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Engineering
Education
Discovering
Editor’s
Editor’s
Note
ngineering is one of the
Emost dynamic ﬁelds,
constantly evolving to
meet the demands of a rapidly
changing world. From
advancements in technology to
the need for sustainable
solutions, engineers play a
crucial role in shaping the
future. As such, it is crucial that
the
Future of

engineering education keeps pace
with these developments and
prepares students for the challenges
of tomorrow.
Moreover, bringing engineering
education and engineering practice
closer together bids significant effort
and requires tremendous
determination and persistence on the
part of educators. The two worlds
serve separate objectives, have
different operating systems and
frameworks, and are regulated by
different policies. It is the complete
responsibility of higher education
providers that the amalgamation of
the two worlds over time is ensured.
In recent years, there has been a shift
in the focus of engineering education
towards a more hands-on and
interdisciplinary approach. This has
led to the development of new
teaching methods that integrate
practical experience with theoretical
knowledge, giving students a well-
rounded education that prepares
them for real-world challenges. And
it is the colleges and universities that
produce the engineers who will
shape our future.
In this edition, 'The Most Dynamic
Engineering Colleges of the Year,
2023', The Knowledge Review has
scoured the country to find the
colleges that are leading the way in
engineering education. From
innovative teaching methods to
cutting-edge research facilities, these
colleges are setting the standard for
engineering education. The in-depth
interviews of each institutions on the
pages of the magazine provide a
comprehensive look at what makes
them unique and why they deserve to
be recognized as the most dynamic
engineering colleges of the year.
Have an insightful read!
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Brief
Name of the Institute Web Address
aecagra.edu.in
Anand Engineering
College (AEC)
Atharva College of Engineering, established in the year
1999, believes in producing well discipline, practical-
oriented, highly knowledgeable engineers to serve not
only themselves but for society and the nation.
atharvacoe.ac.in
Atharva College
of Engineering
Banasthali Vidyapith is an autonomy provided under
the deemed university status and has innovatively
restructured the engineering courses offered, which
include subjects ranging from the traditional as well
the emerging areas to the highest level of research
banasthali.org
Banasthali Vidyapith
KIET Group of Institutions is a pioneer in the technical
education domain with a strength of 6800+ students.
KIET Group of Institutions is moving efficiently towards
its vision of shaping young minds with skill-oriented and
value-based education.
kiet.edu
KIET Group
of Institutions
MITCORER aspires to train the students who will
provide solutions to the greatest technological and
social challenges of the 21st century. Its vision is to
create future leaders who would manage and lead
powerful organisations.
mitcorer.edu.in
MIT College of Railway
Engineering and
Research (MITCORER)
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering provides the
best professional environment to engineering students in
terms of academics and non-academics to create true,
aesthetically sensitive, socially committed and
technologically competent engineering professionals.
pccoepune.com
Pimpri Chinchwad
College of Engineering
(PCCOE)
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, established in
1983, is a leading technological Institute in Western
Maharashtra through its dedicated and disciplined
approach to providing quality technical education
over a period of more than thirty-seven years.
ritindia.edu
Rajarambapu Institute
of Technology
Sanjivani College of Engineering is one of the premier
technical institutes in Maharashtra state in the un-
aided sector. Established in 1983, the institute had its
vision for social transformation and upliftment of rural
masses through education, training and research.
sanjivanicoe.org.in
Sanjivani College
of Engineering
Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology strives
to achieve academic excellence through a futuristic
outlook in a well-disciplined environment. With two
decades of experience, its success and growth are
truly exceptional.
sreenidhi.edu.in
Sreenidhi Institute
(SNIST), Hyderabad
Vellore Institute of Technology was established with
the aim of providing quality higher education on par
with international standards. It persistently seeks and
adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of
higher education.
research.vit.ac.in
Vellore Institute
of Technology
Anand Engineering College (AEC) provisions
systems and processes that are being continuously
tuned to accord with its mission of contributing to
the national cause of building a pool of competent
professionals for deployment.
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KIET
KIET Group of Ins tu ons is an
oﬀspring of a non-proﬁt organiza on.
Therefore, the way we look at
educa on has always been path-
breaking.

I
In the golden era, the longing for a
better lifestyle has been the prime
agenda for multi-cultural
societies. In the eyes of communities,
the potential for a better quality of
distinct personality is interdependent
upon the quality of resources in
consumption.
The resources are available to augment
this generation are based on values,
norms, and ethics. While considering
an individual’s values, their conscience
desires the quality of guidance to
improve their status when aspiring for
a higher platform in the upcoming
trends worldwide, a very common and
generic question arises,
'Why is it essential to aim for higher
aspirations for better opportunities in
global diversity?'
Well! The answer is simple- 'For
generational evolution in the
contemporary global hierarchy.'
The Inception
With a sheer focus on grooming young
minds with skill-oriented and value-
based education, the KIET Group of
Institutions has turned out to be a
pioneer in the field of ground-breaking
or unorthodox learning approaches.
The Institute was established in 1998
with a dream to preserve and impart
quality education under the aegis of
Krishna Charitable Society, a non-
profit making organization (NGO). It is
affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Technical University, Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh, and has been lately accredited
with NAAC 'A+' Grade.
Moreover, in a time span of 24 years, it
has named many accolades and
Education Excellence Awards under its
name, which acts as a testimony to the
fact that the Institute is among the top
engineering colleges in Delhi NCR.
The well-developed campus’
And evolution is a very eminent step
for change in the industry, the
companies across the world are relying
on engineers who are setting the pace
for evolutionary trends in the industry.
Whereas the quality engineering
institutes are helping the industries to
keep to that pace of innovation.
One such Institute that is setting the
pace of innovation and evolution of the
industries is the KIET Group of
Institutions. Under the able guidance
of the Director of the college Dr. A
Garg, the institution is a flagbearer of
quality resources while promising the
aspirants the tools to innovate the
respective industries gracefully.
In an interactive conversation with The
Knowledge Review, Dr. A Garg shares
a well-curated curriculum of the
Institute that is setting the pace for
changing paradigm shifts of innovation
across industries.

Dr. Amik Garg
Director, KIET
Group of
Ins tu ons
infrastructure is another extension of
this fact. Its campus adorns all the
latest amenities and facilities,
including eight departmental libraries,
an air-conditioned cafeteria, a general
departmental store, an ATM facility,
and a medical facility, among various
others.
Additionally, a shift from the 'usual'
teaching pedagogies is what the
Institute believes in. Henceforth, they
aim to prepare global citizens by
honing students’ skills and giving them
exposure to foreign languages, events,
and internships.
