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very individual today has a goal that they would like to achieve in a stipulated time span and find the path to success. Evidently it has led to requiring more skills to break through the career barrier. It is in fact necessary to keep multiplying on that front as career opportunities today require multiple skills, which may or may not be directly related to the field of work. There are many institutes that provide plenty of courses that build up the skill set while also helping them grow as well balanced individuals.

Also, these courses can serve the purpose of an extra income or a part time job. This can supplement their daily routine and assist them financially as well.

As many a times the 9-5 jobs get monotonous and hectic, so one can choose out of these skills for their rescue. They can be anything ranging from coding, proofreading, communication, graphic designing, anchoring, photography and many more. These are also very effective stress busters which can rejuvenate one’s creative mind. They can also serve as an alternative career option for when the usual ones become a routine. By making an effort to learn and grow, youngsters also find themselves earning certificates which acts as a big plus on their resume. It also fills the person with immense amount of confidence and helps them gain better opportunities on the career front.

Efforts always result in success and can bring them onto a different path of growth and opportunities. As Theodore Roosevelt rightly stated “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.”

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A Remarkable Precedent of Knowledge and Learning

Editor’s Voice The Odyssey of Numbers Along the Time Route

Establishments of Academic Excellence To penetrate and dissipate these clouds of darkness, the general mind must be strengthened by education. - Thomas Jefferson The world today is facing a dire requirement of individuals who have multiple skills that are at par with the industry requirements. Education has evidently become an essential requirement in everyone’s life. It is necessary that they have their basics cleared in order to ensure an effortless journey towards the ideal career. The process of learning doesn’t stop, no matter what the age of the individual and this acts as a shield against being caught in the open battlefield of life.

The Knowledge Review, thus, introduces an issue of “The 10 Most Promising Institutes in North India, 2019” which brings forth institutions that believe in getting students ready for their futures. The use of latest technological learning tools and methods allow students to experience a new way of education, making these institutes the path makers of one’s career.

On the Cover, we have Purvanchal Institute of Dental Sciences, an institute known to provide top quality education to its students while preparing them for their careers. It also includes, K.I.E.T Group of Institutions, Institute of Technology and Science, Apparel Training and Design Center, B.K Birla Institute of Engineering and Technology-Pilani, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Shobhit University, DAV College-Jalandhar, Delhi Technological University and Punjabi University.

Additionally, this issue also contains insightful articles by industry experts Dr Navneet Gera and T.K Razdan. Our in-house editors have also come up with creative and resourceful article titled “The Odyssey of Numbers – Along the Time Route”

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learning, while promoting the importance of team spirit among students.

The dental college also comprises of a fully functional hospital which provides exclusive dental treatments to its patients. The clinics of various departments such as Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Conservative dentistry, Pedodontics, Orthodontics and Periodontics are all equipped with excellent quality and contemporary dental chairs, diagnostic and various other clinical equipment.

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urvanchal Institute of Dental Sciences is located in Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh and was founded in the year 2006. It is a part of the Shree Rama Educational Society which includes individuals who are socially committed professionals working towards educational, economic, social and cultural upliftment of the society. The institute is affiliated to Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University and has constantly been providing an environment that is professional and conducive for

Architectural Provision for the Learners Benefit The institute is spread over an extensive lush green area of 11 acres and provides the students with a variety of sport activities such as cricket, football, badminton, throwball and volleyball. As for indoor sports, there are options of table tennis, chess, carom and board games.

One of the unique features about the institution is its theme based canteen named the Purvanchal Café. It also

Dr. Rajeev Gulati Vice Chairman

AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A VISION FOR MERIT Dr. Rajeev Gulati is a renowned personality in the arena of dentistry and this is a result of over 37 years of excellent academic experience. He is an alumni of King George’s Medical College in Lucknow and his achievements can be seen in the form of various gold and silver medals as well as certicates of honor in the multiple disciplines of dentistry. He is also a fellow of International College of Dentists (USA).

Dr. Gulati is the Vice Chairman and Head of Department of Orthodontics at Purvanchal Institute of Dental Sciences. According to him, the various batches of dentists that have graduated from the institute have brought a lot of joy and pride to PIDS as well as all those whose hard work was a part of it. It constantly brings him immense joy in knowing that this dream has been a result of a dream manifested into reality which has been handed down from generation after generation.

Being one of the most senior and experienced dentists of the state, he knows that the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh needs to ll in the gaps of inadequacy of dental surgeons. He thus has been working towards making sure that the upcoming generations will not have to go miles for various dental treatments.

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Our goal is to make sure that the students adopt the prominent principles of the institute such as integrity, transparency & ethicality

has two libraries, an auditorium, a seminar hall, a computer lab fully enabled with Wi-Fi and a convenience store. The institute also has a student cell and anti-ragging cell which is devoted to ensuring that the students aren’t facing any inconveniences and everyone is equally monitored. The Dental Council of India has also been incorporated into this cause and is involved in conducting multiple seminars to spread the awareness about the menace of ragging and ways to find a solution for the same. Each student is also allotted up to 3 faculty members who act as a mentor for them in their complete educational journey and to provide any assistance to anyone in case of emergencies.

The students also have separate hostels for boys and girls with a hygienic mess where they are provided with nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, evening tea as well as dinner. The rooms are well furnished with air cooling units and a common room for their leisure hours fitted with a television and indoor games. There is also a provision of 24/7 hot and cold water supply, 24 hours of power backup, and lush green gardens as well as open spaces for the students to relax. They can also stay worry free as the students are guarded by round the clock security and a hostel warden.

