraduate and post graduate programs in renowned universities within India as well as globally. This is achieved through a unique University – Industry Partnership model. With its corporate office located in the silicon city – Bangalore, iNurture has been able to extend
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its network of universities ranging from Kochi to Shimla, and Kaziranga to Pune, hence establishing its country- wide presence. iNurture has associations with a variety of international institutions and is a frontrunner in providing quality global education in India. Its collaboration with leading institutions such as HETIC, MBA ESG, STRATE School of Design and University of Nicosia are helping the students find their right place in a globally recognized market. Industry aligned and endorsed programs such as Digital Business, Sports Management, Hospitality Management, Digital Currency and Blockchain Technology are providing students in India the perfect opportunity to acquire the desired skills to successfully establish themselves in the competitive world. Designed for New-Age Students In state-of-art campuses, the students are offered a wide range of industry aligned courses in Information FEBRUARY|2019
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Doyens of Erudition Ashwin Ajila is the Founder of iNurture whose strategic insight has taken the organization towards new academic frontiers. He started his career as a CA from KPMG Peat Marwick, UK. Being a multi–faceted personality, Ashwin has brought about a transformation of his ideas into profitable businesses. His interest towards entrepreneurship pushed him towards founding iNurture Education Solutions in 2009 which has become a significant innovation in higher education. Apart from Ashwin, the iNurture team comprises people with expertise from a variety of industries. Their contributions and an understanding of the education industry have been the main driving force in achieving the organization goals. The ones who have worked tirelessly are Lakshminarayanan, the Chief Learning Officer, an industry veteran and an alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore. He has been a part of iNurture Education Solutions since 2009 and is one of the earliest employees. He also has a vast amount of experience of over three decades in Brand Marketing, New Media and Advertising prior to becoming a part of iNurture. Dr. Shradha Kanwar is another academic professional who has helped the organization with her twenty years’ experience in the fields of interdisciplinary - knowledge building, strategic performance and 21st century meta-competencies. At iNurture, she drives ‘Learning Studio’ which is a key enabler for excellence. Her prowess revolves around building futuristic education strategies and designing learning centers of expertise.
Technology such as Data Science, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Application. In addition, courses under Marketing, Leadership and Innovation such as Digital Marketing, Brand Management and Communication as well as E-commerce are very popular. Financial Services and Business Analytics Courses continue to be in demand as also are courses in New Media where students are trained in Digital Film Making, Visual Effects, Animation, and Gaming. iNurture also has a unique concept of Technology – Enabled Learning Management System (LMS) and e- learning that allow the students to have unlimited access to additional resources apart from classroom learning. Enabling productive employment remains the primary focus and is being realized through high-quality programs and distinctive standards of academic delivery. Forging an Ideal Career Path
bridging the gap between academia and industry. iNurture has an established team known as the Corporate Relations and Strategic Alliances team which ensures a strong industry association for all its programs. Through an immersive industry experience, students are provided with guest lectures, internships, curriculum design assistance, live projects and placement assistance. Another innovative approach towards employability is Krackin, a student industry engagement platform established to increase the chances of students finding ideal career opportunities. Krackin brings industry and academia into a single distinct symbiotic ecosystem and enables continuous and active engagement with the student community. The establishment also helps in creating a talent pool that various companies can refer to for employment requirements. Through its association with leading institutions in Europe, Africa and Asia, iNurture is extending its knowledge footprint by focusing on fast-growing domains for future workplaces. T R
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ith the turn of the 21st century, developments in all fields of study and work have taken place at a tremendous pace. Unlike earlier times, the state of all things is inclined to change at the blink of an eye. Rapid progress in technology, research, the ever-evolving dynamics of learning, and producing effective outcomes have unquestionably put a demand on the field of education to move forward towards changing its ways of imparting knowledge and skills to students. The obvious step towards meeting this demand is making innovation an imperative part of the curricula followed in schools, colleges, and all other institutions of study worldwide. The rise of innovation in the field of education would definitely produce better results as students are geared towards testing their knowledge and skills continuously for producing better things and services that help mankind and our world as whole to sustain and progress in all ways possible. Let us look at why innovation is important in education and the ways in which innovation can be made to happen to produce better ends. Rising Problems Rising Challenges We have problems of pollution, population, traffic congestion, global warming, incurable or chronic diseases, and impediments of all sorts in all fields of study and work like factories, companies, industries, societies, health etc. These problems need effective solutions. Finding a solution requires innovation. Existing machines, methods, and services aren’t good enough to eradicate such problems. Grooming students from childhood itself towards working
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upon ways for solving such problems will definitely produce better solutions. Effectual Use of Technological Advancements Massive developments in the technological arena have changed the ways in which education is being imparted today. The use of computers, projectors, power-point slides, and other audio-visual aids to facilitate learning is no new thing today. However, according to a research, it has been seen that even though technology has made it easy to access and learn things students are not able to produce the required outcomes when the time of exercising their knowledge and skills occurs. What, then, is the reason for this stagnation? The answer is obviously that students are not able to innovate on their body of knowledge and learning gained over the years. The factor causing this inability to innovate and meet the demands of current times is the erroneous method of imparting education that is being followed everywhere. Instead of using technology to develop examination systems, pass exams or just gain learning to meet some desired end, students, teachers and trainers must be groomed towards using that technology and learning to work upon developing ways, systems and services through which they could advance humanity in better ways. Students must innovate to solve innumerable problems that plague our mother earth. Innovation needs technology and technology itself produces innovative outcomes. Instead of educating self just to improve standards of living and fulfilling our worldly desires, or being just a consumer of everything tangible around, one FEBRUARY|2019
