Indian Edition

MAY 2018
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‘‘I n this modern age of technological advancements and cut-throat

competition, highly-specialized educational facility with the latest
technological innovations has emerged as a matter of paramount
importance. The Indian educational system has metamorphosed with the
passage of time. The Diploma courses in India have evolved gradually
and have embraced modern technological innovations. These courses
vary from short to long terms. They have gained quite the popularity
owing to the fact that these courses don’t involve too many formalities.
Usually, they don’t have an entrance test, and they have liberal eligibility
criteria as compared to regular degree courses.
Diploma
The leading educational institutions offering diploma courses are
employing the latest research focused and career oriented teaching
Degrees: procedures. These degrees provide many conveniences to the students
due to which they attract more students for additional education, who not
only want to enhance their career, but also want to get educated for their
Forging the personal interest and gaining more knowledge. Additionally, these
courses also train individuals to become expert professionals so that they
can meet today’s industrial needs. Sometimes degree courses fail to
Path towards provide the practical skills required to thrive in the industry; here diploma
courses play an essential part in providing skilled workforce to industries.

Diploma courses also provide the advantage of cost efficiency. Since

Innovation, India is an economically developing country, many individuals from
economically weaker sections cannot afford full-time degree courses.
Diploma courses being comparatively cheaper than degree courses
Empowerment, provide students of economically backward sections the scope of
studying and offer them the chance to achieve the status and aspirations
they seek.
and Excellence Diploma education is providing talented individuals an opportunity to
showcase their skills and prove their worth in this highly competitive
world. The implementation of modern technology and advanced research
procedures is enhancing diploma education in India. With more
specialized methods being implemented in diploma education, it is
gradually proceeding towards further innovation, growth, and
empowerment. T R

Ananda Kamal Das

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Sanjay
Ghodawat
Polytechnic:
The Guiding Star of
Brilliance, Quality, and
Deliverance beyond
Expectations
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CXO Standpoint

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Expert’s Opinion Expert’s Insights Veteran’s Viewpoint

The Importance of Co-curricular and Importance of
Communication Design Extra Co-curricular Business Etiquettes
in Contemporary Societies Activities
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Ambition Institute Birla Technical Training

of Technology: Institute
Committed to Achieve, Sustain,
Committed to Excel in Imparting
and Foster Unparalleled Excellence
World-Class Education in Technical Education

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ICFAI University Dehradun Rajarambapu Institute

Transforming Education
of Technology
(An Autonomous Institute Diploma
Innovatively
(2nd Shift) ): Nurturing Resilient and
Treasured Human Resources

Article

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Technological
EduTalk Editor’s Choice Highlight Revolution
Why is your Diploma The Smarter Ways to Emerging Trends In Flipped Classrooms:
st
Course More Valuable Study for the 21 Diploma Degrees – Revolutionizing
than You Think Century Student Reframing Education Education Innovatively
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Diploma
Colleges
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Discovering the Paramount Diploma

Colleges of India

T he educational institutions in India have metamorphosed with the passage of time. Diploma
education in India has also witnessed a tremendous transformation with the implementation
of cutting-edge technologies and research oriented educational procedures. Many leading
diploma colleges are offering job oriented courses which are relevant to modern corporate world and
meet the requirements of today’s highly competitive work environment. They are preparing the
students to become job-ready and are nurturing them to face the tough challenges of this
tremendously contentious world.

The Knowledge Review thus comes up with a special issue of “The 10 Best Diploma Colleges in
India, 2018”, which highlights some of the best institutes in India which are innovatively
transforming and enhancing diploma education. This issue highlights some of those institutes which
have set a global standard in the field of diploma education, research, and training.

The Cover Story of the issue features Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic, an institute which aims to
become a leader in providing quality and value based education in the field of Diploma Engineering.

The issue also features Ambition Institute of Technology; Amity University, Greater Noida; Birla
Technical Training Institute; Calcutta Institute of Technology, Howrah; ICFAI University Dehradun;
and Rajarambapu Institute of Technology.

This issue also includes enlightening articles by Prof. Sri Niwas Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Madan
Mohan Malaviya University of Technology; Prof. Milindo Taid, HOD, School of Design, Whistling
Woods International; and Himanshu Talwar, an eminent educationist and Management Consultant.

So, flip through the pages for more information on these elite institutions. T R
 The ins tute aims to
become a leader in providing
quality and value based
educa on in the field of
Diploma Engineering
that will produce competent
technocrats to meet industry
requirements with societal
and environmental concern.
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Diploma
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in India,
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e Guiding Star of Brilliance, Quality,

and Deliverance beyond Expectations
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S anjay Ghodawat Polytechnic was established in the year 2012 at Atigre, Maharashtra by the
Chairman of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, Sanjay Ghodawat. In the year 2009, with the vision to be
the driving force behind young India's employability and entrepreneurial spirit, the Sanjay
Ghodawat Institute was already established with Engineering and Management Colleges. The
imminent need of skilled employability further provided the impetus to commence the Sanjay
Ghodawat Polytechnic with the necessary go ahead from Maharashtra State Board Technical Education
(MSBTE) and the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE, Mumbai).
“We mo vate students towards life-long learning
and help them to find right career opportuni es”

Exceptional Educational and Infrastructural Facilities

Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic provides extraordinary educational and infrastructural facilities to the
students. The institute has an intake of 420 students for the First Year. It offers specialization in
Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunication, and Electrical. It offers state
of art infrastructure with digitally equipped classrooms and well equipped and furnished labs. In fact,
the Electrical Machine Lab of the Polytechnic was awarded the ‘Best Lab Award’ through MSBTE, in
the year 2015 and also received Rs. 50,000/- cash prize. Currently, there are approximately 1200
students studying at the Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic and around 100 teaching faculties to guide
them.

One of the prominent features of the institute is its well-equipped and furnished library with a
collection of over 10,000 books and also a vast collection of national journals. The library has been
provided with digital and e-learning facilities. D Space Software has been inculcated in the library to
facilitate students who use the library and this makes the SG Polytechnic library the only library in
Maharashtra to have this facility. The students can have access to the study in the library 24×7 and
even overnight studying facilities for students have been provided. The institute also has in house
hostel facilities for students opting to reside within the campus. Spacious hostel rooms with all the
amenities like hot water bath, study room, leisure room, games, plush bathrooms etc. are provided
within the campus. Separate hostels for Girls and Boys are present with 24×7 security measures. The
campus also affords 24×7 medical facilities with an emergency ambulance at the campus round the
clock and competent and qualified medical doctors to look after the students’ various ailments.

The Management is ever ready to support the Polytechnic with the necessary infrastructural facilities
that are essential for the teaching–learning process. The students are encouraged to be participative in
the teaching learning process and the teaching staff has always been open to suggestions for
improvement. Queries, doubts, and suggestions from students are welcomed and there is also the
provision for extra classes to clarify doubts as per the needs of the students. Some of the Polytechnic
teachers are residents in the campus and that facilitates them to devote their time to more such
activities to help students.

Co-Curricular Activities
The students of SG Polytechnic are given ample of opportunities for extracurricular activities all aimed
at developing the holistic growth of the students. It has a vast cricket and football ground with day and
night playing facilities like flood light system. There are dedicated coaches and sports teachers to guide
students. The Polytechnic has in fact organized the Inter Engineering Diploma Students Sports
Association (IEDSSA) tournaments at its facility for 2 years. They also afford other facilities like
gymnasium, basketball court, badminton court, tennis courts, horse riding facilities, swimming pool
etc.

