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Global Universities are Promoting
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Editorial
s per the latest statistics from the University Grants
ACommission (UGC), there are 789 universities in India. Yet,
India has seen 24,898 applications being filed and 2935
designs being registered. According to PATSEER, out of these, 9584
have been granted. Evidently, there has been a massive rise in the IP
filings across the country and a big chunk of its credit goes to the
Indian government’s Startup India initiative and the rising affinity
towards innovation among the younger generation. However, these
numbers are still lagging far behind the leaders in the respective lists. It
is imperative for the universities of India to take upon the onus of
spurring innovation in India by converting into platforms of innovation.
If research is about discovering the pre-existing truths, then creativity
is about unveiling new truths. Man has over-powered every adversity
from nature because of innovations and knowledge has proven to be
the biggest weapon for mankind in its struggle to overcome hostilities.
This is where Universities play the vital role of saviors by harvesting
new ideas and concepts against the rising expectations from dwindling
resources.
Innovation, first of all, should start from the teaching methodology
itself. All initiatives from universities should accentuate the practice of
lifelong learning. They should encourage the idea of “Once a student,
Always a Student”. Students ought to be encouraged in taking up
research works during their apprenticeship and later as contributors of
research works when they are alumni. An Ideal Student of an Ideal
university would stand out as the most adaptive and creative thinker in
the society. An Ideal University would be the birthplace of reformists
and individualists.
India is a country of diverse understandings. There is a peculiar kind of
unity in its diversity and this is clearly evident in the universities and
their academic structures. No two universities would carry the same
vision, but would definitely carry one similar mission, and that is to
produce lifelong learners; Learners that would continue to contribute to
the society through innovation and logical speculation. This diversity
has in fact, brought the entire educated community together in respect
of each other and this is exactly what makes this nation great.
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Cover Story
Nalanda University:
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Interview with The Knowledge Review
A Rendezvous with a Legal Maestra
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GREEN METRICS
Global Universities
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Green University
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Alagappa University:
Unleashing Opportunities
Towards Excellence
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VETERAN VOICE
Cherry-picking
A Graduate Program:
Look Before You Leap!
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A PROVOST’S PURVIEW
The Beauty of
Autonomy lies in the
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Assam down town University:
Providing Knowledge that
Expands Your Worldview
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Bhagwant University, Ajmer:
Creating Responsible
Professionals
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Hidayatullah National
Law University:
Forging Up-and-Coming Lawyers
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Jain Vishva Bharati Institute
(Deemed University)
Right Conduct is the essence
of Right knowledge
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Koneru Lakshmaiah
Education Foundation:
Laying the Cornerstone of Education
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Pandit Deendayal
Petroleum University:
Extracting the Best from the Best
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Sri Venkateswara University:
Towards Innovation and
Academic Excellence
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University Of Agricultural
Sciences, Dharwad:
Spearheading Towards An
Agricultural Revolution
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niversities in India have played the paramount role of upheaving the society into erudition and
Uhave always been the torch-bearers of progress for an entire civilization. From time
immemorial, since man gained the urge to reason every aspect, visible and non-visible, there
has been a need to administer valid knowledge through bona fide sources. Universities could rightly be
called as the congregation of such sources.
With each passing age, many universities were established and were later turned into domains of
excellence in education. Through this issue of The 20 most admired Universities in India, 2017, we
are highlighting some of the prestigious universities of India that have set a legacy for themselves in
terms of academic curriculums and career-oriented activities.
In this issue, we have featured Nalanda University on the Cover Story. This is the same university that
is based on the ancient one that was established and wrecked many years ago. It is being revived with an
even bigger grandeur and aims to garner an even bigger reputation than its predecessor. The leaders of
the world are coming together to retain and sustain the legacy of Nalanda’s immortal learning tradition.
Professor Sunaina Singh, the acclaimed scholar and accomplished teacher is at the helm of affairs at
Nalanda University. As the icon of Asian renaissance, Nalanda University represents an undying
tradition of the quest for peace and harmony in the world. Apart from Nalanda University, if you flip
through the pages, you will find many such equally compelling universities that have garnered
adulations in the world of literacy.
This issue also features a special segment called, Interview with The Knowledge Review, where we
have garnered exclusive insights from Prof. (Dr.) Rose Varghese, the Vice-Chancellor of The National
University of Advanced Legal Studies.
Under Veteran Voice, you will come across an article titled, “Cherry-picking a graduate program: look
before you leap!” by Dr. Dhananjay Patil. Under Provost’s Purview, there is an article titled, “The
Beauty of Autonomy lies in the Governance” by Dr. Varun K. Tripathi.
Lastly, do have a read through the in-house contributions under Green Metrics. It is titled as “Global
Universities are Promoting Green University Initiative”.
So flip through the pages and spread the light.
Universities are the Fuel that
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he International University is on a mission to cater
Tto the needs of the twenty first century while
retaining and sustaining the legacy of Nalanda’s
immortal learning tradition that would encourage the
students on an unparalleled experiential educational
journey.
Rising from the ruins like a Phoenix Bird
It all started on the floor of the Bihar Assembly in 2006
when the then President of India, Late Dr A. P. J. Abdul
Kalam, had stressed on the need for reviving the renowned
ancient Nalanda University by re-establishing it. The
International University that we are featuring here was
established in 2010 in Rajgir, and is around 12 kms from
the ancient ruins of Nalanda, Bihar. It was re-established
with the sole motto of regaining the impeccable legacy of
Nalanda University as an International seat of knowledge.
The overriding goal of Nalanda University, as defined by
the Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs Smt. Sushma
Swaraj Ji, is to serve as ‘bridge and foundation’ in linking
India with the world through knowledge. Nalanda, literally
is “inexhaustible giver of knowledge”, representing an
undying tradition of the quest for peace and harmony in the
world. The Aim of the University is to create new
knowledge, nourished by Dharma. As a lamp of Asian
renaissance the University was envisaged as one of the
major conduits of Act East Policy of the Government of
India.
This ancient University was the first of its kind in the world
and the present International University is modelled after
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that. Back in the 5 century, it was globally renowned as the
Centre of learning where scholars from across Asia and
beyond came in to quench their thirst for knowledge. The
Nalanda University was the seat of knowledge for over
eight centuries in the ancient kingdom of Magadha. At its
th th
peak (8 – 9 century), it was believed to have had 2,000
teachers and 10,000 students from all over Asia and central
Asia, who lived and studied at the University.
The current Indian Government, through its Act East Policy,
is dedicated to the task of rebuilding this renowned
historical institution. It will be pertinent to mention here
that the valuable contribution and esteemed mentorship of
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Nitish Kumar Ji and the
Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Madam Sushma Swaraj
Ji is the most significant factor in growth and development
of the Nalanda University.
Recreating the Hallowed Universalism of Nalanda
Nalanda is an international University, which is a ‘sui
generis’ (Greek for unique) University with the objective of
(as envisioned by the Vice Chancellor):
• Imparting value based education and with research
focus towards capacity building of the International
Member States of the University, in the domain of
ancient Indian science, Indian and Asian Philosophy,
Vedic studies, Buddhism, language, Mathematics &
Logic, Astronomy, Historical & Archaeological studies
and other new knowledge domains in higher learning
vital for enhancing the quality of life.
• Contributing to the promotion of peace and human
values by bringing together the entire region of East
Asia and Central Asia on one platform of knowledge
for the world’s well being. Also by focusing on Indian
and the East Asian/Asian wisdom, history and
philosophy, not just to enhance the shared perspective
but also to enhance their understanding globally.
With a distinctive empirical model of learning, Nalanda is
inspired by the academic excellence and global vision of its
historic predecessor and aspires to meet and set global
standards to enable academic excellence and research and
enable capacity building in all areas of higher learning. The
University is being supported by all the Member States of
the East Asia Summit and Intergovernmental
Memorandums of Understanding to that effect have been
signed by 17 countries. This international university is
poised to emerge as a shining example of Asian
collaboration, and will supply the greater part of its brain
power to the world.
“For centuries Nalanda was a beacon which attracted
scholars from all over Asia and became a symbol of
knowledge hub of inter & intra-Asia interaction. It shall
now embark on a similar journey, on an expanded scale
with Asia Pacific and Ocean countries joining in. If the
world’s future lies in achieving a multipolar system it is
necessary that an institution such as Nalanda charts the
course of the region for the 21st Century and beyond.”
(VC Sunaina Singh)
With an objective of recreating the University knowledge
st
system to suit the needs and demands of 21 Century, the
University is in the process of establishing itself in building
human values, Indian culture and ethos and in short
“Man-Making” education as, Swami Vivekananda has
said, through new areas of knowledge.
The university will have the first of its kind campus with a
net zero or near zero environmental impact. This would
mean that the University will generate its own Water and

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billion years; scientists in 19 century England were
convinced it was 100 million years. The ancient Indians,
long before Copernicus, knew that the earth revolved
around the sun and a thousand years before Kepler, knew
that the orbits of the planets were elliptical. The Indians
developed the use of zero and negative numbers perhaps
thousand years before these concepts were accepted in
Europe”.
Recreating Legacy under the Aegis of a Visionary
Administrator
Professor Sunaina Singh, after taking over as the Vice
Chancellor of Nalanda University, envisioned the new ways
of projecting Nalanda University through dissemination of
knowledge as stated above. An Acclaimed scholar and
accomplished teacher, Professor Singh, is a dynamic leader
who has touched many hearts and inspires many minds. She
is widely known for her rich blend of scholarship,
professional integrity, and administrative competence. She
has an impeccable and proven track record as an able and
visionary administrator that has enabled her to excel in her
leadership role.
