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educational patterns that are aligned
accordingly.
As compared to the earlier period,
today's graduates and management
candidates have been well developed,
skilled, trained, and technically
equipped for the industry norms,
making them productive contributors
to organizational growth. Apart from
equipping the curriculum, the colleges
today have bolstered the learning
process with modern, practical, and
industry-specific dimensions that have
enabled the students to understand,
learn, and practical applications of the
same.
The introduction to modern teaching
methods of technology-led learning,
analytical skills, problem-solving,
situational decision-making, and
collaborative teamwork in a cohesive,
holistic environment has transformed
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profound and self-driven professionals.
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aspects of modern industries.
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ARMY INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA
Instilling Disciplinary Values for the Corporate World!
With pedagogic excellence
and intensive training initiatives, our
institute has made its marks among
many corporates as the institute's
students are placed among the
corporate giants of India and
abroad as well.
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Currently, the business school offers
two years full-time residential MBA
program at the Kolkata campus and
planning for indigenous Certificate
Programs in the near future. In addition
to its exceptional educational
pedagogies based on the principles of
discipline, values, and futuristic vision,
the institute prepares students for a
holistic and complete career in
management.
The institute thrives for academic
excellence and robust placements
under the supervision of the Army
Welfare Education Society—which
manages the financial and operational
processes. The institute now extends
20 per cent of the opportunities to the
general category students also.
The inception of the Army Institute of
Management is quite simple and
humble. Founded under the aegis of
the Indian Army, the institute is
primarily meant to groom the children
of Indian Army personnel as Corporate
Officers, with some students from the
civilian stream getting an opportunity
to experience the process. The Army
Institute of Management is proud to
nurture a unique method of developing
Corporate Leaders for the future - in
the Army way.
The Army Institute of
Management, Kolkata
(AIMK) is currently
spearheaded by Maj Gen V S Ranade
(Retd.) as the Director of the institute.
Under the guidance of an iconic and
trendsetter leader, who earlier served in
the Indian Army as a decorated officer
for 36 years, the institute has grown to
be a magnificent center for excellence
in management education and a
trendsetter in ethics abiding business
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institute of the 21 -century.

The Army Institute of
Management has the vision to
become a premier business school
recognized internationally for
professional excellence in
management education.
Celebrating 25 Glorious Years
The Army Institute of Management,
earlier known as the National Institute
of Management, Calcutta, was
th
established on 28 July 1997, by the
Army Welfare Education Society. Over
the course of 25 years in the field of
management education, the institute
has broadly spread its wings by
providing affordable and international
standards of teaching management
curriculum.
The institute has had a very humble
start on the principle of discipline,
ethics, value, academic excellence, and
holistic growth. With such distinct
values forming the bedrock of the
institute, Maj Gen V S Ranade is
leading the institute to glory.
To date, the Army Institute of
Management has groomed more than
1400 students and is the 'A++' category
ranked college in the country.
Chasing Excellence!
Army Institute of Management has
always thrived for excellence. While
the learned faculty members from the
most prominent institutes of the
country, like IITs and IIMs, ensure the
process of chasing academic
excellence, the institute's management
drives the momentum and instills the
values.
Stating the vision of the institute, Maj
Gen V S Ranade says, "The Army
Institute of Management has the vision
to become a premier business school
recognized internationally for
professional excellence in management
education."
With a vision of becoming a top-
ranked management institute, the
institute has a defined mission to
achieve. The mission of the Army
Institute of Management, Kolkata, is:
Ÿ To promote excellence in all
dimensions of management.
Ÿ To empower students by offering
practical, innovative, and
technology-driven management
programs.
Ÿ To prepare management
professionals with a global mindset.
Ÿ To focus on building intellectual
capital and fostering an interactive
learning environment through
faculty development, interaction
with industry, research, and
publications.
State-of-the-art Campus
Management being a well-curated
symphony of art and science, the Army
Institute of Management recognized its
need in the commercial sector.
Grooming aspiring management
professionals for a holistic career in
management, the Army Institute of
Management provides a state-of-the-art
campus with an environment that
elevates creativity, discipline, and good
leadership skills.
Here Are Some of the Highlights of
AIMK:
Library: Spread over 2000 square feet
of area, AIM's library is one of the
attractive areas’ students get to access.
The library accommodates a vast
number of rich resources that extends
up to 12,800 books with a generous
capacity of 60 students at one time.
The library encompasses resources
pertaining to the field of Marketing,
Finance, Systems, Human Resources,
Operations, Business Analytics,
Economics, Quantitative Techniques,
Social Sciences, Business Law, etc.
The library has some of the rare
national and international journals
from the domain of management
The institute is a member of the British
Council Library and has access to
some of the reputed national and
international research databases.
Topping up, the library infrastructure
has well-built technology support, air-
conditioned ambiance, and an
academic ecosystem.
Computer Lab: It is a well-facilitated,
spacious, and LAN/Wi-Fi-enabled
computer lab that holds the capacity to
accommodate 60 students. The lab is
extensively used for practical sessions
in the Business Analytics domain and
for organizing online GD and PI
sessions for graduating students.
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The campus is Wi-Fi enabled, which
helps students easily access the online
repositories in order to accomplish
their learning goals.
Lecture Hall: The lecture halls are
enabled with ultramodern technology
for conducting hybrid classes. To
mitigate the challenges posed by the
pandemic in conducting physical
classes, as a futuristic measure, AIMK
has created hybrid classrooms of
international standards that can
simultaneously manage online and
offline classes. The lecture halls
dedicated to the likes of Dr Amartya
Sen as Amartya Hall, etc., have the
latest teaching aids with LED
projectors, a revolving camera, a
modern sound system, an updated
computer system, and other various
technology aids.
Seminar Rooms/Auditorium:
Dedicated to war heroes, like Cariappa
Hall, one of its seminar rooms has a
longitudinal setting with 120
occupancies for Guest Lectures and
another one in multiple round table
settings for the Workshops and Case
Study Meetings. The auditorium
dedicated to Rabindranath Tagore as
Tagore Hall has a capacity of 350+
with Dolby acoustics to hold
Conferences and Cultural Programs.
Students Hostel: Having a holistic
vision, AIMK has always ensured to
ease the pain points of its students.
This has solved the most tedious task
students face when relocating or even
when they are located far from the
college vicinity. To solve this issue,
AIMK has developed a best-in-class
hostel facility that takes care of every
basic need, and mandatory
sophistication is given the highest
priority. The hostel facility is
augmented with a kitchen and a dining
area attuned to provide a five-star
experience.
Medical Facility: A top-notch medical
service is one of the USPs of the
institute. AIMK has collaborated with
the command hospital of Alipore,
Kolkata. This helps the institute to
ensure round-the-clock services in case
of any emergency or even regular
healthcare surveillance of its hostel
students.
Sports Ecosystem: AIMK aims to
foster a culture in which education
becomes a balance between education,
sports, and extracurricular activities.
For the needful, the institute has well-
equipped facilities such as a
gymnasium, tennis, basketball,
volleyball, badminton, and many more.
Nurturing Students with Enhanced
Teaching and Modern Pedagogy
The educational ecosystem of the
institute is made conducive to the
learning process with appropriate
infrastructural amenities. But,
understanding the key foundational
stone of education as its teacher, the
institute also ensures that students get
expert hands along with their studies.
For the same, AIMK has its core
faculties who are experts in their field.
Be it Finance, Marketing, Operations,
Business Analytics, or Human
Resources, AIMK is equipped with
excellent educators, and its core faculty
facilitates every mode of teaching aid
to bridge the academics with the
industry requirement.

