The 20 best institutes of the year 2018

Editorial
he educational system of India has been considered as a major
Tcontributor to the economic development of the country. Various
public sector institutions have contributed towards the progress in
school education and scientific research in higher education. Since
independence, education has been a major instrument in India for social
change and community development. As per Census 2011, every person
above the age of 7 years who can read, write, speak and understand any
language is considered as literate. This survey also holds the National
Literacy rate to be around 74.7%, the youth literacy rate (15-24 yrs)
around 81.1%, and the rate of literate boys at 86% and literate girls at 72%
in the age group of 10-19 years.
The Indian education system has undergone drastic changes with time. It is
currently going through a transition wherein many institutions are adopting
the latest and finest teaching-learning procedures from around the world.
Today’s education system is aided with modern technology. Gadgets like
projectors, computers and the internet are effectively used in educational
institutions to enhance the educational framework. Diverse knowledge is
being spread among the students in a very simplified manner. There are a
lot of things happening around us that students need to learn and know
about. Students of this modern age can use the internet to gather
information about latest developments happening around them.
Implementation of latest technologies in the classrooms is making the
teaching-learning procedures interesting and engaging. The government is
introducing smart classes in schools to give the educational system a
boost.
The top educational institutes of India are providing the best possible
education to the students using the cutting-edge technologies. They aim to
ensure that students get a variety of exposures heading into the
professional field. These institutions are introducing professional courses
with a practical approach and the objective of helping students in
comprehending fully the actual scenario and preparing them for the future.
With technological advancements, there has been a growth in demand of
technologically proficient workforce in the market. To meet the demand,
students have to prepare and train themselves and today’s advanced
educational institutions are playing a major part in it. These institutions
can train the students to be prepared, to survive and make their mark in
this highly competitive world.
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LovelyLovely
Professional University:Professional University:
Lovely
Professional University:
A Revolutionary Leader in the
Field of Education
Adaptive Learning
System - A Teacher’s
Good Friend.
Blended learning -
"Transforming the
Process of Education
through Digital Means"
Transforming Higher
Education – Understanding
the Next Generation
of Students
Adopting Adaptive Learning
– The New Wave in
Educational Technology
The Impact of Blended
Learning on Education
Preparing the Education
System for the Next-Gen
Students
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Astute Thoughts
Educator’s Insights
Veteran’s Views
Revitalizing Education
Tech Talk
EdTech Revolution
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Asian School of
Architecture and
Design Innovations:
Building a New Breed
of Architects
Institute of
Hotel & Tourism
Management:
Delivering Quality
Education
O.P. Jindal
Global University:
Achieving Excellence
in Education
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Karunya Institute
of Technology
and Sciences,
At a Glance
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P. Wadhwani
College of
Pharmacy:
Where Opportunities
Galore in Pharmacy
Education & Research
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Pearl Academy:
Achieving Excellence
in Design, Business,
Media, Internationalism
and Employability
Rayat Bahra
Dental College
and Hospital:
The Essence of
Educational
Excellence
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42

Silver Oak College
of Engineering &
Technology:
Achieving Academic
Excellence and
Social Development
SNS College of
Engineering:
A Trailblazer in
Technical Education
and Management
Studies
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Gokaraju
Rangaraju
Institute of
Engineering &
Technology:
Pursuing the Goal
of Educational
Excellence

“Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man” – Swami Vivekananda
India plays an important part in the global education industry. It has more than 1.5 million schools with 260
million students and about 751 universities and 35,539 colleges. This makes India one of the largest higher
education systems in the world.
The leading educational institutes of India proceed with the goal of preparing students with the necessary
knowledge, skills and perspectives which would prepare them for future careers in their respective
specialties, and achieve recognition among professionals, public organizations and scholars as a preeminent
program in education, research and service.
The Knowledge Review thus comes up with a special issue “The 20 Best Institutes of the Year 2018”
which highlights some of the best Indian institutes that are transforming education systems in a creative
fashion. It lists out those institutes which have set a global standard in the field of education, research and
training, by providing the state-of-the-art technology and bridging the gap between education and
innovation.
The cover story of this issue features one of the most elite institutes facilitating world-class education,
Lovely Professional University, a trailblazer in transforming education through academic excellence,
research based teaching, and a practical approach. The university offers 200+ programmes in 40+
disciplines in various streams like engineering, management, biotechnology, agriculture, law, fashion,
pharmacy, journalism, and many more.
This issue also features OP Jindal University; SNS College of Engineering; Silver Oak College of
Engineering and Technology; Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Maharshi Dayanand University;
Pataldhamal Wadhwani College of Pharmacy,Yawatmal; Asian School of Architecture and Design
Innovations; Pearl Academy; Rayat Bahra Dental College and Hospital; Karunya University; HK Institute
of Management Studies and Research; Jagan Institute of Management Studies, New Delhi; Bharati
Vidyapeeth University Institute of Management and Research, New Delhi; Sharda University Greater
Noida; Icert Global; Dayananda Sagar University; GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Greater
Noida; Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University; Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Gokaraju
Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology.
This issue also includes informative articles contributed by Mr. Mangala Sunder Krishnan, Mr. NR
Jadhav, and Ms. Pallavi Rahul Gedamkar.
So, flip through the pages and keep on reading for more insights on these top institutions!
Exploring the Elite Educational
Institutions
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University
Professional
A Revolutionary Leader in the Field of Education
LovelyLovely
Professional
University
“At LPU, we transform
young aspiring minds into
complete individuals”

Apart from imparting knowledge,
understanding, skills and critical thinking,
we enable them to become architects
of the future society
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The institute seeks to revive the golden-glory of ancient Indian education
system and aims to continue preparing students to succeed in a highly
competitive professional environment
Providing the Ultimate Educational and Infrastructural Experience
Commenced with the motto to develop a human resource ready to be absorbed by
the industry and to play important part in the development of the society and the
country, Lovely Professional University spread its wings in 2005 with the
tagline– “Transforming Education, Transforming India”. Presently, it is a multi-
disciplined university which makes the experience of a student more rewarding as
compared to an institution with restricted number of subjects. LPU offers 200+
programmes in 40+ disciplines. It offers various professional courses in the
streams of engineering, business, law, architecture, pharmacy, hotel management,
journalism and more which are enormously popular among aspiring students. One
of the biggest reasons for this popularity is the number of technocrats that LPU
has produced for the top brands in their respective fields. Moreover, LPU also
offers some distinct programmes like mechatronics, automobile, oil & petroleum
engineering, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, horticulture and many more.
In addition, LPU’s infrastructure is unparalleled to any other university in India. It
is a mini township university with fantastic academic facilities including an eight
storied library and research block, hostel and accommodation facilities for over
20,000 students, a shopping mall, numerous eateries, plenty of workshop area,
India’s first IMac Lab and various other facilities for students to grow and
accomplish their goals.
In fact, LPU offers 200+ programmes in 40+ disciplines, prominently in the
streams of engineering, management, biotechnology, agriculture, law,
architecture, pharmacy, fashion, journalism and more, which all are most popular
with aspiring students. All of these cover time needed varied professional courses
with regularly updated curriculum, and carry forward a legacy of excellence.
These have been continuously focusing on developing future leaders, who would
drive change in the society. They would be either assets to some global corporate
giants or established entrepreneurs to create jobs for others. On the above lines,
the curriculum and pedagogy followed in LPU are at par with the best of the
universities of the world. It is a unique advantage as most of the Indian
universities do not update their curriculum at all; however, based on the feedbacks
of the industry, academia and students, curriculum is updated every year at LPU.
It has one of the most advanced and industry relevant curricula.
Accomplished Alumni
Since its inception, LPU has produced numerous graduates who have made it big
in different walks of life. A large chunk of its alumni are successfully pursuing
careers in numerous countries including the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK.
Many among them are working at prominent companies like Google, Yahoo &
other big brands with packages of Rs.1 Crore and more.
From top corporate houses to buzzing start-ups, LPU alumni can be found
everywhere. Tons of prestigious recruiters visit LPU every week and hold high
opinion about LPU’s industry ready students. Some feel that the energy and
knowledge level of students are fantastic, while others say that LPU has the best
practices to provide to its students; whereas, many others get amazed by the
students’ programming, presentation, solution-providing skills or so. Presently,
50,000+ LPU alumni are working in 150+countries. Some of the notable alumni
of LPU include: Utkarsh Gautam, Wireless Systems Engineer at Google; Neha
Mahajan, System Programmer, Yahoo; Navtej Sandhu, Sr. Software Engineer with
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professionals,
steeped in Indian
values and modern
outlook, to India
and the world”

Apple; Harleen Thind, Tech Lead, Microsoft; Parwinder Singh, Business
Intelligence Engineer at Amazon; Nikhil Vasudev, Tech Lead with Bank of
America; Dishant Sikka, Senior Analyst with Dell, and many more. They
credit their success stories to their alma-mater LPU. Navtej shares: “LPU
provided me the required knowledge and skills which helped me in refining
myself and being eligible for this corporate world ”. Taniya Sharma with
Cognizant holds: “LPU provides students a policy of discipline, motivation
and opportunity to devote time to extra-curricular and various other
developmental activities”. Also, Trina at Nestle Ltd says: “LPU helped me in
gaining experience at both social and professional levels. I respect all at
LPU who helped me gain such a great position in the industry”.
Industrial Collaborations
LPU has a strong academia-industry connect and thus has collaborated with
top companies to provide industry immersion to its students. It has
partnerships with top companies including Google, Cisco, Oracle, SAP,
Microsoft and more for promoting intense industry versatility, rigour &
recognition. It also offers various opportunities to the students to work
directly with industry on live and entrepreneurial projects, which provide
students great insights about the latest trends in the corporate world.