Prof. Sunaina Singh is currently also the Vice-President of
the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). As the
Renewable Energy apart from sending out zero Waste into
the environment. The university is designed, inspired by
ancient archeological and astronomical practices. For
instance, the incorporation of the Kalchakra concept to
mediate a smooth operation and a successful expansion of
the university, can be seen as its attempt to tie up the
historical legacy inherited by the University with one of the
most urgent contemporary issues that needs to be addressed
- environmental sustainability.
Symbol of Asian Collaboration and a Global Intellectual
Powerhouse
Owing to the international character of the University, it is
imperative that the pedagogy for delivering knowledge at
Nalanda should be unique and global. While old Nalanda
was known for its spectacular library facility, the modern
Nalanda is following the digital route and creating a new
library infrastructure with a robust network facility to host
manuscripts and other print acquisitions. The library which
is envisaged as a resource house of new knowledge systems
will also be a treasure house of archival resources and
gearing up to establish Nalanda University Press.
Currently, the University runs three Master’s programs in
School of Historical Studies, School of Ecology and
Environment Studies and School of Buddhist Studies,
Philosophy and Comparative Religions.
The University is in the process of expanding and is gearing
up its schools of learning to incorporate Mathematics,
Logic, Ancient Sciences, Life Management, New
Economics, Astronomy/Astrology, Vedic Studies, Maritime
Laws/ Security etc. The programs are designed to
encourage experiential learning, promote original research
and develop innovative ideas. The University is also in the
process of expanding its academic proﬁle by bringing in
distinctive Departments/ Centres of learning of Peace and
Security Studies, Evolutionary Anthropology, Indian and
Asian Culture & Philosophy, Information Studies,
Neuroscience, Environment Management, Language &
Literature, Public Health etc., to inculcate an expansive
view of global citizenship which embraces innovation
without boundaries and strength through diversity as we
open new doors of knowledge.
The fundamental telos of the university is to build a
rigorous teaching and research endeavor that will primarily
focus on Indian knowledge system as Dick Teresi, an
erudite American Writer acknowledged - “Twenty-four
centuries before Isaac Newton, the Hindu Rig-Veda asserted
that gravitation held the Universe together. The Indians of
the ﬁfth century A.D. calculated the age of the earth as 4.3
Prof. Sunaina Singh

president of Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (a Bi-National
Institution) between 2009 and 2011, Professor Singh
launched path breaking initiatives that heralded a new
vision and outlook for the institution. She was honored with
a citation by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Canada
(ICCC), Calgary, for her contribution and initiatives in
strengthening bilateral ties and collaboration in higher
education, in 2011.
Prof. Singh has also been acknowledged for her academic
credentials and distinct leadership skills with awards and
honors such as Education Leadership Award, 2017
(Dewang Mehta National Education Awards), 100-Most
Influential Vice Chancellors, 2016 (World Education
Congress), Bharat Gaurav Award, 2016 (IIFS), Chanakya
Award for Excellence in Good Governance, 2014 (Public
Relations Council of India, Woman of the Year Award, 2014
(by the United Andhra Pradesh Government - Citizens
Council of A.P.), Award for Outstanding Contribution to
Education, 2014 (World Education Congress, Rashtriya
Gaurav Award,(2011, IIFS, Certificate of International
Leadership from National College, Nottingham, U.K.
(2013) etc.
Promoting Collaborative Research and Exposure to new
Experiences
At Nalanda University, students are expected to pursue
interdisciplinary research that emphasizes on collaboration
with students and faculties from various affiliated
universities and institutions. The experience of studying
abroad, along with training in foreign languages enhances
their research skills. Hence, a wide variety of career
prospects are available to the students in various fields. The
University has established linkages and collaborations with
several institutions abroad as well as with partner countries
of the East Asia Summit. The University is affirmative on
knowledge sharing, cultural and civilizational dialogues,
and collaborations and linkages.
Nalanda is the only University in India to adapt Khadi for
its Academic Regalia.
Committed to the Vision while extending need based
support
The new leadership at Nalanda is committed to the vision of
symbolizing Nalanda’s long history of mutual learning,
cross-cultural collaboration and vibrant Asian connections.
Along with the ongoing activities, the University is in the
process of preparing an ideal academic framework,
pedagogy, and evaluation pattern. All these are essential in
bringing quality into the academic programmes offered by
the University.
While committing itself as a part of global citizenship,
Nalanda University also understands the importance of
financially assisting meritorious and needy students. In
order to encourage and reward meritorious students, the
University provides various kinds of financial assistance
like Nalanda Merit Based Scholarship, Nalanda need cum
Merit Scholarship, etc. The University accords Scholarship
to International students. Apart from that, Indian Council
for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarship, Thai
Scholarship, CLMV Scholarship, etc. are also awarded. The
University is also planning to award scholarships to 25
Buddhist monks/nuns from Asian Countries to study at
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External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj and Minister of State Shri M.J. Akbar with Chancellor Dr. Vijay Bhatkar,
Vice Chancellor Prof. Sunaina Singh and Governing Board Members of Nalanda University
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his is a special segment where
Twe have invited Prof. (Dr.)
Rose Varghese, the
Vice-Chancellor of The National
University of Advanced Legal
Studies (NUALS) to shed some light
on the academic excellence and
various achievements of this
distinguished University.
1. What is the long standing
expectation of an Indian student from a
University?
An Indian student from a University
should be trained to excel in the
subject of specialization with
thoroughness in theoretical and
practical knowledge besides imbibing
strong moral and ethical values.
2. How is Technology integrated into
the conventional curriculum at The
National University of Advanced
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The National University
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Legal Studies?
The University has subscribed to
e-books and online resources. It even
provides internet connectivity for the
students in the entire Campus,
including the Hostel through Wi-Fi.
Further, the Library is managed
through a software application. Our
proposal for RFID and Library
automation has been approved.
We have an Open Air Theatre and a
Multi- Media and State-of-the Art
Air-Conditioned Seminar Hall with the
facility for Video-Conferencing.
We have further initiated steps to
capture the possibilities of
implementing Solar energy and other
modern technologies to facilitate
efﬁciency in the day to day life in the
Campus.
3. Please cite some instances wherein
The National University of Advanced
Legal Studies could be tagged as a
“Generative University”.
NUALS is a University established by
The National University of Advanced
Legal Studies Act, 2005 (Act 27 of
2005 of the Kerala State Legislative
Assembly). The Chief Justice of India
is the Visitor of the University, the
Chief Justice of the High Court of
Kerala is the Chancellor and the
Minister for Education in the
Government of Kerala is the
Pro- Chancellor. The Executive
Council consists, among others, a
sitting Judge of the Kerala High Court,
a Member of the Kerala Legislative
Assembly, Secretaries to the
Government in the Departments of
Higher Education, Finance and Law,
the Advocate General, Chairman, Bar
Council of Kerala, etc. This is a
national level Institution of excellence
in higher learning of law and legal
research for which the University has
established Centres of Study and
Research.
We are offering a Five Year B.A. LL.B.
Integrated (Hons.) Course and One
Year LL.M. Course in Constitutional
Law & Administrative Law and in
International Trade Law, of which,
admissions are made through an All
India Level Admission Test for the
National Law Universities in India
(CLAT). The University is following a
Choice Based Credit and Semester
System and is offering vivid types of
Elective Courses on Subjects of
contemporary relevance and on frontier
areas of law such as Competition Law,
Investment Arbitration, Food Law and
Policy, Fisheries Law, Maritime Law,
Media & Telecommunications Law,
Forensic Science, Psychological
Medicine & Law, and Securities Law.
The LL.M. Degree Programme of
NUALS is a full time regular course of
two years’ duration. From the
Academic Year 2015- 16, we have
introduced a One Year LL.M.
Programme in two streams,
Constitutional and Administrative Law
& International Trade Law.
We also have a Ph. D. Programme
which includes a six months Course
Work.
We have Post Graduate Diploma
Courses in Cyber Law and Medical
Law and Ethics. We propose to start
more such courses in the new academic
year.
We have also introduced French and
German Languages for those students
who are interested in learning foreign
languages. We permit our students to
learn Japanese in the close-by NIPPON
Institute. Our teaching pedagogy is
non- conventional and interactive with
a combination of various methods of
studying law and social science
subjects with emphasis on practical
training. There is continuous internal
assessment of students’ participation
and performance. Seminars, Moot
Courts, Debates, Parliamentary
Debates on recent cases, Workshops,
Model U.N. exercises, Field Visits and
so on are organised on a regular basis,
motivating students to be sensitized to
the nuances of the Profession.
The University, in its commitment to
socially relevant issues and in its vision
to be a research- oriented Centre of
Excellence, has established 16 Centres
of learning and research, including a
Centre for Post Graduate Legal
Studies. NUALS is organizing Training
Programmes, Workshops, Seminars,
Field Surveys, Legal Awareness Camps
and Debates under the garb of the 16
Centres on a regular basis. The Centres
have also initiated research projects in
collaboration with various Government
Agencies, the NHRC and the NCW, to
name a few.
We have been awarded with 12 B
status by the UGC, after a ﬁve-member
UGC team unanimously recommended
for the same.
4. What are the steps taken by the
University to inculcate a culture of
lifelong learning?
Students are introduced to the practical
aspects and the complexities of the
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profession through internships and
rigorous simulation exercises. This
totally equips them with the practical
aspects of the profession and exposes
them to the intricacies of the legal
profession which paves the way for
their Campus recruitment.
The Campus Committee Recruitment
Cell is the officially recognized body
responsible for facilitating and
streamlining the recruitment process. It
is a body constituted and administered
by members of the graduating batch.
