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Assam Down Town University (AdtU) in Guwahati is an avant-garde Indian education pioneer that offers a slate of future-focused undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs designed to boost employability and career growth in the new Indian job market. The programs intersect with industry giants, providing hands-on skill training, and attract the greatest recruiters, making AdtU the smart choice among students in search of practical training with strong placements. ​

Assam Down Town University Course (Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D.)

Undergraduate Courses (UG)

• Assam Down Town University provides more than 60+ undergraduate courses in the fields of engineering, science, technology, healthcare, hospitality, management, humanities, and agriculture.​
• B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering, Civil, Mechanical): The following are the potential job fields: Software Developer, Data Scientist, Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Designer.​
• B.Sc (Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Nursing, Agriculture, Microbiology, Food Nutrition & Dietetics): The career prospects are Biotechnologist, Forensic Analyst, Nurse, Agricultural Scientist, Microbiologist,
• B.Pharm: Pharmaceutical Research & Development Opportunities, Quality Control, Drug Safety Expert, Sales
• BBA (General, Healthcare, Integrated BBA+MBA): Opens the doors to career options in Business Analyst, Marketing Executive, Hospital Manager, HR.​
• BCA (Computer Applications): IT Support Analyst, Software Tester, Systems Administrator.​
• B.Com/B.A (Performance Arts, Psychology, Sociology, English, Economics): Careers in Banking, Counselling, Social Work, Teaching, Journalism.
• Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Provides entry into UI/UX, Fashion & Product Design, and Graphics career areas.​
• Hotel Management & Catering Tech (BHMCT): Hotel Manager, Chef, Event Coordinator.​
• Paramedical UG Degrees: Medical Lab Tech, Radiography, Optometry, Emergency Management, jobs in large hospitals and clinics.
• Physiotherapy, Social Work, GNM/ANM Nursing, Dialysis Tech, Critical Care: Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical Social Worker, Nurse, Dialysis Technician.

Postgraduate Courses (PG)

AdtU provides resilient PG options with concentration on specialist and management areas to ensure students stay at the top in the market.​ Here are the courses offered: 

• MBA/PGDM (General)Healthcare: Leadership positions in HR, Operations, Hospital Administration, Business Consultancy.
• M.Sc (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Food Nutrition, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics): Research Scientist, Clinical Researcher, Lecturer, Quality Analyst.
• M.Tech: Advanced engineering roles, research, academia
• MCA: Software Development, IT Project Manager, Systems Architect.
• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT): Sports Therapist. Hospital Rehabilitation Manager.​
• M.Pharm: Pharmaceutical Analyst, Quality Control Officer.​
• M.A (Psychology, Sociology, Applied Psychology, English): Clinical Psychologist, Sociologist, Language Specialist.​
• Master of Social Work (MSW), M.Com: Counsellor in schools/NG

Doctoral (PhD) Programs

Doctoral programs at AdtU are in Nursing, Sciences, Engineering, Computer Tech, Pharma, Paramedical Sciences, Commerce, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Agriculture. Doctoral research opens doors into academia, industrial research, top consulting, and policy work.​

Top Career Opportunities and Placements

• AdtU boasts over 90% placement rate, attracting over 700 recruiters with 6,000+ job offers annually. Average packages reach INR 4.5 LPA, with top offers up to INR 25 LPA in recent years. Companies such as Amazon, Wipro, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and IndusInd Bank participate in campus drives annually.
• Career Services provide employability skill development, internships, and personalized guidance for competitive exams and higher studies.
• Industry tie-ups (e.g., L&T EduTech for B.Tech Civil) ensure future-ready skillsets and practical experience. 

Assam Down Town University’s future-proof UG, PG, and PhD programs ensure graduates are well-prepared for dynamic careers in technology, healthcare, management, sciences, and more. Its blend of practical and industry-focused education leads to exceptional job placements, making AdtU an ideal destination for aspirants in Northeast India and beyond.