Students also gain on-site experiences through industry internships with
corporate giants like Cognizant, Infosys, and ISRO to name a few.
Major Achievements and Recognitions
The university has achieved many landmarks on its illustrious journey. Only
a few months back, Union Minister of Human Resource Development,
Prakash Javadekar presented ASSOCHAM’s ‘National Education
Excellence Award for Best Private University’ to LPU. It has also won
Best Education Brands’ 2017 award from the Economic Times (ET) in
recognition of LPU as a symbol of excellence in educating and skilling
India’s future. Many of the top publications related to higher education,
industry and allied sectors have also accorded coveted ranking and awards
to LPU as usual. Former President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has
graced two convocations of the university. Similarly, six other Presidents,
Prime Ministers and top religious leaders of different countries have
attended other separate LPU convocations, where they were also bestowed
upon “Honoris Causa” doctorate degrees of the university, amid thousands
of graduating students.
Marching Ahead Confidently Towards a Bright Future
Since its inception, LPU has registered tremendous evolution by achieving
almost everything a top university should do. Through its slogan of
transforming education, LPU seeks to revive the golden-glory of ancient
Indian education system. By providing an academic ambience, innovative
pedagogy of global significance, LPU aims to continue preparing students to
succeed in a highly competitive professional environment. Now, having
created a strong international presence, LPU is poised to become a ‘Centre
of Excellence’ in academics and research, and be listed among the top 200
universities of the world by the year 2025.
LPU Chancellor, Mr Ashok Mittal is the
sole dream-merchant in casting ahead
regular successes and glories not only
for the university but for all the
stakeholders also, be it students, staff
members, parents or other allied ones.
He is driven by the vision and strong
belief to transform the way education is
delivered in India, and to pay back more
to the society than received through it.
After entering the education sector in the
year 2001, Mr Mittal realized that as an
affiliated college there were numerous
limitations to the revolutionary thought
he imbibed, and opened private
university ‘LPU’for imparting the
quality education the way it ought to be
delivered. Within a small span of its
existence, LPU has established tie-ups
with 200+ international universities of
the USA, UK, Australia, Canada,
Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, South
Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Poland, Ghana
and many more.
Chancellor Mr Mittal shares: “In fact,
with the success of sweets and auto
dealerships’businesses, we had thought
of giving back to the society and
education happened to be one of the best
ways for us. The decision to step into
education rather than any other sector
was based on the strong belief, and it is
continuously proving befitting. Many
thousands of students not only from
whole of the India but also from all
prominent continents are getting
education at LPU, irrespective of their
caste, creed, colour, language, religion,
nationality or so.”
The Vigilant Leader of LPU
We seek to revive the glory of the
ancient Indian education system, and
prepare our students to succeed in a highly
competitive professional environment
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URLName of the Institution Location of the Institution
Asian School of
Architecture and
Design Innovations
asadi.edu.in
Silversand Island, Vyttila, Kochi-682019,
Kerala, India
Bharati Vidyapeeth
University Instt of Mgmt
& Research
bvimr.com
A-4, Paschim Vihar, Rohtak Road,
New Delhi - 110063
G L Bajaj Institute of
Management & Research,
Greater Noida
glbimr.org
Shavige Malleshwara Hills,
Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore
560 078, Karnataka, India
Gokaraju Rangaraju
Inst. of Engg. and
Technology
griet.ac.in
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of
Engineering & Technology,
Nizampet-Bachupally Road, Kukatpally,
Hyderabad Telangana 500090
hkimsr.edu.in
HK CAMPUS, Pratiksha Nagar,
Relief Road Oshiwara, Jogeshwari (West),
Mumbai – 400 102, Maharashtra, India
Icert Global icertglobal.com
Sancia Building, Domlur Layout,
1st Stage, Domlur, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560071
Jagan Institute of
Management Studies
3, Institutional Area, Sector-5,
Rohini, Delhi-110085
Karunya
University
karunya.edu
Karunya Institute of Technology and
Sciences,Karunya Nagar,Coimbatore
Lovely Professional
University
lpu.in
G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab
(INDIA) -144411
jimsindia.org
HK Inst. of Mgt. Studies
and Research
Dayananda Sagar
University dsu.edu.in
Plot No. 2, Knowledge Park III,
G. Noida Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar

URLName of the Institution Location of the Institution
OP Jindal Global
University
jgu.edu.in
Sonipat Narela Road,
Near Jagdishpur Village,
Sonipat, Haryana 131001
Pataldhamal Wadwani
College of Pharmacy
pwcpharmacy.edu.in
P.Wadhwani College of
Pharmacy, Moha Phata, Dhamangaon
Road Yavatmal,(MH) India
Pearl
Academy
pearlacademy.com
A-21/13,Naraina Industrial
Area, Phase II, Near Shadipur
Metro Station, New Delhi
Rayat Bahra Dental
College and Hospital
rbdch.rayatbahra.com
Rayat & Bahra Dental College &
Hospital, V.P.O- Sahauran, DISTT. Mohali,
Punjab, India.140104
Sharda
University sharda.ac.in
Plot No.32-34, Knowledge Park III,
Greater Noida
Shri Mata Vaishno
Devi University
Satya Bhawan, 67B/B, Gandhi
Nagar,Jammu - 180004 (J&K State)
Silver Oak College
of Engineering and
Technology
socet.edu.in
Nr. Bhavik Publications,
Opp. Bhagwat Vidyapith,
G.Highway,Gujarat
SNS College of Engg.,
Coimbatore
snsce.ac.in
SNS Kalvi Nagar, Sathy Main Road
(Opp. CRI Pumps),Kurumbapalayam (Po),
S.S.Kulam (via),Coimbatore
Thapar Inst. of Eng.
and Tech
thapar.edu P.O. Box 32, Patiala, Pin -147004
smvdu.ac.in
Maharshi Dayanand
University mdurohtak.ac.in
Maharshi Dayanand University,
Delhi Road, University Secretariat,
Rohtak, Haryana 124001

Blended learning
–“Transforming the Process of Education
through Digital Means”
The era of digital content development in higher
education in India began in 1999 through a
workshop conducted in Indian Institute of
Technology (IIT) Madras with partners from other IITs,
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Carnegie
Mellon University (CMU). Several academic faculty,
industry and government partners helped evolve a
document for online content creation, Digital Library
archiving, online teaching and a virtual technical
University. Professor R. Natarajan, then Director of IITM
and Professor M. S. Ananth, Dean of Academic Courses
who became Director of IITM subsequently, designed, from
the proceedings of the Workshop on Technology Enhanced
Learning (WoTEL -99), the formal programme called
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning
(NPTEL). Professor Ananth convinced the Ministry of
Human Resource Development (HRD) after several efforts
to fund digital content creation in 2003 for 200 one-
semester-long courses by seven IITs and Indian Institute of
Science. Coincidentally, Prof. Charles West, Provost,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, USA,
had announced the launching of the Open Course Ware
(OCW) of the MIT in the same year 1999. The two
announcements were entirely independent.
Teaching is an orchestrated delivery and organized
presentation of contents augmented with careful attention to
the pedagogy of learning (knowledge, comprehension and
application, to cite the first three levels of Bloom’s
taxonomy of education), but is . One can gostill a delivery
up in levels but they involve more of learner participation
and innovation. Learning is on the other hand,experiential,
and is often life long for research and innovation.
Therefore, digital education comes handy to build the
bridge or close the gap between teaching, learning and
practice. When multiple paths to learning are explored
through teaching using different approaches and archived in
digital format for just-in-time use by the learner, and a
teacher or a mentor becomes available even for a short
while, the learner is enriched with learning resources and
the interactivity that augments learning. Online lecture
deliveries supported by local mentors, forums and
discussion groups as are often done in MOOCs, do
precisely this. One disadvantage with these processes is that
practical skills cannot be provided adequately through
digital deliveries in all areas of learning.
The current initiative of SWAYAM by the Ministry of HRD
(Study Web Active by Young and Aspiring Minds) and the
earlier Mission known as National Mission on Education
through Information and Communication Technology
(NMEICT) with its four-quadrant approach are examples of
this drive for online education.
It is important that blended learning was envisaged, much
earlier by nobody other than Prof. Richard Feynman of
California Institute of Technology when he recorded his
famous lectures known as “The Feynman Lectures on
Physics” in the 1960s. In his Foreword he states, “I think,
however, that there isn’t any solution to this problem of
education other than to realize that the best teaching can be
done only when there is a direct individual relationship
between a student and a good teacher-……..Perhaps my
lectures can make some contribution. Perhaps in some
small place where there are individual teachers and students
they may get some inspiration or some ideas from the
lectures”.
Online MOOCs courses and other SWAYAM-like portals
have to build these local learning communities in large
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numbers, along with exceptionally good and
motivating lectures. They all have one thing in
common: to enhance the quality of learning through
technology enabled teaching and learning and to
increase the population of employable students by at
least one order of magnitude more than at present. In
India, where the quality teacher-student ratio
(teachers who continue to do research while teaching)
is around 1:80 to 1:100, there are no immediate
alternatives or remedies for poor-quality education.
The best of our teachers have to be encouraged to
learn the internet and content enrichment technology
from the youngsters (!) (including making
animations, mobile apps, managing learning
management systems, etc.) and impart in them the
learning and the discovery / design instincts of all of
science and engineering that will trigger innovation
and discover newer sciences and technologies!
