The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year, 2023

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4. Discovering the Future of Engineering Education ngineering is one of the most dynamic fields, E E 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 Editor’s Editor’s Note

5. engineering education keeps pace knowledge, giving students a well- with these developments and rounded education that prepares prepares students for the challenges them for real-world challenges. And of tomorrow. it is the colleges and universities that produce the engineers who will Moreover, bringing engineering shape our future. education and engineering practice closer together bids significant effort In this edition, 'The Most Dynamic and requires tremendous Engineering Colleges of the Year, determination and persistence on the 2023', The Knowledge Review has part of educators. The two worlds scoured the country to find the serve separate objectives, have colleges that are leading the way in different operating systems and engineering education. From frameworks, and are regulated by innovative teaching methods to different policies. It is the complete cutting-edge research facilities, these responsibility of higher education colleges are setting the standard for providers that the amalgamation of engineering education. The in-depth the two worlds over time is ensured. interviews of each institutions on the pages of the magazine provide a E In recent years, there has been a shift comprehensive look at what makes in the focus of engineering education them unique and why they deserve to be recognized as the most dynamic towards a more hands-on and interdisciplinary approach. This has engineering colleges of the year. led to the development of new teaching methods that integrate Have an insightful read! practical experience with theoretical ฀ Anish David Anish David Editor’s

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9. Most Dynamic Engine 2023 Web Address Name of the Institute Brief Anand Engineering College (AEC) provisions systems and processes that are being continuously Anand Engineering aecagra.edu.in tuned to accord with its mission of contributing to College (AEC) the national cause of building a pool of competent professionals for deployment. Atharva College of Engineering, established in the year Atharva College 1999, believes in producing well discipline, practical- atharvacoe.ac.in oriented, highly knowledgeable engineers to serve not of Engineering only themselves but for society and the nation. Banasthali Vidyapith is an autonomy provided under the deemed university status and has innovatively restructured the engineering courses offered, which banasthali.org Banasthali Vidyapith include subjects ranging from the traditional as well the emerging areas to the highest level of research KIET Group of Institutions is a pioneer in the technical education domain with a strength of 6800+ students. KIET Group kiet.edu KIET Group of Institutions is moving efficiently towards of Institutions its vision of shaping young minds with skill-oriented and value-based education. MITCORER aspires to train the students who will MIT College of Railway provide solutions to the greatest technological and social challenges of the 21st century. Its vision is to mitcorer.edu.in Engineering and create future leaders who would manage and lead Research (MITCORER) powerful organisations. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering provides the Pimpri Chinchwad best professional environment to engineering students in pccoepune.com College of Engineering terms of academics and non-academics to create true, aesthetically sensitive, socially committed and (PCCOE) technologically competent engineering professionals. Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, established in 1983, is a leading technological Institute in Western Rajarambapu Institute ritindia.edu Maharashtra through its dedicated and disciplined of Technology approach to providing quality technical education over a period of more than thirty-seven years. Sanjivani College of Engineering is one of the premier technical institutes in Maharashtra state in the un- Sanjivani College sanjivanicoe.org.in aided sector. Established in 1983, the institute had its of Engineering vision for social transformation and upliftment of rural masses through education, training and research. Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology strives to achieve academic excellence through a futuristic Sreenidhi Institute sreenidhi.edu.in outlook in a well-disciplined environment. With two (SNIST), Hyderabad decades of experience, its success and growth are truly exceptional. Vellore Institute of Technology was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par Vellore Institute research.vit.ac.in with international standards. It persistently seeks and of Technology adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education.

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11. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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19. Exclusive Insights The of Future Education E En ng gi in ne ee er ri in ng g ngineers have always been instrumental in advancing E E E 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 Knowledge Review | 17

