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ndia is a land of myriad architectural landmarks. The country houses some of the most historic structures in the world including the likes of Taj Mahal, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Golden Temple. It has to its credit some of the oldest planned cities in the world. Each structure portrays the country’s cultural richness. Over time, we have adopted architectural styles of different countries around the world and are combining them with our artistic finesse.

The advent of technological innovations has opened doors for numerous possibilities from an architectural viewpoint. We have already witnessed how technology is playing a major role in upgrading modern architecture to the next level. Leading architects and top architecture firms are collaborating to create revolutionary establishments. They are bringing cutting-edge technology into play with the objective of providing the audience a lasting experience.

Cultural Innovations in Indian Architecture

The passage of time has brought along with it many advanced architectural styles from around the world. In addition, there has been growing interest among private and public bodies to invest in development of architecture and landmarks.

Our country is a cultural hot-pot which provides the scope of healthy interactions between individuals of different castes, creeds, religions, and languages. Each individual brings along their own ideas and opinion, which contributes to a vast ocean of knowledge.

This cultural hybridization can be seen in Indian architecture, which is greatly influenced by Persian, Turkish, and Portuguese architectural styles. It is rich and vibrant; an amalgam of various cultural components which speaks for its diverse characteristic. Indian temples, mosques, and churches speak for the people’s devotion towards religion, their belief and cultural richness.

Architecture as a form of art has definitely evolved in India, but still holds tight to its roots. The magnificent monuments of the country are vivid examples of the same. T R

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VETERAN’S VIEWPOINT The Importance of Sustainable Architecture in Environmental Protection

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INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL Becoming a Listening Educator is Key to E ective Classroom Education

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FOCAL POINT Balance between Education & Life is Instrumental in Career Growth

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The Crown Jewels of Architecture Education in India “Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity” –Aristotle

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ndia has emerged as an educational hub over the past years focusing on quality career-oriented education. The country is embracing innovation and technical expertise in the field of education. Major transformations and the tremendous advancements around the world in technology have fuelled incredible competition among companies, industries, and countries. The architecture industry is not far behind. They always scout for skilled and dedicated people who can refurbish the arena of architecture and design with their creative ideas. This is where the leading institutes come into play. They provide the industry with the best skilled manpower equipped with brilliant reasoning, leadership, and communication skills.

The Knowledge Review thus introduces a special issue “The 10 Most Prominent Architecture Institutes, 2019” which highlights some of the best institutes in India which ensure that the students excel in the field of architecture and design, while maintaining a career-oriented approach. It showcases those institutes which have set a global standard in the field of education, innovation, research, design, training, and career development initiatives.

On the Cover, we have Chitkara University, a global leader promoting education, research, creativity, and entrepreneurship. This issue also includes Apeejay Institute of Technology - School of Architecture & Planning, Greater Noida; B. S. Abdur Rahman University; Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College Of Architecture For Women; MET, Faculty Of Architecture; Nirma University; Noida International University; Reva University; RV College of Architecture; and Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya.

We have also included educative articles by Anup Y. Attavar and Prince Raj Singh.

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The institute aims to be a globally recognized organization promoting academic excellence through interdisciplinary applied research and to expand realms of knowledge through innovation.

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stablished in 2004, Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture (CSPA) is a constituent of Chitkara University Punjab. Located along the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway, the institute is within easy reach of Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ambala, and Patiala. It is committed to excellence and is known for its vibrant academic environment, distinguished faculty, brilliant students, and proactive collaboration with industry.

semesters at Chitkara for study purposes. In addition, collaborative workshops with students and faculty of some French and Japanese Universities have become an annual feature.

The school runs a 5-year B.Arch. degree program, with an annual intake of 120 students. The program is organized in two stages. Stage one builds essential skills and sensibility required to work with professional architects. Stage two focuses on state-of-the-art practices, while also preparing students for graduate studies and research. An intensive 32 week long professional internship separates the two stages.

CSPA has designed its curriculum in such a way that it promotes a human-centric, context-specific design approach while addressing challenges of technology and issues of environmental sustainability, drawing upon wisdom of the past while adapting to current and changing needs of the industry. Their vision is to provide the necessary creative, technical, and soft skills, coupled with ample interface with the profession, and make the students technologically proficient, socially sensitive, and environmentally responsible.

CSPA has infrastructural facilities matching the industry standards, so that the students get to study in an environment conducive to the current practices of contemporary architecture needs. The students have access to department’s own library facility housed in over 300 sq Dedicated Faculty Shaping Students’ Careers meters of space with an exhaustive collection of about 5600 reputed volumes/journals/magazines. Additionally, e-books The school has a large body of professionally proficient, and archived students thesis and other important motivated, and committed core faculty, along with a band documentation works have been of experienced practitioners as procured from all over the globe for visiting faculty. Their cumulative We aim to carry out the expertise ranges from heritage ready reference to students/scholars. The computer lab conservation, construction academic process for has about 40 workstations equipped management, disaster risk achieving excellence and regularly updated with all the management, interior architecture, through active teacher- and so on- thus offering a latest licensed software relevant to the field of architecture. Other comprehensive, wholesome student-industry important facilities present in the resource base, and providing an participation department are a climate responsive in-house facility for students to workshop, a carpentry workshop, upgrade their competence and a surveying equipment lab. Other allied infrastructure constantly. They are actively involved in research and has students’ access to a laser cutting and 3-D modeling publication, with regular participation in national and machine and an exploration hub (aimed at providing a international events. Constant in-service training keeps window to the students for their entrepreneurial pursuits). them abreast with latest developments in the profession, as well as in education technology. Several among the faculty Promoting Excellence in Education have been awarded for their extraordinary achievements and contributions.

CSPA’s excellent standpoints in the architectural education industry have led students from various parts of India, Fostering a Culturally Vibrant Atmosphere Nepal, and Bhutan to join the institution. The university conducts a regular “Semester Exchange Program”, where CSPA organizes various cultural events on national days students from Spain, Korea, and Iceland spend one to two and annual students’ fests. The institute takes great pride in

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commemorating birth anniversaries of master architects every month through thematic competitions of poster making, sketching, quizzes, costume parades, and so on. They give special importance to the “Le Corbusier Day” which is celebrated every year in October with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm. Another annual event unique to CSPA is a week-long Design Charette held each July, in which each participating group involves vertical integration of students thereby fostering peer learning along with teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking. Yet another tradition observed is the annual celebration of the World Heritage Day in April, when the students organize a public exhibition of the historic places documented by them during the year and also visit neighboring village schools to sensitize them on their region’s natural and cultural resources.

Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities CSPA not only provides exceptional educational facilities, but also conducts a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to ensure overall development of the students. The students of CSPA have their own body divided into four houses viz. Ajanta, Ellora, Sikri, and Modhera which organize many annual and bi-annual functions with themes related to architecture and have many competitions to this effect. Sports are also encouraged and organized every year by the same students’ body.