This author strongly believes that the technology
tools and interfaces have stabilized in the last five
years or so, and a large population of younger people
is ready to listen and learn through the opening of
gates outward by IITs, IISc and other premier
institutions using social and adaptive networks. Given
the shift in demography of India towards a lower
average age, it is also imperative that we train as
many of the youngsters as possible, and in the
shortest time, encourage interactions of local study
groups guided by a combination of the best teachers
and a large number of young and local teachers to
create multiple forms of instruction. Different
students have different aptitudes and abilities and
therefore multiple paths should exist for a learner to
reach the destination of a degree or a skill or both.
Therefore, the analogue of the Google map should be
implemented in content creation, some of which focus
on concepts and others focus on details to different
levels. Tagging courses for difficulty levels is quite
important. They are the ‘dots’ that Steve Jobs
expressed in his famous Stanford University address.
If enough of them are created, any learning pattern
can be woven and the dots can be connected
beautifully and in multiple ways. The society will
move forward much more quickly to discover newer
worlds. T R
Mangala Sunder Krishnan
Professor, Department of Chemistry
IIT Madras
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Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations
(ASADI) is a unit of ABR Foundation, Kochi, initiated by
the leading Architect, Prof. B.R. Ajit. It was established in
2013 and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA)
which is the statutory organization in the country for the
education and practice of architecture. ASADI is also
affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The
school offers a five year course after which the students are
qualified as architects with Bachelor of Architecture
(B.Arch) Degree. Presently, ASADI every year conducts
one batch of 40 students each.
Creating Responsible Citizens
ASADI, from its inception, has considered education in
architecture, not just a qualification for employment or self-
employment but more as an institution to create worthwhile
and responsible citizens of the country, contributing their
mind and knowledge in designing.
Towards this objective, ASADI had implemented various
programs and new educational approaches for the students
from the first year onwards. Some such new concepts that
AsianSchoolofArchitecture
andDesignInnovations
Building a New Breed
of Architects
ASADI has already implemented and which are lauded
highly by the public at large and educationists in particular,
include the Gurukula System; hands on training; sustainable
living; learning from true masters; green campus; the
College as a learning station; a free environment; and the
campus with a rhythm.
ASADI marches forward with a vision to create a new
breed of architects who will be social scientists deeply
committed to the social needs of the day, who will fully
honor the sustainability commitment and who will have the
ability to change the way the world thinks and behaves by
creating a better and more responsible environment and
especially to house the unfortunate billions.
ASADI is proud that each and every student contributes
significantly to this noble cause; the telling example is their
low cost housing project intended to provide shelter for the
billions of homeless people in the world. Similarly, ASADI
strongly believes that the students should be involved in
R&D work from the early stages itself. The project “Home
and Hope for the Billion” is a major project envisaged
The School aims to provide quality education, primarily in architecture to the meritorious students, as per
government norms and fee structure, and to galvanize the students to grow as a class apart, as architects
committed to sustainability, who would be role models for thinking out of the box, dreaming, conceptualizing
and accomplishing projects with unparalleled perfection.
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ASADI marches ahead on its successful journey under the percipient leadership
of Ar. Prof. B.R Ajit, the Chairman & Director of ASADI. He is a consultant
and architect to various prestigious governmental and non-governmental
organizations. He has also ventured into the fields of real estate, tourism, IT and
publishing. He holds a plethora of posts including being the Chairman of Kerala
Chapter of The Indian Institute of Architects, Chairman of Cochin Chapter of
The Indian Green Building Council, Chairman for the National Committee for
Green Interior Ratings, and Resource person and expert architect to The Bureau
of Energy Efficiency, Department Of Power, Government of India. He has
received several awards including Rajiv Gandhi National Unity Award, the
Udyog Excellence Award, the highest award of Rotary International – ‘The
Service above Self’award in 1999-2000 and “Global Innovative Personality of
the Year” McMillan Woods Award in the year 2015 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
An Exceptional Leader
after a great deal of thought process.
The project is proposed as a 10 year-long
program wherein the students of 2nd year
and 3rd year B.Arch course are first
exposed to extensive R & D work,
undertaken as six teams. These teams
separately carried out in-depth studies in
various areas like technology, building
materials, social acceptance, budget,
services, and sustainability aspects.
ASADI has excellent infrastructure and
academic facilities that include a well-
stocked library, central computing facilities,
workshops and labs, conference rooms,
separate hostels for boys and girls,
riverfront cafeteria, conveyance etc.
Accolades and Achievements
ASADI has received numerous awards and
recognitions throughout its glorious journey
to success. It received the Global Leaders
Foundation: South Asian Excellence Award
for “MOST INNOVATIVE INSTITUTE
OF DESIGN AWARD-2017” for excellent
performance, splendid achievement and
outstanding contribution towards the
designs innovations & architectural
development for the development of higher
education in India. Higher Education
Review magazine featured ASADI in its
August 2017 issue – Top 10 Most
Promising Architecture Colleges in India. It
has also received the “Best School of
Architecture & Design in South India”
award at a function held in New Delhi on
23rd April 2017. The award was presented
to the CEO of ASADI, Mrs. Ammu Ajit by
Prof. Chandra Bhushan Sharma, Chairman,
National Institute of Open Schooling,
Ministry of Human Resource Development,
Government of India and Mr. Amar Singh,
Hon’ble MP at a function held in Delhi.
ASADI’s Green Studio Complex was
awarded Platinum Rating with highest
points of 86 under IGBC Green Interiors
Rating System.
Career Opportunities and Exposures
ASADI aims to create “ready architects”
who will be able to go with the flow
competently at any architecture
consultancy. Through ASADI’s “hands-on”
approach on projects, students gain sizeable
experience in the management of projects
right from the conceptualizing stage to the
designing and implementation stage.
Deserving students will be provided with
“START-UP” facilities by the Consultancy
Wing of ASADI. ASADI proposes to
commence a Finishing School Programme
for those who have just completed the
B.Arch Degree. Most importantly, ASADI
will take up “START-UP” programmes for
its meritorious students who have passed
the B.Arch Degree. The “START-UP” will
enable the students to open their own
consultancies with the support of senior
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Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and
Technology (GRIET) was established in 1997 in the serene
hilly premises of Bachupally conveniently connected to all
the facilities and conveniences of Hyderabad, the beautiful
city, known for pharma and niche research establishments
and pearls. GRIET is a private unaided institution, affiliated
to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
(JNTUH) with recognition as an autonomous institution by
UGC. It aims to provide quality teaching learning
environment. GRIET, with its state of art infrastructure and
support services and qualified faculty, is one of the
preferred institutions in the state with a mission “to achieve
and impart quality education with an emphasis on practical
skills and social relevance”. It constantly endeavors to
bring in the best practices in teaching-learning environment.
The institute aims to provide an integrated learning
environment to enable students to grow towards their full
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ofEngineeringandTechnology
potential and meet the high expectations of the Industry and
the Society.
Excellent Educational and Administrative Facilities
The institute aims to provide the best possible educational
facilities to the students. It offers a wide range of academic
programmes which include: BTech in CSE, ECE, EEE,
MECH, CIVIL, and IT. M.Tech in Software Engineering,
Computer Science Engineering, VLSI, Embedded Systems,
Power Electronics, Power Systems, Design for
Manufacturing, Thermal Engineering, and Structural
Engineering. GRIET, right from its inception, stood out as a
synonym for a great institution for quality education.
Within no time, it became one of the most preferred
institutions for engineering education in the state. After two
decades, the institute continues to maintain its rankings.
The institute aims to be among the best of the institutions for engineers and technologists with attitudes, skills
and knowledge and to become an epicenter of creative solutions.
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The person who stands out amongst the contributors to the growth of GRIET is Prof.
P S Raju, the Director of the institution. He became the first principal of the college
in 1997 and later assumed the role of Director in 2004, and continues that
responsibility till date. He emphasized the need of practical skills in engineering
education and created excellent infrastructure for the laboratories. He structured the
curriculum to have more engagement in the labs thus paving way for learning by
doing. He is instrumental in designing and manufacturing lab equipment for Electrical
Machines Lab, and setting up labs in many engineering colleges which came up in the
first few years of this century, thus creating the culture of providing consultancy. He
introduced many novel schemes right from inception like road shows for the projects,
outreach programmes, book lending scheme of recommended reference books to
every student every semester, annapurna padhkam of free meals, being stickler for
rules, ensured discipline and inculcated a value system amongst the inmates.
About the Director of GRIET
The credit is largely due to the committed
management, dynamic administration,
qualified and dedicated staff.
Major Achievements and Accreditations
Throughout its illustrious journey, GRIET
has achieved many landmarks and
milestones. It is a NIRF Ranked Institution
in Overall and Engineering Categories. The
institution has received NAAC
Accreditation with A Grade, and NBA
Accreditation for six UG programmes and
two PG Programmes. It has also been
conferred as an autonomous institute by
University Grants Commission. The
institution is permanently affiliated to
JNTUH Hyderabad and has also received
SIRO Accreditation by Department of
Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry
of Science and Technology, Government of
India. GRIET has also received TEQIP-II
grant from World Bank through MHRD,
Government of India. It has been ranked
among one of the Best/Top Engineering
Colleges by prominent ranking agencies
like Careers 360, CSR-GHRDC, Education
World, Higher Education Review, Career
Connect, and Times of India.
The Accomplished Alumni of GRIET
GRIET has produced many alumni who
have made it big in various walks of life.
Some distinguished alumni include: Smt
Swetha Mohanty, IAS, District Collector,
Wanaparthy District, Telangana;
P.S.V.Kishan, CEO, H-Bots Robotics; and
Sri Ram Aditya, Movie Director, to name a
few.