Adding up, the institution also
organizes guest sessions by renowned
industry leaders who impart their
academic and industry knowledge and
bolster students by sharing their
experiences from the corporate world.
The cliquish family of alumni
members offers extensive support in
learning from their real-life
experiences and motivating students to
choose the road less traveled.
Understanding such intricacies,
modern pedagogies are being
developed by the institute and
incorporated into their MBA curricula.
This helps students to know the agile
development of the business world and
further supports the institution to be a
guiding light for those who wish to
excel in their desired field.
With such pedagogic excellence, the
institute has made its marks among
many corporates as the institute's
students are placed among the
corporate giants of India and abroad as
well.
The Exit Scenario – Placement Cell
AIMK has enviable placement records
for the past couple of years. The
department has the responsibility to
manage Corporate Relations, facilitate
Training and Skill Development,
provide Placement Assistance, and
nurture Alumni Relations. While the
focus of AIMK has been on providing
100 per cent placements in the past two
and a half decades, the current team
comprising professionals with
substantial industry and academic
experience has shifted gears to enable
students to achieve higher CTC
packages.
The placement cell adopts a two-prong
strategy:
1. The proactive placement team
engages with corporates and plans
a cogent pathway for in-house
campus placements.
2. The training team plans and
executes 100 hours of Personality
Development and Enhancement
program to ensure that graduating
students are well groomed to meet
the industry requirements.
The Placement Cell has an in-house
counselor who helps in managing the
mental wellness of students and the
work-life balance for staff and faculty
members.
Grooming Students to be the
Standout Leaders
With technological aid, modern
pedagogy, and educational leadership,
AIMK and Maj Gen V S Ranade
(Retd.) has instilled a holistic approach
in the education ecosystem. Maj Gen V
S Ranade is very particular about the
disciplinary code of conduct and
believes in inclusive development,
exemplifying the learnings gained from
his professional career—Service before
Self.
Sharing his guiding words for students,
he puts, "As a student, have a goal and
aim in life. Dedicatedly work towards
achieving it. Discipline and
commitment are two engines to ride on.
Balance your time to have space for all
activities – be they academic or non-
academic. The combination helps in
harnessing the disciplined leader
within you."
We thrive for academic
excellence and robust placements
under the supervision of the Army
Welfare Education Society, which
manages the financial and
operational processes.

Maj Gen V S Ranade (Retd.)
On a Mission to Create Disciplined Corporate Leaders
So, let's dive deep into the indulging
story of Maj Gen V S Ranade
–Instilling disciplinary values among
the corporate leaders.
The Learner's Arc
"Your daily habits have the power to
change your life."
"It is not the overnight success that
shines but the slow grind and daily
practice that addresses the history
books." And, such has been the story of
Maj Gen V S Ranade. Being a
confident student, he always had a
learner's attitude towards academics
and understood the importance of a
good education.
Being a bright academic student with a
clear vision of serving the nation, Maj
Gen V S Ranade successfully
completed his academic formal
education arc, by completing his
Bachelor of Arts from the National
Defence Academy, Khadakwasla.
He graduated from the Indian Military
Academy at Dehradun and joined the
Indian Army. He is graduate of the
Long Gunnery Staff course, Devlali
and is a qualified Instructor of
Gunnery. Despite having achieved a
prominent proficiency in the Armed
Forces, his learner's attitude took him
to attend the Defence Services Staff
College at Wellington, where he earned
a Masters Degree in Defence and
Strategic Studies.
only be understood by a disciplined
mind, which further teaches us the
value of self-control. Maj Gen V S
Ranade, the Director of the Army
Institute of Management, is one such
disciplined, strategic and composed
minds of the country, who is on a
mission to share his learning with the
next generation of Corporate Leaders
and instill value-based discipline
among them. He is on a mission to
groom Corporate Officers who can
respond to the business crises, the
same way Army Officers will do in a
strategic situation.
Maj Gen V S Ranade (Retd.) has
served the Indian Army for 36 long
years in different strategic positions
and hierarchies. With his invaluable
learning gathered while serving the
nation, he decided to dedicate his life
to the noble cause of grooming young
aspiring minds and instilling the values
of discipline among these corporate
leaders who will lead the corporate
world in the near future.
We crossed paths with Maj Gen V S
Ranade on our latest venture of finding
The Most Trusted Institutes of India
– 2023. While sharing the unique
educational intricacies and pedagogies
of the magnificent institute of
management, he also shared his life's
journey from being a soldier to one of
the most influential educators in the
country.
"My mission is to groom professionally
competent Corporate Officers, who
can respond to each and every
business crises in the Army way."
- Maj Gen V S Ranade.
In this digitally synchronized
world, information, inspiration
and even dissemination in some
way or the other is driven by the social
media. Let that be the political beliefs
of million-backed leaders or for that
the military professionals' strategic,
well-calculated, curious and
disciplined approach, digital culture
intervenes the process.
We are in the digital era, where
everything surrounding us is telling a
story in an asynchronous manner – to
be informed, be aware and get
influenced. In the midst of this
consumption of dilemmatic content,
there is a dire need to be well-
disciplined and motivated.
These two personality traits—being
disciplined and motivated—are the
founding stone for any business code
of conduct. As the late American
entrepreneur Jim Rohn proudly once
said, "Discipline is the bridge between
goals and accomplishment."
And, one of the finest people to learn
instill the qualities like discipline and
motivation are the military personnels.
Understanding the depth and
importance of order and command can

