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‘‘ Universities are not just the Reservoirs of Knowledge, but Begetters of new Learnings

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s per the latest statistics from the University Grants Commission (UGC), there are 789 universities in India. Yet, India has seen 24,898 applications being filed and 2935 designs being registered. According to PATSEER, out of these, 9584 have been granted. Evidently, there has been a massive rise in the IP filings across the country and a big chunk of its credit goes to the Indian government’s Startup India initiative and the rising affinity towards innovation among the younger generation. However, these numbers are still lagging far behind the leaders in the respective lists. It is imperative for the universities of India to take upon the onus of spurring innovation in India by converting into platforms of innovation.

If research is about discovering the pre-existing truths, then creativity is about unveiling new truths. Man has over-powered every adversity from nature because of innovations and knowledge has proven to be the biggest weapon for mankind in its struggle to overcome hostilities.

This is where Universities play the vital role of saviors by harvesting new ideas and concepts against the rising expectations from dwindling resources.

Innovation, first of all, should start from the teaching methodology itself. All initiatives from universities should accentuate the practice of lifelong learning. They should encourage the idea of “Once a student, Always a Student”. Students ought to be encouraged in taking up research works during their apprenticeship and later as contributors of research works when they are alumni. An Ideal Student of an Ideal university would stand out as the most adaptive and creative thinker in the society. An Ideal University would be the birthplace of reformists and individualists.

India is a country of diverse understandings. There is a peculiar kind of unity in its diversity and this is clearly evident in the universities and their academic structures. No two universities would carry the same vision, but would definitely carry one similar mission, and that is to produce lifelong learners; Learners that would continue to contribute to the society through innovation and logical speculation. This diversity has in fact, brought the entire educated community together in respect of each other and this is exactly what makes this nation great. T R

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Interview with The Knowledge Review A Rendezvous with a Legal Maestra

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VETERAN VOICE Cherry-picking A Graduate Program: Look Before You Leap!

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A PROVOST’S PURVIEW The Beauty of Autonomy lies in the Governance

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Alagappa University: Unleashing Opportunities Towards Excellence

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Assam down town University: Providing Knowledge that Expands Your Worldview

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Bhagwant University, Ajmer: Creating Responsible Professionals

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Hidayatullah National Law University: Forging Up-and-Coming Lawyers

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Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (Deemed University) Right Conduct is the essence of Right knowledge

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Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation: Laying the Cornerstone of Education

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Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University: Extracting the Best from the Best

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Sri Venkateswara University: Towards Innovation and Academic Excellence

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University Of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad: Spearheading Towards An Agricultural Revolution

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Universities are the Fuel that Keeps the Sanity of a Civilization Alive and the Flame lights up the Future

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niversities in India have played the paramount role of upheaving the society into erudition and have always been the torch-bearers of progress for an entire civilization. From time immemorial, since man gained the urge to reason every aspect, visible and non-visible, there has been a need to administer valid knowledge through bona fide sources. Universities could rightly be called as the congregation of such sources.

With each passing age, many universities were established and were later turned into domains of excellence in education. Through this issue of The 20 most admired Universities in India, 2017, we are highlighting some of the prestigious universities of India that have set a legacy for themselves in terms of academic curriculums and career-oriented activities.

In this issue, we have featured Nalanda University on the Cover Story. This is the same university that is based on the ancient one that was established and wrecked many years ago. It is being revived with an even bigger grandeur and aims to garner an even bigger reputation than its predecessor. The leaders of the world are coming together to retain and sustain the legacy of Nalanda’s immortal learning tradition.

Professor Sunaina Singh, the acclaimed scholar and accomplished teacher is at the helm of affairs at Nalanda University. As the icon of Asian renaissance, Nalanda University represents an undying tradition of the quest for peace and harmony in the world. Apart from Nalanda University, if you flip through the pages, you will find many such equally compelling universities that have garnered adulations in the world of literacy.

This issue also features a special segment called, Interview with The Knowledge Review, where we have garnered exclusive insights from Prof. (Dr.) Rose Varghese, the Vice-Chancellor of The National University of Advanced Legal Studies.

Under Veteran Voice, you will come across an article titled, “Cherry-picking a graduate program: look before you leap!” by Dr. Dhananjay Patil. Under Provost’s Purview, there is an article titled, “The Beauty of Autonomy lies in the Governance” by Dr. Varun K. Tripathi.

Lastly, do have a read through the in-house contributions under Green Metrics. It is titled as “Global Universities are Promoting Green University Initiative”.

So flip through the pages and spread the light. T R

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he International University is on a mission to cater to the needs of the twenty first century while retaining and sustaining the legacy of Nalanda’s immortal learning tradition that would encourage the students on an unparalleled experiential educational journey.

Rising from the ruins like a Phoenix Bird It all started on the floor of the Bihar Assembly in 2006 when the then President of India, Late Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, had stressed on the need for reviving the renowned ancient Nalanda University by re-establishing it. The International University that we are featuring here was established in 2010 in Rajgir, and is around 12 kms from the ancient ruins of Nalanda, Bihar. It was re-established with the sole motto of regaining the impeccable legacy of Nalanda University as an International seat of knowledge.

The overriding goal of Nalanda University, as defined by the Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs Smt. Sushma Swaraj Ji, is to serve as ‘bridge and foundation’ in linking India with the world through knowledge. Nalanda, literally is “inexhaustible giver of knowledge”, representing an undying tradition of the quest for peace and harmony in the world. The Aim of the University is to create new knowledge, nourished by Dharma. As a lamp of Asian renaissance the University was envisaged as one of the major conduits of Act East Policy of the Government of India.

This ancient University was the first of its kind in the world and the present International University is modelled after that. Back in the 5th century, it was globally renowned as the Centre of learning where scholars from across Asia and beyond came in to quench their thirst for knowledge. The Nalanda University was the seat of knowledge for over eight centuries in the ancient kingdom of Magadha. At its peak (8th – 9th century), it was believed to have had 2,000 teachers and 10,000 students from all over Asia and central Asia, who lived and studied at the University.

The current Indian Government, through its Act East Policy, is dedicated to the task of rebuilding this renowned historical institution. It will be pertinent to mention here that the valuable contribution and esteemed mentorship of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Nitish Kumar Ji and the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Madam Sushma Swaraj Ji is the most significant factor in growth and development of the Nalanda University.

Recreating the Hallowed Universalism of Nalanda Nalanda is an international University, which is a ‘sui

generis’ (Greek for unique) University with the objective of (as envisioned by the Vice Chancellor): • Imparting value based education and with research focus towards capacity building of the International Member States of the University, in the domain of ancient Indian science, Indian and Asian Philosophy, Vedic studies, Buddhism, language, Mathematics & Logic, Astronomy, Historical & Archaeological studies and other new knowledge domains in higher learning vital for enhancing the quality of life.

• Contributing to the promotion of peace and human values by bringing together the entire region of East Asia and Central Asia on one platform of knowledge for the world’s well being. Also by focusing on Indian and the East Asian/Asian wisdom, history and philosophy, not just to enhance the shared perspective but also to enhance their understanding globally.

With a distinctive empirical model of learning, Nalanda is inspired by the academic excellence and global vision of its historic predecessor and aspires to meet and set global standards to enable academic excellence and research and enable capacity building in all areas of higher learning. The University is being supported by all the Member States of the East Asia Summit and Intergovernmental Memorandums of Understanding to that effect have been signed by 17 countries. This international university is poised to emerge as a shining example of Asian collaboration, and will supply the greater part of its brain power to the world.

“For centuries Nalanda was a beacon which attracted scholars from all over Asia and became a symbol of knowledge hub of inter & intra-Asia interaction. It shall now embark on a similar journey, on an expanded scale with Asia Pacific and Ocean countries joining in. If the world’s future lies in achieving a multipolar system it is necessary that an institution such as Nalanda charts the course of the region for the 21st Century and beyond.”

(VC Sunaina Singh) With an objective of recreating the University knowledge system to suit the needs and demands of 21st Century, the University is in the process of establishing itself in building human values, Indian culture and ethos and in short “Man-Making” education as, Swami Vivekananda has said, through new areas of knowledge.

The university will have the first of its kind campus with a net zero or near zero environmental impact. This would mean that the University will generate its own Water and

Renewable Energy apart from sending out zero Waste into the environment. The university is designed, inspired by ancient archeological and astronomical practices. For instance, the incorporation of the Kalchakra concept to mediate a smooth operation and a successful expansion of the university, can be seen as its attempt to tie up the historical legacy inherited by the University with one of the most urgent contemporary issues that needs to be addressed - environmental sustainability.

Symbol of Asian Collaboration and a Global Intellectual Powerhouse Owing to the international character of the University, it is imperative that the pedagogy for delivering knowledge at Nalanda should be unique and global. While old Nalanda was known for its spectacular library facility, the modern Nalanda is following the digital route and creating a new library infrastructure with a robust network facility to host manuscripts and other print acquisitions. The library which is envisaged as a resource house of new knowledge systems will also be a treasure house of archival resources and gearing up to establish Nalanda University Press.

Currently, the University runs three Master’s programs in School of Historical Studies, School of Ecology and Environment Studies and School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions.

The University is in the process of expanding and is gearing up its schools of learning to incorporate Mathematics, Logic, Ancient Sciences, Life Management, New Economics, Astronomy/Astrology, Vedic Studies, Maritime Laws/ Security etc. The programs are designed to encourage experiential learning, promote original research and develop innovative ideas. The University is also in the process of expanding its academic profile by bringing in distinctive Departments/ Centres of learning of Peace and Security Studies, Evolutionary Anthropology, Indian and Asian Culture & Philosophy, Information Studies, Neuroscience, Environment Management, Language & Literature, Public Health etc., to inculcate an expansive view of global citizenship which embraces innovation without boundaries and strength through diversity as we open new doors of knowledge.

The fundamental telos of the university is to build a rigorous teaching and research endeavor that will primarily focus on Indian knowledge system as Dick Teresi, an erudite American Writer acknowledged - “Twenty-four centuries before Isaac Newton, the Hindu Rig-Veda asserted that gravitation held the Universe together. The Indians of the fifth century A.D. calculated the age of the earth as 4.3

Prof. Sunaina Singh billion years; scientists in 19th century England were convinced it was 100 million years. The ancient Indians, long before Copernicus, knew that the earth revolved around the sun and a thousand years before Kepler, knew that the orbits of the planets were elliptical. The Indians developed the use of zero and negative numbers perhaps thousand years before these concepts were accepted in Europe”.

Recreating Legacy under the Aegis of a Visionary Administrator Professor Sunaina Singh, after taking over as the Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University, envisioned the new ways of projecting Nalanda University through dissemination of knowledge as stated above. An Acclaimed scholar and accomplished teacher, Professor Singh, is a dynamic leader who has touched many hearts and inspires many minds. She is widely known for her rich blend of scholarship, professional integrity, and administrative competence. She has an impeccable and proven track record as an able and visionary administrator that has enabled her to excel in her leadership role.