Students at GRIET are encouraged to grow
and achieve their full potential and meet the
expectations of the society and individual
aspirations. Right from the beginning,
through orientation and induction
programmes, a student is made aware of the
career opportunities and are continuously
mentored and counseled. Periodic
assessment and appropriate training is given
to hone their skills, both soft and hard
components, so that they can excel in their
chosen paths. The consistent career
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Excellent Education and Infrastructure
Established in year 2007, Institute of Hotel & Tourism
Management (IHTM) is an integral part of M.D.
University, Rohtak (A State University established by Govt.
of Haryana). It proudly stands in the listing of Schools of
World Directory of Tourism Education (World Tourism
Directory). The Institute has quality infrastructure, state-of-
the-art laboratories for food production, front office, food
service, tourism services, computers, attached training guest
rooms and latest learning resources supplemented by
electronic equipment and a rich in-house library having
more than 10,000 books exclusively for Hotel & Tourism
Management. The students at the national & international
level strive to seek admission in this Institute as their first
choice. The institute has been rated amongst the premier
Institutes of Hotel Management in Haryana & India by
various agencies. It has also received a prestigious grant of
Rs 200 Lakhs under Central Financial Assistance Scheme
from the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. It has young
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TourismManagement
& dynamic faculty with a blend of industry & academic
experience and all faculty members are equipped with Ph.D
in Hotel, Tourism and Management domain. The faculty
members have good research publications in form of
articles and books. The institute boasts of completing
research projects in Hospitality & Tourism for UGC,
completion of e-PG Pathshala modules in Hotel
Management for UGC, Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Govt. of India. The philosophy of IHTM is to
develop their operational and managerial skills in such a
way that the students are able to excel in the industry in
their chosen field.
IHTM offers many programmes in Hospitality & Tourism
like: Ph.D Programme (Hotel & Tourism Management);
Two–Year Master Programmes in Hotel Management &
Catering Technology (MHMCT); and Tourism & Travel
Management (MTTM); Five–Year Integrated Master of
Hotel Management & Catering Technology
The institute is committed to encourage interdisciplinary higher education and research to spread knowledge to every strata
of society. It aims to create an innovative, value–based and research–oriented, world–class learning environment and
establishitselfas acenterofexcellence,andendeavorstocherishthedreams oflearnerstoexcelinhospitality&tourism.
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IHTM is grateful to its founders and expresses gratitude to Hon’ble Vice-
Chancellor Prof. B.K Punia who is an able administrator and a great
motivator. The institute is proud of having Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Dahiya as
Professor & Director of IHTM, whose dynamic leadership steers this ship of
hospitality in the ocean of Tourism. He has been instrumental in making this
institution a great one with his team, fetching financial resources from the
Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, Research Projects from UGC, and e-PG
Pathshala from MHRD. It continues to organize various International &
National Seminars, Conferences & Events under his leadership every year.
Insightful Leaders
(5YRMHMCT); and Bachelor Programmes
in Hotel Management & Catering
Technology (BHMCT); and Tourism &
Travel Management (BTTM).
It also organizes workshops on research
methodology for Hospitality & Tourism,
Faculty Development Programmes and
other short term courses regularly. The
faculty of IHTM is also in process for
developing MOOC Programmes in
Hospitality & Tourism.
All these programmes are offered in
accordance with the guidelines of UGC,
AICTE, M.D University, Haryana Govt.,
and Govt. of India as applicable.
These programmes are aimed to develop
conceptual and perceptual skills of the
students. After developing the basic
foundation of hospitality and tourism
management concepts and the functional
areas, the students have to undergo training
as per provisions in the syllabi.
Accomplished Alumni
The institute has many alumni serving as
ambassadors of Indian Hospitality in
various sectors across the world. A few
notable alumni include: Mr. Leela Ram –
Facilities Management to Hotels &
Hospitals; Mr. Gaurav Chawala – Rent A
car New Zealand; Mr. Mohit – The Leela –
Gurugram; Mr. Sunil – Via.com; Dr. Dinesh
Dhankar – Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra; Mr. Tarun Hooda – IHM
Rohtak; and so on.
Career Opportunities
Human Resources are the greatest asset and
the key to success of Hospitality & Tourism
business. IHTM is committed to the
professional and personal development of
its students.Its activities are student centric
with a focus on campus placements and
industry needs.It provides career
opportunities to students in various fields
like: airline ticketing & reservations,
faculty in hotel management/food craft
institutes/ tourism institutes/ university
departments, flight kitchens and on-board
flight services, Hospital and Institutional
Catering, Hospitality Marketing & Sales in
Hotel & Travel Firms, and Indian Navy
Hospitality services to name a few.
Marching Forward
In the quest of quality & excellence, the
institute is likely to launch Massive Open
Online Courses (MOOC) Programmes in
hospitality & tourism soon. It respects the
diversity of people, ideas, and cultures
while honouring the value of individuals in
a team. It encourages innovation, embraces
change and supports growth through
knowledge and learning. It also accepts
responsibility and delivers on promises with
a sense of urgency and agility.T R
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echnological innovations have
Tdrastically affected our lives in
many ways. These have
impacted each and every sector,
starting from education, infrastructure,
healthcare and so on. These
technological advancements are
bringing in favorable prospects and
many new challenges for the educators.
They are revolutionizing the entire
educational system.
Implementation of innovative
technologies, including advanced
instructional tools, has provided
traditional education system a facelift.
It is important to properly understand
these advanced technologies including
computers, multimedia, internet, etc to
successfully implement them.
Combining Traditional and Digital
Learning
Blended learning is a combination of
online digital media and traditional in-
school learning. It is characterized by
the usage of face-to-face classroom
practices combined with computer-
mediated techniques to deliver the
intended educational contents to the
students. The usage of blended
learning is also prevalent in
professional development and training
settings.
Blended learning aims at breaking the
traditional teaching–learning
procedures and introducing innovative
and interactive methods and
procedures to revolutionize education.
Proper implementation of blended
learning techniques can break through
the barriers of time, space, learning
pace, and so on. It provides traditional
benefits along with the addition of a
few new ones like personalization,
access and equity, and cost control. It
paves way for student-centered
learning, giving the opportunity to each
student to achieve his/her fullest
potential.
Advanced educational soft wares help
students in learning at their academic
level and speed, and helps educators in
real-time monitoring of students’
performance, enhanced planning and
implementation. Blended learning has
been received with mixed reactions;
some praising these innovations as a
success, while others condemning
them as experimental and risky. It can
be principally straightforward, but can
also have many aspects. Blended
learning can be straightforward as it
modifies traditional face-to-face
learning to enhanced internet-based
learning. It can also have multiple
aspects while selecting an appropriate
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proportion for face-to-face and internet-
based learning. Blended learning is used
to effectively increase student knowledge
and interaction utilizing traditional and
contemporary techniques. It promotes
shared learning through discussions,
collaborative exercises, social media
networks and digital storytelling forums
and blogs.
Challenges and Limitations
Traditional classrooms have received an
upgrade with the advent of new media;
however, there are several limitations in
the digital educational systems which call
for the introduction of innovative
educational practices and technologies.
Proper implementation of digital
educational systems requires proper
infrastructure, sufficient budget and
successful execution of the plan. It can be
a costly affair, but investing it in the right
technology can save loads of cash in the
future.
The technology used in blended learning
should be easy to use and understand and
accepted by all involved in the education
procedure; otherwise, it will become a
complicated procedure leading to failure.
IT literacy is also a significant barrier as
some teachers might not be acquainted
with advanced technology. Trainers and
tech support should be available who
would assist them in understanding and
accepting the latest technology. A blended
learning community should be promoted
within institutions to highlight the
importance of training technology.
Blended learning enables lecture sessions
to be recorded so that students can refer to
them whenever they want. But, it may
actually lead to students lagging behind in
the course flow. Teachers should use this
technology to conduct real-time test
digitally, which would help in assessing
student’s performance and also ensure that
they are referring to the contents timely.
Blended learning introduces extra work
for teachers as they have worked hard
and picked up the right syllabus and
the right ratio between face-to-face and
online learning. Using blended
learning tools teachers can introduce
innovation in education including
gamification, interactivity, digital
certification, etc. But delivering bulk
content to the students via blended
learning tools can also increase the
workload on students. The introduction
of internet-friendly teaching
procedures definitely makes things
interesting and easy, but also tempts
students to use unverified online
contents, biased and distorted facts,
and to engage in plagiarism.
Responsive Utilization
Modern technology has given us the
ability to accomplish things in an
easier and less complicated way. But,
every technology has its pros and cons,
which need to be measured in order to
ensure its successful implementation.
While implementing blended learning
technologies, one has to keep in mind
a few things: whether utilizing blended
learning technologies in face-to-face
education will benefit the audience;
whether the rewards are more than the
risks; and are the students and teachers
ready to embrace these technological
advancements in education.
Blended learning also comes with its
fair share of disadvantages, but can be
dealt with successfully. The negative
impacts of blended learning can be
reduced by judiciously utilizing the
technology in a progressive and
constructive way. Moreover, efficient
utilization of blended learning in
education can work wonders and can
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A Pioneer in Higher Education
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit global
university established by the Government of Haryana and
recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
JGU was established as a philanthropic initiative of its
Founding Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal in the memory
of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal. It has been awarded the
highest grade by the National Assessment &‘A’
Accreditation Council (NAAC).
JGU has been recognized under Section 12B of the UGC
Act, 1956, becoming the first private university in Haryana
to receive this recognition. It was also ranked first on the
All-India Swachhta Rankings of higher education
institutions of the Government of India. In a consolidated
demonstration of its achievements over eight years, JGU is
currently ranked in the 251-300 rank bracket of the QS
University Rankings: BRICS 2018 Edition. It is ranked in
the top 300 universities out of 9,000 universities in the
BRICS region (covering five countries – Brazil, Russia,
O.P.JindalGlobalUniversity
India, China, South Africa), placing it in the top 2.8% of the
universities in the BRICS region. It is also the first and only
private university in Haryana to hold an international
ranking. Through this recognition, JGU is ranked among
the top 10 public and top 10 private higher education
institutions in India.
