The10 Phenomenal Engineering Institutes of India 2021

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4. EDITOR’S NOTE NURTURING THE FUTURE ENGINEERING LEADERS OF THE NATION ngineering has emerged as a major profession in the Indian business and professional E landscape. Many interested candidates want to pursue a degree in engineering. They want to learn various concepts in this field while enhancing their skills to establish themselves in the industry. These up-and-coming students wish to take the industry ahead and introduce many revolutionary innovations. In this light, they keep scouting for promising institutes, which provide exceptional academic and infrastructural facilities. Their prime goal is to get admitted into a top institute, which not just conducts regular classes but also focuses on their academic and career development.

5. This is where the most renowned engineering Accordingly, they also present the opportunities for institutes of the nation take the centre stage. These international tours and internships to the students. institutes are driven by the goal of providing quality education to the students. They support the students These institutes train the students in such a manner with excellent infrastructural facilities and an that they transform into seasoned professionals, who environment conducive to learning, cooperation, will march ahead and take the infrastructure of the teamwork, and career development. country to newer heights. They are the heralds of education, innovation, and excellence. These leading engineering institutes adopt cutting- edge technologies so that the students receive in-depth Hence, in this issue of The Knowledge Review, we practical education. They follow an industry-oriented celebrate those institutions, which are changing the approach and prepare the students for the steep definition of engineering education through their challenges of the industry. These institutes also work innovation and dedicated endeavours. towards personality development of the students and work towards transforming them into the frontrunners Join us on this quest to explore the most impressive of tomorrow. engineering institutes of the nation. Have a great read!T R Creativity, dedication, and investment towards the overall development of the students are the hallmarks of these top institutes. They also focus on providing the students with global industry exposure. Ananda Kamal Das Ananda Kamal Das ananda@insightssuccess.com

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7. 16 MIT School Of Engineering A Unique Combination of T﬙eory, Practical and Life Skills 26 New Prince Shri Bhavani College Mouldin﬎ t﬙e Leaders of Tomorrow of Engineering and Technology 32 K.E. Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar T﬙e Educational Hub t﬙at Nurtures Holistic En﬎ineers 38 Sanskar Educational Group A way towards creativity C o v e r 44 S t o r y Shoolini University Trainin﬎ Ground for Innovators and Disrupters of Tomorrow

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9. The Phenomenal I IN NS ST TI IT TU UT TE ES S of India 2021 URL Name of the Institution Brief Atharva College of Engineering offers Atharva College excellent courses accompanied by superb atharvacoe.ac.in of Engineering infrastructure at affordbale fees The university provides education that cultivates Bir Tikendrajit creative understanding and enables talented birtikendrajituniversity.ac.in University graduates to pursue disruptive thinking leading to productivity IcfaiTech is committed to helping graduating IcfaiTech, IFHE, ifheindia.org students to get the best career opportunities Hyderabad Manipal Academy of Manipal is one of India's leading academic manipal.edu Higher Education (MAHE) and research institutions MIT is focused on making concerted efforts MIT mituniversity.edu.in for taking a leap towards world class School of Engineering education NIU as an international university makes Noida niu.edu.in students from abroad feel right at home International University RIT has emerged as a leading technological Rajarambapu ritindia.edu institute in Western Maharashtra through its Institute of Technology dedicated and disciplined approach Sanskar Educational Group aims to groom Sanskar young minds, hone their technical and sanskareducationalgroup.ac.in Educational Group managerial skills, and to liberate their talent and commitment Shoolini University is a research and Shoolini University shooliniuniversity.com innovation-led campus that kindles great ideas and inspires out-of-the-box thinking SRMU seeks to achieve the highest levels of Shri Ramswaroop distinction in the innovation and transmission srmu.ac.in Memorial University of knowledge and understanding

10. C o v e r S t o r y The institute aims at continuously launching enriching, high-end, professional programs fostering a culture of innovation The Training Ground for the Makers of History

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12. CFAI was established in 1984 as a blocks, fully equipped library block, not-for-profit society with the computer centre, language lab, hostels, I broad objective of empowering canteen, and faculty accommodations. citizens through world-class quality Since its education. Further, IFHE boasts of a scenic campus with well-equipped laborato- inception, The ICFAI Foundation for Higher ries, learning resource centre, comput- Education (IFHE), Hyderabad is a ing resource centre, modern IcfaiTech has Deemed-to-be University established air-conditioned classrooms with HD in 2008 under section 3 of the UGC (high definition) projectors, health taken the onus of Act, 1956. The University is a member centres, hostels, transport, sports of the Association of Indian Universi- facilities, and recreational facilities. empowering ties (AIU) and Association of Com- monwealth Universities (ACU). The Guiding Light citizens through The campus of IFHE is a 92-acre lush IcfaiTech, Hyderabad is a constituent world-class green sylvan campus with a built-up of ICFAI Foundation for Higher area of over 16 lakh sq. ft. The campus Education. Since its inception, education. is fully Wi-Fi enabled and equipped IcfaiTech has taken the onus of with state-of-the-art facilities like empowering citizens through world- amphitheatres, auditoriums, academic class education. The institute aims at

13. The 10 Phenomenal Engineering Institutes of India, 2021 continuously launching enriching, During the first two years of the 3. Lateral Entry high-end, professional program integrated first-degree programs at IcfaiTech offers ‘Advanced Standing fostering a culture of innovation. IcfaiTech, the students are exposed to Admissions’ (lateral entry) in the the areas of basic sciences, social second year of the respective sciences, humanities, computer IcfaiTech envisions to emphasize on discipline of B. Tech Programs to the programming, engineering sciences adhering to academic rigor and aspirants who have cleared a and proficiency in the English differentiated curriculum that bridges Diploma/Polytechnic with 60% language along with a strong the industry-academia gap. aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA foundation in mathematics. and are aiming to opt for higher education. Training Grounds for Innovators In the final semester of the program, the students can opt for a variety of IcfaiTech has a project-based pedagogy 4. Academic Flexibility elective courses not only from their that involves a dynamic classroom Program transfer (within the same stream, but also from the other approach where students actively tier), academic freedom to the engineering branches. explore a spectrum of real-world students, audit courses, optional problems and challenges for a deeper electives, departure from normal A League Apart understanding of concepts and pace and, other flexibilities are expansion of knowledge. This course is bestowed upon the students for an intended to impart practical training to There are a number of qualities that set enriching and gratifying erudite the students in third or higher levels IcfaiTech apart from the herd of experience at IcfaiTech. through one specific semester assigned mundane, abundantly present engineering colleges. Some of these to real-time projects. 5. Broad-based and Interdisciplinary features are: Education Also, the institute has a Technology The courses are broadly grouped into 1. Dual Degree Program Innovation Centre (TIC) that offers a various categories as analysis- parking space for start-ups and micro, The dual degree program empowers oriented courses, discipline courses, small, and medium enterprises the students to attain engineering humanities, and social sciences. This (MSMEs). Budding entrepreneurs degree by spending two extra years broad spectrum of courses enables having innovative ideas and seeking after the regular B.Sc. term of three the students to have a strong resources is mentored and assisted by years. The next dual degree foundation and training in inter- the faculty members for the mutual possibility entitles the student to earn disciplinary areas, enhancing benefit of the institute and the start- two B. Tech degrees in 5 years. professional linkage, ups. This platform enables the students communication, and group activity, to acquire knowledge on recent 2. Interdisciplinary and Futuristic thereby ensuring the best possible technologies, industry requirements, Curriculum peer group learning. and inculcates the entrepreneurship The institute’s innovative and skills to establish their own start-ups. interdisciplinary educational 6. Internship Opportunities approach is bolstered by an The Academic Rollout At IcfaiTech, the internship program integrated and broad-based is incorporated within the curriculum curriculum. At IcfaiTech, a choice- to bring the authenticities of the The institute’s innovative and based credit system is prevalent to professional world into the interdisciplinary educational approach enrich the curriculum that is educational process. Furthermore, is bolstered by an integrated and broad- restructured frequently to meet the the revered faculty members of based curriculum. Its pedagogy requirements of the industry and the IcfaiTech supervise, evaluate, and includes a gamut of tools, equipment, academia. This empowers students grade the students in consultation and instruction, creating proficient to choose inter-disciplinary courses, with the industry mentors. global leaders for the new age. intra-disciplinary courses, and/or skill-oriented papers.