Prof. Sunaina Singh is currently also the Vice-President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). As the

External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj and Minister of State Shri M.J. Akbar with Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Vice Chancellor Prof. Sunaina Singh and Governing Board Members of Nalanda University

president of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (a Bi-National Institution) between 2009 and 2011, Professor Singh launched path breaking initiatives that heralded a new vision and outlook for the institution. She was honored with a citation by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Canada (ICCC), Calgary, for her contribution and initiatives in strengthening bilateral ties and collaboration in higher education, in 2011.

Prof. Singh has also been acknowledged for her academic credentials and distinct leadership skills with awards and honors such as Education Leadership Award, 2017 (Dewang Mehta National Education Awards), 100-Most Influential Vice Chancellors, 2016 (World Education Congress), Bharat Gaurav Award, 2016 (IIFS), Chanakya Award for Excellence in Good Governance, 2014 (Public Relations Council of India, Woman of the Year Award, 2014 (by the United Andhra Pradesh Government - Citizens Council of A.P.), Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education, 2014 (World Education Congress, Rashtriya Gaurav Award,(2011, IIFS, Certificate of International Leadership from National College, Nottingham, U.K. (2013) etc.

Promoting Collaborative Research and Exposure to new Experiences At Nalanda University, students are expected to pursue interdisciplinary research that emphasizes on collaboration with students and faculties from various affiliated universities and institutions. The experience of studying abroad, along with training in foreign languages enhances their research skills. Hence, a wide variety of career prospects are available to the students in various fields. The University has established linkages and collaborations with several institutions abroad as well as with partner countries

of the East Asia Summit. The University is affirmative on knowledge sharing, cultural and civilizational dialogues, and collaborations and linkages.

Nalanda is the only University in India to adapt Khadi for its Academic Regalia.

Committed to the Vision while extending need based support The new leadership at Nalanda is committed to the vision of symbolizing Nalanda’s long history of mutual learning, cross-cultural collaboration and vibrant Asian connections.

Along with the ongoing activities, the University is in the process of preparing an ideal academic framework, pedagogy, and evaluation pattern. All these are essential in bringing quality into the academic programmes offered by the University.

While committing itself as a part of global citizenship, Nalanda University also understands the importance of financially assisting meritorious and needy students. In order to encourage and reward meritorious students, the University provides various kinds of financial assistance like Nalanda Merit Based Scholarship, Nalanda need cum Merit Scholarship, etc. The University accords Scholarship to International students. Apart from that, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarship, Thai Scholarship, CLMV Scholarship, etc. are also awarded. The University is also planning to award scholarships to 25 Buddhist monks/nuns from Asian Countries to study at Nalanda. T R

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Alagappa University

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Alagappa University, Alagappapuram Karaikudi – 630 003, Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu

Assam Down Town University

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Assam down town University 3rd Building, 7th Floor, down town Hospital Complex, Dispur, Guwahati, Kamrup (m), Assam Pin: 781006

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398, Ramkrishnapur Road, Near Jagadighata Market, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700124

CEPT University

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Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

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Opp Panchkula Bhavan, Shantikunj - Rishikesh Road, Shantikunj, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249411

GNA University

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Village - Sri Hargobindgarh, Phagwara, Punjab 144405

Hidayatullah National Law University

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Uparwara, Naya Raipur - 492002, Chhattisgarh

Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management

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Near Khokhara Circle, Maninagar East, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380026

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ITM Group of Institutions, Plot D - 222/28, Near Bafana Motors, ABB and Airtel Lane, MIDC, Shirvane – Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400706

ITM University

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Jagran Lakecity University

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Mugaliyachap, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462044

Maharaja Surajmal Brij University

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M.S.J. College, Campus, Bharatpur, Rajasthan - 321001

Manipal University

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Tiger Circle Road, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka - 576104

Nalanda University

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Nalanda University Rajgir, Nalanda - 803116 Bihar, INDIA

NMIMS Universsity

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SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed to be University) V. L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle, West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Pin Code - 400 056

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)

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Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

SAGE University

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Kailod Kartal, Indore-Dewas By-Pass Road, Indore 452020

Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

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Dr.S.Vijaya Bhaskara Rao Professor Department of Physics Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati - 517 502

University Of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

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Belgaum Road, Krishi Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka

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Dr. Rose Varghese Vice-Chancellor The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS)

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distinguished University.

1. What is the long standing expectation of an Indian student from a University?

An Indian student from a University should be trained to excel in the

subject of specialization with thoroughness in theoretical and practical knowledge besides imbibing strong moral and ethical values.

2. How is Technology integrated into the conventional curriculum at The National University of Advanced

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The University has subscribed to e-books and online resources. It even provides internet connectivity for the students in the entire Campus, including the Hostel through Wi-Fi. Further, the Library is managed through a software application. Our proposal for RFID and Library automation has been approved.

We have an Open Air Theatre and a Multi- Media and State-of-the Art Air-Conditioned Seminar Hall with the facility for Video-Conferencing.

We have further initiated steps to capture the possibilities of implementing Solar energy and other modern technologies to facilitate efficiency in the day to day life in the Campus.

3. Please cite some instances wherein The National University of Advanced Legal Studies could be tagged as a “Generative University”.

NUALS is a University established by The National University of Advanced Legal Studies Act, 2005 (Act 27 of 2005 of the Kerala State Legislative Assembly). The Chief Justice of India is the Visitor of the University, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala is the Chancellor and the Minister for Education in the Government of Kerala is the Pro- Chancellor. The Executive Council consists, among others, a sitting Judge of the Kerala High Court, a Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Secretaries to the Government in the Departments of Higher Education, Finance and Law, the Advocate General, Chairman, Bar Council of Kerala, etc. This is a

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national level Institution of excellence in higher learning of law and legal research for which the University has established Centres of Study and Research.

We are offering a Five Year B.A. LL.B. Integrated (Hons.) Course and One Year LL.M. Course in Constitutional Law & Administrative Law and in International Trade Law, of which, admissions are made through an All India Level Admission Test for the National Law Universities in India (CLAT). The University is following a Choice Based Credit and Semester System and is offering vivid types of Elective Courses on Subjects of contemporary relevance and on frontier areas of law such as Competition Law, Investment Arbitration, Food Law and Policy, Fisheries Law, Maritime Law, Media & Telecommunications Law, Forensic Science, Psychological Medicine & Law, and Securities Law. The LL.M. Degree Programme of NUALS is a full time regular course of two years’ duration. From the Academic Year 2015- 16, we have introduced a One Year LL.M. Programme in two streams, Constitutional and Administrative Law & International Trade Law. We also have a Ph. D. Programme which includes a six months Course Work.

We have Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Cyber Law and Medical Law and Ethics. We propose to start more such courses in the new academic year.

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German Languages for those students who are interested in learning foreign languages. We permit our students to learn Japanese in the close-by NIPPON Institute. Our teaching pedagogy is non- conventional and interactive with a combination of various methods of studying law and social science subjects with emphasis on practical training. There is continuous internal assessment of students’ participation and performance. Seminars, Moot Courts, Debates, Parliamentary Debates on recent cases, Workshops, Model U.N. exercises, Field Visits and so on are organised on a regular basis, motivating students to be sensitized to the nuances of the Profession.

The University, in its commitment to socially relevant issues and in its vision to be a research- oriented Centre of Excellence, has established 16 Centres of learning and research, including a Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies. NUALS is organizing Training Programmes, Workshops, Seminars, Field Surveys, Legal Awareness Camps and Debates under the garb of the 16 Centres on a regular basis. The Centres have also initiated research projects in collaboration with various Government Agencies, the NHRC and the NCW, to name a few.

We have been awarded with 12 B status by the UGC, after a five-member UGC team unanimously recommended for the same.

4. What are the steps taken by the University to inculcate a culture of lifelong learning?

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profession through internships and rigorous simulation exercises. This totally equips them with the practical aspects of the profession and exposes them to the intricacies of the legal profession which paves the way for their Campus recruitment.

The Campus Committee Recruitment Cell is the officially recognized body responsible for facilitating and streamlining the recruitment process. It is a body constituted and administered by members of the graduating batch.

As part of a series of academic initiatives that strengthen the professional skills and expertise of students through an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, NUALS, in association with the State Bar Council, conducts Academic Interface Programmes of Students and Teachers with Lawyers, on Recent Cases and Subjects of Contemporary relevance mainly intended to update the legal fraternity to the latest cases and the intricacies of the law and to provide an opportunity to the students to develop their analytical skills.

I have been advocating for Clinical Legal Education with maximum opportunities for practical training by drawing parallels from the medical profession where a student has to compulsorily undergo House Surgeoncy to make them totally equipped with the practical aspects of the profession.

To make our students exposed to issues of social relevance, the Faculty and students went to a Tribal Area in Kerala, ‘Attapady’ and interacted with the Tribals in Legal Awareness

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Programme.

5. Tell us about a few of the most popular courses at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, the campus infrastructure, the discerning assessment practices and some of the most successful placement figures the University has generated: Apart from the academic curriculum discussed earlier, we have an Amenities Centre where we have the facility for Gym for the students, Table Tennis and Indoor Games. We have Hostels for Boys and Girls, Faculty Apartments, Residences for the Vice- Chancellor and Registrar. We have an Administrative Block where we have a fully air-conditioned hi-tech Seminar Room, spacious Auditorium, Council Hall and a Gym for the staff.

Many students of NUALS have got placements with Lawyers, reputed Legal firms, Corporate firms, Multi-National Companies, Judge/Advocate General’s Office and many of them opted for Civil Service and various Legal positions. Others are practicing as Lawyers and undergoing higher studies in India and abroad.

6. Lastly, do tell us about the exciting life of a student at the university, the annual cultural fests and other extra-curricular activities.

We have a Moot Court Society where the activities of the University are co- ordinated by it under the supervision of a Faculty Advisor. The main objective of the Society is to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge of legal skills, including skills relating to advocacy, trial

advocacy, negotiation, client counselling and research. Our students have won several laurels in Moot Courts and other Co- Curricular activities held all over the Country and abroad. The NUALS’s Moot Court team had been selected to represent India at the 2016 International Rounds of Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition held at Washington DC. Another team qualified to represent India at the International Rounds of the Leiden Air Law Moot Court Competition held at Jakarta, which is a prestigious Moot Court Competition on ‘Air Law’ organized by the Leiden University, Netherlands. Further, one of our students qualified for the prestigious International Rhodes Scholarship.

NUALS Law Journal, a peer- reviewed publication of the Students’ Council, is brought out annually. NUALS’s News Letter is also brought out annually.

There are various Forums like the Economic Forum, Quiz Forum, Law and Society Forum and Debating Forum actively functioning throughout the year. The students organize an annual National Level Cultural Fest titled as ‘NAALAM’ which is an Inter- University Students’ Competition.

The Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Competition is jointly organized annually by NUALS and Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai, with the objective of promoting the required skills of trial advocacy for students of law. NUALS is also organizing National Moot Court Competition in Maritime Law annually. We have also set up a Health Clinic at NUALS. T R

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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY: UNLEASHING OPPORTUNITIES TOWARDS EXCELLENCE The University is committed to provide a High Quality Higher Education to the learners so that they are transformed into intellectually competent human resources that will help in the upliftment of the nation to Educational, Social, Technological, Environmental and Economic Magnificence (ESTEEM).