JGU is one of the few universities in Asia that maintains a
1:13 faculty-student ratio and appoints faculty members
from across India and different parts of the world having
outstanding academic qualifications and experience. It is a
research intensive university which is deeply committed to
its core institutional values of interdisciplinarity and
innovative pedagogy; pluralism and rigorous scholarship;
and globalism and international engagement. JGU has
established eight schools: Jindal Global Law School
(JGLS) Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) Jindal, ,
School of International Affairs (JSIA) Jindal School of,
Government and Public Policy (JSGP) Jindal School of,
Liberal Arts & Humanities (JSLH) Jindal School of,
The university aspires to be a role model for institutional excellence in higher education among leading
institutions in the world, and seeks to build bridges across nations, working with national, international, and
governmental organizations, and NGOs, and business organizations
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Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar is the Founding Vice Chancellor of the University. He
also serves as the Founding Dean of Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) and Director of
the International Institute for Higher Education Research & Capacity Building
(IIHEd). He earned his academic qualifications from the University of Oxford, Harvard
University, University of Hong Kong, University of Delhi and Loyola College. He was a
faculty member at the School of Law of City University of Hong Kong, where he taught
for many years. Professor Kumar has over hundred and fifty publications to his credit
and has published widely in peer reviewed journals and law reviews in Australia, Hong
Kong, India, Japan and USA. He has authored, co-authored, edited and co-edited seven
books. He has been a Consultant to the United Nations University (UNU), Tokyo;
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); UN Office of the High
Commissioner of Human Rights, Geneva; and the International Council for Human
Rights Policy (ICHRP), Geneva. Professor Kumar is an Attorney at Law and is
admitted to the Bar Council of Delhi, India and the Bar of the State of New York, US.
About the Vice Chancellor
Journalism & Communication (JSJC),
Jindal School of Art & Architecture (JSAA),
and Jindal School of Banking & Finance
(JSBF).
Distinguished Alumni
JGU has approximately 1400 alumni
worldwide. They play an important part in
representing the University’s core values -
respect for pluralism, diversity, and
collegiality; in advancing the University’s
reputation as a higher education institution
committed to providing a global education;
in embodying the commitment of JGU and
its founders to public service; and in
championing the University’s spirit of
community outreach, concern for the
environment, and the highest ethical
standards in all their endeavours. Some
noteworthy alumni include Amanish Lohan,
Liaison Coordinator for ISAC India; Kudrat
Kahlon, Senior Account Executive, Publicis
Consultants, MSL Group; and Aakash
Saharan, Assistant Manager, HT Mobile
Solution.
Students at JGU gain professional exposure
and experience through summer
internships, field visits, and working with
faculty members and researchers within the
University through research centres and
projects.
The University has a dedicated office, the
Career Development & Placement Division
that supports and facilitates career
development activities for students. This
includes helping students in exploring
career options, identifying individual
interests, gaining experience in a chosen
field, preparing for interviews and
achieving career goals.
CDPD offers a variety of programmes,
trainings and resources that prepares
students to succeed in their career. It also
supports students through providing soft
skills and personality development
trainings, mock interview sessions and
career counseling sessions. In addition, it
provides placement opportunities and helps
to connect students and employers. CDPD
conducts industry interaction sessions and
networking events by experienced
professionals from diversified sectors. It
also conducts CV reviews and guides
students to write industry specific cover
letters, emails, and much more. T R
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An institute that is providing pharmacy education while
keeping the competence with the changing roles of a
professional pharmacist is P. Wadhwani College of
Pharmacy, Yavatmal(PWCOP). The college started
offering D.Pharm. education in 1993 and B.Pharm in 1997
followed M.Pharm. in 2006 onwards in Pharmaceutics,
Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Quality Assurance, &
Pharmacology.
College is recognized as a Centre for Ph.D. program by
SGB Amravati University and is one of the premier
institutions to SGB Amravatipermanently affiliated
University, Amravati. College has a 2(F) and 12 (B) status
of University Grant Commission, New Delhi. College is
also recognized by AICTE, New Delhi; PCI, New Delhi;
and Directorate of Technical Education, Government of
Maharashtra, Mumbai.
Where Education Meets Excellence
PWCOP has a sprawling green campus & a glorious
building with spacious, modernized, and high-tech
classrooms and laboratories. The laboratory infrastructure is
well equipped with sophisticated instruments, and the
library with more than 12000 books with e-library facility,
50 national & international journals. PWCOP attracts
students from far and wide. The state-of-the-art
P.WadhwaniCollege
ofPharmacy
infrastructure, research facilities and professional
environment for students perfecting as a multi-skilled and
resilient pharmacist to take up the global challenges in the
Pharmacy profession through discipline and strategic
teaching programs.
Total strength of Diploma students, UG students, PG
students, PhD scholars and faculty are D.Pharm. (100),
B.Pharm. (240), M.Pharm. (72), Ph.D Program (34), &
Faculty( 30; 12 Ph. D. & 18 M.Pharm qualified )
The institution adheres to all quality measures in education
to its students. No wonder then that many of the students of
PWCOP easily get GPAT scholarship for pursuing higher
education. Those who embark on higher education abroad,
after their graduation from PWCOP, get selected in
prestigious international universities of UK, USA,
Australia, etc. Industries like Ranbaxy, Dr. Reddy’s, Sun
Pharma, Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd, etc have a number
of students from PWCOP working in various capacities.
P.Wadhwani College of Pharmacy Student Alumni
Association (PWCOPSAA), Yavatmal (Reg. No.
MH/843/2012/ Yavatmal) is actively participating in
development of alumni &students pursuing education by
financial & collaborative support.
The mission of the institute is to emerge as one of the best national level pharmacy educational and research institute by
providing platform to students for their quality education and development of multidimensional personality while developing
a sense of ethical and social responsibilities, professionalism and commitment among all the members of management, staff
and students.
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PWCOP was established under Yavatmal ZillaVikas Samiti in the year 1985 initiated
by a collaborative effort from Shri. MukulWasnik, Ex. Minister HRD,
Shri. Shivajirao Moghe, Ex. Minister for Transport and Self Employment, M. S. and
Shri. Jagdish G. Wadhwani, Chairman of Yavatmal Zilla Vikas Samiti Yavatmal.
The able leadership of an adept personality, Shri. Jagdish G. Wadhwani,
Chairman, and the dynamic vision of Dr. Anil V. Chandewar, Principal, along
with the other members of society, PWCOP has touched the heights of success &
development.
The Frontrunners of the Institution
The college has received significant
financial assistance from CSIR, DST,
ICMR, UGC, AICTE, and other funding
agencies to carry out various research
projects, organize national seminars, and
modernize the laboratories. Workshops,
quality improvement programs and
seminars are timely organized to hone the
skills of PG students and faculty with such
financial support. The college publishes its
own open access international journal
‘International Journal of Research in
Pharmaceutical Technology’ for
Pharmaceutical Scientists. Many young
researchers and faculty received travel grant
to attend conferences in India and abroad.
Rewarding Career Opportunities
An ‘Industry-Institute Partnership Cell’ has
been established to ensure healthy and
fruitful interaction with pharmaceutical
industries. PWCOP has a placement cell to
get rewarding jobs in industries. The
institute collaborates with Industries,
Academic and Healthcare institutions for
the promotion of research, exchange of
information, to enhance placement
opportunities for students and to provide
opportunities and lifelong support to its
alumni in recognition of their special
relationship to the college. The institute has
collaborations with Cognizant Mumbai,
NM Pharma Amravati, Macleods
Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mumbai, and Gentek
Lifesciences, Wardha.
PWCOP is conducting various DST
sponsored Entrepreneurship Development
Programs through its T&P Cell in
association with MITCON to promote
various central government schemes like
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Yojana, Start Up
India Make in Indiaand the concept of .
“Words of Trust”
Ms. Nilima Kinekar, M. Pharm.
(Pharmacology) Student
The entire fraternity of this college is very
much supportive. The college has good
ambience & infrastructure with well
developed research facility with
sophisticated instrumentation. The faculty
members also take personal care for each
and every student. We also celebrate many
festivals, cultural days, conduct seminars,
sports competition and other extracurricular
activities.
Ms. Aarti Nahar, B. Pharm. IInd Year
Student
I am proud to be a part of PWCOP family
as it imparts its students a sound full
technical education along with a blend of
recreation. Teachers are very talented,
helpful and give their best for their
students. Laboratories, library and campus
of our college are full of facilities. My
college provides its students golden
pathway for the complete and overall
development of a budding pharma-
enthusiast.
Mr. Mohit Singi, B. Pharm, Final year
student
I am really lucky to get admission in
PWCOP. I am glad & delighted as I have
found extraordinary education, grand
infrastructure & satisfactory facilities. The
principal, faculty & all the staff members of
my college are very kind & co-operative.
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ADAPTIVE LEARNING
SYSTEM
- A Teacher’s Good Friend
Adaptive learning, also known as adaptive teaching,
is an educational method which uses computers as
interactive teaching devices, and to orchestrate the
allocation of human and mediated resources according to the
unique needs of each learner. Computers adapt the
presentation of educational material according to students’
learning needs, as indicated by their responses to questions,
tasks and experiences. The technology encompasses aspects
derived from various fields of study including computer
science,education,psychology,andbrainscience.