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needs to innovate upon those tangible things and produce much better, improvised and even invented tangible things that advance our evolution towards more progress and so on. Thus, effective use of technology towards producing something better, and not being only consumers, is the need of our times. Innovation in Teaching and Learning Methods A classroom full of students sitting in columns with a single teacher writing on the whiteboard and blabbering something useful, not so useful and mostly ineffectual knowledge to learners is an impasse today. Development of new methods of teaching, training and learning is the need of the hour. Productive learning is a necessity and to facilitate productive learning changes in classroom setups, teaching methodology, classroom activities are necessary. For example, rather than teaching the concept of gravity or showing just a video of it, innovative ways through which gravitational concept could be explained in live ways, like demonstrating or role-playing the “ Newton- Apple” story through active participation and contribution of students, will be more effective. Students must be given tasks like to do projects on the concept and produce new things or discover things undiscovered. When the belief that there is always a possibility of discovery and innovation in everything is given to students, then definitely this learning would motivate them to exercise their brains towards producing and not just passing exams or completing homework. The Way Forward Examination oriented acquisition of knowledge and achieving degrees and jobs is not what today’s education system should limit itself to. It needs to move beyond that. Hence, it is without question that innovation is imperative in the field of education. It is the way forward towards solving issues of national and international importance and is definitely the tool for socio-financial and economic development of any country. It is the criterion upon which a country’s development index hinges and leads in the improvement of the living standards of people overall. T R T H E
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and different things. According to a survey, when the teachers meticulously work with the students and build an interactive bond rather than a normal teacher-student relationship, the students are able to develop to their true potential. The simple gestures of greeting the students standing at the door or asking them about what they had for breakfast or how has their day been makes the students more interactive and builds a friendly relation between student and teacher. This in turn will make the student focus on significant improvements in academics rather than having a disruptive behavior or indulging in notorious activities. This way a teacher is able to bring the students together and help them learn more about each other and build a community among themselves. A teacher is a perfect mediator, who can bring all students together as he/she is the only one who knows about each and every student present in the classroom. Teachers also encourage students to participate and build their rapport amongst each other, which helps them be a part of a small and active community. Ways of Strengthening the Community Taking small steps and initiatives like conducting fun activities and sessions allow the students to open up and express themselves better. It builds confidence within students to mingle along/with one another and shape their communication skills. Here are some of the different activities which can be conducted: Giving Shout-Outs: This is the most simple and quick way to give students appreciation and celebrate each other’s little win. If a student has performed well in a particular test or has won an achievement or done a good deed, giving shout-out is a way of calling out his/her name aloud with a big round of an applause. Also, by cheering for the students, they are motivated and feel a
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sense of pride to be really appreciated in front of the whole classroom. Talkative Tuesdays: After the weekend, students often don’t want to attend the classes as they still have the weekend fever on, but adding an extra touch by giving every day of the week an attractive theme like Motivated Monday or Talkative Tuesday will make the students engross in their work. A session of half an hour can be conducted in which every student is asked to either share about their weekends or their most memorable trip will make the students interact more and get over their usual monotonous routine of daily school and homework. This will also make the atmosphere/environment of the classroom lively, positive and fun. Sharing is Caring: A little act of sharing goes a long way, once you learn to share right from the beginning it will help one to know the importance of sharing and receiving. Sharing something as small as your lunch or lending your friend a pen will only cherish the bond of friendship between two individuals. Also, showing care towards classmates and friends will help students embrace their bond of friendship. A little note of assurance is always needed especially on our low days, when one is feeling sick, upset, or is concerned regarding studies, a lending hand to your friend will always make one feel better. Given here are some of the key traits for building a strong and active community, but it is not always an easy task, team work and friendships cannot be built in a day. Continuous working and coming together on every small occasion will help the students know each other more, which in turn will reflect in their friendship and strong community. T R
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Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Promoting Excellence in Education and Developing Socially Responsible Citizens
The University aims to ensure world class quality in its offerings and create higher levels of intellectual abilities. Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV) is a State Private University established under Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwavidyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Adhiniyam in 2015 at Indore. The University has been established with a vision to create an educational environment that engages deep intellectual, moral and spiritual stimulation, there by nurturing leadership. It aims to pioneer a ‘mentoring’ based education system with a culture of its own, rooted in Indian ethos and in tune with contemporary times.
provides an ambience conducive to teaching and learning. The infrastructure of the University includes administrative block, academic block, library, sports complex, computer hardware and network maintenance cell, auditorium, internet and transportation facility, medical center, and so on.
