The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year 2023

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engineering education keeps pace with these developments and prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow.

Moreover, bringing engineering education and engineering practice closer together bids significant effort and requires tremendous determination and persistence on the part of educators. The two worlds serve separate objectives, have different operating systems and frameworks, and are regulated by different policies. It is the complete responsibility of higher education providers that the amalgamation of the two worlds over time is ensured.

In recent years, there has been a shift in the focus of engineering education towards a more hands-on and interdisciplinary approach. This has led to the development of new teaching methods that integrate practical experience with theoretical

knowledge, giving students a wellrounded education that prepares them for real-world challenges. And it is the colleges and universities that produce the engineers who will shape our future.

In this edition, 'The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year, 2023' , The Knowledge Review has scoured the country to find the colleges that are leading the way in engineering education. From innovative teaching methods to cutting-edge research facilities, these colleges are setting the standard for engineering education. The in-depth interviews of each institutions on the pages of the magazine provide a comprehensive look at what makes them unique and why they deserve to be recognized as the most dynamic engineering colleges of the year.

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Anand Engineering College (AEC)

Atharva College of Engineering

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Banasthali Vidyapith

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KIET Group of Institutions

MIT College of Railway Engineering and Research (MITCORER)

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE)

Rajarambapu Institute of Technology

Sanjivani College of Engineering

Sreenidhi Institute (SNIST), Hyderabad

Vellore Institute of Technology

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Anand Engineering College (AEC) provisions systems and processes that are being continuously tuned to accord with its mission of contributing to the national cause of building a pool of competent professionals for deployment.

Atharva College of Engineering, established in the year 1999, believes in producing well discipline, practicaloriented, highly knowledgeable engineers to serve not only themselves but for society and the nation.

Banasthali Vidyapith is an autonomy provided under the deemed university status and has innovatively restructured the engineering courses offered, which include subjects ranging from the traditional as well the emerging areas to the highest level of research

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KIET Group of Institutions is a pioneer in the technical education domain with a strength of 6800+ students. KIET Group of Institutions is moving efficiently towards its vision of shaping young minds with skill-oriented and value-based education.

MITCORER aspires to train the students who will provide solutions to the greatest technological and social challenges of the 21st century. Its vision is to create future leaders who would manage and lead powerful organisations.

Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering provides the best professional environment to engineering students in terms of academics and non-academics to create true, aesthetically sensitive, socially committed and technologically competent engineering professionals.

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Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, established in 1983, is a leading technological Institute in Western Maharashtra through its dedicated and disciplined approach to providing quality technical education over a period of more than thirty-seven years.

Sanjivani College of Engineering is one of the premier technical institutes in Maharashtra state in the unaided sector. Established in 1983, the institute had its vision for social transformation and upliftment of rural masses through education, training and research.

Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology strives to achieve academic excellence through a futuristic outlook in a well-disciplined environment. With two decades of experience, its success and growth are truly exceptional.

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Vellore Institute of Technology was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education.

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KIET Group of Instuons is an offspring of a non-profit organizaon. Therefore, the way we look at educaon has always been pathbreaking.

IIn the golden era, the longing for a better lifestyle has been the prime agenda for multi-cultural societies. In the eyes of communities, the potential for a better quality of distinct personality is interdependent upon the quality of resources in consumption.

The resources are available to augment this generation are based on values, norms, and ethics. While considering an individual’s values, their conscience desires the quality of guidance to improve their status when aspiring for a higher platform in the upcoming trends worldwide, a very common and generic question arises,

'Why is it essential to aim for higher aspirations for better opportunities in global diversity?'

Well! The answer is simple- 'For generational evolution in the contemporary global hierarchy.'

And evolution is a very eminent step for change in the industry, the companies across the world are relying on engineers who are setting the pace for evolutionary trends in the industry. Whereas the quality engineering institutes are helping the industries to keep to that pace of innovation.

One such Institute that is setting the pace of innovation and evolution of the industries is the KIET Group of Institutions . Under the able guidance of the Director of the college Dr. A Garg , the institution is a flagbearer of quality resources while promising the aspirants the tools to innovate the respective industries gracefully.

In an interactive conversation with The Knowledge Review , Dr. A Garg shares a well-curated curriculum of the Institute that is setting the pace for changing paradigm shifts of innovation across industries.

The Inception

With a sheer focus on grooming young minds with skill-oriented and valuebased education, the KIET Group of Institutions has turned out to be a pioneer in the field of ground-breaking or unorthodox learning approaches.

The Institute was established in 1998 with a dream to preserve and impart quality education under the aegis of Krishna Charitable Society , a nonprofit making organization (NGO). It is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University , Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and has been lately accredited with NAAC 'A+' Grade.

Moreover, in a time span of 24 years, it has named many accolades and Education Excellence Awards under its name, which acts as a testimony to the fact that the Institute is among the top engineering colleges in Delhi NCR. The well-developed campus’

Dr. Amik Garg Director, KIET Group of Instuons

infrastructure is another extension of this fact. Its campus adorns all the latest amenities and facilities, including eight departmental libraries, an air-conditioned cafeteria, a general departmental store, an ATM facility, and a medical facility, among various others.

Additionally, a shift from the 'usual' teaching pedagogies is what the Institute believes in. Henceforth, they aim to prepare global citizens by honing students’ skills and giving them exposure to foreign languages, events, and internships.

The Progressive Sharp Sight KIET Group of Institutions is an offspring of a non-profit organization.

Therefore, the way of initiating education has always been pathbreaking.

Highlighting the vision of the Institute, Dr. Garg says, "The Institute envisions becoming a leading institution nationally in the area of professional education, research and innovation for serving the global community."

Mission Statements

The Institute has embraced the opportunity to impart quality professional education, skills, and values through outcome-based innovative teaching-learning processes in all spheres. To allocate such zeal, the prime mission statement states:

Ÿ To undertake collaborative

interdisciplinary research as a corequisite for professional education and simultaneously solve problems faced by society and industry.