20. Blockchain future direction of global engineering The internet of things (IoT), big data analytics, robotic process automation Blockchain is another technology education and identify the defining (RPA), cloud computing, 3D printing, attracting a lot of investments. Though trends to support positive educational social and mobile, virtual reality, and the technology hasn't reached a mature change and build the next-gen blockchain were among the stage, blockchain is touted as the engineering talent in the country. technologies the study highlighted as second generation of the internet and is having the potential to alter the finding applications in BFSI, Listed below are some of the trends industry in the ensuing ten years healthcare, property management, waving their way in engineering significantly. The study highlighted the agriculture, governance, etc. education: supplementary skills required for these technologies and upcoming job roles. Quantum Engineering Shift to Quality Education at Scale Discoveries of quantum impact on The next task in front of the nation is Artificial Intelligence everything from nanotechnology to to bring about a revolution in the It was propelled by machine learning, biotechnological processes are quality of engineering education at computer vision, and the internet of changing the outlook towards quantum scale under constrained budgets. There things, fast evolving as a powerful computing. We already have a few lies the challenge and our ability to general-purpose technology and is degree-granting programs with names innovate and adopt the latest trends in being pursued widely across all major like 'engineering physics,' but this is a curricula and pedagogy. sectors. It is one set of technologies reasonably broad label. Engineers in that is witnessing unprecedented levels quantum engineering could work on Shift to Student Centricity of investment across the world. chip fabrication, quantum computers, Another pertinent shift in the waiting is cryptography, nanotechnology, etc. moving towards student centricity. Our Internet of Things engineering education needs to cater to From smart homes to driverless cars to 3D Printing and Design millennials and centennials with low industrial, IoT is redefining how we 3D printing is fast becoming attention spans effectively and expect live. Like all digital technologies, the mainstream, with 3D printers being flexibility in learning. In the longer price and performance of IoT imagined for applications ranging from run, some of the leading engineering technologies is evolving at an the manufacture of airplane wings to programs are moving towards exponential rate. The result is to make delivering integrated student-centred buildings, while the cost of 3D printing 'the invisible visible at scale.' We can learning at scale through a combination is falling substantially. With the rise of track our physical context with 3D printing as a manufacturing means, of off-campus and on-campus increasing granularity at ever- the need for engineers who know how education that is personalized, expanding levels and dramatically to design for 3D printing will be high. experiential, and flexible. improve their performance. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual To sum up, Robotics Reality (VR) Engineering education in India will The demand for robots for personal These two are becoming increasingly look significantly different in the future services and in many other industries, popular trends in consumer electronics, than it did in the past. Because of this, including healthcare, safety, and gaming, retail, industrial applications, more people will be aware of the critical applications, is increasing. healthcare, social communications, etc. importance of engineers to society. Robot suppression will become a key It is predicted that augmented reality industry in the future. will have one billion users by 2020. Engineers will also have more chances to get employment and earn a Cyber Security The AR market is growing owing to its respectable livelihood. Students who Strict data protection directives and software growth, while the VR market desire to pursue jobs in this industry rising cyber terrorism drive the is witnessing high growth due to its are living in an exciting time. cybersecurity market to increase. hardware growth. Healthcare, BFSI, IT, and Telecom industry verticals are expected to Future Trends of Engineering expand the utility of cybersecurity. Education It gets essential to understand the | January 2023 18

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22. Rajarambapu Institute of Technology A Renowned Institution Dedicated to Excellence in Education, Research, and Knowledge Creation niversities cannot keep Jobs requiring a degree have decreased To learn more about the institute, dive ignoring their responsibility to by 45 per cent since the down. U help students become commencement of COVID-19, workforce-ready. Even if there is a gap demonstrating that businesses The Director's Message between what businesses desire and increasingly emphasize abilities and RIT has developed an admirable what they seek, students continue to experience more than getting a college reputation among Indian engineering study after high school to get degree. For this reason, educational institutes over the course of more than employment opportunities and earn institutions must assess how well they three decades. With the ultimate goal money. Career preparedness must be prepare students for the workplace and of student happiness, RIT emphasizes prioritized because colleges are modify their co-curricular and providing students with a high-quality entrusted to nurture of the talent of academic programs accordingly. They education by involving and future workers. Higher education is the must also constantly change their empowering its teachers. The team source of professional capabilities for specializations and programs to reflect prioritizes both research and industry executives. the abilities that employers value. knowledge generation at the same time. Currently, the institute has 46 The College of Engineering, Sakharale, patents registered and six marketable currently known as the Rajarambapu products. Institute of Technology(RIT), Rajaramnagar, was founded in 1983. The faculty is aware of its obligation to STEM The goal was to become an develop a student from the 12th grade and Engineering internationally renowned institution into a professional engineer over the course of four formative years. As a dedicated to excellence in education, are a huge part result, it ensures that students acquire research, and the creation and of solving some technical knowledge and a broad range dissemination of information to create of abilities that will prepare them for socially responsible professionals. RIT of the big “ life in the real world. It has drawn has a beautiful green campus of 17 problems we hectares and buildings covering 54,000 talented, youthful faculty who support sq. m. RIT has emerged as a leading and advise students in their academic, have today, and the answers.“ technological institute in Western research, sports, and cultural we need to work Maharashtra through its dedicated and endeavors. Its students' commitment to disciplined approach to providing their objectives, as well as their together to get quality technical education over more integrity and care for the rural society than thirty-seven years. they live in, are of the utmost importance. | January 2023 20