The Progressive Sharp Sight
KIET Group of Institutions is an
oﬀspring of a non-proﬁt organization.
interdisciplinary research as a co-
requisite for professional education
and simultaneously solve problems
faced by society and industry.
Ÿ To create an ambience of
innovation, entrepreneurship, and
consultancy for future leaders and
innovators.
Ÿ To keep faculty members
enthusiastic through continuous
professional development and a
positive working environment.
Core Values
Ÿ Academic excellence
Ÿ Collaborative and interdisciplinary
research culture
Ÿ Conducive eco-system
Ÿ Strong humanitarian values and
Ethics
Therefore, the way of initiating
education has always been path-
breaking.
Highlighting the vision of the Institute,
Dr. Garg says, "The Institute envisions
becoming a leading institution
nationally in the area of professional
education, research and innovation for
serving the global community."
Mission Statements
The Institute has embraced the
opportunity to impart quality
professional education, skills, and
values through outcome-based
innovative teaching-learning processes
in all spheres. To allocate such zeal, the
prime mission statement states:
Ÿ To undertake collaborative

introduced two new branches in the
CSE programme – CSE Artificial
Intelligence and CSE Artificial
Intelligence & Machine Learning.
The Distinctive Honours
The Institute does not run on the
traditional methodology of producing
blank-headed bookworms. It rather
wants the young KIETians to explore
the world from a realistic point of view
without demeaning the value of
academics. Hence, to create a balance
between theoretical and practical
knowledge, the Institute has onboarded
PhD scholars with relevant industry
experience as faculty members. As
mentors, they help the students learn
and explore academic topics from both
subjective and realistic perspectives.
Also, they incorporated the latest and
innovative teaching methodology to
make teaching-learning interesting and
student-oriented. The use of ICT-based
teaching, including the usage of easily
portable tablets by their faculty
members, along with wi-fi internet
facility at the campus, facilitate the
faculty members as well as students to
access maximum online resources for
research activities.
The Universal Effect
A peaceful and joyful mind is the best
when it comes to productivity. This is
why the Institute has always promoted
the idea of creating student clubs,
which is the primary source of
recognizing the hidden talent of its
students. Be it dancing, singing,
dramatics, robotics, quizzes, poetry, or
working for a social cause, the Institute
is involved in a range of extracurricular
and co-curricular activities that make
its students different from others.
"Initially, it was not a smooth-sailing
task to encourage students to stop
The Developing Hand
Dr. A Garg currently serves as the
Director of KIET Group of Institutions
(Delhi-NCR), Ghaziabad. He holds his
B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering
from Delhi Technological University in
1986 (erstwhile Delhi College of
Engineering) and subsequently both
M.Tech and Ph.D (Industrial
Engineering) from IIT Delhi. He also
received an award of commendation
for innovation in the workplace from
the government in 2004.
He is an accomplished engineering
professional based out of Delhi. He
carries 35+ years of experience in
industry and academia, which majorly
comprises working with different
government and private organizations
in various leadership roles.
Dr. A Garg's foresightedness and the
attitude to go beyond the
'TRADITIONAL' have always helped
KIET boost its outreach and
development. As an academic leader,
his focus has always been to create
experienced engineers duly aligned
with the needs of Industry 4.0. It is the
result of his clear vision that the
Institute could lead change and earn
laurels of success in the name of the
KIET Group of Institutions.
The Future Prospects
The main priority of the esteemed
college is to prepare well-mannered
and learning students who excel not
just in academics but also in
extracurricular activities. The day they
will face the real world, they won't
hesitate or push themselves back, be it
any sort of challenge.
The college also strives to provide
quality education for all the latest
courses approved by the university. It's
been almost a year since the college

hesitating and create a student club in
a full-ﬂedged manner. But, as the
Institute was clear about the fact that
they wanted to nurture the students as
lions, they started taking sessions on
how these activities would help them
create a conﬁdent personality in the
future," Dr. Garg said, highlighting the
balance of curricular and
extra-curricular activities at the
Institute.
"The Institute gave them complete
rights to request the Institute for any
support/help that is essential for
representing KIET on inter or intra
level. Today, the Institute does not need
to encourage students anymore. They
plan and coordinate the entire events
themselves, and the faculty is there just
for mental support and guidance,"
Dr. Garg further adds.
The Multi-Industrial Engagement
The Institute has set up numerous labs
through tie-ups such as D-link, Apple-
iOS University Program, e-Yantra
embedded systems, Paramsavak-
supercomputing facility, and Robotics
Lab to assist them in preparing
industry-ready professionals. Apart
from industry connections, they have
established cloud computing and
online learning (e-Learning), which
allows for easier sharing of data
between peers as well as students and
teachers.
Side-by-side, the Institute has
introduced foreign language programs
on German, Japanese, and Korean
languages so that language is never a
barrier to the students when they plan
to work overseas or deal with foreign
clients in India.
Furthermore, the Institute has created
an Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Council that is centred on making the
students more competitive in the job
Furthermore, we
have created an
Innova on &
Entrepreneurship
Council that is
centered on
making the students
more compe ve for
the job market and
leading to the
crea on of market-
ready projects.

market and leading to the creation of
market-ready projects.
The Mega Hits
The most recent achievement of the
Institute is that the Ministry of
Education’s Innovation Cell and
AICTE chose KIET Group of
Institutions as one of the official nodal
centres to host the Smart India
Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale,
Hardware Edition. The event was
th
organized at the campus from 25
th
August to 29 January 2022, wherein
the Institute welcomed 15 teams from
across the country. Other notable
achievements, accolades,
accreditations, and awards include:
Ÿ National Award for Technology
Business Incubator 2020
Ÿ Institution of Happiness Award
Ÿ Institution of the year – North
Award
Ÿ Excellence in Promoting Industry-
Academic Interface North
Ÿ Outstanding Engineering Institute
for Promoting Industry-Academia
Interface
th th
Ÿ 187 Rank in Engineering and 97
Rank in Pharmacy as per NIRF
2022 Ranking
Ÿ NBAAccreditation for all eligible
programs
Ÿ NAAC Accreditation 'A+' Grade
Ÿ SIRO Recognition by the
Department of Scientific and
Industrial Research (DSIR)
Ÿ Certificate of Citation in
rd
recognition of 3 Rank in ARIIA-
2021
Ÿ Certificate of Excellence for ‘Best
Educational Group’ by Federation
for World Academics (FWA)
Academic Council
recognition of getting accreditation
for the B.Pharma program by NBA
recognition of getting accreditation
for Engineering and Management
program by NBA
The Upcoming Effects
The Institute envisions keeping a
positive mindset and strong
determination while moving ahead to
adopt futuristic educational
technologies. The Institute comprises a
group of like-minded individuals who
do not believe in following obsolete
traditional methods. Therefore, they
are going to walk parallel, hand-in-
hand with the drastic evolution
that is soon going to rule the
academic sector.