Ÿ To create an ambience of innovation, entrepreneurship, and consultancy for future leaders and innovators.

Ÿ To keep faculty members enthusiastic through continuous professional development and a positive working environment.

Core Values

Ÿ Academic excellence

Ÿ Collaborative and interdisciplinary research culture

Ÿ Conducive eco-system

Ÿ Strong humanitarian values and Ethics

The Developing Hand

Dr. A Garg currently serves as the Director of KIET Group of Institutions (Delhi-NCR), Ghaziabad. He holds his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University in 1986 (erstwhile Delhi College of Engineering) and subsequently both M.Tech and Ph.D (Industrial Engineering) from IIT Delhi. He also received an award of commendation for innovation in the workplace from the government in 2004.

He is an accomplished engineering professional based out of Delhi. He carries 35+ years of experience in industry and academia, which majorly comprises working with different government and private organizations in various leadership roles.

Dr. A Garg's foresightedness and the attitude to go beyond the 'TRADITIONAL' have always helped KIET boost its outreach and development. As an academic leader, his focus has always been to create experienced engineers duly aligned with the needs of Industry 4.0. It is the result of his clear vision that the Institute could lead change and earn laurels of success in the name of the KIET Group of Institutions.

The Future Prospects

The main priority of the esteemed college is to prepare well-mannered and learning students who excel not just in academics but also in extracurricular activities. The day they will face the real world, they won't hesitate or push themselves back, be it any sort of challenge.

The college also strives to provide quality education for all the latest courses approved by the university. It's been almost a year since the college

introduced two new branches in the CSE programme – CSE Artificial Intelligence and CSE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

The Distinctive Honours

The Institute does not run on the traditional methodology of producing blank-headed bookworms. It rather wants the young KIETians to explore the world from a realistic point of view without demeaning the value of academics. Hence, to create a balance between theoretical and practical knowledge, the Institute has onboarded PhD scholars with relevant industry experience as faculty members. As mentors, they help the students learn and explore academic topics from both subjective and realistic perspectives. Also, they incorporated the latest and innovative teaching methodology to make teaching-learning interesting and student-oriented. The use of ICT-based teaching, including the usage of easily portable tablets by their faculty members, along with wi-fi internet facility at the campus, facilitate the faculty members as well as students to access maximum online resources for research activities.

The Universal Effect

A peaceful and joyful mind is the best when it comes to productivity. This is why the Institute has always promoted the idea of creating student clubs, which is the primary source of recognizing the hidden talent of its students. Be it dancing, singing, dramatics, robotics, quizzes, poetry, or working for a social cause, the Institute is involved in a range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities that make its students different from others.

"Initially, it was not a smooth-sailing task to encourage students to stop

hesitating and create a student club in a full-fledged manner. But, as the Institute was clear about the fact that they wanted to nurture the students as lions, they started taking sessions on how these activities would help them create a confident personality in the future," Dr. Garg said, highlighting the balance of curricular and extra-curricular activities at the Institute.

"The Institute gave them complete rights to request the Institute for any support/help that is essential for representing KIET on inter or intra level. Today, the Institute does not need to encourage students anymore. They plan and coordinate the entire events themselves, and the faculty is there just for mental support and guidance," Dr. Garg further adds.

The Multi-Industrial Engagement

The Institute has set up numerous labs

through tie-ups such as D-link, AppleiOS University Program, e-Yantra embedded systems, Paramsavaksupercomputing facility, and Robotics Lab to assist them in preparing industry-ready professionals. Apart from industry connections, they have established cloud computing and online learning (e-Learning), which allows for easier sharing of data between peers as well as students and teachers.

Side-by-side, the Institute has introduced foreign language programs on German, Japanese, and Korean languages so that language is never a barrier to the students when they plan to work overseas or deal with foreign clients in India.

Furthermore, the Institute has created an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council that is centred on making the students more competitive in the job

Furthermore, we have created an Innovaon & Entrepreneurship Council that is centered on making the students more compeve for the job market and leading to the creaon of marketready projects.

market and leading to the creation of market-ready projects.

The Mega Hits

The most recent achievement of the Institute is that the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and AICTE chose KIET Group of Institutions as one of the official nodal centres to host the Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale, Hardware Edition. The event was th organized at the campus from 25 th August to 29 January 2022, wherein the Institute welcomed 15 teams from across the country. Other notable achievements, accolades, accreditations, and awards include:

Ÿ National Award for Technology Business Incubator 2020

Ÿ Institution of Happiness Award

Ÿ Institution of the year – North Award

Ÿ Excellence in Promoting IndustryAcademic Interface North

Ÿ Outstanding Engineering Institute for Promoting Industry-Academia Interface

th th Ÿ 187 Rank in Engineering and 97 Rank in Pharmacy as per NIRF 2022 Ranking

Ÿ NBA Accreditation for all eligible programs

Ÿ NAAC Accreditation 'A+' Grade

Ÿ SIRO Recognition by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

Ÿ Certificate of Citation in rd recognition of 3 Rank in ARIIA2021

Ÿ Certificate of Excellence for ‘Best Educational Group’ by Federation for World Academics (FWA)

Academic Council

Ÿ Certificate of Citation in recognition of getting accreditation for the B.Pharma program by NBA

Ÿ Certificate of Citation in recognition of getting accreditation for Engineering and Management program by NBA

The Upcoming Effects

The Institute envisions keeping a positive mindset and strong determination while moving ahead to adopt futuristic educational technologies. The Institute comprises a group of like-minded individuals who do not believe in following obsolete traditional methods. Therefore, they are going to walk parallel, hand-inhand with the drastic evolution that is soon going to rule the academic sector.

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E instrumental in advancing civilization, inspiring innovations that enhance the quality of life and result in a profound change in social structure. They assist with and support initiatives that enhance the economy.