Special Guest Visits

SG Polytechnic campus has seen the visit of prominent personalities from time to time to encourage
students and enlighten them. Dr. Mantha (AICTE, Ex- Chairman), Dr. Wagh (MSBTE Director),
Shevgaonkar (IIT, Bombay Director), Sunil Dande (Director, IIT Kanpur) are some of the prominent
academicians who have visited the campus. Also, numerous sports luminaries like Kapil Dev, Navjyot
Sing Sidhu, Heena Sidhu, Yogeshwar Dutt, Viren Rasquniha, Rahi Sarnobat, and so on have visited the
 “We aim to inculcate ethical and professional
values amongst students that will make them socially
and environmentally responsible”
campus. Renowned film personalities like Salman Khan,
Sohail Khan, Ajay Devgan, Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha,
Saif Ali Khan, Swapnil Joshi and many more have visited
the campus. Many of the above luminaries were guests
during organization of National Seminars as well as Annual
Social Gatherings and other such activities.
Career Opportunities and Exposures
The institute aims to keep up with the current trends and
requirements of the global market and the industrial
requirements. Students are given ample exposure to current
industrial practices and market position. Guest lectures,
industrial visits, and projects that are solutions to challenges
in industry and the environment are conducted to encourage
the students. The students of SG Polytechnic have already
been preferred in many local, national and international
organizations and many of the students have been placed
with a desired job at the organizations of their choice.
Some of the organizations that the students have been
placed into a few to mention are Tata, Wipro, L&T, Tata
Motors, Anand Group, Hind Recruiters (Mumbai), Bharat
Gears, Infotech, and so on. Every year the placements are
approximately 100%. SG Polytechnic has also ably earned
‘Excellent Remark’ through the MSBTE for its academic
practices and well maintained records that all focus on the
delivering the outcome based learning.
Promoting Skill Development and Enhancement
Skill India has been the current theme of the nation. There
has been implementation of initiatives at the National level
like the Pradhan Mantri Kaushalya Vikas Yojna, Digital
India etc. Such initiatives need a proper channel where the
initiatives and plans can be properly implemented. Sanjay
Ghodawat Polytechnic has already initiated such programs
that have been promoted through the Government.
Moreover, it has always been on the forefront to take such
opportunities so that through its academic activities and
other such initiatives students become well equipped and
skilled to be job ready and contribute towards the Making
of the Nation. Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic has already
carved itself a niche in the education sector of the nation.
Marching Forward
SG Polytechnic’s next goal is to get its courses accredited
by National Board of Accreditation,
New Delhi (NBA). The Principal with his team of Heads
and the teaching and non-teaching staff have already
applied for the same and are waiting for the evaluation by
the Accreditation Body.
It was Lao Tsu who said, “A journey of thousand miles
begins with single step” Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic’s
glorious inception and its fledgling growth is indeed
creating a ripple effect on the education map of the nation
and will continue to do so in the years to follow
because of its visionary leadership, astute management,
clear goals, dedicated human resource and the spirit of
service. Indeed, “The true measure of giving is giving
without measure.”
Words of Trust
“With its scenic beauty, green lawns all around,
SGP has always been my favourite place for
learning. The conducive atmosphere for
studies, eco-friendly campus and lush green
trees and lawns at SGP has won many National
and International Awards. I therefore love
Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic very much.”
Patil Manasi (SY COMP)
“My total personality transformed at SGP
because of activities at the campus at
amphitheatre, motivational lectures at the
auditorium, and physical fitness sessions at the
Gym. Even after the college hours I could
develop my musical talent at the SG Music
Academy.”
Mr. Pratik Shirguppe(TY Civil)
“I can never forget my stay at SGP because of
the interactions with the caring staff, fully
equipped labs and the full-fledged library with a
big reading room. Most of the teachers stay at
the campus, so I could approach easily anyone
for my difficulties and for motivation to scale
higher.”
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technical knowledge
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modern engineering
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Sanjayji Ghodawat
Chairman

Astute Leadership
The success story of the Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic is the result of efcient and
visionary leadership provided by the Chairman, Sanjayji Ghodawat.

The institute is supported by the able management led by the Trustee, Vinayak
Bhosale and the team work of the Principal, Mr. Virat Giri, and his teaching and non-
teaching staff. Mr. Giri is a young and dynamic leader who has a Masters in Computer
Science Engineering and is pursuing Ph.D. currently. He is an able leader who heads the
team of teaching and non-teaching staff at the institute. He believes in delegation of
responsibility and empowering people. He makes sure that the learning based
outcomes are delivered at the end of the day. Mr. Giri has decentralized his powers to
his Heads of the Department who function with their staff and report back to the
Principal. There are ve heads for the ve departments and they have well
qualied teaching and industry experienced staff under them
with ve of the faculties currently pursuing their PhDs.
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Name of the Institution URL Location of the Institution

Ambition Institute G.T. Road, Parao, Varanasi, Uttar

of Technology ambitionit.in
Pradesh 221102

Amity University, Plot No.48 A, Knowledge Park III, Greater

amity.edu
Greater Noida Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201308

Birla Technical State Highway 13, Pilani, Jhunjhunu,

bttipilani.ac.in
Training Institute Rajasthan 333031

Calcutta Institute of Nh6, Banitabla, Uluberia, Howrah,

bciedu.org
Technology, Howrah West Bengal 711316

ICFAI University, Rajawala Road, Selaqui, Central Hope Town,

iudehradun.edu.in Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248197
Dehradun

K. E. Society’s
Rajarambapu Institute Rajaramnagar, Urun Islampur,
of Technology, ritindia.edu
Maharashtra 415414
Rajaramnagar
Jijau Nagar, Off Latur
Matoshri Pratishthan's
matoshripratishthannanded.org
Nanded Highway, Khupsarwadi,
Group of Institutions,
Post Vishnupuri, Nanded,
Nanded
Maharashtra 431606

Post Limda, Vadodara, Waghodia,

Parul University paruluniversity.ac.in
Gujarat 391760

AIRPORT BY PASS ROAD,GANDHI NAGAR,

RKDF University rkdf.ac.in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462033

Sanjay Ghodawat Kolhapur-Rukadi-Sangli Hwy, Kolhapur,

sginstitute.in
Polytechnic, Kolhapur Maharashtra 416118
 Why your is
Diploma
Course
More
Valuable
than You
Think