The primary motive of the University is to impart learning through understanding - knowledge enrichment, skill development, and positive attitude formation. It promotes endurance, excellence, fairness, honesty and transparency as its core values. The University strives to continuously enhance the quality of its academic and research offerings and effectiveness of teaching-learning process as its quality policy. Situated at Indore, SVVV is a multi-disciplinary University focusing on the needs of various segments of the society.
Noteworthy Associations SVVV has collaborated with various renowned organizations to undertake numerous projects. It has signed memorandum of understanding for academic/technical collaboration with the following: · IBM Pvt. Ltd. · Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea · St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA · Red Hat India · NRDC (Ministry of Science and Technology) · NCSSS (National Cyber Safety and Security Standards) · CISCO Network Academy.
Exceptional Educational and Infrastructural Facilities The University offers 80+ undergraduate, postgraduate, dual degrees, diploma and Ph.D. programs. The popular programs include B. Tech., B. Tech. + M. Tech., B.Tech. + M.B.A., M. Tech., B. Arch., B.Des., BCA+MCA, M. B. A., B. Sc. (Hons), B. Sc. + M. Sc., and many more. The entire campus
Remarkable Accomplishments Throughout its journey towards attaining educational excellence, SVVV has achieved numerous landmarks. Careers 360 rated the Institute of Technology and Science of the University as ‘AAA’ at national level (April 2017, Volume IX, Issue 04).The University was ranked 29th under Nurturing Next
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- Gen Leaders by Entrepreneur. Competition Success Review recognized the Institute of Technology and Science of the University as a Promising Engineering College under CSRGHDC Engineering College Survey 2017. Higher Education Review– 2018 recognized the Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication of the University as one of the Top 20 Promising Media & Mass Communication Colleges in India in 2018. The Knowledge Review recognized the Institute of Architecture of the University amongst the 10 Most Innovative Institutes for Architecture in 2018. Prominent Events SVVV organizes a variety of vibrant events for the overall development of the students. The University aims to ensure that the students have brilliant experience throughout their tenure. It not only offers quality education, but also, a plethora of co-curricular and extra-curricular events. Some of the popular annual events conducted by the University include ABHINANDAN – induction program for fresher’s ANVESHAN – the National Science Exhibition, Case Writing Workshop, CONFLUENCE - alumni meet, entrepreneurship awareness activities, VINIRMAH- fashion show, FDPs, foundation day lectures, Health Con., HR Summit, IGBC Student Chapter activities, Friends of Indore Cancer Foundation - SVVV Chapter activities, KALAKRITI, Library Science Conference and many more. Career Oriented Initiatives The University is in the process of establishing relationship with industry and academic institutions of repute in the country and abroad. The overall development of each student is the prime focus of SVVV. The University provides modern curricula and teaching methodologies matching global standards. It lays strong emphasis on not just ‘learning’ but ‘understanding’, and learning by doing. The University has highly experienced full-time/visiting faculty for all programs drawn from leading management and engineering institutions from across the country and abroad. They conduct a unique one-on-one student mentoring program for their all-round personality development. SVVV maintains strong industry linkages to impart rich hands-on experience to the students. SVVV believes that it is the responsibility of the institution to develop the student’s into responsible professional’s right from the initial stage. The University considers the students as active partners in managing various activities such as conferences, guest lectures, seminars, placement activities, and so on. The University T H E
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Visionary Leadership SVVV marches ahead on the path of educa onal excellence under the astute leadership of Purusho amdas Pasari, the Chancellor, and Dr. Upinder Dhar, the Vice Chancellor. Shri Pasari a ained academic excellence and received the degree of M.Com, L.L.B., and diploma in business management. He overcame adverse circumstances and successfully managed Shri Vaishnav Trusts and educa onal ins tu ons run by the Trusts. Dr. Dhar is a well-known educa onist in the country. He has authored/co-authored more than 600 publica ons. In 2002-03, he was bestowed with Fellowship by ISTD and was recently conferred. Ravi J. Ma hai Na onal Fellow Award by the Associa on of Indian Management Schools. ensures that students plan and take active role in the life of the University rather than remaining passive recipients. Future Plans Marching forward, the University intends to provide teaching and training in higher education and make provision for research as well as advancement and dissemination of knowledge. In the days to come, it aims to create Centers of Excellence for research and development for sharing knowledge and its applications in various domains of life. T R svvv.edu.in
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Whistling Woods International Transforming Students into Industry-ready, Competent Professionals
The institution aims to create a state-of-the-art academic institution that sets new standards of world-class education in film, communication, and creative arts. Whistling Woods International (WWI) is Asia’s premier film, communication, and creative arts institute. It consists of a cutting-edge academia that caters to various competencies - filmmaking, acting, media & communication, animation, game design, music, fashion design, and visual communication design. The institute offers degree and diploma programmes accredited by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in various domains of film, communication and creative arts. WWI’s 5.5 acre of campus comprises of high-end facilities that contribute towards nurturing the students’ professional and personal development. These amenities include – classrooms, auditorium, workshop rooms, and studios – that are acoustically treated with projection & 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 JIO VR Lab, YouTube Space, Sony Media Technology Center, and Foxconn Media Lab, to name a few.