23. The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year, 2023 The institution successfully uses the "We insist that our faculty continuously government's Ministry of Micro, academic autonomy awarded by UGC upgrade to provide direction for future Small, and Medium Enterprises. Eight and Shivaji University Kolhapur- teaching-learning innovations. RIT has student startups and four external awarded academic autonomy. The consistently produced excellent results entrepreneurs are supported by this institute has implemented a choice- and placements, and its alumni can be RIT program. RIT has 55 registered based curriculum structure (CBCS), an found in prominent organizations in patents, 12 products are honors program, a minor program, and India and overseas," says the commercialized and received external cutting-edge teaching and learning management. funding of Rs. 2.06 crores. methods like PBL and the flipped classroom. The use of ICT tools to The Technical Education Quality RIT's core principle is to "Develop no enhance educational quality is heavily Improvement Program II (TEQIP II), a tiny plans, for they have no magic to stressed at RIT. In the eighth semester's World Bank project with funding of stir men's blood; make huge plans, aim final exam, there are four uniquely Rs. 6 crores for postgraduate programs high in hope, and work. If these are created choice-based verticals. and research that is innovation-driven values you believe in too, you will do According to their future goals, has been completed by the institute. well at RIT. If you have the drive and students can select any one of the three According to a 2016 NIRF study by determination, come to RIT, and we verticals: entrepreneurial development the MHRD and AICTE, the institution will help you realize your dreams!" research experience, industry came in at number 75 among the top internship, or capstone project. 100 technical institutes. The NBA in Kasegaon Education Society Through in-plant training, internships, New Delhi has accredited and One of the top educational institutions and actual projects based on industry, reaccredited most of its programs, and in Western Maharashtra is the its students connect with industry the institute is NAAC-accredited with Kasegaon Education Society. The late an 'A+' grade. Shri. Rajarambapu Patil, a prominent continuously. leader, founded it in 1945. Society Through NETRA, RIT has launched a concentrated on bringing education to center for innovation, incubation, and the rural masses by considering the entrepreneurial development (National requirement for time. The society ESDM Technology Research established schools in the adjacent 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 The Knowledge Review | 21

24. villages and a hostel at Kasegaon for Several renowned awards, including Framework (NIRF) Ranking– th kids from lower socioeconomic the 'Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar • 2016 - Institute is ranked 75 th classes. Dalitmitra Puraskar' and the 'State across all over India, 7 at st Prize for Educational Institutes' have State level and 1 in Shivaji Hon. Jayant Patil , who was Ex. been given to the society. The society University, Kolhapur as per Minister Water Resource Development has also received certificates of MHRD, Government of India. nd and CAD, Government of Maharashtra recognition from C-DAC and MKCL • 2017 - Ranked 172 across all th and Member BOG, RIT. His son, for its outstanding contribution to over India and 14 at State entered public life through educational computer literacy. level. endeavors, just like his father before • 2021 – Ranked in the band of his premature and tragic death in 1984. The 1983 establishment of the 201 – 250 Institutions in India. Hon. Jayant Patil transformed society Rajarambapu Institute of Technology • RIT is ranked within the first 50 over time by expanding educational has established itself as a significant Institutions across all over India in resources. Currently, the society is step forward for society and a tool for ATAL Ranking of Institutions on home to 15 higher education broadening its horizons. Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) institutions and 31 primary and in August 2021. secondary schools. This primarily Awards and Achievements at • RIT is awarded Platinum Rank in consists of two information technology Institute Level first 150 Institutes in AICTE-CII The Unique Selling Points and institutes, three arts, commerce, and Survey 2020. science colleges, an engineering Achievements of Institute level, Staff • All eligible UG and PG college, a polytechnic, two and Students are as follows: programmes are accredited / management institutes, a nursing • RIT is an Autonomous Institute reaccredited by NBA, New Delhi. institute, an agricultural polytechnic, a since 2011-2012. • Institute is TEQIP (Technical pharmacy college, and an international • Institute is accredited with 'A+' Education Quantity school. grade by NAAC. Improvement Program) Phase II • National Institutional Ranking funded with project funding of | January 2023 22