Academic Outline-Courses Offered and Methodologies Practiced Currently, the institute provides a full time course of Bachelor of Dental surgery which lasts over four years and has seen a very high success rate among the students. In the near future, PIDS is working on its goal to introduce multiple new courses such as the Master of Dental Surgery, BSc. Nursing, Diploma in OT Technician, Accidental Trauma, Physiotherapy, Dental Hygienist etc. These courses will benefit the students' academic outlook and also provide them with a variety.

The institute also features an in campus 100 bedded multispecialty hospital by the name of Purvanchal Multispecialty Hospital. In a combined manner, it serves over 300 patients daily belonging to both dental as well as the medical OPD. The institute is also known for implementing various new age methodologies to ensure the educational benefit of its learners. One such method is active learning which has been implemented into the curriculum along with

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CDE (Continuing Dental Education) and it ensures that monthly assessments are conducted regularly. It also makes it possible for students to achieve their goals and helps them find their own comfort zones with regard to the subjects involved. Collaborative team based learning is another method that the institute applies for the students’ educational pursuits. This is where the students are placed into different groups where they will have to hold discussions and take part in the various seminars and group presentations. This builds the quality of team spirit in them which is essential for the field they’re venturing into. The method of experiential learning is where the students face the real situations and in turn gain experience the varied methods of treating the patient in a dedicated clinic. PIDS is also the only dental college in a radius of 200 kms. which is inclusive of cities like Allahabad and Varanasi and nearby country of Nepal. There are multiple patients that visit in a day and the students are able to work on them while also honing their practical skills. As part of this, the institute also conducts dental camps in schools and villages on a fortnightly basis to bring out the spirit of community service among the students.

Wide Array of Interesting Opportunities On the co-curricular front, UDAAN is the annual festival organized by the institute and includes a plethora of events in the categories of sports, indoor activities as well as a cultural show. The sports events include cricket, football, volleyball, badminton, tug of war, kho kho, throwball and athletics. Rangoli making, skit, mehendi, dumb charades, poetry, GK quiz, canvas painting, face painting, hair styling, collage making and soap carving are some of the indoor events that are conducted. As a conclusion to the fest, a full night of singing and dancing competitions as well as a stand-up comedy and a fashion show is organized. Trophies, medals and certificates are presented to the students to appreciate their hard work and achievements during the festival. UDAAN is an annual event that takes place during the spring season and provides the students with a platform to explore and showcase their talent and present it in front of a large audience.

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B. K. Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology, Pilani Honing Students with a Holistic Learning Approach Creating a platform for igniting ingenuity and path-breaking engineering applications for the India of future is the primary goal of the institute.

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nitiated in the year 2007, the B.K. Birla Institute of Engineering and Technology is an AICTE approved institute which has also held affiliations with the Rajasthan Technical University (RTU) from 2007-2017. It is currently affiliated with the Bikaner Technical University (BTU) which it acquired in the year 2018. The industry-oriented and application-driven institute was established under the Chairmanship of Syt. Basant Kumar Birla, a notable industrialist. It is also known for having alliances with various international universities, industries as well as professional bodies.

This has ensured that every student is given the chance of utilizing the best opportunities given to them in terms of education.

The Overview of Amenities The institute is situated in a sprawling campus of 7 lacs 85 thousand square feet which gives the students ample learning space where they can implement variety of innovative learning styles. It provides them with various facilities such as: spacious and modern classrooms, the laboratories fully equipped with the latest technology, a cultural and creativity center as well as an auditorium.

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The institute also has a Professional Training and Research Center, extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, as well as a gymnasium that the students can utilize. This variety of resources available in the institute makes the students’ lives within the campus comfortable and convenient.

Academic Choices for the Students The Institute offers five undergraduate programmes: B. Tech. (Mechanical), B. Tech. (Information Technology), B. Tech. (Computer Science), B. Tech.

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Mechanical Engineering: Helps students become familiar with the application of techniques of engineering into design, manufacturing and maintenance while also understanding some core concepts such as: Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Mechatronics, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), 3D/4D/5D Printing Technology, Robotics, Simulation tools like- 3D CAD, Solid Works, ANSYS, CATIA etc.

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INSTITUTE AT A GLANCE

WORKMANSHIP OF A LEADER Dr. S. M. Prasanna Kumar the Director is the backbone of the institute and has helped it become an icon of national and international repute. He holds a Ph.D and has gathered over 35 years of strong academic and administrative experience. He believes in having dedicated faculty members who are also highly qualied who can then provide the students with the best of knowledge. He focuses on enhancing student’s capabilities and training them for a bright future. He has been working towards the vision of making sure that BKBIET continues to improve in every possible manner while also enhancing an individual’s experiences.

Information Technology: It makes students aware of the various ways computer and telecommunication equipment can be used to store, transmit and retrieve data. The branch broadly deals with: Encompasses Scripts, Communication, Encryption and Decryption of messages, Database Design and Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Internet of Things.

Electronics and Communication Engineering: Deals with the broader aspects of engineering such as: digital and analog design, VLSI, Industrial Electronics, Control System, FPGA, IoT, Embedded System design, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Communication, Microwave devices, Plasma Technology, Simulation tools like: Cadence, GHDL, Icarus Verilog, Arduino IDE, Scilab, Xilinx ISE, Quartus, LTspice, etc.