Adaptive learning has been partially driven by a realization
that tailored learning cannot be achieved on large-scale using
traditional, non-adaptive approaches. Adaptive learning
systems endeavor to transform the learner from passive
receptor of information to collaborator in the educational
process. Adaptive learning systems’primary application is in
education, but another popular application is business
training. They have been designed as desktop computer
applications, web applications, and are now being introduced
intooverallcurricular.
Technologyand methodology
Adaptive learning systems have traditionally been divided
into separate components or ‘models’. While different model
groups have been presented, most systems include some or
theentirefollowingmodels
• Expert model – The model with the information which is to
betaught
• Studentmodel–Themodelwhichtracksandlearnsabout
thestudent.
• Instructionalmodel–Themodelwhichactuallyconveysthe
information.
• Instructionalenvironment–Theuserinterfacefor
interactingwiththesystem.
Expertmodel
The expert model stores information about the material which
is being taught. This can be as simple as the solutions for the
question set but it can also include lessons and tutorials and, in
more sophisticated systems, even expert methodologies to
illustrateapproachestothequestions.
Student model
The simplest means of determining a student’s skill level is
the method employed in CAT (computerized adaptive
testing). In CAT, the subject is presented with questions that
are selected based on their level of difficulty in relation to the
presumedskilllevelofthesubject.
Instructionalmodel
The instructional model generally looks to incorporate the
best educational tools that technology has to offer (such as
multimedia presentations) with expert teacher advice for
presentation methods. The level of sophistication of the
instructional model depends greatly on the level of
sophisticationofthestudentmodel.
Operating within the existing infrastructure, the artifacts of
traditional classroom learning such as instructor-led lectures,
PowerPoint slides and binders of materials can be transitioned
to a flexible interactive system that makes the classroom
experience more adaptive. The system includes a closed Wi-
Fi system for the classroom, interactive e-books, leader-led
learning, leaderboard gaming, electronic knowledge
checkpoints etc. Such an environment enables real-time
sampling of students and allows interactive questions to be
insertedintotheteachingmaterials.
As the instructor asks a question, students respond on their
tablets. The instructor then views the results instantly. This
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capability is being used to sample a learner’s knowledge
before or after a discussion topic and has proven extremely
valuable in gauging student comprehension during
instruction.
Adaptive Learning is not a new concept, with technology
allowing the real-time personalisation of content, assessment
and delivery, Adaptive Learning is making great waves to
improve student experience and success. The best teachers
have always adapted their teaching to the requirements of
their students. However, as class sizes have expanded, it’s
become harder for teachers to rely on their own talents to keep
everyoneengagedanduptospeed.
Adaptive Learning draws on the teacher’s own skills and
insight, and it’s a process that can be adopted phase by phase.
Here’s how:
The author is Prof Nitin Ramchandra Jadhav presently working as Principal in Mahatma
Gandhi Vidyamandir’s SPH College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Nashik
since 1993. He was as a member of Board of Studies for Hotel Management Faculty in
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Member of Staﬀ Selection Committee at Goa University,
Member for Staﬀ selection panel of MPSC for HMCT, member of Hotel and Restaurant
grading committee appointed by MTDC Govt of Maharastra. He has been as Judge for
various Culinary Competetions. He is a Member of Academic Council for YCMOU, Nashik.
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Principal
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1.Assess strengths and weaknesses.
Gaininganunderstandingofthestartingpointforanystudent
participatinginacourseiskeyforbothteachersandstudents.
From a teacher’s perspective, it helps them give consideration to how they might need to provide additional support to students
that may struggle or excel in their subject. For the student, having an insight to possible gaps in their existing knowledge provides
them with clarity and confidence in the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the course, allowing them to reflect on
how theymightwish toadapttheirlearningexperiencetomeettheirpersonalrequirements.
2.Use assessments as learningopportunities.
Assessments arenotjustforscreening,therearemanyexamplesofstudentsusingassessmentsandquizzestolearnnotonlythe
rightandwrong answers butalsothereasonswhy aparticularresponseisdeemedrightorwrong.Carefullyconstructedformative
assessmentsbecomelearningtoolsratherthantests.Provideinformativequestion-ledassessmentasastartingpointtoanynew
course.
3.Considerwhat additionalcontentyou canprovide.
Youmayalreadyhaveadditionalcontentattheready.Whetherit’s toappealstudentswithdifferentlearningstylesorthosewho
strugglewithaparticulartopic,it’s timetoturnyourbestcontentintoshareablematerialthatcanbemadeavailableonlinetothose
who needit. It’s alsoworthwhiletoreviewalleLearningcontenttocheckitisaccessibletothewidestaudience.
4.Trust yourown judgement.
AdaptiveLearningcouldneverreplacetheinsightofaprofessionalteacher.Youwillneedtoreviewandimprovethematerialyou
create,theaccessibilityofthatcontentateachstageofthecourse,andthebenefits.
AdaptiveLearningprovidesteacherswiththeopportunitytotranslatetheirgoodpracticefromtheclassroomintotheonline
environmenttobenefitlargernumbersofstudents.Byexploitingtheuseoflearningtechnologyteacherscanimpactonmuch
largernumbersofstudentsbyprovidingthemwithamorepersonalizedandsupportivelearningexperience.
To prepare for your adoption of adaptive learning, bear in mind these key considerations when building your case, talking to peers
ormeetingwithsolutionproviders:
•Adaptivelearningispowerfulsolutionbutnottheentiresolution
• Data-driveninsightsallowteacherstotakerelevantaction,quickly
• Parentsarepivotaltosuccess:how willyougetthemonboard?
• Hesitantteachersshouldslowlyadoptthesolution,buildingconfidence
• Ensurethesolutionworks foryou,nottheotherwayaround
•Technicalglitchesareinevitable.Remainhumanandaddyourteacher’s touchtothesituation
•Yourpassionanddriveforthetechnologywillseeitthrive.Makesureyoureallycare.
• Recognisethebenefitsoffastandaccurateinsighttoestablishandbuildskills.
• Couldtechnologybethemodern-dayteacher’s bestaide?Whenusedpreciselyandappropriatelytechcanarman
educatorwiththeinsightandevidencerequiredtobolstereducationalpoliticswhileenhancingclassroom
experiencesforeverychild.
Howtoadoptadaptivelearninginyour classroom
Herearesixquestionstoaskofanytechnologyyou’reconsidering.
• How willthisimprovethelearner’s experience?
• How canImeasurethat?
•WhatopportunitiesdoIhaveasateachertoimprovelearningexperiences/outcomesbecauseofthistechnology?
• Does thisimprovevisibility?
• Does thisreducetheadministrativeburden?
• Caneverylearnermakefairuse/haveopportunitytousethistechnology?
Adaptivelearninginnowayseekstoreplacetheteacher.Itcan’t.Educationisinherentlyhumanandnotechnological
innovationcanreplacetheintuition,emotionandexperienceofateacher.Whatitdoes,isarmateacherwith
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1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
www.curtis.edu

Pearl Academy was established in 1993 in Okhla, South
Delhi. Since its inception, it has been persistently moving
forward to carve a niche in the field of holistic education.
Today, the academy has evolved into a globally renowned
institution of higher learning with a focus on
internationalism, entrepreneurship and employability.
It aims to cater the needs of the design, fashion, business,
media and retail industry.
The institute has ranked amongst the Top 25 Fashion
Colleges in the world as per Business of Fashion (BOF)
Global Fashion School Rankings 2017 (Graduate). It has
also been ranked the No.1 fashion college in India as per
India Today Nielsen Survey 2017 (Factual), and
ASSOCHAM named it the Best Design Institute in India.
Affiliations, Accreditations and Distinguished Courses
Pearl Academy offers an array of under graduate and post
graduate courses. It offers students 11 month internationally
benchmarked Diplomas that culminates in a Professional
Diploma at the end of their final year.
PearlAcademy Achieving Excellence in Design, Business,
Media, Internationalism and Employability
It also provides the students an option for a full credit
transfer for their final year to Torrens University, Australia,
along with the following choices:
a) Transfer to Torrens University and complete the final
year in Australia with a 40% scholarship; or b) Transfer to
Torrens University and complete the final year online while
paying the same fees as they did at Pearl Academy.
Pearl Academy does not offer any degree program of its
own. All students are registered for a degree course with
IGNOU, at no additional cost.
On successful completion of two-year PG pathway, a
student is awarded a Post Graduate Diploma from Pearl
Academy validated by Domus Academy, Milan, Italy.
Additionally, Domus Academy faculty visit Pearl every
year as international faculty.
Pearl Academy offers UG and PG courses in fashion,
styling, product design, communication design, interiors,
luxury brands, fashion business and have recently launched
Pearl Academy is amongst the leading global institutes in design, fashion and business education through
continuous innovation, high teaching standards and enriching experience to students, and is committed to
excellence, innovation, student satisfaction and development through self and shared efforts.
Jaipur CampusMumbai CampusNoida Campus
Delhi Campus
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Pearl Academy marches ahead on its journey to success under the
ambitious and energetic leadership of Nandita Abraham, the CEO of
Pearl Academy. With over twenty years of dynamic experience across
corporates and academia, Nandita joined Pearl Academy in 2001 as a
faculty. Over the years, she has worked successfully at various positions
within the academy. Nandita has driven multiple initiatives and has
championed pedagogy enhancement and student learning initiatives with
a keen focus on internationality and industry connect. Nandita is a
member of the CII National Committee on Design and is also a member
of Executive Committee, IFFTI – International Foundation of Fashion
Technology Institutes.
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new courses including: 1) Media and
Communication (Journalism /
Entertainment); 2) Advertising and
Marketing; 3) Animation and VFX in
Communication Design and 4) Textiles and
Accessories in Fashion Design.