The True Ambassadors of ‘Excellence in Action’ The only State University in Tamil Nadu to be accredited with A+ Grade

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with CGPA of 3.64 by NAAC, Alagappa University is an ISO 9001:2015 certified university in the field of Higher Education and Research Activities. Under the UGC Regulations

2017, Alagappa University has been categorized as Category I University as it has been accredited by NAAC with a score of 3.64.With a student count of 1,14,920 from the four

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sub-streams, namely the 34 Departments, 3 Constituent Colleges, 40 Affiliated Colleges, including an Autonomous College and their Directorates of Collaborative and Distance Education, Alagappa University is truly a revered powerhouse of Education in the country.

The University is spread over 438 acres of well-built campus that consists of separate blocks for Faculties of Science, Arts, Management and Education, and for Administration, Distance Education, Examination, Library and Hostels. Alagappa University has been awarded the ‘Green and Clean Campus Award’ and “World Environment and Livelihood (WEAL) Award by National Institute of Cleanliness Education and Research (NICER). Further, the University is placed third among Government Institutions in Swachhta Ranking 2017

by Government of India.

World Class Features for World Class Education Alagappa University currently offers 151 programs at the PG, M.Phil and Ph.D levels in the Faculty of Science, Arts, Management and Education.

The Faculty of Science consists of Zoology, Nano Science, Energy Science, Bioelectronics and Biosensors along with other regular courses.

The Faculty of Arts consists of Women’s studies, English and Foreign Languages, Economics and Rural Development and many such interesting courses.

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The Faculty of Management consists of Corporate Secretaryship, Banking and Insurance, International Business, Logistics Management and many more.

The Faculty of Education consists of some exceptional courses, such as Journalism and Mass Communication, Physical Education, Special Education, etc.

Alagappa University is equipped with ICT facilities in the Central Library, Corporation Bank Public Library, Departments and the Constituent Colleges. The students are empowered with internet connectivity with Wi Fi facility in the laboratories, Class rooms, Libraries and Hostels. The Conference hall is well equipped with online Video conferencing facility.

Alagappa University has integrated the concept of Smart classrooms for all the programs with a special ICT oriented teaching-learning. Other class-leading features include, University Science Instrumentation Centre, Mobile Learning without the need for Internet connectivity, well maintained Canteens, Health Care Centre and Stores within the campus.

Showcasing Distinction through High Quality Higher Education When the University was established in 1985 in the memory of the great Statesman Padmabhushan Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar in Karaikudi, it had an objective of achieving excellence in all Spheres of Education, with particular emphasis on PEARL (Pedagogy, Extension, Administration, Research and Learning). It has

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achieved it by attaining Benchmark Quality in every domain of ‘PEARL’ to assure stakeholder delight through professionalism exhibited in terms of strong purpose, sincere efforts, steadfast direction and skillful execution.

The university consists of intellectually competent faculties that have compounded 107 awards/recognitions.

The 23 International and 84 National awards, mark the faculty members’ excellence in diverse field as recognized by diverse bodies, including the Alagappa University.

Besides these, about 10 faculty members have received honorary membership/professorship in overseas institutions. The proficient faculties have been duly appreciated and their academic sessions have been well connected with Internet-based initiatives and well-grounded traditional initiatives.

Taking the benefit of the 1GBPS NKN internet connectivity under the MHRD initiative, the faculties stay in touch with students for all their academic needs through Whatsapp, Email and even YouTube. Along with the provisions of Wi-Fi enabled campus, mobile access, and social networking facilities, handouts and coveted textbooks oriented learning is also practiced. The labs at Alagappa University are famous for its 24x7 operation, even during holidays. The students are openly encouraged to explore Gyan TV, Khan Academy and other such programs.

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Opportunities Galore and Experience that lasts Evermore

Governed by a Visionary Mentor and a High-end Professional Academician Winner of Rashtriya Gavrav Award (2010) from India International Friendship Society, New Delhi; Best Educationist Vairam Award (2009) from Bharathi Panpaattu Kazhagam, Madurai; Best Educationist Award (2007) from Pudukkottai Palace City Rotary Club; NCERT Award for innovative research in Teacher Education (2003) from National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi; Lifetime Achievement Award (2016) from Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar College of Education for Women, and many such accolades, the Vice-Chancellor of Alagappa University, Prof.Dr. S. Subbiah (M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.) is known for his versatility, professionalism and dedication for making this university a ‘National Centre of Excellence’ and subsequently a ‘World Class University’.

Prof.Dr. S. Subbiah has an experience of over 23 years in University and College level teaching and about 2 decades of exceptional administrative experience in many Universities and Colleges in Tamil Nadu. He has served as the Member of the Convenor Committee where he performed the duties of the Vice-Chancellor at Bharathidasan University, Trichy and at Madurai Kamraj University. As a Researcher, Dr. Subbiah had focused his Ph.D research in the area of “Application of ICT in English Language Teacher Education”. Apart from producing many Ph.Ds (about 27) in the domain of English and Education, he has undertaken and completed 14 research projects which were funded (more than Rs. 25 lakhs) by many high profile organisations. The Vice-Chancellor has a wide variety of publications (up to 94) and research articles (more than 30) to his credit. He has authored / edited / translated / co-authored 16 books in the field of English and Education.

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At Alagappa University, each department organizes events for Soft Skill Development, Career Capsules, and Student Well-being. The Alagappa University Study Circle organizes programs for Soft Skill Development by inviting accomplished persons to groom them. It also has its own Placement Cell, Career Guidance and Counseling Cell, Coaching Capsule for entry into various Services, Coaching for NET/SET examinations, Technical and Academic Writing, Remedial coaching for SC/ST/OBC/ Minority students, etc. While DEEP club and QUICK Cell address the English and ‘Quantics’ Skills of Students, the course on ‘Preparation for Competitive Examinations’ prepares students for their respective careers. Furthermore, it also conducts periodical mock-tests and interviews. The students are apprised of their roots, the Villages and Rural Community and their milieu, and this enhances awareness level to face competitive examinations.

Apart from conducting a plethora of NSS camps, Alagappa University also hosts State Level Alumni Football & Cricket Tournament, State level Para Sports, South Zone Inter University Handball tournament, South Zone Inter University Hockey tournament, All India University Ball Badminton tournament and many such events.

Staying attuned to its objective, Alagappa University also offers several scholarships that include SC/ST State Govt. Scholarship, SC/ST Full-fee Waiver, BC/MBC Half-fee Concession, BC/MBC State Govt.

Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, and many more. It also assists in procuring Educational Loans from various banks and helps its students to gain financial support through SN Bose Fellow, MANF, Anna Chair, UGC RFSMS,UGC-BSR, UGC NET, UGC Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowship, ICSSR Senior Fellowship, Lady Tata Memorial Trust Senior Scholarship and many more. T R

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ASSAM DOWN TOWN UNIVERSITY: PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE THAT EXPANDS YOUR WORLDVIEW Graduate education at Assam down town University is designed to help you succeed in your ambitions of developing a successful professional career or becoming a leading entrepreneur. The University aims at encouraging success by oering a unique amalgamation of professional and academic excellence.

Humble Beginnings with Nobel Intent In India, education is one of the most crucial indices for socio-economic development. Access to education

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beyond higher secondary schooling is a mere 10% among the university-age population in India. Particularly in the North East region, the system has to evolve comprehensively with edge and

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North East as one of the major knowledge destinations.

To cater to the demand of quality education in the North Eastern part of the country at affordable cost, the Down town Charity Trust (dtCT) had applied to the Assam Government for granting University status to its education programmes in Panikhaiti in early 2009. As per the provisions of the Assam Private Universities Act 2007, the trust has successfully achieved a University Status in 2010, making it the second private multi-disciplinary University in the state of Assam.

Assam down town University (AdtU) is one of the leading North Eastern universities that offers the students a unique amalgamation of professional and academic excellence. AdtU has coupled the experience of top industry leaders and renowned academicians and fosters a worldly approach. AdtU’s state-of-the-art infrastructure is spread on a sprawling hilly, green campus of over 50 acres overlooking the Brahmaputra, with 4000+ students on its roll guided by 300+ faculty members.

Powering Possibilities for Persuasive Aspirants The University is widely known for its distinguished faculty. It has emerged as the leading centre of teaching and research. Over the last few years, AdtU has exploded with a number of opportunities and facilities. Some of them include new sport and athletic facilities, a new building for the faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences, new

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engineering & health sciences labs with the latest technology, an excellent library with unmatched aesthetics, fitness center, a growing roster of distinguished deans and faculty members, and an on-campus theater house is a one-of-a-kind allure at AdtU. Starting from its humble beginning, the campus now provides over 50 courses, and is largely devoted to diploma, graduate and postgraduate studies. The university was established by the down town Charity Trust, which is promoted

by Down Town Hospital Limited. The group has been in education and training since 1993. AdtU’s area of excellence ranges from engineering and allied health science to management and nursing to pharmacy.

Also a unique, inspirational academic model is designed to match the international standards. The curriculum offered is continuously upgraded to keep pace with the overall development of industry and in-line with in the best practices followed in international Universities.

AdtU prepares its students for a balanced career by empowering them to connect Life & Learning. Students of AdtU get multiple options to test their skills and opportunities. The University organizes an annual Job Fair event in the month of June with an average participation of 50-60 companies providing around 300 vacancies. An AdtU education provides the tools and experiences for a journey that prepares the youth for a bright and successful future.

Successful Awareness Programs: A day long workshop was conducted on awareness of AIDS sponsored by Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS). ‘A workshop on preliminary screening for Anaemia’ was sponsored by ASACS to rule out anaemia status in Assam down town University’s female staff. World diabetes day was celebrated through an awareness walkathon from forest gate to Narengi and was followed by free blood sugar checkup for the above 30 year old staffs and faculty members.

On 26th of September 2015, a workshop on hand wash was conducted by Department of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), AdtU. The department faculties and BMLT 3rd year students went to Panikhaiti Primary School, Government of Assam and explained the children the importance of hand wash in daily life and demonstrated the proper hand wash procedure using steps given by WHO. A Swach Bharat Abhiyan was also carried-out to spread awareness on cleanliness on three of the busiest public spots in Assam. A one day programme on ‘Screening, risk factor calculation and awareness of Diabetes Mellitus’ was organized by dept. of MLT on 14th November 2015 i.e. world diabetes day. Awareness of Diabetes mellitus for the society, free plasma glucose checkup for teaching and non-teaching staff was carried out successfully on that day by MLT students.

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An Awardee Compelled Towards Perfectionism & Professionalism AdtU’s Chancellor, Dr. Narendra Nath Dutta holds an MBBS degree from Guwahati Medical College, standing 2nd in the 1965 batch at the University. He has also completed his Master’s Degree in ENT, ranking 1st from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1970. Dr. Dutta started his career as a teacher in Guwahati Medical College serving for 14 Years and was bestowed upon by Service above Self Award of Rotary International, 2000. He was also awarded with The Prof. Dukhan Ram Award in XXIV Bihar State Conference of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India in the Year 2000.

