Faculty

A good faculty can make or mar the reputation of any educational edifice. Their capabilities educational as well as aptitudinal can prove detrimental for any college or university. The impact that a faculty member can have on the student experience can be seen in and out of the classroom. The Digital Learning magazine considered “Faculty” as one of the parameters for its Top Private and to be Deemed Universities in India ranking because for developing a premier educational institution it is vital to develop a strong faculty. It not only assists in the cognitive development of the students but also restricts the rising rate of brain drain from the country to the West.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial development today has become very significant; in view of it being a key to economic development. Entrepreneurs are frequently thought of as national assets to be cultivated, motivated and remunerated to the greatest possible extent. Entrepreneurs can change the way we live and work. The Digital Learning magazine considered “Entrepreneurship” as one of the parameters for its Top Private and to be Deemed Universities in India ranking because merely training students for getting jobs is not the purpose of education. Education is all about developing leadership qualities amongst the students. Since entrepreneurial competencies assist in cognitive development, it plays pivotal role in analysing the level of curriculum in educational institutions.

Industry interface:

Industry participation is necessary in designing and delivering of courses at any university. The institutes invite personnel from industry to share their experience and wisdom with students. It provides an opportunity to personnel in the industry to create value for a wide range of people and equip them to integrate better with the industry. “Industry interface” is considered among one of the parameters for its Top Private and to be Deemed Universities in India ranking because Academia-Industry Interface plays a crucial role in knowledge-driven economy, where the students pursuing different professional programmes are expected to be well versed in the industry working.

Infrastructure:

A university is much more than research, teaching and learning. A university campus is the centre of lives of all enrolled students. Hence, the university’s infrastructure that includes everything, from lecture rooms to cafeteria and from laboratories to hostel is vital for students. In “Top Private and to be Deemed Universities Ranking 2018”, digitalLEARNING magazine has considered infrastructure as one of the important parameters for allocating the grades to educational institutes. While talking of the university infrastructure, we have kept in mind the following parameters: sports facilities, student accommodation, IT infrastructure, library facilities, research facilities and medical facilities.

Global Collaboration:

As we prepare our youngsters to be a productive contributor of national economy, we must remember it is global, competitive, and interconnected. For students to feel comfortable in such an environment, they need opportunities to participate in more collaborative learning experiences internationally. Doing so engages students, furthers their learning, improves intercultural awareness, and connects them to the contributions of diverse and valued cultures. International partnerships between universities are extremely beneficial for students as well as for the university. In this era of globalisation, with the help of unhindered communication channels and inexpensive travel, universities across the world are trying to collaborate with other universities and fostering relationships with other institutions of the world. Digital Learning magazine has therefore, used “Global Collaboration as one of the key ranking parameters for the ranking of universities.

Placements:

Every intelligent student desires to join a university which boasts of a higher placement rate. While searching for a good university, students prefer such educational institutions. University education should lead to direct employability and we, at Digital Learning magazine, have used “Placements” as one of the key parameters while ranking them. From the student perspective, high quality placements can bring a range of benefits and positive impacts. There is a strong evidence to suggest that placements and work experience are extremely valuable to students, both in terms of their academic performance and their employability skills. Placements give students the opportunity to gain skills specific to their subject or industry of choice as well as the employability skills required for real-life work. It is an opportunity to be involved in teambased working, which provides a welcome contrast to the typically more individual-centric approach taken to academic study.

Swachh Campus:

In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have also included the Swachh Campus as a parameter for Top Private and to be Deemed Universities Ranking 2018. Swachh Campus parameter includes the factors like student/toilet ratio, availability of running water, water supply systems, garbage disposal, garbage disposal techniques and campus’ green cover.