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W ith so many myths about
the usefulness of
qualifications and the drive
to get a ‘piece of paper’, the question
still remains as, “Is a diploma worth
it?” Whenever we decide to take a new
path, it can be a little daunting trying to
figure out where to head with your
education. Naturally, we want to get
the most out of any education efforts so
that we can enter the workforce
headstrong, and be job-ready. There are
certain facts about diplomas which
explain just how much value they have
in the modern workplace.
When students are wondering whether
it is worth getting a diploma, they need
to become familiar with the Indian
diploma courses and the institutes
offering diploma courses. A designed
diploma curriculum plays an important
factor in developing the skill-sets of an
individual and is a value addition to
one’s qualification. In general, diploma
courses are short term courses which
vary from six months to eighteen
months and mainly focus on a
particular industry and a desired skill
set.
Here are the reasons why diploma
courses are more valuable than we
think.
Real-Life Skills that Make Students
Job Ready
Mainly, diploma courses are practical
based. Diploma education gives the
opportunity to understand the skills
one needs while allowing them to put
these skills into practice. This will
enable them to jump straight into the
workforce with all the necessary
knowledge and capabilities.
High Return on Investment
Diploma courses provide students with
a faster path way to complete a
qualification and enter the workforce.
A diploma qualification will help
students in successfully entering the
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workforce. It will help them in earning
a better award rate in faster time and
less financial investment than a
university degree.
Accelerated Career Pathway
Beginning with a diploma helps you to
accelerate your journey of the
qualification ladder while you work.
Students can shorten the time it takes
to complete a Bachelor or Postgraduate
qualification.
The Best Choice for Cost-Effective
Education
Diploma has proven itself to be a more
flexible, accessible and adaptable
platform for educating and skilling
Indian education than university
education. Importantly, given the rising
cost of formal education, diploma
courses are also a more cost-effective
training option for businesses and
individuals. The cost of diploma varies
with the institute.
Diploma Can Be Completed in
Significantly Less Time
University degrees require minimum of
3 years for full time degree while
maximum period for completing
diploma is 3 years, and most diplomas
can be completed within a year. The
amount of time you spend on education
will be lessened, allowing you to enter
the workforce and reap the benefits
sooner. So diploma is the best option
for the students who don’t want to
invest too much time for study.
Greater and Fairer Accessibility
Generally, universities do look for
specific exam scores for accepting into
their courses. There are so many exams
in India to take an admission for
degree. Scores of these exams are
important for students who want to
pursue a degree course; on other hand,
diploma courses are less reliant on
these scores, giving a better chance of
being accepted into the course of your
choice.
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Better Pass Rates
The student pass rate for diploma
courses is more than university
courses. In general, most of the degree
courses have a theory based syllabus,
while diploma is practical based. As a
result, the passing rate of diploma
students is more than that of degree
students.
More Experience
Experience is the one thing which is of
utmost importance in any industry.
Diploma holders are exposed to an
industry earlier than the degree
holders. As a result, they get extra
experience than degree holders.
Because of the experience, they have a
scope of better payment and better
growth opportunities in industries.
Improved Self Esteem
The most important thing about a
diploma that makes students stand a
little bit straighter and taller is that it
boosts their self-esteem and
confidence. There’s an extra sense of
accomplishment when you complete
your diploma. You have accomplished
something that no one can ever take
away from you. One can lose the
physical degree certificate and may
move on from the job that your
diploma helped you attain, but they
will never lose the skillsets that they
have. Even when tough times fall, they
know they have what it takes to start
something and finish it successfully,
and that is priceless.
Entering the workforce can be difficult,
but with the right qualifications,
students will be able to easily find a job
and utilize their skills. In many cases, a
diploma is the best answer: it comes at
a fraction of the cost, time and effort,
and often better sets students up for
their new career. T R
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I n this age of mass production when everything must be
planned and designed, design has become the most
powerful tool with which man shapes his tools and
environments (and, by extension, society and himself)”
(Victor Papanekin ‘Design for the Real World’ 2nd ed.
‘Preface’).
Design is human-centered, in that, it essentially reflects
human needs and wants, as well as the central ideas and
artistic, cultural perceptions of the time. The designer, with
empathy, is expected to accommodate aesthetic, economic,
technological, and commercial constraints and arrive at an
appropriate synthesis - in a cumulative process of problem
solving, goal orienting, questioning of assumptions,
conceptual thinking, planning, decision making and
creation. Design as an activity involves a wide spectrum of
professions in which architecture, interiors, products,
services, and visual communications, all take part, with the
overarching intention of enhancing the quality of life while
transforming societies.
Visual communication design can truly function both as a
product and an activity. It is the activity of planning,
conceiving, envisaging, and creating visual
communications, the implementation of which is via
industrial means, and generative of broad-casting particular
messages to specific audiences. This is done so as to elicit a
response that is inevitably related to the feelings,
knowledge, attitudes, and the behavior of audiences as
members of a society. A piece of communication design is
an ‘object’ created by that activity.
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Communication design is art, craft, technology and social
science as well. It is an art because it grapples with forms
and calls for acute awareness of and sensitivity to the visual
vocabulary of places and peoples. It is a social science for
the very simple reason that it is always aimed at people, and
disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, and psychology
have much to offer to the creation of effective and
appropriate communications. It is a craft because the
technology that is deployed requires comprehension that
cannot rely exclusively on the automated systems that
actualize it. It is a technology because it is always produced
via means of industry. Communication design is a sensitive,
intellectual and pragmatic discipline, which engages many
strata of human activity: sensitivity to the visual domain,
awareness of culture, analytical power, sensitivity to
difference, flexibility of the mind, lucidity of judgment,
technical grasp, and interpersonal skills. In contemporary
society, where information is a central, vital commodity, the
importance of visual communication design is only limited
by the quality of the designers that a society produces.
Given the preeminence of visual vocabulary in our cultures
in general, and the escalating quantum of visual information
in particular, visual communication designers can make
meaningful contributions to the effectiveness, clarity,
aesthetic, and economic viability of the rapidly expanding
flow of information. From print, publications, layout and
cover design, packaging, to visual identity design, digital
design, branding languages, poster, illustration, advertising
design, to way-finding and environmental graphics - visual
communication designers can enable this information flow
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 Prof. Milindo Taid is the Head of
Department, School of Design,
Whistling Woods International. He is
former faculty in Communication
Design at the National Institute of
Design (NID), Ahmedabad and former
Head of New Media, NID. He is also
one of the founding faculty members of
the Communication Design programme
at the MIT Institute of Design, Pune.
With over 19 years in teaching,
research and academic administration
across India and abroad, several
student projects that he has guided
Prof. Milindo Taid have had national as well as
international recognition. He is a
recipient of a European Union doctoral
scholarship at the University at
Politècnica de València, València, Spain.

and contribute remarkably to the quality of our societies and our

lives.

In a somewhat recent development, social marketing has furthered the

traditional domain of communication design. While there have been
communicators with good intentions for years aplenty, communications aiming
to address social problems were generally conceived with a great deal of naivety
– producing ideas with little or no change heralding impact. However, over time,
there has been a gradual adoption and adaptation of the experiences of commercial
advertising, and that has been effectively put in the service of the public good via
socially aware communications.

All societies develop, evolve and transform within a permanent flow of information
exchange. The urban environment, the public transportation system and the mass media
ecology are vital sources of information that both express and build culture in myriad
ways. For eg. Advertising seeds cultural models of behavior and appearance, and in
turn promotes lifestyles, choices and cultural values. As can be seen, design as a
profession has great responsibilities. The aim of communication design is to affect the
behavior, knowledge and attitudes of people - something that occurs after the
communication takes place. Visual communication design, variously reflects how social
roles get defined, how cultural consensus is built, and how a cultural language is
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 Ambition Institute of Technology:
Committed to Excel in Imparting World-Class Education
The Institute aims to give enlightened
citizens equipped with the technical
knowledge and power of innovation
to the society.
Ambition Institute of Technology (AIT) was established
in 2009 by the Ambition Educational Society. Enabled with
rich leadership, AIT aims at setting new benchmarks in the
field of education and research. The institute is ideally
located between Varanasi and Mughalsarai Railway Station
on G.T Road Parao, with excellent transport facilities.
Exceptional Educational and Infrastructural Facilities
The institute is spread over 22 acres of lush green and
pollution free campus. It has state of art campus with all
modern facilities and amenities such as 24 hrs internet
access with Wi-Fi connections, several play grounds and
sport courts. The institute has modern class rooms with all
gadgets. The institute has fully equipped labs and
workshops. The library is well stocked with large reading
rooms; library is open till late hours for student's
convenience. AIT also includes high-quality auditorium and
seminar hall.AIT has highly qualified, experienced and
committed faculty members and highly motivated admin
staff. For student’s holistic growth, the institute organizes
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regular seminars, workshops and invites guest lecturers
from reputed institutes such as IIT-BHU & IIT-MUMBAI.
The institute devotes lots of resources and time for proper
and overall development of faculties and staff.
The institute is affiliated to Board of Technical Education,
Lucknow, U.P and is approved by All India Council for
Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
Major Awards and Recognitions
AIT has received several awards and recognitions
throughout its illustrious journey. Ambition Institute of
Technology, Varanasi earned the prestigious “National
Education Excellence Award-2015” from Federation of
Industry Trade and Services (FITS) in association and
support of AICTE, New Delhi. The institute also received
the most emerging and preferred “Polytechnic Diploma
Engineering Institute of the Year” for providing superior
learning experience and “SEVACHAKRA PURASKAR”
for lifetime achievements/efforts on national basis by “All
India Economy Survey Award Council” (AIESAC). Also
in the previous year, it has received Education Excellence
Award -2013, for “Best Upcoming Polytechnic College
in Uttar Pradesh” from Brands Academy, New Delhi.
Career Opportunities and Exposures
AIT provides a wide range of career opportunities to the
students. Polytechnic Diploma engineering passouts get
offers from various industries. The institute provides
employment opportunities in various fields including
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automobile industry, various government sector undertakings, aviation