The number of accolades in Dr. Dutta’s hall of fame is endless with the British Common Wealth Fellowship in 1981 for Higher Studies in Microsurgery, in the UK, The Fellowship of International College of Surgeons in 1982 and the Citation for Meritorious Service from Rotary Foundation in 2002 adding to the list. He was also felicitated on the Annual General Meeting of North East Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (NECCI) on 30th Oct. 2002 for his outstanding performance and exemplary service to the society.

At AdtU, students are bound to experience a vibrant community, supportive faculty, hands-on learning and an active campus life. One can discover new ways of thinking and acquire the perfect balance of professional relevant skills, subject knowledge, and real-world experience that relates directly to the chosen career. The University thrives to achieve all this by imparting values and encouraging volunteership. Following are some initiatives undertaken over the past years: Teach Program: The first schooling program under TEACH program launched by RC Dispur in collaboration to Assam down town University (AdtU) at Panikhaiti L.P. school building completed its first batch on 15th December, 2014 successfully. There were all together 31 students (male-2 + female-29), of which 16 of them completed the course successfully and were awarded with a certificate of appreciation for completion of pre-primary level education.

Health Camps: It is surprising to know that even after so many decades of freedom and so much advancement in technology in the medical field, people are still dying in India. Some die because of lack of options, while some die because of late detection of diseases. Witnessing the grave need for affordable medical facilities, AdtU takes timely initiatives to organize free health camps in the remote areas.

Some of the major highlights are: Eye Camp 2016 – AdtU had organized an Eye Camp on 20th March 2016 at Swarna Vidyapitch High School, Mayong in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Guwahati. Students from Nursing and Medical Laboratory Technology Department of the University along with the faculties had participated and did the Preliminary Screening at the camp.

Health Camp 2015 – A free Health Camp was organized by AdtU and down town Hospital (DTH) at Gurgaon on 13th October 2015, where Blood grouping for children and blood glucose for adults were carried out on the same day. Around 322 children and 130 adults of the city were benefited from this health camp.

All India BP Survey – Faculties of MLT, TEDM, and Nursing, along with other departments organized the camp at AdtU under the able guidance from AIIMS, New Delhi. T R

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he alarming global warming statistics has raised awareness about the issue among everyone. More and more people are realizing the need of reframing in social infrastructure to achieve the targets of Green Planet Initiative. Today, every individual is aware about the solutions that will help in eradication of global warming.

One of the major objectives of this program is to promote recycling, limiting our daily energy use and buying the product that could lower the carbon footprint, This goal is extremely important in order to build a more sustainable, eco- friendly, and a healthy society. To promote the idea of sustainable resource system, with respect to this global change, many of the institutions have developed proactive environmental policies and termed them holistic management policies or bottom line policies subsequently.

The higher education societies are no exceptions. The term Green University was first coined in Stockholm Declaration in 1972. The theory was implied on, the balance between uses of carbon emanating technologies and environmental

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preservation. According to Foo, an environmentalist, “The University researchers suggested the climate changes initially, thus, the university must be a better contributor towards environmental sustainability”. However, the habits and values taught by university have a long lasting impact on students Therefore, inculcation of new environmental policies in higher education is an acknowledgeable initiative. The university students, teachers and helpers are expected to ensure few things for achieving the goal of Green University. The proactive habits like limited use of personal vehicle in university, use of bicycle in surrounding area, cleanliness in campus area, avoiding the use of plastic are welcomed as student’s participation in the initiative.

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campus greenway network, A university from China, established the first ever energy and resource efficient campus of 780 acres in 2007, Many Universities in U.S. have also built a student service project in 2013 which was designed to avoid the conventional energy use for typical electronics, like air condition and lighting bulbs, tube lights etc. The initiative, farming near campus was lightened by teachers, student’s participation and resulted in developed natural and cool light around campus. The University of Denmark have built its own Green Lighthouse that generates energy from excess energy soils and rocks under the campus and roof top solar panels. While some campuses are generating energy, some preferred to go for re-use of the utilities. The installations of Hydration water stations limited the use of packaged water in campus and steamed to lower emissions of carbon and increased cleanliness.

Some universities from Canada encouraged organic farming in campus and provided locally produced food to students. The universities of Switzerland and Peru focused on waste disposal; the institutions disposed the food waste and paper waste. The universities generated electricity by selling the waste food to the firm which produces organic fertilizers and biogas fuel as well as provides scholarships to economically challenged students by in cashing the amount gained from waste paper. Green transport encouragement program was established at some universities successfully. Some universities in India have provided free of charge bicycles for campus use, this benefited student’s health and it even attracted many joggers, walkers and health conscious people towards industry campus. Some American universities provided electric cars and bikes for campus travel. Many students of these university stated that they preferred electric or CNG vehicles after education also. The Indian University Grant Commission has introduced green campus initiative to compulsory promote the utilization of solar energy based systems, i.e. use of solar water heater, solar dryer, solar cooking system etc., in the campus.

The use of such renewable energy thus helped in reduction of pollution in university area. The commission is eyeing a 25% reduction in fossil fuel usage in the coming five years at campus area by promoting the ideas like using a bicycle and other eco-friendly energy vehicles.

Empowering the initiative through Awareness The progressive efforts of global universities is a result of social awareness programs organised by different commissions and corresponding institutions.

Green Campus Initiative by Universities in Indonesia is among the noticeable works. The university established Green Metric World University Ranking that examined pollution levels, in different university campuses. The number of participating universities is over 400 today. People and Planet University League is also a popular competition that accounts for best eco-friendly campus, 250 global universities participated in the event last year. Besides, the green campus awareness programs held by WHO, and various country Organisations are also applaud able for their notable work. They have created significant global warming awareness and helped in reducing 12% of university pollution around the world. T R

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BHAGWANT UNIVERSITY, AJMER: CREATING RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONALS The University aims to impart high quality technical, scientiďŹ c and professional university level education, uphold and maintain high standard of academic and research excellence, nurture young and talented human resources for the service of the society, and develop professional competence and capability in students and faculties that will make the best use of their intrinsic potential.

Unfurling Knowledge Bhagwant University is an ISO certiďŹ ed University established by Act No. 18 of Rajasthan State Government, and recognized by University Grant

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Commission (UGC) of India under section 2(f) of UGC Act of 1956. It is a member of Association of Commonwealth University (ACU), Association of Indian University

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Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), & Indian Association of Physiotherapist (IAP). The programs are approved by National Council of Teachers Education, Bar Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, and so on.

Bhagwant University is a unit of Bhagwant group of Institutions that includes a chain of higher Educational Institutions in different parts of India.

The University is located in the rural hinterland of Ajmer. It is spread over 100 Acres of land, has well established departments for Graduate and Post Graduate and Research Program in Engineering & Technology, Management, Humanities and Applied Science, Pharmacy, Education, Mass Communication, Agriculture Science, Law, and Hospitality. It also has state of the art facilities for training, research, sports and placement.

and Workshops as Keynote Speakers on Latest ScientiďŹ c and Technological trends. Industrial and Educational tour programs are compulsory for each branch. Course Curriculum also includes 45days Practical Training, one Mini and one Major Project in the curriculum. It has a team of senior persons from reputed Industries and Corporates to guide students for core subject, Practical Training and Projects.

Industrial and International Collaborations Global Exposure is a very important concern at Bhagwant University and hence, periodically sends students and faculties for short foreign industrial tours.

visits have been made to Bangkok, Singapore and Malaysia where the group has visited Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok, Kasetsart University Bangkok, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, and University Technologies Mara (UITM) Malaysia.

To provide potential progression opportunities to the students, tie-ups and understandings have been made with Foreign Universities like University of Western Australia, Perth, ShefďŹ eld Hallam University UK, Gannon University USA, Kasetsart University Bangkok, Thailand, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway.

Since March 2016, three industrial

Commitment to Quality Bhagwant University believes in quality Education and is committed to it through quality teaching, learning, research evaluation and creative work. It inculcates good governance and professionalism. It bridges theory with practice and organizes as well as participates in Seminars and Workshops at Reputed Technical Learning Centres.

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Vigilant Leadership

The Chancellor of Bhagwant University, Er (Dr) Anil Singh, is a Graduate in Civil Engg. from BITS, Ranchi, who once held the position of Chief Engineer of the Public Sector company, IRCON. He diversified and became an Entrepreneur in the field of Education and started number of schools, colleges and Universities in UP, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan under the banner of Bhagwant Group of Institutions. He also has a Pharmaceutical Company, Baxil India, in Haridwar UP, and Concrete Technologies Pvt Ltd in New Delhi.

Bhagwant Hospital, Muzzafarnagar, UP and Bhagwant Hospital, Ajmer, provide free treatment to patients under the aegis of Corporate Social Responsibility. For his immense contribution in education and social welfare, Dr. Singh has received numerous awards and accolades including - Education Excellence Award 2012; Best Self Financing University Award by Prime Time Research, presented by Hon’ble Union Minister of India, Dr. Najma Heptulla in 2013; Best Group of Institution Award in 2013; Life Time Achievement Award in Education by Dr. R.S. Katheria, GOI State MinisterHRD; and so on.

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Bhagwant University believes in social responsibilities and hence, under Bhagwant Jan Chetna Programme, five villages have been adopted where Bhagwant University officials and students regularly visit these villages and make the villagers aware about the importance of hygiene, maintenance and cleanliness in villages, schools, library, public toilets, bus stands and religious places. Importance of tree Plantations and developments in the field of Agriculture is also explained. Free health checkup camps are also being organized on regular intervals. Bhagwant University is operating various programmes in nearby villages for various social causes, such as, Krishi Upaj Vardhan, Awareness about different government schemes for villagers, Swach Gramin Bharat, Mahila Sashaktikaran, Kishan Goshthi, etc.

Sports Week is organized annually as per Academic Calendar in the month of October, where the University Students participate as well as compete in following events- Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Carrom, Chess Kabaddi and Athletics. Inter college competitions are organized in Cricket, Football and Volleyball.

Along with Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, an All Rounder Shield is also awarded. Bhagwant University students participate in AIU sports events held throughout the year and have been receiving medals in few events like Skating, Shooting, Athletics, and so on.

Scholarships and Financial Incentives Bhagwant University gives utmost importance to students’ welfare and gives scholarships in different forms like: Tuition Fees Scholarship for merit based and economically backward students; meritorious students selected by the panel are given scholarship for Foreign Tours; financial incentives for participating in tech fests/ cultural events/ seminars/workshops/sports and games at reputed university/college/state level/national level. The University also conducts and co-sponsors an AIU sponsored technical event called Anveshan for show casing the technical talent of students. Students can also avail management scholarship apart from State Government Scholarships. Research fellowship is available for full time research scholars pursuing PhD programs.

Career Opportunities Bhagwant University has a Training and Placement Officer who exclusively deals in Training and Career Development of the students.

Training Programmes are organized for Personality Development, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurial Development. Needs are analyzed and accordingly training is imparted. Various firms/organizations visit periodically to recruit students. Recruitment starts in the month of October and by March more than 60% students are placed in reputed national and multinational companies. Many students opt for higher studies and go to USA, Canada, Japan etc. The University’s alumni are well placed across India and abroad. T R | NOVEMBER 2017

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Dr. Dhananjay Patil M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. (Pune) S.V.K.M’s Institute of Technology, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.