The Visionary Director CSPA is managed under the competent guidance of the Director Prof. Dr. Ambuj Kumar. He is responsible for looking after the overall proceedings of the institute, ranging from framing of the syllabus to the development of the infrastructure. Dr. Kumar also plays the role of a mentor to the faculty members, wherein he guides them at various levels of academics and administration.

On the Research Front Right from its inception, CSPA has nurtured a culture of impactful research and publication. Besides “Concepts”, the annual publication of student’s work, the institute also brings out “Creative Space”, the bi-annual refereed architecture journal of Chitkara University (ISSN Print: 2321-3892; ISSN Online: 2321-7154), which is indexed in several renowned journal indexing agencies such as SHERPA, SCILIT, ZENODO, Scientific Indexing Service, and so on. The school also publishes its monthly newsletter “ARCHISCAPE” to provide an insight on the month’s activities.

Financial Assistance CSPA offers financial grants for meritorious students, including sponsorships for participation in advanced/extension courses and various competitions in India. Most interestingly, fully-funded semester exchanges are facilitated through the Erasmus Plus program, as and when available. Soft loans and “Earn-while-you-Learn” schemes are also available on a “Merit-cum-Means” basis for funding educational tours and other similar activities.

Remarkable Accreditations and Accomplishments CSPA has been accredited by the Council of Architecture (Formed by the

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Government of India under the Parliaments’ Architects act 1972). It has won several accolades at the Annual and Zonal Meets of National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA); NIASA Awards for Excellence in Under-Graduate Architectural Thesis (2014 & 2015); INTACH Heritage Awards for Excellence in Documentation (2016, 2018). Also, it has acquired top positions at the Earthquake Resistant Design Competition at IIT, Kanpur (2017); the Interior Design Competition by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) (2017), and so on.

Distinguished Collaborations CSPA has developed numerous international links and collaborations with many foreign universities. It organizes various week-long workshops annually where numerous visiting faculties from its global partners conduct lectures and workshops with the students to show pathways leading towards success. It has an active Semester Exchange Program with Universities of

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Alicante and Barcelona in Spain. The Students Mobility Program under “Erasmus +” has also facilitated an all-paid semester exchange at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. Workshops have been organized with the Ecole nationale superieure d’ architecture Paris-Malaquais and Ecole nationale superieure d’ architecture de Toulouse, France, and the

Tokyo University of Science. Plans for further collaborative research on areas of mutual interest are on the anvil.

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At CSPA, students experience industry norms by regular workshops and seminars aimed at cementing the academia-industry relationship for an exceptional career.

The university offers a curriculum, which directly connects the students to the industry where they are going to work in their near future. Besides frequent interaction with the professionals from different allied streams, it offers an intensive 32-week internship, and prepares students for research and teaching. Furthermore, special efforts are made to introduce newly emerging career options such as architecture journalism, architectural photography, and many more. In addition, the institute hosts numerous on-campus incubators such as the “Explore Hub” providing multiple opportunities of entrepreneurship.

Marching Forward In its pursuit to expand its horizons in the field of architecture in the upcoming academic years, CSPA is introducing the opportunity of higher studies with the inclusion of the various masters’ and doctoral programs. It aims to be a hub of research and development in the fields of planning and architecture not only in the region, but the country as a whole. T R

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Reva University Providing a Learner-Centric Environment through Innovative Pedagogy and Education Reforms

To become an innovative university by developing excellent human resources with leadership qualities, ethical and moral values, research culture and marked skills through higher education of global standards

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he motto “Knowledge is Power” is what drives REVA, a university in Bengaluru, established under the Reva University ACT, 2012. Instituted on a sprawling green campus and spread across 45 acres of land alongside state-of-the-art infrastructure, it sets up an environment conducive to higher learning and research.

Developed with a philanthropic vision and a missionary zeal, the founders built the campus to transform students into outstanding citizens.

conservation of resources and energy. The entire campus has CCTV surveillance for the safety of the students. Classrooms are digital with projectors to preserve paper and notes & assignments are distributed with students using Moodle.

REVA has smart classrooms and digital studios for documenting and reporting. This aids in recording faculty lectures for students in the University’s adopted villages to listen and learn. It also serves the service of SMS alerts to parents concerning attendance of students and important notices. Overall, the university includes an efficient ERP system in place and digitizes all its efforts and processes.

A Robust Curriculum REVA University has well-thought procedures in place to design a new curriculum, revise it and amend the existing curriculum. Within the University framework, every school has a Board of Studies (BoS). Academic Council and BoS members ensure that the curriculum has relevance to the local/regional/national/global developmental needs.

Accredited with BSCIC Certificate, the University offers fulltime Post Graduate, part-time Post Graduate, Under Graduate and several Certificates/Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma programs in Engineering, Architecture, Science & Technology, Commerce, Management Studies, Legal Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Performing Arts.

Additionally, the University facilitates research leading to Doctoral Degrees in all disciplines. The programs offered at REVA University are well planned and designed on in-depth analysis and research with emphasis on knowledge assimilation, practical applications, hands-on training, global and industrial relevance, and their social significance.

It has adopted Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Mandatory courses like Value Education, Environmental Studies, NSS, NCC and YOGA (RULO: REVA University Unique Learning Offerings) inculcate in the minds of students the needs of society and enable them to have a comprehensive outlook on life and lead to the holistic development of their character and personality.

The Suitable Infrastructure REVA’s campus is green with all exercises guided towards

University has encouraged each school to start Research Centres to widen access to higher education. At REVA

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university, students from across the globe are enrolled every academic cycle making it mandatory to ensure that REVA EET for Engineering students, REVA MAT for Management Students and REVA CLAT for Legal Studies are conducted every year apart from enrolling students from CET/ComedK/PGCET/CLAT/NATA and other admission tests.

Beyond Traditional Teachings From dance to drama, music to performances, arts to crafts, sports to yoga, the university gives importance to all co-curricular endeavors. REVA students demonstrate their talent in inter-college sports tournaments or volunteer for fest related activities.

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REVA absorbs students in actions and interactions that warrants interface with the industry. Seminars, industry visits, invited experts’ talks, an international symposium, internships, on the ground, live projects, and connected participatory happenings offer them an opportunity for communication. The university pushes its students to engage in numerous co-curricular activities on campus to build student communities. With many clubs, such as Literary Club, Sports Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Dance, and Drama Club, Quiz Club; hence, students are left with diverse choice.

The university organizes Social Outreach Programs at regular intervals. These programs prompt budding engineers to innovate and develop products that can prove beneficial to the

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LLull; University of California, Riverside; Florida International University; Management Development Institute of Singapore; Universal College of Learning, New Zealand; ETSAB, Barcelona; Arkansas State University; The University of Alabama; University of Central Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University; Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology and many more.

As a philanthropic gesture of giving back to society what you earn from it, Dr. P. Shyama Raju Founded the REVA Group of Educational Institutions under Rukmini Educational Charitable Trust. It was the dream of his late wife Mrs. Rukmini Shyama Raju that he forayed into the field of education and set up state-of-the-art educational institutions. She believed in academics as the forerunner of everything important in life and articulated her desire to Dr. Raju, who honored her wish and mastered the complex aspects of academic administration. Within a decade’s time, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, conferred him with a Doctorate.