14. The Charismatic Founder Mr. N. J. Yasaswy, Founder of the ICFAI Group of Educational Institutions had a brilliant academic career: B. Com (Andhra University 1969 – First Rank), CA Final (May 1973 – First Rank), and ICWA Final (July 1972 – First Rank). He is the recipient of the Basu Foundation Award for the ‘Best Student of the Year’ from The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (in 1972), and The Institute of Dr. M Srinivasa Reddy Chartered Accountants of India Director (in 1973). IcfaiTech, Hyderabad Mr. Yasaswy was appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as Chairman, Andhra Rankings Pradesh State Trading Corporation (1985–88), and Ÿ IcfaiTech, Hyderabad has been Vice-Chairman, Public ranked 1st among the Top 25 Enterprises Management Board Private Engineering Colleges of (1986–88). He was a visiting Telangana. faculty member at the Indian Ÿ IcfaiTech has been rated ‘AAAAA’ Institute of Management- among Top Private Engineering Ahmedabad (1986-88) and was Institutes of Telangana Digital At IcfaiTech, the nominated as a member on the Learning. Also, ranked 13th among SEBI Committee on accounting Top Private Engineering Institutes internship program standards. He was a member of in India by “Digital Learning – Top the Board of Directors of the Engineering Institutes of India – is incorporated Association of Certified Rankings & Ratings 2020”. International Investment Ÿ IcfaiTech ranked 1st among within the Analysts (ACIIA), Switzerland. He Outstanding Engineering Colleges authored several books on of Excellence overall rank in India finance and investments. curriculum to bring (Govt. & Pvt.) and ranked 6th among Top Engineering Colleges Mr. Yasaswy was a charismatic the authenticities of of Telangana 2021 (Govt. & Pvt.) leader and visionary who set up by “CSR GHRDC – Engineering ICFAI as a single institute in the professional Ranking 2021”. 1985. He was instrumental in Ÿ IcfaiTech ranked 11th out of 25 building several business world into the Emerging Engineering Colleges in schools and universities in the India (B. Tech program), and 34th developing states of India, educational particularly in the north-east out of 200 Colleges in India (B. region. He stood for professional Tech program) by “India Today process management, excellence in the MDRA Best Colleges Survey quality of education, and 2020” absolute discipline.

15. Lockdowns and the EdTech push with students and solutions for all extracurricular activities were activities during Covid. conducted by online mode only. Ÿ Special projects and Technology Ÿ Social service activities were done Pandemic has opened the door for Innovation Centre (TIC) projects in the respective places of the innovation and a forward-looking are evaluated using the ‘team student’s residence area by helping perspective on where education is viewer’ for the poor and visiting orphanages going from here. IcfaiTech continues to demonstration/execution of projects and old age homes. explore the future of education in a and Google Meet for the pandemic and post-pandemic world presentations. with the addition of online capacity- Scaling the Future building workshops, character & Ÿ Use of virtual software for creativity, youth resiliency and teacher conducting labs and demonstration At IcfaiTech, they begin every competencies. of the existing equipment through foresight exercise with thinking about online for conducting labs. drivers—big disruptive shifts that are Ÿ Regular webinars are organised on IcfaiTech has developed a platform for likely to reshape the future landscape. varied topics by bringing together discovery and real-time problem- Although each driver in itself is the alumni and industry experts. solving of hard problems. The process important when thinking about the of moving away from traditional brick- Ÿ All co-curricular and future, it is a confluence of several and-mortar learning has required intense collaboration from all stakeholders: parents, students, teachers, and management of organizations. At IcfaiTech – Ÿ Classes were conducted using video conferencing platforms - Google meet, Zoom and WebEx. All classrooms are equipped with digital boards and cameras for the faculty to take live classes from the classroom which is leaving the option for students to attend online or offline classes. Ÿ Learning Management System (LMS) is used for all activities from registration, assignments, correction, and conducting of all exams and grading. LMS has helped us in end-to-end contact

16. Alumni Testimonials drivers working together that produces true disruptions. The institute chose five drivers as the most important and The time at IcfaiTech was one of the most useful times of my relevant to future work skills. Ÿ Rise of smart machines and career to date. The diversified environment nurtured me and systems – workplace robotics catalysed all-round development as an individual. Besides nudge human workers out of rote, repetitive tasks. the academics being like a wave with crests and troughs, the Ÿ Computational world – massive motivation, dedication and learning spirit of few professors increase in sensors and processing power make the world a fostered my self-learning capabilities. The exposure gained programmable system from short-term Internships, projects and long-term Ÿ New media ecology – new communication tools require new internships which are a part of the curriculum helped a lot to media literacies beyond text enhance the skill set apart from theoretical concepts and be Ÿ Superstructed organisations – social industry-ready. I am thankful to my peers, professors and technologies drive new forms of production and value-creation management at IcfaiTech for being a part of my B. Tech Ÿ Globally connected world – (CSE) journey increased global interconnectivity puts diversity and adaptability at the centre of organisational -Mr. Puranam Karthik Sai Radhakrishna operations. (working at Nvest, Bangalore), Batch: 2015-2019 At IcfaiTech, some directions of change might include: Ÿ Placing additional emphasis on developing skills such as critical thinking, insight, and analysis capabilities Ÿ Integrating new-media literacy into education programs Ÿ Including experiential learning that IcfaiTech has given a great opportunity not just in studies but gives prominence to soft overall self-development in a friendly and amazing skills—such as the ability to multicultural environment. The four years spent here were collaborate, work in groups, read social cues, and respond adaptively splendid and has helped me to grow better professionally and Ÿ Integrating interdisciplinary personally. I could get opportunities to work with multinationals training that allows students to develop skills and knowledge in a in IT like Tech Mahindra, CSC, and Yash Technologies. Now I am range of subjects able to carry on my entrepreneurial journey ahead in my travel This is how the future path of IcfaiTech business and helping a start-up – N Cold Pressed in their has been put on to the roadmap to business development sustain in the competitive market. -Mr. Dharmesh Singh (Entrepreneur, Ahex Technologies, Hyderabad), Batch: 2004-2008

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18. MIT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING A Unique Combination of Theory, Practical and Life Skills 1 16 6 | August 2021