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The of
ngineers have always been
Einstrumental in advancing
civilization, inspiring
innovations that enhance the quality of
life and result in a profound change in
social structure. They assist with and
support initiatives that enhance the
economy.
Businesses need to become more
nimble because of how quickly
technology is developing. 87 per cent
of business leaders regard
digitalization as their top priority,
according to a Gartner survey.
However, the required operational,
technological, and human capabilities
must be developed to realize the
benefits of a fantastic digital business
vision fully.
The disruptive digital technologies
anticipated to grow significantly in the
following decade, both domestically
and globally, were identified through a
detailed examination by Boston
Consulting Group.

The internet of things (IoT), big data
analytics, robotic process automation
(RPA), cloud computing, 3D printing,
social and mobile, virtual reality, and
blockchain were among the
technologies the study highlighted as
having the potential to alter the
industry in the ensuing ten years
significantly. The study highlighted the
supplementary skills required for these
technologies and upcoming job roles.
Artificial Intelligence
It was propelled by machine learning,
computer vision, and the internet of
things, fast evolving as a powerful
general-purpose technology and is
being pursued widely across all major
sectors. It is one set of technologies
that is witnessing unprecedented levels
of investment across the world.
Internet of Things
From smart homes to driverless cars to
industrial, IoT is redefining how we
live. Like all digital technologies, the
price and performance of IoT
technologies is evolving at an
exponential rate. The result is to make
'the invisible visible at scale.' We can
track our physical context with
increasing granularity at ever-
expanding levels and dramatically
improve their performance.
Robotics
The demand for robots for personal
services and in many other industries,
including healthcare, safety, and
critical applications, is increasing.
Robot suppression will become a key
industry in the future.
Cyber Security
Strict data protection directives and
rising cyber terrorism drive the
cybersecurity market to increase.
Healthcare, BFSI, IT, and Telecom
industry verticals are expected to
expand the utility of cybersecurity.
Blockchain
Blockchain is another technology
attracting a lot of investments. Though
the technology hasn't reached a mature
stage, blockchain is touted as the
second generation of the internet and is
finding applications in BFSI,
healthcare, property management,
agriculture, governance, etc.
Quantum Engineering
Discoveries of quantum impact on
everything from nanotechnology to
biotechnological processes are
changing the outlook towards quantum
computing. We already have a few
degree-granting programs with names
like 'engineering physics,' but this is a
reasonably broad label. Engineers in
quantum engineering could work on
chip fabrication, quantum computers,
cryptography, nanotechnology, etc.
3D Printing and Design
3D printing is fast becoming
mainstream, with 3D printers being
imagined for applications ranging from
the manufacture of airplane wings to
buildings, while the cost of 3D printing
is falling substantially. With the rise of
3D printing as a manufacturing means,
the need for engineers who know how
to design for 3D printing will be high.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual
Reality (VR)
These two are becoming increasingly
popular trends in consumer electronics,
gaming, retail, industrial applications,
healthcare, social communications, etc.
It is predicted that augmented reality
will have one billion users by 2020.
The AR market is growing owing to its
software growth, while the VR market
is witnessing high growth due to its
hardware growth.
Future Trends of Engineering
Education
It gets essential to understand the
future direction of global engineering
education and identify the defining
trends to support positive educational
change and build the next-gen
engineering talent in the country.
Listed below are some of the trends
waving their way in engineering
education:
Shift to Quality Education at Scale
The next task in front of the nation is
to bring about a revolution in the
quality of engineering education at
scale under constrained budgets. There
lies the challenge and our ability to
innovate and adopt the latest trends in
curricula and pedagogy.
Shift to Student Centricity
Another pertinent shift in the waiting is
moving towards student centricity. Our
engineering education needs to cater to
millennials and centennials with low
attention spans effectively and expect
flexibility in learning. In the longer
run, some of the leading engineering
programs are moving towards
delivering integrated student-centred
learning at scale through a combination
of off-campus and on-campus
education that is personalized,
experiential, and flexible.
To sum up,
Engineering education in India will
look significantly different in the future
than it did in the past. Because of this,
more people will be aware of the
importance of engineers to society.
Engineers will also have more chances
to get employment and earn a
respectable livelihood. Students who
desire to pursue jobs in this industry
are living in an exciting time.
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help students become
workforce-ready. Even if there is a gap
between what businesses desire and
what they seek, students continue to
study after high school to get
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RIT has developed an admirable
reputation among Indian engineering
institutes over the course of more than
three decades. With the ultimate goal
of student happiness, RIT emphasizes
providing students with a high-quality
education by involving and
empowering its teachers. The team
prioritizes both research and
knowledge generation at the same
time. Currently, the institute has 46
patents registered and six marketable
products.
The faculty is aware of its obligation to
develop a student from the 12th grade
into a professional engineer over the
course of four formative years. As a
result, it ensures that students acquire
technical knowledge and a broad range
of abilities that will prepare them for
life in the real world. It has drawn
talented, youthful faculty who support
and advise students in their academic,
research, sports, and cultural
endeavors. Its students' commitment to
their objectives, as well as their
integrity and care for the rural society
they live in, are of the utmost
importance.
Jobs requiring a degree have decreased
by 45 per cent since the
commencement of COVID-19,
demonstrating that businesses
increasingly emphasize abilities and
experience more than getting a college
degree. For this reason, educational
institutions must assess how well they
prepare students for the workplace and
modify their co-curricular and
academic programs accordingly. They
must also constantly change their
specializations and programs to reﬂect
the abilities that employers value.
The College of Engineering, Sakharale,
currently known as the Rajarambapu
Institute of Technology (RIT),
Rajaramnagar, was founded in 1983.
The goal was to become an
internationally renowned institution
dedicated to excellence in education,
research, and the creation and
dissemination of information to create
socially responsible professionals. RIT
has a beautiful green campus of 17
hectares and buildings covering 54,000
sq. m. RIT has emerged as a leading
technological institute in Western
Maharashtra through its dedicated and
disciplined approach to providing
quality technical education over more
than thirty-seven years.
“STEM
and Engineering
are a huge part
of solving some
of the big
problems we
have today, and
we need to work
together to get
the answers.
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The institution successfully uses the
academic autonomy awarded by UGC
and Shivaji University Kolhapur-
awarded academic autonomy. The
institute has implemented a choice-
based curriculum structure (CBCS), an
honors program, a minor program, and
cutting-edge teaching and learning
methods like PBL and the ﬂipped
classroom. The use of ICT tools to
enhance educational quality is heavily
stressed at RIT. In the eighth semester's
ﬁnal exam, there are four uniquely
created choice-based verticals.