25. Rs. 6.00 crore from the World • Lawrence Technological develop. innovative and creative Bank through Ministry of Human University Southfield, USA engineers with Learning by Resource Development (MHRD). • Canadian Institute of Doing. • RIT is rated as AAA+ Institution Technology Entrepreneurship • RIT publishes Journal of in Engineering Special Rating in and Management CITEM Engineering Education West Zone of India's Best Ontario – Canada Transformations (JEET) in Engineering Colleges 2021 survey • University of Nottingham – partnership with Indo-US by Careers 360. Malaysia Collaboration forEngineering • RIT has won One District One • Asia University - Taiwan Education (IUCEE). It is a Journal Green Champion award for • BICOL University - with a focus on Engineering Swachhata Action Plan- Philippines Education Research. It is a Scopus Exemplary Performance Awards • Teesside University, Index Journal published every 2020 -2021 by Mahatma Gandhi Middlesbrough – London quarter. National Council of Rural • Infrastructure University - • Community Radio Station (CRS) Education, New Delhi Kuala Lumpur is established in 2021 with the (MGNCRE). • Universitas Pendidikan – name of Radio Sugar 90.8 to fulfill • Permission is granted by AICTE Indonesia. the social responsibility. for International admissions • RIT has a dedicated R&D cell to under Foreign National (FN) / nurture the research, innovation Aligning Innovation with Knowledge Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and entrepreneurship ideas among RIT strives to provide innovation and quota. faculty and students. RIT has excellence in academic design, • Institute is accredited by the received grants worth Rs. 1.5 delivery, and evaluation to guarantee crores in the last three years from Institution of Engineers (India), that students are comprehensively AICTE, Department of Science & developed for employability, Kolkata. • Institute has implemented Choice Technology (DST) and industries. entrepreneurship, and higher Based Credit System (CBCS) Institute has 55 patentsfiled. Its 12 education. The team produces and from first to final year students. products are commercialized. maintains the curriculum to provide Honor and Minor certification is • Funds of Rs. 5 crores are experiential learning through industry offered with additional 20 credits. sanctioned for RIT-TBI through links and adapt the curriculum to the Foreign languages like Japanese, Maharashtra State Innovation changing needs of business and society German are incorporated in the Society (MSINS). Institute has globally. curriculum. RIT is preparing established NETRARIT students for competitive Foundation, a Section 8 Company To recruit talent, the institute wants to examinations such as GATE, GRE registered to GOI, which is be at the forefront of cutting-edge through Finishing School. Technology Business Incubator technological research, innovation, and • More than 50 student clubs are with the vision 'To convert intellectual property production. established for holistic Engineering Campus into Product Additionally, it aims to keep talent by development of students. E.g., Innovation Center (PIC).' fostering connections based on Sports, Dramatics, Dance, Art, Currently 25 Startups have been accountability, engagement, mutual Music, Media Cell, incubated from the sectors like respect, professionalism, and integrity. Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), AgriTech, Healthcare, IoT, Autonomous Electric Vehicle Robotics, Manufacturing, etc. To develop students into socially (AEV), Internet of Things (IoT) • Placement – Every year more responsible global citizens, the institute etc. than 75 per cent to 80 per cent uses alums to help build leadership • RIT has signed 150+ MoUs with students are placed. skills, social awareness, and a passion Industries, Research • Institute is selected for funding for for lifelong learning. It also works to Organizations and Universities Idea Development, Evaluation and develop and maintain world-class in India and 10+ with Foreign Application (IDEA) Lab by infrastructure and adopt contemporary Universities. Some prominent AICTE with Rs. 1.05 crores. The automation technologies for among these are - objective of IDEA Lab is to organizational efficiency. The Knowledge Review | 23

26. Sreenidhi Institute (SNIST), Hyderabad The Provenance of New Age Professionals ‘ "The whole purpose of education is to Guided under the able leadership of its of-the-art labs with sophisticated turn mirrors into windows." CEO,Mr. Abhijit Rao Katikaneni, equipment, libraries, Wi-fi enabled - Sydney J. Harris Sreenidhi Institute of Science and campus, knowledge center, lavish AC Technology has achieved a new auditoriums, smart classrooms, hostels benchmark in developing smart and with premium facilities, amenities on his quote reflects a beautiful well-trained professionals who have campus including ATM, bookstores, expression of education that achieved different respected levels in dining options, cafeterias, playground T equips a student with the knowledge to look at the world from a the modern industry. and many more give the students a holistic approach the way it is, thereby truly fulfilling and enriching transforming young minds into The Humble Beginning experience. innovative and productive Sreenidhi Institute of Science and professionals. Technology (SNIST)–Hyderabad, Highly qualified faculty, flexible and sponsored by Sree Educational Group dynamic curriculum, exciting research Productive professionals are created was established in the year 1997 by projects, and global connections are the with scientific education, the right Chairman Dr. K.T. Mahhe, an features that set SNIST ahead of the mentoring, and effective grooming extraordinary educationist, a pragmatic rest. The students here are encouraged with the required subject knowledge leader, and a dynamic entrepreneur to participate in a wide range of including modern developments. With with rich experience in Academics and academic, practical, co-curricular, and professional expertise, well-equipped Industry. extra-curricular programs to gain the infrastructure, experienced faculties, required exposure to various social, and many other essential aspects, A genuine commitment to the mission cultural, and intellectual opportunities Sreenidhi Institute of Science and and dedicated leadership has made and challenges. Such interesting Technology based in Hyderabad is the SNIST one of the finest and most well- learning experiences have transformed source of modern professionals. recognized higher educational its students into multi-skilled and institutions in India. A variety of multi-tasking personalities, ensuring facilities in the campus includes state- success in their lives and careers. | January 2023 24

27. 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 Salient Features Visionary Leadership the forefront of these innovations are Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Abhijit K is a man of purpose who engineers. These transformations will Technology strives to achieve harbors the vision of using have a profound impact on the way academic excellence through a advancements in technology, to make they live, work and learn. futuristic outlook in a well-disciplined the world a better place. He imbibes Technological innovations help bridge environment by applying the following within every member the same vision gaps and create an impact. The well- principles: and the habit of life-long learning. equipped lab and teaching systems Abhijit has been active in bringing enable the students to explore new Ÿ Commitment to continuous about positive changes in the opportunities and learn the business improvement in all areas. environment that inspire the students skills essential in the modern world. Ÿ Involvement of people with about the values and guiding principles academic expertise and industrial that equip them in transforming them Rising from Challenges knowledge at all levels. into successful leaders and According to Abhijit, the technological Ÿ Up-gradation of infrastructure and entrepreneurs. transformations were not smooth and facilities from time to time. predictable. Several challenges With a confident smile, he exclaims, "I regarding acceptance, adaptability, The Value Education am proud of the institute's direction, compatibility and adjustments were The teaching methodology the faculty members uphold the highest faced. The management implemented implemented in Sreenidhi Institute is standards of academic excellence, our orientation sessions with regular based on its profound curriculum, staff is highly dedicated and communication and practice in tackling which covers the subjects properly committed, and we have enriched the issue. from various aspects of theoretical, students' experience at SNIST year on practical and research-based practices. year and will continue to do so in the Challenges are a part of our lives. It is The students get to learn from different coming years." good to see and experience the sources including modern technologies challenges in the early stages itself as that encourage insightful learning Building with Technology they provide the real market wisdom developing their inquisitive skills and He observed that technology is driving required to work efficiently and bring creative capabilities. change around at a breakneck speed. about change. The practical sessions st The 21 -century is remembered for its and case studies provided on certain advancements in technology and the real-life business scenarios provides The Knowledge Review | 25