19. The 10 Phenomenal Engineering Institutes of India 2021 ngineering is not just about under the umbrella of MAEERS'MIT applied science, but it is about Group of Institutions in the year E solving real-world problems 2017. MAEER's MIT Group of and by doing so engineers create a Institutions is pioneer in privatisation better future for all of us. They apply of engineering and various other the skills in day-to-day life besides streams of education in Maharashtra, their challenging professional careers. under the leadership of Father- Hence, grooming future engineers to FounderDr. Vishwanath Karad. face the challenges of complex natures Under this banner more than 32,000 while applying practical knowledge, is plus students are pursuing engineering the most responsible task. education in all over India. School of Engineering was established by One of the top engineering institutes President, MIT ADT UniversityDr. that is shouldering this responsibility Mangesh T. Karad under the able efficiently and producing world-class leadership of Dr. Sunita M. Karad. engineers in MIT School of She is from the core engineering Engineering. The curriculum includes background with more than 20 to 25 not just Industry 4.0 (engineering with years of experience. emphasis on innovation, problem Understanding the need of core solving and project-based learning) but specialized area, this institution has also Education 4.0 (creativity, been established in the conventional communication, collaboration and life skills). Excellent placement facilities, engineering areas as well as highly in sports facility and clubs for personality super-specialized cutting-edge development are among many of the technology areas like cloud computing, facilities that set the institute apart and Devops architecture, cyber security, makes it the choicest destination for blockchain technology, data science engineering aspirants. and the analytics, Mechatronics, hybrid vehicles, aerospace and aeronautical About the Reputed Institute engineering, embedded systems and School of Engineering is the eighth VLSI design, communication engineering institution established engineering and many more specializations at UG /PG/ PhD level. Mission and Vision Vision To Establish Center of Excellence in the Micro- specialized areas, in cutting-edge technology trends. Future leaders of India will be skilled in the domain knowledge with highly proficient skills, st which will serve 21 century industry needs. More and more academicians, educators and researchers will be www.theknowledgereview.com |1 17 7

20. groomed to fulfill the socio-economic Cloud Computing, Big data and Data needs of the nation. Analytics, Communication Engineering, Embedded System and Mission VLSI design, Mobile Computing, Organizing this delivery in the Vision Aerospace Engineering, Design and commitment to the fullest level of Engineering, CAD-CAM Engineering, satisfaction is the mission imbibed Block Chain technology, among every stakeholder. Considering Environmental Engineering, Structural that innovation is the key to the Engineering, Intelligent systems, success, talent is nurtured to fullest Communication and Signal processing, level of satisfaction by organizing Network and Cyber security, High special boot camps, training on Idea Performance computing, Image Formulation, Rapid Prototyping processing, Solar Energy, Concrete Workshop, Business Plan Technology, Bio Science Engineering, implementation, Financial aid and the Bio-Environmental Engineering, Food necessary Support and Establishment Processing Technology, Construction of Start-up, Networking through the Management, Transportation AIC center. Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc. Latest cutting-edge technology This holistic approach towards trends are taught and faculties from education, imbibe value-based super-specialised areas offer them the education, for the wellbeing of the domain knowledge with expertise. society and talent is nurtured for the socio-economic needs of the society. The USP Various CSR activities are organized to The institute boasts of modern programs, like communication bring the necessary social skill infrastructure that is separate for enhancement lessons are based on the transformation among the students. engineering and management faculty, creative writing, content development, spread over 3.5 lakh square feet area blog writing lessons along with the Academic Programs with the full amenities spread on 40 ADT Talk which brings social The institute offers various programs acres of land. This wing of engineering platforms to the students to express that include both traditional and includes more than 70 laboratories.In their views. Mandatory training for one modern engineering programs. These association with IEEE Agri foreign language as well as more than Engineering laboratory, AIC centre is include super specialization in 30 hours corporate grooming sessions established on 20,000 sq. ft. Robotics and Automation Engineering, mould the student's personality. Electric vehicles, Transportation Special departments like Centre for Combination of vigorous academic engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Research and Innovation for Young Machine Learning, Cyber Security, activities including the value-added Aspirant, School of Holistic Education 1 18 8 | August 2021

21. Achievements, Accreditations, Awards Since the establishment of the institution in the year 2017, the institute is prepared for the UGC, NBA and NACC Accreditations ranking. It has installed more than 3.25 lakh sq. feet infrastructure as per the norms. Ÿ It received various awards like - University has received the Best Campus Award in the year 2017 by ASSOCHAM. Ÿ Ranked Top Private State University in Engineering Category. th Ÿ Ranked 26 by ARIIA ranking by and the Atal innovation Centre grooms availability of good transportation Institutions Innovation students for more than 20 credits facility, developing infrastructure to the Achievement 2020. during the entire journey of the fullest level to absorb more than 3500 Ÿ Received 5 Star Rating by the program to which he/she is admitted. + students in one-and-half years' time Institutions Innovation Council. This holistic approach of education were the other major challenges. brings necessary change in them for Adapting to Trends the campus to corporate The challenges also included With the pandemic and the constant transformation. establishment of all the laboratories, evolution of the Ed-Tech sector, the procurement of equipment, institute has adapted to the latest trends Visionary Leader entrepreneur's resource planning for to cater to the academic needs of the Dr. Sunita Karad has nurtured the the administrative procedure, exam students. Training on the LMS, vision of the School of Engineering. management, availability of virtual lab continuous delivery of lectures though She brought in curriculum designing as sessions to all during the pandemic the link and uploading them on the per the industry requirement, is situation. Digital library facility, platform, sharing resources like notes, responsible for organizing training community development, availability presentations, uploading the e-books, sessions in the domain of excellence, of strong LMS and video proctored conducting quizzes, case study mandatory internships, development of examination, onscreen evaluation, discussion, assignments, multiple domain expertise, industry streamlining the admission process choice questionary for every session, collaboration and appointing the were big challenges. But since the submission of lesson plan, session various expertise from the industry on School of Engineering had all these plan, video-virtual labs, sharing the the Advisory Board. She has things in place before the pandemic, software on the cloud, conducting encouraged participation in various there were no critical issues. However, online software training, has become hackathons, seminars, workshops, the students at remote places are the part of day-to-day life for the value-added programs, techno cultural having the connectivity issue and institute. fest, research conclave, industry visits, hence related issues for conducting establishment of laboratories in examination is a challenge. Lot of Looking Ahead association with the industry, Atal students are not having laptops, so they The objective of the institute is to Incubation Centre etc. are attending the classes on their establish itself as a world-renowned mobile phones. technology hub, attract the right talent Braving Challenges Then and Now and groom them to the fullest level of Availability of meagre resources, less Today the main challenges the institute satisfaction; development of research infrastructure, faculty absorption, time is facing are - to train the manpower in culture, industry project on the board limit and making resources available in skill domain, value-added certification, and real time work experience through time were the challenges that the corporate grooming sessions and the mandatory internship, Startup and institution faced during its inception. providing the right talent to the fullest Innovation Culture with the innovative level of satisfaction as per the demands The campus was 25 Km away from the projects in future is the journey the of the industry. city and that was the real challenge to institute is looking forward to. absorb right talent for faculty. Non- www. theknowledgereview.com | 1 19 9