With technological
aid, modern pedagogy,
and educational
leadership, Army Institute
of Management Kolkata
has instilled a holistic
approach in the education
ecosystem.
understanding the political and policy
issues at the grass-root level to the
strategic and international levels."
Building a Dream Profile!
Building such an academically inclined
profile over the years, he was also
recognized for his dedication, passion
and contribution towards serving the
nation. He was awarded the Chief of
Army Staff's Commendation Card, in
2013. Apart from that, in 2019 and
2022, he was awarded Director
General National Security Guard
Moving ahead and adding more laurels
under his belts, he graduated in higher
Command Course, earned Master of
Philosophy in Defence Management
from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
and a Master of Philosophy in Public
Administration from the Indian
Institute of Public Administration.
In retrospective to his learning from
days of service to the country, Maj Gen
V S Ranade shares, "During my
service, I was exposed to the
International Strategic environment,
Counter-Terrorist Operations, aspects
of Security Audit, Security
Management, Managing Teams at
Senior Levels and Human Resource
Management. The critical one was
Maj Gen V S
Ranade (Retd.)
Director, Army Institute
of Management

Reintegration (DDR) process to
overlook various aspects of the DDR
process in coordination with UN
officials."
Later moving to the Administration
and HR Management for the Govt of
India, he commanded about 15000
army personnels, comprising of
battalions of varied core competencies,
which often included a pack of fighting
troops, engineers, communications unit
and logistical support units.
Highlighting some of the verticals
handled by Maj Gen V S Ranade's role
while leading troops, he shares, "We
were responsible for anticipating,
forecasting and provisioning of
logistical requirements in difficult
terrain. We planned and executed a
cogent and smooth logistical supply
chain integrating various means of
transportation. We also initiated
welfare projects for the troops and
their families improving quality of
life."
also a member of the Counter-Terrorist
Operation and Anti-Hijack
Co-ordination Committees for the
Government of India. Overviewing his
tasks with the Govt. of India, he further
adds, "I've also been a part of the
heads who executed and conducted
National level Exercise involving
multi-task forces in multiple terrorist
strike scenarios with various essential
services required to mitigate the
threat."
He was the Military Observer (MO)
at the United Nations Peace Keeping
Mission in Sierra Leone
(UNAMSIL). Describing his further
journey with the UN, Maj Gen V S
Ranade shares, "I later undertook the
Disarmament, Demobilisation and
Commendation Card and Disc,
justifying his credibility for gracefully
serving the nation.
A Journey Worthy of the Character!
Over the long career of 36 years, Maj
Gen V S Ranade served in various
positions, marking his high point in his
journey as the Inspector General
Operations for the National Security
Guards. Talking about his journey
with NSG, Maj Gen V S Ranade says,
"I had extensive interactions with
International special forces of the US,
UK, Israel, Canada and a host of other
nations on the International Security
and Threat matrix."
With the NSG, he handled the federal
contingency force operations and was

A Story of its Own Character for the
Young Generation to Tell!
In a long career which lasted more than
three and a half decades, Maj Gen V S
Ranade also was part of two counter-
insurgency forces – the Assam Rifles
and Rashtriya Rifles in India.
Foreshadowing his role with these two
insurgency forces, Maj Gen V S
Ranade says, "I have served with both
the counter insurgency forces, Assam
Rifles and Rashtriya Rifles, in India.
Handled all the operational aspects in
intense counter-insurgency areas in
Jammu & Kashmir and Manipur and
was exposed to conflict resolution and
conflict termination aspects."
"Regular interactions with police, state
government officials and intelligence
agencies in the conduct of co-ordinated
counter-terrorist operations, safe
movement of vehicle convoys and the
local population was something we
were responsible for and other than
that, I rendered military advice as
required to facilitate strategic handling
of complex politico-military issues in a
counter-terrorist environment."
"And I was a part of Operation
Meghdoot (Siachen Glacier 1987),
Operation Vijay, Operation Hifazat
and Operation Rakshak," he further
shares with a smile.
What Goes Around Comes Around –
Completing the Learner's Arc
Being an integral part of the
bureaucratic system, while serving the
nation in most gracious way, sitting
ideal was not a part of the deal for Maj
Gen V S Ranade. As a lifelong learner
and student who understood the
importance of education for a rising
and healthy society, he decided to take
up the role of Director at the Army
Institute of Management.
After leading a disciplined life for
three and a half decades in the Army
way, he believed that lessons learnt
from the self-motivated career can be
instilled among the next generation of
aspiring business leaders. He realized
his professional capabilities in
operational management, operational
logistics, HR, e-governance,
administration, training, etc., can be
effectively used and implemented for
the betterment of the young generation
and building a pool of disciplined
corporate leaders for the business
transactions.
Not only this, Maj Gen V S Ranade
decided to pen down his experiences of
his tenure in North East India. He is
the author of about eight articles on
various facets of North Eastern States
and the insurgency challenges. He is of
a strong opinion that it's about time we
integrate North East, with the
mainstream of the country. His articles
have been published in country's
leading strategic think tanks like
IDSA/ CLAWS and USI.
Talking about his role as the Director
of the institute, Maj Gen V S Ranade
says, "Imbibing discipline among
digitally driven generation is a
challenge, because the idea of
structured system and processes, itself
creates a conflict in their minds and
de-motivates them. As a Director of the
institute, I have a responsibility to
strike a balance between academic
delivery, building water-tight processes
and engaging the students to adapt to
the environment diligently. Thus,
helping them grow as a disciplined and
motivated Corporate Officers."