28. them with excellent opportunities in education, automobile, telecom, SaaS, Autonomous among all applying their knowledge. In the initial e-commerce, digital media, retail, engineering colleges affiliated to stages, they came across challenges at FMCG, consumer electronics, IT & JNTU, Hyderabad. certain levels, but the leadership ITES, Product Based & Core Ÿ SNIST was accredited by NBA of focused on the central objective and companies and many more. AICTE within 5 years of its got solutions through the positive existence. approach of the team members. The Training and Placement Cell of Ÿ Top rankers (2% to 5%) of SNIST called as Career Development Engineering, Agriculture and Guiding Words Center(CDC) has emerged as one of Medical Common Entrance Test Replying as his advice to young the most happening destinations for (EAMCET) examinations join professionals entering the education many national and multinational SNIST. sector, Abhijit instructs them to organizations for recruiting fresh talent Ÿ SNIST has Student's Exchange develop a learner's approach with a nurtured on the campus. In its journey Programs with top Universities of patient and polite attitude. These young towards excellence, the management, the USA - Illinois Institute of students are very smart and intelligent faculty and placement departments Technology, University of as their questions are very unique and work in close coordination to achieve Bridgeport and University of thought-provoking. He advises to the desired targets of student Detroit Mercy. develop an attitude of helpfulness and employment. Regular mentoring and dedication. "It is during the work and one-on-one counseling sessions are Top Companies have Centre of continuous interactions that you will provided to students facing difficulties Excellence (CoE) with SNIST : realize several new aspects. This in the recruitment process. Ÿ CISCO Networking Academy practical learning will strengthen you Ÿ AWS Academy Ÿ Palo Alto Cyber Security in becoming a seasoned education Career Development Centre headed by professional," he states. Academy Director Mr. Vasudeva Rao Yellapu Ÿ Microchip Academy with experienced team placed students Embarking on a Dynamic Future with average CTC of 6.5 LPA and Ÿ Red Hat Academy At Sreenidhi Institute of Science and highest CTC of 45 LPA. More than Ÿ CoE with Virtusa Technology, the team endeavored for 30,000+ students are placed across the Ÿ CoE with Amazon on AI & ML excellence, aiming to equip the years who rose top management levels Ÿ CoE with EPAM engineers of tomorrow with the skills as CEOs, CTOs, CMOs etc. World's and exposure to be at the forefront of BIG4 companies visit SNIST under their field. The institution strives to CDC. Students trained on emerging provide a holistic quality education to technologies and coding skills to equip its students, in ensuring they are well with highest CTC offers. CDC equipped to meet all types of life conducts International University day challenges. The institute focuses on the and closely work on CICTR and other development of in-depth skill-building Corporate Trainings as well. to best equip the students for life after graduation. The vision of using Highlights : advancements in technology, to make Ÿ Sreenidhi Institute of Science and the world a better place is imbibed Technology (SNIST), Hyderabad within all the students supported with was established in the year 1997 the habit of life-long learning. (25 years old). Ÿ First Engineering College in Impressive Placement Record Telangana to be accredited by The quality of education, the NBA among 191 engineering dynamism and energy displayed by the colleges affiliated to JNTU, students has yielded steadily growing Hyderabad. campus placements across several Ÿ SNIST is also accredited with industrial sectors including banking "A+" Grade by NAAC. and finance, software development, Ÿ SNIST is the first to become | January 2023 26

