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Hans India
3 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
IET India scholarship last date June 22
Hyderabad: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), has announced that applications for the 9th edition of the IET India Scholarship Award—one of the country's most prestigious honours for undergraduate engineers—will now close on June 22, extending the opportunity by three additional weeks. Established in 2013, the IET India Scholarship Award was created with the vision of identifying and supporting engineering students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate a deep commitment to innovation and solving real-world problems. With over 65,000 applications in the previous edition, the Award has become a sought-after platform for aspiring engineers eager to make a meaningful impact on society through technology. The 2025 edition offers a total prize pool of Rs10 lakh, with the national winner receiving `3,00,000, in addition to significant exposure at major industry events, mentorship opportunities, and national recognition. The programme is completely free to apply, making it one of the most accessible and high-value scholarships available to undergraduate engineers in India. The scholarship is open to students currently pursuing full-time undergraduate engineering programmes (any year of study, any specialisation) in AICTE/UGC-approved institutions across India. There is no age limit, but applicants must have a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent or a CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale.
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
NIAT is Empowering Universities to Deliver NEP-Aligned, Industry-Ready Education
BusinessWire India Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6: As India's education system advances under the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with the continued efforts of UGC and AICTE to promote quality and relevance in technical education, the NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies (NIAT) is playing a key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry expectations. Through its University Collaborations, NIAT is enabling UGC-approved universities across India to provide outcome-based learning, modern infrastructure, and deep industry alignment for their students, in full compliance with UGC and AICTE guidelines. The result is a new national benchmark for skill-based engineering education. "At NIAT, we're strengthening universities," said Rahul Attuluri, Co-founder & CEO of NxtWave & NIAT. "Our role is to bring in everything the industry wants--hands-on skill training, practitioner-led faculty enablement, internships, and placements--while the university continues to own and deliver the core academic program." The collaboration begins with curriculum insights. NIAT gathers and synthesises these insights from multiple sources -- its 3,000+ hiring partner companies, a community of over 10,000 tech professionals, and cutting-edge in-house R & D and product development. These combined insights are distilled into structured reports and whitepapers, highlighting real-time industry trends, evolving job roles, and skill gaps across domains like AI/ML, cybersecurity, and more. Universities receive these inputs at regular intervals, helping academic councils and boards of studies modernise the curriculum while staying fully aligned with UGC and AICTE regulations. Faculty upskilling is another cornerstone of the collaboration. NIAT runs industry-led certification programs for faculty, including case-based labs, hands-on code reviews, and access to sandboxed real-world projects. Universities also benefit from NIAT's network of 10,000+ tech professionals through the onboarding of Professors of Practice--seasoned professionals who co-deliver modules and mentor students. "To become a globally competent professional, students need not only a degree but also the right skills and aptitude. This integrated program with NIAT delivers both. We're proud to offer such a transformative education," said Dr. R.K. Jain, Vice Chancellor, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune. To power experiential learning, NIAT provides and university integrates an AI-enabled tech platform into its infrastructure. This platform supports project-based learning, live assessments, and real-time feedback, giving students the kind of exposure previously reserved for top-tier industry bootcamps. "Technical skills aligned with industry needs are essential for today's students. Our partnership with NIAT ensures they don't just graduate--they're prepared to thrive in their careers," said Farhad Yenepoya, Pro-Chancellor, Yenepoya Deemed University. Modern infrastructure is another focus. NIAT provides universities with a research-backed classroom design playbook, informed by benchmarking top world-class institutions, and adapted for the Indian context. The design includes high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic seating, smart AV systems, soundproofing, and collaborative layouts--all built to support tech-enabled, project-based learning. Implementation by universities is supported with detailed bill-of-quantities, vendor templates, and rollout roadmaps--ensuring academic institutions meet both AICTE norms and global standards. What truly sets this collaboration apart is its corporate connection. Through partnerships with 3000+ tech companies, NIAT facilitates structured internships, mock assessments, and placement sessions--aligned with actual industry hiring practices. Using data dashboards, every student's progress is tracked and supported, giving universities deeper insight into career readiness. "Students today need more than just a degree--they need skills. Through this partnership, students will receive a degree from our university and an industry-ready certification from NIAT. This gives parents the confidence that their child is truly career-ready," said Dr. Ch.V. Purushottam Reddy, Founder and Chancellor, Chaitanya Deemed University. Students receive a UGC-approved degree from the university upon completing the university projects, assessments, courses, required credits, and an Industry Ready Certificate (IRC) from NIAT, based on their performance in skill tracks, projects, and assessments. This dual credential not only boosts their employability but also aligns perfectly with the UGC/AICTE vision of multidisciplinary, skill-based learning. "From 2025-26, students at our campus will benefit from a holistic program--receiving a degree from Aurora University along with upskilling and industry certifications from NIAT. This collaboration empowers students with both academic credentials and real-world capabilities," said Dr. Srilatha Chepure, Vice Chancellor, Aurora Deemed University. Importantly, the fee structure is fully transparent. Students pay tuition directly to the university for academic services, and a separate, optional fee to NIAT for the Industry Readiness Program. There is no bundling or crossover, ensuring 100% compliance with UGC, AICTE norms. "This is what the government wanted education to be," said Rahul Attuluri, Co-Founder & CEO of NxtWave & NIAT. "And the government bodies like UGC/AICTE are bringing important reforms for change. Aligning with them, we've built collaborations that make that change real--inside classrooms, with universities, and for students who now have both a degree and a future they can count on."
