NO JOBS FOR NEW IITIANS

THE ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN IS BEGINNING TO TAKE A TOLL ON PLACEMENTS IN PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE IITS, WHERE THE TOP DEGREE IS NO LONGER A GUARANTEE OF AN ASSURED JOB OFFER

"WE WILL MAKE EXAMS 100 PER CENT FOOLPROOF"

Soon after he resumed charge of the Union ministry of education, DHARMENDRA PRADHAN had to deal with the storm that broke out over serious irregularities and subversions of the national entrance examination system with the Opposition even demanding his resignation. In an exclusive interview with India Today Group Editorial Director RAJ CHENGAPPA and Deputy Editor ANILESH S. MAHAJAN on June 25, Pradhan speaks forthrightly about the action the central government has taken to deal with the crisis and the challenges that lie ahead. Excerpts:

The Rarefied Realm

For the 28th time, INDIA TODAY takes stock of the best institutes in 14 streams so that the Class of 2024 can have a clear view of its future and work towards it

NEET Gets Messy

What went wrong with entrance exams like NEET this year and how it affected the ambitions of millions of students

IN GOOD COMPANY

SSCBS students study an updated syllabus that braids theory with practice and get to pick the latest courses. These and the school's industry connections help guide young graduates towards leading MNCs

THE CODE OF QUALITY

Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving technologies through close ties with industry veterans and alumni, the Department of Computer Science at Christ is ensuring its students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that await them

THE ULTIMATE IN HOSPITALITY

Hotel management institutes are staying abreast of the latest trends, offering new courses ina variety of allied disciplines

THE FASHION TOPPER

Hands-on training, networking and mentorship opportunities with industry insiders and strong research projects contribute to NIFT Delhi's preeminence in fashion education in the country

BROADCASTING BRILLIANCE

With its cutting-edge programmes that embrace industry advancements, IIMC continues to be a preferred choice for mass communication students

COURTING DISTINCTION

The institute is gearing up its students with knowledge of new-age tools like Gen Al to prepare them for the legal battles of the future

THE HUMANE TOUCH

Field work and the exposure beyond book learning is what arms TISS graduates with the confidence to get on top of any situation

HIGHRISE OF INNOVATION

Swearing by sustainability, and fusing theoretical rigour with practice in its latest design studios and high-end labs, the Department of Architecture and Planning at IIT Roorkee prepares for the future with care

A CRUCIBLE OF TECH CHAMPS

BITS Pilani's unique approach to education, including a zero-attendance policy and an entrepreneurship-focused curriculum, is the pivot of its trailblazing position in fostering innovation and producing industry leaders

CUTTING-EDGE ENGINEERING

With industry tie-ups and focus on research, IIT Delhi continues to nurture brilliant minds who can tackle global challenges with innovative solutions

SMILE-MAKERS PAR EXCELLENCE

The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences is committed to ensuring the oral health of the country, both clinically and by providing expert training to aspiring dentists

GRANDMASTERS OF MEDICINE

AIIMS Delhi runs ahead of the pack yet again on the strength of close teacher-student ties, the latest in drugs and machinery, quality research and trying out new procedures

A Life Less Ordinary

A key figure in the freedom movement, post-Independence, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, devoted herself to the revival of Indian arts and crafts

THE GREATS AMONG COMMERCE

With its future-ready courses and students’first policies, there is little to challenge SRCC’s top billing in the Commerce stream

A Star Is Born

Elan burst onto the Tamil cinema scene out of nowhere. Beginning young, he admits he was lucky to make his directorial debut at 23—with the fresh, thoughtful, enlightened romantic comedy Pyaar Prema Kaadhal in 2018.

THE OTHER PROGRESSIVES

A seminal exhibition at DAG Delhi showcases key works of the Madras Art Movement

INCUBATOR OF POSSIBILITIES

A distinguished faculty that discharges a holistic pedagogical approach, cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative research make Hindu College the torchbearer of science education in India

DIFFERENT STROKES

A multigenerational family of five adults, each with their unique requirements, results in an apartment in Ahmedabad that still looks like one unified whole

A Modern Classic

Borrowing generously from both traditional Indian design and clean, contemporary aesthetics, this home in Bangalore is a stunning spectacle of spatial planning

Reimagining Construction

A look at the rise of 3D-printed and modular architecture

MECCA OF LIBERAL ARTS

Hindu College retains a vibrant, interactive culture of education, making it the place to be in for many an aspiring humanities student

Design Guide to Stealth Wealth

When silence becomes the new stamp of luxe living, a stylish home in Kolkata becomes the perfect paradigm for this latest movement

THE UNUSUAL AND UNIQUE

You may have heard of surrealism in art, but in design, it translates as a magical, creative space capturing eyeballs and imagination

HUES CALLING

Want to add colour indoors? This apartment in Mumbai is your guide to getting it right.

"A space looks incomplete without styling"

For this stylist, good design is all about coming together of details that bring character and visual interest to a space.

"Style and taste should be like water, easily flowing, ever changing"

From food to styling homes and displays at stores, this stylist changes hats almost as easily as he buys them