companies, and many more.

Future Plans
The Ambition Group of Institutions, Parao, Varanasi marches
continuously towards the road of success. The college is striding
towards greater heights year by year. AIT acknowledges the corporate
world for its remarkable support towards its growth and development.
The ambition group has launched its new venture in 2016: Pt. Harish
Mishra Private ITI (Industrial Training Institute)-Electrician and Fitter
Trade. The institute is affiliated to National Council on Vocational About the
Training (NCVT), New Delhi & Directorate General of Training (DGT) Chairman
(erstwhile DGE&T, Ministry of Labour and Employment) in the
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Chairman Shri Subhash Mishra,
It has also launched Ambition Gurukul, a premier institute for IIT-JEE is a well travelled personality.
& NEET, NTSE. The institute also aims at launching the proposed After Graduating from Mumbai
courses – B.Tech (Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics & University, he joined LIC as a
Communication), and B.Pharma (AKTU, Lucknow, U.P).
“Career Agent” and aerated
Words of Trust several records and became
“I want to thank all the AIT teachers who have taught me all the trend – setter in insurance
important lessons in life. Ambition Institute has made me realize that I industry. After completing about
could do something great in my life. With my teachers and family 40 years in Mumbai, he along
blessings, I was always among meritorious students. I kept my promise
and word given to my Faculty and Family. I again want to thank my
with his family members
college, teachers, family and friends for always staying by my side.” decided to give back something
Anubhav Srivastava to society and thus “Ambition
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Institute of Technology” was
Passing Out Year: 2017. established under his visionary
“I am very grateful to my Ambition College faculty members and
leadership. Mr. Subhash Mishra
college management team for providing us the best teaching and is very innovative, positive and
learning environment that every student needs and every parents wish. great team - leader. Under his
The teaching methodology of AIT faculty is very lucid, interactive and leadership and guidance, AIT
mind blowing. They really work on students mind and guide them in reached a very prestigious
such a way that they don’t feel pressure of exam.”
Shilpi
position in technical education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering within a very short span of time.
Passing Out Year: 2017. T R

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 E xams have been around for centuries now, so have
study tactics and advice; in spite of students
considering them as necessary devil. Although
latest research shows that the conventional ways and
wisdom about how to learn are being disapproved.
Education is evolving faster than it has ever before. With
this, there is a need to change the ways in which the
students learn. While learning and remembering facts and
working over piles of notes and books may still be
necessary to score high marks, it is, in fact, creative
thinking and a deeper understanding of conceptions that
assures lasting long-term success and growth. To make the
process of preparing for examinations not only more
effective, but also more pleasant and less stressful, here are
some tips that every 21st-century learner can adapt or
follow.

Mindset is everything

Before attempting to study, you need to make sure you are

in the right mindset. It is important that you study for the
right reasons. Learning is a joint venture between
development and success, and not a hostile takeover or war.
Make sure your intent to study is sorted. You need to ask
yourself why you want to learn; is it to get an ‘A’ or is it to
get admitted to your dream university.

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Many people look at studying as a compulsory task, not a
pleasure or a prospect to learn. Although being this is
reasonable, but scientists have found that how you approach
something and mindset matters almost as much as what you
do. Mindset is the key factor when it comes to smart study.
Although grades and money are essential, if they are your
sole intention to learn something, it will keep you from
enjoying your studies, and probably also keep you from
learning.
Attaching an extrinsic reward to any activity significantly
reduces the intrinsic joy of the activity. Your performance at
a particular task can seriously suffer if you focus on the
results of an activity instead of the process. Think positively
when you study; and remind yourself of your skills and
aptitudes. Always aim at making yourself better at your
work.
Pace Yourself, Brace Yourself
Watch your breath; it helps you calm your mind before you
sit down to study. Spending a few minutes focusing on your
breath can work wonders in helping you unruffle your mind,
and cultivate your attention. Various studies have shown
that working on your breath and mind enhances your focus
and concentration. Distractions are inevitable; one can only
be fully attentive when you have no thoughts, and this can
help you achieve your goal. When there is a distraction, a
person becomes frustrated and impatient; this is avoidable.
Set a timer for yourself about 20 or 25 minutes, and each
time you find yourself distracted, try to notice when it has
taken place. Then take a few more breaths and get back to
work. Practicing mindfulness regularly will eventually
allow you to have fewer distractions and will help manage
performance anxiety. Being in the right mind, calm, and
composed during the exam season allows you to focus on
the work at hand.
Stressing out during your exam will make you forget what
you have learned. To avoid this you need to take a moment
and stop working---take a deep breath. 3-5 deep breaths
should do the trick. It will help you calm yourself and
increase your focus.
Mix the New with the Old
“Old is gold”, with a slight integration of old studying
methods with new, they can work wonders. As technology
and ways of learning advance, there is a need for a constant
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upgrade in study strategies as well. For instance, using an
iPad to keep notes or watching a YouTube video to better
understand a concept is fine, but it’s crucial to remember
that some old-school strategies, like written practice, are
timeless. Nothing can beat a paper and pencil when it
comes to learning. Another way you should definitely
follow is flashcards and quizzing yourself. They help you
recollect and eventually remember during the exam.
Learning by Way of Technology
Our everyday life is surrounded by technology. To go
through the day, you need to be tech savvy. Due to the great
level of advancements in technology, it has taken over
everything, including the classrooms. Recent studies show
that integration of technology into the student’s life can
benefit a great deal. Technology helps build up greater
networks with people, growing content further than ever
before, and allows you to create new ideas.
Technology brings student closer to their dreams and helps
prepare them for their future careers. It provides the
opportunity to students to improve the communication with
their classmates and instructors by promoting collaboration.
Further, it helps student access up to date information easily
and quickly. Applying new technology like VR to a
traditional classroom set up, can boost the learning
experience and create new prospects.
Old ways together with new strategies can surely help you
excel in your exam, succeed in life, and help you become a
smart learner. When you study, rather than the quest to
achieve good grades or admission to college, engage in the
process of learning itself. Follow your breath, it is only
through breathing that you will be able to return to the
present moment, which will activate your body’s calming
response. This will allow you to think more clearly and
rationally. Use technology; it empowers you to be more
creative, connected, and to explore new opportunities. Try
blending these ways in your schedule while studying and
remember to work on your mindset; it will help build up
your attention and filter out distractions. Good luck! T R
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The real and practical experiences received by the people
with help of games, sports, arts, literary, culture, etc are
known as co-curricular activities earlier known as Extra-
curricular Activities. To a greater extent, the theoretical
knowledge gets strengthened and supplemented with
relevant co-curricular activities related to the content taught
in the classroom. Academic aspects of personality are solely
accomplished by classroom, while aesthetic development,
character building, spiritual growth, physical growth, moral
values, creativity, etc. are supported by co-curricular
activities. The execution of academic contents like
frankness and clarity in language, creativity and innovation,
and overall personality development is supported by co-
curricular activities. It helps to develop co-ordination,
adjustment, speech fluency, extempore expressions, etc.
among students both at the college as well as in the society.
Role of Co-curricular Activities in Student’s Life
Besides academics, co-curricular and extra co-curricular
activities play instrumental role in shaping and making
overall growth and development of human mind. No doubt,
one should primarily focus on academic activities to learn
and excel the scholarly qualities. However, it is extra co-
curricular activities like sports, games, art and culture, etc
that provide a good platform for a child/student to outshine
his/her latent potentials to compete with the challenges that
come on his/her way. In fact, it enables the
children/students to enter into the unopened doors of their
lives and become wise enough to go on the ways of the
world. The co-curricular activities such as their
participation in group activities like debates, quizzes, group
discussion, essay completions, brain storming sessions,
their interaction with peer groups, etc. make them learn
practically and enter into the real life challenges and
overcome them by their knowledge and competence. The
co-curricular activities facilitate in the multi-facets
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development of various domains of mind and personality
such as intellectual development, emotional development,
social development, moral development and aesthetic
development. Creativity, enthusiasm, energetic, and positive
thinking are some of the important outcomes of the
personality development achieved by co-curricular
activities.
Acquisition of knowledge is not limited to what are in
books and other sources of literature. Rather knowledge is
based on what one learns through the experiences of one’s
real life. There are many human beings suffering from
many problems which are more psychological than
physical. Contentment in life rests on the mental
satisfaction that varies from person to person and society to
society. A great Indian poet Kabeer had knowledge in
himself yet he needed interaction with such a mentor who
can enlighten him. Therefore he went to seek the shelter of
his guru Ramanand. The world knows well who Kabeer is
today.
Importance and Benefits of Co-curricular Activities
• It brings healthy competition amongst the students.
• The overall career of student shines and the leadership
qualities grows in the students.
• It empowers and helps the students to express themselves
freely.
• These activities help the students not only to be wise but
also be fit and energetic in their lives. It also inculcates the
values to respect other’s view and feeling.
• The student gets exposure to organize activity, to develop
skills, to co-operate and co-ordinate in different situations.
It also provides ample opportunity for self-identification
and self-assessment in different situations and
circumstances.
• It provides sufficient skill how to behave and manage the
situation when they are in contact with organizers, fellow
participants, teachers, and people outside the school
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during cultural activity.

