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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIRF 2025: BBAU 19th among top central universities, LU 5th among urban state institutions
LUCKNOW Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) has been ranked 19th among the top central universities in India, while the University of Lucknow secured the 5th position nationally in the category of state universities located in urban regions, according to the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025. 'We are immensely proud to be ranked among the top central universities in India by the IIRF,' said prof Raj Kumar Mittal, vice-chancellor of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in a press release on Sunday. BBAU has retained its position since last year, underscoring the university's steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and holistic student development. The latest IIRF ranking reflects the consistent efforts of its distinguished faculty, talented students, and strong administrative support, he added. Prof Mittal added, 'It is a collective success that motivates us to further elevate our standards and contribute significantly to nation-building through education and innovation.' LU spokesperson Dr Durgesh Kumar Srivastava informed that for the first time, publicly funded state universities (excluding medical and technical institutions) have been included in the IIRF rankings. In this newly introduced category, the University of Lucknow has emerged as the top-ranked university in Uttar Pradesh and secured third position nationally, following Panjab University and Andhra University. The University of Lucknow has excelled across all evaluation parameters, securing an impressive score of 951.62 out of 1000. LU vice-chancellor, Prof Alok Kumar Rai, said, 'This national recognition is a testament to the collective dedication of our faculty, students, and staff. It highlights our consistent commitment to quality education, impactful research, and inclusive academic development. The university remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence and its contribution to India's higher education landscape.' The IIRF ranking evaluates institutions based on various parameters, including placement performance, teaching learning resources & pedagogy, research (volume, income and reputation), industry income and integration, placement strategies & support, future orientation, and external perception & international outlook. In addition to this IIRF ranking, BBAU also holds the 33rd rank among the top universities in India according to the NIRF 2024 ranking.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
24 new courses at BBAU from this academic session
Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) will offer around 24 new undergraduate, postgraduate diploma and certificate courses from the upcoming academic session with the aim to equip students with modern technical skills, professional knowledge and a research-oriented approach. The new session is likely to begin in Aug. It includes industry-oriented PG diploma courses like social media marketing, film and theatre acting and editing, certificate courses in bakery and confectionery, a diploma course in cognitive neuroscience among others. "Newly introduced courses have been designed in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 and professional requirements. The launch of these courses will follow a well-structured strategy," said vice-chancellor Prof Raj Kumar Mittal. He said these new courses especially include skill-based programmes focused on providing employment-oriented and professional training. Retired experts from relevant fields will be invited to contribute, enabling students to gain real-world experience. Furthermore, the university will introduce integrated UG programmes that offer multidisciplinary education under one roof. A BBAU official said: "Our department of journalism and mass communication will be offering PG diploma in social media, film and theatre acting and editing, design and graphics and in corporate communication, certificate course in radio jockey and video jockey (RJ & VJ). These courses are not being offered as specialised courses by any academic institutions in the city." Courses like PG diploma in manuscriptology to be offered by the department of library and information science will provide training in the study of handwritten documents, encompassing their preservation, editing and interpretation. Another interesting course to be offered is a one-year diploma in post-harvest technology for horticultural crops. "The admission process for various postgraduate (PG) programmes for the 2025-26 session has begun. Eligible candidates seeking admission can register on the official website-- The registration process commenced on May 24 and the last date for application is June 18," said the VC. He said all information is available on university's official website-- Applicants can also contact the university via email at chairmanacmcbbau@ or call the toll-free number 1800 180 5789 for further assistance.