As part of a series of academic
initiatives that strengthen the
professional skills and expertise of
students through an interdisciplinary
and holistic approach, NUALS, in
association with the State Bar Council,
conducts Academic Interface
Programmes of Students and Teachers
with Lawyers, on Recent Cases and
Subjects of Contemporary relevance
mainly intended to update the legal
fraternity to the latest cases and the
intricacies of the law and to provide an
opportunity to the students to develop
their analytical skills.
I have been advocating for Clinical
Legal Education with maximum
opportunities for practical training by
drawing parallels from the medical
profession where a student has to
compulsorily undergo House
Surgeoncy to make them totally
equipped with the practical aspects of
the profession.
To make our students exposed to issues
of social relevance, the Faculty and
students went to a Tribal Area in
Kerala, ‘Attapady’ and interacted with
the Tribals in Legal Awareness
Programme.
5. Tell us about a few of the most
popular courses at The National
University of Advanced Legal
Studies, the campus infrastructure, the
discerning assessment practices and
some of the most successful placement
figures the University has generated:
Apart from the academic curriculum
discussed earlier, we have an
Amenities Centre where we have the
facility for Gym for the students, Table
Tennis and Indoor Games. We have
Hostels for Boys and Girls, Faculty
Apartments, Residences for the
Vice- Chancellor and Registrar. We
have an Administrative Block where
we have a fully air-conditioned hi-tech
Seminar Room, spacious Auditorium,
Council Hall and a Gym for the staff.
Many students of NUALS have got
placements with Lawyers, reputed
Legal firms, Corporate firms,
Multi-National Companies,
Judge/Advocate General’s Office and
many of them opted for Civil Service
and various Legal positions. Others are
practicing as Lawyers and undergoing
higher studies in India and abroad.
6. Lastly, do tell us about the exciting
life of a student at the university, the
annual cultural fests and other
extra-curricular activities.
We have a Moot Court Society where
the activities of the University are
co- ordinated by it under the
supervision of a Faculty Advisor. The
main objective of the Society is to
advance and disseminate learning and
knowledge of legal skills, including
skills relating to advocacy, trial
advocacy, negotiation, client
counselling and research. Our students
have won several laurels in Moot
Courts and other Co- Curricular
activities held all over the Country and
abroad. The NUALS’s Moot Court
team had been selected to represent
India at the 2016 International Rounds
of Philip C. Jessup International Law
Moot Court Competition held at
Washington DC. Another team
qualified to represent India at the
International Rounds of the Leiden Air
Law Moot Court Competition held at
Jakarta, which is a prestigious Moot
Court Competition on ‘Air Law’
organized by the Leiden University,
Netherlands. Further, one of our
students qualified for the prestigious
International Rhodes Scholarship.
NUALS Law Journal, a peer- reviewed
publication of the Students’ Council, is
brought out annually. NUALS’s News
Letter is also brought out annually.
There are various Forums like the
Economic Forum, Quiz Forum, Law
and Society Forum and Debating
Forum actively functioning throughout
the year. The students organize an
annual National Level Cultural Fest
titled as ‘NAALAM’ which is an
Inter- University Students’
Competition.
The Surana & Surana National Trial
Advocacy Competition is jointly
organized annually by NUALS and
Surana & Surana International
Attorneys, Chennai, with the objective
of promoting the required skills of trial
advocacy for students of law. NUALS
is also organizing National Moot Court
Competition in Maritime Law
annually. We have also set up a Health
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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY:
UNLEASHING OPPORTUNITIES TOWARDS EXCELLENCE
The University is committed to provide a High Quality Higher Education to the learners so
that they are transformed into intellectually competent human resources that will help
in the upliftment of the nation to Educational, Social, Technological, Environmental and
Economic Magnificence (ESTEEM).
The True Ambassadors of
‘Excellence in Action’
The only State University in Tamil
Nadu to be accredited with A+ Grade
with CGPA of 3.64 by NAAC,
Alagappa University is an ISO
9001:2015 certified university in the
field of Higher Education and Research
Activities. Under the UGC Regulations
2017, Alagappa University has been
categorized as Category I University
as it has been accredited by NAAC
with a score of 3.64.With a student
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sub-streams, namely the 34
Departments, 3 Constituent Colleges,
40 Affiliated Colleges, including an
Autonomous College and their
Directorates of Collaborative and
Distance Education, Alagappa
University is truly a revered
powerhouse of Education in the
country.
The University is spread over 438
acres of well-built campus that consists
of separate blocks for Faculties of
Science, Arts, Management and
Education, and for Administration,
Distance Education, Examination,
Library and Hostels. Alagappa
University has been awarded the
‘Green and Clean Campus Award’ and
“World Environment and Livelihood
(WEAL) Award by National Institute
of Cleanliness Education and Research
(NICER). Further, the University is
placed third among Government
Institutions in Swachhta Ranking 2017
by Government of India.
World Class Features for World
Class Education
Alagappa University currently offers
151 programs at the PG, M.Phil and
Ph.D levels in the Faculty of Science,
Arts, Management and Education.
The Faculty of Science consists of
Zoology, Nano Science, Energy
Science, Bioelectronics and Biosensors
along with other regular courses.
The Faculty of Arts consists of
Women’s studies, English and Foreign
Languages, Economics and Rural
Development and many such
interesting courses.
The Faculty of Management consists
of Corporate Secretaryship, Banking
and Insurance, International Business,
Logistics Management and many
more.
The Faculty of Education consists of
some exceptional courses, such as
Journalism and Mass Communication,
Physical Education, Special Education,
etc.
Alagappa University is equipped with
ICT facilities in the Central Library,
Corporation Bank Public Library,
Departments and the Constituent
Colleges. The students are empowered
with internet connectivity with Wi Fi
facility in the laboratories, Class
rooms, Libraries and Hostels. The
Conference hall is well equipped with
online Video conferencing facility.
Alagappa University has integrated the
concept of Smart classrooms for all the
programs with a special ICT oriented
teaching-learning. Other class-leading
features include, University Science
Instrumentation Centre, Mobile
Learning without the need for Internet
connectivity, well maintained
Canteens, Health Care Centre and
Stores within the campus.
Showcasing Distinction through
High Quality Higher Education
When the University was established
in 1985 in the memory of the great
Statesman Padmabhushan Dr. R.M.
Alagappa Chettiar in Karaikudi, it
had an objective of achieving
excellence in all Spheres of Education,
with particular emphasis on PEARL
(Pedagogy, Extension, Administration,
Research and Learning). It has
achieved it by attaining Benchmark
Quality in every domain of ‘PEARL’ to
assure stakeholder delight through
professionalism exhibited in terms of
strong purpose, sincere efforts,
steadfast direction and skillful
execution.
The university consists of intellectually
competent faculties that have
compounded 107 awards/recognitions.
The 23 International and 84 National
awards, mark the faculty members’
excellence in diverse field as
recognized by diverse bodies,
including the Alagappa University.
Besides these, about 10 faculty
members have received honorary
membership/professorship in overseas
institutions. The proficient faculties
have been duly appreciated and their
academic sessions have been well
connected with Internet-based
initiatives and well-grounded
traditional initiatives.
Taking the benefit of the 1GBPS NKN
internet connectivity under the MHRD
initiative, the faculties stay in touch
with students for all their academic
needs through Whatsapp, Email and
even YouTube. Along with the
provisions of Wi-Fi enabled campus,
mobile access, and social networking
facilities, handouts and coveted text-
books oriented learning is also
practiced. The labs at Alagappa
University are famous for its 24x7
operation, even during holidays. The
students are openly encouraged to
explore Gyan TV, Khan Academy and
other such programs.
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Winner of Rashtriya Gavrav Award (2010) from India
International Friendship Society, New Delhi; Best
Educationist Vairam Award (2009) from Bharathi
Panpaattu Kazhagam, Madurai; Best Educationist
Award (2007) from Pudukkottai Palace City Rotary
Club; NCERT Award for innovative research in Teacher
Education (2003) from National Council of Educational
Research and Training, New Delhi; Lifetime
Achievement Award (2016) from Thavathiru Kundrakudi
Adigalar College of Education for Women, and many
such accolades, the Vice-Chancellor of Alagappa
University, Prof.Dr. S. Subbiah (M.A., M.Ed.,
M.Phil., Ph.D.) is known for his versatility,
professionalism and dedication for making this
university a ‘National Centre of Excellence’ and
subsequently a ‘World Class University’.
Prof.Dr. S. Subbiah has an experience of over 23 years
in University and College level teaching and about 2
decades of exceptional administrative experience in
many Universities and Colleges in Tamil Nadu. He has
served as the Member of the Convenor Committee
where he performed the duties of the Vice-Chancellor at
Bharathidasan University, Trichy and at Madurai
Kamraj University. As a Researcher, Dr. Subbiah had
focused his Ph.D research in the area of “Application of
ICT in English Language Teacher Education”. Apart
from producing many Ph.Ds (about 27) in the domain of
English and Education, he has undertaken and
completed 14 research projects which were funded
(more than Rs. 25 lakhs) by many high profile
organisations. The Vice-Chancellor has a wide variety of
publications (up to 94) and research articles (more than
30) to his credit. He has authored / edited / translated /
co-authored 16 books in the field of English and
Education.
Governed by a Visionary Mentor and a
High-end Professional Academician
At Alagappa University, each department organizes
events for Soft Skill Development, Career Capsules,
and Student Well-being. The Alagappa University
Study Circle organizes programs for Soft Skill
Development by inviting accomplished persons to
groom them. It also has its own Placement Cell,
Career Guidance and Counseling Cell, Coaching
Capsule for entry into various Services, Coaching for
NET/SET examinations, Technical and Academic
Writing, Remedial coaching for SC/ST/OBC/
Minority students, etc. While DEEP club and QUICK
Cell address the English and ‘Quantics’ Skills of
Students, the course on ‘Preparation for Competitive
Examinations’ prepares students for their respective
careers. Furthermore, it also conducts periodical
mock-tests and interviews. The students are apprised
of their roots, the Villages and Rural Community and
their milieu, and this enhances awareness level to
face competitive examinations.