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earching for some of the finest
business schools in India has
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aspirants. While the saturation in the
field of business education has been
hitting it all-time highs every year,
some of the most trusted business
colleges in the country are today
somewhere lost in the long waiting list
of aspirants.
While the saturation is funnelling and
filtering the passionate aspiring leaders
in the pool of abundance, some
colleges have come forward to be the
guiding light for the leaders of
tomorrow.
Now that the world is transitioning to
set the bedrock of modern-day
business, indulging itself with
technology and innovation, many
business schools are focusing on
grooming leaders to be innovative and
influencing entrepreneurs.
And as Daymond John rightly said, "As
an entrepreneur, you never stop
learning," many students' focus has
shifted from being a leader to being an
entrepreneur. Catering to this specific
st
need of the students of the 21 century,
some of the most prominent colleges in
the country have gained a reputation as
the most trusted colleges in India.
The Knowledge Review, in its quest to
find 'The Most Trusted Institutes of
India, 2023,' came across Acharya
Bangalore B-School, which is
redefining business education in India
while catering to the modern-day need
of aspiring entrepreneurs and business
leaders.
In an exclusive conversation with
B. Poornima Reddy, the Managing
Director of this prestigious B-School,
Moreover, the strong current
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significant advancements in technology
and innovation, and it would be
completely wrong to say that India isn't
today dictating the terms of modern
leadership and innovation.
B. Poornima
Reddy
Managing
Director,
Acharya
Bangalore
B-School
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she highlighted the school's journey
from being one of its kind's first
business schools to become one of the
most trusted business schools in the
country.
A Humble yet Visionary Beginning
Economically, in the year 2007-09, the
world was passing through 'The Great
Recession'. Amid the fight and flight
response of the economic superpowers,
financial institutions, and forums
focusing on recovery, it was also the
year when many prominent
businesses—like WhatsApp, Slack,
Pinterest, Uber, etc.—laid their
foundation.
Though the businesses were booming
even during the great recession, the
focus of providing quality education to
sustain the modern-day business was
sought out by Acharya Bangalore
B-School.
While many colleges were shutting
down, Dr H R Venkatesha, the
Founding Director of Management
Studies and Dr D M Mahishi,
learning, and the natural light and
ventilation bring in a lot of calmness to
the rigorous academic schedule of
students," she further adds.
An Instrumental Leader
Having a leader who has been
throughout the journey always plays a
very instrumental role in the
organisation's development.
the Dean of the School, laid the
school's foundation, going against the
tide to make a name for itself in
Bangalore.
Emphasizing on some of the highlights
of the school's journey, B. Poornima
Reddy says, "Started from scratch, in
an empty land in Andrahalli, today
after 14 years the entire vicinity of
Andrahalli has become a well sought
after residential and commercial area.
The inception days were challenging
but worthwhile as we built our core
team during the inception itself."
"The infrastructure at ABBS is one-of-
a-kind where the architecture was
designed by Nagaraj Vastarey, who,
along with the chairman of the college,
Dr Vijaypal Reddy, visited Singapore
for inspiration and new ideas as
colleges in India have always been
built conventionally. The open space at
the campus encourages collaborative
ABBS has set
standards in its processes,
and the accredita ons
it has received over the
years is a tes mony of
the quality that the
ins tute stands for.
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And similar is the story of Acharya
Bangalore B-School's Managing
Director, B. Poornima Reddy. As one
of the institute's core members, she has
always had a nurturing approach to
students, faculty and staﬀ.
Talking about the leadership style, the
school management says, "B.
Poornima Reddy has ensured equal
opportunity across all stakeholders
and believes in putting the student at
the centre of everything. Today, ABBS
has set standards in its processes and
the accreditations it has received over
the years is a testimony of the quality
that the institute stands for."
Trendsetting Institute
Acharya Bangalore B-School has kept
alive the trend of business education
with an entrepreneurial approach.
However, as the Indian government
introduced NEP 2022, it set the
roadmap for the future of the
prestigious business school.
Emphasizing the unique educational
pedagogies that the school has
implemented, B. Poornima Reddy
says, "As we are in the midst of turning
autonomous, we will be focusing more
on multidisciplinary education and
giving options beyond certain
disciplines of study. Another step we
will take is implementing an online
delivery mode, making the programs
more ﬂexible and hybrid. Lastly,
building an institution with diversity
and focusing on quality systems at all
levels."
A Skill-based Learning Approach
After curating a holistic education
curriculum, the school recognised and
implemented the skill-centric learning
The college
always has beloved
approaching
educa on in a holis c
manner, for which we
have introduced
various skill enhancing
programs such as
Toastmasters,
Armageddon,
Entrepreneurship Club
etc.
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The approach has helped us balance
strict academics and non-academic
activities with cohesiveness. Most
events are not mandatory, but we often
see a huge turnout and participation
from the students. Co-curricular
activities often become mandatory as
they are critical for skill development."
Offering a Global Perspective
This prestigious business school is
located in the heart of Bangalore, and
offering global exposure to the students
is something that comes as
complimentary for the students.
Despite a global culture residing in the
city of Bangalore, the school
management also goes to various
lengths to provide a plethora of
opportunities to the students.
Bringing that global perspective to
light, B. Poornima Reddy highlights,
"The college has a strong placement
department, with over 150 companies
being associated at various levels of
recruitment. International placements
have also been one of the strong
points, where students get placed in
places like UAE, France, Belgium, etc.
Apart from recruitment, our Masters
programme students have a global
immersion program where students
visit industries and take part in
lectures from reputed faculty and
industry leaders."
Awards and Achievements
th
Ÿ 9 Best B-School under Top 20
business schools of south India,
Times B-School Survey 2022.
Ÿ ABBS School of Management is
ranked amongst the Top 10
promising Management colleges of
Karnataka, Higher Education
Review Magazine 2022.
th
Ÿ 6 Best B-School in Karnataka, EW
Private B-School Ranking 2021.
th
Ÿ 34 Best B-School in India, EW
Private B-School Ranking 2021.
th
Ÿ 9 Best B-School in South India,
approach for the students for holistic
development. Foreshadowing how the
college helps students to develop their
skills, B. Poornima Reddy says, "The
college has always believed in
approaching education in a holistic
manner, for which we have introduced
various skill enhancing programs such
as Toastmasters, Armageddon,
Entrepreneurship Club, etc. Students
undergo value-added certifications
which are beyond the course
curriculum, as this is mainly to ensure
that skillsets are aligned with the
industry by the time they graduate."
Completing the Learner's Arc
Acharya Bangalore B-School is one of
the go-to business schools for many
aspiring business students and leaders,
and it also specializes in offering a
personalised learning approach for the
students to complete their learning arc.
Realizing that the extra-curricular
activities also play a critical role in
their grooming, B. Poornima Reddy
says, "We provide a platform for
students to express their interests and
showcase their talents in extra-
curricular and co-curricular activities.
th
Ÿ 10 Best B-School, South Zone,
rd
Ÿ 23 Best B-School, ABBS School
of Management, IIRF 2020.
th
Ÿ 34 Best Private B-School, Times
B-School Survey 2020.
th
Ÿ 5 Top B-School of Eminence,
CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey
2019.
th
Ÿ 9 Best B-School in Karnataka,
CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey
2019.
th
Ÿ 39 Best B-School, Business India
2019.
Ÿ Top 10 Best Campuses for
Research and Innovation, CEO
Insights 2019.
nd
Ÿ 42 Best Private Institutes in India,
th
Ÿ 13 Best B-School in South Zone,
th
Ÿ 40 Best B-School in India,
Businessworld 2017.
th
Ÿ 28 Best B-School in South Zone,
The Week 2016.
th
Ÿ 10 Best B-school in India,
Business Today 2016.
Ÿ AAA Rated B-School, Career 360,
2016.
th
Ÿ 16 Best B-School, CSR GHRDC
B-School Survey 2015.
th
Ÿ 9 Best B-School in Karnataka,
CSR GHRDC B-School Survey
2015.
Paving the Way for the Future
Envisioning the future of Acharya
Bangalore B-School, B. Poornima
Reddy asserts, "Going forward, we
envision Acharya Bangalore B-School
to become a destination for quality
higher education in south India. The
focus is on building a credible and real
impact on the local community that is
measurable each year. Attracting the
best talent who understand the larger
vision and growing the college into a
sought-after destination for different
age groups offering different courses
meant for life-long learners."