• It develops a sense of belongingness and it becomes very
important in decision making situations
• It enhances the interest in the academics.

Role of Academic Institutions in Organising

Co-curricular Activities

If an institution does not promote the extra-curricular and

Co-curricular activities in proper direction, students might
probably go into a situation where they will find chaos with
no fruitful outcome. Therefore, the extra-curricular and
Co-curricular activities should not only be promoted by the
institution but suitable mentors should be provided for the
same. From level of school to the university, the teachers
have great role to enrich their student in all respect through
Co-curricular activities. Although the role of teachers in the
overall personality development of student is almost
unlimited even some of them are listed below:

• The institute/university must plan the different activities to Prof S. N. Singh

be carried out systematically throughout the year without
much disturbance of academic.
• The concerned faculty member should provide sufficient
opportunity to their students to perform Co-curricular
activities without any stress.
• The institute should introduce some innovative
programmes and encourage the students to effectively
participate.
Conclusion
The academic institutions in their curriculum provide the
co-curricular activities for development of the right brain.
These facilitate skills of listening, language, fine and gross
motor activity, discipline and expression, patience and
leadership; all the while reaching the inner core of all that is
fine about the human being. The virtues hidden in the inner
cores of students can be explored with the help of co-
curricular activities. It also helps the students being in the
expression and active manifestation of their noble
tendencies like, humility, continence, service, generosity,
benevolence, ethics, moral, etc. It is also helpful for the
natural reflections of basic instincts that found the basis of
evolution of character of human being. The students can
make worth use of their immense potential and available
opportunities and resources only with the active
participation in the co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities. T R
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prof S. N. Singh obtained his M. Tech.
and Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering
from Indian Institute of Technology
Kanpur, in 1989 and 1995, respectively.
Presently, he is serving as the Vice-
Chancellor, Madan Mohan Malaviya
University of Technology, Gorakhpur.
Dr Singh received several awards
including Young Engineer Award
2000 of Indian National Academy of
Engineering, Khosla Research Award
of IIT Roorkee, and Young Engineer
Award of CBIP New Delhi (India), 1996.
Prof Singh is recipient of Humboldt
Fellowship of Germany (2005, 2007) and
Otto-monsted Fellowship of Denmark
(2009-10). His research interests include
power system restructuring, FACTS,
power system optimization & control,
power quality, wind power, etc.

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 Birla Technical Training Institute
Committed to Achieve, Sustain, and Foster
Unparalleled Excellence in Technical Education
The institute aims to be a leading institute of
technical education & equable as a centre of
excellence for knowledge seekers by offering high
standard quality education to the students &
making them feel logically superior & ethically
strong.
Birla Technical Training Institute (BTTI) was established
in 1988 by the pioneering industrialist Syt. B.K. Birla. It is
one of the first private polytechnic colleges of Rajasthan.
Currently it is running four branches: Computer Science
Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical
Engineering; and Electronics Engineering. The branch of
Computer Science Engineering has an intake of 120
students. The Mechanical Engineering has a capacity of 60
students, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering
branches have an intake of 60 students each.
The BTTI College is spread across 10 acres of lush green
land with extensive plantation. The institute has fully
furnished library having more than 18000 books and a
hi-tech computer centre. The ground floor of the institute is
mainly used for administrative offices, workshops, and
laboratories while the first floor is used for classes. Institute
has well-furnished lecture theatre with video conferencing
facility.
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It has a boy’s hostel of capacity 150 students having 2
seater & 3 seater rooms. The hostel has a hygienic mess,
sports facilities, and common room. Girls are
accommodated in the engineering college hostel.
The institute has a canteen and medical facility is provided
in Birla Sarvajanik Hospital, Pilani. Institute has two well-
furnished air conditioned guest houses available to facilitate
the guests and parents. 24 hours power and water back up is
provided. Institute provides accommodation to the faculty
inside the campus.
Exceptional Career-Oriented Academic Facilities
The institute provides excellent infrastructure facilities to
the students. They have highly qualified and experienced
faculty members which help to motivate students with
industry oriented education and employment opportunities.
Institute boasts of nearly 100 % placement for the eligible
students. Also many students go for higher studies in top
colleges of Rajasthan.
It is the only college in India which is producing state
merits in all the courses every year since its inception. Most
of the state toppers in branches running in the institute are
from BTTI. It has produced maximum number of
Bhamashah awardees (overall state topper from all
branches).
Apart from polytechnic diploma engineering, the institute is
partner institute (PI) of IGNOU for running BCA & MCA.
The institute is also an authorized center for NIELIT, ‘O’
level course.
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Major Affiliations and Recognitions

BTTI has accomplished various landmarks throughout its illustrious
journey. The institute is approved by AICTE New Delhi and is affiliated
to Board of Technical Education Rajasthan. BTTI has been nominated
by BTER for Outstanding Institute Award for Northern India.