Businesses need to become more nimble because of how quickly technology is developing. 87 per cent of business leaders regard digitalization as their top priority, according to a Gartner survey. However, the required operational, technological, and human capabilities must be developed to realize the benefits of a fantastic digital business vision fully.

The disruptive digital technologies anticipated to grow significantly in the following decade, both domestically and globally, were identified through a detailed examination by Boston Consulting Group.

The internet of things (IoT), big data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud computing, 3D printing, social and mobile, virtual reality, and blockchain were among the technologies the study highlighted as having the potential to alter the industry in the ensuing ten years significantly. The study highlighted the supplementary skills required for these technologies and upcoming job roles.

Artificial Intelligence

It was propelled by machine learning, computer vision, and the internet of things, fast evolving as a powerful general-purpose technology and is being pursued widely across all major sectors. It is one set of technologies that is witnessing unprecedented levels of investment across the world.

Internet of Things

From smart homes to driverless cars to industrial, IoT is redefining how we live. Like all digital technologies, the price and performance of IoT technologies is evolving at an exponential rate. The result is to make 'the invisible visible at scale.' We can track our physical context with increasing granularity at everexpanding levels and dramatically improve their performance.

Robotics

The demand for robots for personal services and in many other industries, including healthcare, safety, and critical applications, is increasing. Robot suppression will become a key industry in the future.

Cyber Security

Strict data protection directives and rising cyber terrorism drive the cybersecurity market to increase. Healthcare, BFSI, IT, and Telecom industry verticals are expected to expand the utility of cybersecurity.

Blockchain

Blockchain is another technology attracting a lot of investments. Though the technology hasn't reached a mature stage, blockchain is touted as the second generation of the internet and is finding applications in BFSI, healthcare, property management, agriculture, governance, etc.

Quantum Engineering

Discoveries of quantum impact on everything from nanotechnology to biotechnological processes are changing the outlook towards quantum computing. We already have a few degree-granting programs with names like 'engineering physics,' but this is a reasonably broad label. Engineers in quantum engineering could work on chip fabrication, quantum computers, cryptography, nanotechnology, etc.

3D Printing and Design

3D printing is fast becoming mainstream, with 3D printers being imagined for applications ranging from the manufacture of airplane wings to buildings, while the cost of 3D printing is falling substantially. With the rise of 3D printing as a manufacturing means, the need for engineers who know how to design for 3D printing will be high.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

These two are becoming increasingly popular trends in consumer electronics, gaming, retail, industrial applications, healthcare, social communications, etc. It is predicted that augmented reality will have one billion users by 2020.

The AR market is growing owing to its software growth, while the VR market is witnessing high growth due to its hardware growth.

Future Trends of Engineering Education

It gets essential to understand the

future direction of global engineering education and identify the defining trends to support positive educational change and build the next-gen engineering talent in the country.

Listed below are some of the trends waving their way in engineering education:

Shift to Quality Education at Scale

The next task in front of the nation is to bring about a revolution in the quality of engineering education at scale under constrained budgets. There lies the challenge and our ability to innovate and adopt the latest trends in curricula and pedagogy.

Shift to Student Centricity

Another pertinent shift in the waiting is moving towards student centricity. Our engineering education needs to cater to millennials and centennials with low attention spans effectively and expect flexibility in learning. In the longer run, some of the leading engineering programs are moving towards delivering integrated student-centred learning at scale through a combination of off-campus and on-campus education that is personalized, experiential, and flexible.

To sum up,

Engineering education in India will look significantly different in the future than it did in the past. Because of this, more people will be aware of the importance of engineers to society.

Engineers will also have more chances to get employment and earn a respectable livelihood. Students who desire to pursue jobs in this industry are living in an exciting time.

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A Renowned Institution Dedicated to Excellence in Education, Research, and Knowledge Creation

Universities cannot keep ignoring their responsibility to help students become workforce-ready. Even if there is a gap between what businesses desire and what they seek, students continue to study after high school to get employment opportunities and earn money. Career preparedness must be prioritized because colleges are entrusted to nurture of the talent of future workers. Higher education is the source of professional capabilities for industry executives.

Jobs requiring a degree have decreased by 45 per cent since the commencement of COVID-19, demonstrating that businesses increasingly emphasize abilities and experience more than getting a college degree. For this reason, educational institutions must assess how well they prepare students for the workplace and modify their co-curricular and academic programs accordingly. They must also constantly change their specializations and programs to reflect the abilities that employers value.

The College of Engineering, Sakharale, currently known as the Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) , Rajaramnagar, was founded in 1983. The goal was to become an internationally renowned institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and the creation and dissemination of information to create socially responsible professionals. RIT has a beautiful green campus of 17 hectares and buildings covering 54,000 sq. m. RIT has emerged as a leading technological institute in Western Maharashtra through its dedicated and disciplined approach to providing quality technical education over more than thirty-seven years.

To learn more about the institute, dive down.

The Director's Message

RIT has developed an admirable reputation among Indian engineering institutes over the course of more than three decades. With the ultimate goal of student happiness, RIT emphasizes providing students with a high-quality education by involving and empowering its teachers. The team prioritizes both research and knowledge generation at the same time. Currently, the institute has 46 patents registered and six marketable products.

The faculty is aware of its obligation to develop a student from the 12th grade into a professional engineer over the course of four formative years. As a result, it ensures that students acquire technical knowledge and a broad range of abilities that will prepare them for life in the real world. It has drawn talented, youthful faculty who support and advise students in their academic, research, sports, and cultural endeavors. Its students' commitment to their objectives, as well as their integrity and care for the rural society they live in, are of the utmost importance.

“ STEM and Engineering are a huge part of solving some of the big problems we have today, and we need to work together to get the answers. “

The institution successfully uses the academic autonomy awarded by UGC and Shivaji University Kolhapurawarded academic autonomy. The institute has implemented a choicebased curriculum structure (CBCS), an honors program, a minor program, and cutting-edge teaching and learning methods like PBL and the flipped classroom. The use of ICT tools to enhance educational quality is heavily stressed at RIT. In the eighth semester's final exam, there are four uniquely created choice-based verticals. According to their future goals, students can select any one of the three verticals: entrepreneurial development research experience, industry internship, or capstone project. Through in-plant training, internships, and actual projects based on industry, its students connect with industry continuously.