Computer Science & Engineering: This course has its core in bringing in more innovations into technology while also going beyond the fundamentals. This allows the students to build up their interest in the specialized research, their growing ability for better software and hardware production.

Computer Science and engineering focuses on theory, algorithms programming languages, virtualization, visualization, networking, databases, software engineering and quality, design of system and application software, cryptography and architectures. It

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involves various technology trends which are: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Big Data, Internet of Things, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Robotic Process Automation and Edge Computing.

Electrical Engineering : The course provides students with an understanding in the area of : Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Power System Analysis, Machine Design, Power Electronics, Control System, Renewable Energy Technologies (Focus on Islanded/Grid connected Solar PV System and Wind Power Generation), Smart Grid, Microgrid, Energy Storage, Fuzzy Logic, Neural Network, Artificial Intelligence and various simulation tools.

Professional Training and Research Center of the Institute has advanced Control Panels, Machine Control, Bearing Technologies, Machine design and latest PLCSCADA Lab. Extracurricular Initiatives for Overall Development B.K Birla Institute of Engineering & Technology is an institute that believes in ensuring overall growth of students in every aspect possible, which is why it also encourages them to join the various on-campus clubs.

These include the photography club, drama/mime, music and a dance club. The Sarla Birla Cultural and Creative Centre is the provider of these creative activities. It also conducts a range of fests that the students can take part in.

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Basant is a fest usually conducted in the month of March or April and is conducted as an outlet for creativity. It can be in the fields of technology, sports of other cultural activities. Quasar is the annual technology and sporting event in the months of October or November. There are multiple events with sports like football, kabaddi, volleyball, cricket, tennis, carom and marathon races. Many other technical activities such as radio shows, movie making, poster making and quizzes also hold the students’ interests. These events are popularly known for being a platform for champions who are in pursuit of glory.

Future Career Opportunities The students of BKBIET have an efficient training and placement cell that constantly works towards building up their employability skills. There are plenty of interactions that are conducted with many leading industry experts and alumni called in to share their tips and tricks of the industry. The training methodology includes presentations, industrial tours, seminars, live projects and engineering chapter activities. Students are also groomed to be the best using aptitude tests, extempore, mock group discussions and personal interviews. The batches of 2019 saw over 67 companies bring job opportunities for them and the students found 154 job offers. The companies that approached them include the Indian Navy, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, TEKsystems, Optimizory Technologies, Avise Solutions Pvt Ltd and Polestar Solutions.

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The Odyssey of Numbers Along the Time Route T

he world since time immemorial has been full of advancements and innovations, which have framed the way it functions. New technologies are changing how youngsters are learning or are being taught things. Every individual today has access to endless technological and digital tools both inside and outside the classroom. It’s interesting to note how all this came to be in the first place along with its implementation into the context of learning experiences. All this though, started off on a smaller scale and out of immense curiosity. Technology is after all nothing but numbers coded into computers to form a particular application for everyone else to see.

Mathematics was regarded as the science of quantity in varied forms such as magnitude (as in geometry) or numeric (as in arithmetic) or a generalization of all these fields (as in algebra).

Here’s where it all started, continued and will remain so.

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EDITOR’S VOICE Prehistoric Mathematics – Humans in the early ages were intellectuals in their own manner. They had the general sensibility and knew the difference between singulars and multiples. The shift into the concrete idea and invention of symbol or descriptive words to describe the quantities was abstract and took quite a while to come into effect on the majority. The Early Man had a very different manner of keeping track of regular occurrences such as the seasons and phases of the mankind. The earliest evidence of counting in mankind’s history is the carved bones found in South Africa that date back to 35,000 to 20,000 years ago.

Babylonian Multiplication Tables (1800 BCE) – Their form of mathematics replaced that of the Sumerians sometime in the 2000 BC. It’s interesting to know that the Babylonians adopted the same style of cuneiform writing on clay tablets. Their system has the base set at 60 where the base stands at 10 in the modern world.

The Early Egyptians (6000 BCE) – The fertile Nile valley is where they found their residence and started off their lives. They were the pioneers in hieroglyphs and this civilization has always been shrouded in mystery.

They began recording the lunar phases and seasons for reasons both agricultural and religious. The oldest mathematical text was from ancient Egypt known as the Moscow Papyrus. It originated from the Egyptian Middle Kingdom around 2000 – 1800 BCE.

18th Century Mathematics – The late 17th and early 18th century were credited to the likes of Sir Issac Newton and Leibniz and their ideas of calculus, which were helpful in solving plenty of problems in the streams of physics, astronomy, and engineering.

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Early Chinese Mathematics – They wrote down their math problems on the oracle bone script, which dates back to the Shang dynasty (1600-1050 BCE). They had a very efficient yet simplified system which utilized bamboo sticks which are arranged to represent the numbers 1-9. They were then placed in columns to represent units, tens, hundreds and thousands. The Chinese decimal is the closest to the present day decimal system.

Mayan Mathematics – The Mayan Civilization had a settlement in the central region of America from 2000 BCE. This phase known as the Classic Period stretches from 250 CE to 900 CE. They were known to be experts of astronomy and calendar calculations. This did after all require complicated mathematics. The Mayans had an immensely sophisticated number system, which was more advanced than all other parts of the world. They used a system known as the vigesimal number system whose base was set at 20 and sometimes at 5 which possibly originated from counting ones fingers and toes.