After the formation of the group, it moved into the highest realm of education with the Karnataka Government inviting the Trust to start REVA University in Bangalore. REVA started being recognized as a paramount institution from the very time of its birth and was associated with imparting quality education in the field of technical studies even at its budding stages.

community. From trips to old age homes to planting trees, these social outreach programs strive to resolve pressing social disputes of the society and provide students with a platform to move beyond books and obtain a more experiential exposure.

Global Reach The International Center at REVA provides the best program in collaboration with top-league International Universities to ensure students get the right cultural environment and learning at these Universities.

The list of industry collaboration; Seventh Sense People Development Solutions Pvt. Ltd; Biozeen - Bangalore Biotech Labs Pvt. Ltd; CII; National Entrepreneur Network (NEN); Electronics Sector Skill Council India (ESSCI); Finnish Russian University Corporation Telecommunication, Finland (FRUST); Arthavidya; EMC; Oracle Academy Work force development program; SAP; Intel, FICE; VMware IT Academy.

Ample of Opportunities There is no doubt that carrying an under graduate or post graduate degree will open gates to the world of employment opportunities. However, graduates need to know that today’s managers are considering much more than just a degree.

Employers are seeking for individuals who rise out from the pack. They want graduates who have real-life skills and improved soft skills that they can relate to their organizations.

Therefore, to contend, students will have to acquire skills and experience during their studies. REVA has provided primary attention to equipping students with these skills and practical experience through a variety of training. This empowers them not only to compete effectively and successfully but also to secure a valuable job by the time they complete their studies.

Teachings for Tomorrow The university is concentrating on strengthening the education system, through organized efforts with the industry.

Industry exposure has become indispensable to a great career.

Hence, REVA stands apart with the amount and nature of industry work that scholars participate in.

For the university, leading forward also means moving towards a better, less complicated and simpler future. REVA is preparing its students not only in finding the right answers that will have a global impact through their specific subject expertise but also in asking the right questions. The university is working hand in hand with globalization, digitization, and innovative transformation and is including it in everyday interaction, generating discourse. T R

The long list of collaboration includes; RWTH Aachen University; IQS School of Management – Universitat Ramon

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he School of Architecture & Planning (SAP) focuses on the dynamism of creative ideas, path-breaking innovation, and immaculate implementation, to impart requisite skills and training to its students in the field of architecture that prepares them for a successful career and the ability to bring to fruition their designs, concepts, ideas and aspirations.

Established in 1999, the SAP operates under the aegis and guidance of the Apeejay Education Society (AES), which has, throughout its celebrated journey of more than five decades, supported human values, inclusive education, and commitment to nation-building extending much beyond its 24 not-for-profit educational institutions in various parts of the country. The School commenced classes for B. Arch. under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, from the session 2000-2001. At present, the programme is affiliated to the U.P. Technical University (now Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), Lucknow.

The SAP aims to create a global educational community of individuals in the profession of Architecture who have developed their intellectual, artistic and professional talents to the highest degree. It is committed to impart comprehensive knowledge and training to create a pool of architects geared to meet the challenges of conceptualizing

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and crafting buildings/habitats that conform to the needs of the new millennium. The School of Planning & Architecture at Apeejay Institute of Technology marches ahead confidently under the able guidance of its Director, Professor Vivek Sabherwal, and his team of dedicated and experienced faculty.

Dedicated Educational Facilities The School of Architecture & Planning meets all norms and standards of education stipulated by the AICTE and Council of Architecture (COA). It has been granted a regular extension to conduct the Bachelor of Architecture programme and has also received approval from the COA for an intake of 80 students. The five years’ B.Arch. programme focuses on training the students to hone their creative sensitivities in the discipline of Architecture, in order help them understand the creation of threedimensional forms that are both scientifically & technologically sound, and at the same time, creatively exciting and unique. It recognizes the role of the Architect in sustaining the human civilization as a continuum from the past to the future, and therefore, lays emphasis on the

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creative potential of the students to evolve architecture that is relevant to the community and collective way of living.

Exceptional Infrastructure The School of Architecture & Planning is located in a picturesque and sprawling 29-acre campus that constitutes the Apeejay Institute of Technology (AIT) in Greater Noida, one of the fast-emerging industrial and education hubs in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Its close proximity to New Delhi and Noida, highly planned modern infrastructure and easy connectivity via Expressway and Metro Rail to the entire National Capital Region makes it a magnet for students seeking opportunities in higher education and employment.

The hallmark of SAP is state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in a holistic learning environment, exemplified by the number of architectural studios, exhibition space, construction yards, art courts, computer labs and a library with more than 20,000 books. It offers excellent separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls, in a newly built block with a lounge, mess, dining hall, common hall, indoor games, and other amenities.

The Stars of the School The School has produced successful graduates who have demonstrated remarkable results in academic pursuits. Tanvi Agrawal, university topper of the 2008-13 batch, was honored by Sh. R.K. Khandal (Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, GBTU), Sam Pitroda (Chief Guest of the Convocation & Former Advisor to the Prime Minister), Sh B.L. Joshi (Hon’ble Governor & Chancellor, GBTU) and Technical Education Minister of UP. Many students have secured top positions in the university over the years, awarded by Dr. APJ AKTU, Lucknow.

Ensuring Students’ Development The School conducts various initiatives to ensure the academic and career development of the students. It regularly conducts special workshops/seminars in conjunction with eminent architects and allied professionals in myriad areas of design, innovation, and research, to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

This provides greater opportunities for young students to interact with industry experts, to widen their perspective and help enhance their body of knowledge and practical skills. The SAP’s learning programmes are designed to give experiential learning to the students and engage them in hands-on experiences in different areas such as building construction and Allied Arts subjects and to encourage them to gather knowledge about various fields. The School also organizes regular meetings and interactions with alumni who are working in the architectural industry.

Personality development workshops are also conducted for the students to prepare them for various industry challenges, and to improve their interpersonal and team cohesion skills.

Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia Co-founder & Chancellor

PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP Apeejay Education Society is led by Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia - leading industrialist, educationist, and philanthropist - who has made an outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay vision of ‘quality education leading to man-making and nation-building’ is manifested in all the constituent educational institutions. She is also the Co-founder & Chancellor of the Apeejay Stya University and Co-Promoter & President of Apeejay Stya Group.

Apart from in-house learning and activities, regular educational field trips are organized for the students to provide them knowledge about the diverse aspects of architecture, climate responsive architecture, history of architecture, and to explore the rich architectural heritage of the region, thereby opening avenues of learning for the young minds and to make architectural education interesting & purposeful. T R T H E

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irma University (NU) is one of India’s leading universities situated in Ahmedabad. Established in the year 2003, NU is a value-driven, researchoriented, and student centred non-profit institution. Within a short period of its existence, it has emerged as a nationally renowned higher education institution. It is a statutory university, duly recognised by the UGC under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act.