The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year, 2023

"We insist that our faculty continuously upgrade to provide direction for future teaching-learning innovations. RIT has consistently produced excellent results and placements, and its alumni can be found in prominent organizations in India and overseas," says the management.

The Technical Education Quality Improvement Program II (TEQIP II), a World Bank project with funding of Rs. 6 crores for postgraduate programs and research that is innovation-driven has been completed by the institute. According to a 2016 NIRF study by the MHRD and AICTE, the institution came in at number 75 among the top 100 technical institutes. The NBA in New Delhi has accredited and reaccredited most of its programs, and the institute is NAAC-accredited with an 'A+' grade.

Through NETRA, RIT has launched a center for innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurial development (National ESDM Technology Research Academy). The Maharashtra Innovation Society, Maharashtra, has chosen it to lead the startup activity in RIT with a funding of Rs. 5 crores. Additionally, it has secured Rs. 3 crores in funding from the Indian

government's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. Eight student startups and four external entrepreneurs are supported by this RIT program. RIT has 55 registered patents, 12 products are commercialized and received external funding of Rs. 2.06 crores.

RIT's core principle is to "Develop no tiny plans, for they have no magic to stir men's blood; make huge plans, aim high in hope, and work. If these are values you believe in too, you will do well at RIT. If you have the drive and determination, come to RIT, and we will help you realize your dreams!"

Kasegaon Education Society

One of the top educational institutions in Western Maharashtra is the Kasegaon Education Society. The late Shri. Rajarambapu Patil, a prominent leader, founded it in 1945. Society concentrated on bringing education to the rural masses by considering the requirement for time. The society established schools in the adjacent

villages and a hostel at Kasegaon for kids from lower socioeconomic classes.

Hon. Jayant PatilEx. , who was Minister Water Resource Development and CAD, Government of Maharashtra and Member BOG, RIT. His son, entered public life through educational endeavors, just like his father before his premature and tragic death in 1984. Hon. Jayant Patil transformed society over time by expanding educational resources. Currently, the society is home to 15 higher education institutions and 31 primary and secondary schools. This primarily consists of two information technology institutes, three arts, commerce, and science colleges, an engineering college, a polytechnic, two management institutes, a nursing institute, an agricultural polytechnic, a pharmacy college, and an international school.

Several renowned awards, including the 'Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Dalitmitra Puraskar' and the 'State Prize for Educational Institutes' have been given to the society. The society has also received certificates of recognition from C-DAC and MKCL for its outstanding contribution to computer literacy.

The 1983 establishment of the Rajarambapu Institute of Technology has established itself as a significant step forward for society and a tool for broadening its horizons.

Awards and Achievements at Institute Level

The Unique Selling Points and Achievements of Institute level, Staff and Students are as follows: •RIT is an Autonomous Institute since 2011-2012.

•Institute is accredited with 'A+' grade by NAAC .

•National Institutional Ranking

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•2016 - Institute is ranked 75 th across all over India, 7 at st State level and 1 in Shivaji University, Kolhapur as per MHRD, Government of India. nd

•2017 - Ranked 172 across all th over India and 14 at State level.

•2021 – Ranked in the band of 201 – 250 Institutions in India.

•RIT is ranked within the first 50 Institutions across all over India in ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) in August 2021.

•RIT is awarded Platinum Rank in first 150 Institutes in AICTE-CII Survey 2020.

•All eligible UG and PG programmes are accredited / reaccredited by NBA, New Delhi.

•Institute is TEQIP (Technical Education Quantity Improvement Program) Phase II funded with project funding of

Rs. 6.00 crore from the World Bank through Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

•RIT is rated as AAA+ Institution in Engineering Special Rating in West Zone of India's Best Engineering Colleges 2021 survey by Careers 360.

•RIT has won One District One Green Champion award for Swachhata Action PlanExemplary Performance Awards 2020 -2021 by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, New Delhi (MGNCRE).

•Permission is granted by AICTE for International admissions under Foreign National (FN) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) quota.

•Institute is accredited by the Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata.

•Institute has implemented Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) from first to final year students. Honor and Minor certification is offered with additional 20 credits. Foreign languages like Japanese, German are incorporated in the curriculum. RIT is preparing students for competitive examinations such as GATE, GRE through Finishing School.

•More than 50 student clubs are established for holistic development of students. E.g., Sports, Dramatics, Dance, Art, Music, Media Cell, Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV), Internet of Things (IoT) etc.

•RIT has signed 150+ MoUs with Industries, Research Organizations and Universities in India and 10+ with Foreign Universities. Some prominent among these are -

•Lawrence Technological University Southfield, USA

•Canadian Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship and Management CITEM Ontario – Canada

•University of Nottingham –Malaysia

•Asia University - Taiwan

•BICOL UniversityPhilippines

•Teesside University, Middlesbrough – London

•Infrastructure UniversityKuala Lumpur

•Universitas Pendidikan –Indonesia.

•RIT has a dedicated R&D cell to nurture the research, innovation and entrepreneurship ideas among faculty and students. RIT has received grants worth Rs. 1.5 crores in the last three years from AICTE, Department of Science & Technology (DST) and industries. Institute has 55 patents filed. Its 12 products are commercialized .

•Funds of Rs. 5 crores are sanctioned for RIT-TBI through Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSINS). Institute has established NETRARIT Foundation , a Section 8 Company registered to GOI, which is Technology Business Incubator with the vision 'To convert Engineering Campus into Product Innovation Center (PIC). ' Currently 25 Startups have been incubated from the sectors like AgriTech, Healthcare, IoT, Robotics, Manufacturing, etc.

•Placement – Every year more than 75 per cent to 80 per cent students are placed.