Accomplished Alumni
Since its inception, Pearl Academy has
produced numerous graduates who have
been very successful in diﬀerent spheres of
life. Some notable alumni of the institution
include: Nikhil Mehra (Fashion Designer),
Mandira Wirk (Fashion Designer), Joyita
Banerjee (Senior Designer, Outlook
Traveller); Harita Kaul (Sr. VP Head
Buying, Benetton India); Apoorv Sen (AVP,
Myntra Design); and Jitendra Joshi
(Manager – Consumer Insights, Nielsen
India).
Collaborative Initiatives
Pearl Academy aims at constant quality
improvement and skill development. Inking
a new chapter in skill development, the
institution has entered into a strategic tie-up
with Adobe and launched India’s ﬁrst
‘Adobe Digital Technology Academy’ – a
unique program, designed to help learners
of today, leverage the power of digital
technologies and tools for skill building.
The academy has also entered an exclusive
initiative with Amazon.in wherein,
Amazon.in is showcasing Pearl Academy’s
graduating students’ and alumni’s creations
on ‘Designer Boutique’.
Career Prospects and Exposures
Pearl Academy has completed 25 years of
nurturing creative minds. With time, it has
evolved into a globally renowned institution
of higher learning with a focus on
internationalism, entrepreneurship and
employability; catering to the needs of the
design, fashion, business, media and retail
industry.
It had over 97% placement record in 2017
and 500+ companies on campus. Pearl
graduates have been the most sought after
among big brands and organizations of
creative industries.
Pearl Academy has also developed the
Pearl Total Learning System (PTLS),
which is embedded in its UG and PG
curriculum. This model ensures that every
student gets the right opportunity to
develop skills, knowledge and motivation
to embrace change, set trends and lead the
change as an innovator and leader of the
future. The 360-degree comprehensive
system will provide complete learning
experience for students.
The key features of TLS are: 1) Career
Mentoring – 360-degree preparedness; 2)
Edge Courses for Success – Special skills
for tomorrow’s leaders; 3) Industry
Integrated Circuit - Live Industry Projects
with FDCI, INTACH; and 4) Global
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Rayat Bahra Dental College and Hospital was
established in 2010. The dental college is fairly young, but
its achievements and accolades rival, and even surpass,
those of other research intensive dental schools in the area.
Out of thousand roads that end at the most sought after
destination – success – it chose the one that personifies
excellence.
Quality Education and Infrastructure
Realizing the significant contribution, the infrastructure of
an educational institute, determined to provide the best in
terms of quality, the college fulfills all the requirements
listed under the category of ‘the few chosen ones’.
Covering an area of 1,00,000 sq. feet, the institute has been
designed with architectural expertise with an intellectually
careful division of the college into nine dental departments,
dealing with specialized branches of dentistry and nine
specialized medical departments. With four well-furnished
lecture theatres, each with a seating capacity of 110, a
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Biochemistry laboratory, a Physiology laboratory,
dissection hall with a museum, a library apt for self-study
with an availability of all course related books with several
copies of each, the college has everything to ensure that the
students do not miss out on anything and no lesson goes
unlearnt.
It has been designed to take care of the minutest details and
be nothing less than the best. It includes 205 electronically
operated chairs, labs and equipments for pre-clinical work,
seminar halls, X-ray units, RVG’s, OPG, Ceph, availability
of medical investigations and histopathological
examinations, O.T. wards, and a well lighted and ventilated
waiting area. The students feel blessed to be in such an
institution.
Every department of the institution has emerged out as an
epitome of perfection when it comes to the maintenance of
the patient records, sterilization of the instruments and
The institute aims to impart value based education to all those who can dream and are also determined to see their desire of
becoming competent in the field they choose through their intellect, creativity and hard work, and emerge as an epitome of
excellence.
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The person behind the success of Rayat Bahra Dental College & Hospital is
Mr. Gurvinder Singh Bahra, the Chancellor of Rayat Bahra University and
Chairman of Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes. He laid the foundation stone
of the campuses that today are known for experiential learning and a wide
spectrum of multidisciplinary education. He is a man of few words, with a
mind that is a treasure house of intellect and ideas, and has innumerable
achievements to his name.
His farsightedness is capable of creating the magic that many people look
upto today, the magic that has changed lives through his ideas of providing
education that is not only value-based but affordable, taking into
consideration every individual’s situation when they join the institution.
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cleanliness, leaving no room for cross
infection. Two parks, an auditorium, a
central library and four food courts in the
vicinity of the college, are some beautiful
cherries on the cake, making sure that the
students are not just satisfied but contented
to study and progress in the best
environment they could ask for.
The description of the infrastructure and
facilities will remain incomplete without
the mention of the mobile dental van which
imitates the best picture given in books.
The institute successfully organizes on an
average 72 free dental camps every year, in
the villages to people who are in need of
dental care but are not aware and
resourceful enough to gain access to the
treatment on their own.
The institute offers BDS (five year)
program with an intake of 100 students
every year. It is affiliated to the very
prestigious Baba Farid University of Health
Sciences and is recognized by the Dental
Council of India.
It conducts various workshops and CDE
programmes every year and gives platform
to students to draw inspiration from the
people who have been eminent in their
respective fields and can sow the seeds of
hard work in the minds of the listeners.
Accomplished Alumni
Rayat Bahra Dental College alumni have
made great achievements since graduating
from this institution. Graduates from the
pioneer batch have made some notable
accomplishments in the pursuit of their
dental career.
Some students of Batch 2011 after
graduation have acquired admission at
Boston University and are pursuing DDS
after successfully completing all
prerequisite exams and interviews. Many of
its recent graduates have opened
independent dental clinics throughout the
state of Punjab and are operating with great
success.
Future Plans
The institute intends to introduce MDS in
all the branches of dentistry in the near
future to further polish the skills of the
students and make them competent in all
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he educational system has undergone massive changes over the years. Technological advancements have
Tchanged the way we do things. It has greatly inﬂuenced the educational system taking it to the next level.
Modern technology has brought in new innovations in education. Nowadays, children are more
acquainted with latest technology and gadgets. It is the need of the hour for educational institutions to incorporate
any and every sort of advanced technology in education to make the entire process easier, more interesting and
engaging.
The Emergence of the Next-Gen Students
Students in this new tech-savvy era are much acquainted with the preset-day technology and are very comfortable
using it. The advent of cutting-edge technology has provided us with the option of innovative applications in
various ﬁelds like education, healthcare and so on. Incorporating contemporary technology in education will help
in attracting them towards studies, making it a worthwhile experience.
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Anticipating the Needs of Next-Gen Students
Implementing latest technological tools by properly researching on the students, their needs and requirements is a
major step towards the future. It will help in future-proofing higher education, and suitably putting efforts where
it is most needed. In-depth research on the students will help in understanding their needs, strengths, weaknesses,
and necessary steps can be taken accordingly.
Issues Propelling the Next Generation
Students of this new generation are all about innovation, motivation, and curiosity about new and different things
happening around them. They think out of the box and beyond conventional teaching methods. There are many
issues influencing the next generation which include: demographic change, behavioral change and the power to
choose.
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Demographic Change: Around 65% of students studying in schools now may do such jobs in the future
which currently don’t exist. Hence, educational institutions are spending a lot of time, money and
resources in order to keep up with this age of major changes. Moreover, there has been a 10% reduction
in enrollment over the last 10 years. But, there has also been a growth in students above 25 years
belonging to lower income groups, or who are interested in receiving skill-based training in order to
enhance their skills and receive high wages. Many such students are also there who are corporate
employees looking to reskill and readapt themselves for their current career. Both segments are increasing
fast, which calls for educational institutions to come up with innovative strategies to cater to their needs.
Behavioral Change: The modern educational system has blurred physical boundaries. Students of the
new generation use the latest technology to get an immersive and enhanced educational experience. They
learn things by collaborating, analyzing and gathering information from various sources. For example,
modern libraries not only store books, but act as a connector of multiple disciplines equipped with
cutting-edge technology, and efficient librarians help students in gathering knowledge. Students these
days want instant access and connectivity, and also want strong ties with their communities. Hence, if
institutions integrate and merge spaces like libraries with the surrounding community, they can boost the
morale and confidence of students.
Power to Choose: The next generation of students wants more control and connectivity. This generation
demands a more adaptable curriculum and assignments which can be delivered anytime from anywhere.
These students are interested in alternative ways of learning as a part of their educational experience. This
also means blurring the boundaries between education, working, socializing and so on. Institutes aim at
flexible and student-friendly sessions. They aim to create specialized collaborative zones, living room
islands, reading nooks and gathering areas. Institutes look to promote vibrancy in campus life and
increase student productivity. The growing demands of students for enhanced and advanced educational
facilities drive institutions to come up with innovative and interesting educational techniques and
procedures.
Embracing the Digital Transformation
Institutions have to accept and embrace these digital advancements and include them in the curriculum.
Many university leaders, edtech entrepreneurs, and students believe that transformation is essential for
higher education. They are very optimistic about the changes and are prepared for the challenges ahead.
They anticipate a future with less public financial support, and believe that a modern educational system
should be adopted by enhancing the traditional one. Teachers should move beyond the lecture sessions
and bring in innovation, interaction and student participation in classes by incorporating various
applications like gaming and simulation, robotics and so on.
Digital advancements have surrounded us. They are a part of almost anything and everything we do.
Successfully implementing these technologies will work wonders and help in transforming the
educational system, taking it forward to the next level of innovation. T R
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KarunyaInstituteofTechnology
andSciences
A brief about Karunya Institute of Technology and Science, its major contributions
for the society and its Founder Chancellor Dr. Paul Dhinakaran.