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connectivity to all parts of the city, its transport hubs, and transit systems. NU’s institutes, departments, and centres have amenities like amphi-theatre class rooms equipped with multi-media and audio-visual equipment, spacious seminar halls and auditoriums, hi-tech advanced laboratories, and so on. Wi-Fi hotspots enable constant internet connectivity on the campus. Medical facility in the form of a doctor’s clinic and round the clock ambulance facility is available for any on-campus medical necessities.

Additional facilities include digitally connected libraries, sports facilities, and hostel and dining facilities.

Spread across a lush green 115-acres campus, the university consists of Institute of Architecture & Planning, Institute of Technology, Institute of Management, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Science, Institute of Law, Institute of Commerce, Department of Design, Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research, Centre for Continuing Education, and Centre for Entrepreneurship. These institutions offer numerous undergraduate, post graduate, and PhD programmes.

To upgrade and update infrastructural facilities at NU, three buildings are being added to the campus, which will add 1,52,337 sq mts area to the existing 1,31,189 sq mts. These buildings will consist of classroom clusters, a large computer centre, a convention centre, an institute, central library, and administrative spaces.

Exceptional Infrastructure The university campus is located next to the intersection of Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway and S.P. ring road in the city of Ahmedabad towards Gandhinagar. The campus has good

Pursuing Academic Excellence In order to keep pace with the current education system, the university has adopted a philosophy of learner centric teaching by developing a system of outcome based

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education (OBE). Programme educational objectives (PEO) and programme outcomes (PO) of every programme are broadly outlined to provide highest standards of education. They are designed to prepare students to pursue life-long learning and knowledge advancement, to become successful professionals and entrepreneurs, to contribute to society and become responsible citizens, etc.

Statutory bodies of the university like board of governors, academic council, finance committee, faculties, board of studies, area committees, and scholars are responsible for maintaining comprehensive and multidisciplinary course contents and adopting innovative teaching-learning techniques for implementing OBE. The curriculum show-cases horizontal (in the same semester) and vertical (in previous and following semesters) integration of subjects for imparting comprehensive knowledge to students.

Promoting Students’ Development To encourage and help the meritorious and non-affording students, NU provides various scholarships every year. Prevention of Ragging and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Cell functions strictly as per the guidelines of the honourable supreme court of India and UGC. It is committed to provide equal opportunities, be inclusive and promote diversity within students, teachers, and staff. Its system of mentoring students, student feedback, and parents meeting promotes dialogue, discussion, and deliberation among stakeholders to spread awareness, monitor progress, and provide counselling.

Noteworthy Achievements NU has received numerous laurels for its dedicated endeavours. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has consistently ranked NU among the top 100 institutions in the country. As per the recent Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework, the university is placed at the top of the list of private universities in Gujarat with a four-star ranking.

Career Opportunities and Exposures NU provides full placement support to its students in the fields of technology, management, law, pharmacy, and life sciences. Over the last few decades, the university has emerged as one of the most favoured destination for hiring fresh talent from the campuses. A Centre for Entrepreneurship has also been established to promote entrepreneurship among the students of by creating an effective ecosystem to start scalable new business ventures.

The Path Ahead NU plans to initiate new programs in the field of humanities and social sciences enhance programmes in architecture and planning, and other creative fields in the future. More post-graduate programs will also be offered in various departments. The university projects that student strength will increase from 8000 to 12000 in the coming years. To further the cause of focused research, the university has planned to set-up few centers of excellence, which will enable learning from best practices, enhance research, support, and training in the areas like robotics, urban studies, nanotechnology, biotechnology etc. T R

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Dr. Karsanbhai K Patel Founder

ABOUT THE CHAIRMAN PadmaShri Dr. Karsanbhai K Patel is the Founder President of NU. Chairman of Nirma Limited and founder President of Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF), he is an industrialist of global repute and a visionary in the field of education. He is also the recipient of numerous laurels like ‘Udyog Ratna’ Award-1990, ‘Gujarat Businessman’ Award-1998, Ernst & Young ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award-2006, and so on. Dr Patel is renowned for his contribution to industrial development in the country. In the last 20 years, he has turned his attention to the growing challenges in education.

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onducting an interactive classroom session not only enhances the teaching–learning process, but also opens doors for innovative educational procedures. A teacher should ensure that the classes are productive and should introduce new dimensions of learning to the students. The most crucial part of an educational system is the development of a personal connection between the teachers and students.

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The secret to maintain a successful classroom session is to become a listening educator, even if what they hear is a mix of whispers and giggles. This will develop a system conducive to better understanding, learning, and development. The strategies mentioned below can assist educators to foster better communication with the students and nurture an environment of education, teamwork, and creativity.

aware of the hard work and dedication required to excel in studies. Listening to students will help in understanding what problems they are going through in the class. Also, it will keep them engaged and motivated throughout the class.

Setting the Context is Important Dealing with Problems Strategically It is essential to create an environment, which would make the students feel comfortable in the classroom. Teachers should treat the students with love and respect, and pay utmost attention to their needs and problems. It is important for teachers to realize that they are not here only to take care of the students for a few hours a day. In fact, it is their responsibility to nurture them and transform them into furnished and responsible citizens of the nation. Teachers should create such an environment, where students should feel comfortable enough to interact with them.

Understanding the Importance of Listening Teachers should try to understand what the students need from the classroom session. Connecting with them will provide an idea of what lies in their hearts and minds.

Students know what they want from education, what engages and excites them to attend classes. They are well

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Research states that students seek proper attention from the teachers throughout a classroom session. If classes are not interactive and less attention is paid to any student, it may lead to student dissatisfaction. This may eventually cause increased dropout rates and poor academic performance. A listening educator can solve many serious issues like school violence, indiscipline, and so on. For example, in case of any dispute between students, if teachers listen to both sides and have a proper discussion, they can come to a feasible solution. Moreover, if teachers spend some additional time to discuss and assess problems of each students, then they can help the students in dealing with the same.

Listening can enhance Classroom Education Teachers can ensure interesting and interactive classroom sessions by paying equal attention to each student.

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challenging task, but overcoming all the external and internal distractions, including personal prejudices and biases, can help teachers to fully focus on the class. It assists them to actively listen to what the student is saying.

Becoming an Empathetic Listener Empathetic listening requires the teachers to fully understand what the student is saying by reflecting their emotions. As such, it is positive, non-intrusive, and not emotionally charged. They should be careful about negating or brushing off what a student is saying. If students remain silent, teachers should respect that as a time of reflection.

Demonstrating care and concern for students will encourage them to open up and present their honest opinion. This can very well present a sense of victory during tense situations.

Actions speaking louder than Words Every action of teachers in the class gives a clear picture of whether they are listening to the students. Maintaining direct eye contact with the students while they are explaining something speaks for their dedication. Also, they can stand next to the student and look directly at their work.

Also, quieting other students while one student speaks, not interrupting, and offering feedback cues such as nodding, are many other effective strategies.

Listening to them and properly understanding their problems and requirements can help teachers to make lasting effects via classroom sessions. The following strategies can help teachers to take classroom education to the next level.