Lovely Professional University (LPU) in 2025 has established new standards of innovation and excellence, continuing to be a popular destination for Indian students pursuing higher education. From gamified learning experiences to robust ranking systems to new technology-driven initiatives, LPU's recent developments are contributing to its reputation as a dynamic academic institution and a leader in student-centred education.

What's New at Lovely Professional University 2025?

LPU launched several ambitious developments this year. The campus has adopted AI-based learning which makes lessons more interactive and career based for all. Its courses are no longer just about textbooks and exams - they are designed to create skills and portfolios that employers can actually see. The university has also been able to dramatically expand opportunities for exposure to the world by partnering with world experts and offering mentoring outside the four walls of the classroom.

AI and Gamified Learning

One of the largest changes in LPU is the way lessons are taught. Gamification is now part of the mainstream teaching model, transforming ordinary learning into engaging, challenge-based learning. For students, this translates into more hands-on projects, real-world industry partnerships, personal feedback, and a digital grading system that rewards creativity and initiative. Delivering personalised learning paths, AI-powered education ensures that every student feels supported in their educational journey.

World-Class Rankings and Accreditations

In 2025, LPU has firmly established itself as one among India's academic elite. It ranked 31st in NIRF 2025 for innovation and comprehensive education. LPU has consistently ranked first among private universities and is known for its solid programmes in engineering, management, pharmacy, law, and design. The university is also one of the few private institutions accredited by UGC, ICAR for agricultural studies, NBA for engineering and NAAC A++ ensuring each degree is internationally recognised.

Online Courses and Flexible New-Age.

LPU has been meeting the changing needs of students by providing new programmes and better online education opportunities. Its distance and online degrees have become internationally accepted and the students can now receive high quality education anywhere and remain a part of campus life. New tech streams (such as Machine Learning, Data Science, AR/VR, Full Stack Development) are now part of the curriculum, as well as creative disciplines and integrated MBA specialisations. This growth provides opportunities to those students who want future ready jobs without compromising on quality.

Scholarships, Career Support, and Social Impact.

In 2025, students to LPU can apply to the India best merit-based scholarships in terms of LPUNEST with scholarships as high as Rs. 8.4 lakhs. The admission is easier than ever since the entrance exam can be done either at home or at the set centres. LPU is actively supporting community development: recent initiatives include providing permanent jobs to families of flood victims in Punjab—reinforcing its social responsibility promise. The university's award-winning e-Connect platform for online learners continues to evolve, providing flexible learning and full digital support.

Bright Campus life and Success.

The vibrant campus of LPU boasts a student body that represents all the states of India and more than 40 nationalities and is proud to have formed a melting pot of cultures and ideas. The annual events are such things as World Tourism Day, Indian student athletes at the Olympics, and faculty members discovering a breakthrough in their research around the world. The university has it all when it comes to international sporting events, entrepreneurship fests and other ambitions.

Why LPU?

A degree is only one of the benefits of attending LPU. It could be studying at the feet of famous professors, acquiring hands-on experience in innovation laboratories, or creating a global network. Students become part of an organisation that is about success in the future. Its track record of the best placements, industry associations and alumni success stories makes it a springboard to a successful career.

When the thought of venturing into a world class campus, progressive courses, and unrivalled opportunities to nurture come to mind, LPU is certainly one of the most promising universities in India by 2025 and beyond.

While India is rejoicing Vijayadashami, in Kerala state, an ancient tradition is being followed in the name of Vidyarambham. It is a ritual that symbolizes the initiation of a child in education and learning formally.

Hundreds of toddlers entered the world of alphabets at temples in Kerala, where 'Vidyarambham' was conducted on Thursday, the culmination of the nine-day-long annually Navratri festival.

Early morning, families had congregated at the Saraswathi Devi Temple in Poojapura in Kerala to undergo this ritual.

Photos that went viral on social media show some of the children -- generally two or three years old -- crying or laughing during the ritual. Others were subdued and curious, as scholars, writers, educators, priests, and other powerful members of society got them to write their first letters of learning, starting with the mantra.