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
How NIAT is empowering universities to deliver NEP-aligned, industry-ready education
Rahul Attuluri, Co-founder & CEO of NxtWave & NIAT As India's education system advances under the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with the continued efforts of UGC and AICTE to promote quality and relevance in technical education, the NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies (NIAT) is playing a key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry expectations. Through its University Collaborations, NIAT is enabling UGC-approved universities across India to provide outcome-based learning, modern infrastructure, and deep industry alignment for their students, in full compliance with UGC and AICTE guidelines. The result is a new national benchmark for skill-based engineering education. 'At NIAT, we're strengthening universities,' said Rahul Attuluri, Co-founder & CEO of NxtWave & NIAT. 'Our role is to bring in everything the industry wants—hands-on skill training, practitioner-led faculty enablement, internships, and placements, while the university continues to own and deliver the core academic program.' The collaboration begins with curriculum insights. NIAT gathers and synthesises these insights from multiple sources such as its 3,000+ hiring partner companies, a community of over 10,000 tech professionals, and cutting-edge in-house R&D and product development. These combined insights are distilled into structured reports and whitepapers, highlighting real-time industry trends, evolving job roles, and skill gaps across domains like AI/ML, cybersecurity, and more. Universities receive these inputs at regular intervals, helping academic councils and boards of studies modernise the curriculum while staying fully aligned with UGC and AICTE regulations. Faculty upskilling is another cornerstone of the collaboration. NIAT runs industry-led certification programs for faculty, including case-based labs, hands-on code reviews, and access to sandboxed real-world projects. Universities also benefit from NIAT's network of 10,000+ tech professionals through the onboarding of Professors of Practice—seasoned professionals who co-deliver modules and mentor students. 'To become a globally competent professional, students need not only a degree but also the right skills and aptitude. This integrated program with NIAT delivers both. We're proud to offer such a transformative education,' said Dr. R.K. Jain, Vice Chancellor, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune As a part of this collaboration, universities are leveraging AI enabled technology platforms offered by NIAT. When integrated into the University's infrastructure, this platform supports project-based learning, live assessments, and real-time feedback, giving students the kind of exposure previously reserved for top-tier industry bootcamps. 'Technical skills aligned with industry needs are essential for today's students. Our partnership with NIAT ensures they don't just graduate—they're prepared to thrive in their careers,' said Farhad Yanapoya, Pro-Chancellor, Yenepoya Deemed University Modern infrastructure is another focus. NIAT provides universities with a research-backed classroom design playbook, informed by benchmarking top world-class institutions, and adapted for the Indian context. The design includes high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic seating, smart AV systems, soundproofing, and collaborative layouts—all built to support tech-enabled, project-based learning. Implementation by universities is supported with detailed bill-of-quantities, vendor templates, and rollout roadmaps, ensuring academic institutions meet both AICTE norms and global standards. What truly sets this collaboration apart is its corporate connect. Through partnerships with 3000+ tech companies, NIAT facilitates structured internships, mock assessments, and placement sessions—aligned with actual industry hiring practices. Using data dashboards, every student's progress is tracked and supported, giving universities deeper insight into career readiness. 'Students today need more than just a degree—they need skills. Through this partnership, students will receive a degree from our university and an industry-ready certification from NIAT. This gives parents the confidence that their child is truly career-ready,' said Dr. Ch.V. Purushottam Reddy, Founder and Chancellor, Chaitanya Deemed University Students receive a UGC-approved degree from the university upon completing the university projects, assessments, courses, required credits, and an Industry Ready Certificate (IRC) from NIAT, based on their performance in skill tracks, projects, and assessments. This dual credential not only boosts their employability but also aligns perfectly with the UGC/AICTE vision of multidisciplinary, skill-based learning. 'From 2025-26, students at our campus will benefit from a holistic program—receiving a degree from Aurora University along with upskilling and industry certifications from NIAT. This collaboration empowers students with both academic credentials and real-world capabilities,' said Dr. Srilatha Chepure, Vice Chancellor, Aurora Deemed University Importantly, the fee structure is fully transparent. Students pay tuition directly to the university for academic services, and a separate, optional fee to NIAT for the Industry Readiness Program. There is no bundling or crossover, ensuring 100% compliance with UGC, AICTE norms. 'This is what the government wanted education to be. Government bodies like UGC/AICTE are bringing important reforms for change. Aligning with them, we've built collaborations that make that change real—inside classrooms, with universities, and for students who now have both a degree and a future they can count on,' concludes Rahul Attuluri.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Building India's AI-Ready Workforce: The Launch of Mirai School of Technology