CHERRY-PICKING A GRADUATE PROGRAM: LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!

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hoosing the perfect school to earn your Graduate degree is never easy. It is going to be a huge investment of time, money as well as energy; you want to be sure that your chosen program is ideal for you. It is very important to know the real facts to find the best graduate program for you. There are any number of considerations to make, and it's important that you look at them all before deciding where to continue your education. It can be a daunting task if you are unclear about

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your requirements. Here are few key considerations that can help you find the education program that's perfect for you.

The Program/ Curriculum In my opinion, this is the most important pivotal factor to ponder.

Choose the school that is notoriously known for the program you are considering. Not every graduate program in education will feature the same curriculum, so it’s important that you acquaint yourself with the curricula at each of the schools you are interested in. Whatever your focus, be sure your graduate program offers everything you want. Graduate programs can vary widely by institution. Even if some programs have a similar name, the course of study might have a completely different curriculum. Focus on career goals and choose a program that will help to shape your future.

Accreditation Find out if the school or program is accredited or not. Even though accreditation does not guarantee quality of education, it will help you in the future as most employers give little importance to unaccredited institutions.

In the age of technology, many schools are providing online degrees.

Also, there has been a outpouring of online universities. Many of these universities have no accreditation and no credible value to employers. While online degrees are convenient, make sure you’re receiving one from an accredited university.

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Research Faculty This should be one of the important criteria in your graduate program search. Your graduate program will be as good as the faculty members who teach there. You must fully investigate the faculty interests and research areas of each program. You need to check the reputation of lecturers or other faculty members before registering.

While much of a graduate program’s work is independent, you still will need to find a program with members that you can build amicablerelationships. It is extremely difficult and it is extremely unpleasant to work with someone who does not have an interest in your work.

Resources This is a sort of a catch-all category.

How are the facilities and labs? We used to talk mainly about library resources here (number of volumes, periodicals, e- resources, etc. in your field), but resources really means just about anything that supports the graduate program, including endowments and foundations that support student research and publications.

Consider the cost Do the math, before you make your decision, you should look into what a graduate program offers in terms of financial support. There are some graduate programs that offer financial assistance that will definitely help your cause, find out if your school offers any such assistance. Tuition cost or course fees are not the only factors worth considering. You also need to estimate how much you are

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going to spend on books and other supplies. The more financial help you receive in scholarships or grants, the less money you have to spend. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with your top schools; if a school really wants you in their program, they will find additional resources for you.

Campus Culture This is a big one. Campus culture means more than just festivities and fun. It also affects to the ideologies that are rooted into a school. Whether it be social or political, choose a school that fits your views if you are liberal, moderate or conservative.

Most do not consider this, but do you want to attend a university where you are uncomfortable? Where you do not fit into the atmosphere?

Employability Last but not least, does the school help you find employment, research programs (further education), and internships/placements during graduate studies?

Spending two or more years in intensive study can be exciting and rewarding. Consider these criteria before selecting a graduate program.

Other important factors you need to consider are reputation of the school, admission requirements, ranking, flexibility of time and location. Take the time for investigation and make the best choice you can. T R

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HIDAYATULLAH NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY: FORGING UP-AND-COMING LAWYERS The University aims at disseminating learning and knowledge of law, promoting research and developing a sense of responsibility among students and research scholars and preparing them to serve the society and nation in the field of law by developing skills related to advocacy, legislation, law reforms and other legal services.

A Pioneer in Legal Education Hidayatullah National Law University was established in 2003 by the Chhattisgarh Government under the Hidayatullah National University of

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Law, Chhattisgarh, Act, 2003(Act No.10 of 2003) with the motto “Dharma Sansthapanartham” i.e. for the sake of establishing the importance of the laws of eternal values. It is

named after none other than Justice Mohammad Hidayatullah, one of the great legal luminaries of India. It is ranked sixth in the list of national law schools in India. It is affiliated to and

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receives central assistance from UGC and is recognized by the Bar Council of India.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Mishra, Judge, Supreme Court of India is the visitor; Hon’ble Mr. Justice T.B. Radhakrishnan, Chief Justice of High Court of Chhattisgarh is the Chancellor; and Hon’ble Prof.

(Dr.) Sukh Pal Singh is the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

It is a fully residential university, built over 65 acres of land located in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which offers an array of professional courses including B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled.

The circular academic cum administrative building has been built on the design of the Parliament of India and is fully equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure. The University has a unique Amphitheatre at its centre. It has an air-conditioned Conference Hall with acoustic treatment with 21 air-conditioned class-rooms fitted with modern teaching aids and a well-equipped computer lab and a language lab with modern learning tools. The University has five Moot Court Halls designed to match the high standards of mooting.

HNLU has a beautifully designed three-storied library with airconditioned reading halls which is similar to the library of London School of Economics. It has a varied and rich collection of text books, magazines, journals, reference books, periodicals, e-resources (books/reading materials) and a printing center. The library regularly subscribes useful legal online databases like Westlaw, Manupatra, Heinonline, LexisNexis, SCC Online,

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JSTOR etc. The campus has all indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Four students have been offered admission to postgraduate courses of law by Harvard Law School for the academic session 2015-16.

Imparting Quality Education HNLU marches ahead on its quest to provide the students the best possible education so that they can augment their skills and prepare themselves for the real world. The University has a team of highly qualified, proficient and dedicated faculty from diverse backgrounds who wholeheartedly impart knowledge and contribute not only towards the academic development of the students, but also tend to their personal needs through mentoring and consultation. To attain academic excellence and to create a high quality ambience, the University offers its students a thorough, extensive, diverse, innovative and cross-functional curriculum throughout both graduate and post-graduate levels.

National and international seminars, conferences, moot court competitions and special guest lectures by eminent academicians and professionals from India and also all over the world, are conducted for the complete development of the students.

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improve their performance. The student–teacher ratio of this University is one of the best in India.

HNLU has also taken various initiatives to enhance and promote the quality of education which include assisting the Chhattisgarh Government in the drafting of legislations on various matters of social significance, such as the Chhattisgarh Workers Placement Agency (Control) Bill, 2013; the Chhattisgarh Village and Town Security Group Bill, 2013; and the Black Magic Harassment and Prohibition Bill, 2014.

The University’s vision is to develop its five Schools of Excellence to promote advanced learning and research in various specialized areas of law that include: 1) Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainable Development (CELSD); 2) Centre for Labour Laws and Industrial Safety Management (CLLISM); 3) Centre for Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights (IIPR); 4) Centre for Public Policy, Governance and Development (CPPGD); and 5) Centre for Empowerment of Weaker Sections of the Society (CEWSS).

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Financial Aid and Extra-Curricular Activities To create and maintain a conducive and competitive academic environment, the HNLU provides Rs. 1.00 Crore p.a. to its students for participation in International and National Moot Court Competitions, Seminars and Conferences with the financial assistance of the Government of Chhattisgarh.

Certain other scholarships are also provided in the University with the financial help of the Central and State Government, such as: The Pathnder of HNLU HNLU has achieved success under the guidance and leadership of Prof.

(Dr.) Sukh Pal Singh, the honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Under his astute leadership, HNLU conducted CLAT-2013 in a very smooth and successful manner. The media hailed it as the best CLAT conducted so far and reported by saying that “HNLU has cleared all apprehensions by exhibiting good organizing skills and the management has been the best so far”. Various awards have been conferred upon the honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University, such as:

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• Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna by Govt. of M.P • Scheme National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education for STs, being implemented by ministry of Tribal Affairs • Scholarship of Minority Community • State Scholarship • Scholarship for Differently abled Students • Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region • Central Sector Scholarship Scheme To maintain a balance between education and extra-curricular activities, the University conducts many seminars and events to boost up the confidence and morale of the students, and also conducts its annual cultural and sports extravaganza ‘Collosus’ in the month of February which witnesses participation from universities across the country.

Career Opportunities and Exposures for Students at HNLU HNLU provides placement opportunities in major law firms and organizations for its students. It has set an example in the field of placement during the academic session 2016-17, when 57 students out of 73 students were placed with various companies, law firms and government departments. Students were even recruited by Government of Chhattisgarh as Legal Assistants. Some of the renowned recruiters include firms like Amarchand Mangaldas, Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co, Wadia Ghandy & Co., AZB & Partners, Quislex and ICICI Bank. Eleven pass out students of HNLU have cleared PCS (Judiciary) examination in the year 2017. Many students of HNLU are selected in the prestigious Chhattisgarh Judicial Services examination conducted by Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission. They have even cleared Examinations of State and Union Public Service Commission. One student of HNLU presides over the Chair of Round Table, which delegates on “Protection of the Environment” in Rome, Italy. He was the only student from all over India who has been given this prestigious honour. T R

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JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) (A University dedicated to Oriental Studies & Human Values)

Ṇāṇassa Sāramāyāro “Right Conduct is the essence of Right knowledge."

JVBI : An Introduction This institution aims to promote humanistic values and to integrate modern science with ancient wisdom of the great spiritual practitioners and visionary seers by interweaving moral

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and spiritual norms and values with the materialistic and economic fibers of mankind to foster and develop universal human relationships for the peaceful co-existence. It was established by its mother Institution Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun as the

result of visionary dream of Spiritual leader and great social reformer H.H. Ācārya Śrī Tulasī, the first Anuśāstā (Spiritual Mentor) of it, followed by H.H. Ācārya Śrī Mahāprajña, the second Anuśāstā. At present, it is flourishing in pious presence of H.H.

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Ācārya Śrī Mahāśramaṇa, the third Anuśāstā. It is situated in campus of peace, penance and peacock and spread across 21.5 acres of land and has more than 2,51,053 sq.ft. of built up area, located at Ladnun in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.

Achievement It has been accredited with ‘A’ grade

by NAAC and ‘A’ category by MHRD, New Delhi and member of AIU and ACU. Its academic programs are recognized by NCTE, DEB, and UGC, New Delhi. It also maintains the international collaborations with Ghent University, Belgium; Florida University, Miami, USA; Italian Yoga Federation, Italy and many more and also encourages students to manifest their creativity by leveraging the guidance of its well-experienced in-house and visiting faculties.

Infrastructure It has 13 buildings and 500 rooms for pursuing JVBI’s academic goals of teaching, learning and research. Other facilities enlist Smart Classrooms, Digital Studio, open air theatre, well stacked Library (75,000 books and journals), Auditorium, sport grounds, computer labs and other paraphernalia.

developed to imbibe Indological Studies and Jain Studies with concurrent perspectives. Other Departments (Social Work, Education, English) and a girl under-graduate College named as Ācārya Kālū Kanyā Mahāvidyālaya (with B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.) are also reputing in competitive atmosphere. The teaching and learning facilities are available in regular and distant modes for Certificate, diploma and B.A., M.A. levels. In field of research, approximately 284 doctoral researches had been conducted. Its Faculties are engaged in pursuing the research projects sponsored by UGC, ICPR, ICHR, and various external bodies as well as home institution and motivating and guiding students.

Tulsī Prajñā Research Journal, an UGC recognized and Peer Reviewed, is also published regularly. It has its own publishing house where many major and important books of Scholars are published from time to time.