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar welcomed numerous kids to the world of letters at Raj Bhavan, wherein the ceremony was organized majestically.

"Kerala has the age-old #Vijayadasami festival by introducing children to the world of letters. Raj Bhavan also did not fall back with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar himself conducting the #vidyarambham today," the Raj Bhavan wrote in a Facebook post.

What is the Vidyarambham ritual?

As a part of this ceremony, little children are helped with their very first letters, in the traditional manner of rice or sand on a brass plate under the able guidance of seniors, typically teachers, priests, or elder members of the family.

Vidyarambham is evidence of Kerala's respect for knowledge, as is in accord with Goddess Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of knowledge and scholarship.

The ritual in the traditional sense involves toddlers drawing the Malayalam alphabets "Hari Sree." This is said to be a charm for prosperity in books.

Vijayadasami is observed as the day of 'Vidyarambham', the initiation of studies, in the southern state.

Temples, even those of Saraswathi, the goddess of learning and fine arts, have a heavy influx on this day. Major temples like the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Swamy Temple also had a heavy crowd of devotees.

With a backdrop of Swasthya Naari celebration at national level, Shashkt Parivaar Abhiyaan and Poshan Maah, a complete health and awareness programme was conducted in Menchukha Valley Public School, Menchuka campus on 23 September 2025. The event theme, "Healthy Women, Empowered Families – Encouraging Health and Awareness", prioritized preventive healthcare and empowerment at community level being most important.

The initiative began with a Medical and Dental Health Check-up Camp, in which 90 students and 16 school personnel participated. The camp offered mandatory check-ups and health guidelines for oral health, diet, and general health, thereby infusing healthier lifestyle practices among young students and teachers.

One of the Day's most spectacular features was an interactive class and live demonstration by Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) on Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid. Students were provided with life-saving instruction, and practical training on CPR and simple first-aid protocols were offered. This session empowered children with necessary knowledge to cope well in medical emergencies.

The session also included a tea discussion with the participants, which cemented the bond between the medical team and the school community even more. The program concluded with a group photo, soaking in the spirit of togetherness and consciousness.

This campaign is evidence of the dedication to building healthier better communities through women and children empowerment and development. By creating awareness on preventive care and teaching the younger generation first aid practices, the campaign aids in building a Stronger Family and a Healthier Nation.

It was carried out under Indian Army command and with local stakeholders recommitting themselves to public welfare, community wellbeing, and national welfare.

Students are not keen on joining the "process industry" and are instead heading towards IT, banking, and consultancy jobs — influenced by "pay packages and job comfort"—a trend that worries IIT Roorkee Director Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant.

Students are no longer opting for hard-core jobs, which is a sort of concern. They consider IT jobs, banking, finance, and consultancy. Initially, they consider the (pay) package, and the job comfort…so, whether they have an office, computer, AC room," Prof Pant said, on the sidelines of the institute's convocation this week.

Prof Pant was answering a question about placements at IITs.

Although we are promoting students to opt for this discipline, they are not willing to join the process industry. Companies are visiting the institute, and we are establishing solid relationships with MSMEs and large-scale companies. Computer, IT…these are the jobs which may provide good pay packages; however, if you consider long-term, then these hardcore industries also provide similar pay scales," he said.

This is the type of lessons or training we have to provide the young generation and their parents when they come to the institute. They must not glance at just one branch; they have to glance at other branches as well…mechanical, electrical, chemical…because these are equally vital," he said while emphasizing that process industries and MSMEs are vital to the progress of the country as far as GDP and development are concerned.

Pressed for the hesitation to enter process industries and whether it was due to pay packages, Prof Pant replied: "Yes, of course…because when you mention multinationals tech firms like Google, Microsoft, etc, their packages differ from core industries. On average, hardcore industry salaries are in the range of Rs 20–25 lakh annually.". But in these firms, the packets can go up to Rs 1–2 crore because salaries are paid in dollars at times though the employee is in India.