Advancing Diversity
and Inclusivity
in
Higher
Education
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Higher Education is a crucial
pathway for the social
mobility of students. It is a
must-have reality for those who aspire
to reach the pinnacles of success. As
st
we live in the 21 century, competition
has increased to the world position in
every field, may it be engineering,
medicine, business, food, fashion,
media or indeed any small-scale
industry. Along with one's quality and
creative skills, abecedarian knowledge
of a particular field is veritably
important. Higher education opens
doors for aspiring scholars. It promotes
student achievement in life and social
geste and prepares them for global
competitiveness.
While the expansion of Higher
Education is primarily driven by
economic dockets, research indicates
that Higher Education institutions
across the globe need more support in
the diversity of operation of both their
students and staff. Though the
expansion of higher education in India
is phenomenal, the country inhibits
vast differences in its education
system. According to reports, there are
Educational Diversity

1000 universities and 42000+ colleges
+
in India as of 2022, with 1.5 million
teachers and more than 35 million
students. The education system of
India ranks second largest in the world.
It has increased quickly in the last two
decades. According to the Government
of India 2019 reports, the Gross
Enrollment Ratio (GER) of students in
higher education has increased from
8.9 in 2002 to 25.8 in 2018. The
reanimation and growth of higher
education in this century have
primarily relied on private colleges and
institutions, justifying the development
of privatization. India has a huge youth
population and workforce potential,
which is expected to become the
largest in the world by 2030.
Challenges in Higher Education
System
There are specific challenges that still
prevail in the higher education system.
These challenges need to be cancelled
from the root and with collaborative
measures of people and governments
of the world. A country like India has
different terrain and culture, which
paves the way for our heterogeneous
education system. Every state has a
different culture which ultimately leads
to a variety of educational values. This
brings forward various scholars from
the different corridors of the country.
They may not be the same in their
qualification and chops. But thanks to
the competitive examination system
our institutes admit well-educated and
trained staff.
While there is a clear path to
education, many students need more
funding and resources, backing and
differentiation. Institutions need to
promote healthy terrain of harmony
and unity. This will remove the walls,
and meritorious scholars will enter
advanced institutions. These students
will further ensure that their time at
university maximizes their full
potential. To find out beneficial results
to these challenges, institutions should
give significance to technology-based
learning, encourage invention and
creativity, substantiate education, train
the trainers in short intervals, change
the aptitude to educate and provide
quality education in character. For
example, the Indian education system
is built on the supposition that if one
thing is suitable for a child, it is good
for every pupil. This misconception
needs to be edited to an individualized
education system. A similar goes with
the higher education system. Not all
institutes have personalized education.
Our professors and counsellors should
encourage scholars to opt for research
and get an excellent foundational
knowledge in their subject of
specialization, their area of interest.
Diversity and Inclusivity
Inclusivity in the education system
means giving access to all individuals,
irrespective of their caste, creed, social
class, gender, and ethnicity, to
participate in higher education. This
system has two main confines for all
the sections of society and the expected
goals of education. Still, it should be
noted that diversity and inclusivity are
not just limited to caste, religion,
gender and economic status. It also
exists in languages, cultures, societies
and choices of livelihood, careers,
knowledge, values, beliefs and
practices. Higher education, by its
virtue, must reflect the richness of its
diversity by being socially inclusive.
Developed, inclusivity in higher
education is not only focused on
excluded communities but also
rejection in syllabus, context and how
these can be made widely accepted.
In recent years, there have been
significant advancements in the higher
education system based on its diversity
and inclusivity. Students from all
societal portions benefit from various
amendments to the fundamental rights
brought by the Government of India in
its education system. Women's
employment in educational institutions
is encouraged, and particular
reservation for women and their
noteworthy excellence in defense,
sports, science, and technology is
evidence that we are changing our
minds for our betterment.
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From 24 to 24/7
Dr Thomas P John started T. John
College in 1993 with few students, and
since then, there has been no looking
back as the institution crossed
milestones with each passing year. The
institute that started with 24 students
today attracts students from all over
India and the neighbouring countries.
The Marougen Education Foundation
(MEF) has established various
educational institutions under the
flagship of the T. John Group of
Institutions, with the objective of
imparting quality education with a
global perspective at an affordable
cost. Subsequently, the established
institutions were expanded to offer
Education is an essential
component for progress and
prosperity of any society. In a
fast-changing society, the concept of
education has gained momentum
focussing on training and development
of human expertise with necessary
knowledge and skill based. It guides
one through every stage of life and is
extensively involved in shaping the
personality as well as is the root of
building a strong nation. Playing a
critical role as the catalyst in
education, a proper ambience gives
students the chance to explore more
and use the learning experience to
make the world a better place.
Apart from this, faith and trust in the
institution are of great significance as
this establishes a strong relationship
between the students and teachers.
However, scouting these factors in the
same institution could prove as a
challenge. The institution needs to be
progressive, experienced and valued to
overcome this challenge.
T. John Group of Institutions (TJGI)
is one of the few institutions that has
won the trust of many in creating a
meaningful educational environment.
Developing under the leadership of Dr
Thomas P. John Founder and
, the
Chairman of the institution, it
provides an environment for growth
and development.
Let's have a look at the T. John Group
of Institutions and walk a few steps
through its journey, beliefs, and
achievements.
GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS
Nurturing
Innovative
Minds
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higher education courses with the
highest quality innovation and
continuous search of knowledge to the
students.