•Institute is selected for funding for Idea Development, Evaluation and Application ( IDEA) Lab by AICTE with Rs. 1.05 crores. The objective of IDEA Lab is to

develop. innovative and creative engineers with Learning by Doing.

•RIT publishes Journal of Engineering Education Transformations (JEET) in partnership with Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE). It is a Journal with a focus on Engineering Education Research. It is a Scopus Index Journal published every quarter.

•Community Radio Station (CRS) is established in 2021 with the name of Radio Sugar 90.8 to fulfill the social responsibility.

Aligning Innovation with Knowledge

RIT strives to provide innovation and excellence in academic design, delivery, and evaluation to guarantee that students are comprehensively developed for employability, entrepreneurship, and higher education. The team produces and maintains the curriculum to provide experiential learning through industry links and adapt the curriculum to the changing needs of business and society globally.

To recruit talent, the institute wants to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technological research, innovation, and intellectual property production. Additionally, it aims to keep talent by fostering connections based on accountability, engagement, mutual respect, professionalism, and integrity.

To develop students into socially responsible global citizens, the institute uses alums to help build leadership skills, social awareness, and a passion for lifelong learning. It also works to develop and maintain world-class infrastructure and adopt contemporary automation technologies for organizational efficiency.

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Sreenidhi Institute (SNIST), Hyderabad

The Provenance of New Age Professionals

This quote reflects a beautiful expression of education that equips a student with the knowledge to look at the world from a holistic approach the way it is, thereby transforming young minds into innovative and productive professionals.

Productive professionals are created with scientific education, the right mentoring, and effective grooming with the required subject knowledge including modern developments. With professional expertise, well-equipped infrastructure, experienced faculties, and many other essential aspects, Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology based in Hyderabad is the source of modern professionals.

Guided under the able leadership of its CEO, Mr. Abhijit Rao Katikaneni , Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology has achieved a new benchmark in developing smart and well-trained professionals who have achieved different respected levels in the modern industry.

The Humble Beginning Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST)–Hyderabad, sponsored by Sree Educational Group was established in the year 1997 by Chairman Dr. K.T. Mahhe, an extraordinary educationist, a pragmatic leader, and a dynamic entrepreneur with rich experience in Academics and Industry.

A genuine commitment to the mission and dedicated leadership has made SNIST one of the finest and most wellrecognized higher educational institutions in India. A variety of facilities in the campus includes state-

of-the-art labs with sophisticated equipment, libraries, Wi-fi enabled campus, knowledge center, lavish AC auditoriums, smart classrooms, hostels with premium facilities, amenities on campus including ATM, bookstores, dining options, cafeterias, playground and many more give the students a truly fulfilling and enriching experience.

Highly qualified faculty, flexible and dynamic curriculum, exciting research projects, and global connections are the features that set SNIST ahead of the rest. The students here are encouraged to participate in a wide range of academic, practical, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs to gain the required exposure to various social, cultural, and intellectual opportunities and challenges. Such interesting learning experiences have transformed its students into multi-skilled and multi-tasking personalities, ensuring success in their lives and careers.

"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows."

Sydney J. Harris

Salient Features

Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology strives to achieve academic excellence through a futuristic outlook in a well-disciplined environment by applying the following principles:

Ÿ Commitment to continuous improvement in all areas.

Ÿ Involvement of people with academic expertise and industrial knowledge at all levels.

Ÿ Up-gradation of infrastructure and facilities from time to time.

The Value Education

The teaching methodology implemented in Sreenidhi Institute is based on its profound curriculum, which covers the subjects properly from various aspects of theoretical, practical and research-based practices. The students get to learn from different sources including modern technologies that encourage insightful learning developing their inquisitive skills and creative capabilities.

Visionary Leadership

Abhijit K is a man of purpose who harbors the vision of using advancements in technology, to make the world a better place. He imbibes within every member the same vision and the habit of life-long learning. Abhijit has been active in bringing about positive changes in the environment that inspire the students about the values and guiding principles that equip them in transforming them into successful leaders and entrepreneurs.

With a confident smile, he exclaims, "I am proud of the institute's direction, the faculty members uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, our staff is highly dedicated and committed, and we have enriched students' experience at SNIST year on year and will continue to do so in the coming years."

Building with Technology

He observed that technology is driving change around at a breakneck speed. st The 21-century is remembered for its advancements in technology and the

the forefront of these innovations are engineers. These transformations will have a profound impact on the way they live, work and learn.

Technological innovations help bridge gaps and create an impact. The wellequipped lab and teaching systems enable the students to explore new opportunities and learn the business skills essential in the modern world.

Rising from Challenges

According to Abhijit, the technological transformations were not smooth and predictable. Several challenges regarding acceptance, adaptability, compatibility and adjustments were faced. The management implemented orientation sessions with regular communication and practice in tackling the issue.

Challenges are a part of our lives. It is good to see and experience the challenges in the early stages itself as they provide the real market wisdom required to work efficiently and bring about change. The practical sessions and case studies provided on certain real-life business scenarios provides

Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.

Mr. Abhijit Rao K CEO, Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology

them with excellent opportunities in applying their knowledge. In the initial stages, they came across challenges at certain levels, but the leadership focused on the central objective and got solutions through the positive approach of the team members.

Guiding Words

Replying as his advice to young professionals entering the education sector, Abhijit instructs them to develop a learner's approach with a patient and polite attitude. These young students are very smart and intelligent as their questions are very unique and thought-provoking. He advises to develop an attitude of helpfulness and dedication. " It is during the work and continuous interactions that you will realize several new aspects. This practical learning will strengthen you in becoming a seasoned education professional," he states.

Embarking on a Dynamic Future

At Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, the team endeavored for excellence, aiming to equip the engineers of tomorrow with the skills and exposure to be at the forefront of their field. The institution strives to provide a holistic quality education to its students, in ensuring they are well equipped to meet all types of life challenges. The institute focuses on the development of in-depth skill-building to best equip the students for life after graduation. The vision of using advancements in technology, to make the world a better place is imbibed within all the students supported with the habit of life-long learning.

