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From The Editor-in-chief
The India Today Best Colleges Survey has kept up its standing as the country’s most credible, dependable and exhaustive ranking of institutions of higher learning for over a quarter century. We offer you the 2023 edition—the 27th overall—at a time of
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Class Of 2023
IT came without much fanfare, for a move destined to radically transform the college admission process in the country. The Covid-19 pandemic had already brought about another revolution—the leapfrogging to online education. In the post-Covid world, t
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How The Colleges Were Ranked
With more than 43,000 colleges in the country, the India Today Group’s college ranking strives to make critical career decision easier for aspirants and guide stakeholders such as recruiters, parents, alumni, policymakers, general public and institut
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Crucible Of Opportunity
It takes hard work, academic excellence and a will to experiment and think out-of-the-box for any educational institution to top the ranks consistently. More so, when the higher education field in the country is getting more and more competitive year
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Sky Of Opportunity New Dimension Of Success With Quality Education
In the era of globalization, digital connectivity in the whole world has put forward new challenges regarding the educational system of the country. The old educational system seems to be tied in the barrier of languages, in such a situation it is ne
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The Brainery Of Art
With more than 4,500 students on its rolls, Hindu College of the University of Delhi is known for its academic excellence as well as its vibrant extracurricular life. The college houses more than 60 student clubs and societies that address a variety
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The Oath Of Excellence
IN 2022, Keerthi Teja from Andhra Pradesh aced the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (or NEET), securing for himself a seat at the medical college of his choice—the coveted All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. After nearly
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A Perfect Set
For Sabhya Sharma, a third-year student of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) in New Delhi, the confidence in his skills is a result of his experience on the campus. Last year, the
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Credit Worthy
Right from its founding by philanthropist-industrialist Sir Shri Ram in 1926, SRCC has remained a leader in its field. Students who secure a seat here have an edge over competitors for an entry into the corporate world. “A degree from here is a gatew
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Driving Force
Among the top 50 institutions in the world for engineering and technology education as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has kept its game razor-sharp by finding the perfect sync betw
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Tech Titan
IF there’s one institute in the private sector that has been consistently rated at par with top IITs in quality engineering education, it’s BITS Pilani, as the snazzy acronym goes for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. When the iconic ind
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A Strong Edifice
The Department of Architecture and Planning at IIT Roorkee was set up in 1956 and is one of the oldest to offer the BArch degree in the country. The department currently has 164 students doing BArch, 50 in the master's programme and 117 students carr
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A Clear Verdict
Expansion has been the watchword at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) this past year. The institute will begin its new academic year in July with 1,200 students, twice the headcount it had in 2019 when it embarked on a roadmap of gr
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The Show Must Go On
For the Delhi centre of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), set up in 1965 under the Union ministry of information and broadcasting to train communication professionals, excellence is a habit. The premier institute has remained at the
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Cooking Up A Storm
The academic year 2022-23 was one of many highs at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition (IHM), Pusa, New Delhi. The institute saw placements of 92 per cent, a function of the fact that the campus placement sessions at this top in
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The Biz Beacon
Emerging from the shadows of Covid-19 pandemic, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), New Delhi, has hit the ground running. In the 2022-23 academic year, it successfully rolled out four-year undergraduate courses with multiple entry a
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Making A Difference
AT Mumbai's Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), “making a difference” is not a statement that’s made flippantly—it is something that’s etched in the ethos of every student that makes the cut at the esteemed institute. It’s their dream. And at T
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Wired To Succeed
The information kiosk at the reception area, the online notice board, the conference room schedules and even a part of the admission process at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru—all use apps developed by students pursuing the three-year Bac
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Style Icon
In a country as multifaceted as India, fashion is as much an expression of the self as it is a reflection of the social milieu we inhabit. It is deeply personal, and yet, a mirror unto itself of a nation’s aspirations, its history and identity. Perha
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"Epics Is The Key To Change The Landscape Of I-i-s-e Culture In Hei's In India"
EPICS is a course that aims to enhance engineering education by engaging students in real-world projects that address community needs. EPICS not only focuses on community service, but also fosters innovation, incubation, and start-up culture in Highe
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Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute Of Engineering And Technology (griet)
Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET), established in 1997 under the patronage of the Gokaraju Rangaraju Educational Society, is an AICTE approved and permanently affiliated college with UGC Autonomous status under JNTUH,
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ROOTed in Industry-relevance
The Founder Chairman, B.P. Padala, hailed from Ramavaram Village, Warangal district, Telangana. This erstwhile engineer donned the entrepreneurial hat to establish ROOTS Junior College, Koti, in 1991, using a capital of just Rs 1 lakh. Entrenched in
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Anurag University: Where Great Tomorrows Are Inspired
NIRF-ranked the best private university in Telangana, Anurag University is committed to holistic teaching, using Outcome-based Education (OBE), and Project-based Learning (PBL). Here, quality education comes with real-world experience. The university
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The Complete Results
Ranking is based on Objective data & Perceptual Survey data Only those Colleges which submitted their objective data on time have been ranked. Only those colleges which fulfilled the below criteria were considered eligible for participation in rankin