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24. n every educational institution, there is an imbalance action, students and teachers do not have to waste too much in the student-teacher ratio. The number of students is time and energy in order to create different content. I far more exceeding than the number of teachers. This Teachers can also add and edit various archives as per their imbalance causes many hindrances for teachers to reach out requirements. to each student. This may eventually hamper the students' learning experiences. Tracking and Overseeing Purposes Based on the application of the course material, an LMS Here is where a learning management system (LMS) steps presents actionable and relevant reports on the performance in. It evaluates a student's performance, adapts to their of both students and teachers. Along with its bag of learning needs, and provides personalized solutions to their advantages, an LMS also introduces certain disadvantages problems and queries. Moreover, in today's technology- in terms of management and delivery of content. For driven age, teaching methods also have to embrace digital example, LMS only responds to users' petition without means of instruction. paying attention to the requirements to take the learning process to the next level. This continuous development in An LMS helps teachers to keep proper track of the quality technology has led to the creation of Proactive Learning of online educational content provided. It also provides the Management System (PLMS). This is a smarter LMS, option of review sharing. This way, if any user is not which not only helps in overseeing and tracking, but also satisfied with the quality of the content, they can write a helps students in understanding how they have performed. review stating the same. PLMS vs. LMS How can an LMS be Useful for Young Students? PLMS is far more advanced than an LMS in terms of An LMS provides its fair share of benefits to the students. It delivering excellent learning outcomes. An LMS only assists the students in taking their learning to the next level. answers a user's request or command; however, a PLMS is The following reasons explain why an LMS is useful for designed to deliver a productive outcome rather than simply young students: replying to directions. Scholarly Planning Experts believe that PLMSs work on the behalf of the user An LMS provides the scope of both session and resource and their own initiative, without any instruction from the management. It offers tremendous flexibility to the users user. With a PLMS, the users can get a constant evaluative (professors/teachers) who can share the course overview report of the user's online interactions. This makes learning and lesson plans to the students at any time and at any a continuous process, and critical effort is put to fulfill the place. With its successful implementation, students can predetermined learning objectives of pedagogical theories, engage in active learning. Hence, students not only absorb including situated learning, problem-based learning, and so knowledge passively but can also suggest preferred on. modules that can be included in their course. This makes classroom communication an interactive two-way For better outcomes, any educational institution or ed-tech procedure. company should have the proper infrastructure to create PLMS. They should also emphasize providing the required Building and Regulating Asset support to run it efficiently. Game-changing results can be With built-in applications such as word processor, obtained if augmented reality and virtual reality digital spreadsheet, and slideshow presentations, an LMS gives the content are included to make the most of the digital opportunity to create different course materials such as test medium. papers, questionnaires, and a lot more. With an LMS in - 2 22 2 | August 2021

28. New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering and Technology Mzuldiog the Leaders zf Tzmzrrzw to the students, making them all set to he world is all about the three change the dynamics of the traditional ‘E’ of the word T thinking. One such institute is New ENGINEERING – Evolution, Prince Shri Bhavani College of Enthusiasm and Efficacy. The Engineering and Technology, which enthralling journey of mankind from aims to achieve academic excellence wooden wheels to aeroplanes is not The studeots by delivering quality education. The designed by science only, but by the institution owes its foundation to the are traioed zo artistry of human brain also. How did bold and inspired vision of its Founder these brains think about creating all emergiog and Chairman Thiru. K. something extraordinary? They just techozlzgies Loganathan. The college is affiliated visualized the world from out-of-the- thereby makiog to Anna University, Chennai. Since box vision. Over the course of time, then, it has come a long way. Today it many scientists emerged with their them iodustry has six undergraduate courses and two innovations, which transformed the ready post graduate courses. human life. Brief About the Institute Simultaneously, the revolutionary changes resulted into the advancement The institute is focused to strive for in education and many institutes excellence in imparting technical established to deliver quality education 2 26 6 | August 2021

29. The 10 Pheozmeoal Eogioeeriog Iostitutes zf Iodia, 2021 B.E. – Civil Engineering education by promoting innovation, B.E. – Computer Science and creativity, and entrepreneurial abilities Engineering of the students. The college is situated B.E. – Electrical and Electronics in the heart of the city amidst Engineering residential complexes. It has well- B.E. – Electronics and Communication equipped and furnished labs for all Engineering departments. There is a well-designed The iostitute B.Tech. – Information Technology main block, housing the administrative is lzzkiog tz B.E. – Mechanical Engineering offices, departments of computer ioculcate M.E. – Applied Electronics science and engineering, and M.C.A. – Master of Computer information technology. discilioe io Applications studeots aod There are separate blocks for other makiog them Eight Centres of Excellence departments. Classrooms are well techozlzgically furnished, ventilated, and provided The changing aspects of engineering with all teaching aids. The institute is aod ethically and technology in India, needs more well-equipped with auditoriums, strzog innovation and innovation starts with drawing halls, seminar halls, etc. There design. To facilitate this design are separate boarding and dining thinking and entrepreneurship among facilities for boys and girls. The the students, the institute has total of institute is focused on enhancing the ‘Eight Centres of Excellence’ namely effectiveness of teaching and learning process by providing a stimulating Oracle Workforce Development learning environment to the students. It Centre, IBM Red Hat Linux Centre, is also looking to establish R&D PMKVY Skill Development Centre, centres, incubation centres and centres of excellences in latest technologies Mr. L. Naveen Prasad and provide a platform for students to Vice Chairmao interact with the industry. Achieving academic excellence by imparting knowledge and skills through problem solving, practical training, design, and development of innovative projects is the priority of the institute. It is crucial to sensitize students about the social and environmental issues. Hence the institute is looking to inculcate discipline in students and making them technologically and ethically strong. Variety of Courses The Institute offers following undergraduate and post graduate courses: www. theknowledgereview.com | 2 27 7

30. Tech Super Hub – (AI, Data Science, The current challenge obviously is the research articles in international IOT & Machine Learning), Intel pandemic situation the world is facing journals and backed up by patents with Intelligent Systems Lab, Block Chain right now. But, under the able guidance their names. Technology and Cyber Securities, Ed and innovative techniques of Vice Joy Robotics and Automation. Apart Chairman Mr. L. Naveen Prasad, the The institution undertakes uplifting the from the regular curriculum, the institute managed to tackle all surrounding villages in association students are trained on all emerging challenges of online education by with MHRD, Government of India technologies thereby making them establishing most of its labs and under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan industry-ready. courses online. scheme, and various other schemes of the central government are actively Eminent Leadership Highlighting the Excellence implemented. Mr. L. Naveen Prasad, Vice The institute is accredited by the Working Under the Shadow of Chairman of New Prince Shri National Assessment and Accreditation Pandemic Bhavani College of Engineering and Council and is ISO 9001-2015 certified Technology, completed his education with active participation in NIRF, The COVID-19 pandemic compelled in business administration and his M.S. ARIIA, CII rankings, and awards. All the global and abrupt conversion of in Loughborough University, faculties of the institute have published conventional face-to-face instruction to Leicestershire, UK. He has emerged as the online format in all educational an accomplished educationist with his institutes. The five pillars of high- astounding contribution to the quality online education are learning expansion of the college by pioneering effectiveness, student satisfaction, in the establishment of various centres faculty satisfaction, access, scale, and of excellence. cost. Under his active guidance, the The institute is effectively working The iostitute is institution has signed MoUs with towards achieving optimum fzcused tz strive various industries, thereby establishing implementation of these pillars. The centres that enable students to learn fzr excelleoce io conventional pen and paper exams industry-ready curriculum and have given way to MCQs, group imartiog advanced courses. This helps every discussions, online assignments, one to techoical student to become employable right one oral exams, etc. educatizo by after their graduation. He has travelled widely to familiarize himself with the Turning the Page rzmztiog educational systems and pedagogy as ioozvatizo, practiced world over besides having Going forward, the institute intends to creativity, aod marked his presence at various focus on work-based learning, eotrereoeurial international meets, forums, and multidisciplinary programs and a dual delegations. emphasis on engineering design and abilities zf the self-reflection, to the extent permitted studeots Walking on the Path by the affiliating university. It is also focused on achieving autonomous As a new institute, there were many status, which would help to design obstacles in attracting core and socially relevant and outward facing mainstream companies for in-campus engineering curriculum. placement. But currently, the institute has overcome those hurdles and its students are regularly placed in mainstream IT and core companies. 2 28 8 | August 2021

