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How does Manav Rachna Inter-national University’s pedagogy and curriculum keep pace with dynamic market demands?

Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) is the flagship institution of Manav Rachna Edu-cational Institutions which has built a reputation for excellence in professional education and re-search. MRIU not only provides

quality education in contempo-rary domains but also strives to make students independent in thought and action, inculcating moral values against a traditional backdrop. Offering education from graduate to doctoral level with a range of courses that are in tune with today's market dynamics, the University has become an interna-tionally recognized entity in high-er professional education.

There is a strong connect be-tween the Campus and Industry through policy framework of shar-ing all research labs, workshops and ICT resources to boost applica-tion oriented research activities. The University has been able to es-tablish long term relationships and networking with reputed in-ternational institutions/Universi-ties for students and faculty ex-change, joint research projects,

twinning projects, value addition programmes, international train-ing of students and faculty and this has greatly helped the students in international exposure and place-ment.

The University has in fact, be-come a part of a panel of globally renowned education and corporate institutions to provide exciting op-portunities for intelligent and de-serving students to progress and

grow, helping them to carve a niche for themselves in their respective fields, complemented by opportu-nities to hone their practical skills. The curricula for all the pro-grammes have been designed by involving experts from reputed in-dustries and academia to keep pace with global standards by providing excellent domain knowledge, re-quired skills and inputs for high end research activities.

What are some of the unique initiatives undertaken by the university to strengthen its con-nection with the industry?

MRIU has a strong legacy in de-veloping a meaningful interface with the Industrial sector. At Ma-nav Rachna there are numerous programmes backed by industry which promise bright careers for our students. Be it KPMG for its B.Com-industry integrated pro-grammes; MBA-Healthcare Man-agement programme in collabora-tion with Fortis Healthcare; B.Tech in Electrical Engineering programme with specialization in Power Electronics jointly offered with Su-Kam; B.Tech-Mech Engg. (Industry Integrated) which is jointly offered with JBM Group of Industries; a 40 Hours Business Process Course of SAP which has been embedded as a part of the cur-riculum to make MRIU’s students recruitment ready for job opportu-nities in IT industries and other enterprises or even a tie up with NDTV Worldwide for Journalism and Mass Communication stu-dents, keeping in view the current technology trends, innovations in journalism and up to date work-flows for news television, MRIU leaves no stone unturned in con-

ducting fruitful industry-academ-ia interface.

Under the aegis of Manav Rach-na Innovation & Incubation Cen-tre, the eight Centres of Excellence (CEs) have been established in col-laboration with reputed industries for enhancing the training and re-search skills of Manav Rachna’s students which include Smart En-ergy Centre (Su-KAM), SAP Cen-tre, Mitsubishi Centre, Sky Testers Centre, Automotive Training & Research Centre (Honda Motors), Water Conservation and Manage-ment Centre, Sports Science & Re-habilitation Centre and Reliance Jio Centre.

What are the unique aspects that set the University apart from its peers?

Considering the Institution’s ceaseless commitment towards academic excellence and growth, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) be-stowed Manav Rachna Interna-tional University (MRIU) with a 5 Star rating for Teaching, Facilities, Social Responsibility and Inclu-siveness in addition to a 4 Star Rat-ing for Employability catapulting MRIU to the big leagues of higher education internationally! The in-signia of Quality and Excellence

also found expression when Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) was awarded the coveted NAAC ‘A’ grade status, further rein-forcing its peerless position in Del-hi-NCR and beyond.

As a part of its Research initia-tive, Manav Rachna has created a ‘Research and Innovation’ culture at the Undergraduate level through Innovation & Incubation at the Ma-nav Rachna Innovation & Incuba-tion Centre (MRIIC), a seminal ini-tiative encouraging students to bring their pioneering ideas to the forefront by providing them with the wherewithal for research on a 24X7 basis. By introducing ‘Re-search Integrated B.Tech, the Insti-tution launched a first-of-its-kind Research Incubator at MRIIC. Ma-nav Rachna also has to its credit eight Research & Innovation Clus-ters (RICs), eight Centres of Excel-lence (CEs) and over 3300 research publications in International and National Journals and Conferenc-es. As many as 252 Patents have been filed /granted to faculty and students. The Educational Group has tied up with 38 Foreign Univer-sities for research and innovation in addition to IOCL, Faridabad, THSTI, Faridabad, Indian CSIR-IIP, Dehradun and NII, New Delhi.

A continuum of building professional education and researchManav Rachna International University is essaying a key role in

educating future leaders responsible for shaping a better world

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Mody University is challenging con-ventional norms with its multi-dis-ciplinary approach to higher educa-tion. How does this help create more well-rounded individuals?

With a fundamental belief that every woman is unique and must be given the liberty to explore her talents, Mody University gives them the opportuni-ties to participate in a number of co-curricular activities and allows them to pursue myriad interests. Not only do the students get a conducive academic environment, they are also encouraged to engage in sports, serving the com-munity, and other art forms. Eminent faculty guides and mentors the stu-dents to excel over a broad spectrum of academic and cultural disciplines.

Innovation and advancement is the core of the University. Each year 100s of research papers and articles are published by the eminent faculty, who then deliver the same learning to the students. It is an unflinching belief at Mody University that enriching the minds and nourishing the souls of the students is an integral part of educa-tion. This belief underlines all the ac-tivities at the campus, ensuring aca-demic learning, intellectual growth and spiritual evolution.