Indian Mathematics – India has constantly been a hotspot for academic advancements since the vedic age.

The early Vedic period is evidence of the use of arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, squares, cubes and roots. The ancient Hindu symbol, which resembles a circle with a dot in the center is known as the bindu, was one the most significant discoveries. It signified the concept of zero, which also originated in India and gave a new direction to Math, as we know it.

Islamic Mathematics – Their contributions to the world of numbers is also immense as it gave shape to some of the most unique architectural marvels in the world. This phase has given the world the different forms of symmetry that can be depicted on a two dimensional surface.

Numbers and calculations have become an essential part in our daily lives, be it while buying groceries at the store or counting to 10 while playing a game. The prominence of Mathematics keeps rising in advancement alongside human development. Add to the fact that the need for calculation is inherent as it holds a bigger picture to transform the world to be a better place.

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KIET GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS Shaping Young Minds with Skill Oriented and Value Based Education The institute imparts futuristic technical education and instills higher values, making the students technologically superior and ethically strong.

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IET Group of Institutions is a pioneer in the field of technical education and has gained a distinctive reputation among other institutes in Uttar Pradesh. KIET is known for being inclined towards teaching in an innovative manner along with ensuring skill based education for the students. Its consistency in providing top –notch quality education along with the belief of ‘Achieving High’ is effectively noticeable in the students’ academic achievements, participation in extra – curricular activities as well as management of education.

Extensive Features and Facilities Provided KIET was established in 1998 by a group of distinguished edupreneurs whose most ambitious initiative was philanthropy. The institute was started to ensure the provision of service to the society by utilizing a non-governmental education system. Located on the Ghaziabad-Meerut Road, it currently holds over 5400 students and has seen substantial growth in the past 2 decades. It has also ensured that the need for good quality technical education is fulfilled in the state of U.P. The institute is self – funded and holds approval from the AICTE along with being affiliated to Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

The institute has left no stone unturned in ensuring that the students are provided ample facilities which help in developing their overall personality.

The vast institute which lies across 18.2 acres is a haven of multiple modern facilities such as fully furnished lecture halls/tutorials in the academic blocks, advanced computer centers, and wellequipped seminar/conference halls to assist in better methods of conducting classes. Primarily, every classroom is MAY | 2019

air conditioned and is fitted with the latest audio-visual teaching apparatus along with smart boards and modern furniture. There are various centers of excellence which work 24/7 including Information Technology and Software Services and Innovation labs. Hobby clubs is another such feature that is open for longer hours to provide guidance and hands on experience for the students. The students are also given multiple facilities to make their stay more efficient. Students who belong to various parts of the country can avail hostel facilities along with a canteen that provides them with the required nourishment. The campus also contains stationery store, a 24 hour ambulance facility, medical support, transport options as well as a multipurpose complex. The uniqueness of KIET lies in the fact that it teaches the students to imbibe an ‘attitude to excel’ in any field that they choose.

Providing an Array of Educational Choices The institute has a wide list of NBA accredited courses for the students to choose from as to ensure that they go on to find a path towards their ideal careers. It offers courses such as B.Tech which is a four year full time course in nine specializations namely Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. It also provides courses such as B. Pharm and M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology and Quality Assurance), M. Tech (Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical

A RESOURCEFUL PERSONALITY Though the institute was established and has grown due to the efforts of the entire team, the contribution of the Director and Joint Director in heralding it towards success can’t be denied. ’Great things in business are never done by one person.

They’re done by a team of people.’ Thus, the institute evolved from Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology to KIET Group of Institutions not due to the contribution of any one personality but the wholesome team effort, its policies, structured hierarchy and appropriate vision to achieve targets.

Foresight and vision of its leaders, including Shri Atul Garg ji and others in addition to a proactive approach towards innovation in the face of disruptions, have played an imperative role in the long term success of the institution.

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& Electronics Engineering), MBA and MCA. Apart from these courses, the institute also helps students by funding their innovation and research based projects which ensure the students have plenty of assistance from the institute.

KIET also provides Ph.D courses in selected streams as it is an approved Research Centre of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University. KIET has been ranked in the rank band of 151-200 among engineering colleges and in the rank band of 76-100 for Pharmacy in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF 2018).

KIET also believes in helping the students improvise and refine their passions by establishing various student clubs and innovation centers. These are useful in giving them a platform to turn their thoughts into reality and these unique courses include language courses, summer/winter courses for Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, CAD and many more. The institute also offers the students an Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics in collaboration with Mercedez Benz India Pvt Ltd. They have also set up an inhouse Technology Business Incubator which is associated with the NSTEDB, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India which aims towards promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the institute as well as other areas of learning.