32. Advancing the Mentor's Development ithin the youth football Weekly meetings that are football- relatively hierarchical in structure. sector of the sports specific and highly technical enable a However, by breaking up the overall W industry, holistic learning platform for sharing responsibilities of running a football development is at the forefront of experience across coaches – a valuable development program, and assigning planning, training, and growing tool for professionals whose success is additional charges to each coach, some players. Coaches and technical staff are often determined by their level of football academies have drastically constantly looking to push players 'experience'. A weekly presentation or increased their coaching output. These beyond their limits in helping them discussion creates an environment that academies enable an out-and-out perfect their abilities. The process of breeds frequent collective ideation decision-maker for each team (usually coaching is in fact so immersive, both amongst coaches. Topics can include a Head Coach for an age group), in physically and emotionally, that the modern trends in the game, a coach's turn, supported by Head Coaches from own methodology, player assessment other age groups who take over data- significance of coach development is strategies or even exciting patterns of heavy processes like opposition often overlooked as a tool for player play. Clashes of ideas and scouting, individual player assessment, development. But better coaches make better players - it's that simple. disagreements in such meetings give injury risk assessment. This leaves coaches the chance to solidify their each Head Coach's efforts for their While India's international football coaching voice and ideas while teams streamlined and backed by a ranking rises and falls typically within challenging their knowledge of a crucial second pair of eyes. More a genuinely lowly range, there do exist particular subject. It's a simple tool impressively, this further allows a number of youth football institutions with impressive long-term results. coaches to share experiences – it that are showing great success. They creates a dynamic leadership structure do so by influencing the quality of their The recent emergence of digitized that is complex, modern, and breeds football performances via guided coach assessment tools within the team spirit. What is truly beautiful, is coach development - an extension of youth football landscape has taken that the players experience this as a the famous guided discovery concept, guided coach development into new smooth pathway to a real future in simply extended to coaches and territory. Up and coming Indian football, with comprehensive support mentors. However, it is in the coaches now have the chance to across all his / her footballing needs. manifestation of this guided coach develop their coaching styles in an development where organisations have entirely empirical manner, by Experimental management structures displayed creativity, efficiency, and a recording and analysing their coaching have often cropped up on the productive rebellion against how things language, their body language, even international stage, and with Indian used to be done, in order to achieve the quality of 'coaching moments' they coaches learning to be football savvy, it surprising results. provide. A number of Bangalore-based is only a matter of time before we see football academies have acted as the such new age approaches to coaching So, what are some of these guided testing grounds for the development of and player interaction. One such idea coach development strategies that we such digital tools, and the long-term involves the use of two Head Coaches, could all learn from? Let's explore potential of these apps seems limitless with one taking part in the training certain processes that extend the as Indian football develops. sessions as a player, and the other learning environment beyond players, running the session as a coach. This to coaches and mentors. Leadership structures within most would increase the amount of private football entities in India are information available to this coaching 3 30 0 | August 2021

33. Guided Coach Development duo drastically – they could more easily gauge player emotions, collective mentalities and individual player responses to each situation, from both inside and outside the paradigm of coach- student relationships. All in all, the future of Indian football seems all the brighter with these methods to guided coach development. Our constant endeavour to imitate successful Sunanda Das footballing nations, in terms of both player and coach development, has created a simple yet powerful hope for all involved in the Indian football landscape. After all, motivated coaches translate to better coaching and, therefore, better players. About the Author www.theknowledgereview.com |3 31 1

34. K.E. Society’s R Ra aj ja ar ra am mb ba ap pu u I In ns st ti it tu ut te e o of f T Te ec ch hn no ol lo og gy y Rajaramnagar The Educational Hub that Nurtures Holistic Engineers ngineering is the application of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology committed to excellence in academics, knowledge to the most (RIT), Rajaramnagar, formerly known research, knowledge creation and E efficient conversion of natural as College of Engineering, Sakharale, delivery to develop socially resources to human needs. Engineering was started in 1983. Located near responsible professionals. is associated with a large amount of Islampur, 7 kilometres away from Peth specialised information; professional Naka off Pune-Bangalore highway, Mission practice requires significant training in RIT has a beautiful green campus of 17 Ÿ To provide innovation and the application of that knowledge. hectares and buildings on it measuring excellence in academic design, 54,000 sq. m. delivery, and assessment to ensure To train such a cadre of professionals, holistic development of students for imbibing them with accurate RIT has emerged as a leading employability, entrepreneurship, knowledge, and inculcating the right technological institute in Western and higher education. skills and competencies into them, we Maharashtra through its dedicated and Ÿ To design and keep the curricula need institutions that nurture the disciplined approach to provide quality updated, based on changing needs journey of talented young engineering technical education over a period of of industry and society worldwide, and to provide experiential learning aspirants and holistically guide them more than thirty-seven years. on their journeys. We need institutions through industry connect. like the Islampur-based Rajarambapu Vision Ÿ To be at the forefront of emerging Institute of Technology. To be a globally recognized institute technological research, innovation

35. The 10 Phenomenal Engineering Institutes of India 2021 and creation of intellectual property to attract talent. Ÿ To retain talent by building relationships based on professionalism, mutual respect, accountability, engagement, and integrity. Ÿ To leverage alumni to inculcate leadership skills, social awareness, and a passion for lifelong learning to make students socially responsible global citizens. Ÿ To build and maintain world-class infrastructure and adopt modern automation technologies for the purpose of organizational efficiency. Ÿ To identify alternate sources of revenue and augment inflows. The Scholarly Educator and Veteran Leader Construction Management, (1993), The personality behind RIT's success is from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, its Director – Dr Mrs Sushma S. India, and B E in Civil Engineering, Kulkarni. She is also working as an (1987), from VNIT, Nagpur, India. elected Executive Member on the “ Executive committee of Global She has dutifully fulfilled the post of Engineering Deans Council (GEDC). RIT has emerged as a Principal/Director for more than 15 She is an Editor for the “Journal of years. Under her leadership, the Engineering Education leading technological college has transformed itself from an Transformation” (JEET). She is a institute in Western affiliated engineering college to an fellow of the Institution of Engineers, autonomous institute with excellent India, and an elected member of Maharashtra through its credentials. Dr Sushma has contributed IEI – Pune chapter. She is actively to 142 research papers and has two associated with IUCEE Foundation as dedicated and patents provisionally registered. She a promoter. has delivered more than 110 expert disciplined approach to talks on various topics in and outside Dr Sushma has received more than 25 provide quality technical India. Under her guidance, 3 students awards/honours for her outstanding have completed PhD and 6 are academic work including ‘Global education over a period currently pursuing it. She has guided Award for Excellence’ in engineering more than 60 UG and PG students on education, ‘2019 IFEES Duncan Fraser of more than thirty- their projects. Global Award’ with a cash prize of $1000 USD, and the ISTD’s ‘Emerging seven years She has worked as a jury member for HRD Thinker’s gold medal for her the ‘GEDC-Airbus Global Diversity paper. Award’ in Australia (2015), a keynote speaker at the Asian Engineering She has 34 years of teaching Education Conference in China (2016), experience in civil engineering and she has presented as panellist at programs. She has received her PhD in “ the GEDC Conference in Canada Civil Engineering, (2003), M E in www. theknowledgereview.com | 3 33 3