Apart from conducting a plethora of NSS camps,
Alagappa University also hosts State Level Alumni
Football & Cricket Tournament, State level Para
Sports, South Zone Inter University Handball
tournament, South Zone Inter University Hockey
tournament, All India University Ball Badminton
tournament and many such events.
Staying attuned to its objective, Alagappa University
also offers several scholarships that include SC/ST
State Govt. Scholarship, SC/ST Full-fee Waiver,
BC/MBC Half-fee Concession, BC/MBC State Govt.
Scholarship, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, and
many more. It also assists in procuring Educational
Loans from various banks and helps its students to
gain financial support through SN Bose Fellow,
MANF, Anna Chair, UGC RFSMS,UGC-BSR, UGC
NET, UGC Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral
Fellowship, ICSSR Senior Fellowship, Lady Tata
Memorial Trust Senior Scholarship and many more.
Opportunities Galore and Experience
that lasts Evermore
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ASSAM DOWN TOWN UNIVERSITY:
PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE THAT EXPANDS YOUR WORLDVIEW
Graduate education at Assam down town University is designed to help you succeed in
your ambitions of developing a successful professional career or becoming a leading
entrepreneur. The University aims at encouraging success by oﬀering a unique
amalgamation of professional and academic excellence.
Humble Beginnings with Nobel
Intent
In India, education is one of the most
crucial indices for socio-economic
development. Access to education
beyond higher secondary schooling is a
mere 10% among the university-age
population in India. Particularly in the
North East region, the system has to
evolve comprehensively with edge and
strength. There is a grave need for a
comprehensive policy to attract the
best of the young minds and
academicians to cultivate and permeate
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North East as one of the major
knowledge destinations.
To cater to the demand of quality
education in the North Eastern part of
the country at affordable cost, the
Down town Charity Trust (dtCT) had
applied to the Assam Government for
granting University status to its
education programmes in Panikhaiti in
early 2009. As per the provisions of the
Assam Private Universities Act 2007,
the trust has successfully achieved a
University Status in 2010, making it
the second private multi-disciplinary
University in the state of Assam.
Assam down town University (AdtU)
is one of the leading North Eastern
universities that offers the students a
unique amalgamation of professional
and academic excellence. AdtU has
coupled the experience of top industry
leaders and renowned academicians
and fosters a worldly approach. AdtU’s
state-of-the-art infrastructure is spread
on a sprawling hilly, green campus of
over 50 acres overlooking the
Brahmaputra, with 4000+ students on
its roll guided by 300+ faculty
members.
Powering Possibilities for Persuasive
Aspirants
The University is widely known for its
distinguished faculty. It has emerged as
the leading centre of teaching and
research. Over the last few years, AdtU
has exploded with a number of
opportunities and facilities. Some of
them include new sport and athletic
facilities, a new building for the faculty
of Basic & Applied Sciences, new
engineering & health sciences labs
with the latest technology, an excellent
library with unmatched aesthetics,
ﬁtness center, a growing roster of
distinguished deans and faculty
members, and an on-campus theater
house is a one-of-a-kind allure at
AdtU.
Starting from its humble beginning, the
campus now provides over 50 courses,
and is largely devoted to diploma,
graduate and postgraduate studies. The
university was established by the down
town Charity Trust, which is promoted
by Down Town Hospital Limited. The
group has been in education and
training since 1993. AdtU’s area of
excellence ranges from engineering
and allied health science to
management and nursing to pharmacy.
Also a unique, inspirational academic
model is designed to match the
international standards. The curriculum
offered is continuously upgraded to
keep pace with the overall
development of industry and in-line
with in the best practices followed in
international Universities.
AdtU prepares its students for a
balanced career by empowering them
to connect Life & Learning. Students
of AdtU get multiple options to test
their skills and opportunities. The
University organizes an annual Job
Fair event in the month of June with an
average participation of 50-60
companies providing around 300
vacancies. An AdtU education provides
the tools and experiences for a journey
that prepares the youth for a bright and
successful future.
Successful Awareness Programs: A
day long workshop was conducted on
awareness of AIDS sponsored by
Assam State AIDS Control Society
(ASACS). ‘A workshop on
preliminary screening for Anaemia’
was sponsored by ASACS to rule out
anaemia status in Assam down town
University’s female staff. World
diabetes day was celebrated through an
awareness walkathon from forest gate
to Narengi and was followed by free
blood sugar checkup for the above 30
year old staffs and faculty members.
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On 26 of September 2015, a
workshop on hand wash was
conducted by Department of Medical
Laboratory Technology (MLT), AdtU.
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The department faculties and BMLT 3
year students went to Panikhaiti
Primary School, Government of Assam
and explained the children the
importance of hand wash in daily life
and demonstrated the proper hand
wash procedure using steps given by
WHO. A Swach Bharat Abhiyan was
also carried-out to spread awareness on
cleanliness on three of the busiest
public spots in Assam. A one day
programme on ‘Screening, risk factor
calculation and awareness of Diabetes
Mellitus’ was organized by dept. of
MLT on 14th November 2015 i.e.
world diabetes day. Awareness of
Diabetes mellitus for the society, free
plasma glucose checkup for teaching
and non-teaching staff was carried out
successfully on that day by MLT
students.
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AdtU’s Chancellor, Dr. Narendra Nath Dutta
holds an MBBS degree from Guwahati Medical
College, standing 2nd in the 1965 batch at the
University. He has also completed his Master’s
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Degree in ENT, ranking 1 from All India Institute
of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 1970. Dr.
Dutta started his career as a teacher in Guwahati
Medical College serving for 14 Years and was
bestowed upon by Service above Self Award of
Rotary International, 2000. He was also awarded
with The Prof. Dukhan Ram Award in XXIV
Bihar State Conference of the Association of
Otolaryngologists of India in the Year 2000.
The number of accolades in Dr. Dutta’s hall of
fame is endless with the British Common Wealth
Fellowship in 1981 for Higher Studies in
Microsurgery, in the UK, The Fellowship of
International College of Surgeons in 1982 and the
Citation for Meritorious Service from Rotary
Foundation in 2002 adding to the list. He was also
felicitated on the Annual General Meeting of
North East Chamber Of Commerce and Industry
(NECCI) on 30th Oct. 2002 for his outstanding
performance and exemplary service to the society.
An Awardee Compelled Towards
Perfectionism & Professionalism
At AdtU, students are bound to experience a vibrant
community, supportive faculty, hands-on learning and an
active campus life. One can discover new ways of thinking
and acquire the perfect balance of professional relevant
skills, subject knowledge, and real-world experience that
relates directly to the chosen career. The University thrives
to achieve all this by imparting values and encouraging
volunteership. Following are some initiatives undertaken
over the past years:
Teach Program: The first schooling program under TEACH
program launched by RC Dispur in collaboration to Assam
down town University (AdtU) at Panikhaiti L.P. school
building completed its first batch on 15th December, 2014
successfully. There were all together 31 students (male-2 +
female-29), of which 16 of them completed the course
successfully and were awarded with a certificate of
appreciation for completion of pre-primary level education.
Health Camps: It is surprising to know that even after so
many decades of freedom and so much advancement in
technology in the medical field, people are still dying in
India. Some die because of lack of options, while some die
because of late detection of diseases. Witnessing the grave
need for affordable medical facilities, AdtU takes timely
initiatives to organize free health camps in the remote areas.
Some of the major highlights are:
Eye Camp 2016 – AdtU had organized an Eye Camp on 20th
March 2016 at Swarna Vidyapitch High School, Mayong in
collaboration with The Rotary Club of Guwahati. Students
from Nursing and Medical Laboratory Technology
Department of the University along with the faculties had
participated and did the Preliminary Screening at the camp.
Health Camp 2015 – A free Health Camp was organized by
AdtU and down town Hospital (DTH) at Gurgaon on 13th
October 2015, where Blood grouping for children and blood
glucose for adults were carried out on the same day. Around
322 children and 130 adults of the city were benefited from
this health camp.
All India BP Survey – Faculties of MLT, TEDM, and
Nursing, along with other departments organized the camp at
AdtU under the able guidance from AIIMS, New Delhi.
Imparting Social and Value-Education
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Global
Universities
are Promoting
Green University
Initiative
he alarming global warming statistics has raised
Tawareness about the issue among everyone. More
and more people are realizing the need of reframing
in social infrastructure to achieve the targets of Green
Planet Initiative. Today, every individual is aware about the
solutions that will help in eradication of global warming.
One of the major objectives of this program is to promote
recycling, limiting our daily energy use and buying the
product that could lower the carbon footprint, This goal is
extremely important in order to build a more sustainable,
eco- friendly, and a healthy society. To promote the idea of
sustainable resource system, with respect to this global
change, many of the institutions have developed proactive
environmental policies and termed them holistic
management policies or bottom line policies subsequently.
The higher education societies are no exceptions. The term
Green University was ﬁrst coined in Stockholm Declaration
in 1972. The theory was implied on, the balance between
uses of carbon emanating technologies and environmental
preservation. According to Foo, an environmentalist, “The
University researchers suggested the climate changes
initially, thus, the university must be a better contributor
towards environmental sustainability”. However, the habits
and values taught by university have a long lasting impact
on students Therefore, inculcation of new environmental
policies in higher education is an acknowledgeable
initiative. The university students, teachers and helpers are
expected to ensure few things for achieving the goal of
Green University. The proactive habits like limited use of
personal vehicle in university, use of bicycle in surrounding
area, cleanliness in campus area, avoiding the use of plastic
are welcomed as student’s participation in the initiative.