29. The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year, 2023 Placement Highlights the latest in innovation and market Ÿ SNIST follows a stringent student Ÿ The placements in SNIST have disruption. Uber-India visited SNIST selection procedure on the basis of been growing consistently with an in 2017, as soon as it became popular merit. average growth rate of 42.9 per in India in 2016. Amazon visited Ÿ Its world-class curriculum is cent over the last 7 years regularly SNIST in 2014 in a similar way. This constantly updated to match the at rising direction. bears testimony to the fact that SNIST industry requirements. Ÿ SNIST maintained 90 per cent is of high preference for both well- Ÿ The highly qualified faculty Plus Placement percentage. established and upcoming MNCs. members with doctoral degrees are Ÿ Indian multinational organizations More than 300 companies visited in actively involved in research and including Wipro, Cognizant, and 2022. 216 + companies visited in 2023 journal publications. Infosys have consistently hired as on date still counting +. Ÿ SNIST's Internship Programmes employees from SNIST in the past ensure every student spends over 7 ten consecutive years. Some interesting placement statistics months working in the industry Ÿ Amazon, Adobe, CtrlS, Cisco, of SNIST from the year 2021-22 even before graduation ensuring Deloitte, Dell, Experian, HSBC, Batch: real life applications of their Hyundai, Deloitte, Intergraph, Ÿ The total offers received were course. Infotech, Juspay, L&T, Oracle, 1910. Ÿ It nurtures the students in every Salesforce, SAP, Samsung, Ÿ Highest CTC bagged was ₹38 field of their interest. Soft-skills Mahindra & Mahindra, Mu Lakhs per annum. development is an integral part of Sigma, NCR Corporation, Ÿ The average CTC recorded was classroom experience through ₹5.6 Lakhs annually. Virtusa, Codenation, Ashok presentations and open-ended Leyland, HCL Technologies, Ÿ 90 per cent of Placement Record learning techniques. Accenture, Cognizant, Synopsys, Registered. Ÿ Students are given further avenues TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cap Ÿ For the 2023 batch, average CTC is to express themselves and develop Gemini, IBM, Tech Mahindra, ₹6.5 Lakhs per annum. skills beyond academics through a etc. Ÿ Placements have already begun for variety of extracurricular activities 2023 batch. including student managed clubs Every year, new companies are visiting and events. SNIST including the ones which are Understanding the rise of SNIST as a preferred recruitment destination The consistent placement record for Indian companies: illustrates its commitment towards Corporate firms are inclined to recruit fulfilling the mission. from SNIST for the following reasons: The Knowledge Review | 27

30. The Importance of Education very human being has a The pursuit of education denotes man's fundamental need for prominent status in society. The E education. It began to exist requirement of the hour is fundamental along with the human species and will technology. It is crucial to keep up with continue for as long as humans exist. It the pace of technological innovation in is what gives us knowledge. A vital today's environment. As has already human virtue is education. Education been observed, the human species has helps a man develop into a 'man.' made a slow but sure step towards Without education, man is an excellent development with invention and the enslaved person with savage logic, as emergence of a new technological has been observed with some pioneer. justification. The social side of man is brought into sharper emphasis by The technological revolution has education. brought the 'impossible' within our grasp and made it 'possible' by encompassing all of the potential spheres of human existence. | January 2023 28

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32. The only real explanation for our engineering is that it may not only lead facilities, solid waste disposal schemes comfort and luxury about which we to new opportunities in a variety of for towns and cities, sanitation take such pride is technical. fields but also to lucrative salaries. For projects, and the protection of water students, there are several employment bodies are just a few of the engineering Without further ado, let's dive right in options available with an engineering tasks that call for expert engineering and learn more! degree. services. Creative Aspect An engineer is a qualified professional Knowledge of the Latest Trends Since the beginning of time, engineers who develops engineered systems for Engineers need more than top-notch have made enormous advancements the good of humanity. They create technical and scientific abilities to and discoveries. Engineering might be designs, products, and services that succeed and advance prosperity. They a fantastic choice for anyone who support socioeconomic and human must assist us in making wise choices wants to make an impact because it development in various ways. when allocating large quantities of incorporates concepts and reasoning. time, money, and human resources to Engineers must develop a fundamental Personal Involvement collective goals in a world that are understanding of their professional The most effective technique is each becoming more competitive. Engineers responsibilities. engineer's involvement in are experts at both doing things correctly and doing the right thing. incorporating safety, public welfare, They must possess a broad, all- An engineer should be interested and professional ethics, legal concerns, environmental obligations, quality, and encompassing background to do this. have the desire to learn new things. communications into the problem- Engineering education must be You won't be very interested in the solving processes that all utilize integrative since engineering itself is experiments if you only study science regularly. an integrative activity. for grades. There are so many uses for the formulas and concepts that it is Design for manufacturing, design for Engineers know that proficiency in unlikely you would want to pursue a reliability, design for maintainability, science and mathematics is essential career in them. design for assembly, design for for career success. However, the environment, plan for safety, design for 'functional core of engineering' must Engineers need to have a solid economics, etc., are all included in the also be experienced by engineering awareness of their duties as concurrent process. students. The thrill of taking up an professionals. One of the rare fields unending challenge and inventing where creativity and engineering Curve for Innovation something new. Education requires coexist is engineering. Its appeal can The potential for technical innovation taking part in the creation of a new be attributed to its originality and to support brand-new, specific product by fusing seemingly unrelated creativity. Between 2010 and 2020, engineering geologists can anticipate a businesses are limitless. Building talents. 21 per cent increase in employment, construction, producing materials for according to the Bureau of Labour handicrafts, the horticultural sector, To sum up, Statistics. and extracting pharmaceuticals and Engineers are typically thought of as perfumes. persons who apply scientific Designer at Mind discoveries to real-world situations. We The world's architects and constructors Constructing educational institutions, must train engineers who are leaders are engineers. Engineering is believed mini, micro, and macro hydroelectric who comprehend the science to be a style of thinking rather than just power plants, computer software and underlying their proposed solutions a degree. Even if the number of hardware, production of electronic and the people, problems, and systems engineers in India has increased goods and daily food products, they intend to influence. recently, there is still a continuing need development of faster transportation for qualified engineers. The appeal of facilities, drainage and sewerage | January 2023 30

