Campus notes

NMIMS gets  A  by NAAC

Mumbai: SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University) has been awarded the highest A Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with an outstanding CGPA of 3.67 in its 4th accreditation cycle. The top-tier recognition reaffirms the university’s commitment to academic excellence, institutional rigour, and holistic student development.

In its 3rd cycle in 2017, NMIMS was accredited with a CGPA of 3.59. The improved score of 3.67 in the current cycle marks a consistent upward trajectory across all four accreditation rounds.

NAAC accreditation is conferred following an exhaustive evaluation process covering a wide range of criteria, including curricular aspects, research output, teaching & learning process evaluations, infrastructure, student support, governance, and best practices. The A rating is valid for a period of seven years and places NMIMS amongst the elite institutions of higher learning in the country. Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, SVKM’s NMIMS University, said, “Each experience of accreditation has been a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and institutional quality. This milestone is also a tribute to our brilliant students, parents, recruiters, Executive Council, Academic Council, Board of Studies members, and esteemed alumni, who have stood by us, supported us, and believed in our mission. As we celebrate this recognition, let us also look ahead with a renewed focus on our academic innovations, academic excellence, and transformative impact. "

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BML Munjal University and UC San Diego to co-develop master's programmes

New Delhi: BML Munjal University (BMU) is partnering with the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), one of the world’s leading public research universities, to create research opportunities and equip Indian students for the future. The partnership will allow BMU and UC San Diego to co-develop programmes in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Innovation, Medtech, And Entrepreneurship.

From joint research and internship opportunities to international classroom experiences and innovation bootcamps in California, the partnership will provide Indian students access to top-class immersive and experiential learning.

Commenting on the collaboration, Sunil Kant Munjal, Chancellor, BMU said, “This partnership will help BMU strengthen its credentials and solidify its position as an institution that offers a global learning ecosystem.  It will help our students emerge as future-ready tech leaders and changemakers who are able to make an impact across disciplines, domains, and nations.”