Mody University has emerged as an institution of repute, with its alumnae spread across India and rest of the world. The University is justly proud of producing women of character who strive for excellence through merit.

Mody University boasts an impres-sive array of facilities and well devel-oped infrastructure. Tell us a bit more about this.

Spread over 265 acres, Mody Univer-sity has a world class residential cam-pus, with unique environment-friend-ly infrastructure. It has state-of-the-art smart classrooms in palatial buildings, two grand auditoriums, 48 certified laboratories, six college libraries, two modern multi-cuisine cafeteria, large playgrounds, a splendid dining hall, and student hostels with all modern

facilities. A lotus-shaped magnificent prayer-cum-meditation hall called Tapovan, built right in the midst of the campus, instills in the students the In-dian values of spirituality.

The University comprises of 6 con-stituent Colleges offering UG & PG pro-grams in Engineering and Technology, Architecture and Design, Business Management, Economics and Com-merce, Law and Governance, Fashion Design and Merchandising, and Arts, Science and Humanities, as well as the distinguished residential Mody School.

The University has been delivering world class education though modern teaching methodologies, multi-dimen-sional industry integration, student exchange programs and international internships. The University offers a unique 13:1 student-faculty ratio, which is an aspirational number to achieve. The University’s alumnae are adding value to the social and econom-ic milieu of India and the rest of the world. What innovations has Mody Univer-sity instituted to ensure that its stu-dents are prepared for future suc-cesses in life?

The University runs an established Career Development Center (CDC), which is responsible for the complete Training and Placement cycle of the students.• The center monitors the Industry-

readiness of the students, super-vises skill development programs and placement processes

• The University has an excellent year-after-year placement record. Top recruiters visit the University for hiring the students. The highest package to date stands at 12 Lakhs

• Valuable Industry interface pro-grams, online education programs and webinars are part of the aca-demic curriculum

• Mody University is the first Women University to have International collaborations with France, Ger-many, USA, Switzerland and Cana-da. It has collaborated with more than 20 international renowned foreign universities - Universite de Nantes (France); Ecole Des Mines de Nantes, Nantes, (France); Stony Brook University (USA); University of Missouri (USA); University of North Texas (USA); and Florida In-ternational University (USA), to name just a few. Many students are regularly selected for paid intern-ships and research fellowships by noted foreign institutes

There is a rich emphasis on cul-ture in everything done at the Uni-versity. Talk to us about the focus on staying true to Indian culture and traditions.

Mody University preserves the cul-tural heritage of India, and blends it perfectly with the demands of the dy-namic modern world. The ambience of the Campus is enriched with the ancient wisdom of Indian culture and values which inspires the students to appreciate it. The tranquil ambience of the Tapovan, a prayer cum medita-tion hall, built right in the middle of the campus, adds a spiritual touch to the overall learning at Mody Univer-sity.

Mody University puts consistent ef-forts towards holistic development of its women students, aimed at a drive to make them lead and excel. Envel-oped in greenery, the University has inspirational writings and plaques in the campus which results in inculca-tion of values and wisdom of spiritual India.

A citadel of culture and modernity

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

Mahatma Gandhi

"An invest-ment in knowledge pays the best interest."

Benjamin Franklin

“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."

John Dewey

“Education is the most powerful

weapon which you can use to change

the world.”

Nelson Mandela

"Knowledge is power. Information

is liberating. Educa-tion is the premise

of progress, in every society, in

every family."

Ko� Annan

"It is the supreme art

of the teacher to awaken

joy in creative expression and

knowledge."

Albert Einstein

"Education is the key to

success in life, and teachers

make a lasting impact in the lives

of their students."

Solomon Ortiz

Dr. Suresh Advani, President, Mody University

Mody University’s cultural heritage blends tradition and modernity perfectly

How does IIT Delhi lever-age its alumni when it comes to shaping its cur-riculum?

IIT Delhi does a major Curriculum Review once every 10 years, and a Mid-Term Curriculum Review once every 5 years. These efforts are done to keep the curriculum and degree pro-

grammes updated and fu-ture-ready, incorporating the demands of the evolving industry, mainstream R&D laboratories across the country and the require-ments of the society and the nation.

During the major Curric-ulum Review (once every 10 years), in addition to keep the curriculum abreast

with national mission pro-grammes, etc.

feedback is taken from all stakeholders, namely, facul-ty, students, employers, and alumni. This feedback is as-sessed by a Curriculum Re-view Committee, which first develops a Concept Pa-per on the revision of the curriculum, and then exe-cutes it through delibera-tion and discussion. In this way, feedback of alumni is incorporated in the curricu-lum revision.

It is noteworthy that

many alumni are at senior scientific positions of many Govt. laboratories and many are our current fac-ulty, thus they play a dual role in keeping the curricu-lum updated.

Could you give us some insights on how IIT Delhi Ensures its programs re-main future ready?

As indicated above, the Concept Paper development is an elaborate process in which the existing curricu-lum and course structure is

benchmarked against the best curricular practices in the top institutions around the world. This develops an overall program structure, which is then shared with Departments and Centres, who then follow the above guidelines to make state-of-the-art courses, including laboratory and project courses. These are then cen-trally moderated across the Institute and then discussed and ratified by the Senate of the Institute and its statu-tory bodies.

The state-of-the-art programmes on offer at IIT Delhi has seen them create imaginative leaders across industries

Saluting the spirit of enterprise

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017