Several Instances of Implementation of the Green
Initiative
The global universities are increasingly building a
sustainable environmental infrastructure in line with their
educational ethos. A Malaysian university has established a
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campus greenway network, A university from China, established the first ever
energy and resource efficient campus of 780 acres in 2007, Many Universities
in U.S. have also built a student service project in 2013 which was designed
to avoid the conventional energy use for typical electronics, like air condition
and lighting bulbs, tube lights etc. The initiative, farming near campus was
lightened by teachers, student’s participation and resulted in developed
natural and cool light around campus. The University of Denmark have built
its own Green Lighthouse that generates energy from excess energy soils and
rocks under the campus and roof top solar panels. While some campuses are
generating energy, some preferred to go for re-use of the utilities. The
installations of Hydration water stations limited the use of packaged water in
campus and steamed to lower emissions of carbon and increased cleanliness.
Some universities from Canada encouraged organic farming in campus and
provided locally produced food to students. The universities of Switzerland
and Peru focused on waste disposal; the institutions disposed the food waste
and paper waste. The universities generated electricity by selling the waste
food to the firm which produces organic fertilizers and biogas fuel as well as
provides scholarships to economically challenged students by in cashing the
amount gained from waste paper. Green transport encouragement program
was established at some universities successfully. Some universities in India
have provided free of charge bicycles for campus use, this benefited student’s
health and it even attracted many joggers, walkers and health conscious
people towards industry campus. Some American universities provided
electric cars and bikes for campus travel. Many students of these university
stated that they preferred electric or CNG vehicles after education also. The
Indian University Grant Commission has introduced green campus initiative
to compulsory promote the utilization of solar energy based systems, i.e. use
of solar water heater, solar dryer, solar cooking system etc., in the campus.
The use of such renewable energy thus helped in reduction of pollution in
university area. The commission is eyeing a 25% reduction in fossil fuel
usage in the coming five years at campus area by promoting the ideas like
using a bicycle and other eco-friendly energy vehicles.
Empowering the initiative through Awareness
The progressive efforts of global universities is a result of social awareness
programs organised by different commissions and corresponding institutions.
Green Campus Initiative by Universities in Indonesia is among the noticeable
works. The university established Green Metric World University Ranking
that examined pollution levels, in different university campuses. The number
of participating universities is over 400 today. People and Planet University
League is also a popular competition that accounts for best eco-friendly
campus, 250 global universities participated in the event last year. Besides,
the green campus awareness programs held by WHO, and various country
Organisations are also applaud able for their notable work. They have created
significant global warming awareness and helped in reducing 12% of
university pollution around the world.T R
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BHAGWANT UNIVERSITY, AJMER:
CREATING RESPONSIBLE PROFESSIONALS
The University aims to impart high quality technical, scientiﬁc and professional university
level education, uphold and maintain high standard of academic and research excellence,
nurture young and talented human resources for the service of the society, and develop
professional competence and capability in students and faculties that will make the best
use of their intrinsic potential.
Unfurling Knowledge
Bhagwant University is an ISO
certiﬁed University established by Act
No. 18 of Rajasthan State Government,
and recognized by University Grant
Commission (UGC) of India under
section 2(f) of UGC Act of 1956. It is a
member of Association of
Commonwealth University (ACU),
Association of Indian University
(AIU), Federation of Indian Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (FICCI),
Institution of Electronics &
Telecommunication (IETE), All India
Management Association (AIMA),
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Indian Science Congress Association
(ISCA), & Indian Association of
Physiotherapist (IAP). The programs
are approved by National Council of
Teachers Education, Bar Council of
India, Pharmacy Council of India, and
so on.
Bhagwant University is a unit of
Bhagwant group of Institutions that
includes a chain of higher Educational
Institutions in different parts of India.
The University is located in the rural
hinterland of Ajmer. It is spread over
100 Acres of land, has well established
departments for Graduate and Post
Graduate and Research Program in
Engineering & Technology,
Management, Humanities and Applied
Science, Pharmacy, Education, Mass
Communication, Agriculture Science,
Law, and Hospitality. It also
has state of the art facilities
for training, research, sports
and placement.
Commitment to Quality
Bhagwant University believes
in quality Education and is
committed to it through
quality teaching, learning,
research evaluation and
creative work. It inculcates
good governance and
professionalism. It bridges
theory with practice and
organizes as well as
participates in Seminars and
Workshops at Reputed
Technical Learning Centres.
Knowledgeable Professionals
and learned Professors are
invited to deliver Seminars
and Workshops as Keynote Speakers
on Latest Scientiﬁc and Technological
trends. Industrial and Educational tour
programs are compulsory for each
branch. Course Curriculum also
includes 45days Practical Training, one
Mini and one Major Project in the
curriculum. It has a team of senior
persons from reputed Industries and
Corporates to guide students for core
subject, Practical Training and
Projects.
Industrial and International
Collaborations
Global Exposure is a very important
concern at Bhagwant University and
hence, periodically sends students and
faculties for short foreign industrial
tours.
Since March 2016, three industrial
visits have been made to Bangkok,
Singapore and Malaysia where the
group has visited Asian Institute of
Technology Bangkok, Kasetsart
University Bangkok, Nanyang
Technological University Singapore,
and University Technologies Mara
(UITM) Malaysia.
To provide potential progression
opportunities to the students, tie-ups
and understandings have been made
with Foreign Universities like
University of Western Australia, Perth,
Shefﬁeld Hallam University UK,
Gannon University USA, Kasetsart
University Bangkok, Thailand,
Norwegian University of Life
Sciences, Norway.
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The Chancellor of Bhagwant
University, Er (Dr) Anil Singh, is a
Graduate in Civil Engg. from BITS,
Ranchi, who once held the position of
Chief Engineer of the Public Sector
company, IRCON. He diversified and
became an Entrepreneur in the field of
Education and started number of
schools, colleges and Universities in
UP, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan under
the banner of Bhagwant Group of
Institutions. He also has a
Pharmaceutical Company, Baxil
India, in Haridwar UP, and Concrete
Technologies Pvt Ltd in New Delhi.
Bhagwant Hospital, Muzzafarnagar,
UP and Bhagwant Hospital, Ajmer,
provide free treatment to patients
under the aegis of Corporate Social
Responsibility. For his immense
contribution in education and social
welfare, Dr. Singh has received
numerous awards and accolades
including - Education Excellence
Award 2012; Best Self Financing
University Award by Prime Time
Research, presented by Hon’ble
Union Minister of India, Dr. Najma
Heptulla in 2013; Best Group of
Institution Award in 2013; Life Time
Achievement Award in Education by
Dr. R.S. Katheria, GOI State Minister-
HRD; and so on.
Vigilant Leadership
Bhagwant University believes in social responsibilities and hence,
under Bhagwant Jan Chetna Programme, five villages have been
adopted where Bhagwant University officials and students regularly
visit these villages and make the villagers aware about the importance
of hygiene, maintenance and cleanliness in villages, schools, library,
public toilets, bus stands and religious places. Importance of tree
Plantations and developments in the field of Agriculture is also
explained. Free health checkup camps are also being organized on
regular intervals. Bhagwant University is operating various
programmes in nearby villages for various social causes, such as,
Krishi Upaj Vardhan, Awareness about different government schemes
for villagers, Swach Gramin Bharat, Mahila Sashaktikaran, Kishan
Goshthi, etc.
Sports Week is organized annually as per Academic Calendar in the
month of October, where the University Students participate as well as
compete in following events- Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Basketball,
Badminton, Table Tennis, Carrom, Chess Kabaddi and Athletics. Inter
college competitions are organized in Cricket, Football and Volleyball.
Along with Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, an All Rounder Shield is
also awarded. Bhagwant University students participate in AIU sports
events held throughout the year and have been receiving medals in few
events like Skating, Shooting, Athletics, and so on.
Scholarships and Financial Incentives
Bhagwant University gives utmost importance to students’ welfare and
gives scholarships in different forms like: Tuition Fees Scholarship for
merit based and economically backward students; meritorious students
selected by the panel are given scholarship for Foreign Tours; financial
incentives for participating in tech fests/ cultural events/
seminars/workshops/sports and games at reputed
university/college/state level/national level. The University also
conducts and co-sponsors an AIU sponsored technical event called
Anveshan for show casing the technical talent of students. Students can
also avail management scholarship apart from State Government
Scholarships. Research fellowship is available for full time research
scholars pursuing PhD programs.
Career Opportunities
Bhagwant University has a Training and Placement Officer who
exclusively deals in Training and Career Development of the students.
Training Programmes are organized for Personality Development, Skill
Development, and Entrepreneurial Development. Needs are analyzed
and accordingly training is imparted. Various firms/organizations visit
periodically to recruit students. Recruitment starts in the month of
October and by March more than 60% students are placed in reputed
national and multinational companies. Many students opt for higher
studies and go to USA, Canada, Japan etc. The University’s alumni are
well placed across India and abroad.
Social Events and Extra-Curricular Activities
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hoosing the perfect school to
earn your Graduate degree is
never easy. It is going to be a
huge investment of time, money as
well as energy; you want to be sure
that your chosen program is ideal for
you. It is very important to know the
real facts to ﬁnd the best graduate
program for you. There are any
number of considerations to make,
and it's important that you look at
them all before deciding where to
continue your education. It can be a
daunting task if you are unclear about
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GRADUATE
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Dr. Dhananjay Patil
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S.V.K.M’s Institute of Technology,
Dhule, Maharashtra, India.
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your requirements. Here are few
key considerations that can help you
find the education program that's
perfect for you.
The Program/ Curriculum
In my opinion, this is the most
important pivotal factor to ponder.