According to their future goals,
students can select any one of the three
verticals: entrepreneurial development
research experience, industry
internship, or capstone project.
Through in-plant training, internships,
and actual projects based on industry,
its students connect with industry
continuously.
government's Ministry of Micro,
Small, and Medium Enterprises. Eight
student startups and four external
entrepreneurs are supported by this
RIT program. RIT has 55 registered
patents, 12 products are
commercialized and received external
funding of Rs. 2.06 crores.
RIT's core principle is to "Develop no
tiny plans, for they have no magic to
stir men's blood; make huge plans, aim
high in hope, and work. If these are
values you believe in too, you will do
well at RIT. If you have the drive and
determination, come to RIT, and we
will help you realize your dreams!"
Kasegaon Education Society
One of the top educational institutions
in Western Maharashtra is the
Kasegaon Education Society. The late
Shri. Rajarambapu Patil, a prominent
leader, founded it in 1945. Society
concentrated on bringing education to
the rural masses by considering the
requirement for time. The society
established schools in the adjacent
"We insist that our faculty continuously
upgrade to provide direction for future
teaching-learning innovations. RIT has
consistently produced excellent results
and placements, and its alumni can be
found in prominent organizations in
India and overseas," says the
management.
The Technical Education Quality
Improvement Program II (TEQIP II), a
World Bank project with funding of
Rs. 6 crores for postgraduate programs
and research that is innovation-driven
has been completed by the institute.
According to a 2016 NIRF study by
the MHRD and AICTE, the institution
came in at number 75 among the top
100 technical institutes. The NBA in
New Delhi has accredited and
reaccredited most of its programs, and
the institute is NAAC-accredited with
an 'A+' grade.
Through NETRA, RIT has launched a
center for innovation, incubation, and
entrepreneurial development (National
ESDM Technology Research
Academy). The Maharashtra
Innovation Society, Maharashtra, has
chosen it to lead the startup activity in
RIT with a funding of Rs. 5 crores.
Additionally, it has secured Rs. 3
crores in funding from the Indian
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villages and a hostel at Kasegaon for
kids from lower socioeconomic
classes.
Hon. Jayant Patil Ex.
, who was
Minister Water Resource Development
and CAD, Government of Maharashtra
and Member BOG, RIT. His son,
entered public life through educational
endeavors, just like his father before
his premature and tragic death in 1984.
Hon. Jayant Patil transformed society
over time by expanding educational
resources. Currently, the society is
home to 15 higher education
institutions and 31 primary and
secondary schools. This primarily
consists of two information technology
institutes, three arts, commerce, and
science colleges, an engineering
college, a polytechnic, two
management institutes, a nursing
institute, an agricultural polytechnic, a
pharmacy college, and an international
school.
Framework (NIRF) Ranking–
th
• 2016 - Institute is ranked 75
th
across all over India, 7 at
st
State level and 1 in Shivaji
University, Kolhapur as per
MHRD, Government of India.
nd
• 2017 - Ranked 172 across all
th
over India and 14 at State
level.
• 2021 – Ranked in the band of
201 – 250 Institutions in India.
• RIT is ranked within the first 50
Institutions across all over India in
ATAL Ranking of Institutions on
Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)
in August 2021.
• RIT is awarded Platinum Rank in
first 150 Institutes in AICTE-CII
Survey 2020.
• All eligible UG and PG
programmes are accredited /
reaccredited by NBA, New Delhi.
• Institute is TEQIP (Technical
Education Quantity
Improvement Program) Phase II
funded with project funding of
Several renowned awards, including
the 'Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Dalitmitra Puraskar' and the 'State
Prize for Educational Institutes' have
been given to the society. The society
has also received certificates of
recognition from C-DAC and MKCL
for its outstanding contribution to
computer literacy.
The 1983 establishment of the
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
has established itself as a significant
step forward for society and a tool for
broadening its horizons.
Awards and Achievements at
Institute Level
The Unique Selling Points and
Achievements of Institute level, Staff
and Students are as follows:
• RIT is an Autonomous Institute
since 2011-2012.
• Institute is accredited with 'A+'
grade by NAAC.
• National Institutional Ranking
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Rs. 6.00 crore from the World
Bank through Ministry of Human
Resource Development (MHRD).
• RIT is rated as AAA+ Institution
in Engineering Special Rating in
West Zone of India's Best
Engineering Colleges 2021 survey
by Careers 360.
• RIT has won One District One
Green Champion award for
Swachhata Action Plan-
Exemplary Performance Awards
2020 -2021 by Mahatma Gandhi
National Council of Rural
Education, New Delhi
(MGNCRE).
• Permission is granted by AICTE
for International admissions
under Foreign National (FN) /
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
quota.
• Institute is accredited by the
Institution of Engineers (India),
Kolkata.
• Institute has implemented Choice
Based Credit System (CBCS)
from first to final year students.
Honor and Minor certification is
offered with additional 20 credits.
Foreign languages like Japanese,
German are incorporated in the
curriculum. RIT is preparing
students for competitive
examinations such as GATE, GRE
through Finishing School.
• More than 50 student clubs are
established for holistic
development of students. E.g.,
Sports, Dramatics, Dance, Art,
Music, Media Cell,
Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell),
Autonomous Electric Vehicle
(AEV), Internet of Things (IoT)
etc.
• RIT has signed 150+ MoUs with
Industries, Research
Organizations and Universities
in India and 10+ with Foreign
Universities. Some prominent
among these are -
develop. innovative and creative
engineers with Learning by
Doing.
• RIT publishes Journal of
Transformations (JEET) in
partnership with Indo-US
Collaboration for Engineering
Education (IUCEE). It is a Journal
with a focus on Engineering
Education Research. It is a Scopus
Index Journal published every
quarter.
• Community Radio Station (CRS)
is established in 2021 with the
name of Radio Sugar 90.8 to fulfill
the social responsibility.
Aligning Innovation with Knowledge
RIT strives to provide innovation and
excellence in academic design,
delivery, and evaluation to guarantee
that students are comprehensively
developed for employability,
entrepreneurship, and higher
education. The team produces and
maintains the curriculum to provide
experiential learning through industry
links and adapt the curriculum to the
changing needs of business and society
globally.
To recruit talent, the institute wants to
be at the forefront of cutting-edge
technological research, innovation, and
intellectual property production.
Additionally, it aims to keep talent by
fostering connections based on
accountability, engagement, mutual
respect, professionalism, and integrity.