Active Participation in Classroom Discussions Conducting interactive classroom sessions requires more than just listening with the ears. Teachers should provide their feedback to the students by postures, gestures, facial expressions, and verbal responses. They should allow students express their ideas on various topics taught in the class, and should allow them to complete what they want to say. They should not directly judge any student. They should ask for clarification from any students when needed, and it is also important not to shout out words when the students do not want to hear.

An Interactive Class Environment has Multifarious Advantages Creating an interactive class environment is beneficial for both the teachers and the students. With proper interaction, teachers can gather information about the strengths and weaknesses of the students. It will also create room for innovative group activities which can nurture overall development of the students. Spending some extra time with students and listening to their problems can initiate radical changes in them. Children often face situations too large for their young emotions to handle, and sometimes they don’t have anyone to share their experiences with.

They have respect for teachers and treat them as role models. Listening to students is a major step towards their development. If teachers take the initiative of healthy interaction with the students, it can work wonders for their overall development. T R

Tackling Distractions is Important An active classroom requires the teachers to overcome all the noise and distractions, and complete the designated syllabus in time with complete dedication. Although it is a

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Director, School of Architecture, Noida International University With Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, Ex. Prime Minister of Nepal

The university aims to create an ecosystem of research and knowledge to respond to the real time world problems and nurture leadership community for the finest hours of 21st century.

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oida International University (NIU) is a UGC recognized world-class university. The campus is spread across 75 acres and is strategically located near the ultra-modern Yamuna Express Educational Hub in Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida. NIU, through its 11 schools, offers more than 150 programs in various streams.

Having students from 28 nations, the university is committed to create an environment where international students could mingle, discuss, and interact with each other.

Stellar Educational Facilities NIU’s School of Architecture offers the degree of bachelor of architecture. The school is committed to impart comprehensive knowledge to students. It has three main USPs engraved in its education, which are

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with international standards of pedagogy. All faculties have vast academic experience along with industry-wide exposure of various scales of projects.

The school conducts regular interactive sessions with industry experts and international speakers for motivating the students. They organize various site visits for project selection as a part of architecture design subject and the teaching curriculum. At NIU, students attain the opportunities to interact with leading names of architecture from all over world. Moreover, they have organized more than 20 workshops, symposiums, and students also participate in events organized by institutions like GIZ Embassy of Germany, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), CII workshops, and so on.

Remarkable Accomplishments and Collaborations

- Industry oriented curriculum - Global exposure - Social responsibility The curriculum of B.Arch course has been designed as per recommendations by Council of Architecture and matches

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Throughout its celebrated journey of achieving academic excellence, NIU has achieved many noteworthy landmarks.

The university has worked on a Joint Studio Project with RVS School of Architecture, Dindigul (Tamilanadu) on a Madurai Smart City Project. The outcome of the program

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was presented to the local municipal corporation, the mayor, and local news media.

The School of Architecture launched Student Chapter, “Indian Green Building Council” for awareness and understanding of sustainability and green architecture as part of architectural education. Students of the university conducted meeting and presentation in Kathmandu with Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, Ex. Prime Minister of Nepal. They have also participated in a workshop with students of Harvard University, USA on theme of “Sanitation Issues of Mumbai”.

The school engages with international universities from USA and Europe for academic collaborations and exchange programs for providing academic and career exposure to the students. Moreover, Ar. Rajendra Kumar was invited to speak at Columbia University, New York and Harvard University.

For future collaborations, the school has scheduled few more academic workshops with international universities for students, as part of the academic curriculum.

Building Bright Careers IGBC’s student chapter gives opportunity to students to engage with “Green Building Industry” and access of various awareness workshops by industry giants. Regular visit of international speakers at the school provide students a global exposure. The institute aims to provide quality exposure of industry through site visits and interaction with the industry experts. They encourage students to visit major architecture offices, participate in large exhibitions, conferences, and so on. Students are trained with the latest software and digital technology in their course study, which help them throughout their professional career. As a result, graduates from the institute, are working in renowned architecture organizations of India and many of them are carrying out their own ventures.

Marching towards a Future of Endless Possibilities School of Architecture, Noida International University is committed to quality education and aims at becoming an engine of nation development through delivering good education to the students. It is dedicated towards producing the best architects of world with sensitivity towards social reform and global exposure of the profession. The university has planned to engage with professional and R&D agencies for academic collaborations. In addition, the university is associating with international institutions for exchange programs and research collaborations which will be helpful for the students’ academic and career development. T R

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Ar. Rajendra Kumar Director

THE VISIONARY LEADER Ar. Rajendra Kumar is the Director of School of Architecture, Noida International University. He has graduated from Chandigarh College of Architecture, India and has attained the post-graduation degree from Politecnico Di Milano, Italy. He has worked in Spain, Italy, China, and UAE. Rajendra has been awarded the “Indian Young Achievers Award” in 2009.

He has been invited as speaker at Columbia University, New York, and Harvard University, USA. A recipient of Fellowship by Congress for New Urbanism, USA, Rajendra has gathered project experiences in various fields including housing, hotel, township, and private residences. Some of his other projects include Kolkata Twin Tower, Bangalore Township, Shanghai Medical City, for Shanghai, Spanish Pavilion, World Expo 2010, and so on.

Rajendra’s articles are published in newspapers, magazines in India, Italy, Spain, and Russia. He is actively involved in academics and has been a jury member of many competitions.

His works have been exhibited in many exhibitions and events in India and abroad.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION he world is getting populated day by day & it’s getting richer at an even faster rate. This rich world is transforming luxuries of the past into necessities of the present. How many car(s) or AC(s) were there in the 1980s in our society? A few, right?

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consumption to cool down the buildings. These energy consumptions can be reduced by a very large extent if we tackle with the construction of buildings properly. There are a number of methods which can deal with the heat loss through the houses.

The increasing number of cars or ACs is not the problem; the problem is with the amount of energy they are consuming. The difference between potential demand & the available supply of energy resources is rising rapidly.

Loft insulation is a technique which means adding an insulation layer in the rooftops. This method can prevent a lot of energy loss. Some homes are built with a cavity between the inside and outside walls. If this gap is filled with an insulating material, heat will pass through far more slowly than if this space was filled with air. Since the reduction of window size is not a suitable option, energy use can be reduced by double glazing the window. This technique uses two panes of glass with a gap in the middle to act as an insulator. The gap needs to be filled with a clear material (unlike cavity wall insulation). This sealed gap is sometimes filled with an inert gas such as argon, or might simply be filled with air. The fact that the gap is sealed will improve the insulation properties of the window. Further savings could be made using triple glazing (three panes of glass), but it can be too expensive for the amount of energy being saved.

A standard house loses heat through a variety of routes.

A large amount of energy is wasted in heating the house.

Non-renewable resources, i.e. fossil fuels are in limited amount & as a responsible citizen, we all should take care of energy consumption. Although there is another non-renewable resource, nuclear energy, and a variety of renewable resources are obtainable, the technologies available have not been able to make them easily accessible & cheap.

In colder regions, a large amount of energy is used to heat the buildings and in hotter regions, there is similar

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Another possible design feature is to make the roofs of homes covered up with solar panels which will supply the required energy. But there is a problem with the usage of solar energy; it is not a reliable source of energy as it is a climate & weather dependent source of energy.