Impressive Placement Record

The quality of education, the dynamism and energy displayed by the students has yielded steadily growing campus placements across several industrial sectors including banking and finance, software development,

education, automobile, telecom, SaaS, e-commerce, digital media, retail, FMCG, consumer electronics, IT & ITES, Product Based & Core companies and many more.

The Training and Placement Cell of SNIST called as Career Development Center(CDC) has emerged as one of the most happening destinations for many national and multinational organizations for recruiting fresh talent nurtured on the campus. In its journey towards excellence, the management, faculty and placement departments work in close coordination to achieve the desired targets of student employment. Regular mentoring and one-on-one counseling sessions are provided to students facing difficulties in the recruitment process.

Career Development Centre headed by Director Mr. Vasudeva Rao Yellapu with experienced team placed students with average CTC of 6.5 LPA and highest CTC of 45 LPA. More than 30,000+ students are placed across the years who rose top management levels as CEOs, CTOs, CMOs etc. World's BIG4 companies visit SNIST under CDC. Students trained on emerging technologies and coding skills to equip with highest CTC offers. CDC conducts International University day and closely work on CICTR and other Corporate Trainings as well.

Highlights :

Ÿ Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad was established in the year 1997 (25 years old).

Ÿ First Engineering College in Telangana to be accredited by NBA among 191 engineering colleges affiliated to JNTU, Hyderabad .

Ÿ SNIST is also accredited with "A+" Grade by NAAC

Ÿ SNIST is the first to become

Autonomous among all engineering colleges affiliated to JNTU, Hyderabad.

Ÿ SNIST was accredited by NBA of AICTE within 5 years of its existence.

Ÿ Top rankers (2% to 5%) of Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) examinations join SNIST.

Ÿ SNIST has Student's Exchange Programs with top Universities of the USA - Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Bridgeport and University of Detroit Mercy.

Top Companies have Centre of Excellence (CoE) with SNIST :

Ÿ CISCO Networking Academy

Ÿ AWS Academy

Ÿ Palo Alto Cyber Security Academy

Ÿ Microchip Academy

Ÿ Red Hat Academy

Ÿ CoE with Virtusa

Ÿ CoE with Amazon on AI & ML

Ÿ CoE with EPAM

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Placement Highlights

Ÿ The placements in SNIST have been growing consistently with an average growth rate of 42.9 per cent over the last 7 years regularly at rising direction.

Ÿ SNIST maintained 90 per cent Plus Placement percentage.

Ÿ Indian multinational organizations including Wipro, Cognizant , and Infosys have consistently hired employees from SNIST in the past ten consecutive years.

Ÿ Amazon, Adobe, CtrlS, Cisco, Deloitte, Dell, Experian, HSBC, Hyundai, Deloitte, Intergraph, Infotech, Juspay, L&T, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Samsung, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mu Sigma, NCR Corporation, Virtusa, Codenation, Ashok Leyland, HCL Technologies, Accenture, Cognizant, Synopsys, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cap Gemini, IBM, Tech Mahindra, etc.

Every year, new companies are visiting SNIST including the ones which are

the latest in innovation and market disruption. Uber-India visited SNIST in 2017, as soon as it became popular in India in 2016. Amazon visited SNIST in 2014 in a similar way. This bears testimony to the fact that SNIST is of high preference for both wellestablished and upcoming MNCs. More than 300 companies visited in 2022. 216 + companies visited in 2023 as on date still counting +.

Some interesting placement statistics of SNIST from the year 2021-22 Batch:

Ÿ The total offers received were 1910.

Ÿ Highest CTC bagged was ₹38 Lakhs per annum.

Ÿ The average CTC recorded was ₹5.6 Lakhs annually.

Ÿ 90 per cent of Placement Record Registered.

Ÿ For the 2023 batch, average CTC is ₹6.5 Lakhs per annum.

Ÿ Placements have already begun for 2023 batch.

Understanding the rise of SNIST as a preferred recruitment destination for Indian companies: Corporate firms are inclined to recruit from SNIST for the following reasons:

Ÿ SNIST follows a stringent student selection procedure on the basis of merit.

Ÿ Its world-class curriculum is constantly updated to match the industry requirements.

Ÿ The highly qualified faculty members with doctoral degrees are actively involved in research and journal publications.

Ÿ SNIST's Internship Programmes ensure every student spends over 7 months working in the industry even before graduation ensuring real life applications of their course.

Ÿ It nurtures the students in every field of their interest. Soft-skills development is an integral part of classroom experience through presentations and open-ended learning techniques.

Ÿ Students are given further avenues to express themselves and develop skills beyond academics through a variety of extracurricular activities including student managed clubs and events.

The consistent placement record illustrates its commitment towards fulfilling the mission.

The

Importance Education

Every human being has a

fundamental need for education. It began to exist along with the human species and will continue for as long as humans exist. It is what gives us knowledge. A vital human virtue is education. Education helps a man develop into a 'man.' Without education, man is an excellent enslaved person with savage logic, as has been observed with some justification. The social side of man is brought into sharper emphasis by education.

of

The pursuit of education denotes man's prominent status in society. The requirement of the hour is fundamental technology. It is crucial to keep up with the pace of technological innovation in today's environment. As has already been observed, the human species has made a slow but sure step towards development with invention and the emergence of a new technological pioneer.

The technological revolution has brought the 'impossible' within our grasp and made it 'possible' by encompassing all of the potential spheres of human existence.

The only real explanation for our comfort and luxury about which we take such pride is technical.

Without further ado, let's dive right in and learn more!

Creative Aspect

Since the beginning of time, engineers have made enormous advancements and discoveries. Engineering might be a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to make an impact because it incorporates concepts and reasoning. Engineers must develop a fundamental understanding of their professional responsibilities.

An engineer should be interested and have the desire to learn new things. You won't be very interested in the experiments if you only study science for grades. There are so many uses for the formulas and concepts that it is unlikely you would want to pursue a career in them.