36. (2017). She has contributed to a book chapter in a book published by IFEES and GEDC for Global women leaders titled ‘Rising to the Top’, published in 2019. Challenges then and now Like many illustrious institutions making their way to the top, RIT had to also go through its own unique set of trials and tribulations since its inception. Continuous faculty development through training ‘Need Analysis’ is a big one. RIT also had to make tremendous strides to get industry-institute liaison, to get PhD qualified faculty to maintain the cadre ratio, and to develop a cell on community services project. Additionally, the institute faced the following types of challenges: Ÿ Proper implementation of strategy from Chairman BOG to Faculty and measurement of outcomes annually; Ÿ Make every faculty try to achieve their Key Result Areas (KRA); Ÿ Marketing strategies to be designed for 100% admissions; Ÿ Improve the curriculum contents design, delivery and assessment to implement OBE; Ÿ The need to have more than 10% students from outside countries and foster the successful implementation of Assessment was conducted by online Maharashtra; active learning tools in delivery and mode, in which open book tests and Ÿ The want to have merit ranks be in assessment. MCQs were considered. To avoid the the top 30,000 students in the state; malpractices, proper care was taken by Ÿ 100% placement of students Soon enough, RIT delivered 100 per appropriate design of question papers including higher studies, jobs in cent of its syllabus by online mode and faculties were trained for the same. industry, government sector and with the help of ICT tools like MS entrepreneurship; Teams, Zoom, Moodle, Slido, etc. Aspiring to Create Innovators Ÿ 100% employability During delivery, more focus was given An institute that is connected with the (Jobs/HE/entrepreneurship). to interactive sessions with the help of industry in such a way that the active learning tools like graduates passing out from the institute Lockdowns and the EdTech Solution brainstorming, quizzes, project and must have problem-solving skills, Lockdowns due to the Covid-19 problem-based learning, collaborative character, creativity and an ability to pandemic changed the perspective of learning and many more. enjoy working whilst generating engineering education. RIT, however, innovative solutions: that is the future looked at this as an opportunity to 3 34 4 | August 2021

37. Rajarambapu Institute of Technology aspires to. To do this a lot of change Ÿ Accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC. Awards, Achievements and Accolades has to be brought with reference to the Ÿ NIRF Ranking 2020 – Institute is ranked within National Education Policy 2020 the top 250 Institutions in India and second in (NEP). Western Maharashtra as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). “We need to focus on making the Ÿ Ranked within first 50 institutions in India in education multidisciplinary, creating ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation the campus as a product innovation and Achievements (ARIIA) in August 2020. development centre with start-ups,” Ÿ Awarded Platinum Rank in First 150 Institutes remarked the Director of RIT. “The in AICTE - CII Survey 2020 emphasis ultimately should be to Ÿ An Autonomous Institute from 2011-2012. prepare a graduate engineer for higher Ÿ Permanent affiliation for all UG courses to studies or to take up a job in industry Shivaji University, Kolhapur. or become an entrepreneur. Thus, the Ÿ Received grants worth Rs. 1.5 Crore in the last vision to make our campus as a creator three years from AICTE, Department of of holistic engineers, who will Science & Technology (DST) and industries. professionally connect with the society Eight products are commercialized. Have and think of developing the community established the Centre for Innovation, around them, will lay the groundwork Incubation and Entrepreneurship for the world’s future,” concluded the Development (CIIED). astute leader – Dr Mrs Sushma S. Ÿ 150 MoU with industries, research Kulkarni. organizations and universities in India and 6 abroad. Some prominent among these universities are Massachusetts Lowell, Purdue University and Lawrence Technological University, Canadian Institute of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management CITEM, Ontario, Canada. Additionally, RIT has MoUs with CTARA (centre for appropriate rural technology alternatives), IIT, Powai and is working together on water sector projects. The institute is also working closely with Dr Milind Sohoni, Head, CSE Dept. IIT, Powai. Ÿ RIT Central Library has been awarded 1st Rank in Digital Poster Competition on "Best Library in India" by M. D. College Parel, Mumbai on 12th August 2020. Ÿ RIT has received 1st prize in the 14th State level EC Award by Maharashtra Energy Development Agency under the category of ‘Educational & Research Institutes’. Ÿ RIT is awarded “Best Autonomous Institute with a Global Vision” by Navabharat Times at the hands of Hon. Vinod Tavade – Education Minister, Govt. of Maharashtra on 6th June 2019. Ÿ RIT is declared as a "Most Innovative Brand" in 2019 in Maharashtra by Arthsanket. www. theknowledgereview.com | 3 35 5

38. Dr Mrs Sushma S. Kulkarni’s noteworthy achievements Ÿ Awarded with “2019 IFEES Duncan Fraser Global Award for Excellence in Engineering Education”, the award given by, The International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) on 15th November 2019 at the World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) 2019 in Chennai, India. It included a cash prize of $1000 and travel and stay expenses for the conference. Ÿ Certified with “India's 10 Most Ambitious Women in Education Sector, for 2019,” By Knowledge Review Magazine, as she is redefining the benchmark of education and committed to offering education to all. Ÿ Awarded Under IUCEE Showcase Awards with Institutional Leadership Award for her excellence in Engineering Education at Seventh International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education (ICTIEE), Hyderabad on 8th January 2020. Ÿ Awarded with “251 Fabulous Global Education Leaders” Award by World Education Congress on 04th July 2019. Ÿ Delivered a talk as Speaker for 2nd International Conference on "Towards Development A Synergistic STEM Community" at the Ministry of Education Malaysia (2nd October to 4th October, 2018). Ÿ Awarded with “Best Teacher Award” by the hands of Hon. Shrinivas Patil (Former Governor, Sikkim) at Karad on 11th September 2018 by Lion’s Club, Karad. Ÿ Awarded with "Aadarsha Shikshak Puraskar" by the hands of Hon. Ujjwal Nikam, Special Public Prosecutor on 8 August 2018 at Mahuli, Vita, Dist. Sangli arranged by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s, Vitthalrao Deshmukh Adhyapak Vidyalay, Mahuli. Ÿ Prof. Indira Parekh Award for “Top 50 Women Educators” given by World Education Congress in July 2018.