There are mechanisms to procure energy from waste.

People should be educated & encouraged to use such techniques. We should always turn off the electrical devices when not in use. The devices should not even be on the standby mode as they consume some energy even on that mode. Four or five devices left on standby in a household is

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About the Author Prince Raj Singh, Founder of academymantra.com, started his career as a teacher and has a mission of making education available door to door. He aims to promote excellent academic standards saturated with values. Prince has been involved in high-quality private education & solidly believes that each student should have access to a private coach who understands him or her preeminently. He also cooperates with other nonprofit organizations dedicated to character formation.

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equivalent of leaving an electric light on permanently. We should also focus on using energy-efficient devices.

but you know what it can be destroyed. So, we must know how to save it.

It is possible to build houses that need no energy & many such houses have been built mainly in Germany & Australia.

Not only energy resources but water is equally important to us & our environment. We may have a lot of water on the Earth but water which is really useful is just 0.3% of the entire available water. Rainwater harvesting, reuse of used water should be encouraged.

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High levels of insulation.

Airtight construction.

High insulation windows (using reflective glass).

Solar panels to produce electricity and to heat water pipes.

• A ground heat exchanger to capture heat from lower levels in the ground.

• Use of heat exchanger to capture excessive heat produced by the occupants.

Above mentioned all the procedures are only possible, if we educate the masses or maybe introduce these methods in the courses that students study. If the world comes together the energy consumption can surely be reduced. T R

Organic wastes & domestic wastes can be used to produce methane gas by using bacteria. Methane gas is a great source of energy & it can not only be used to generate electricity but also can be used to cook food. The composted waste can then be used on land to improve soil structure. It’s been well said that energy cannot be created

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any students have to juggle their social and personal lives, school, and work, which can feel overwhelming at times.

Sometimes students have to sacrifice their personal interests and goals in order to excel in the career and educational front. But, by following certain techniques, they can make sure that their personal and school lives are in sync, and they can work towards their career development.

Following the Syllabus At the beginning of the session, students may feel that the final exams are far away and they can relax a bit before getting on with the studies. But they should be careful and prepare themselves because before they can even realize, the exams will be knocking at the door and they won’t have the time left to study and revise later.

Students should follow the syllabus and slowly start catching up with all the subjects and topics.

This will help them during the finals, realizing that they have covered most of the topics during the sessions. As a result, they will feel relieved and will get the time to revise important topics.

Additionally, they should keep a record of important deadlines and maintain reminders, which will help them to keep track of important assignments and due dates.

Maintaining Weekly Goals Students should plan out the important tasks that they want to accomplish in the upcoming week.

Those who are both working and pursuing a course at the same time should make a note of essential tasks to be accomplished at work and school. This will help them to achieve the goals in a systematic way.

Managing Adequate Time for Studying For working people, it gets tougher if they only have a few hours to prepare for the sessions. In such cases, they should plan ahead of time, which will help them manage time for their studies, no matter how busy their schedule is.

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Overcoming Procrastination is Essential One can come up with a million excuses to delay their mood. But, due to heavy workload and the objective of completing the course in time, students often do not get the adequate amount of sleep. If students take some time out to improve the quality of sleep, it will help them in reducing the stress levels to a minimum. As result, they will be able to think more clearly and make fewer errors in study and work.

Prioritizing the Work Students should arrange things in a meaningful way to make sure that the projects, assignments, papers, or other activities are completed in time.

But, sometimes the final exams sneak up on us. To avoid such occurrences, students should regularly check the syllabus and measure how different assignments are weighted. They should focus on the importance of each subject or assignment, and complete them as per the priority. Completing minor subjects and assignments will boost their confidence and help them to tackle rest of the syllabus with ease.

Make time for Self Care It is essential for students to make time for their mental and physical well-being. They should set aside the stress related to studies & work and spend some quality time with friends and family.

Even taking some time out just to relax and have a good time is also necessary. Students should figure out some way to relax, refresh their mind, and treat themselves once they have completed the important tasks.

In this highly competitive world, it is very challenging for individuals to maintain a healthy balance between their work and studies. However, following the aforementioned techniques can be helpful for them to perform well in the professional arena and the field of education, all the while maintaining a healthy personal life. T R

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The college aims to produce a class of professionals with creative thinking and inquisitive attitude towards appropriate architecture.

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It originated as the Department of Architecture in R. V. College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru in the year 1992. In 1995, the department shifted to an independent new building within the RVCE campus. It eventually obtained autonomy under VTU and was renamed to R.V. School of Architecture in 2009 with B.Arch , M.Arch and Phd programs. From 2015 it is functioning as an independent Institution affiliated to VTU and styled “R.V. College of Architecture”.

Ensuring Academic Development of Students RVCA lays emphasis on its core value to create “An Ideal Learning Environment” for students pursuing course on architecture. They stress on careful selection of teaching talent with specializations and consider academic rigor as the core of teaching–learning philosophy. Considering architectural design as the core of the curriculum, the

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college designs every subject to strengthen and contribute to creative learning of the design.

RVCA employs a strong team of experienced mentors to shape the careers of students and transform them into seasoned architects. They offer opportunities wherein students get to interact with eminent architects and receive valuable inputs through regular design reviews. The college aims at strengthening the technological aspects of the curriculum through expert sessions by consultants from the field of engineering, air-conditioning, electrical services, acoustics, Building sustainability and architectural lighting.

Providing onsite exposure to students is an integral part of teaching methodology at RVCA. Impressive Infrastructure The college is located on 2.24 acre premise in Bangalore. It is situated on a total area of 14089 sq. m. and houses state-of-the-art infrastructure to facilitate a conducive environment for teaching and learning. With 14 studios, 12 lecture halls, 2 Digital workstation labs, exhibition hall,

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material museum, model making workshop, survey lab and so on, RVCA earns the distinction of being a model for a self-sufficient architecture institute.

Illustrious Alumni RVCA is proud of its renowned alumni who have achieved numerous accolades and have established themselves in various walks of life. Some of the noteworthy alumni of the institute include: • Sanjay Sridhar (1993 batch) is the Asia Regional Director of the international organization “C40 Cities Climate Change Leadership Group” which is working on the issue of climate change.

• Ar. Abhay Zachariah (1994 batch) heads a 40 year old renowned architecture and design firm in Bangalore.

• Nischal Abhayakumar (1999 batch) is a founding partner of award winning firm “M9 Design Studio”. The firm has won India Excellence - Educational building - WADe Awards, Emerging Architect of the Year (under the age of 35 years) - NDTV Design and Architecture Awards, Young Designers Award/Interior Design (Winner), to name few.

• Ar. Indraneel Dutta (1999 batch) is a founding partner of a leading architectural firm “DKP Architect” which has several prestigious projects to its credit.

• Ar. Akanksha Sonthalia (2007 batch) is an entrepreneur and founder of “The Earthlings” which is a community platform for the people who are passionate about earth’s natural and living heritage through travel and exploration.