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences was founded with the noble vision to raise
professionals and leaders of high academic caliber and unblemished character, nurtured
with a strong motivation and commitment to serve humanity. The institution is the
fulfillment of the vision of its founders Late Dr. D. G. S. Dhinakaran and the present
Chancellor Dr. Paul Dhinakaran. Established in 1986 as an Engineering College, it was
granted an autonomous status in 2000 and declared Deemed-to-be University by the
University Grants Commission (UGC) in recognition of its academic excellence by the
Ministry of Human Resources Development under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide
notification no 9-3-2000-U3 dated 23.6.2004 of the Government of India. Accredited by
NAAC, the institution offers Graduate and Post Graduate courses in Engineering,
Sciences, Arts, Media, and Commerce Management. Research programs (Ph.D.
M.Phil.) are also offered in various disciplines of Engineering, Science and Humanities and
Management. From a humble beginning of 180 students, the institution has grown rapidly
to 8491 students and 452 faculty representing 18 academic departments.
In the three decades of service to higher education, Karunya Institute of Technology and
Sciences has made significant progression in teaching learning, research and consultancy,
innovation and transfer of technology, community service and value education. Translating
the vision of the Founders into action, the institution is currently engaged in finding
solutions to human problems in the four major areas such as Water, Food, Healthcare, and
Energy through scientific and technological interventions.
Dr. Paul Dhinakaran
M.B.A., Ph.D.,
Founder Chancellor
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Quality Educational and Infrastructural Facilities: The
Hallmarks of Silver Oak
Located at Ahmedabad, Gujrat, Silver Oak College of
Engineering Technology was established with a vision
of cultivating technically-sound knowledge in 2009. It
consists of two engineering colleges namely, Silver Oak
College of Engineering and Technology and Aditya
Silver Oak Institute of Technology (ASOIT), wherein
ASOIT is a new college in the same campus that offers an
additional course of Chemical Engineering. The institute
has 5 academic departments which offer 6 undergraduate
engineering programs and 4 post graduate programs in
various engineering discipline. It consists of 5000+ students
on campus, and 300+ faculties, of which, 40% are from
IITs/NITs. Moreover, the institute also provides GATE,
GRE, and GMAT coaching to the students.
SilverOakCollegeof
EngineeringTechnology:
It houses Gujarat’s largest incubation centre with a space of
20,000 sq.ft., known as ‘IGNITE Incubation Centre’. The
campus consists of 80+ classrooms and 70+ laboratories.
There are 15 Technical Clubs and 7 well-equipped
auditorium halls to organize expert
seminars/workshops/lectures. It is the first self-financed
institute of Gujarat to have 151.9 KW grid solar rooftop
power plants. The institute also has state of the art Robotic
Lab, IOT Lab and Apple Lab.
More About the Leader
Shri. Janak Khandwala holds many prestigious positions
on various boards, and is affiliated to many engineering
institutions in Gujarat. He is Executive Director of
Hasmukh Goswami College of Engineering, Silver Oak
Group of Institutes and Apollo Institute of Engineering and
The institute aims to be a leading provider of globally – competitive professionals with sound knowledge, and
to contribute to social and infrastructural development of the region
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The person responsible for leading Silver Oak to the heights of success is none
other than Shri. Janak Khandwala, the Executive Director of Silver Oak Group
of Institutes. He has earned a prominent name in the area of Technical Education
in India. His experience and achievements are a rarity among people of his age.
At a very young age, he showed signs of a proven leader, an educationalist and a
philanthropist. “Janak bhai” as usually addressed by his followers and admirers,
is the member of the Board of Governors of Gujarat Technological University. Not
only GTU, but other universities too have beneﬁtted from his leadership and
administrative skills directly and indirectly. He has also been nominated as the
member of the Board of Management of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Open
University. As the President of the Association of Self Finance Institutes for
AICTE Approved Institutions in Gujarat State, he has taken various initiatives to
develop an ecosystem to nurture industry ready and socially responsible youths by
promoting national as well as international level collaborations between Industry,
Academia and Government Institutions. Janakbhai has been a torch bearer in
forming and implementing policies towards this transformation in engineering
education and thus has acted as a catalyst of change for the education sector in
the country and for the society as a whole.
Insightful Leadership
Technology, Managing Trustee of Universal
College of Engineering Technology and
is Joint Secretary at Alpha College of
Engineering Technology. A passionate
educationalist by nature, he always strives
hard to touch as many lives of students as
he can and help them to lead their
imagination in a right way.
As a philanthropist, he is a giver by heart.
Donating books, kites, crackers to the under
privileged school students, celebrating
Republic Day with the municipal school
children and donating school bags,
arranging movie shows for the orphan girls,
etc are some of his acts of gratitude.
Accomplished Alumni
Silver Oak alumni have achieved success in
various walks of life. About 200+ students
of the institute have settled in Silicon
Valley, and more than 100 have enrolled for
higher education in USA, Canada,
Australia, Germany, and New Zealand.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The institute not only provides excellent
educational facilities, but also conducts a
number of extra-curricular activities. It is
the ﬁrst of its kind of college to have a solar
plant which is managed by faculty and
students. A total of 71 design and utility
patents have been submitted by students
and faculty. Moreover, the institute
conducts many cultural and technical events
to encourage and motivate the students. It
conducts “TALAASH”, an annual tech-fest
for students where they can showcase their
technical innovation. It also organizes
“SAMVAAD”, a technical symposium where
national/international experts from
academia/industry come to share their
knowledge with the students/faculty.
Silver Oak provides quality professional
exposure and experience to its students. It
conducts around 105 industrial visits and
more than 180 placement drives. It has one
of the best training and placement cells
which has secured 70% placement since the
last three years. The institute organizes the
best college-industry connect activities on
the campus. Moreover, it also provides
compulsory internship for higher semester
students. Around 500+ training sessions and
MOOC drives are conducted in order to
prepare students for the corporate world. T R
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ADOPTING
– The New Wave in Educational Technology
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Education in recent years has received an upgrade
with the advent of technological innovations. This
has made the entire education process much easier,
advanced and interesting. Educational technology has
evolved with time and has introduced revolutionary
changes in this sector.
Adaptive Learning has emerged as a part of the flourishing
edtech industry. It utilizes IT and modern technology in
education, bringing innovation and interaction into the field.
IT presents the educational contents to the users in a variety
of ways and options which they can access as per their
needs and convenience.
The Growing Need for Adaptive Learning
Many institutions are implementing adaptive learning, but
there are many which are not completely aware of the
concept. Institutions skeptic about adaptive learning, may
make hasty decisions and investments into the field, which
may not eventually lead to better results.
Today’s techno-savvy youth are hungry for the latest
technological innovations. Adaptive Learning aims at
delivering improved learning experiences and also at
reducing extra paper work for teachers making things easier
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educational needs, but before implementing it certain things should be considered like what are its benefits; what
precautionary measures should be kept in mind while using it; and how properly can teachers work with an
adaptive learning system.
Adaptive Learning tools adjust to the curriculum, setting and culture of the school and country. They target
people using the solution and aim at adding value to education. These tools seek constant feedback and adjust
behaviors accordingly. Moreover, adaptive learning collaborates with teachers, learners, parents, and the like to
enhance its performance. These tools assist and support the teachers with immediate and accurate insight into the
learning experiences and outcomes of the students.
Teachers can use these tools to identify which students are working hard and which aren’t. It can help the
teachers in identifying the students in need of educational support in real time. It can also be used to challenge
the students to test their understanding and abilities in order to enhance their learning skills. These tools present
analytics report giving details about the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and help in framing strategies for
improving the student’s academic condition.
Proper Understanding and Implementation
The basic understanding of the subject matter can be elevated using adaptive learning tools along with enhancing
one’s skills. Adaptive Learning can help in capturing information about students quickly and accurately. It can
highlight the shortcomings in the student’s understanding, and the lack of skills and abilities if any. Moreover,
teachers can also use these tools to inculcate various advanced skills in students like collaboration, problem-
solving, and analysis with cross-concept questions. Teachers should learn and adapt to these technological
advancements as it is the need of the hour. Modern technology demands that not only students, but teachers
should also be well-acquainted with latest technology so that they can cope up with the technological needs of
the students in the classroom. It is important for the teachers to adjust with the changing classroom dynamics in
order to fit in this advanced technologically driven education system.
Parents should also get involved to make adaptive learning a successful process for their children, as it can even
be carried outside classroom boundaries. They should constantly support and promote adaptive learning among
their children. Parents should take active interest in their wards’ studies and help them with any sort of technical
difficulty that they are facing with the content. They should constantly discuss about the proceedings in the
classroom with their children and should try to learn adaptive learning skills to make it easier for their children.
Responsible Utilization
Technological advancements are not error free. There might be instances when a major error shows up in the
system disrupting the normal functioning. It can be in the form of technical errors, glitches, breakdowns, and so
on. If a technology is new to us, we may panic when something goes wrong because we are unfamiliar with its
functioning. Our inability to fix the problem may further stifle and frustrate us, and this is quite disturbing if the
technology is new. In this case, the teachers have a vital role to play. In case of online examinations, having a
correct answer wrongly marked is very disheartening for the students. In such a situation, the teachers should
assist in managing and correcting the errors, and consoling and motivating the students.
Adaptive learning should be considered as just a part of the solution, and not the only solution towards
educational upgradation. Before embracing adaptive learning, a few things should be kept in mind to ensure its
successful implementation: adaptive learning is a powerful solution to educational upgradation, but it is not the
only solution; parents should be motivated to participate in the process; teachers should slowly accept the
developments for the greater good; data-driven insights allow teachers to take necessary actions quickly; adding
a human touch to adaptive learning procedures will be a successful attempt. T R
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