Choose the school that is notoriously
known for the program you are
considering. Not every graduate
program in education will feature the
same curriculum, so it’s important that
you acquaint yourself with the
curricula at each of the schools you
are interested in. Whatever your
focus, be sure your graduate program
offers everything you want. Graduate
programs can vary widely by
institution. Even if some programs
have a similar name, the course of
study might have a completely
different curriculum. Focus on career
goals and choose a program that will
help to shape your future.
Accreditation
Find out if the school or program is
accredited or not. Even though
accreditation does not guarantee
quality of education, it will help you
in the future as most employers give
little importance to unaccredited
institutions.
In the age of technology, many
schools are providing online degrees.
Also, there has been a outpouring of
online universities. Many of these
universities have no accreditation and
no credible value to employers. While
online degrees are convenient, make
sure you’re receiving one from an
accredited university.
Research Faculty
This should be one of the important
criteria in your graduate program
search. Your graduate program will be
as good as the faculty members who
teach there. You must fully investigate
the faculty interests and research areas
of each program. You need to check
the reputation of lecturers or other
faculty members before registering.
While much of a graduate program’s
work is independent, you still will
need to find a program with members
that you can build
amicablerelationships. It is extremely
difficult and it is extremely unpleasant
to work with someone who does not
have an interest in your work.
Resources
This is a sort of a catch-all category.
How are the facilities and labs? We
used to talk mainly about library
resources here (number of volumes,
periodicals, e- resources, etc. in your
field), but resources really means just
about anything that supports the
graduate program, including
endowments and foundations that
support student research and
publications.
Consider the cost
Do the math, before you make your
decision, you should look into what a
graduate program offers in terms of
financial support. There are some
graduate programs that offer financial
assistance that will definitely help
your cause, find out if your school
offers any such assistance. Tuition
cost or course fees are not the only
factors worth considering. You also
need to estimate how much you are
going to spend on books and other
supplies. The more financial help you
receive in scholarships or grants, the
less money you have to spend. Don’t
be afraid to negotiate with your top
schools; if a school really wants you
in their program, they will find
additional resources for you.
Campus Culture
This is a big one. Campus culture
means more than just festivities and
fun. It also affects to the ideologies
that are rooted into a school. Whether
it be social or political, choose a
school that fits your views if you are
liberal, moderate or conservative.
Most do not consider this, but do you
want to attend a university where you
are uncomfortable? Where you do not
fit into the atmosphere?
Employability
Last but not least, does the school
help you find employment, research
programs (further education), and
internships/placements during
graduate studies?
Spending two or more years in
intensive study can be exciting and
rewarding. Consider these criteria
before selecting a graduate program.
Other important factors you need to
consider are reputation of the school,
admission requirements, ranking,
flexibility of time and location. Take
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FORGING UP-AND-COMING LAWYERS
The University aims at disseminating learning and knowledge of law, promoting research
and developing a sense of responsibility among students and research scholars and
preparing them to serve the society and nation in the ﬁeld of law by developing skills
related to advocacy, legislation, law reforms and other legal services.
A Pioneer in Legal Education
Hidayatullah National Law
University was established in 2003 by
the Chhattisgarh Government under the
Hidayatullah National University of
Law, Chhattisgarh, Act, 2003(Act
No.10 of 2003) with the motto
“Dharma Sansthapanartham” i.e. for
the sake of establishing the importance
of the laws of eternal values. It is
named after none other than Justice
Mohammad Hidayatullah, one of the
great legal luminaries of India. It is
ranked sixth in the list of national law
schools in India. It is afﬁliated to and
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receives central assistance from UGC
and is recognized by the Bar Council
of India.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Mishra,
Judge, Supreme Court of India is the
visitor; Hon’ble Mr. Justice T.B.
Radhakrishnan, Chief Justice of High
Court of Chhattisgarh is the
Chancellor; and Hon’ble Prof.
(Dr.) Sukh Pal Singh is the
Vice-Chancellor of the University.
It is a fully residential university, built
over 65 acres of land located in Naya
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, which offers an
array of professional courses including
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D.
The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled.
The circular academic cum
administrative building has been built
on the design of the Parliament of
India and is fully equipped with the
state-of-the-art infrastructure. The
University has a unique Amphitheatre
at its centre. It has an air-conditioned
Conference Hall with acoustic
treatment with 21 air-conditioned
class-rooms fitted with modern
teaching aids and a well-equipped
computer lab and a language lab with
modern learning tools. The University
has five Moot Court Halls designed to
match the high standards of mooting.
HNLU has a beautifully designed
three-storied library with air-
conditioned reading halls which is
similar to the library of London School
of Economics. It has a varied and rich
collection of text books, magazines,
journals, reference books, periodicals,
e-resources (books/reading materials)
and a printing center. The library
regularly subscribes useful legal online
databases like Westlaw, Manupatra,
Heinonline, LexisNexis, SCC Online,
JSTOR etc. The campus has all indoor
and outdoor sports facilities. Four
students have been offered admission
to postgraduate courses of law by
Harvard Law School for the academic
session 2015-16.
Imparting Quality Education
HNLU marches ahead on its quest to
provide the students the best possible
education so that they can augment
their skills and prepare themselves for
the real world. The University has a
team of highly qualified, proficient and
dedicated faculty from diverse
backgrounds who wholeheartedly
impart knowledge and contribute not
only towards the academic
development of the students, but also
tend to their personal needs through
mentoring and consultation. To attain
academic excellence and to create a
high quality ambience, the University
offers its students a thorough,
extensive, diverse, innovative and
cross-functional curriculum throughout
both graduate and post-graduate levels.
National and international seminars,
conferences, moot court competitions
and special guest lectures by eminent
academicians and professionals from
India and also all over the world, are
conducted for
the complete
development
of the
students.
Students are
constantly
assessed so
that they can
realize their
true potential
and work
harder to
constantly
improve their performance. The
student–teacher ratio of this University
is one of the best in India.
HNLU has also taken various
initiatives to enhance and promote the
quality of education which include
assisting the Chhattisgarh Government
in the drafting of legislations on
various matters of social significance,
such as the Chhattisgarh Workers
Placement Agency (Control) Bill,
2013; the Chhattisgarh Village and
Town Security Group Bill, 2013; and
the Black Magic Harassment and
Prohibition Bill, 2014.
The University’s vision is to develop
its five Schools of Excellence to
promote advanced learning and
research in various specialized areas of
law that include: 1) Centre for
Environmental Law and Sustainable
Development (CELSD); 2) Centre for
Labour Laws and Industrial Safety
Management (CLLISM); 3) Centre for
Intellectual and Industrial Property
Rights (IIPR); 4) Centre for Public
Policy, Governance and Development
(CPPGD); and 5) Centre for
Empowerment of Weaker Sections of
the Society (CEWSS).
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HNLU has achieved success under the
guidance and leadership of Prof.
(Dr.) Sukh Pal Singh, the honorable
Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Under his astute leadership, HNLU
conducted CLAT-2013 in a very smooth
and successful manner. The media
hailed it as the best CLAT conducted so
far and reported by saying that “HNLU
has cleared all apprehensions by
exhibiting good organizing skills and
the management has been the best so
far”. Various awards have been
conferred upon the honorable
Vice-Chancellor of the University, such
as:
• The Best Citizens of India
Award, 2016
• Bharat Gaurav Award, 2016
• Excellence in Education
Award” 2015
The Pathnder of HNLU
To create and maintain a conducive and competitive academic
environment, the HNLU provides Rs. 1.00 Crore p.a. to its
students for participation in International and National Moot Court
Competitions, Seminars and Conferences with the financial
assistance of the Government of Chhattisgarh.
Certain other scholarships are also provided in the University with
the financial help of the Central and State Government, such as:
• Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna by Govt. of M.P
• Scheme National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher
Education for STs, being implemented by ministry of Tribal
Affairs
• Scholarship of Minority Community
• State Scholarship
• Scholarship for Differently abled Students
• Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme
To maintain a balance between education and
extra-curricular activities, the University conducts many
seminars and events to boost up the confidence and morale
of the students, and also conducts its annual cultural and
sports extravaganza ‘Collosus’ in the month of February
which witnesses participation from universities across the
country.
Career Opportunities and Exposures for Students at HNLU
HNLU provides placement opportunities in major law firms and
organizations for its students. It has set an example in the field of
placement during the academic session 2016-17, when 57 students
out of 73 students were placed with various companies, law firms
and government departments. Students were even recruited by
Government of Chhattisgarh as Legal Assistants. Some of the
renowned recruiters include firms like Amarchand Mangaldas,
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co, Wadia
Ghandy & Co., AZB & Partners, Quislex and ICICI Bank. Eleven
pass out students of HNLU have cleared PCS (Judiciary)
examination in the year 2017. Many students of HNLU are
selected in the prestigious Chhattisgarh Judicial Services
examination conducted by Chhattisgarh Public Service
Commission. They have even cleared Examinations of State and
Union Public Service Commission. One student of HNLU presides
over the Chair of Round Table, which delegates on “Protection of
the Environment” in Rome, Italy. He was the only student from all
over India who has been given this prestigious honour.
Financial Aid and Extra-Curricular Activities
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JAIN VISHVA BHARATI INSTITUTE (DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
(A University dedicated to Oriental Studies & Human Values)
JVBI : An Introduction
This institution aims to promote
humanistic values and to integrate
modern science with ancient wisdom
of the great spiritual practitioners and
visionary seers by interweaving moral
and spiritual norms and values with the
materialistic and economic fibers of
mankind to foster and develop
universal human relationships for the
peaceful co-existence. It was
established by its mother Institution
Jain Vishva Bharati, Ladnun as the
result of visionary dream of Spiritual
leader and great social reformer H.H.