Beyond the Classroom The college focuses on co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for overall development of the students. As a holistic part of the teaching–learning process, they organize study tours for various subjects including architectural design, history of architecture, vernacular architecture, and so on. Site visits are frequently arranged to provide practical exposure in subjects like building construction, building services, and much more. RVCA regularly sponsors students to participate in various national and international competitions. The faculty, office staff and students are sensitized towards social responsibilities through green initiatives, blood donation camps, and interactive programs with government primary schools in the neighborhood.

The Career Roadmap The college provides students numerous opportunities to interact with various eminent architects and alumni, who offer them valuable mentoring and career guidance. Additionally, they also have dedicated training and placement coordinators, who offer advice on the selection of various architectural firms for pursuing internships and career opportunities.

Towards a Future of Endless Possibilities Marching ahead, RVCA aims to transform into a world class institute imparting quality education in architecture and urban design studies. They intend to be a place where teaching and learning is research and practice driven. T R

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THE ASTUTE FRONTRUNNERS The college spearheads under the dedicated leadership of Dr. Om Prakash Bawane, the senior most Professor of architecture under Visvesvaraya Technological University. Dr. Bawane provides an academic direction to the institute in line of its vision and mission. Under his academic leadership, the college has been consistently rated as one among the top ten architecture colleges in India. He has been instrumental in setting up new academic facilities such as climatology lab, building structure & materials lab, and upgradation of Digital Workstations lab with state-of-the-art hardware and software. Dr. Bawane is currently the Chairman of Board of Studies in Architecture of Visvesvaraya Technological University. The academic and administrative initiatives of the Principal Dr. Bawane are ably supported by Prof. Suresh Murthy, the Dean of the College.

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ducation has undergone drastic changes over time and so has the definition of parenting. The number of students applying for higher education in reputable colleges has increased gradually and the college expenses are soaring high. This situation of cut-throat competition brings tremendous stress for the students. At such times, parents can help students relieve the stress and assist them in preparing for college. They should make sure that the students are always at the driver’s seat and should take major decisions themselves. Parents should always support their wards throughout their academic tenure so that they can give their best and build a bright career pathway for themselves.

Parents can help prepare their wards for schools and colleges in the below-mentioned ways:

Parents can spend some time browsing the internet and search for scholarships fit for their ward. They can search based on the student’s interests and qualifications, and pass on the necessary information to the student.

Provide Information and Tips Related to Interviews Providing various tips to the students can come in handy while appearing for interviews. Parents can advise them about the dress code of such occasions. Moreover, sharing interview tips and words of advice can also be helpful. They should always encourage the students to maintain a positive attitude and to be confident while appearing for an interview. Parents can also do some research and gather useful articles related to cracking interviews, and so on.

Make them Ready for the Exam

Gather Information about Scholarships Parents can assist students to search for scholarships. There are various scholarship opportunities available online.

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Students should make time to get ready for standardized tests. Parents can help them by arranging schedules for studying and by monitoring practice tests. If possible, they

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can even hire professional tutors for their wards. This will give a clear idea of the subject matter to the students, and boost their confidence to tackle all types of questions asked during interviews.

College Choice and College Visits Although choice of college should always be left to the student, but parents can always offer their inputs and advice along the way. Keeping in mind the financial requirements and availabilities, they can always guide and advice their children which institution will be feasible from both the educational and financial perspective. They can also accompany students on college visits, while allowing them to take the lead. Parents should listen to every conversation carefully, take notes, and even pictures, which will help in the information gathering process. They can also schedule multiple visits to the college, which can be helpful to the student.

Adding Variety into Study and Music Parents can seek help from the librarian and collect a variety of books on various topics suitable for their child.

They can also expose them to various types of music. This will encourage children to participate actively in reading different books and listening to different types of music.

Making Learning a Fun Experience Parents can introduce innovation in their children’s education and make it a worthwhile experience. They can ask their children to count, name colors, and find letters of the alphabet in funny and unexpected places like cereal boxes, newspaper, bottles, and so on and deliver an exceptional learning curve. This will develop children’s interest in studies and nurture their creativity. As a result, they will look for practicing more of such activities to enhance learning.

Constant Involvement is Essential

It is Important to be a Role Model

The educational development of any students demands complete dedication on the part of the parents. They should maintain regular interaction with the teachers to keep a track on their ward’s curricular and extra-curricular development. Many institutions offer developmental programs which provide insights on a student’s overall development.

Parents can share their workplace experience with the children. They can read educative books regularly and tell their ward what they learnt in the office. Parents can carry out activities at home like reading and exercising regularly, watching news, and eating healthy food. This will motivate children to participate in such activities and will help in developing a positive outlook.

Preparing Young Students for School

Making Social Connections

Many parents, whose wards are yet to join school, can instill positive ideas about school and prepare them for excelling in studies. Children should be nurtured right from an early age so that they gain better experiences in preschool or kindergarten. Parents can use the below mentioned methods to educate their children to successfully start their academic career.

Parents can coordinate and arrange social gatherings for the students. They can collaborate and conduct various events for young children. Spending time with each other will help children to develop social and emotional skills. It will prepare children for the school environment. Moreover, after interacting with each other, parents will also develop new ideas to be involved in their ward’s education.

Supporting Literacy from an Early Age

Educational institutions are the doorway to transforming a student into furnished responsible professional of the nation. However, parents have the primary responsibility to prepare their children mentally and physically, and encourage them to study and work hard to make their mark in this highly competitive world. They need to be completely involved in their child’s educational activities to ensure a successful career for them. Ensuring the child’s dedicated literacy and commitment to learning plays an indispensible role towards their academic and career development. T R

Parents should read educative materials to their children every day. As the children grow, they should inculcate the habit of reading good books among them. It is very important to keep educative books in the house, on the book shelf, and besides tables. It will cultivate the habit of reading among the children. Parents should also take their children often to libraries. This will give them necessary exposure to a variety of educative books, which will be beneficial for their knowledge growth.

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About the Author

IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH FOR THE YOUTH

Anup Y. Attavar, an alumnus of Loyola High School, Pune and Fergusson College, Pune is a mechanical engineer from College of Engineering Pune (COEP), with a Post Graduate Qualification in International Trade from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, (IIFT) New Delhi.

Mentor, motivator, author, creative writer, and educational content developer, Anup possesses formidable writing skills, as manifested in his book ‘World Famous Indian Scientists’, which motivates the youth to achieve excellence in their personal lives and professional careers.

Anup has leveraged his effective communication skills, excellent command of English language and his passion for nation building by his powerful creative writing on topics of national interest and importance, thus connecting with the youth and the student community.

He has been an academic pillar of support for school students as well as young professionals from places across India, and has been instrumental in fulfilling their aspirations in pursuit of higher studies in developed countries.

Anup guides graduate engineers, doctors, and post graduates (in various disciplines) [in writing their statements of purpose (SOP) and international scholarship/GMAT essays & analytical writing], who aspire for admission to Master’s/PhD Programs in Universities in USA, Germany, UK, Canada, Australia, France, and so on.