He added that these kinds of offers are "quite low" and one should not expect all students in a given branch to receive 100 percent placement with such a packet. "There will always be some kind of Gaussian distribution," he added.

Prof Pant became the Director of IIT Roorkee in 2022. Though the institute came to be known as IIT Roorkee subsequently, it is the nation's first engineering college.

Earlier this year, statistics included in a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, indicated that in more than half of the nation's 23 IITs, BTech placements fell by over 10 percentage points in 2023-24 from 2021-22.

Statistics in the report indicated that 98.54% of 822 students who appeared for placement in 2021-22 at IIT Roorkee were placed. In 2023-24, 1052 students appeared for placements and 79.66% of the students were placed.

Clarifying the recent dip in IIT placements, Prof Pant stated: "I would not call it a decline, because on average about 85% of those who appear for placements are getting jobs.". If you compare with the entire number of graduating students, the number appears lower, as many of them do not sit for placements. That is the wrong benchmark. The proper measure is how many of the ones who had registered for placements were picked—and that number is well above 85%.

With entrepreneurial and skill development training, students are motivated to start start-ups, he added.

When asked if fewer students are sitting for placements, he replied: "Yes. Students nowadays think differently. Some want to start companies of their own, some are going for higher education—though that figure is now coming down—and a lot of them prefer doing something on their own in the country. They are coming together in groups and starting various types of start-ups, so that trend is also forthcoming."

Fewer than half of pupils, including Indians, felt they were well equipped to take their next step in education, and only 45% felt prepared for life after school, a worldwide survey has found.

Carried out by Cambridge University Press and Assessment, the survey - Preparing Learners to Thrive in a Changing World: The View from International Education - will be published on Tuesday and had responses from 3,021 teachers and 3,840 students in 150 countries including a weighted sample of South-Asian respondents.

Subject knowledge, which was once the unchallenged key to achievement, is now beginning to resemble a short-term commodity. While teachers and students still view it as crucial to pass exams, it was the lowest-priority choice for school-leavers' life after school, as per the report.

Teachers are more upbeat: over two-thirds of them report that their students are ready to proceed and many emphasize leadership and self-management skills.

But complacency is around the corner; an Indian student noted: "As AI expands. memorizing subject knowledge is less important."

Students continue to value subject knowledge for school exams but placed leadership, management and business skills first for life after school. An Indian educator commented that a lot of students "have made short-term plans for next one or two years" but do not know about postgraduation options.

South Asian parents, who previously were concerned with which university their child might get into, now ask if education "will prepare you with the kind of skills that are going to make you successful in a future world," says Rod Smith, head of international education at Cambridge. Self-management shows the gap: one out of four teachers named it the most difficult skill to teach, and roughly 19% of students found it most difficult to learn. Technology makes the challenge greater - two out of three students fear distraction by devices, and 88% of teachers indicate attention spans are declining.

Interpersonal skills are also impacted. Teachers identify fear of judgment and social anxiety as the largest obstacles to the creation of interpersonal skills, and 60% identify reduced social skills as a significant drawback of technology, the poll revealed.

An Indian school leader cautioned that technology unites learners but "has limited understanding in the way it offers solutions," constricting world perspectives. One student explained communication skills are important because "we need to exchange ideas. before it gets out of hand." Experts in the report emphasize that knowledge of the subject is more crucial than ever; without a proper foundation, AI can mislead instead of empower. Smith repeated this, indicating over-reliance on technology "leads you down dead end."

Cambridge aims to aid schools to balance demanding subject knowledge with opportunities to develop self-management, leadership & communication skills.

In India, where parents have spent so much money on education, the results are a wake-up call. Students might underestimate their preparedness, yet teachers notice potential. To provide youth with discipline with technology, confidence to work together and curiosity to continue learning has the potential to convert promise into a strength in the future.