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34. Vellore Institute of Technology Turning Engineers into Magicians nnovation is a product of several Engineers, you probably must have In an exchange of words with Dr. G failed experiments and one guessed it right, and the due credit for Viswanathan , the Chancellor of VIT I successful presentation. their tried and tested experiments are shares some insightful intricacies of Innovation takes inspiration from an often less talked about. As, if shown a the adopted pedagogies. Apart from undefined idea and creates wonders for man the current cell phones the world that, he also shares the journey of the the world. And stating the importance is using, it would be a magic trick for institute and maps down the track for of these experiments and a person's him. Putting this into the right words, the future. journey with them, Albert Einstein Elon Musk said, "Engineering is the once said, "No amount of closest thing to magic that exists in the So, let's dive deep into the eccentric experimentation can prove me right; a world." journey of VIT! single experiment can prove me wrong." This is indeed true, connecting the dots The Inception Story looking backwards. And the most The inception story of VIT is more like But who are these people who prominent engineering colleges across a bridge between quality higher experiment a lot? Noble professions the world are training young minds to education and the modern world in the like doctors and scientists will become the modern-day magician of west. Since its inception, VIT has definitely show up. However, there is their predecessors. always sought to provide the highest one name that probably does the quality education for students across greatest number of failed experiments One such institute in India's lush the world. Over the years, the school and still has the passion for trying one landscapes is the Vellore Institute of has also adopted various innovative more time and giving out the final Technology, VIT. Today, VIT is one of methods to improve the education result. the finest engineering institutes to standard and create a cosmopolitan study engineering in the country and is atmosphere for students from all aspired by many students worldwide. corners of the globe. | January 2023 32

35. Dr. G Viswanathan Founder and Chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology been extensively following the Project Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy. The implementation of PBL has facilitated hands-on learning and resulted in substantially enhancing the higher order thinking skills of students." In Pursuit of Excellence and provide sufficient for both students Some of the important learnings from The Vellore Institute of Technology has and faculty. The campus further houses this extensive PBL pedagogies are: set global standards in the field of many auditoriums, plush open spaces, Ÿ Provides a strong context for teaching and research in its relentless outdoor stages and many more. learning new ideas and concepts pursuit of excellence. In fact, the Ÿ Enables accelerated learning and institute has made this the way of life Academically, VIT offers 40 facilitates higher-order thinking for everyone and motivates youngsters undergraduate programs, 37 post- Ÿ Appeals to slow learners and to pursue more. Apart from that, the graduate programs and 13 integrated motivates them to perform well Memoranda of Understanding with programs and also follows a 'Fully Ÿ Reduces the gap between theory various international universities is the Flexible Credit System (FFCS)' for and practical applications. strength that the university immensely course registration by the students. takes pride in while creating a loop of A Perfect Equilibrium of Quality opportunities for student exchange An Extensive Pedagogical Approach Education programs and joint research projects Understanding the importance of The curriculum curated by VIT for for the mutual benefit of students and practice and experimentation for students was developed to serve the universities. grooming students to become not just students with extensive knowledge and engineers but magicians, VIT has upskill them properly. And even the Moreover, the VIT campus is spread adopted a uniquely curated learning institute management agrees that across a vast area of 372 acres and has pedagogy for its students. Explaining maintaining that equilibrium is a tough state-of-the-art infrastructure to house this, Dr. Viswanathan says, "VIT has 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 Vision and Chapters to make every student Transforming life through find an environment excellence in education and where they can learn research. and grow together. The Knowledge Review | 33