To develop students into socially
responsible global citizens, the institute
uses alums to help build leadership
skills, social awareness, and a passion
for lifelong learning. It also works to
develop and maintain world-class
infrastructure and adopt contemporary
automation technologies for
organizational efficiency.
• Lawrence Technological
University Southfield, USA
• Canadian Institute of
Technology Entrepreneurship
and Management CITEM
Ontario – Canada
• University of Nottingham –
Malaysia
• Asia University - Taiwan
• BICOL University -
Philippines
• Teesside University,
Middlesbrough – London
• Infrastructure University -
Kuala Lumpur
• Universitas Pendidikan –
Indonesia.
• RIT has a dedicated R&D cell to
nurture the research, innovation
and entrepreneurship ideas among
faculty and students. RIT has
received grants worth Rs. 1.5
crores in the last three years from
AICTE, Department of Science &
Technology (DST) and industries.
Institute has 55 patents filed. Its 12
products are commercialized.
• Funds of Rs. 5 crores are
sanctioned for RIT-TBI through
Maharashtra State Innovation
Society (MSINS). Institute has
established NETRARIT
Foundation, a Section 8 Company
registered to GOI, which is
Technology Business Incubator
with the vision 'To convert
Engineering Campus into Product
Innovation Center (PIC).'
Currently 25 Startups have been
incubated from the sectors like
AgriTech, Healthcare, IoT,
Robotics, Manufacturing, etc.
• Placement – Every year more
than 75 per cent to 80 per cent
students are placed.
• Institute is selected for funding for
Idea Development, Evaluation and
Application (IDEA) Lab by
AICTE with Rs. 1.05 crores. The
objective of IDEA Lab is to
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Sreenidhi Institute
(SNIST), Hyderabad
The Provenance of New Age Professionals
"The whole purpose of education is to
turn mirrors into windows."
- Sydney J. Harris
This quote reflects a beautiful
expression of education that
equips a student with the
knowledge to look at the world from a
holistic approach the way it is, thereby
transforming young minds into
innovative and productive
professionals.
Productive professionals are created
with scientific education, the right
mentoring, and effective grooming
with the required subject knowledge
including modern developments. With
professional expertise, well-equipped
infrastructure, experienced faculties,
and many other essential aspects,
Sreenidhi Institute of Science and
Technology based in Hyderabad is the
source of modern professionals.
Guided under the able leadership of its
CEO, Mr. Abhijit Rao Katikaneni,
Technology has achieved a new
benchmark in developing smart and
well-trained professionals who have
achieved different respected levels in
the modern industry.
The Humble Beginning
Technology (SNIST)–Hyderabad,
sponsored by Sree Educational Group
was established in the year 1997 by
Chairman Dr. K.T. Mahhe, an
extraordinary educationist, a pragmatic
leader, and a dynamic entrepreneur
with rich experience in Academics and
Industry.
A genuine commitment to the mission
and dedicated leadership has made
SNIST one of the finest and most well-
recognized higher educational
institutions in India. A variety of
facilities in the campus includes state-
of-the-art labs with sophisticated
equipment, libraries, Wi-fi enabled
campus, knowledge center, lavish AC
auditoriums, smart classrooms, hostels
with premium facilities, amenities on
campus including ATM, bookstores,
dining options, cafeterias, playground
and many more give the students a
truly fulfilling and enriching
experience.
Highly qualified faculty, flexible and
dynamic curriculum, exciting research
projects, and global connections are the
features that set SNIST ahead of the
rest. The students here are encouraged
to participate in a wide range of
academic, practical, co-curricular, and
extra-curricular programs to gain the
required exposure to various social,
cultural, and intellectual opportunities
and challenges. Such interesting
learning experiences have transformed
its students into multi-skilled and
multi-tasking personalities, ensuring
success in their lives and careers.
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‘‘
Salient Features
Technology strives to achieve
academic excellence through a
futuristic outlook in a well-disciplined
environment by applying the following
principles:
Ÿ Commitment to continuous
improvement in all areas.
Ÿ Involvement of people with
academic expertise and industrial
knowledge at all levels.
Ÿ Up-gradation of infrastructure and
facilities from time to time.
The Value Education
The teaching methodology
implemented in Sreenidhi Institute is
based on its profound curriculum,
which covers the subjects properly
from various aspects of theoretical,
practical and research-based practices.
The students get to learn from different
sources including modern technologies
that encourage insightful learning
developing their inquisitive skills and
creative capabilities.
Visionary Leadership
Abhijit K is a man of purpose who
harbors the vision of using
advancements in technology, to make
the world a better place. He imbibes
within every member the same vision
and the habit of life-long learning.
Abhijit has been active in bringing
about positive changes in the
environment that inspire the students
about the values and guiding principles
that equip them in transforming them
into successful leaders and
entrepreneurs.
With a confident smile, he exclaims, "I
am proud of the institute's direction,
the faculty members uphold the highest
standards of academic excellence, our
staff is highly dedicated and
committed, and we have enriched
students' experience at SNIST year on
year and will continue to do so in the
coming years."
Building with Technology
He observed that technology is driving
change around at a breakneck speed.
st
The 21 -century is remembered for its
advancements in technology and the
the forefront of these innovations are
engineers. These transformations will
have a profound impact on the way
they live, work and learn.
Technological innovations help bridge
gaps and create an impact. The well-
equipped lab and teaching systems
enable the students to explore new
opportunities and learn the business
skills essential in the modern world.
Rising from Challenges
According to Abhijit, the technological
transformations were not smooth and
predictable. Several challenges
regarding acceptance, adaptability,
compatibility and adjustments were
faced. The management implemented
orientation sessions with regular
communication and practice in tackling
the issue.
Challenges are a part of our lives. It is
good to see and experience the
challenges in the early stages itself as
they provide the real market wisdom
required to work efficiently and bring
about change. The practical sessions
and case studies provided on certain
real-life business scenarios provides
Science knows no country,
because knowledge belongs
to humanity, and is the torch
which illuminates the world.
Mr. Abhijit Rao K
CEO,
Sreenidhi Institute of
Science and Technology
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them with excellent opportunities in
applying their knowledge. In the initial
stages, they came across challenges at
certain levels, but the leadership
focused on the central objective and
got solutions through the positive
approach of the team members.
Guiding Words
Replying as his advice to young
professionals entering the education
sector, Abhijit instructs them to
develop a learner's approach with a
patient and polite attitude. These young
students are very smart and intelligent
as their questions are very unique and
thought-provoking. He advises to
develop an attitude of helpfulness and
dedication. "It is during the work and
continuous interactions that you will
realize several new aspects. This
practical learning will strengthen you
in becoming a seasoned education
professional," he states.
