Life in an IIT: ‘Beyond JEE – finding balance, purpose and a research calling in AI’

Life in an IIT: ‘Beyond JEE – finding balance, purpose and a research calling in AI’

I have long been interested in science, technology and engineering. My admiration for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) grew when I learned about the competitive journey students undergo while preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Despite being tremendously criticised for the amount of pressure it adds in the lives of students, I believe […]

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IIT Ropar, Shoolini University to launch joint interdisciplinary course in AI

IIT Ropar, Shoolini University to launch joint interdisciplinary course in AI

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shoolini University. The collaboration is aimed at launching a joint Minor Programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The move comes at a time when thousands of engineering aspirants across the country are appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session […]

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NIRF Rankings 2022: Eight institutes from Punjab in top-100; PU, IIT Ropar rank lower than last year

NIRF Rankings 2022: Eight institutes from Punjab in top-100; PU, IIT Ropar rank lower than last year

Out of the eight institutions from Punjab that made it to the top-100 overall list, five are government universities/institutes and three are private. However, while most of the Punjab government institutions on the list have witnessed a downfall in their ranking compared to 2021, the private ones have considerably improved their rankings and climbed up […]

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THE Asia University Rankings 2022: India emerges as third most-represented nation; Indian institutes in top-100 slip from 2021 rank

THE Asia University Rankings 2022: India emerges as third most-represented nation; Indian institutes in top-100 slip from 2021 rank

The Times Higher Education (THE) on Wednesday released the latest edition of Asia University Rankings. The 2022 edition comprises 616 universities from 31 countries and territories with India being the third most-represented country, with 71 institutions. Last year, a total of 62 Indian institutions participated in the rankings. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is the only institute to […]

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