Ācārya Śrī Tulasī, the first Anuśāstā
(Spiritual Mentor) of it, followed by
H.H. Ācārya Śrī Mahāprajña, the
second Anuśāstā. At present, it is
flourishing in pious presence of H.H.
Ṇāṇassa Sāramāyāro
“Right Conduct is the essence of Right knowledge."
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Ācārya Śrī Mahāśramaṇa, the third
Anuśāstā. It is situated in campus of
peace, penance and peacock and spread
across 21.5 acres of land and has more
than 2,51,053 sq.ft. of built up area,
located at Ladnun in Nagaur district of
Rajasthan.
Achievement
It has been accredited with ‘A’ grade
by NAAC and ‘A’ category by MHRD,
New Delhi and member of AIU and
ACU. Its academic programs are
recognized by NCTE, DEB, and UGC,
New Delhi. It also maintains the
international collaborations with Ghent
University, Belgium; Florida
University, Miami, USA; Italian Yoga
Federation, Italy and many more and
also encourages students to manifest
their creativity by leveraging the
guidance of its well-experienced
in-house and visiting faculties.
Infrastructure
It has 13 buildings and 500 rooms for
pursuing JVBI’s academic goals of
teaching, learning and research. Other
facilities enlist Smart Classrooms,
Digital Studio, open air theatre, well
stacked Library (75,000 books and
journals), Auditorium, sport grounds,
computer labs and other paraphernalia.
Curriculum
Academically, it has four core
departments namely Department of
Jainology and Comparative Religion
and Philosophy, Oriental Studies and
Languages Yoga and Science of
Living, Nonviolence and Peace,
developed to imbibe Indological
Studies and Jain Studies with
concurrent perspectives. Other
Departments (Social Work, Education,
English) and a girl under-graduate
College named as Ācārya Kālū Kanyā
Mahāvidyālaya (with B.A., B.Com.,
B.Sc.) are also reputing in competitive
atmosphere. The teaching and learning
facilities are available in regular and
distant modes for Certificate, diploma
and B.A., M.A. levels. In field of
research, approximately 284 doctoral
researches had been conducted. Its
Faculties are engaged in pursuing the
research projects sponsored by UGC,
ICPR, ICHR, and various external
bodies as well as home institution and
motivating and
guiding students.
Tulsī Prajñā
Research Journal,
an UGC
recognized and
Peer Reviewed, is
also published
regularly. It has its
own publishing
house where many
major and
important books
of Scholars are
published from
time to time.
Innovation
Its current
iteration boasts of
various unique
initiatives such as
establishing IQAC
(Internal Quality
Assurance Cell)
for quality check,
Academic Audits, Students’ feedback
for teaching performance, Alumni
Feedback, Students and Faculties
developmental programs in Curriculum
and Extra-curriculum excellence,
Semester and Choice based credit
system of syllabus and more flexible
and reliable exam system. Beside this,
Science of Living and training in
nonviolence are initiative courses in
field of science and spirituality and
enlightening citizenship, social
awareness and women empowerment
along with rural developmental
program where 10 villages are adopted
by its extension department.
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Prof. B.R. Dugar, Vice-Chancellor of Jain
Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan is a
doyen of Peace and Nonviolent Studies and a
leading expert of Peace, Gandhian Thought &
Nonviolence, Conflict Resolution and Relative
Economics in India with a keen interest in their
application in the lives of human beings. His
contributions enlist the furtherance of Familial
Peace, Practice, and Training in Nonviolence,
Environmental Awareness and Human Rights;
completion of many research projects on Value
Education, Training in Nonviolence and
Domestic Violence; active involvement in the
development of Relative Economics; organizer
of various programs for Training the Youth in
Non-violence and Culture of Peace. He has a
flair for institution building and believes in team
work.
Vice-Chancellor
Institution renders the scholarship and free lodging and
boarding facilities for students of core departments and fee
exemption for girl students of other departments in special
case. It runs the scheme named Ācārya Tulasī Śikṣā
Pariyojanā (ATSP) which provides opportunities of
education to girls of peripheral. Students are provided
guidance for career building by its Career Counselling Cell
and its functional Placement Cell assistant them by
coordinating with various companies for on-campus
placement. Willing and needy students are also facilitated
for part time job within Campus.
Thus this institution has its unique identification for its
efforts in uprising the social-spiritual values by being a
center of excellence in the field of Jain Studies and the
Prakrit Language along with oriental languages and studies
and international center of learning Ahimsa (Non
Violence), Jeevan Vigyan (Science of Living) and Preksha
Dhyan (Preksha Meditation).
Financial Aids and Assistance,
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (Deemed University)
Ladnun - 341306, Dist. Nagaur, Rajasthan, India
Phone : 01581-226110, 224332, 226116
Email : jvbiladnun@gmail.com, registrar@jvbi.ac.in
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KONERU LAKSHMAIAH EDUCATION FOUNDATION:
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF EDUCATION
To impart quality higher education and to undertake research and extension with
emphasis on application and innovation that caters to the emerging societal needs
through all-round development of students of all sections enabling them to be globally
competitive and socially responsible citizens with intrinsic values
Disseminating Knowledge
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education
Foundation (Deemed to be
University, Estd u/s.3 of the UGC
Act,1956) is located in the
Vaddeswaram Guntur District of
Andhra Pradesh, India. It consists of 11
academic departments and six schools
with 447 doctoral faculty out of 1091,
and heavily emphasizes on scientiﬁc
and technological research.
Established in 1980, KLEF has a
campus spread over 43 acres with a
total built up area of about 1.71 lakh
sq.mts. The institution is recognized
by the All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE), New
Delhi; and it is ISO 9001 – 2015
certiﬁed institution. It has been
accredited by National Assessment
and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
with ‘A’ grade. According to ‘India
rankings 2016’ released by
NIRF-MHRD, KLEF got 1st rank in
The Top Best Engineering
Institutions in Andhra Pradesh and
Telangana, and 59th rank in the Best
Engineering Institutions in India
(including IITs and NITs). All India
Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) recognized KLEF as the
“Most Clean Campus in South
Central Region”. It achieved All
India Rank 2 under Swacchta
Institute Rankings -2017 under
Technical Institutions/Universities.
The institute is recognized as a
Public Funded Research Institute by
DSIR of Government of India, a
recognition for the excellent
research environment in the
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Emphasis on Educational Excellence
KLEF has adopted Outcomes Based
Education for all its programs in
2012. The Flagship strategies and
flexibilities in academics are:
• Lab taken to class
• Project based labs
• Simulation tool based
verification of practical and
theoretical learning.
• Curriculum prepared with
diverse set of courses
• Course based registrations are
made as per the choice of
student.
• Credit requirement based
elective selection
• Overloading and underloading
is facilitated to students.
• Lateral and Vertical mobility is
allowed.
• Additional credits acquiring
provision.
• Cross-disciplinary expertise
offered through Minor degree.
• Discipline centric specialization
through Honors degree
• Choice based expertise in a
specific specialized domain
• Twinning Program with foreign
universities.
• The curriculum is prepared so
that students have a choice to
choose from the prescribed
courses, which are referred as
core, elective or minor or soft
skill courses and they can learn
at their own pace and the entire
assessment is graded-based on a
credit system.
• Flexibility to earn honors and
minor degree by overloading
during semesters.
• Flexibility to under load in a
semester
E-learning enabled mode of
teaching is practiced in the campus.
KLEF is a member in the
prestigious “All India Virtual
Class Room” initiated by MHRD. It
also runs an Entrepreneurship Cell
in association with IIT Madras and
IIM Ahmedabad. Digital
LEARNING declared KLEF as The
th
4 Most trusted University Brand in
2016.
KLEF aims at developing a
standardized system with 36 Associate
Deans & 25-professor in-charges to
monitor all academic and
administrative activities of all the
departments. Moreover, KLEF IQAC
conducts internal academic,
administrative audit of all documents
once a month throughout the semester
and external audit at the end of the
academic year. The cell prepares
necessary guidelines (as per the
NAAC/UGC norms) to ensure and
enhance quality sustenance and
improvement.
KLEF organizes faculty orientation
and faculty development programs
in coordination with KLEF
Academic Staff College (ASC).
Accomplished Alumni
Since its establishment, KLEF has
produced numerous graduates who
have succeeded in different
professions. Some notable alumni
include: a) Sri.D.Uma Maheswara Rao,
Minister for Irrigation, Command Area
Development & Water Resources
Management Govt. Of AP,
b) T Rajendra, Vice President, Tech
Mahindra, c) Sai Kalpana T, Scientist,
NRSA, INDIA, d) Narasimha Reddy
Gondi, Object Technology Soluctions,
INC President & CEO, e) Yarlagadda
Mohan Babu, Inspector of Factories,
Govt. of India, and so on.
Scholarships and Financial
Assistance
KLEF supports its students financially
by providing up to 100% Fee Waiver
for Sports/NCC/Cultural participants
Fee waiver/concession is also
applicable for the meritorious Rankers
of EAMCET, IIT–JEE, KLUEEE, and
Intermediate (10+2) Exams. Merit rank
holding wards of faculty and staff
members can avail up to 100% fee
waiver. KLEF provides free transport
to Physically Challenged students and
faculty members.
University has well-structured
corporate-based campus preparedness
initiative under the Industry relations
& Placements Department, which
primarily encompass competence
assessment and improvement activity
including behavioral aspects of the
students
KLEF has a dedicated team for
“Industry Relations & Placements
Department” with 51 dedicated
corporate-based trained faculty who
takes care of the holistic
development of the students. / It has
been consistently achieving 100%
Placements for registered eligible
students for the past 12 years. KLEF
invites various MNCs for campus
recruitment.
