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LPU School of Agriculture at Lovely Professional University turned the university campus into a floral heaven for the LPU Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2025. The exhibition showcased  breathtaking chrysanthemum varieties reared by the students of the school. Rajya Sabha MP Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi graced the event as chief guest and inaugurated the spectacle during her special visit to LPU.

The exhibition opened in full splendour at the heart of LPU campus, featuring a dazzling canvas of colours, fragrances, and floral artistry. Budding agriculturists showed their remarkable skill, creativity, and scientific precision through chrysanthemum varieties of amazing beauty, depicting excellence in horticulture and practical training from LPU's agriculture programs.

Ms. Priyanka Chaturvedi, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), applauded the students for their enthusiasm. Her presence elevated the event, drawing attention to the role of the LPU agriculture department in horticulture education across India.

Events at LPU School of Agriculture, such as this LPU Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2025. bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Precision farming, pest management, hybrid cultivation, and other important skills for Punjab's ₹10,000 Cr floriculture industry were displayed by students from programs such as BSc Agriculture and BSc Horticulture.

It was visited by people from Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, and Amritsar. The flower exhibition in India was a promotion of student horticulture projects. Captured moments of radiant blooms alongside proud LPU students epitomize campus life at LPU and innovation in agriculture in India.

LPU News highlights how such university events at LPU foster student development at LPU and position the university as a leader in agriculture education in India. With an NAAC A++ grade and global rankings, LPU continues to host botanical events at LPU and academic events at LPU which inspire future agripreneurs.

Seven cadets of NCC, AMET University, Chennai, took part in Victory Marathon 2025 on December 14 at Besant Nagar. Three more cadets represented the varsity in Navy Half Marathon 2025 at Adyar. The performances reflected the discipline and fitness achieved through NCC training.

First-year B.E. Marine Engineering student Cdt Bhargavan won first prize in the 7-km event at the Victory Marathon. This is a great achievement for the maritime education at AMET University, ECR campus, which has been known to train merchant navy officers and place them worldwide in reputed firms like Maersk and NYK, among others, on salaries starting from ₹ 10–25 LPA.

All the ten cadets expressed immense enthusiasm, which implies that AMET places considerable emphasis on integrated student development beyond traditional marine engineering and nautical science courses. The NCC programs in the university provide an avenue for developing the requisite physical fitness of a sea-going career.

AMET University is recognized as India's first Deemed-to-be-University exclusively focusing on maritime-related courses. The university has incorporated NCC along with the academic curriculum, offering B. Sc. Nautical Science and B.E. Marine Engineering. Students at AMET practice on ship simulators and are involved in strenuous activities like marathons so that they emerge better prepared for placements in prestigious organizations.

University officials extended congratulations to all participants, saying, “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our cadets. We wish them continued success in the future.”

The participants included seven cadets in the Victory Marathon at Besant Nagar on December 14 and three cadets in the Navy Half Marathon at Adyar, Chennai.

AMET University is known for laying special emphasis on athletics among its students. The university has NAAC A Grade accreditation, stands in the top five worldwide in IAMU, and offers ship-in-campus facilities. Adventure sports along with merchant navy training cater to the aspirations of Class 12 students from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Recently, Avantika University hosted the 5th Convocation Ceremony marking a momentous occasion. SAMAHVAN 2025 - 5th Convocation Ceremony, was an event of joy and encouragement that featured a virtual inauguration of the murti (idol) of Vagdevi ji by Dr. Mohan Yadav, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, setting a spiritual tone for the graduating class of innovators and professionals. 

Distinguished Guests at this Historical Milestone

The ceremony brought together visionaries who are shaping India's education ecosystem:

1. Chief Guest: Dr Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh - He virtually inaugurated the sacred Vagdevi ji Murti, the symbol of knowledge and wisdom on Avantika's campus.
2. Guest of Honour: Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President & Global Business Head, HCLTech EdTech - She shared insights on the role of technology in driving learning.
3. Special Guest: Prof Khem Singh Daheriya, Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission (MPPURC) - He stressed on the importance of regulatory excellence in higher education.

Other prominent guests included Padma Shri awardee and Chancellor, Dr Sanjay Dhande, and Vice Chancellor Dr Nitin Rane, who graced the dais to congratulate the graduates on their journey from design thinkers to industry-ready professionals.

SAMAHVAN 2025: Empowering the Next Generation of Indian Innovators

UG / PG graduates from Avantika's School of Design, Engineering, Management and Liberal Arts were awarded their degrees during the cultural show, student testimonial and awards for research excellence. The convocation focused on Avantika's commitment to design-led education aligned towards NEP 2020, fostering skills in AI, sustainability and creative problem-solving.

Chancellor Dr Sanjay Dhande highlighted how a vision has grown into a thriving academic institution with over 1,600 students from across India, earning national and international recognition. He also emphasised the university’s guiding principle of collaboration over competition, which continues to define its academic culture. Degrees awarded included BDes, BTech and MBA with gold medals for the top performers in sustainable design and digital innovation.

Witnessing SAMAHVAN 2025 solidifies Avantika's 95 %+ placement record with HCLTech, TCS & global firms. Admissions for 2026 will be open for design engineering fusion programmes - apply at avantikauniversity.edu.in.

Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur, an NAAC accredited institution known especially for its engineering, law, and management programs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Kashi University, Bathinda. This aims at promoting academic excellence and frontier research through a strategic alliance that bridges gaps in higher education. The two universities will share learning resources, offer joint academic programs, facilitate faculty and student exchanges, undertake collaborative research projects, and extend mutual access to state-of-the-art facilities. Aspiring to the top slot in innovation-driven education in India, these two prestigious universities have come together.

Key Pillars of VGU-GKU Partnership

The collaboration underlines a mutual commitment to the development of future-ready skills, thereby offering seamless student mobility across campuses for internship opportunities, exchange programs, and specialized courses. Faculty from both Vivekananda Global University and GKU will jointly lead research in emerging areas like artificial intelligence, sustainable engineering, renewable energy, and interdisciplinary studies, drawing on their combined laboratories, libraries, and funding avenues. While VGU Jaipur students will benefit from the strengths of GKU in agriculture, sciences, and vocational training, GKU gains from VGU's strong industry connections and placement networks exceeding 85% for eligible graduates.

Joint academic offerings will comprise a range of certificate programs, workshops, and dual-degree pathways that guarantee comprehensive capacity building for the next generation of professionals. This MoU aligns with the  NEP 2020 emphasis on collaborative ecosystems and will further strengthen VGU Jaipur as it continues to hold the top rank among private universities in Rajasthan for research output and placements.

Impact on VGU Jaipur Students & the Research Ecosystem 

For aspiring engineers, lawyers, and managers searching for "VGU Jaipur admissions 2026" or "VGU placements," this partnership offers exposure to global standard experiences without extra costs; think of cross-university projects that enhance resumes for leading recruiters like TCS, Infosys, and Deloitte. The state-of-the-art infrastructure at Vivekananda Global University will be further complemented by the specialized facilities at GKU, thereby accelerating PhD pursuits and incubating startups. 

According to the officials, VGU has termed the MoU a "bridge for better learning and research," where the shared vision of both universities  will help foster innovation in the Skilling Revolution of India. Students looking for courses at "Vivekananda Global University" or for "Jaipur scholarships" can expect more options at vgu.ac.in. This will further establish Rajasthan as a hub for higher education and assure a much richer academic-research journey ahead.

The highly engaging Expert Talk on Cyber Security & Digital Hygiene, under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's Consumer Outreach Program in association with the Comptroller and Auditor General, was organized by the Department of Commerce at Rayat Bahra University. The event equipped students with essential skills needed for safe navigation in the digital world due to growing cyber threats.

The session started with the lighting of the traditional lamp, welcoming dignitaries from TRAI, CAG, and RBU leadership. Keynote speaker Shri Jai Prakash from TRAI Jaipur outlined key initiatives that would promote digital responsibility and set the tenor for practical discussions on online safety.

Expert speakers provided in-depth insights: Shri Amit Prakash Garg, TRAI Jaipur, spoke on consumer grievance mechanisms, telecom fraud combating strategies, and best practices for digital hygiene. Shri Rajeev Sharma of Punjab LSA spoke on telecom compliance, EMF safety-related concerns, and real-world cyber fraud case studies, emphasizing proactive prevention.

Interactive quizzes and Q&A sessions by Shri Satvik Lavaniya kept the students deeply engaged, with hands-on experience encouraged. Certificates were provided to participants, attesting to their involvement and dedication to digital awareness.

RBU's move underlines its emphasis on integrating commerce education with contemporary skills such as cybersecurity, readying its students for a technology-based job market. The conclave aimed to transform the participants into responsible digital citizens, securing them against fraud and ensuring safe online behavior.

Arka Jain University (AJU) in Jamshedpur has scored a major placement success with 27 students from BBA, B.Com, and MBA programs getting selected by Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services (EY GDS). This achievement is being celebrated not just by the university but by the entire Jharkhand education scene.

EY GDS, one of the world's "Big Four" professional services firms, conducted a campus placement drive at AJU. The company has a strong presence in India across cities like Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Kerala. Landing a job at such a global giant is a game-changer for any student's career, and it shows Jharkhand talent is now shining on national and international stages.

Selected Students and Attractive Packages

The selected students belong to BBA, B.Com, and MBA batches. They have been offered key roles like Associate and Tax Analyst at EY GDS.

• Undergraduates (BBA/B.Com): Around ₹3.83 lakhs per year
• Postgraduates (MBA): About ₹4.46 lakhs per year

These packages provide a solid start for freshers entering the corporate world.

Tough Selection Process Highlights AJU's Training

The four-stage selection included resume shortlisting, written test, technical interview, and HR round. Standing out in such tough competition proves AJU's strong academics, skill-based training, and placement preparation. The university's industry-focused approach played a key role in this success.

What This Means for Jharkhand Students

EY GDS coming to Jamshedpur for campus hiring shows corporate India is taking Jharkhand colleges seriously. University management congratulated the students, parents, and placement team, calling it proof of the state's improving education system and AJU's industry-ready model.

AJU has promised to bring more national and global companies to campus soon, opening wider career doors for students. This batch of 27 selections is seen as a strong step toward better corporate opportunities for Jharkhand youth.