Academic Audits, Students’ feedback for teaching performance, Alumni Feedback, Students and Faculties developmental programs in Curriculum and Extra-curriculum excellence, Semester and Choice based credit system of syllabus and more flexible and reliable exam system. Beside this, Science of Living and training in nonviolence are initiative courses in field of science and spirituality and enlightening citizenship, social awareness and women empowerment along with rural developmental program where 10 villages are adopted by its extension department.

Innovation Curriculum Academically, it has four core departments namely Department of Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Oriental Studies and Languages Yoga and Science of Living, Nonviolence and Peace,

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Financial Aids and Assistance, Career Opportunities

Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.R. Dugar, Vice-Chancellor of Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan is a doyen of Peace and Nonviolent Studies and a leading expert of Peace, Gandhian Thought & Nonviolence, Conflict Resolution and Relative Economics in India with a keen interest in their application in the lives of human beings. His contributions enlist the furtherance of Familial Peace, Practice, and Training in Nonviolence, Environmental Awareness and Human Rights; completion of many research projects on Value Education, Training in Nonviolence and Domestic Violence; active involvement in the development of Relative Economics; organizer of various programs for Training the Youth in Non-violence and Culture of Peace. He has a flair for institution building and believes in team work.

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Institution renders the scholarship and free lodging and boarding facilities for students of core departments and fee exemption for girl students of other departments in special case. It runs the scheme named Ācārya Tulasī Śikṣā Pariyojanā (ATSP) which provides opportunities of education to girls of peripheral. Students are provided guidance for career building by its Career Counselling Cell and its functional Placement Cell assistant them by coordinating with various companies for on-campus placement. Willing and needy students are also facilitated for part time job within Campus.

Thus this institution has its unique identification for its efforts in uprising the social-spiritual values by being a center of excellence in the field of Jain Studies and the Prakrit Language along with oriental languages and studies and international center of learning Ahimsa (Non Violence), Jeevan Vigyan (Science of Living) and Preksha Dhyan (Preksha Meditation). T R

CONTACT DETAILS: Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (Deemed University) Ladnun - 341306, Dist. Nagaur, Rajasthan, India Phone : 01581-226110, 224332, 226116 Email : jvbiladnun@gmail.com, registrar@jvbi.ac.in

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KONERU LAKSHMAIAH EDUCATION FOUNDATION: LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF EDUCATION To impart quality higher education and to undertake research and extension with emphasis on application and innovation that caters to the emerging societal needs through all-round development of students of all sections enabling them to be globally competitive and socially responsible citizens with intrinsic values Disseminating Knowledge Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University, Estd u/s.3 of the UGC Act,1956) is located in the Vaddeswaram Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh, India. It consists of 11 academic departments and six schools with 447 doctoral faculty out of 1091, and heavily emphasizes on scientific and technological research.

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sq.mts. The institution is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi; and it is ISO 9001 – 2015 certified institution. It has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ grade. According to ‘India rankings 2016’ released by NIRF-MHRD, KLEF got 1st rank in The Top Best Engineering Institutions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and 59th rank in the Best Engineering Institutions in India

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(including IITs and NITs). All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognized KLEF as the “Most Clean Campus in South Central Region”. It achieved All India Rank 2 under Swacchta Institute Rankings -2017 under Technical Institutions/Universities.

The institute is recognized as a Public Funded Research Institute by DSIR of Government of India, a recognition for the excellent research environment in the institute.

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Emphasis on Educational Excellence KLEF has adopted Outcomes Based Education for all its programs in 2012. The Flagship strategies and flexibilities in academics are: • Lab taken to class • Project based labs • Simulation tool based verification of practical and theoretical learning.

• Curriculum prepared with diverse set of courses • Course based registrations are made as per the choice of student.

• Credit requirement based elective selection • Overloading and underloading is facilitated to students.

• Lateral and Vertical mobility is allowed.

• Additional credits acquiring provision.

• Cross-disciplinary expertise offered through Minor degree.

• Discipline centric specialization through Honors degree • Choice based expertise in a specific specialized domain • Twinning Program with foreign universities.

• The curriculum is prepared so that students have a choice to choose from the prescribed courses, which are referred as core, elective or minor or soft skill courses and they can learn at their own pace and the entire assessment is graded-based on a credit system.

• Flexibility to earn honors and minor degree by overloading during semesters.

• Flexibility to under load in a semester E-learning enabled mode of teaching is practiced in the campus.

KLEF is a member in the prestigious “All India Virtual Class Room” initiated by MHRD. It

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also runs an Entrepreneurship Cell in association with IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad. Digital LEARNING declared KLEF as The 4th Most trusted University Brand in 2016.

of EAMCET, IIT–JEE, KLUEEE, and Intermediate (10+2) Exams. Merit rank holding wards of faculty and staff members can avail up to 100% fee waiver. KLEF provides free transport to Physically Challenged students and faculty members.

KLEF aims at developing a standardized system with 36 Associate Deans & 25-professor in-charges to monitor all academic and administrative activities of all the departments. Moreover, KLEF IQAC conducts internal academic, administrative audit of all documents once a month throughout the semester and external audit at the end of the academic year. The cell prepares necessary guidelines (as per the NAAC/UGC norms) to ensure and enhance quality sustenance and improvement.

KLEF organizes faculty orientation and faculty development programs in coordination with KLEF Academic Staff College (ASC).

Accomplished Alumni Since its establishment, KLEF has produced numerous graduates who have succeeded in different professions. Some notable alumni include: a) Sri.D.Uma Maheswara Rao, Minister for Irrigation, Command Area Development & Water Resources Management Govt. Of AP, b) T Rajendra, Vice President, Tech Mahindra, c) Sai Kalpana T, Scientist, NRSA, INDIA, d) Narasimha Reddy Gondi, Object Technology Soluctions, INC President & CEO, e) Yarlagadda Mohan Babu, Inspector of Factories, Govt. of India, and so on.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance KLEF supports its students financially by providing up to 100% Fee Waiver for Sports/NCC/Cultural participants Fee waiver/concession is also applicable for the meritorious Rankers

Career Opportunities University has well-structured corporate-based campus preparedness initiative under the Industry relations & Placements Department, which primarily encompass competence assessment and improvement activity including behavioral aspects of the students KLEF has a dedicated team for “Industry Relations & Placements Department” with 51 dedicated corporate-based trained faculty who takes care of the holistic development of the students. / It has been consistently achieving 100% Placements for registered eligible students for the past 12 years. KLEF invites various MNCs for campus recruitment.

The Industry Relations cell also enduring and sustainable environment to foster and maintain a symbiotic relationship with the industry and other external agencies that is mutually beneficial and value-adding. The overall vision is to create and sustain a positive impact on the Corporate World and other organizations of repute at National and International levels, primarily in the space of academic excellence and enhancing the overall knowledge ecology.

KLEF has Centre for Competitive Exams, offering coaching for GATE, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS, in collaboration with trainers drawn from top notch training academies

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The Visionary Leaders of KLEF

B.E., FIE, FIETE, MIEEE

President, KLEF Sri Koneru Satyanarayana, BE, FIE, FIETE, MIEEE graduated in Electronics and communication Engineering in the year 1977. He is the co-founder of the Institute, along with Sri Koneru Lakshmaiah, which was established in the year 1980. He is an educationist of eminence and also an industrialist of great repute. Under his stewardship, the Institute grew by leaps and bounds and today it is in the forefront of technical education in the country and is a force to reckon with. An energetic and enthusiastic person, he infuses qualities of leadership, sincerity in his commitments and continues to be a guiding factor in the growth of KL University.

In grateful recognition for outstanding services of KLEF President Er. Koneru Satyanarayana to engineering education, IT Industry and society at large CSI had conferred him the HONORARY FELLOW of the society at the 51st Annual Convention of CSI hosted by Coimbatore Chapter on 23 rd – 25th January 2017.

Sri.Koneru Satyanarayana was conferred “Enabling Eduprenuership Award” in acknowledgement of his peerless contributions to the higher education sector, particularly his commitment for career centric higher education programs at the sixth edition of the World Education Summit 2016 held at Dubai. Sri Koneru Satyanarayana, received “Eminent Educationist Award” at Indo-Global Education Summit 2015. Under his inspiring leadership KL University will, no doubt, grow and prosper to be one of the Premier Universities of the country.

Dr. L. S. S. Reddy, Ph.D, FIE.,FIETE.,LMISTE.,SMIEEE.,SLMCSI.,MACM.,MASEE

Vice Chancellor, KLEF Dr. L.S.S. Reddy, Vice Chancellor, KLEF, is an eminent Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department, holding Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering from BITS Pilani. He had joined Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering in December 1995 and proved his administrative excellence as the Head of Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He is an outstanding administrator and a prolific researcher, having over 30 years of experience in Teaching, Research and Administration at prestigious institutes like BITS Pilani, CBIT etc.

As Principal, Dr. Reddy was instrumental in promoting KLCE as one of the leading Institutions in India. KLCE has achieved remarkable growth in all the fronts of higher education under the leadership of Dr. L.S.S. Reddy, including accreditation of all its six eligible UG programs by NBA of AICTE in 2004.

His contribution as a Principal of KLCE was very widely recognized and appreciated in converting an Autonomous college into a Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956 in 2009 and thus KL University (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University) came into existence.

He had more than 110 Publications in reputed International Journals and several paper presentations in International Conferences. 19 of his Research Scholars were awarded Ph.D. under his guidance from various Universities. He is Fellow-IE, Fellow-IETE, Senior Member- IEEE (Computer Society, USA), Senior Life Member- Computer Society of India (CSI), Life Member- ISTE, Member-ACM, and Member-ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education).

Discipline is the hallmark of KLEF with 100% ragging free environment. It also encourages and appreciates all faculty and staff for their efforts towards quality sustenance and improvement in teaching-learning research and administration. Other initiative promoted is formation of research groups by all departments to encourage focused and specialized research in thrust/emerging areas. Further, KLEF introduced incentives to articles published in journals benchmarked by SCI, Scopus & Web of sciences, IEEE, ASME-Elsevier, Springer etc.

The university has set up teams to help faculty and students to apply and acquire for product and technical patents. Faculty of KLEF are actively involved in research and published 4414 papers in reputed journals out of which 3219 are SCOPUS indexed, 4600 papers in conferences, 105 sponsored research projects worth of 31.04 cr and published 41 patents.

Constant Quality Enhancement

KLEF is the first academic institution in India to have Wi-Fi ‘n’ enabled campus. The University consists of 157 academic laboratories, 25 research laboratories, 6 industry collaboration labs and 6 centers of excellence. It provides 2.6 gbps ILL + 1 gbps NKN hi-speed internet connectivity round the clock on the campus and in the hostels. T R T H E

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utonomy – an oft-chanted idea and a political cry – as a value and as propaganda, has been misconstrued in different ways and for different reasons. Without going into its theoretical jargon, we need to understand first that our context here is to value autonomy as an instrument for assurance of purposive governance; a fairly equitable governance in academic institutions. Both, autonomy and governance have instrumental values as they are supposed to deliver certain services, ensure equity, equal access to opportunities, gender justice, and to put in organized efforts for capacity building, skill development and so on. To realize all these, which have become values in themselves today, autonomy serves as a necessary condition. Through autonomy, the academic institutions and their governance must aspire for and create an environment in which the academic freedom of the stakeholders should not go haywire, but channelized to deliver a culture of performance and yield excellent human capital.