The Industry Relations cell also
enduring and sustainable environment
to foster and maintain a symbiotic
relationship with the industry and other
external agencies that is mutually
beneficial and value-adding. The
overall vision is to create and sustain a
positive impact on the Corporate
World and other organizations of
repute at National and International
levels, primarily in the space of
academic excellence and enhancing the
overall knowledge ecology.
KLEF has Centre for Competitive
Exams, offering coaching for
GATE, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS, in
collaboration with trainers drawn
from top notch training academies
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ViceChancellor,KLEF
Dr. L.S.S. Reddy, Vice Chancellor, KLEF, is an eminent
Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department,
holding Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering from BITS
Pilani. He had joined Koneru Lakshmaiah College of
Engineering in December 1995 and proved his administrative
excellence as the Head of Department of Computer Science
and Engineering. He is an outstanding administrator and a
proliﬁc researcher, having over 30 years of experience in
Teaching, Research and Administration at prestigious institutes
like BITS Pilani, CBIT etc.
As Principal, Dr. Reddy was instrumental in promoting KLCE
as one of the leading Institutions in India. KLCE has achieved
remarkable growth in all the fronts of higher education under
the leadership of Dr. L.S.S. Reddy, including accreditation of
all its six eligible UG programs by NBA of AICTE in 2004.
His contribution as a Principal of KLCE was very widely
recognized and appreciated in converting an Autonomous
college into a Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956
in 2009 and thus KL University (Koneru Lakshmaiah
Education Foundation University) came into existence.
He had more than 110 Publications in reputed International
Journals and several paper presentations in International
Conferences. 19 of his Research Scholars were awarded Ph.D.
under his guidance from various Universities. He is Fellow-IE,
Fellow-IETE, Senior Member- IEEE (Computer Society,
USA), Senior Life Member- Computer Society of India (CSI),
Life Member- ISTE, Member-ACM, and Member-ASEE
(American Society for Engineering Education).
The Visionary
Leaders of KLEFEr. Koneru Satyanarayana
B.E., FIE, FIETE, MIEEE
Dr. L. S. S. Reddy,
Ph.D, FIE.,FIETE.,LMISTE.,SMIEEE.,SLMCSI.,MACM.,MASEE
President, KLEF
Sri Koneru Satyanarayana, BE, FIE, FIETE, MIEEE
graduated in Electronics and communication Engineering
in the year 1977. He is the co-founder of the Institute,
along with Sri Koneru Lakshmaiah, which was
established in the year 1980. He is an educationist of
eminence and also an industrialist of great repute. Under
his stewardship, the Institute grew by leaps and bounds
and today it is in the forefront of technical education in
the country and is a force to reckon with. An energetic
and enthusiastic person, he infuses qualities of
leadership, sincerity in his commitments and continues to
be a guiding factor in the growth of KL University.
In grateful recognition for outstanding services of KLEF
President Er. Koneru Satyanarayana to engineering
education, IT Industry and society at large CSI had
conferred him the HONORARY FELLOW of the society
at the 51st Annual Convention of CSI hosted by
th
Coimbatore Chapter on 23 rd – 25 January 2017.
Sri.Koneru Satyanarayana was conferred “Enabling
Eduprenuership Award” in acknowledgement of his
peerless contributions to the higher education sector,
particularly his commitment for career centric higher
education programs at the sixth edition of the World
Education Summit 2016 held at Dubai. Sri Koneru
Satyanarayana, received “Eminent Educationist Award”
at Indo-Global Education Summit 2015. Under his
inspiring leadership KL University will, no doubt, grow
and prosper to be one of the Premier Universities of the
country.
Discipline is the hallmark of KLEF with 100% ragging free environment. It
also encourages and appreciates all faculty and staff for their efforts towards
quality sustenance and improvement in teaching-learning research and
administration. Other initiative promoted is formation of research groups by all
departments to encourage focused and specialized research in thrust/emerging areas. Further, KLEF introduced incentives
to articles published in journals benchmarked by SCI, Scopus & Web of sciences, IEEE, ASME-Elsevier, Springer etc.
The university has set up teams to help faculty and students to apply and acquire for product and technical patents. Faculty
of KLEF are actively involved in research and published 4414 papers in reputed journals out of which 3219 are SCOPUS
indexed, 4600 papers in conferences, 105 sponsored research projects worth of 31.04 cr and published 41 patents.
KLEF is the ﬁrst academic institution in India to have Wi-Fi ‘n’ enabled campus. The University consists of 157 academic
laboratories, 25 research laboratories, 6 industry collaboration labs and 6 centers of excellence. It provides 2.6 gbps ILL +
1 gbps NKN hi-speed internet connectivity round the clock on the campus and in the hostels.
Constant Quality
Enhancement
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Autonomy – an oft-chanted idea and a political
cry – as a value and as propaganda, has been
misconstrued in different ways and for different
reasons. Without going into its theoretical jargon, we need
to understand first that our context here is to value
autonomy as an instrument for assurance of purposive
governance; a fairly equitable governance in academic
institutions. Both, autonomy and governance have
instrumental values as they are supposed to deliver certain
services, ensure equity, equal access to opportunities,
gender justice, and to put in organized efforts for capacity
building, skill development and so on. To realize all these,
which have become values in themselves today, autonomy
serves as a necessary condition. Through autonomy, the
academic institutions and their governance must aspire for
and create an environment in which the academic freedom
of the stakeholders should not go haywire, but channelized
to deliver a culture of performance and yield excellent
human capital.
If autonomy is seen as an instrument, it has its greater role
in providing a broad schema for governance, i.e., ensures
mobility of the organizational structure in a desired
direction. A governance structure and hierarchy of
functionaries should be laid in a fashion that the role of
every superior in the chain is to supervise the chores of
subordinates and ensure delivery of services, obtaining
desired goals and realization of values. With the change of
time, the meaning of autonomy also changes. Autonomy is
not a state-construction or mere self-determination claim.
Today, service is the key – a key not only to achieve the
mission and objectives of the institution, but also a key to
justify autonomy itself. Without service and performance,
autonomy itself will always be in question, rather factually
non-existent. Autonomy is not an idea, it exist in its
function only.
In the actual play of day-to-day administration, autonomy
facilitates conflict resolution, self-governance, apt decision
making, and interim settlements, addresses malpractices,
clears bottle-necks, and eradicates the usual lackadaisical
character of offices, and what not. In more practical sense,
its worth lies in academic flexibility – it may be related to
updating syllabi, attuning the curriculum with
employability and ensuring creation of skill-sets. It is an
awareness towards time and society, and towards the
change in the industry and corporate. Autonomy leads, in
no way, to authoritarianism. Rather, autonomy is exercised
The
Beautyof
Governance
Autonomy
lies in the
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in decentralization to ensure the higher governance values,
as through decentralization an institution can utilize
multiple skills and expertise of people to achieve targets in
an organized way. Decentralization and delegation of
authority psychologically involves the stakeholders in
achieving goals, and in turn, engender sense of
responsibility among them.
Autonomy has a larger role in integration. Integration is the
value that reveals the beauty of autonomy. Integration is the
core value that generates prudence for managing diversity
and equity of the campus populace. The reason why
autonomy is a requisite for managing diversity is that
autonomy enables the organization to choose principles and
parameters for suitable diverse treatments and justified
discrimination, which otherwise is not possible through
blind principles of equality and mere adherence to rules.
Autonomy goes beyond rules; it transcends principles and
creates new bases. The transcendence is no denial of
principles, but a process of acquiring greater rationality that
can encompass the needs of the time. This is the beauty of
autonomy. It leads to transformation of governance. The
transformation is inevitable because the context, scenario
and the time in terms of educational goals and market
requisites are continuously changing. If the time factor is
not kept in mind, the autonomy is spent in struggles for
adjustment with situations, in resisting them and develops
impasse in the path of progress.
Indian philosophy defines beauty with novelty – novelty is
beauty. The right function of autonomy spins off incessant
novelty. In resonance with the time, autonomy becomes
creative, innovative and inclusive. The beauty here is not a
mere precept; it reveals and embodies in form of services,
performance, and realization of vision and mission of the
institution. The beauty of autonomy defines the
acceptability of the leadership. Thus, autonomy embellished
with the aforesaid beauty is the key to transform
governance, which can’t be achieved through mere
control-measures. Daniel H. Pink has rightly observed,
‘control leads to compliance; autonomy leads to
engagement.’ Our question today is meaningful
engagement, not mere compliance.
Dr. Varun K. Tripathi
Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, J&K
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PANDIT DEENDAYAL PETROLEUM UNIVERSITY:
EXTRACTING THE BEST FROM THE BEST
Emphasizing on Holistic
Engineering for an Intellectual
Capital
Spread over a sprawling 96.3 acres of
beautifully landscaped campus, Pandit
Deendayal Petroleum University
(PDPU) was established by the
Government of Gujarat and the Oil &
Gas Industry in 2007 under the PPP
model. PDPU continues in its pursuit
for excellence through liberal funding
from GoG, GoI and the Industry. Based
in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the college
has been given ‘A’ grade with a CGPA
score of 3.39 out of 4.0 by National
Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC) in the very ﬁrst cycle. PDPU
offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and
Doctoral programs in Engineering &
Technology, Petroleum Technology
and Petroleum Management and
Liberal Studies.
PDPU was established with the
objective of ensuring Energy Security
in the country. The college has made
some distinctive contributions to meet
the increasing demand for renewable
energy resources that complements the
concern over the fast depleting natural
The college is obliged towards the Energy and Infrastructure sector to establish institutes of excellence
in education with a competitive edge in research and highly relevant programs that would prepare the
students for life-long learning and leadership in an increasingly knowledge driven world.
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