Currently, there are five colleges under
TJGI offering Diploma, Graduate, and
Post Graduate Courses in Social
Science, Science, Commerce &
Management, Engineering &
Technology, and Health Sciences. In
addition, PhD programs are also
offered in Engineering & Technology
and Pharmacy.
Bow of Excellence, Arrow of
Education
The institution aims to achieve
excellence in delivering quality
education of global standards, coupled
with innovative practices using
advanced technology and expertise. It
looks forward to transforming the
student community into potential
global leaders with accountability to
meet the social, national, and dynamic
global challenges.
TJGI envisions creating and nurturing
a learning and knowledge-based
The Beating Heart: Dr Thomas P.
John
Dr Thomas P. John initiated the
foundation of the institute in 1993 with
the innovative Bachelor’s and Master’s
Degree programs. Investing all his
time, energy, and other resources in
building these institutions with state-
of-the-art infrastructures on the college
campus, he helped the institute reach a
great height and stay true to its morals.
Subsequently, Dr Thomas P. John is
responsible for developing all the
academic research and other activities
in the institutions and colleges under
TJGI. He has contributed to the
development of physical and technical
infrastructure and the appointment of
qualified, competent teaching and non-
teaching staff in institutions.
environment conducive to the pursuit
of quality education. It strongly
believes that it would transform a
socially responsible generation to act
on their professional values and
beliefs. While bringing about the
overall personality development and
fostering a caring and creative
environment that emphasizes physical,
social, and intellectual development.
The institution seeks to instil a sense of
understanding, remarkable resilience,
and enduring adaption to a diverse,
competitive, and dynamic society.
TJGI continuously strives to improve
the Educational Quality Management
System to make its students qualified,
independent and responsible citizens.
Along with this, it wants to enable
them to excel in various fields,
including research and development
and industry, thereby contributing
immensely toward Nation Building.
As the institute says, "We inspire and
assist our faculty members to upgrade
their knowledge and improve the
quality of teaching through achieving
higher educational levels and learning
advanced teaching skills."
Create and
nurture a
learning and
knowledge-based
environment.

His vision and foresight have
contributed to the development of the
colleges and institutes as one of the top
institutions in the state. His personal
involvement in the planning,
development, and implementation of
academic research and other programs
are highly recognizable.
Sharpening the Arrow
TJGI shelters many colleges and
institutions including T. John Institute
of Technology, T. John College, T.
John College of Nursing, T. John
School of Nursing and T. John College
of Pharmacy.
Understanding the value of education
and staying true to its principles, TJGI
oﬀers the institutions with great
placement opportunities, value-added
courses, and hands-on workshops.
Additionally, various courses such as
Computer Hardware and Network,
Web Designing, training on the Stock
Market, Digital Marketing, Soft Skill
Training, and much more are provided
by T. John College.
T. John Institute of Technology is
having Industrial Collaboration with
Tier-1 MNCs IBM, Bosch, Intel for
conducting add-on courses and
interactions with the students, soft skill
trainings, internships etc.
T. John College of Nursing and T. John
College of Pharmacy focus majorly on
the stimulation of training and practice
with the belief of creating excellent
assets for the ﬁeld and the nation.
Hop on the Ground
T. John Group of Institutions organizes
inter-college sports competitions,
including Football, Cricket, Basketball,
Volleyball, Kabaddi, Throw ball, Table
Tennis, Chess, Carom, and many more.
Apart from these sports, cultural
programs are conducted by the
institution with the active participation
of the students.
Bring about their
overall personality
development, fostering a
caring and crea ve
environment that emphasizes
physical, social and
intellectual development.
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placement cell of the institution has an
average placement rate of 75 per cent
to 80 per cent annually.
In order to promote research and
development activities, the institution/
management has developed a policy to
encourage faculty and students to
undertake R&D initiatives through
awarding financial assistance as Seed
Money. The management also
recognize the research output of
faculty and also students in addition to
awarding financial incentives.
Training and development of the
students in the areas such as
personality development,
communication skills, and technologies
like EXCEL, Tally, and SAP are taken
care of. The institution has Active
Institution Innovation Council (IIC) to
create a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Along with this, TJGI management
offers financial, technical, and
manpower support for the
establishment of new start-ups by its
students.
Green initiatives such as solar power
panels (producing 100 KVA), LED
street lights, and rainwater harvesting
could be seen on the campus, 24 X 7
Wi-Fi enabled campus with state-of-
the-art ICT infrastructure, special merit
scholarship for rank and distinction
holders, and free ship for students of
economically weaker sections are
provided by TJGI.
Stepping into Future
The roadmap for the future for TJGI is
to achieve excellence in delivering
quality and skill-based education of
global standards, coupled with
innovative practices using advanced
technology and expertise, transforming
the student community into potential
global leaders with accountability to
meet the social, national, and dynamic
global challenges.
Accreditation Council) with an 'A'
Grade. T. John Institute of Technology
has industrial collaboration with Tier-1
MNCs IBM, Bosch, and Intel for
conducting add-on courses, soft skill
training, internships, and numerous
other provisions. All the colleges and
institutions have achieved ISO 9001:
2008 certification from American
Quality Assessor, USA. Along with
this, Outcome Based Education (OBE)
is followed by the institution.
The institution involves dedicated and
qualified resource persons from
corporate and visiting faculty from
IIM. In an attempt to give the students,
the best, the institutions provide
progressive placement and coding
training from the first semester
onwards. This efficient training and
Preparing For 'The Game'
TJGI helps students in building self-
awareness and preparing them for the
future, which is done through training
programs. This also includes providing
students with work-integrated learning
opportunities such as internship
programs.
Other areas where the institution helps
students are by fostering collaboration
with industry under industry-academia
collaborations, building student-
teacher trust through mentoring, and
encouraging students to come out from
their comfort zones and complete the
projects they have started.
Traces of Achievements
T. John College is accredited by
NAAC (National Assessment and