Embarking on a Dynamic Future
At Sreenidhi Institute of Science and
Technology, the team endeavored for
excellence, aiming to equip the
engineers of tomorrow with the skills
and exposure to be at the forefront of
their field. The institution strives to
provide a holistic quality education to
its students, in ensuring they are well
equipped to meet all types of life
challenges. The institute focuses on the
development of in-depth skill-building
to best equip the students for life after
graduation. The vision of using
advancements in technology, to make
the world a better place is imbibed
within all the students supported with
the habit of life-long learning.
Impressive Placement Record
The quality of education, the
dynamism and energy displayed by the
students has yielded steadily growing
campus placements across several
industrial sectors including banking
and finance, software development,
education, automobile, telecom, SaaS,
e-commerce, digital media, retail,
FMCG, consumer electronics, IT &
ITES, Product Based & Core
companies and many more.
The Training and Placement Cell of
SNIST called as Career Development
Center(CDC) has emerged as one of
the most happening destinations for
many national and multinational
organizations for recruiting fresh talent
nurtured on the campus. In its journey
towards excellence, the management,
faculty and placement departments
work in close coordination to achieve
the desired targets of student
employment. Regular mentoring and
one-on-one counseling sessions are
provided to students facing difficulties
in the recruitment process.
Career Development Centre headed by
Director Mr. Vasudeva Rao Yellapu
with experienced team placed students
with average CTC of 6.5 LPA and
highest CTC of 45 LPA. More than
30,000+ students are placed across the
years who rose top management levels
as CEOs, CTOs, CMOs etc. World's
BIG4 companies visit SNIST under
CDC. Students trained on emerging
technologies and coding skills to equip
with highest CTC offers. CDC
conducts International University day
and closely work on CICTR and other
Corporate Trainings as well.
Highlights :
Ÿ Sreenidhi Institute of Science and
Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad
was established in the year 1997
(25 years old).
Ÿ First Engineering College in
Telangana to be accredited by
NBA among 191 engineering
colleges affiliated to JNTU,
Hyderabad.
Ÿ SNIST is also accredited with
"A+" Grade by NAAC.
Ÿ SNIST is the first to become
Autonomous among all
engineering colleges affiliated to
JNTU, Hyderabad.
Ÿ SNIST was accredited by NBA of
AICTE within 5 years of its
existence.
Ÿ Top rankers (2% to 5%) of
Engineering, Agriculture and
Medical Common Entrance Test
(EAMCET) examinations join
SNIST.
Ÿ SNIST has Student's Exchange
Programs with top Universities of
the USA - Illinois Institute of
Technology, University of
Bridgeport and University of
Detroit Mercy.
Top Companies have Centre of
Excellence (CoE) with SNIST :
Ÿ CISCO Networking Academy
Ÿ AWS Academy
Ÿ Palo Alto Cyber Security
Academy
Ÿ Microchip Academy
Ÿ Red Hat Academy
Ÿ CoE with Virtusa
Ÿ CoE with Amazon on AI & ML
Ÿ CoE with EPAM
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Placement Highlights
Ÿ The placements in SNIST have
been growing consistently with an
average growth rate of 42.9 per
cent over the last 7 years regularly
at rising direction.
Ÿ SNIST maintained 90 per cent
Plus Placement percentage.
Ÿ Indian multinational organizations
including Wipro, Cognizant, and
Infosys have consistently hired
employees from SNIST in the past
ten consecutive years.
Ÿ Amazon, Adobe, CtrlS, Cisco,
Deloitte, Dell, Experian, HSBC,
Hyundai, Deloitte, Intergraph,
Infotech, Juspay, L&T, Oracle,
Salesforce, SAP, Samsung,
Mahindra & Mahindra, Mu
Sigma, NCR Corporation,
Virtusa, Codenation, Ashok
Leyland, HCL Technologies,
Accenture, Cognizant, Synopsys,
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cap
Gemini, IBM, Tech Mahindra,
etc.
Every year, new companies are visiting
SNIST including the ones which are
the latest in innovation and market
disruption. Uber-India visited SNIST
in 2017, as soon as it became popular
in India in 2016. Amazon visited
SNIST in 2014 in a similar way. This
bears testimony to the fact that SNIST
is of high preference for both well-
established and upcoming MNCs.
More than 300 companies visited in
2022. 216 + companies visited in 2023
as on date still counting +.
Some interesting placement statistics
of SNIST from the year 2021-22
Batch:
Ÿ The total offers received were
1910.
Ÿ Highest CTC bagged was ₹38
Lakhs per annum.
Ÿ The average CTC recorded was
₹5.6 Lakhs annually.
Ÿ 90 per cent of Placement Record
Registered.
Ÿ For the 2023 batch, average CTC is
₹6.5 Lakhs per annum.
Ÿ Placements have already begun for
2023 batch.
Understanding the rise of SNIST as
a preferred recruitment destination
for Indian companies:
Corporate firms are inclined to recruit
from SNIST for the following reasons:
Ÿ SNIST follows a stringent student
selection procedure on the basis of
merit.
Ÿ Its world-class curriculum is
constantly updated to match the
industry requirements.
Ÿ The highly qualified faculty
members with doctoral degrees are
actively involved in research and
journal publications.
Ÿ SNIST's Internship Programmes
ensure every student spends over 7
months working in the industry
even before graduation ensuring
real life applications of their
course.
Ÿ It nurtures the students in every
field of their interest. Soft-skills
development is an integral part of
classroom experience through
presentations and open-ended
learning techniques.
Ÿ Students are given further avenues
to express themselves and develop
skills beyond academics through a
variety of extracurricular activities
including student managed clubs
and events.
The consistent placement record
illustrates its commitment towards
fulfilling the mission.
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Importance
Education
The
The pursuit of education denotes man's
prominent status in society. The
requirement of the hour is fundamental
technology. It is crucial to keep up with
the pace of technological innovation in
today's environment. As has already
been observed, the human species has
made a slow but sure step towards
development with invention and the
emergence of a new technological
pioneer.
The technological revolution has
brought the 'impossible' within our
grasp and made it 'possible' by
encompassing all of the potential
spheres of human existence.
very human being has a
Efundamental need for
education. It began to exist
along with the human species and will
continue for as long as humans exist. It
is what gives us knowledge. A vital
human virtue is education. Education
helps a man develop into a 'man.'
Without education, man is an excellent
enslaved person with savage logic, as
has been observed with some
justiﬁcation. The social side of man is
brought into sharper emphasis by
education.
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Future Wave
The Knowledge Review | 29

The only real explanation for our
comfort and luxury about which we
take such pride is technical.
Without further ado, let's dive right in
and learn more!