Engineers need to have a solid awareness of their duties as professionals. One of the rare fields where creativity and engineering coexist is engineering. Its appeal can be attributed to its originality and creativity. Between 2010 and 2020, engineering geologists can anticipate a 21 per cent increase in employment, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics.

Designer at Mind

The world's architects and constructors are engineers. Engineering is believed to be a style of thinking rather than just a degree. Even if the number of engineers in India has increased recently, there is still a continuing need for qualified engineers. The appeal of

engineering is that it may not only lead to new opportunities in a variety of fields but also to lucrative salaries. For students, there are several employment options available with an engineering degree.

An engineer is a qualified professional who develops engineered systems for the good of humanity. They create designs, products, and services that support socioeconomic and human development in various ways.

Personal Involvement

The most effective technique is each engineer's involvement in incorporating safety, public welfare, professional ethics, legal concerns, environmental obligations, quality, and communications into the problemsolving processes that all utilize regularly.

Design for manufacturing, design for reliability, design for maintainability, design for assembly, design for environment, plan for safety, design for economics, etc., are all included in the concurrent process.

Curve for Innovation

The potential for technical innovation to support brand-new, specific businesses are limitless. Building construction, producing materials for handicrafts, the horticultural sector, and extracting pharmaceuticals and perfumes.

Constructing educational institutions, mini, micro, and macro hydroelectric power plants, computer software and hardware, production of electronic goods and daily food products, development of faster transportation facilities, drainage and sewerage

facilities, solid waste disposal schemes for towns and cities, sanitation projects, and the protection of water bodies are just a few of the engineering tasks that call for expert engineering services.

Knowledge of the Latest Trends

Engineers need more than top-notch technical and scientific abilities to succeed and advance prosperity. They must assist us in making wise choices when allocating large quantities of time, money, and human resources to collective goals in a world that are becoming more competitive. Engineers are experts at both doing things correctly and doing the right thing. They must possess a broad, allencompassing background to do this. Engineering education must be integrative since engineering itself is an integrative activity.

Engineers know that proficiency in science and mathematics is essential for career success. However, the 'functional core of engineering' must also be experienced by engineering students. The thrill of taking up an unending challenge and inventing something new. Education requires taking part in the creation of a new product by fusing seemingly unrelated talents.

To sum up, Engineers are typically thought of as persons who apply scientific discoveries to real-world situations. We must train engineers who are leaders who comprehend the science underlying their proposed solutions and the people, problems, and systems they intend to influence.

Vellore Institute of Technology

Turning Engineers into Magicians

Innovation is a product of several failed experiments and one successful presentation. Innovation takes inspiration from an undefined idea and creates wonders for the world. And stating the importance of these experiments and a person's journey with them, Albert Einstein once said, "No amount of experimentation can prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong."

But who are these people who experiment a lot? Noble professions like doctors and scientists will definitely show up. However, there is one name that probably does the greatest number of failed experiments and still has the passion for trying one more time and giving out the final result.

Engineers, you probably must have guessed it right, and the due credit for their tried and tested experiments are often less talked about. As, if shown a man the current cell phones the world is using, it would be a magic trick for him. Putting this into the right words, Elon Musk said, "Engineering is the closest thing to magic that exists in the world."

This is indeed true, connecting the dots looking backwards. And the most prominent engineering colleges across the world are training young minds to become the modern-day magician of their predecessors.

One such institute in India's lush landscapes is the Vellore Institute of Technology, VIT. Today, VIT is one of the finest engineering institutes to study engineering in the country and is aspired by many students worldwide.

In an exchange of words with Dr. G Viswanathan Chancellor , the of VIT shares some insightful intricacies of the adopted pedagogies. Apart from that, he also shares the journey of the institute and maps down the track for the future.

So, let's dive deep into the eccentric journey of VIT!

The Inception Story

The inception story of VIT is more like a bridge between quality higher education and the modern world in the west. Since its inception, VIT has always sought to provide the highest quality education for students across the world. Over the years, the school has also adopted various innovative methods to improve the education standard and create a cosmopolitan atmosphere for students from all corners of the globe.

In Pursuit of Excellence

The Vellore Institute of Technology has set global standards in the field of teaching and research in its relentless pursuit of excellence. In fact, the institute has made this the way of life for everyone and motivates youngsters to pursue more. Apart from that, the Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities is the strength that the university immensely takes pride in while creating a loop of opportunities for student exchange programs and joint research projects for the mutual benefit of students and universities.

Moreover, the VIT campus is spread across a vast area of 372 acres and has state-of-the-art infrastructure to house

and provide sufficient for both students and faculty. The campus further houses many auditoriums, plush open spaces, outdoor stages and many more.

Academically, VIT offers 40 undergraduate programs, 37 postgraduate programs and 13 integrated programs and also follows a 'Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS)' for course registration by the students.

An Extensive Pedagogical Approach

Understanding the importance of practice and experimentation for grooming students to become not just engineers but magicians, VIT has adopted a uniquely curated learning pedagogy for its students. Explaining this, Dr. Viswanathan says, "VIT has

Dr. G Viswanathan Founder and Chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology

been extensively following the Project Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy. The implementation of PBL has facilitated hands-on learning and resulted in substantially enhancing the higher order thinking skills of students."

Some of the important learnings from this extensive PBL pedagogies are:

Ÿ Provides a strong context for learning new ideas and concepts

Ÿ Enables accelerated learning and facilitates higher-order thinking

Ÿ Appeals to slow learners and motivates them to perform well

Ÿ Reduces the gap between theory and practical applications.

A Perfect Equilibrium of Quality Education

The curriculum curated by VIT for students was developed to serve the students with extensive knowledge and upskill them properly. And even the institute management agrees that maintaining that equilibrium is a tough task, but the school management has effectively put up their dedication and assured the maintenance of a smooth knowledge flow for its students.