High
Education
in
the Aftmh
of the Pandemic
Universities and College
campuses are a buzzing hub of
colourful societies of the
world where students live and study in
close proximity. They partake in their
artistic knowledge, ideologies, beliefs,
and testaments. These institutions
provide a platform to the students that
shape their personalities in a way.
Since the fate of the COVID-19
pandemic, universities and other
educational institutions have been
severely aﬀected. Along with other
realities, the education system of the
world is facing an unusual ﬂux creating
uncertainty regarding the implications
U
Challenges in Education Space

of higher education. Over the past four
years, educational institutions have
been forced to cancel classes and
conclude online learning. The
digitalization of education has become
a necessity. According to reports, the
pandemic has affected 285 million
young leaders in India in terms of their
education and career.
However, many colleges and
universities have started to call back
students to start again anew the
in-person learning process.
Challenges and Solutions
Framework
Ÿ Cash Flow
The most immediate challenge that
higher education institutions are facing
is cash flow. They have lost parking
fees, dining and canteen sales, and
other auxiliary revenues on the one
hand and meet unexpected expenses,
including a partial refund on fees,
room and boards on the other. The
need for virtual engagement modalities
has left institutions in vain. The
compounding cash flow challenge is
due to unreliability in the number of
enrollments. Recently, due to the
immersion of the new Corona Virus
variant, XBB 1.5, quite several
educational institutions have again put
a ban on offline learning and have
opted for virtual mode. This on-and-off
process will furthermore decline
consistency and education, which
could destroy the future of students.
This will lead to unanticipated attrition
from students who are either
unsatisfied with their distance-learning
experience or whose ability to afford
coaching classes in the current
economic climate will be inhibited.
Post-pandemic, many students in India
have decided to stay close to their
homes and take further education from
their local colleges and universities.
Ÿ Debt
As institutions estimate their cash
inflow, they may also look to modify
their debt scores. Contact lender is one
of the pro tips to overcome debts, may
it be a bank, a person, a business firm,
or any other institution to whom you
owe money. They may offer some
repayment programs to universities or
colleges. When an institution seeks an
extension of credit, it should bring its
cash flow protrusions and response
plan. Following the process will state
that the institution has thought through
its fiscal situation and has a realistic
strategy for meeting its commitments.
Appreciating some colleges in the
United States used their pandemic
funds to clear outstanding student
balances. A similar enterprise should
be promoted to advance a helping hand
to meritorious scholars who cannot
afford to pay their fees in times of
agony.
Ÿ Scenario Planning
The financial extremity post-pandemic
is making students re-think their higher
education plans. Institutions will have
to prepare for these possibilities in
their financial planning. One likely
scenario is that parents are chancing it
delicate to pay for their child's higher
education. In developing countries like
India, money is formerly a significant
problem. Therefore, parents, especially
in lower-income families, struggle to
complete their child's secondary and
higher secondary education. As a
result, educational institutions will
have to reassess financial aid for
incoming and returning scholars. They
may want to offer flexible scheduling,
staggered thresholds or reduced course
load requirements to incoming
scholars. This may ease the transition
to scholars who want to earn to support
their families or pay for their higher
education.
Ÿ Basic Infrastructure and
Technology Amenities
In order to strengthen the backbone of
e-learning, policymakers should deploy
the necessary infrastructure at remote
places with the help of tech companies.
In rular areas, people do not have
access to the internet. Setting up
specialized installations at remote
locations fixes the technological gap
between rural and urban students. This
would facilitate them to learn digitally.
Methodology, instrument, and
assessment parameters have to be
modified according to the requirements
of the current situation keeping in mind
the quality benchmark. Higher
educational institutions in every state
in India must encourage their students
to concentrate on invention and
innovations and find creative solutions
to our country's technological backlog.
These students then must be hired as
paid interns or volunteers in the
industrial sector because, as they say,
"Great minds discuss ideas."
Education aims to make a personality
and rebuild oneself to better the world
in which one lives. Technology has
become the need of the hour, without
which colleges and universities come
to blows. As we live in 2023,
competition has increased, and it can
be beseemed only with higher
qualifications.
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THADOMAL SHAHANI
THADOMAL SHAHANI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Creating Game Changers
competition to quite an extent, making
it difficult to find an institution to suit
individual requirements and support
the passion of the dreaming young
child inside.
Taking care of that innovative child
and keeping the fire igniting,
Thadomal Shahani Engineering
College supports its students to reach
the heights of their careers. With the
aim to create game changers in the
field, the institution is currently making
efforts under Dr G. T. Thampi,
Principal of the college.
Let's step into the insightful institution
and learn more about Thadomal
Shahani Engineering College.
Old Brick; New Foundation
Established in 1983, Thadomal
Shahani Engineering College (TSEC)
is one of India's oldest private
engineering colleges. It was founded
by Hyderabad National Collegiate
Board and is recognized by the
Government of Maharashtra. The
college is also approved by the All-
India Council for Technical Education
and is affiliated with the University of
Mumbai.
It offers a four-year B.E. Degree
program in Artificial Intelligence and
Data Science, Computer Engineering,
Information Technology, Electronics
and Telecommunication, and Chemical
Engineering.
The college also offers the PhD
program in the subject of Information
Technology, Computer Engineering,
Electronics and Telecommunication.
Around thirty PhD scholars
successfully completed research
endeavours and were awarded a PhD
degree by the University of Mumbai.
At present, forty research scholars are
enrolled with the Institute.
Abiding by Vision, Following the
Mission
TSEC has a vision of perpetuating and
transcending the processes of
contributing to evolving supply chain
of human capital for the 'National
A
Almost everyone wants to
pursue a career they are
passionate about or which is
fascinating to them and respectable.
When asked in childhood, most of us
were very clear about our future aims
because it was simple, either a doctor
or an engineer!
These were one of the most respected
and popular professions, which stands
true even today. Moreover, the most
students go on pursuing engineering as
a choice of career for the sake of that
dream and passion. However, the
popularity of the field has increased the
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while creating value and wealth for
mankind.
TSEC focuses on product and process
innovation, leveraging human
cognitive and behavioural science for
creating instructional content. It uses
pervasive and ubiquitous Information
Communication Technologies for
customized content for learning along
with acknowledging and facilitating
various learning styles and learning
abilities.
The institution has migrated from a
teaching paradigm to a learning
paradigm. It inculcates research culture
in everyday discourse and furthers the
cause of societal advancement. This
also involves understanding various
markets and cultures and engaging in
collaborative learning and emotional
integrity.
Economy'. Along with this, at heart, it
wants to create entrepreneurs and
'game changers' to support a
heightened level of economic activities
underpinning ever-increasing human
aspiration. It wants to help the nation
evolve into a total solution provider
The institution impresses upon
theoretical rigour to develop
conceptual clarity. It promotes the
modelling and design of experiments
to inculcate a culture of investigation,
helps in footprinting on project
management and collaborative human
endeavour, and encourages
interdisciplinary studies and exposure
to functional areas.
Fuel for Engine
TSEC believes in inclusive growth,
evident from gender, caste, religion,
agnostic programs, and discourses for
all stakeholders. The presence of
equitable academic ambience, non-
exploitative administrative procedures,
and absolute alignment with the
statutory norms are the key values
deﬁning TSEC. It is committed to
nation-building, which is integral to the
professional educational process.
We want to help the
nation evolve into a
total solution
provider while
creating value and
wealth for mankind.
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““
“