Creative Aspect
Since the beginning of time, engineers
have made enormous advancements
and discoveries. Engineering might be
a fantastic choice for anyone who
wants to make an impact because it
incorporates concepts and reasoning.
Engineers must develop a fundamental
understanding of their professional
responsibilities.
An engineer should be interested and
have the desire to learn new things.
You won't be very interested in the
experiments if you only study science
for grades. There are so many uses for
the formulas and concepts that it is
unlikely you would want to pursue a
career in them.
Engineers need to have a solid
awareness of their duties as
professionals. One of the rare fields
where creativity and engineering
coexist is engineering. Its appeal can
be attributed to its originality and
creativity. Between 2010 and 2020,
engineering geologists can anticipate a
21 per cent increase in employment,
according to the Bureau of Labour
Statistics.
Designer at Mind
The world's architects and constructors
are engineers. Engineering is believed
to be a style of thinking rather than just
a degree. Even if the number of
engineers in India has increased
recently, there is still a continuing need
for qualified engineers. The appeal of
engineering is that it may not only lead
to new opportunities in a variety of
fields but also to lucrative salaries. For
students, there are several employment
options available with an engineering
degree.
An engineer is a qualified professional
who develops engineered systems for
the good of humanity. They create
designs, products, and services that
support socioeconomic and human
development in various ways.
Personal Involvement
The most effective technique is each
engineer's involvement in
incorporating safety, public welfare,
professional ethics, legal concerns,
environmental obligations, quality, and
communications into the problem-
solving processes that all utilize
regularly.
Design for manufacturing, design for
reliability, design for maintainability,
design for assembly, design for
environment, plan for safety, design for
economics, etc., are all included in the
concurrent process.
Curve for Innovation
The potential for technical innovation
to support brand-new, specific
businesses are limitless. Building
construction, producing materials for
handicrafts, the horticultural sector,
and extracting pharmaceuticals and
perfumes.
Constructing educational institutions,
mini, micro, and macro hydroelectric
power plants, computer software and
hardware, production of electronic
goods and daily food products,
development of faster transportation
facilities, drainage and sewerage
facilities, solid waste disposal schemes
for towns and cities, sanitation
projects, and the protection of water
bodies are just a few of the engineering
tasks that call for expert engineering
services.
Knowledge of the Latest Trends
Engineers need more than top-notch
technical and scientific abilities to
succeed and advance prosperity. They
must assist us in making wise choices
when allocating large quantities of
time, money, and human resources to
collective goals in a world that are
becoming more competitive. Engineers
are experts at both doing things
correctly and doing the right thing.
They must possess a broad, all-
encompassing background to do this.
Engineering education must be
integrative since engineering itself is
an integrative activity.
Engineers know that proficiency in
science and mathematics is essential
for career success. However, the
'functional core of engineering' must
also be experienced by engineering
students. The thrill of taking up an
unending challenge and inventing
something new. Education requires
taking part in the creation of a new
product by fusing seemingly unrelated
talents.
To sum up,
Engineers are typically thought of as
persons who apply scientific
discoveries to real-world situations. We
must train engineers who are leaders
who comprehend the science
underlying their proposed solutions
and the people, problems, and systems
they intend to influence.
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Vellore Institute of Technology
Turning Engineers into Magicians
Innovation is a product of several
failed experiments and one
successful presentation.
Innovation takes inspiration from an
undefined idea and creates wonders for
the world. And stating the importance
of these experiments and a person's
journey with them, Albert Einstein
once said, "No amount of
experimentation can prove me right; a
single experiment can prove me
wrong."
But who are these people who
experiment a lot? Noble professions
like doctors and scientists will
definitely show up. However, there is
one name that probably does the
greatest number of failed experiments
and still has the passion for trying one
more time and giving out the final
result.
Engineers, you probably must have
guessed it right, and the due credit for
their tried and tested experiments are
often less talked about. As, if shown a
man the current cell phones the world
is using, it would be a magic trick for
him. Putting this into the right words,
Elon Musk said, "Engineering is the
closest thing to magic that exists in the
world."
This is indeed true, connecting the dots
looking backwards. And the most
prominent engineering colleges across
the world are training young minds to
become the modern-day magician of
their predecessors.
One such institute in India's lush
landscapes is the Vellore Institute of
Technology, VIT. Today, VIT is one of
the finest engineering institutes to
study engineering in the country and is
aspired by many students worldwide.
In an exchange of words with Dr. G
Viswanathan Chancellor
, the of VIT
shares some insightful intricacies of
the adopted pedagogies. Apart from
that, he also shares the journey of the
institute and maps down the track for
the future.
So, let's dive deep into the eccentric
journey of VIT!
The Inception Story
The inception story of VIT is more like
a bridge between quality higher
education and the modern world in the
west. Since its inception, VIT has
always sought to provide the highest
quality education for students across
the world. Over the years, the school
has also adopted various innovative
methods to improve the education
standard and create a cosmopolitan
atmosphere for students from all
corners of the globe.
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In Pursuit of Excellence
The Vellore Institute of Technology has
set global standards in the field of
teaching and research in its relentless
pursuit of excellence. In fact, the
institute has made this the way of life
for everyone and motivates youngsters
to pursue more. Apart from that, the
Memoranda of Understanding with
various international universities is the
strength that the university immensely
takes pride in while creating a loop of
opportunities for student exchange
programs and joint research projects
for the mutual benefit of students and
universities.
Moreover, the VIT campus is spread
across a vast area of 372 acres and has
state-of-the-art infrastructure to house
and provide sufficient for both students
and faculty. The campus further houses
many auditoriums, plush open spaces,
outdoor stages and many more.
Academically, VIT offers 40
undergraduate programs, 37 post-
graduate programs and 13 integrated
programs and also follows a 'Fully
Flexible Credit System (FFCS)' for
course registration by the students.
An Extensive Pedagogical Approach
Understanding the importance of
practice and experimentation for
grooming students to become not just
engineers but magicians, VIT has
adopted a uniquely curated learning
pedagogy for its students. Explaining
this, Dr. Viswanathan says, "VIT has
been extensively following the Project
Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy. The
implementation of PBL has facilitated
hands-on learning and resulted in
substantially enhancing the higher
order thinking skills of students."
Some of the important learnings from
this extensive PBL pedagogies are:
Ÿ Provides a strong context for
learning new ideas and concepts
Ÿ Enables accelerated learning and
facilitates higher-order thinking
Ÿ Appeals to slow learners and
motivates them to perform well
Ÿ Reduces the gap between theory
and practical applications.
A Perfect Equilibrium of Quality
Education
The curriculum curated by VIT for
students was developed to serve the
students with extensive knowledge and
upskill them properly. And even the
institute management agrees that
maintaining that equilibrium is a tough
task, but the school management has
effectively put up their dedication and
assured the maintenance of a smooth
knowledge flow for its students.