Highlighting the Plenty of Accolades KIET has always strived to be the best in the country by doing the best for it which shows in the large number of awards that the students as well as the institute have earned for themselves. These accomplishments include · 2019 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Neil Armstrong Best Design Award in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge organized

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· NIRF (2018), MHRD-GOI – Ranking: Engineering (151-200) Pharmacy (76-100) · Empanelled by AICTE for PMKVY Skill Upgradation Program · Earned ‘Platinum’ Rating in AICTE-CII Survey 2018 · UPTU Academic Excellence Award for B.Tech, MBA & B.Pharma (Only Institute in UP) · Emerging Engineering Institute of the year – North : ASSOCHAM Edu Shine Excellence Award 2019 · Awarded with a ‘Gold Rating College’ in QS India University Rankings 2018: QS-IGAUGE · Established Institution Innovation Council (IIC) as per the norms of Innovation Cell, MHRD, GOI. · NPTEL - recognized KIET as a valuable NPTEL Local Chapter and the institute has earned 17th rank among 100 Top rated local chapters with ‘AA’ Grade (2018) Multiple Placement Opportunities The institute has an Internship and Industry Partnership Cell (IIPC) which assists the students in picking or applying for the right kind of internship related to their course requirements. This also helps them gain the necessary work experience in their field which turns them into valued professionals. Industry visits, guest lectures by highly experienced personalities, internships and short term courses are also conducted. These ensure that the students are well prepared to face any career scenario and hence get placed in popular organizations such as TCS, Tech Mahindra, Cap Gemini, Wipro, Samsung India, Indian Navy, Indian Army, Pernod Ricard and many more.

KIET also works towards enhancing the soft skills of students which is an integral aspect of turning them into competent professionals within the industry and the society.

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Apparel Training and Design Center DRAPING ITS STUDENTS IN EXCELLENCE The center pursues “Skills Excellence” in an integrated manner by creating a “step ladder-training eco-system” which provides a clear career path to the aspirational Indian youth.

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eing an institute which has trained over 3, 00,000 candidates over the last one decade Apparel Training and Design Center (ATDC) has found a place of prominence among students across the country. It is one of the most sought after Vocational Education Institute in the apparel export and domestic industries while also providing entry level trade courses for different Ministries National Apex Agencies & Skill Missions. ATDC is a training partner of NSDC & is preferred training provider for several CSR providing companies including GAP India & Gross Beckert etc. It has also trained over one lakh students in the longer duration vocational courses while giving them tremendous benefits to them under while providing wages to their families post the ATDC training.

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Designing Futures at the Institute Under the aegis of AEPC, Apparel Training and Design Center (ATDC) has earned its name as the Largest Vocational Training Network for Apparel Sector. There are over 175 ATDCs on Pan - India which are comprised of 65 ATDC Vocational Institutes and more than 100 ATDCSMART Centers. They are present in clusters across 25 states all over India and are affiliated to NSDC as a Non Funding Partner along with being approved by the AMHSSC as a training partner. ATDC has implemented training programmes in collaborations with the various Central and State government agencies like Ministry of Textiles (ISDS), National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) and many others also it has PSU’s like Oil and Natural Gas

Corporation (ONGC), Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) etc.

The Apparel Sector has the maximum potential for employment generation, especially to revive the rural economy.

The ATDC is also approved by MOT, MORD and by AMHSSC Sector Skill Council for Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing.

A Comprehensive View about the Courses The ATDC vocational institutes offer a wide range of courses that are a vital component to train youngsters in the field of apparel, fashion and textile for careers in an Integrated Fashion Eco – System. The B.Vocational programme was initiated in collaboration with the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Youth Development (RGNYID- an INI under 35/2012 Act of Parliament) and approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). It offers courses such as

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B.Voc in Apparel Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship and, B.Voc in Fashion Design and Retail. The institute also has Longer Duration Certificates and Diploma Programmes where the students are trained in Advance Skill & Soft-Life – Skills. This way upon finishing the course they are ready to be initiated into the apparel/fashion/lifestyle industries in both domestic as well as export sectors.

Another kind of course provided to the students is the Continuing Education Programme which are launched for the working professionals and aspiring students. Conducted in collaboration with the IAM industry projects and CE Programmes Division, it gives them the choice of part-time and weekend short time courses. The concept of Power Courses is implemented which improves the chances of being employable while also keeping the changes of the fashion/textiles, apparel and lifestyle industry in mind. It overall addresses any key challenges that the students may face and build a learning environment for everyone by utilizing summer workshops, industry workshops and seminars. Apart from all these options, students can also take up courses with duration of 3 months to 1 year which are conducted under the ATDC-IAM CE Programmes section. T R

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A VISIONARY ACADEMICIAN Darlie.O.Koshy is an eminent personality who apart from being an expert in the field of textile-apparel-retail industry is also a pioneer Academic & Visionary and a persuasive administrator. Apart from attaining a Ph.D from IIT Delhi he is also a rank holder in MBA from CUSAT and has been trained at FIT in New York. Post this, he had joined NIFT, New Delhi as the Founding Head of Fashion Management. He is responsible for the innumerable advancements brought forth in various educational institutions such as National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad where he served as the Director and Governing Council Member for 2 consecutive terms He is also known to be the only Indian to have been member on the Executive Board of World Body of Design for three terms during which he brought the Indian designs up onto a global platform.

His contributions to the fashion, apparel and textile industry have grained him plenty of accolades and awards.

He was conferred with the Indian Achievers Award for Education Excellence, the International Holden Medal Award of Textile Institute, Manchester UK and the Star if Italian Solidarity which is known to be one of the highest civilian awards from the Government of Italy. He was also bestowed with the International Award and Citation by the Fondazione Europea Guido Venosta for his immense contribution to Design for Development and Quality of life.

He also holds the role of an acclaimed International speaker and is an author of 3 important books on “Marketing & Design” as well which highlights his multi-faceted personality.