Dr G. T. Thampi: Man of the
Institution
Dr G. T. Thampi, Principal of the
college, remains focused on furthering
the cause of professional education by
perpetually scanning the technology
marketplace. He is successful in
modifying the collective consciousness
of the Institute and in channelizing
juvenile impatience constructively to
develop market-driven competency
building and create the spectacular.
He is instrumental in creating the
culture of coding and successfully
integrated hackathons as the single
most important flagship co-curricular
activities in the Institute.
His everyday discourses are known to
impress the stakeholders to develop a
sense of ownership of the processes,
which subsequently catapult learners
into the orbit of excellence.
Engagement: Students Fair
Extracurricular activities
The institution encourages students'
participation in intercollegiate, intra-
college arts, and sports festivals, not
only this, but it also conducts and
participates in hackathons.
The institution also organizes social
outreach programs via student bodies
like Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan, Ek Bharat
Shrestha Bharat, and NSS. Along with
this, green movements and tree
plantations are also encouraged.
IETE, Computer Society of India, and
other similar student activities are also
conducted in the institution.
Co-curricular activities
TSEC introduces interesting
co-curricular activities along with
extracurricular activities like mobile
application development and programs
for hands-on training in nascent
technologies as a competency-building
exercise.
The institution makes sure that the
mentors of students and the student
council are instrumental in marketing
the events and resulting in maximum
participation among pupils.
Little More of Effort
The institution judiciously and
profitably uses 'Mini Projects' every
semester. These projects are part of the
curriculum to initiate learners to get
With national building
at the core of the
professional program,
we aim to transcend
to become
a research-heavy
institute to offer
'Total Solution' to
society at large.
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““
“
Dr G. T. Thampi
Principal,
Thadomal Shahani
Engineering College
38 | Jan 2023

exposed to various tools, mainly open-
source software for solving idealized
real-time problems. This results in
learning new skills and capabilities in
relation to what they study in
functional areas.
Preparing for Future Battles
TSEC has successfully created a centre
of excellence in the majority of the
departments. It has well-designed
pedagogy to help learners develop
conceptual clarity and problem-solving
strategies. The initiative to nudge the
pupil to interdisciplinary,
multidisciplinary research programs
and collaborative project work has
been an enterprising step by TSEC. It
has also successfully provided limited
international placements and internship
opportunities.
Flames of Fame
The National Board of Accreditation
has accredited the Institute for all
eligible branches of study since 2016.
Currently, it is undergoing
accreditation by NAAC.
The institution has also been able to
keep a consistent NIRF ranking and
has remained high in print media
ranking. It has received an award for
promoting internship programs
predominantly, along with-it multiple
awards won by teams of students in
National level Hackathons.
Visualizing the Future
TSEC insinuates the strong
engagement of learners with an aim to
evolve as human capital. Coding
competencies in the institution are the
least common factor and, over and
above, help them develop a template
for self-learning of nascent
technologies. Along with this
transcending the teaching-learning
paradigm is practised, promoting the
learning paradigm.
The institution impresses upon the
learners about wealth creation and
value creation for themselves and for
the society at large. TSEC wants to
ensure helping learners to develop a
high level of empathy through social
outreach programs. With national
building at the core of the professional
program, the Institute aims to
transcend to become a research-heavy
institute to oﬀer 'Total Solution' to
society at large.

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