Noteworthy Alumni
The institute has produced numerous graduates who have achieved
success in various walks of life. Some of the accomplished alumni of
BTTE include Jitendra Sharma: Linux Server Administrator, Emizen
Tech Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur; Rahul Mandowara: CEO, Sovox Renewables
Pvt. Ltd (earlier he worked at Wipro); Saurabh Aggarwal: Managing
Director at Indiaresults.com; and Ajeet Singh Tanwar of India's Got Astute Leadership
Talent fame (Brain Bang Popper Dance).

Words of Trust The key factor behind the

“When I joined BTTI, I felt as a loner because all my friends were doing
their 12th, but soon I realized that BTTI wasn’t just a college, it’s a success of the Institute is the
family that looks out for every child of its. constant support from the Birla
At BTTI, it’s on you if you want to learn about engineering, but one
thing you’ll surely learn at BTTI, is how to be responsible for your acts Group and the untiring effort of
and how to be responsible socially and how to be a better person.
the Principal of the Institute
The entire faculty at BTTI is soft spoken and highly knowledgeable, they
are always enthusiastic when it comes to spreading knowledge, and so if
Mr. Manoj Kumar Gaur under
you are curious, then BTTI is the right place to be. the able guidance of Dr.
There are cultural and sports events that occur regularly inside the P.S.Bhatnagar, Chairman, BTTI.
institute premises as they focus on all round development of students. It
gives you a completely different perspective on management skills and The hard work and transparent
team work.” – Melroy Noel Tully ethical practices of the faculty,
“In BTTI Pilani, the college life gave me a new experience. The coupled with the creative
college’s infrastructure is good and the faculty is experienced and very
cooperative too. Our college provides good technical and global intellect of the students helped
exposure as well. Students from our college have participated in various
sports activities like Tech-Utsav. Various technical and non-technical,
the Institute to reach new
social events that are held in our college often add colors and vision to heights.
a student’s life. Hostel facilities are far better. It felt to me like a second
home. Placements provided are excellent. Overall college life in BTTI
Pilani is very good. I am missing those days very much. Thank you so
much BTTI Family.” – Diwakar Kumar T R

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Flipped Cl a ssrooms:
Revolutionizing Education Innovatively
T echnological advancements have drastically
affected our lives in many different ways.
Our day-to-day activities have been made
easier and complicated tasks can be performed easily
and in a jiffy. Different sectors like education,
and mentors. But, it also comes with a mixed bag of advantages and
disadvantages.

The Advantages of Flipped Classrooms

Learning at One’s Own Pace
transport, and healthcare, have received a major Flipped learning provides students the option of studying and
facelift with the implementation of digital completing their projects and assignments whenever and wherever
technologies. they want (provided they submit the assignments on time).

The education sector has undergone massive changes In-depth Study and Analysis of the Subject
thanks to these technological developments. Latest Flipped learning provides students the scope to research, study, and
digital technologies are gradually making their way conduct thorough analysis of the subject. With the help of flipped
into the education sector. Most of the schools and technologies, students can delve deeper into the learning material.
colleges are these days utilizing and implementing Teachers can offer advanced learning materials to students who want
modern technologies to provide students the best more challenging sessions.
possible educational experience. Teachers aim at
clarifying the students' doubts and queries properly
and innovatively along with providing them a lasting
experience. With the passage of time, educational
technology has evolved drastically and has
introduced groundbreaking changes in this sector.

Flipped classrooms have emerged as an indispensible

part of this flourishing ed-tech industry. It is an
innovative concept in education which utilizes IT and
advanced technology in education, introducing
innovation and interaction into the field. In this
approach, the in-class time in educational institutions
is used for clearing doubts and queries of students,
and for assessing and meeting the needs of individual
students. Students are provided with course materials
for studying outside the classroom. These materials
may include pre-recorded video sessions, reading
assignments, power point presentations, or research
assignments. During the class, teachers help students
work through course materials both individually and
in groups, and contribute in enhancing the learning
process.

Flipped learning enhances education and helps in

taking it to the next level. It brings a tremendous
change in traditional education. Flipped classrooms
provide students the direct access to knowledge and
also assist teachers in performing as better coaches
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Better Preparation for Teachers and Students
Teachers can use flipped learning tools to improve the
teaching–learning process. Students can use these tools to properly
complete their homework and other related assignments. Moreover,
flipped learning tools assist teachers in tracking students’ progress
and viewing their results. It helps the teachers in assessing the
strengths and weaknesses of students, so that they can take
necessary steps accordingly for the improvement of the students.
Furthermore, it helps teachers to identify errors in thinking or
concept application.
Recycling and Reusing Lectures
Flipped learning tools provide the option of reusing the prepared
lectures and sessions. Students can reuse the lecture sessions as per
their convenience. Moreover, teachers can prepare digital lectures
which can be reused for the next year.
The Advantage of Transparency
Flipped classes also provide the advantage of transparency. Parents
can take a look at their children’s video lectures as per their
convenience. In case children don’t understand a concept, parents
can take help of flipped learning tools to explain and help them.
The Disadvantages of Flipped Classrooms
Issues Related to Technology
Flipped classes depend on proper internet access and connectivity. If
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there are issues related to technology and internet
connectivity, problems with proper implementation
of flipped classrooms may also emerge.
Problems with Organization
Implementing flipped classrooms for the first time
will require a lot of management and organizing.
Teachers will have to introduce an entirely new and
different concept of flipped classes to the students.
This process may take some time as the students
have to transition from a more passive form of
learning to an active form of learning.
Lack of Motivation
Students should always be motivated to complete
their homework, study properly, and be prepared for
the class. If they don’t, they would be easily
distracted by other things. Teachers should provide
the basic and necessary knowledge to the students in
the classroom. Otherwise, it will be difficult for the
students to delve deeper into the subject matter by
using flipped learning tools. Teachers should
motivate the students to complete their assignments
and homework; otherwise the implementation of
flipped classrooms will be useless.
Flipped Classrooms are not for Every Student
Flipped classroom is an innovative and unique
concept in the field of education. It shifts from the
track of traditional education system and introduces
modern and interactive teaching–learning techniques.
Flipped classrooms require a lot of self-discipline.
Many students may be accustomed to the traditional
teaching–learning procedure, and may find it difficult
to cope with flipped classroom techniques.
Flipped classrooms come along with a mixed bag of
advantages and disadvantages. The question still
stays, whether its advantages will outweigh its
disadvantages? For using flipped classes to their
advantage, teachers and parents will have to
cooperate and motivate the students to study and do a
lot of work by themselves at home. Parents should
support and cooperate with the students, and help
them in properly utilizing flipped learning tools.
They should try to solve their child's doubts and
queries related to their studies.
Flipped classroom is a major step towards an
educational revolution. Though this method may not
be that successful in elementary school, but can be
efficiently utilized for college and university level
education. If utilized resourcefully, flipped learning
can help students to delve deeper into learning
materials and assist them where needed. T R
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1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
www.curtis.edu
 ICFAI University Dehradun
Transforming Education Innovatively
The University offers world class, innovative,
career-oriented professional post graduate
and undergraduate programs through inclusive
technology-aided pedagogies to equip students with
the requisite professional and life skills along with
social sensitivity and high sense of ethics.
ICFAI University Dehradun (IUD) is a constituent of
ICFAI Group that is widely recognized as a center of
excellence in the education sector. The Group comprises of
11 Universities, 9 B-Schools, 7 Tech Schools, and 5 Law
Schools. The Dehradun campus was established in 2003,
and it houses four schools of higher learning, namely,
ICFAI Tech School, ICFAI Law School, ICFAI Business
School, and ICFAI Education School. It conducts 17
programs, including Ph.D in all the Schools. The University
is recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act,
1956.
ICFAI is a student centric university. It has evolved into an
institution that grooms its students into innovative and
ethically grounded individuals, who then become capable of
managing a change in a global professional environment
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and serving the nation with the utmost devotion. The
University focuses on holistic development of the students.
The structure and syllabi of its academic programs are
benchmarked, with best of the institutions. In addition,
various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are
conducted for bringing out and sharpening the talent of its
students, such as bridge programs, soft skill development
programs, and stress management programs.
Accomplished Alumni
ICFAI University Dehradun maintains regular interaction
with its alumni. The professional success of their alumni
provides an impetus and a strong motivation to their present
students. Their select accomplished alumni with
Entrepreneurship Initiatives are:
Mr. Navneet Kumar, B.Tech (CSE) of batch 2012. While
he was pursuing B.Tech, inspired through the Internship
Program, established a company “Planeer Technologies
Pvt Ltd” in Dehradun in 2011. Presently, he is the
Managing Director of the Company that provides Web and
Software Solutions for the Clients as per their requirements.
Mr. Mayank Trivedi, B.Tech of batch 2014. He was
inspired by the idea of online grocery stores, and
accordingly established an e-commerce company
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“Rashanwaala” in association with another alumnus of ICFAI