If autonomy is seen as an instrument, it has its greater role in providing a broad schema for governance, i.e., ensures mobility of the organizational structure in a desired direction. A governance structure and hierarchy of

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functionaries should be laid in a fashion that the role of every superior in the chain is to supervise the chores of subordinates and ensure delivery of services, obtaining desired goals and realization of values. With the change of time, the meaning of autonomy also changes. Autonomy is not a state-construction or mere self-determination claim.

Today, service is the key – a key not only to achieve the mission and objectives of the institution, but also a key to justify autonomy itself. Without service and performance, autonomy itself will always be in question, rather factually non-existent. Autonomy is not an idea, it exist in its function only.

In the actual play of day-to-day administration, autonomy facilitates conflict resolution, self-governance, apt decision making, and interim settlements, addresses malpractices, clears bottle-necks, and eradicates the usual lackadaisical character of offices, and what not. In more practical sense, its worth lies in academic flexibility – it may be related to updating syllabi, attuning the curriculum with employability and ensuring creation of skill-sets. It is an awareness towards time and society, and towards the change in the industry and corporate. Autonomy leads, in no way, to authoritarianism. Rather, autonomy is exercised

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Dr. Varun K. Tripathi Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, J&K

in decentralization to ensure the higher governance values, as through decentralization an institution can utilize multiple skills and expertise of people to achieve targets in an organized way. Decentralization and delegation of authority psychologically involves the stakeholders in achieving goals, and in turn, engender sense of responsibility among them.

Autonomy has a larger role in integration. Integration is the value that reveals the beauty of autonomy. Integration is the core value that generates prudence for managing diversity and equity of the campus populace. The reason why autonomy is a requisite for managing diversity is that autonomy enables the organization to choose principles and parameters for suitable diverse treatments and justified discrimination, which otherwise is not possible through blind principles of equality and mere adherence to rules.

Autonomy goes beyond rules; it transcends principles and creates new bases. The transcendence is no denial of principles, but a process of acquiring greater rationality that can encompass the needs of the time. This is the beauty of autonomy. It leads to transformation of governance. The transformation is inevitable because the context, scenario and the time in terms of educational goals and market

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requisites are continuously changing. If the time factor is not kept in mind, the autonomy is spent in struggles for adjustment with situations, in resisting them and develops impasse in the path of progress.

Indian philosophy defines beauty with novelty – novelty is beauty. The right function of autonomy spins off incessant novelty. In resonance with the time, autonomy becomes creative, innovative and inclusive. The beauty here is not a mere precept; it reveals and embodies in form of services, performance, and realization of vision and mission of the institution. The beauty of autonomy defines the acceptability of the leadership. Thus, autonomy embellished with the aforesaid beauty is the key to transform governance, which can’t be achieved through mere control-measures. Daniel H. Pink has rightly observed, ‘control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to engagement.’ Our question today is meaningful engagement, not mere compliance. T R

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PANDIT DEENDAYAL PETROLEUM UNIVERSITY: EXTRACTING THE BEST FROM THE BEST The college is obliged towards the Energy and Infrastructure sector to establish institutes of excellence in education with a competitive edge in research and highly relevant programs that would prepare the students for life-long learning and leadership in an increasingly knowledge driven world.

Emphasizing on Holistic Engineering for an Intellectual Capital Spread over a sprawling 96.3 acres of beautifully landscaped campus, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) was established by the Government of Gujarat and the Oil & Gas Industry in 2007 under the PPP model. PDPU continues in its pursuit

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for excellence through liberal funding from GoG, GoI and the Industry. Based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the college has been given ‘A’ grade with a CGPA score of 3.39 out of 4.0 by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in the very first cycle. PDPU offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programs in Engineering & Technology, Petroleum Technology

and Petroleum Management and Liberal Studies.

PDPU was established with the objective of ensuring Energy Security in the country. The college has made some distinctive contributions to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy resources that complements the concern over the fast depleting natural

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resources and the requirements of a fast growing Indian economy. PDPU is highly regarded in the country and across the industry for its educational programmes and research activities.

Acting as a Homogenizer for the Industry PDPU is internationally renowned and respected for futuristic research and innovations. It has undertaken special responsibilities in domain specific aspects of Energy and Infrastructure.

PDPU has an effective symbiosis with GoI/GoG/Oil & Gas Industry/Other Industry/R&D Organisations/NGO’s/etc. Our curriculum mandates multiple rural/corporate/ industry internships enabling students to experience real world scenarios. PDPU conducts R & D on the Petroleum and Natural Gas Value Chain. It has laid special emphasis on Renewables such as Solar, Wind, Tidal, etc. PDPU continues to carry out research on efficient power system management and Nuclear Science & Technology, where the focus is on non-power applications, especially for food and agriculture.

Due to its liberal funding structure, PDPU is evolving several Centers of Excellence (CoE) through collaborations with prominent universities abroad. It also enables student and faculty exchange programs through its fully-functional International Relations Office. Some of the well-equipped CoEs include Solar Research & Development Centre in collaboration with GoG, Siemens Centre for Automotive Excellence, Centre for Biofuels and Bioenergy Studies with support from GoG and many more. Even the students are funded liberally for conducting T H E

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research projects under the guidance of their faculties.

PDPU offers 50% subsidy on the cost of such programs and the student is required to pay the balance 50% of the cost, including cost of travel and visa expenses. Over the past seven years, PDPU has spent Rs. 9.21 crores having sent 515 students for the IEP program.

PDPU comes with aesthetically designed buildings, offices, lecture halls/ theatres and workshops. The students are provided with Modern Residential facilities, cafeteria, dining halls, food courts and 3 auditoriums.

PDPU boasts of a green and sustainable campus with a 1 MW Solar Power Plant in the campus itself. At present, the college hosts a diverse student population of 5015 and is well on its way to reach 10,000 by the year 2032. Similar to the student selection process, even the faculties of PDPU are selected through an All India-based selection process. This explains the high standards of education at PDPU. Addressing the need for Efficient and Productive Human Resource PDPU has commissioned the Quality Enhancement Cell that conducts monthly/quarterly meetings at department and at school level to maintain the impeccable standard of the institute. It intends to broaden the opportunities for students and professionals to develop core

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subject knowledge, which are duly complemented by leadership training interventions, thereby helping the students to make a mark in the global arena. Its core curriculum also includes special value added courses on Communication skills, Gandhian Thoughts, Business Analytics, Innovation Management, etc. Students at PDPU have to undergo compulsory Rural Internships, Social Projects, Community Development Initiatives, along with thoroughly supervised Industrial Orientation programmes.

PDPU incorporates innovative teaching methods using video, Joint/Team teaching, simulators, field visits, language labs, industry related notes and many more. Students of PDPU have exclusive access to contents from Merlot, Intute, TWB, Shodhganga, etc. and to valuable databases, such as EBSCO, INFRALINE, INDIASTAT.com, ASME, IEEE, etc. They are also involved in various Community Development activities, such as NSS, NCC, Cleanliness Drives and even mentoring under-privileged children from nearby villages.

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Development of Knowledge, Skills and Competencies as a Core Academic Goal Every year, every school under the university celebrates Annual Student Festivals, when various indoor as well as outdoor sports, including Athletics are held. PDPU has facilitated an office of Students Activities, Involvement & Leadership that encourages students to participate in different cultural, technical and sports activities throughout the year through student run organizations and clubs. There are total 25 clubs, 15 different sports and 7 technical student chapters currently active. These committees organize around 200 activities throughout the year, including three major festivals-FLARE, a cultural festival; Tesseract, a Technical Festival and Petrocup, a Sports Festival.

Consolidators and Builders of the World Class University At PDPU, the academics and academic administration is under the Director General, while the high level strategic policies are governed by the Chairman, and the Standing Committee. These visionaries and institution builders had established the university from an explorer’s perspective initially. Later on, through international orientations, the university started seeing a growth trajectory and is evidently in the right path to achieve a world class status.

With over two decades of academic experience, the Director General of PDPU, Dr. Tadisina Kishen Kumar Reddy, is one of those visionaries who has played a key role in creating excellent systems for achieving the grand and super ordinate vision of the university. He is a visionary educationist, a remarkable researcher and a persuasive administrator. Dr. T. K. Reddy has been associated with the renowned Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University for 21 years. He has also been an Advisor in All India Council for Technical Education.

Dr. T.K. Reddy has served as an expert member for various government & private bodies, such as Planning Commission, New Delhi; Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi; Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi; Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi; AICTE in various GOI Ministry meetings and many more. He is a recipient of the prestigious State Award for Meritorious Teacher for 2010 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

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PDPU has even taken the initiative of familiarizing students with different aspects of theatre production. It has its own cycling club which is seen as a promising step towards awareness for a healthier environment and a healthier lifestyle. Besides, the club’s popularity is also generating income for PDPU. Another unique initiative that is run exclusively by the students of PDPU is Project Umang. Under this initiative, the students of PDPU volunteered to teach subjects like English, Science and Social Studies to 6th standard students of Raisan Government Primary School. Under the banner of Rotaract, PDPU and the Rotary Club of Ahmedabad organize Blood Donation Camp, free Eye Checkup and Dental Checkup every year. The Fine Arts Club of PDPU organizes various competitions and workshops, such as Eraser Designing, Comic Strip Making, and Marbling workshop among others. Students also get an opportunity to learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations through PDPU Model United Nations (MUN).

Promoting Opportunities that harbors an Intellectual Knowledge Base PDPU offers financial assistance for the full four years for Merit Rank Holders in JEE Main (1-25,000) and ACPC (1-400). It offers Merit-cum-Means scholarship to the extent of 50 percent of Tuition fees from the second academic year to the reserved category of students & OBCs. Scholarships are also offered to lateral Entry Candidates. The financial progammes have been successfully attracting a lot of good quality UG, Master’s and Doctoral students.

The bandwidth of exposure provided for the development of PDPU students has become a benchmark for other institutes to emulate in rigor, delivery and content. There is hardly a reputed company that has not heard of PDPU’s student orientation towards achieving a holistic outlook. The Centre of Continuing Education has recently introduced Certificate in Governance & Leadership for the Public Service aspirants. It also hones entrepreneurial talent through Innovation & Incubation Centre (IIC) and boasts of a well-defined International Exposure Program.

More than 80 percent of the technology students have been placed in Energy sector as well as in other Engineering organizations. The Liberal Studies students are given all the assistance for their pursuit of higher studies in foreign universities. A 100 percent placement figure seems imminent with the establishment of a full-fledged Corporate Relations Office that is headed by an eminent senior executive with a profound experience and relations in the industry. T R | NOVEMBER 2017

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SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY: TOWARDS INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The University aims to develop qualified and competent citizens through teaching and training, and expand the horizons of knowledge through research, lend knowledge and support to various organisations for their effective functioning while contributing to the creation of a happy and healthy society through fruitful interaction and to participate in the development of the society.

