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Time of India
25-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
IIT (BHU) welcomes new batch with induction programme
Varanasi: An orientation and induction programme, 'Diksharambh', for the new entrants of IIT (BHU) was organised at Swatantrata Bhawan on Thursday to welcome the newly admitted undergraduate students. The event aimed to introduce the freshers to the academic environment, resources, and support systems of the institute, helping them embark on their educational journey with confidence and clarity. During the orientation, the students were briefed about the various academic and co-curricular activities offered at IIT (BHU), along with key institutional values and expectations. Addressing the event, IIT (BHU) director, Prof Amit Patra, said that IIT (BHU) offers all the resources and guidance necessary for the holistic development of the students. "The day you start helping others selflessly, you begin to become a true leader," he said. Before the student session, the director and institute officials interacted with the parents of the new entrants. The orientation and induction programme will continue over the next seven days, during which students will be introduced to various departments, laboratories, the central library, student activity centres, and othe
Time of India
25-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
IIT (BHU) welcomes freshers in Varanasi; ‘Diksharambh' orientation begins with focus on student journey
VARANASI: An orientation and induction programme, Diksharambh, was held at Swatantrata Bhawan on Thursday to welcome newly admitted undergraduate students of IIT ( BHU ). The programme aimed to familiarise freshers with the academic environment, resources, and support systems of the institute, helping them begin their educational journey with confidence and clarity. During the session, students were introduced to the various academic and co-curricular opportunities at IIT (BHU), as well as the institution's core values and expectations. Addressing the gathering, IIT (BHU) Director, Professor Amit Patra, emphasised the importance of selfless leadership and personal growth. 'The day you start helping others selflessly, you begin to become a true leader. And when people start loving you and turning to you for advice—that's when you will know you have truly earned your place and achieved success,' he said. Before the student session, the director and other institute officials held an interactive session with the parents of the new entrants. Parents shared their thoughts and raised queries regarding the academic journey ahead. The Diksharambh programme will continue for the next seven days. During this period, students will be introduced to various departments, laboratories, the central library, student activity centres, and other essential facilities on campus.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-BHU, Hindalco ink MoU for research-based internship programme
Varanasi: In a major step toward strengthening industry-academia ties, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BHU and Hindalco Industries Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) on Tuesday to launch a six-month research-driven internship programme for students. The internships will be hosted at Hindalco's Renukoot plant. The initiative aims to provide engineering students with the opportunity to engage in real-world industrial environments, allowing them to work on production, process control, and innovation-driven projects. The collaboration is expected to significantly enhance students' practical knowledge while contributing to national missions such as 'Make in India', 'Viksit Bharat 2047', and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. Given the growing potential of aluminium-based technologies, this partnership is a forward-looking step towards long-term industrial advancement. Speaking on the occasion, IIT-BHU Director Prof Amit Patra said, "This partnership will allow students to undertake research in a dynamic industrial environment, equipping them with deeper insights and fostering innovation. Collaborating with a global industry leader like Hindalco brings tremendous value to this initiative." Echoing similar sentiments, Prof. Sushant Kumar Srivastava noted, "This MoU will significantly strengthen students' exposure to industrial processes and sharpen their professional capabilities, while also driving innovation in India's metal sector. It marks a leap forward in enriching technical education."
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Parliament panel visits BHU, reviews academic practices
Varanasi: The parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports conducted a study visit to Banaras Hindu University and IIT-BHU on Tuesday. Led by Rajya Sabha Member Digvijay Singh, members from both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha held meetings at the central office of the university with BHU and other higher education institutions. Committee members included MPs Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya, Bheem Singh, Rajiv Rai, Rekha Sharma, Brijmohan Agrawal, Amardev Sharaddav Kale, Hemang Joshi and Shobhanaben Mahendrasingh Baraiya. The meeting was attended by SK Barnwal, additional secretary, ministry of education, Union govt, Acting Vice-Chancellor of BHU Prof Sanjay Kumar, director of Institute of Medical Sciences BHU Prof SN Sankhwar, director of Institute of Management Studies BHU Prof Ashish Bajpai, director of IIT-BHU Prof Amit Patra, director of apprenticeship training board, Kanpur, Vivek Kumar, registrar of central university, Allahabad, Prof Ashish Khare, dean-teaching of Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad Prof Lakshmi Kant Mishra and Kashi Vidyapith VC Prof AK Tyagi, representing the higher education department of the Uttar Pradesh govt. The meeting reviewed best practices, key achievements and challenges (financial, human resources, space and administrative) in the teaching, industry-academic collaboration and research ecosystem of higher education institutions. After the meeting, committee members visited the 'CDC Building,' where they were briefed on various aspects of research and innovation at the university. They toured the 'Student Activity Centre' and 'Precision Engineering Hub (PEH)' at IIT-BHU, which was crucial for understanding academic and technical innovations. Earlier, the committee members received a grand welcome at the main gate of BHU. They visited Malaviya Bhavan, where they paid floral tributes to the statue of the university's founder Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The IIT -BHU also extended a warm welcome to the chairman of the parliamentary standing committee Digvijay Singh and its members. The event was organised at the institute's Student Activity Centre, where director Prof Amit Patra welcomed the committee members. Prof. Patra provided a detailed introduction to the new initiatives undertaken by the institute under the National Education Policy NEP. He shared information about new academic programmes, research culture, advanced R&D activities and effective placement efforts. He reiterated the institute's commitment to continuously enhancing academic and research quality to meet global standards. Additionally, the delegation visited the state-of-the-art Precision Engineering Hub, where they observed technical expertise and innovation capabilities.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Kgp, JU better global ranks, CU sees slight dip, Education News, ET Education
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. Kolkata: IIT-Kharagpur Jadavpur University and Calcutta University are the only three institutes from Bengal that have made it to QS World Ranking 2026. While IIT-Kharagpur and JU improved their rank, CU's position saw a dip. The list this year features 54 institutes from the QS World University Rankings, published annually by the London-based global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds, assess universities based on performance indicators, like academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research impact, international student diversity, graduate has climbed seven spots from 222nd rank last year to 215th. It also ranked 4th among the IITs. The new IIT Kharagpur director, Suman Chakraborty, said, "We have performed better than last year but our rank can improve if we can create a positive impression on the outer world as perception plays an important role." The outgoing acting director, Amit Patra, said, "Our performance in citations per faculty, international research network and sustainability, helped us better our position."At 676, JU's rank improved significantly from last year's position between 721 and 730. "As a state-run institute, we have constraints, including funds crunch. Still, JU has been performing well. The credit goes to our teachers', researchers' and students' dedication. Improvement in areas, like faculty-student ratio, international student diversity and international student ratio, could have advanced our rank, but they do not depend entirely on the university," said an rank dropped to a place between 771 and 780 from last year's 751 to 760. CU acting VC Santa Datta said, "The rank has slightly dipped but it's a proud moment that we are still among institutes on the world ranking list. With limited resources, my aim is to develop the university holistically, focusing on research and international network."