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T.K Razdan Principal

ABOUT THE AUTHOR T.K Razdan is the current Principal of CIHM, Chandigarh. His previous work experience includes being a senior faculty at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh. He was also awarded the Certiď€ cate of Competence as in entry level trainer in Food Production by the Indian Society for Training and Development in collaboration with South Asia Integrated Tourism and Human Resource Development Programme.

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Expert’s Input

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here has been a paradigm shift in the teaching methods used by the present day trainers. The mostly used and abused method of training namely the ‘Lecture Method’ is not the only method used now days by the trainers. There are more than 100 methods of training available to trainers. The choice of method adopted depends upon the objectives, the entry behaviour, the resources available and the entry behaviour of the trainee and so on.

However, one of the methods available is known as ‘Educational Tour or a Field Trip’.

An Educational Tour or A Field Trip is a visit to a place away from their normal place of study. The purpose of this trip is to provide students an experience outside the class rooms or labs. It also provides an opportunity non experimental research and helps bring all the students to a common platform irrespective of their social, economic & cultural background.

While on an educational tour/field trip a student gets to experience first-hand the concepts which help in long term retention of the knowledge. If the class room teaching is followed up by a field trip, it helps in clearing the concepts & results in more effective learning. It also helps in application of ideas, theories & knowledge which ensure competence. Discussing during the trip help the students to find solutions to real life problems and makes them innovative. Field trips helps erase pressure the boredom & monotony of having to attend a lecture. It is fun way of learning & makes it more enjoyable.

While on an educational tour/field trip a student has the opportunity of interacting with different people which helps develop social behaviour and create a social network, contacts & references. It gives them an opportunity to inculcate the habit of travelling alone & in groups and making them more empathetic towards fellow students.

Field Trips are important component of hospitality education. Using the experiential approach as a teaching method industry related visits should be organised more frequently which will provide an opportunity to students learn about organisations related to diverse aspects of the hospitality industry.

In the area of hospitality education field visits to Hotels, Vineyard, Distilleries Travel Agencies, Corporate Houses, Institutional & Industrial Catering establishments etc. should be organised for helping the students to consolidate class room teaching and have better understanding of various SOP’s and systems being followed. It will also provide an opportunity to students to have firsthand experience and make them industry ready.

Educational Tours & Field Trips provide an opportunity of experiential learning to students of all streams. They should be part of the curriculum but need to be well planned & structured under the supervision/guidance of an experienced trainer. In order to ensure the maximum benefit, a field trip or an educational tour has to be well planned.

There are 3 phases involved in organising a field trip:-

While on an educational tour/field trip students have the opportunity to have lively discussion in an informal set up.

Experience gathered during a field trip to vineyards, hotels, tourist places, factories, breweries etc. are of immense benefit to students and help make learning fun and long lasting.

Educational Tour/Field Trips also provide an opportunity to students to evolve and be on their own which helps make them independent Interactions with people outside helps improve communication skills and makes them more accommodating. The educational tour/field trip helps in developing overall personality of students.

While on an educational tour to a new property or place is great fun, its main objective is learning. It exposes the students to the outside world, be it local & global issues. It improves them with a new prospective and helps in developing overall personality.

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The first step is Careful Preparation. This includes research about the place, the distance, the mode of transport, duration, timings & approval from the host organisation, financial planning etc. The second step is the briefing of the students regarding the points to be observed, noted and discussed with the staff and the do’s & don’ts they have to follow. The last and the final step is the follow up activity which includes a report on the learning and discussing to reinforce the same.

As Neil deGrasse Tyson, the famous American astrophysicist said:Research in Education has shown that students remember field trips long into memory.

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Bhojia Dental College and Hospital A STELLAR PERFORMER IN THE DENTAL EDUCATION

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hojia Charitable Trust for Science Research and Social Welfare (Regd.) had a vision of advancement of educational, religious and charitable objects of public nature. The Trust came into existence in June, 1997 with its Head Office at Chandigarh. With the above cherished desire in view, the founder Trustees in their first endeavor set up Bhojia Dental College & Hospital in the year 1997 in the state of Himachal Pradesh with the vision “Health for all”. It is a private unaided/selffinancing institute. The institution has been successfully running for over two decades with excellence in the academic field. The quality of education and clinical exposure is at par with the best standards.

Bestowing with Utmost Offerings Dr. Tarun Kalra, Principal, said that

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the institute is well equipped with the advanced teaching aids and equipments. The institute boasts to be the first and only dental college to be accredited with NAAC in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This ensures quality in both education and patient treatment.The institute is empanelled with ESI and H.P. Government, which allows an abundant inflow of patients.

This allows for students to actively visualize and learn about various disorders affecting the head and neck region and treat such disorders in future.

The lush-green campus is well equipped with the entire advanced teaching aids, WIFI connectivity and equipment. The college block consists of lecture theatres equipped with audio-visual learning aids and the students are given hands-on experience and training by experienced faculty in

the various teaching departments, laboratories, as well as in the clinics of the dental hospital.

Bhojia Dental College and Hospital provides every type of dental treatment like major surgeries, dentures, ceramic crowns, gum treatment, restorative treatment, OPG, and Orthodontics treatments.Also the hospital section has a full-fledged community service department with a fully equipped Mobile Dental Van. The college periodically organizes camps at villages and schools covering remote areas as a regular feature.

