Educational institutions india

The emphasis on higher education in India has never been more relevant in the past as it is today, and this sector has grown significantly in the last two decades. Per the University Grants Commission (UGC) statistics of 2015, there are 753 universities in the country, including 345 state universities, 123 deemed universities (a status of autonomy granted to high performing institutes and universities by the Department of Higher Education), 47 central universities (established by the Department of Higher Education), 235 private universities; and 91 institutes of national importance, such as Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), National Institute of Technology (NIT), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) etc.  In addition, there are private and accredited universities , institutions created by an act of Parliament, independent institutes and over 41,435 colleges. Together they offer a wide range of degree and diploma programs. The UGC is the regulator...

Since Education should not be considered as business, people who want to start an educational institution should consider a not-for-profit business model rather than a for-profit business model because it satisfies the owner’s interests and would act in the public interest. It is very hard for these not-for-profit organizations to raise funds unless it is sponsored by a rich person who wants to put money in a trust for the benefit of the society. Not-for-profit institutions will also face difficulties to raise funds when there is an economic downturn or when unemployment rates are high. However, the benefits that these Non-Profit Organizations receive are far more in number than the restrictions that they face. What is Non-Profit Organization? Non-Profit Organizations include trusts, cooperative societies or associations, and Companies which come under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.  These organizations are created either for a charitable purpose or for the public good ...

Data analytics has seeped into most areas of corporate lives — education not withstanding. Though data and analytics are not yet used as essential tools in the management and running of schools , colleges and universities in India, it is a fast growing sector that can profit from using data analytics to their advantage. We found the following six areas where data analytics could really aid the education sector. Building On The Traditional Method Of Collecting And Using Data: Traditionally, most educational institutes have a broad range of data about their students, usually collected from their admission forms and applications. This data includes any combination of: location, previous learning activities, health concerns, attendance, grades, religion, and caste-based reservation, particularly in India. Most of the institutes do store this data, but a more intelligent system that can and aggregate, compare and track the data can come in handy while tracking the progress of the s...

Rankings are often a subjective exercise, and many education experts consider university rankings as arbitrary. However, no matter what methodology you choose, the top 15 universities in the world end up being largely the same year after year. They have been on this perch for a long time, with only marginal changes in the rankings every year, relative to each other. No one would be surprised by their names: Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, Oxford, MIT, University of Chicago, Princeton, Caltech, Stanfor ..  It is logical thus to start our analysis with this question: what makes these universities so special?   Let us first look at Harvard University , widely considered by academicians as the best university in the world. A clue to Harvard’s greatness can be found in the way it approaches its faculty appointments. Its administrators consider outstanding faculty as a prerequisite for greatness in a university. When Harvard decides to hire someone in any department, its managem...

For decades higher education has been inundated with calls for change; the most recent ones being driven by a national conversation on making higher education more affordable and expanding access to quality programs that prepare graduates for the workforce. We believe that despite the challenges that an institution might face while developing competency-based education, the rewards are so much higher. Institutions, though, are discovering that the most difficult piece of CBE program development is not curriculum and assessment development, rather it’s all of the myriad pieces of program development unrelated to the curriculum. CBE uses an andragogical model of student learning and support that places the  learner rather than the teacher at the center of the learning paradigm , and it creates a similar shift in administrative functions and offices across the institution. Tip 1: Make sure faculty take ownership of the competency-based education program development and i...

Environmental education (EE) connects us to the world around us, teaching us about both natural and built environments.  EE raises awareness of issues impacting the environment upon which we all depend, as well as actions we can take to improve and sustain it. Whether we bring nature into the classroom, take students outside to learn, or find impromptu teachable moments on a nature walk with our families, EE has many benefits for youth, educators, schools, and communities. Top 10 Benefits of Environmental Education Imagination and enthusiasm are heightened EE is hands-on, interactive learning that sparks the imagination and unlocks creativity. When EE is integrated into the curriculum, students are more enthusiastic and engaged in learning, which raises student achievement in core academic areas. Learning transcends the classroom Not only does EE offer opportunities for experiential learning outside of the classroom, it enables students to make connections and a...

During the last years the educational reform led to a number of changes and renovations in the teaching process which introduced and confirmed the term “innovation” in the teaching practice. To enlarge the use of information and communication technologies for the development of new forms and methods of teaching, distance learning, and media education. To provide an innovative character of basic education, including the renovations in the network structure of educational institutions in accordance with the tasks of innovative development.  According to studies the innovative processes in the educational environment are observed in three directions: social and economic, organizational and management, psychological and educational. They touch upon the methods of managing the educational institutions, elaboration and implementation of new educational technologies, creation of innovative schools, etc. Teaching innovations include innovations connected with renovation and c...

The higher education landscape is undergoing significant change as a result of technological innovations. We are witnessing changes in the way higher education is taught and in the way students learn. While the conventional setting of the lecture hall will continue to form the bedrock of higher education systems, it will be enhanced by the integration of new tools and pedagogies, and it will be complemented by many more online learning opportunities and a greater variety of providers in higher education. There is enormous potential for widening access to higher education and increasing the diversity of the studen t population. Online technologies provide opportunities to learn anywhere, anytime and from anyone. This flexibility is essential for non-traditional learners and will enable a change in the engagement of higher education institutions in lifelong learning and continuing professional development. This will provide an important tool to governments in ensuring a diversity ...

Quality teaching has become an issue of importance as the landscape of higher education has been facing continuous changes. The student body has considerably expanded and diversified, both socially and geographically. New students call for new teaching methods. Modern technologies have entered the classroom, thus modifying the nature of the interactions between students and professors. The governments, the students and their families, the employers, the funds providers increasingly demand value for their money and desire more efficiency through teaching. Quality Teaching lacks of clear definitions and to some extent can’t be disconnected from debates on Quality or Quality culture in higher education that remain controversial terms. Some scholars regard quality primarily as an outcome, others as a property. Some consider teaching as the never ending process of reduction of defects and so Quality Teaching can never be totally grasped and appraised. In fact, conceptions of qua...

The Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru was adjudged the overall best institution in the country by the Human Resource Development Ministry's national ranking framework (NIRF). Union HRD minister  Prakash Javadekar , while announcing the rankings at an event in the Vigyan Bhavan, said the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has been adjudged the best engineering college and the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) the best management institution. As per the ranking released by the national institutional ranking framework (NIRF), the IISc stood first in the university category, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The premier healthcare institute All India Institue of Medical Science (AIIMS) Delhi was ranked number one institute under medical college category. Delhi University's Miranda House was the best college and NLSIU-Bengaluru the best law school in the country. This year...