An Institution with a Rich Legacy Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) was established in 1954 in the world famous holy temple town of Tirupati. It

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Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu, the then Chief Minister of Andhra and Late Sri NeelamSanjiva Reddy, to cater the educational needs and aspirations of the people of Rayalaseema area. The

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founder of this University has rightly coined the motto, ‘Wisdom lies in proper perspective for it’. The University has grown excellently over the past 63 years as a leading institute of higher learning under the able and committed leadership of following Vice-Chancellors starting from Prof. S. Govindarajulu to the present Vice-Chancellor Dr. Avula Damodaram.

The University has rapidly evolved in the field of higher education & research and has established itself as one of the best Universities of the country. It was recently reaccredited by NAAC with A+ grade. SVU secured 122 Rank among the top 300 Universities and stood 1st in Andhra Pradesh by QS BRICS University Rankings – 2018; it secured 223rd rank in the entire Asian Continent and First rank in Southern States of India in QS Asian University Rankings – 2018. It also secured 42nd rank in NIRF-2017 in the University rankings. These rankings speak for SVU’s impressive research output which has crossed the mark of excellence as per Scopus h-index of 48.

and Technology, Humanities, Commerce, Law and Management in such a way that they can serve the nation and world in the 21st century.

The University is not only ambitious about solidifying the existing curriculum, but is also planning to introduce new courses like Cyber Security, Space Sciences, Energy Management, Event Management, Interior Design, Retail Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

SVU has taken various initiatives for promoting the quality of education in the institute, including: • Collaboration with TCS and AP State Skill Development Corporation and conducted a Ten-Days Special Intensive Training Programme on IT, Aptitude, Technical Training, HR & Arithmetic Reasoning.

• Initiative to start a new ‘Cyber Security’ course for its students.

• With the aim of enhancing the technical and IT skills of the students, SVU conducted a series of meetings with Sri JA ChowdaryGaru to establish International Institute of Digital Technologies (IIDT) at the campus.

• The institution has also initiated collaboration for the development of Educational Ecosystem in Tirupati (T4I) with Shri J.A. Chowdary and other academic institutions and industries near Tirupati.

• It has also inaugurated an Entrepreneurship Development Cell.

• For the first time, SVU-FICCI NKFH (National Knowledge Functional Hub) has been established for collaborating with the industry.

Providing Quality Education SVU aims at providing the best-possible education to its students and enhancing their skills and abilities in every field through innovative teaching procedures, training, research and consultancy, thus, satiating the needs of the industry and the society. It intends to train and produce dedicated students in various fields like Science

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The Guiding Light of SVU SVU proceeds on its glorious journey under the guidance and tutelage of Dr. Avula Damodaram, the Vice Chancellor of the institute who has devoted 2 ½ decades of his service tenure in performing distinguished services for the University, as a Professor, Head of the Department, Vice Principal, Director and so on. On the basis of his scholarly and administrative achievements and other multifarious services, Dr. Damodaram has been honoured with a number of awards like “Millenium Plaques of Honour Award”, “Higher Education Leadership Award” and “Eminent Engineer of the Year – 2016” .

Dr. Damodaran established the Directorate of Research and Development, the Directorate of University International Relations, Alumni Relations along with the Directorate of Academic Audit to strengthen the academic, affiliation procedures and to ensure the overall quality improvement of the affiliated colleges of SVU. He created the Directorate of “Empowerment of Women and Grievances” to promote a culture of respect, equality, inclusive, Women’s right and welfare for female gender and to solve the grievances of women community; and the Directorate of “Industry Institute Interaction, Placement and Training” to strengthen the interrelationship between Industries and University and to handle all aspects of placements to students.

He has also contributed in creating the Directorate of Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship; strengthened the UG & PG Courses (curriculum) by implementing Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from the academic year 2016 at SVU and its affiliated colleges; initiated automation in the Academic and Examination branches from the A.Y. 2016 and provided Wi-Fi connectivity in the entire campus. Biometric facility with Aadhar linkage and installation of CC cameras is in progress.

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SVU students belonging to socially and economically backward communities and those who are economically poor get State and Central Government Welfare Scholarships. Fellowships and Scholarships are offered to research students of the campus by the University and also by the UGC, CSIR, DAE, ICMR, ISRO, ICAR, ICPR, ICHR, ICSSR, DST, DRDO, SRNS and Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. Major research projects are also funded by several funding agencies like DBT, DRDO, ISRO, CSIR, ICMR, MOEF, etc.

SVU also encourages its students to participate in an array of extra-curricular activities like art and crafts, music, dance, etc. It also organizes and has organized various events like Youth Festival Celebrations, Training Programmes and is known for having organized events and conferences like Google-Stanford University project on topic- IIII &PT Cell With APSSDC in the year 31-10-2016 to 31-10-2017; Innovations by Design on the topic Innovation Society AP.Govt in the year 15-16th March 2017; Indian Economic Association conference in Dec 2016, and so on.

SVU had also organised the prestigious 104th Indian Science Congress from 3-7 Jan 2017. The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Congress and about 15000 delegates participated in it.

Career Opportunities SVU’s placement cell liaisons with industries to arrange campus selections and also makes arrangements for imparting preparatory coaching to students. The cell is headed by a Professor, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in association with a committee consisting of a faculty member from each department and is supported by office assistants. This is a student-supported activity. Coaching classes are conducted for all India Services, State Level services, Banks and Railways competitive examinations. Major companies like Yahoo!, Samsung, ZOHO Corporation, Yatra.com, Juno Online, TCS, Wipro Technologies, etc have visited the campus for placements. T R | NOVEMBER 2017

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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, DHARWAD: SPEARHEADING TOWARDS AN AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION The University aims at providing leadership in teaching, research and extension related to agriculture and allied sciences and is strongly committed to developing the needed excellent manpower and useful technologies and their dissemination to serve the farming community of the state, in general, and the University jurisdiction, in particular.

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and conferred with the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2015.It is accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, up to 2019.

Quality Education– The Prime Objective of UASD The University offers an array of academic programs, including five Under Graduate degree programs (Bachelor in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Marketing, Forestry Sciences, Community Sciences, Food Technology and Agriculture Engineering) at four college campuses (Dharwad, Vijayapura, Hanumanamatti and Sirsi) and three Post Graduate degree programs (M.Sc. and /or PhD) at three campuses. UASD offers Masters’ Degree Programs in 22 disciplines and Ph.D. Programs in 16 disciplines. In addition, two years Diploma (Agri.) course is being offered at seven campuses namely, Dharwad, Vijayapura, Kumatha, Jamakhandi, Konnur, Nippani and Hanumanamatti.

Currently, it hosts about 4000 students in Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and Diploma programs. It has a cosmopolitan outlook with students admitted from the ICAR stream, DBT-JNU entrance test and international

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nominations from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan, Kenya, Canada, USA, Nigeria, and so on.

The University and its sub campuses are equipped with well-furnished modern administrative and office buildings, class rooms and research laboratories, hostels, library, and sports facilities. It also houses the following: Institute of Agri-Biotechnology (IABT); Agri-Business and Export Knowledge Centre; Institute of Organic Farming; Pesticide Residue Testing and Quality Analysis Laboratory; Food Testing and Processing Laboratory; Krishi Community Radio Station and Seed Processing Unit, Global Forum for Climate Change, International Center for Agriculture Development (ICAD)

etc. The University has signed more than 100 MOUs with several national and international educational and research institutions.

Eminent Alumni Since its establishment, UASD has produced thousands of graduates who have made it big in different walks of life, including farming, agribusiness, civil administration, civil society, politics and foreign affairs. Some notable alumni include a) Dr. Ashok Dalwai, Secretary to Agriculture Department, Government of India, b) Mr. L. K. Atheeq, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Karnataka, c) Dr. Basavaraj Girennavar (Agribusiness), and so on.

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Insightful Leadership UASD has flourished under the astute leadership of the present Vice Chancellor, Dr. D.P. Biradar. He is a Doctorate from the University of Illinois, USA, holding three post docs from US, UK, and Germany. He has bagged several awards including CV Raman Young Scientist Award, Dewang Mehta and Golden Globe Tigers in educational leadership awards. Ever since he joined the University as the Chief Executive, he has initiated several innovative programmes and has contributed immensely for the development of the University. Some of them include: 1) Establishment of International Centre for Agricultural Development (ICAD); 2) Global Water Meet for Climate Change Adaptation: Agrarian Perspectives was organized duirng 24-26 October 2016 which culminated in Dharwad Declaration 2016 and setting up of Global Forum for Climate Change Adaptation; 3) Introductionof a unique “Study Abroad Programme” for UG and PG students; 4) Staff Research Projects have been increased with enhanced budgetary support; 5) Raith Chetana a Help Line (1800-425-1150) was started at UAS, Dharwad in association with Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (DIMHANS) to attend calls of farmers in distress and counsel them; 6) Special training for Yuva Krishika and Yuva Krishi Mahile winners and Jai Jawan- Jai Kisan programme for training Ex Service men. Here the awardees have been invited to the University for specialized training programme for faster transfer of technology and effective implementation; 7) Farm Science Journal in collaboration with UHS, Bagalkot, UAHS, Shivamogga and UAS, Raichur; 8) Decentralization of administrative and financial powers and application of ICT; and 9) Deputation of large number of scientists to international organizations for training/conference; 10) Initiated new academic programmes in Agricultural Engineering and Diploma in Forestry; 11) Supported leadership programme in developing course curriculum in Nepal Agriculture and Forestry University and capacity building in seed research and processing in LUANAR, Malawi (Africa); 12) Initiated special training programmes for the Faculty and Staff and Induction Training Programmes for the New Recruitees.

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The University not only aims at achieving educational excellence, but has also taken major steps to support the students financially. Some of these include: i) Post-Doctoral Fellowships; ii) General Merit Fellowships; iii) UAS Merit Fellowships; iv) Cash awards; v) Zero mess bills and laptop to SC/ST students; vi) Financial support to PG students to attend national academic events; vii) Fellowship to PG students under Staff Research Project; viii) Financial support for International Study Abroad Program; ix) Financial support for innovative research projects; etc.

Annual Events and Extra-Curricular Activities UASD conducts a number of annual events and activities with the objective of maintaining a balance between education and co-curricular activities. These events attract massive participation from the students. Every year, it organizes a mega event called ‘Krishi Mela’, encouraging participation from 15 lakh people. Apart from that, a number of other events are conducted annually including Youth festival, Sports Meet, Athletic Meet, Students’ Association Programmes, induction to newcomers and farewell to passing out students, Zonal Research and Extension Policy Formulation workshops, National workshops, Symposia, and Seminars.

Career Opportunities for Students at UASD Agriculture graduates have a wide range of career options to choose from. A student with a degree in agriculture develops the knowledge and skills to manage agriculture businesses or work in various fields of education, research and outreach in agriculture, marketing, forestry, community/home sciences, food processing, agricultural engineering fields and so on. Through UASD, a student can also have a career in farming, agribusiness, self-enterprise, voluntary organizations, and research positions in public and private sectors, along with research and teaching avenues in national and foreign universities. T R

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