The college is duly approved and recognized by Dental Council of India, New Delhi, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi and affiliated to H.P. University, Shimla for its various courses. The college and hospital will soon be undergoing

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NABH accreditation as well to add another feather in its cap. The institute has the following courses:

themselves in post graduation. The institute also recruits its own students at various faculty positions as required.

1. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) 2. Master of Dental Surgery (M.D.S.) a. Orthodontics b. Prosthodontics c. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics d. Pedodontics e. Periodontics f. Oral Pathology 3. Dental Hygienist 4. Dental Mechanics

Major Events and Collaborations

Grooming Students for Better Outcomes Having a total number of 90 full-time and dedicated faculty members, the students are evaluated and monitored on the basis of regular tests and discussions that are performed in the classroom. The students are given practical training and they also treat patients owing to the good OPD of the institute. This enables them to treat a variety of patients suffering from different disorders and ultimately they become masters of the subject. By this way they can start their own private practice or join various hospitals.

Moreover, some of them also enroll

Dr. Rishabh Kapila, Dean-Student Affairs, informed that the institute hosts its annual fest on a regular basis, in which students showcase their talent in extra-curricular activities. This ensures an overall development of the student. The institute also hosted the First Combined Conference cum Fest of all the dental colleges in the State of Himachal Pradesh in March 2018. It regularly organizes various CDE programs in which stalwarts of dentistry are invited to speak on a topic of interest for the students and faculty members and various hands-on courses are also conducted for practical demonstration of advanced procedures.

Dr. Kapila adds that the institute has international collaborations with Universities in Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, and other dental Universities within India. The students regularly visit these universities for elective postings, where they can learn dentistry from a different perspective all together. T R

THE RESOURCEFUL LEADERS Completing two glorious decades of excellence in the academic field, under the dynamic leadership of Sh. Vikram Bhojia, Secretary of the trust; the college has cultivated a decent repute with the medical industry that helps the students to stay upgraded with the contemporary information and happenings.

The principled work ethical approach has gained the institute a national stature, “We are fortunate to share a cordial relationship with the industry professionals and organizations.

This highly leads us to the path of excellence and more opportunities”, adds Mr. Vikram.

The constant support and encouragement from the beloved President, Sh. R.K. Gupta has been a driving force.

“We are of the conviction that one should not remain satisfied with his own welfare but should regard his welfare as a part and parcel of the welfare of all. In matters which affect the well-being of all, a person should give a subordinate place to his personal likings.”

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Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad A REMARKABLE PRECEDENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING ‘The Institute Believes in the Creation of Thinking Professional Orders while Generating New Learning Techniques and Changing Managerial Paradigms’

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.T.S – The Education Group (Estd. 1995) has been consciously and consistently ensuring to competitively meet the global future challenges. The pedagogy & curriculum delivery are well defined, focused and learner centric. The class room teaching is backed by industry interaction, digital learning, industry visits, live projects, internships, case discussions and regular training to enhance employability at national and international level. The in-house incubation centre facilitates germination of innovative ideas and creation of entrepreneurial skills. The academic team of I.T.S aims at fostering a creative environment towards entrepreneurship and employability. The Institute is NAAC (“A” Grade) & NBA accredited in

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addition to accreditation of International Accreditation Organization, USA. Academics The institute consistently redefines the teaching–learning pedagogy to ensure that the students are well acquainted and equipped with all the necessary tools when they step into the industry.

This is evident from their consistent presence of different Under Graduate and Post graduate programmes in the Top 10 Merit List announced by the affiliating Universities every year.

During regular interval in the academic session, both the academic and corporate associates are invited to deliberate, discuss, mentor and suggest changes which are suitable for the ever evolving academic and industrial needs

for excellence. It is also supplemented with live exposure of real industry work culture, industry visits, media visits, projects, summer internship, etc.

Various events and activities like Entrepreneurship Summit, CXO Meets, CEO Meets, Business Summits, Foreign Tour, International Conference, Adventure Camps, Excursion Tours, Boot Camps, Yoga & Sports Events, Media Conclave, and Research Conclave are also conducted.

I.T.S understands the need of global challenges &business environment and thus provides its students opportunities to visit other countries. Additionally, students are facilitated with ample opportunities to have interactive sessions from leading global speakers

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from academia and industry like Tong Cheuk Fung - CEO Wasabi Creation, Singapore, Mr. Nicholas V. Shaalaevski – Shallaevskii & Partners, Russia, Prof. Atul Parvatiyar - TEXAS Tech University, USA, Mr. Abel Daniel Director for Academic Alliances (International), EC Council University, New Mexico. Mr. Subrata Saha - Chief Architect, Cloud Engineering, NEC America, USA, and many others.

Campus Life I.T.S offers a vibrant family like environment in professional set up to the students. The relation, a student develops within the campus, enriches their life professionally and personally.

Thestudents’ personal growth is ensured with, fun filled social events, a caring network and better career opportunities. Several club activities and fests like Navtarang, WYSIWYG, Samagra, Quiz Whiz, Young Talent Hunt and others are held.During cultural Fests, leading celebrities of India, like Sushil Kumar (World Wrestling Champion), Irfan Khan, Rajkumar Rao, Ayushman Khurana, Soha Ali Khan and others were invited. Students also had the opportunity to interact with famous RJs like Naved, Rahul Makin, Ntin Khurafati.