University, Mr. Prateek.

Mr. Shubham Handa, B. Tech (CSE) of batch 2016, inspired by

security issues, did a course on Network Security along with his
regular studies. Currently he is with ACSG Corp. - Homeland
Security, an ICT solution firm located at Qatar.

Career Opportunities and Exposures About the

ICFAI University, Dehradun has established good professional Vice Chancellor
relations with its recruiters who come back for repetitive recruitment
indicating the confidence in their students. Such recruiters include Dr. Pawan K. Aggarwal is the Vice
Mindfire Solutions, Nihilent Technologies, tBits Global among others. Chancellor of the University. He holds
a Ph.D.in Economics from the
For each program, ITS Internship is mandatory that provides an
prestigious Delhi School of
opportunity to work on real-life problems in actual working Economics, University of Delhi. He is
conditions, and bridge the gap between theory and practice. This endowed with about 38 years of rich
enables students to experience the rigors of a professional experience as an acclaimed
organization. This effective partnership with the industry also academician, policy advisor, trainer,
facilitates faculty development through involvement with the students administrator, and institution builder,
in real-time projects, curriculum updating through feedback from including about eight years as
industry, and consultancy opportunities. Director/Associate Pro Vice Chancellor
of an educational institute of repute.
Words of Trust He has served as a consultant to
Ankit Tibriwal, Class of 2014, Assistant Manager, Cognizant various international organizations
“The range of subjects offered at the ICFAI Tech School helped me to such as World Bank (WB), Department
for International Development (DFID-
widen my skills and personality. The facilities at ICFAI Tech School
UK), United Nations Development
are high end and at par with the best of Tech-Schools. Faculty Program (UNDP), and United States
constantly seeks improvement and this has made me feel at home in Agency for International Development
my corporate job. My time at the Tech School gave wings to my (USAID). He has conducted more than
dreams, and certainty to my future, and a meaningful life.” 70 research studies, authored 9 books
and published 21 Research Papers of
Varun Garg, Class of 2016, Senior Software Developer, Mindfire, practical relevance in
India National/International Journals of
“The roots of goodness are in the soil of appreciation for goodness. repute. He has been the Chief Editor of
ICFAI Tech School, has always cheered and guided its students. It is four peer reviewed, bi-annual research
a source of love and support in good times and encouragement in bad journals of decent standing in the
times. It helps to imbibe characteristics such as sincerity, hard work disciplines of management, law,
computer applications, and mass
and ability to survive in any environment.” T R
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 Highlight

W here there is a will, there is a way, and where there

is no way; you have to create one. Education is not
a smooth road on which any being can dally upon
naively in a way suitable to him; rather it requires steady
efforts by the individual for crossing every hurdle so that he
becomes strong in the long run of life. Optimizing from the
perspective of students, diploma courses have started to get
really high on demand by today’s generation.

Talking about the choice of students, diploma courses are not

only less hectic and easily available for the students of any
arena, but are also financially and proximally feasible to
dwellers of any class in economy. Specifically referring about
diploma courses in business management, they are short
spanned and have various time formats, which is very
appealing to students. They are often classified as distance
education, regular classroom mode and online mode. The wide
range also includes fast track Diploma in business management
which is 3-6 months long.

Scope in View
“A fixed deadline and a flexible scope are a deadly
combination”- Henry Ford, management techniques expert and
renowned American entrepreneur.

Both government and private organizations require skilled man

power to handle human resource, finance & accounting and
day-to-day regular operation of the work sphere. Diploma
holders can secure entry level management jobs at the wide
market of companies, business houses & organizations. The
scope is unlimited to any field owing to its application
simplicity in any organization.

• Program Manager- In relation to system engineering,

business transformation, industrial output and change
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 enhancing performance of a company is done by program manager. Capable individuals who can turn their talent
into stream of managerial benefit for the company can outrage their potential by pursuing diploma in this field.

• Financial Planner- Having adequate communication skill and interpersonal tricks with financial knowledge
can beneficiate a student to see his career as a financial planner. Molding a company's budget plans, investment
schemes and saving fissures can be his platform to show his talent. For this field, a new section of diploma in
finance management has opened and is being widely chosen by students.

• Diploma in Risk and Insurance management - When businesses are expanding globally, a horde of
opportunities is springing up, requiring this field to be covered more by risk management techniques such as
insurance. The current insurance market yearning at 77000 crore is expected to stir up at 17% per announce
companies. Many big businesses have joined hands with insurance companies to provide material for financial
risk. A great demand has surged up for trained and skilled professionals who can access this field. This owes to
be the key reason why the course of diploma in risk and insurance management is gaining popularity.

Expansion of Idea and Unprecedented Challenges

Accounting back from days of independence in the late 1940s, India was having a total of 53 polytechnic
institutes which had acceptance rate of 4000 students. But now ushering a new era in 2018, we have a more than
800 government and private polytechnic institutes which accept and intakes more than 600,000 students yearly.
However there are many challenges to this expanding idea due to new technology phase and lack of addressors
for the same.

A)High Technology in Utilization of Engineering Skills

Everywhere high technology is pacing up the ace of students whether applied theoretically or practically.
However, installment of required techs involves a huge amount of expenditure which is to be managed by college
trust. This results in increase in college fees and course, expensing at the cost of financially suffering students.
Nevertheless, if new technology implementation is denied, then it results in the loss of students as it affects their
learning culture.

B)Training and Assessment of Teachers

The Research and Development Team at Faculty board sometimes fails to be updated. Appraisals and trainings at
which teachers are patronized tend to be satisfactory but delivering excellent performance every time while
teaching the students is something one needs to focus upon. A lack of attention in this field has started to question
the quality of education being imparted to students. Another curriculum of exchanging faculties sometimes proves
out to be not so consoling as there a is difference in student-teacher management at colleges.