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Renowned Alumni Starting from the very first batch, the students of WWI have always made a mark in the industry. The institute is proud to present the industry with talented individuals. Their alumni have made their mark not only in Indian cinema, but also in visual, print, online media, and are engaged with the biggest names in animation, graphics, and VFX. They are collaborating with the leading fashion houses, fashion designers, and brands. Some remarkable alumni of WWI include director Shashank Khaitan, who has delivered back to back hits like ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’, and ‘Dhadak’. Some other noteworthy alumni of the institute include actors such as Aahana Kumra (Lipstick Under My Burkha), Rajshree Deshpande (Angry Indian Godesses, Sacred Games), Sound Designer Sohel Sanwari (Don 2, Dhadak, Kapoor & Sons), Director Aarambh Singh (Badlapur, Ram-Leela, Bhoomi), Co-writer and Associate Director Chaitally Parmar (Queen) and many more, are continuously mesmerizing the audience and the industry with their talent and highly professional and stellar attitude. FEBRUARY|2019
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Noteworthy Achievements Throughout its celebrated journey of attaining educational excellence, WWI has achieved numerous landmark feats. A key achievement has been WWI’s partnership with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Asia’s oldest institute for professional social work education. It aims to offer degree and diploma programmes in filmmaking, media & communication, fashion and visual communication design, ensuring that the best film & media education is offered to its students. In 2015, WWI partnered with Google to establish the YouTube Space and the YouTube Educator Lab in Mumbai. The prime motive is to offer India’s thriving YouTube scene and WWI’s students’ access to Whistling Woods’ studios, high-end audio, visual, and editing equipment, in addition to training programs, workshops, and community events. The institute has also collaborated with Sony and launched the Sony Media Technology Centre (SMTC) in Mumbai, with the introduction of 4K and HDR production equipment in addition to their existing 3D content creation equipment. It has also partnered with Reliance Jio and launched the WWI JIO VR Lab dedicated to research and develop content for virtual reality and augmented reality platforms. Career Development Initiatives The campus is frequently visited by professionals from the industry for guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, and practical sessions. Students have the unique opportunity to interact with their future employers and learn from them. The ‘industry-ready’ WWI trainees meet the escalating need for fresh talent in the Media & Entertainment industry. They inculcate professional skills among the students, which ensure that the students are in high demand with a rapidly progressing career graph. Over the past twelve years, WWI has proactively prepared a niche for its alumni in several key media industry areas – production houses, animation and design companies, fashion houses, and M&E organisations. The dedicated Career Resource Centre on campus builds partnerships with the biggest and best media and entertainment entities. This centre provides ongoing career support to students in their T H E
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About the President Meghna Ghai Puri is the President of WWI. As the primary aid to filmmaker Subhash Ghai's vision of crea ng a world-class ins tute for media educa on in India, Meghna has been instrumental in the establishment of the ins tute. As the President, she is responsible for the day-to-day func oning of the ins tute and is a key player in the long-term vision and strategy of WWI. Meghna has an Advanced Diploma in Communica ons, Adver sing, and Marke ng, and a BSc Honours degree in Business Management from King's College, London. She manages a team of over 200 faculty and professionals. She is the youngest and only Asian woman to receive the Bradford College Honorary Fellowship.
final semester and even after they begin their professional career. For students to understand rapidly evolving advancements in technology, it is necessary for them to experience the same, first hand. Understanding this, with other high-end amenities, WWI has a well set up technical infrastructure. The institute proceeds to incorporate all the technological advancements in their curriculum to provide diverse exposure to the students.T R
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