40. Sanskar Educational Group A way towards creativity ngineering is a field that gives Director of the college, Prof. (Dr.) “The institute has more than seven you the vision to create Vinish Kumar, threw a light on lakh square feet of built-up area, E something new or recreate various courses that the college comprises of smart and air-conditioned something from existing things. Ever provides and how it reached to its classrooms, richly stocked library, wondered about how an airplane flies, present stature. state-of-the-art laboratories, on-hand how a building can stand strong, how project labs, auditorium, and seminar can a drone fly and capture beautiful The Beginning halls. There are separate hostel pictures? Well, one simple answer to it facilities for boys and girls,” informed is engineering. Yes, engineering is one Established in 2005, Sanskar Mr. Kumar. of the best fields to work in. Educational Group (SEG) spread over Foresight and Objectives 20 acres of lush green campus under We crossed paths with this amazing the aegis of Shree Ganpati Education institute - Sanskar Educational Society, has carved a niche for itself To groom young minds, hone their Group (SEG) - that is grooming future just within a decade. Today it is technical and managerial skills, engineers with excellence in education. considered a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for liberate their talent and commitment, This renowned college believes in those aspiring to undertake higher and seek quality, innovation, and making students responsible citizens studies in the domains of Engineering creativity in them so as to prepare them and not just engineers. & Technology, Pharmacy, Management to face challenges of life in the and Architecture. professions they choose. 3 38 8 | August 2021

41. The 10 Phenomenal Engineering Institutes of India 2021 Mission of the institute is to impart quality technical education that enhances the creativity, professionalism, and entrepreneurship skills to undertake research and development on cutting edge technologies focusing on socio- economic needs. The core values of the college include - Quality Education embedded with moral and ethical values in order to produce responsible citizens. Academic Programs The academic programs include - B.Tech – Four-year Program in Computer Science and Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering Diploma – Three-year Program in Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering MBA, B.Arch, B.Pharm, M.Pharmacy, BFSI, BCA, BBA Sanskar College of Diversity in Resemblance Engineering & Technology envisions to groom young minds, hone their The institute is one of the top five institutes in Delhi-NCR with respect to technical and managerial skills, liberate their excellent results in university exams. It offers special classes for talent and commitment, and seek quality, GATE/PSU/Defence and other competitive exams. innovation and creativity in them so as to prepare them to face challenges “The college offers personality of life in the professions development/language enrichment classes from second year onwards, they choose corporate exposure and life skills training, hands-on learning www. theknowledgereview.com | 3 39 9

42. experience/live project assistance, internships, and 100% placement assistance,” shared Mr. Kumar. Indomitable Leader The institute is headed by Mr. Kumar in the capacity of Director. He has more than 21 years of experience in teaching, and professional and research experience with more than 30 plus Prof (Dr.) Vinish Kumar papers in leading international and Director national index journals/conferences. He also has one patent to his achievements. He is the member of various academic and administrative committees in leading institutes, member Board of Management for Technical Institution and also been an enlightening force to groom the students. Hurdles in Creating the Niche The success of the institute, however, came after the struggles they faced in the earlier days of its inception. “Initially, in spite of having state-of- India by Royal Brands Pvt. Ltd. live lectures of the faculty members are the-art infrastructure, the best faculty 2015 recorded and shared with the students members were not interested to join Ÿ Best Pharmacy College in North along with the well-prepared digital our institute because it was new. But as India by Royal Brands Pvt. Ltd. content of theory and laboratories. we developed, flourished and 2015 Special online problem-solving established ourselves as an excellent sessions are held on weekly basis for Ÿ Best Pharmacy College in UP by centre of learning we were able to each subject of study,” said Mr. Kumar. ASSOCHEM 2012 attract the best teaching force and at Ÿ Best Pharmacy College in present the institute can boast of highly Delhi/NCR by Times Research Looking Ahead qualified and experienced faculty Education Excellence 2010, 2011 members.” In times to come, the institute aspires Tech-savvy Enviroment to be one of the leading technical Right now, the biggest challenge for institutes in the country and an the institute is to groom students to With the lockdowns due to the ongoing undisputed leader in the North Region become lifelong learners with the best Covid-19 pandemic and push towards with Industry-Institute Partnership, of personality attributes. “However, the EdTech implementation, the institute Incubation Centre, and student’s first duty is to focus on successfully adapted to the changing Entrepreneurship Skills Development academics,” emphasises Mr. Kumar. times. During the lockdown the Center, with special focus on emerging institute began taking classes through technologies like, Cloud Computing, Treats to Treasure various platforms like Zoom Meet, Simulation, Big Data Analytics, Google Meet, Microsoft Team and Robotics, Augmented and Virtual The institute received many rewards WebEx for students. “We have also Reality etc. converging towards and awards, some of which are - established recording studios where industrial revolution I4.0.” Ÿ Best Engineering College in North 4 40 0 | August 2021

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45. he current pandemic has forced everyone to stay keep away any object that could distract them. For example, indoors and find efficient ways to study and work from they should keep their phones in another room, refrain from T home. During such challenging times, online classes using social media, avoid watching television, and so on. have emerged as a boon. They have simplified teaching- learning processes while enhancing communication and If students stay away from social media for a while, they will not get distracted. Especially during such times, when the making education more interesting. entire internet is flooded with news related to the coronavirus, Online courses are more convenient and cost-effective than reducing internet and social media usage is better for students' traditional courses. However, it becomes difficult for many emotional and mental well-being. students to attend classes from home - maybe they have a pet to take care of or may have to wash the dishes. If students are still tempted to use their phone, they should mute the notifications from social media and other non- In such situations, students can follow certain procedures to essential apps. This way, there will be less distraction, and ensure that they study effectively from home. These have been students will be able to complete their assignments and study mentioned below: thoroughly for longer periods. Creating a Study Schedule Creating a Dedicated Study Space Students can set a reminder or an alarm of sorts to make sure Students can select a certain area at their homes which they that they log in for their online classes at the right time. It is can associate with studying. This will help them easily to get essential that they administer proper time management. Apart into a productive state. However, students should avoid using from attending regular lectures, students should also ensure their bed or sofa. These spaces might be comfortable, but they that they make their own time for review. It is even more are not good for enhancing one’s productivity during studying. important if they review some of the course materials on their own. A simple table and a comfortable chair are what students require to carry out their academic activities. However, using a Calendars, Post-It Notes, and Reminders can be Helpful room that has perfect lighting and ventilation will do the job. Students can also personalize the study table with favourite Online classes follow a structure similar to that of regular figurines, pictures, motivational quotes, and so on. This will classroom sessions. Accordingly, students should create a motivate students to concentrate and delve deeper into their study calendar to gather information about important studies. examination dates or deadlines for submitting assignments. Students can save a schedule on their computer or mobile Studying at home may seem to be a daunting and complicated device. task. However, the above-mentioned tips can help students in generating better results and enhance their productivity. Productivity apps can Make Things Easier Moreover, taking regular breaks and using free time to do In today’s digital age, almost every task can be made easier productive activities can lift the mood of the students. They with the help of an app. There are numerous fantastic can engage in cooking, play games, or pursue an online course productivity applications and extensions which simplify whenever they are not studying. During the lockdown period, studying or working. These apps help track the students’ students can not only study and excel in their academics but progress, organize tasks, set reminders, or direct other apps. can also develop their overall skills and personality. It is Essential to Avoid Distractions In order to ensure effective study sessions, students should www.theknowledgereview.com |4 43 3