VIT Student Clubs and Chapters to make every student find an environment where they can learn and grow together.

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Vision

Asserting how the institute has maintained the equilibrium, Dr. Viswanathan says, "Our quality people and their dedication take care of quality in teaching, learning, research and innovation. The process and procedures we follow in teaching, learning and evaluation ensure quality. Curriculums are designed as per the requirement of present and future students so that they can compete with others. Periodic review by the internal and external audit teams and necessary actions taken by the team streamlines the quality process. We are keen for experimental learning and holistic development of students."

Dr. G Viswanathan - Merlin of VIT

Dr. G Viswanathan established Vellore Engineering College in 1984 in the lush vegetation of Vellore with a vision to offer world-class education to students to create a sustainable and innovative future.

In the first year, the college took 180 students and over the years, the college evolved as a mammoth university with over 45,000 students at its campuses. In response to the overwhelming demand from students and parents, VIT is establishing two new campuses, VIT-AP at Amaravati and VIT-Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, from the academic

year 2017-18. Dr. G Viswanathan's vision of making VIT a thriving, multicultural institution has become a reality with students from all the states of India and from 77 countries enrolled in the university.

Today, VIT is one of the top-ranked institutions in India, and as per NIRF 2022 (National Institutional Ranking th Framework), VIT ranks 9 best th university, 10 best institution for th research and 12 best engineering institution in India.

Talking about Dr. G Viswanathan's exceptional vision and leadership skills, the institution's management says, "Dr. G Viswanathan has created opportunities for women and unemployed youth in the region by providing avenues for training on vocational aspects, which encourages them to be self-reliant. His initiatives have helped them augment the standard of living. Dr. GV offers scholarships to students from disadvantaged sections of society to pursue higher education. He has adopted several villages in an effort to improve the quality of life there. He established the Universal Higher Education Trust (UHET) to help the less fortunate students access higher education."

A Truly Global and Advanced Institution

The curriculum curated at the Vellore Institute of technology for engineering is globalised and advanced to leave no leaf unturned for the grooming of its students. Talking about this global and advanced curriculum, Dr. G Viswanathan says, "We benchmark our curriculum with top universities of the world. Many of our professors are trained in top institutions in India and abroad. A good number of foreign professors and students are there on campus. Researchers are collaborating with top universities. All these have created a global ambience in the campus."

"VIT has also established a high-end user-friendly digital infrastructure in the campus to meet the upcoming challenges of governance and train the students so that they get success globally too," he further adds.

Clubs and Chapters to Create Learners

Being a truly international university housing some of the finest talents in the country, VIT emphasises extracurricular activities to boost the growth of the students and give them a home away from home.

Explaining how the institute manages to maintain maximum student

We benchmark our curriculum with top universities of the world.

engagement at such events, Dr. G Viswanathan says, "VIT student Clubs and Chapters to make every student find an environment where they can learn and grow together. This provides for a very lively, fun, and resourceful community to employ their erudite years. Sports community achieves a healthier lifestyle while coping with the highly demanding study environment, and one needs to be emotionally and physically healthy. As a part of this process, VIT emphasises the importance of sports and considers them an integral part of the curriculum. This has made students more enthusiastic."

Grooming Innovators and Entrepreneurs of the Future

Since experimentation has been instilled in the core of its curriculum, VIT offers various courses, training sessions, workshops, and development programs on innovation and entrepreneurship to students and faculty facilitated by Institute Innovation Council.

Highlighting the intricacies of this special initiative, Dr. G Viswanathan

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says, "The Placement Career Development Centre help the students to prepare for placement interviews in technical and HR aspects by arranging meetings with professional trainers and VIT alumni. The placement centre also ensures that the students are wellprepared for group discussions. VIT has one of the largest alumni networks."

Further highlighting the VIT alumni network's salient features, Dr. Viswanathan adds, "There are about 18 Alumni chapters across the country and 30 outside the country including USA, Australia, UK, Muscat, Rwanda, Canada, Germany, Singapore and UAE. The VIT Alumni Association (VITAA), a registered body in India and USA, has been functioning from the institute campus. The main aim of the association is to maintain a link between the institution and the alumni and share information on mutual growth, achievement and advancement in various fields."

Awards and Achievements

Ÿ Ranked among the top 601-700 Universities of the world and one

Mission

Ÿ World-class Education : Excellence in education, grounded in ethics and critical thinking, for the improvement of life.

Ÿ Cutting-edge Research : An innovation ecosystem to extend knowledge and solve critical problems.

Ÿ Impactful People : Happy, accountable, caring and effective workforce and students.

Ÿ Rewarding Co-creations : Active collaboration with national and international industries and universities for productivity and economic development.

Ÿ Service to Society : Service to the region and world through knowledge and compassion.

of the top 3 Institutions in India (Shanghai ARWU Ranking 2022). th th Ÿ The 9 best university, the 10 best th research institution and the 12 best engineering institution in India (NIRF Ranking, Govt. of India 2022).

Ÿ Engineering and Technology th subject areas of VIT are the 346 th best in the world and the 9 best in India as per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022.

Ÿ NAAC Accreditation with A++ th grade in the 4 cycle (3.66 out of 4.00).

Ÿ Ranked within the top 200 Universities in Asia (QS - Asia University Rankings 2022).

Ÿ ACBSP (USA) and ACCA (UK) accreditations for MBA and BBA programmes, respectively.

Roadmap for the Future

Lastly, highlighting some of the targets for VIT going forward, Dr. Viswanathan highlights,

Ÿ "To offer more programmes and courses in multi- and/or transdisciplinary areas;

Ÿ To improve the percentage of faculty to be trained in India and abroad through collaborative research;

Ÿ To increase global visibility;

Ÿ To increase the percentage of foreign students;

Ÿ To increase the number of research labs, including a centralised sophisticated instruments facility to promote cutting-edge research;

Ÿ To increase the number of academic activities with a strong focus on applied research with social impacts;

Ÿ To make a true world-class university for India."