VIT Student Clubs
and Chapters to
make every student
find an environment
where they can learn
and grow together.
Transforming life through
excellence in education and
research.
Vision
Dr. G Viswanathan
Founder and Chancellor,
Vellore Institute
of Technology
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Asserting how the institute has
maintained the equilibrium, Dr.
Viswanathan says, "Our quality people
and their dedication take care of
quality in teaching, learning, research
and innovation. The process and
procedures we follow in teaching,
learning and evaluation ensure quality.
Curriculums are designed as per the
requirement of present and future
students so that they can compete with
others. Periodic review by the internal
and external audit teams and
necessary actions taken by the team
streamlines the quality process. We are
keen for experimental learning and
holistic development of students."
Dr. G Viswanathan - Merlin of VIT
Dr. G Viswanathan established Vellore
Engineering College in 1984 in the
lush vegetation of Vellore with a vision
to offer world-class education to
students to create a sustainable and
innovative future.
In the first year, the college took 180
students and over the years, the college
evolved as a mammoth university with
over 45,000 students at its campuses.
In response to the overwhelming
demand from students and parents,
VIT is establishing two new campuses,
VIT-AP at Amaravati and VIT-Bhopal
in Madhya Pradesh, from the academic
year 2017-18. Dr. G Viswanathan's
vision of making VIT a thriving,
multicultural institution has become a
reality with students from all the states
of India and from 77 countries enrolled
in the university.
Today, VIT is one of the top-ranked
institutions in India, and as per NIRF
2022 (National Institutional Ranking
th
Framework), VIT ranks 9 best
th
university, 10 best institution for
th
research and 12 best engineering
institution in India.
Talking about Dr. G Viswanathan's
exceptional vision and leadership
skills, the institution's management
says, "Dr. G Viswanathan has created
opportunities for women and
unemployed youth in the region by
providing avenues for training on
vocational aspects, which encourages
them to be self-reliant. His initiatives
have helped them augment the
standard of living. Dr. GV offers
scholarships to students from
disadvantaged sections of society to
pursue higher education. He has
adopted several villages in an effort to
improve the quality of life there. He
established the Universal Higher
Education Trust (UHET) to help the
less fortunate students access higher
education."
A Truly Global and Advanced
Institution
The curriculum curated at the Vellore
Institute of technology for engineering
is globalised and advanced to leave no
leaf unturned for the grooming of its
students. Talking about this global and
advanced curriculum, Dr. G
Viswanathan says, "We benchmark our
curriculum with top universities of the
world. Many of our professors are
trained in top institutions in India and
abroad. A good number of foreign
professors and students are there on
campus. Researchers are collaborating
with top universities. All these have
created a global ambience in the
campus."
"VIT has also established a high-end
user-friendly digital infrastructure in
the campus to meet the upcoming
challenges of governance and train the
students so that they get success
globally too," he further adds.
Clubs and Chapters to Create
Learners
Being a truly international university
housing some of the finest talents in
the country, VIT emphasises extra-
curricular activities to boost the growth
of the students and give them a home
away from home.
Explaining how the institute manages
to maintain maximum student
We benchmark
our curriculum with
top universities of
the world.
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engagement at such events, Dr. G
Viswanathan says, "VIT student Clubs
and Chapters to make every student
find an environment where they can
learn and grow together. This provides
for a very lively, fun, and resourceful
community to employ their erudite
years. Sports community achieves a
healthier lifestyle while coping with the
highly demanding study environment,
and one needs to be emotionally and
physically healthy. As a part of this
process, VIT emphasises the
importance of sports and considers
them an integral part of the
curriculum. This has made students
more enthusiastic."
Grooming Innovators and
Entrepreneurs of the Future
Since experimentation has been
instilled in the core of its curriculum,
VIT offers various courses, training
sessions, workshops, and development
programs on innovation and
entrepreneurship to students and
faculty facilitated by Institute
Innovation Council.
Highlighting the intricacies of this
special initiative, Dr. G Viswanathan
says, "The Placement Career
Development Centre help the students
to prepare for placement interviews in
technical and HR aspects by arranging
meetings with professional trainers
and VIT alumni. The placement centre
also ensures that the students are well-
prepared for group discussions. VIT
has one of the largest alumni
networks."
Further highlighting the VIT alumni
network's salient features, Dr.
Viswanathan adds, "There are about 18
Alumni chapters across the country
and 30 outside the country including
USA, Australia, UK, Muscat, Rwanda,
Canada, Germany, Singapore and
UAE. The VIT Alumni Association
(VITAA), a registered body in India
and USA, has been functioning from
the institute campus. The main aim of
the association is to maintain a link
between the institution and the alumni
and share information on mutual
growth, achievement and advancement
in various fields."
Awards and Achievements
Ÿ Ranked among the top 601-700
Universities of the world and one
of the top 3 Institutions in India
(Shanghai ARWU Ranking 2022).
th th
Ÿ The 9 best university, the 10 best
th
research institution and the 12 best
engineering institution in India
(NIRF Ranking, Govt. of India
2022).
Ÿ Engineering and Technology
th
subject areas of VIT are the 346
th
best in the world and the 9 best in
India as per QS World University
Rankings by Subject 2022.
Ÿ NAAC Accreditation with A++
th
grade in the 4 cycle (3.66 out of
4.00).
Ÿ Ranked within the top 200
Universities in Asia (QS - Asia
University Rankings 2022).
Ÿ ACBSP (USA) and ACCA (UK)
accreditations for MBA and BBA
programmes, respectively.
Roadmap for the Future
Lastly, highlighting some of the targets
for VIT going forward, Dr.
Viswanathan highlights,
Ÿ "To offer more programmes and
courses in multi- and/or trans-
disciplinary areas;
Ÿ To improve the percentage of
faculty to be trained in India and
abroad through collaborative
research;
Ÿ To increase global visibility;
Ÿ To increase the percentage of
foreign students;
Ÿ To increase the number of research
labs, including a centralised
sophisticated instruments facility to
promote cutting-edge research;
Ÿ To increase the number of
academic activities with a strong
focus on applied research with
social impacts;
Ÿ To make a true world-class
university for India."
Mission
Ÿ World-class Education: Excellence in education,
grounded in ethics and critical thinking, for the
improvement of life.
Ÿ Cutting-edge Research: An innovation ecosystem
to extend knowledge and solve critical problems.
Ÿ Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring
and effective workforce and students.
Ÿ Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration
with national and international industries and
universities for productivity and economic
development.
Ÿ Service to Society: Service to the region and
world through knowledge and compassion.
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