46. The 10 Phenomenal Engineering Institutions in India, 2021 Shoolini University Training Ground for Innovators and Disrupters of Tomorrow ngineering is a profession that providing job-ready courses to students “ We are helps us develop and discover across India is Shoolini University. E ways to benefit mankind. Still happy to growing and evolving as the world Located in Himachal Pradesh, only 1.5 share that moves towards automation, it hours away from Chandigarh, Shoolini encompasses a whole range of industries. University encapsulates the dream of Shoolini’s It ranges from civil engineering and academicians to provide high-impact, online platform mechanical engineering to build things to high-quality education to less privileged creating new technologies with artificial students of Himachal and India through (eUniv) has intelligence and machine learning. research, innovative learning and covered 12000+ community service. Founded by Dr. P. If you want to be at the cutting edge of K. Khosla, a retired Vice-Chancellor and users so far future technology developments while Oxford Alumnus, and mentored by with also making a difference in people's scientists such as Dr. MS Swaminathan, lives, an engineering job could be the Shoolini is today one of India’s top 25 650+ courses right fit for you. The best way to private universities. “ capitalise on that interest is to enrol in an completed institution that fosters inquisitiveness and Shoolini University is a leading private encourages creativity with a strong university with a focus on research and foundation of research and innovation. innovation. Hence, today the university One of the leading institutions that is has an H-Index of >74 and more than 4 44 4 | August 2021

47. “ Shoolini University encapsulates the dream of academicians to provide high-impact, high-quality university education to less privileged students of Himachal and India through research, innovative learning and community service.“ 550 patents have been filed by students and faculty. The School of Engineering & Technology at Shoolini University has received several accolades since its inception only 12 years ago. Some of them are as follows: Ÿ ‘Diamond Rating’ in the prestigious QS I-GAUGE rankings Ÿ NIRF Rank No. 112 Ÿ 25 Most Innovative Engineering Colleges in India - Higher Education Digest Ÿ Certified as recognized Social Entrepreneurship, Swachhta and Rural Engagement Cell (SES REC) institution. Ÿ A recognized member of The Institution of Engineers, India Ÿ Outlook-ICARE University Ranking 2020: 16th in top State Private Universities Ÿ Career 360: Faculty of Engineering & Technology rated as AAAA Institu- tion Ÿ Education World, India’s leading Education Magazine, has ranked Shoolini University as No. 1 in India for Online and IT-enabled teaching Ÿ Atal Innovation Rankings 2020, GOI - Shoolini is ranked in 6-25 in India Ÿ There are two schools of engineering at Shoolini University: www. theknowledgereview.com | 4 45 5

48. automobile engineering, civil engineering, big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity, etc. Ÿ Starting in 2021, Shoolini University has also launched NEP-derived BTech programmes that will offer students the flexibility of choosing major and minor courses of interest. Students enjoy multiple and flexible exits during their 4 years of BTech. With this, students can exit during the course of the programme. In that case, they will be given a certificate during the first year, a diploma in the second year, finishing with a degree in the final year. Ÿ The School of Mechanical, Civil and The Student-centric Approach Electrical Engineering Ÿ Yogananda School of AI, Computer Shoolini University is known for its & Data Sciences focus on innovation. Hence, students are encouraged to publish papers and file Ÿ Vision patents under both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The To contribute substantially towards department is now working on the realizing the vision of being amongst mission of ‘One Student, One Patent’. the top 200 universities by 2022, and The department is also recognized for its continue to excel to achieve a ranking global tie-ups and industry-academic amongst the top 50 premier collaborations with institutions such as: engineering institutions in the country by 2025. Ÿ PEC-SIEMENS Centre of Excellence in Punjab Engineering College, Ÿ Mission Chandigarh Ÿ Centre for Excellence in Visionary To transform the Faculty of Learning Community of India Engineering and Technology by (VLCI) reimagining and reshaping the Ÿ AWS Academy engineering education, in order to Ÿ IBM Certifications produce highly sought after and Ÿ Coursera certifications Industry 4.0 ready engineers by 2025. Shoolini’s achievements in research: The Academic Rollout In 2020, Scimago’s global ranking listed Ÿ Shoolini University offers some Shoolini at 536 and 32 amongst the cutting-edge programmes and world and Indian institutes respectively, specialisations as part of the based on research. Quacquarelli department of engineering. The Symonds (QS) rankings also featured institution offers BTech programmes nd Shoolini as 2 rank in research in India in advanced manufacturing, artificial th and 14 rank in Asia for its 2021 ranking. intelligence, machine learning, 4 46 6 | August 2021

49. In September 2020, an annual report Awards and released by the Office of Intellectual Rights, India, the first in the list of patent Achievements filers are the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). However, the patents filed by all the 23 IITs in the country 2009 2010 2016 have been merged to declare the group of Shoolini University is National Assessment and institutions as the top patent filer. This Shoolini University was recognised by the Accreditation Council makes Shoolini third in the country, and set up as a private university Pharmacy Council accredited Shoolini first in Himachal Pradesh, in filing and is recognized by the of India (PCI). University University Grants patents by academic institutes and with a ‘B++’ rating. Commission (UGC). universities across India. 2017 2018 2019 The Indomitable Leader Shoolini ranked Shoolini becomes Shoolini University ranks th among 101-150 one of the top-most 19 in India’s Best Private Dr Khosla (the Founder) firmly believes rd universities of India patent filers in the Universities and 3 that no institute of higher learning can by MHRD’s National country with 187 in Research (All India) become great without research. It was Institute Ranking patents filed in 2018 alone. by India Today this concern that sowed the seeds for Framework (NIRF). setting up a specialized, research-based 2018 private university. Shoolini University is amongst the ‘Top 300 His efforts, along with the team of co- Universities in Aisa’, and ranked first for founders like Vishal Anand and Atul Citation by QS Ranking Khosla, have helped Shoolini University become a recognized name for research. According to the latest QS Asian Rankings, Shoolini University was India represented at the campus through with synchronous learning for live and ranked No. 300 in Asia. For research, promising students. interactive lectures. The students of Shoolini was right behind IISc Bangalore Shoolini University developed an AI tool in India. In terms of Citation Index, The EdTech Solution named Siqandar.ai that helps students to Shoolini University stood No. 1 in India prepare for viva voce impeccably. and No. 14 in Asia. Shoolini University initiated online classes for students well before the The Future Awaits Overcoming Challenges necessity arose due to a Covid-19 related lockdown. With the e-learning platform, Shoolini University has a mission to be Shoolini University started with a small Shoolini was ahead of the curve as it had among the top 200 universities of the seed capital and grew organically to adapted more than 3000 lectures to make world. The university is doing that with become one of the leading institutions of them available online. Additionally, all of high impact research and quality student higher learning in less than 10 years. A Shoolini’s students were doing at least output. With the introduction of NEP challenge was to invite young students to one elective online. programmes and its well-equipped labs, join a university that was not located in the university hopes to become a leader the cities. However, with the green and This made the adaption of the e-learning in multidisciplinary learning. safe environs, Shoolini University platform easy and 100% delivery of quickly became a university of choice for online learning for the entire community students from all over India. Today, 60% at Shoolini a breeze. of Shoolini University’s students come from outside the country. The institution eUniv combines asynchronous learning is proud to have almost every state of that includes quizzes and assignments www. theknowledgereview.com | 4 47 7