Placement Record The consistent Placement of the students in leading organizations including Amazon, Nestle, HUL, TCS, Infosys, ITC, NIIT, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and many others makes its courses and pedagogy unique. The Corporate Resource Centre at I.T.S gives utmost importance to its students getting suitable and most befitting career opportunities after the completion of their courses. Organizations of repute

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have been giving the students excellent opportunities in the form of short term/long term projects, thus providing them practical learning. The Corporate Resource Centre organizes PDPs and workshops that enable students to be effective team leaders as well as team players.

Impact The impetus of I.T.S in providing quality education to its students is vividly evident from the fact that in addition to university prescribed curriculum, we offer additional courses in collaboration with international organizations like Oracle, Microsoft, etc. to supplement employability of the students.

I.T.S has made foreign collaborations with University of Lyon – France, Management Development Institute of Singapore, Girne American University, Valparaiso UniversityUSA among others.

Accolades Galore • Most Preferred PG & UG Institute in India, 2019 by ASSOCHAM • Listed in Leading Business Schools of India, 2019 by Dun & Bradstreet • Best College Placement Award (North) by EdTech Review Higher Awards under TCSiON, 2019 • Best Private Under Graduate College (BBA/BCA) in North India, 2019 by ICCI • Best PG & UG Institute in North India by Berkshire Media LLC, USA Award, 2019 • Lord Baden Powell National Award, 2019 by The Scouts/Guides Organization • Education Innovation Technology Award, 2019 by Express Computer, The Indian Express Group • NIRF Ranking (Ministry of HRD,Govt. of India) among Top 100 Institutes in India, 2019 T R

ABOUT US I.T.S – The education Group was established in 1995 by a charitable trust under the chairmanship of Dr. R.P. Chadha, a renowned philanthropist.

Today under the able leadership of Mr. Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S is scaling new heights and making effective presence internationally. I.T.S embarked on its journey from its first campus at Mohan Nagar with Post Graduate and Under Graduate programs, i.e., PGDM & BBA (1996), BCA & MCA (1997) and MBA (2004).Today I.T.S has emerged as a conglomerate of higher education offering Ph.D., PG and UG programs in Management, Information Technology, Dental, Biotechnology, Engineering, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy from four campuses spread over sixty acres of land in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida. The state of the art and ergonomically designed campuses with hostel facilities deliver approximately 8000 globally competent professionals from institutions to the international business community.

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ccessibility of educational resources has always been seen as an important and integral aspect of

B-schools and focused on improving teaching -learning process, thereby ensuring the school’s quality service to society. Resources play an important role in the overall development of the students. With the advancement of technology, the knowledge centers are shifting from library to virtual world.

Youth is looking forward to updating of knowledge from online resources. Additionally, the regulatory bodies have also given due importance to the MOOC courses (massive online open courses). There are multiple agencies who are offering MOOC courses that include EDX, Coursera etc. In Indian context, swayam has been able to successfully launch many MOOC courses. MOOC courses are developed by highly experienced faculty from different universities across the globe. Students can download the mobile application of EDX, Coursera or can use the website mode to register for a specific course. Students are keen to learn from technology enabled services and thus the role of online resources has emerged in a big way.

Students are further advised to update from the newspapers (economic times), for which the number of applications are available for mobile. Most of the B-schools provide copy of economic times to the students and is a part of discussion in classroom. Students are further advised to update themselves from the various websites such as WWW.RBI.ORG, WWW.IMF.ORG, WWW.WTO.ORG, WWW.COMMERCE.NIC.IN, WWW.DGFT.GOV.IN etc It is recognized that effective learning can take place in formal and informal environments through student peer interaction and that learners are encouraged to be contributors rather than just users in teaching and learning approach. Although somewhat inconsistent, student attitudes to sharing material were usually positive in B-Schools.

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e-book

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MOOC Courses

Webistes /Online Library/e-Newspapar

Figure 1 Online Resources Students are keen to learn from visualization, simulations and videos (you tube). Multiple options are available for different streams to take the benefit of recorded sessions on youtube.In addition; many e-books are accessible online and on Google books. Many B-Schools also offer e-books after collaboration with renowned publishers. Case studies play an important role for the students of B-School. Case studies enhance the decision making skills and discussion in class room further opens up avenues for unexplored areas.

B-Schools provide the sessions on data analytics and training using various software’s such as SPSS (Statistical package for social science), R Analytics, E-views and advanced excel.

In addition, institutes also provide instruction on cyber security, digital marketing, including SEO (Search Engine Optimization), with the aim of excelling in the hard competitive setting and achieving better work chances.

Online training is training for the next generation. The world is changing, so the management education is moving in the direction of internet mode.

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Academician’s Viewpoint

Dr Navneet Gera Associate Professor

About the Author Dr Navneet Gera (Associate Professor, BVIMR) Navneet Gera, Ph.D from University of Jaipur, Rajasthan is Associate Professor in Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Research, New Delhi. Dr Gera has completed his MIB (Masters in International Business) from Sukhadia University, Udaipur and has an experience of 14 years. Dr Gera is the supervisor and guide to Ph.D Scholars from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University and one of the scholars has been awarded Ph.D. under his guidance. He has 28 research papers to his credit published in reputed national and international journals. He is a member of AIB (Academy of International Business). He has conducted more than 25 Workshops in International marketing and export management. Dr Gera is trainer for Research Methodology workshops and SPSS training. He has presented more than 25 research papers in National and International Conference. He has chaired various National and International Conferences.

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