36. We benchmark our curriculum with top universities of the world. A Truly Global and Advanced Institution year 2017-18. Dr. G Viswanathan's Asserting how the institute has The curriculum curated at the Vellore maintained the equilibrium, Dr. vision of making VIT a thriving, Institute of technology for engineering Viswanathan says, "Our quality people multicultural institution has become a is globalised and advanced to leave no and their dedication take care of reality with students from all the states leaf unturned for the grooming of its quality in teaching, learning, research of India and from 77 countries enrolled students. Talking about this global and and innovation. The process and in the university. advanced curriculum, Dr. G procedures we follow in teaching, Viswanathan says, "We benchmark our learning and evaluation ensure quality. Today, VIT is one of the top-ranked curriculum with top universities of the Curriculums are designed as per the institutions in India, and as per NIRF world. Many of our professors are requirement of present and future 2022 (National Institutional Ranking trained in top institutions in India and th students so that they can compete with Framework), VIT ranks 9 best abroad. A good number of foreign th others. Periodic review by the internal university, 10 best institution for professors and students are there on th and external audit teams and research and 12 best engineering campus. Researchers are collaborating necessary actions taken by the team institution in India. with top universities. All these have streamlines the quality process. We are created a global ambience in the keen for experimental learning and Talking about Dr. G Viswanathan's campus." holistic development of students." exceptional vision and leadership skills, the institution's management "VIT has also established a high-end Dr. G Viswanathan - Merlin of VIT says, "Dr. G Viswanathan has created user-friendly digital infrastructure in Dr. G Viswanathan established Vellore opportunities for women and the campus to meet the upcoming Engineering College in 1984 in the unemployed youth in the region by challenges of governance and train the lush vegetation of Vellore with a vision providing avenues for training on students so that they get success to offer world-class education to vocational aspects, which encourages globally too," he further adds. students to create a sustainable and them to be self-reliant. His initiatives innovative future. have helped them augment the Clubs and Chapters to Create standard of living. Dr. GV offers Learners In the first year, the college took 180 scholarships to students from Being a truly international university students and over the years, the college disadvantaged sections of society to housing some of the finest talents in evolved as a mammoth university with pursue higher education. He has the country, VIT emphasises extra- over 45,000 students at its campuses. adopted several villages in an effort to curricular activities to boost the growth In response to the overwhelming improve the quality of life there. He of the students and give them a home demand from students and parents, established the Universal Higher away from home. VIT is establishing two new campuses, Education Trust (UHET) to help the VIT-AP at Amaravati and VIT-Bhopal less fortunate students access higher Explaining how the institute manages in Madhya Pradesh, from the academic education." to maintain maximum student | January 2023 34

37. The Most Dynamic Engineering Colleges of the Year, 2023 engagement at such events, Dr. G says, "The Placement Career of the top 3 Institutions in India Viswanathan says, "VIT student Clubs Development Centre help the students (Shanghai ARWU Ranking 2022). th th and Chapters to make every student to prepare for placement interviews in Ÿ The 9 best university, the 10 best th find an environment where they can technical and HR aspects by arranging research institution and the 12 best learn and grow together. This provides meetings with professional trainers engineering institution in India for a very lively, fun, and resourceful and VIT alumni. The placement centre (NIRF Ranking, Govt. of India community to employ their erudite also ensures that the students are well- 2022). years. Sports community achieves a prepared for group discussions. VIT Ÿ Engineering and Technology th healthier lifestyle while coping with the has one of the largest alumni subject areas of VIT are the 346 th highly demanding study environment, networks." best in the world and the 9 best in and one needs to be emotionally and India as per QS World University physically healthy. As a part of this Further highlighting the VIT alumni Rankings by Subject 2022. process, VIT emphasises the network's salient features, Dr. Ÿ NAAC Accreditation with A++ th importance of sports and considers Viswanathan adds, "There are about 18 grade in the 4 cycle (3.66 out of them an integral part of the Alumni chapters across the country 4.00). curriculum. This has made students and 30 outside the country including Ÿ Ranked within the top 200 more enthusiastic." USA, Australia, UK, Muscat, Rwanda, Universities in Asia (QS - Asia Canada, Germany, Singapore and University Rankings 2022). Grooming Innovators and UAE. The VIT Alumni Association Ÿ ACBSP (USA) and ACCA (UK) accreditations for MBA and BBA Entrepreneurs of the Future (VITAA), a registered body in India programmes, respectively. Since experimentation has been and USA, has been functioning from instilled in the core of its curriculum, the institute campus. The main aim of VIT offers various courses, training the association is to maintain a link Roadmap for the Future sessions, workshops, and development between the institution and the alumni Lastly, highlighting some of the targets programs on innovation and and share information on mutual for VIT going forward, Dr. entrepreneurship to students and growth, achievement and advancement Viswanathan highlights, faculty facilitated by Institute in various fields." Ÿ "To offer more programmes and Innovation Council. courses in multi- and/or trans- Awards and Achievements disciplinary areas; Highlighting the intricacies of this Ÿ Ranked among the top 601-700 Ÿ To improve the percentage of special initiative, Dr. G Viswanathan Universities of the world and one faculty to be trained in India and abroad through collaborative research; Ÿ To increase global visibility; Mission Ÿ To increase the percentage of foreign students; Ÿ World-class Education: Excellence in education, Ÿ To increase the number of research grounded in ethics and critical thinking, for the labs, including a centralised improvement of life. sophisticated instruments facility to Ÿ Cutting-edge Research: An innovation ecosystem promote cutting-edge research; to extend knowledge and solve critical problems. Ÿ To increase the number of academic activities with a strong Ÿ Impactful People: Happy, accountable, caring focus on applied research with and effective workforce and students. social impacts; Ÿ Rewarding Co-creations: Active collaboration Ÿ To make a true world-class with national and international industries and university for India." universities for productivity and economic development. Ÿ Service to Society: Service to the region and world through knowledge and compassion. The Knowledge Review | 35