A Dawn to Face Diploma Challenges

Various methods of improvisation have emerged to tackle the mentioned issues which to a great extent have
colonized the effects on students as well as teachers. An increase in amount of funding by government for
installation of upgraded resources lies as a measure to break the financial constraints on students. More insights
for fighting challenges in this endeavor include increased support for instructors and teachers in a pedagogical
way. However, in some institutes it has proved out that students designing their own program and policies is also
an effective way to tackle gaps between management and students body. In this changing era of dynamic
development, every institute aims to be the best for each of its students through its courses. Students can also reap
the same by being passionate. In other words, one can quote the spirit of Anthony D’ j Angelo for any learner.

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 Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
(An Autonomous Institute Diploma (2nd Shift) ):
Nurturing Resilient and Treasured Human Resources
The college aspires to be a globally
recognized institute committed to excellence
in academics, research, knowledge creation
and delivery to develop socially-responsible
professionals
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT) is one of the
excellent technical education providers in the state of
Maharashtra. It is located near Islampur, 7 km away from
Peth-Naka off to Pune-Bangalore highway. The college has
a green beautiful campus that spreads across 17 hectors and
has building area of approx. 53,029 Sq.m. It is a part of
renowned Kasegaon Education Society that was established
in 1945 by a visionary leader, Rajarambapu Patil. RIT has
developed a reputation of developing exceptional scientific
and engineering skills among its students.
The society started small by operating schools in nearby
villages but today it has grown to a mammoth size which
presently has 31 primary & secondary schools and 15
higher educational institutes under its roof. Shri. Jayant
Patil, son of late Rajarambapu Patil is the prime force
behind this stupendous growth. Within short span of time he
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proved his mettle by expanding the society’s horizon across
various educational disciplines.
RIT’s Unique Culture for Nurturing Future Leaders
RIT is accredited with grade ‘A’ by NAAC and is known
among the educational space for inculcating the core and
exceptional technical skills along with other life skills for
the overall development of students. The college has a
robust team of adept faculty who are dedicated and always
ready to go an extra mile to widen the student’s horizon of
learning. RIT’s faculty encourages students to grasp the
concepts in order to taste success with high grades.
RIT believes practical based learning has far more deeper
impact on students’ mind than theoretical based teaching.
RIT’s learning techniques enable students to relate
problems to real life and motivate the learner to acquire and
apply the knowledge. This process not only makes the
learning effective, but interactive as well. Their focus
always remains to nurture resilient and treasured human
resources who are not only technically proficient, but
ethically sound.
Numerous Facilities at RIT
Central Workshop: Their well-equipped workshop that
consists of all advanced machinery exposes students to
practical learning in fitting, carpentry, pattern making,
smithy, tin-smithy, welding and more.
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Diploma
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Central Computing Facility: More than 130 P4 computers, six

servers, licensed softwares and other computer peripherals cater
students’ IT needs and make their learning more advanced.

Library: RIT’s fabulous Central Library contains a gigantic

collection of more than 80000 books to spread knowledge among
students of all engineering disciplines and management department.
It also provides students access to many vital e-resources like IEEE,
ASME, ASCE, Science Direct, JGate, and EBESCO.

Research and Development: They have a R&D center that

encourages students and faculty to showcase their expertise to the Mentor of RIT
world. In the last few years, RIT has proved its technical capability to
the world by successfully filing 38 patents and has received grants of
Rs.1.84 crore. Moreover, their seven products have commercialized Dr. Mrs S. S. Kulkarni is the
as well. Member Secretary BOG,
Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Kasegaon Education Society. She
Development: CIIED provides an ecosystem for early stage techno- has completed Ph. D. and M.E. in
startups, which contributes to social and strategic sectors besides
being responsible for generating employments and economic value. Civil-Const. & Management. Her
Apart from these, it provides technical training, aptitude training, soft focus always remains on imparting
skills training and others along with 100% placement rate, which tells
the prominence of RIT. quality education to students that
can lead them in technical sphere.
Words of Trust
“This is the place, which is directing me towards my career in an “We strive to ensure that students
efficient manner and in right time. College made me realize my goal gain holistic set of skills along with
and steps to reach them by overcoming my shortcomings. When I
introspect, I find the difference between me, before and now. Highly technical knowledge in order to
educated faculties are here. College is much disciplined. The college make them equip to address real
library is great place to meet, study, read and research any topic.”
- Sushant S. Mayekar, T.Y.Automobile R.I.T. Diploma. world problems. We constantly
motivate our faculty for continuous
“I think that college has really understood our need. Anyone can find
great combination of learning, team building and modifying upgrade to provide and promote
ourselves here. Well-equipped laboratories and classrooms with
interactive whiteboard creates urge for learning. A lot of personal
direction for future teaching-
attention one could find here. Amazing teachers, classmates everyone learning innovations” asserts
is very friendly and motivated to learn. I felt R.I.T. is one of the best
choices of my life.”- Sujit Shinde, T.Y. Mechanical, R.I.T. Diploma. T R Kulkarni.

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 Importance
of
Business Etiquettes
A successful business consists of a good strategy and a great team to implement it. There are very few people who make it
to the team of a successful business. These are people who have complete knowledge of their field, their competitors, and
are well versed in business etiquettes.

What are Business Etiquettes?

The business world consists of some unsaid rules which play a major role to identify your personality and to get you preference
over others in the competition. These rules are learnt through business etiquettes. It is the way you present yourselves, the way you
articulate your points, maintaining a positive body language, and so on. These business etiquettes are highly valued in the
business world and will take you much ahead in the competitive environment.

Business Etiquettes benefit you in the Following Ways

Makes you stand out

People with knowledge of business etiquettes will be visible in a crowd of people. A workplace consists of people from diverse
backgrounds and a person with good business etiquettes will always respect diversity and have a friendly body language.
Communicating clearly, without being misunderstood is another quality you learn through business etiquettes. Business
professionals very easily notice such people and prefer them over others.

Gains trust
One of the main pillars of business etiquettes are honesty and respect for time and space of others. With these qualities, you easily
gain trust of not just people in your own organization but also other organizations who might be working with you. With such
qualities, other organizations will always want to work with you and you become an asset for your company. Failure to practice
these values will be a limitation in your path to success.

Makes you confident

Business Etiquettes include the way you talk to different kinds of people, the way you dress up for different types of business
events, the way you eat and how to spot others with the same qualities as you. By these qualities you will automatically feel more
confident to walk into a room full of business professionals and will be able to talk without fumbling. Being confident will also
improve your body language and you will develop a positive and approachable aura around you.

Develops professionalism
Once you are trained in business etiquettes, it will help you reach for perfection in every task. You will know how to handle clients,
colleagues, and bosses. Business etiquettes are universal and will help you gain preference in the global world as well. Business
etiquettes are also helpful while communicating with clients on virtual platforms like emails and video calls because there are
certain rules to be followed while conducting interviews through social media platforms which you will learn through business
etiquettes. T R
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 Veteran’s Viewpoint

Himanshu Talwar

About the Author

Himanshu Talwar has a wide-ranging professional experience in Public Relations,
facilitating setting-up of companies, negotiations, and market expansion of businesses.
He has worked for the Government of Japan, Government of Poland, Government of El
Salvador, Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE), and several corporate houses.
He has won two National Level Awards for a significant contribution towards
management and vocational education. For more than a decade, he has been
conducting trainings/workshops for professionals and, for students–school, under &
post graduate to guide them in choosing the right career path. He has many articles,
research papers, industry reports published in India and abroad to his credit.

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