New Delhi: In a bold response to India's growing AI talent gap, which is projected to exceed 1 million skilled professionals by 2027, Mirai School of Technology makes its debut today as India's new age AI-first higher education company. and BCA degrees offered by AICTE and UGC-approved colleges are powered by Mirai School of Technology to deliver AI-first technical education—reimagining engineering for an era where artificial intelligence is no longer optional, but essential. Mirai redefines conventional education by empowering students to become tomorrow's tech leaders. While traditional programs remain rooted in outdated methods and theory-heavy learning, Mirai is driven by a bold belief: education should be centered around the tools and technologies that will shape the workplace of 2030. Founded by Arpit Sarda (BITS Pilani, IIM Kozhikode), and strengthened by the strategic collaboration with Varun Kohli (CEO & Co-Founder at Coding Blocks) and Kartik Mathur (NSIT, Co-Founder at Coding Blocks) — the two minds behind one of India's most impactful tech education platforms that has mentored over 250,000+ students. Together, they aim to build a future-focused learning ecosystem that equips students with hands-on AI skills and real-world career outcomes. 'Mirai isn't just a new institution—it's a movement to bridge the gap between today's education and tomorrow's tech careers,' says Arpit Sarda, Founder of Mirai. 'We're building an ecosystem where students learn to lead with AI, not just adapt to it.' "What makes Mirai revolutionary isn't just what we teach, but how we teach it," explained Kartik Mathur, Founding Member and Academic Head at Mirai. "Our students don't just learn about AI—they build with it from day one, using the same tools powering innovations at companies like Google and OpenAI." As AI continues to redefine global industries and talent demands, India faces a pressing need to produce skilled professionals who can drive innovation. Mirai enters the scene at this critical moment with a bold, disruptive model rooted in four core pillars: AI-First Education: Programs built around 15+ top AI tools, 6+ global certifications, and programs are designed around real-world AI applications—from generative AI to LLMs and APIs—preparing students for the technologies of tomorrow, today. Code with AI from Day 1: From the very first week, students build, debug, and create with AI as a co-pilot. Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Plus, and other AI development platforms are integrated into daily coursework—helping students write smarter code, learn faster, and think like real-world engineers. Infra Designed for Coders: State-of-the-art facilities including Apple labs, robotics labs, and smart classrooms—plus personal MacBooks and subscriptions to premium AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Plus. Selection of Top 20%: Admission is merit-based, with only the top 20% selected—fostering a competitive, high-potential peer group that drives excellence. It's not just about getting in—it's about becoming part of a community where ambition is the common language Tech Practitioners as Teachers: Courses are led by engineers, founders, and industry experts, ensuring every lesson is rooted in practical experience and evolving industry needs. This ensures that students don't just study technology—they absorb its context, challenges, and evolving nature. It's learning that's alive, applied, and aligned with what companies truly value. 'From industry-certified learning paths to global AI competitions and startup incubation, Mirai offers unmatched depth and exposure,' says Varun Kohli, Founding Member and Learning Head at Mirai. 'This is tech education, reimagined for the AI age.' With India's AI market expected to reach $17 billion by 2027 and showing rapid growth potential, coupled with a significant shortage of AI-skilled professionals, Mirai emerges at a critical juncture. Through AI-first and BCA programs offered by partner colleges, Mirai provides students with a clear pathway into high-growth AI careers across healthcare, finance, automotive, and other emerging sectors. Arpit Sarda _ Founder _ Mirai School of technology
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Mirai School of Technology Launches to Build India's Next Generation of AI-Ready Talent
New Delhi: In a decisive move to address India's widening AI talent gap, the Mirai School of Technology officially launched today, introducing a pioneering AI-first education model designed to produce industry-ready professionals. Through and BCA programs offered by AICTE and UGC-approved colleges, Mirai aims to equip students with hands-on experience in artificial intelligence from day one. Founded by Arpit Sarda (BITS Pilani, IIM Kozhikode), in collaboration with Varun Kohli and Kartik Mathur of Coding Blocks, the initiative blends academic rigor with real-world application. Mirai's approach is built on four pillars: AI-first curriculum, AI-integrated coding from day one, infrastructure tailored for developers, and instruction from practicing tech professionals.