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The Next Chapter
Q. Of all your many books, A Suitable Boy is certainly among those that have endured in the reading imagination. What would you attribute its timeless appeal to—the plot, the characters, the sheer sweep of the story, the fact that it is the great Ind
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The Political Poet
The rich folk culture of the Narmada region produced an astonishing array of poets and writers. Vinod Kumar Shukla, currently the toast of Hindi poetry, is from Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Nearby Bilaspur is where Shrikant Verma was born in 1931. His ver
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Coming up For Air
It can’t get more Indian than this. The first exhibit is a glorious Ganesha. Opposite that, a familiar turbaned Maharaja bows his head, ushering you into the high-ceilinged foyer of Mumbai’s National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). It seems apt—we’re h
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Treasured Trinkets
The AI collectibles There’s something to be said about being India’s international carrier, one whose first-class ticket was considered the epitome of one’s career having taken off and status having arrived, even before the journey commenced! So many
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Born To Shine
Q. Two biopics on Amar Singh Chamkila, both starring you…. How are they different? Jodi, in Punjabi, was a theatrical release. Chamkila is for Netflix, so the canvas is different. Jodi’s audience knew Chamkila well. So the emphasis was to portray the
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ISpy
House of Popli, known for semi-precious jewellery has forayed into homeware with Centreshelf, a new gifting and home decor brand. From stunning centrepieces and tableware to bar accessories, most designs use semi-precious stones and resin mixed with
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Dress To Impress
In the world of interior design, furnishing trends play a crucial role in creating stylish and inviting spaces. Architects are constantly exploring innovative ways to enhance the ambience of a room through the careful selection of curtains, upholster
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Being Eco Chic Is Easy
Furnishings today play an understated yet pertinent role in the design scheme. Customers are now more experimental and receptive to designs that move away from archaic languages around form, function and materiality. Exciting vocabularies are built t
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“We Prioritise Sustainable Practices”
Launched in 2018 by sisters Vatsala and Vedika Chopra as a way to revive a slower way of life and responsible living, Veaves is now repository of amazing designs on diffident fabrics. “Veaves becomes a vessel for weaving captivating stories that inte
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“The Idea Is To Revive Traditional, Crafted Techniques”
“I launched ALCÔVE in 2017. I had thought of building it while studying textile design from National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore,” says Anushri Dubey. Being exposed to lesser known, textile-making clusters situated in small districts,
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“We Believe That Luxury Shouldn’t Kill”
Sanajan Lunia grew up discussing sustainability and conservation of recourses. “My first step towards this was choosing to be a vegetarian and when I decided to wear the hat of an entrepreneur, I knew I wanted to share the same ethos of ‘causing no h
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“It Is All About Attention To Detail”
After gaining a strong foothold in the international market for her export business called Fashion Accessories, Chandrika Thatai formally launched the FA Home store this year in DLF Camellias, Gurgaon. Taking off from where her fashion textiles ended
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“Our Precision And Finish Is Unparalleled”
Started in 2019, Craft and Kar is an amalgamation of two words, craft and karigars (artisans). “It stems from the idea that our artisans are the soul of our brand, using their indispensable skills to hand stitch, handblocked and hand weave each piece
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“Our Pieces Are A Tribute To India’s Rich Cultural Legacy”
MiRooh (launched in November 2021) loosely translated as “my soul”, was created out of a deep love for and resurrection of craft and attempts to popularise traditional methods. “Through this we hope to ensure the sustainability of these art forms and
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“Nature And Architecture Are The Inspiration Behind Many Of Our Designs”
The guilt of picking up Indie home decor items from stores overseas and realising Indian artisans do not get their due, led Neha Jhunjhunwala to start Onset in 2008, but she shut shop in 2014. Then in 2021 when she felt ready with a more in-depth app
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“We Want To Change The World Through Sustainability And Women Empowerment”
SanSar Home was conceived in 2020 during the lockdown. “I come from an entrepreneurial family where all our conversations have revolved around the family textile business. Even our holidays involved visits to different textile fairs and exhibitions,
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“We Draw On Artisanal, Colourful And Traditional Print Motifs But With A Laidback Ease”
In Sanskrit, vvyom means a limitless sky, and limitless creativity is what Shuchita Sancheti Garg wanted to offer her customers, when she launched vVyom in 2018. “My passion for design and fabrics has been cultivated by my childhood spent in the prin
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“Our Designs Bring A Sense Of Calm Into The Home”
After designing for European home decor brands for 15 years, the pandemic offered Ramita Ahlawat space and quiet to finally take the plunge and start her own company. “I set up Sanctuary Living in 2022. The ethos and inspiration for the brand came fr
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Bigger is Better
Jaipur Rugs has been making the ground beneath our feet a lot more stylish since 1978. This year they took it to the next level with their latest launch at the Salone Del Mobile, 2023. The new range, the Majnun Collection, in collaboration with desig
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Buyer’s Guide
If you want your home to go from cosy to inviting in a matter of minutes, turn to Asian Paints. They recently launched the Beautiful Homes Studio in Chennai and their Soft Decor Collection 2033. Here are five takeaways from the stunning new showroom.
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A Goan Retreat
Tucked away in the serenity of North Goa, this 1,500 sq ft, holiday villa is conceptualised in a modern Balinese theme. The brief was to maintain a casual, breezy vibe that spells vacation, yet design a home-away-from-home. The tropical vibe of Goa,
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Blanket Statement
Warmth. Comfort. Tranquillity. Ease. A blanket gives you that and more. That’s not all, it also adds style, colour and character to your space. So, when Hermès Studio came up with the Ithaque Blanket they knew it had to be more than the sum of its pa
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Greater Emphasis On Learning, Innovation, Research And Placements
India is one of the fastest-growing economies globally. Rapid digitisation in a short span of time has further boosted India's ambitions to become a knowledge economy. India's robust education system has been strengthened further with the formulation

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