Anup is adept at crafting forceful letters to the top management of corporate entities – in the process, sending strong messages to the ‘powers that be’ that stir them into action. He writes thoughtprovoking speeches, tailor-made for senior corporate executives, aimed at target audiences, and appropriate for the occasion. He also drafts citations for renowned personalities.

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he vital importance of having mastery over the lingua franca i.e. English, the inter-national language of the world, to succeed in this era of globalization cannot be over emphasized. It is a fact that several bright students from even very good medical and engineering colleges in India are not able to progress in their careers only because of the lack of communication skills and command of English. On the other hand, academically very average students are able to go much ahead and become decision makers at a young age due to their mastery over English.

Though English is not the most spoken language in the world, it is the official language of the world. Most technical/scientific journals that are of immense importance to the community of scientists, engineers and doctors are in English. Communication among business leaders and executives of different countries is predominantly in English. When one accesses the internet, most of the information is in English. Research conducted in universities in countries like US and UK and their findings are in English.

The importance of English language and its widespread use as a global lingua franca has increased due to globalization.

For the past several decades, USA and UK have held sway over international relations and global diplomacy. This has made sure the acceptance of English as the chief language spoken in several nations. Diplomats and other senior officials of nations whose native language is not English are learning English so as to be able to understand and appreciate the finer points in global diplomacy.

With the constantly evolving technology in the telecommunications and IT enabled services sectors, and the giant contribution made by Indians in the global software and computer arena, those Indian techies who are well versed in English, stand to benefit tremendously from the myriad opportunities. Indians abroad are shouldering key responsibilities in large corporations as much due to their mastery over English as over their technical expertise.

All over the world, speaking English immediately opens up opportunities. Being able to communicate with foreign clients and business partners will provide an edge over others for better positions in one’s career. English is thus a medium of communication in international trade. The knowledge of English is imperative in India to communicate and for transactions in inter-state business.

Thousands of citizens of developing countries including India are migrating every year to US in search of better

fortunes either through admissions for higher studies or on work permits. For international careers in engineering, medicine, aviation and education, good knowledge of English is a must. In order to make a success of their dreams in the land of opportunities, it is essential that they possess a good knowledge of English. The world has become a global village and the significance of English cannot be overemphasized. Due to the latest technology, communications and the internet, all countries are coming closer. Information is shared instantly and almost all of these are through the English language, which is ensuring that the countries come virtually closer.

English is the medium of communication in the technologically advanced countries of the world. In the best universities for higher education which are mainly in the US, English is used as the scientific language for inventions and discoveries. There is a beeline by engineers and other professionals from all over the world including India for pursuing higher studies in US. As part of the admission process of most US universities, engineering graduates and graduates in other fields intending to pursue MS or PhD have to appear for an exam known as GRE (Graduate Record Examination). The GRE tests the students’ Quantitative abilities and Verbal abilities in English. In addition, the aspirants are tested in Analytical Writing.

They are also required to appear for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Some American universities may ask aspirants for admission, to write the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) instead of TOEFL. The aspirants for higher studies are also required to write a Statement of Purpose, giving their career goals and analyzing their academic and professional achievements. Professionals seeking admission for MBA education in US schools of management have to appear for the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) and are also tested in Analytical Writing. They have also to answer some questions put forth by the business schools as part of their application for admission. These require a fairly high level of knowledge of English, especially in the top US universities and management schools.

Apart from US, students also go for further education to countries like UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, etc, where English is the medium of instruction as also the mode of communication. Thus it is up to parents, educators and policy makers to encourage the students to study English from a young age, for their own future and for the progress of our Nation. T R www.anupattavar.in

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Offers Financial Support to the Meritorious and Needy Students The university extends financial help to the economically weaker students through its sponsoring body, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Trust. It even guides students to earn scholarships offered by the State Government. It helps students with financial support based on merit, and often waives off the tuition fee to certain extent, depending on the situation. The university also awards merit as well as merit-cum-means scholarships.

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ne thing that the students wait throughout the semester is the holiday breaks. After months of studies and hard work, they plan to rest and spend some leisure time at home, or go for a holiday trip. Many of them do not want to engage in anything else, rather than sleeping and watching their favorite shows and films. But, instead of spending most of the time in leisure, students can also engage in various productive activities.

All of us want to enjoy and have a great time during the holidays. It is the time when we want to catch up on all the things that we have missed during the semester. This does not mean that we cannot sleep, or have fun. But, making time for activities which are beneficial for our educational and career growth can help us in the future.

basic idea about the industry. It will also boost their confidence, enhance their skills, and broaden their knowledge about the industry or sector they are interested in. Pursuing internships is very important for students who are in the last semester of their degree course and are looking for potential employment opportunities. It will also nurture their professional skills and get their resume in shape.

Preparing a Schedule for the Next Semester

Engaging in Creative Activities

Students can plan for the upcoming semesters. This will make things easier for them and they will be ready for the next semester. They can check out which subjects will be covered and plan their studies accordingly. Moreover, knowledge of the subjects can help students to manage their studies as per the importance of the subject.

Spending the holidays by performing activities involving art, craft, and creativity can also be very useful for students.

Individuals with flair in cookery can prepare various dishes, cakes, sweets, and other desserts. Others can also engage in music, dance, skits, and other such activities to cultivate their creative side.

Building a Strong Resume

Nurturing the Healthy Side

Students can take up internships with various companies and institutions to hone their skills. This will provide them a

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Many students engage in unhealthy snacking; even if many students try to maintain a healthy diet, it becomes very difficult to maintain the same during semesters. Hence, during holidays, students can carry out various exercises, eat healthy food, and also play various outdoor games. This will not only make them healthy, but will also lift their mood, enhance their concentration, and foster team work among them. During holidays, students can also go for long walks and trekking with their friends and family, which will be beneficial for their health.

students in conducting get together parties, where they can meet, interact, and have a good time with their friends. This will not only act as a means of entertainment and recreation, but also will allow students to socialize and know each other better.

Participating in Group Activities

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Group activities nurture teamwork, and foster a sense of mutual respect and understanding among individuals. During holidays, students can take part in various cultural activities like group dances and songs. They can also take part in team sports like football and cricket.

Also, parents should motivate the students to participate in various events like youth parliament, skits, debate sessions, and so on.

Carrying out such activities will help in building the students’ confidence and contribute in their personality development.

Volunteering During their holidays, students can also volunteer for a social cause or participate in various extra-curricular activities. They can look around their community and take part in various activities which are not only educative and entertaining, but are also beneficial for the society and the country, for example, participating in a tree plantation campaign, or donating alms to the needy.

Preparing for Competitive Exams Holidays are the best time for students to plan for their career growth. Competitive exams are lucrative options for students to pursue a respectable job in government and private sectors. When schools and colleges are closed, students can devote their time to study and prepare for competitive exams.

Ambitious students can concentrate more on studies and research, rather than spending time on leisure and entertainment.

Conducting Get Together Parties ‘All work and no play makes jack a dull boy’, is a proverb which goes well for everyone, especially students. If students engage in studies all the time, then they will feel bored and lose concentration. Parents should assist

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