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In this issue

This issue of the Careers360 magazine addresses two sets of institutions – medical colleges and allied sciences as well as new universities, established over the past 15 years. Medical, dental and pharmacy colleges have been ranked, their assessment made easier by tighter regulations and the existence of established institutions along with new ones. The “young universities” are deserving of being treated separately from established institutions and judged by a different yardstick. Rounding off the coverage are features and interviews that dive deep into trends and issues that data cannot adequately capture -- stories looking at the adoption of technology in MBBS teaching; the implementation of a policy for allied health sciences; the migration of doctors out of India; alternative medicine, nursing, cluster universities, learning disability, and much more.

In expansion race, public universities fall behind

Funding constraints, bureaucratic hurdles and often, governors, have slowed expansion of public higher education and in many cases, hobbled their functioning

3 mins

THE TOP 100 YOUNG UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA

Careers360 has ranked the top 100 public and private universities established since 2011. Another 500 institutions have been rated, providing a comprehensive guide to the best new universities

3 mins

The problem with cluster universities

Cluster university schemes, central and state, have found few takers. Funding strain, policy confusion, resource-sharing challenges have slowed implementation

4 mins

Maharashtra: A state policy flounders

Framed in 2023, Maharashtra's state I scheme for cluster universities, has met with limited success with only one new cluster institute, Warana University in Kolhapur, added a year ago.

2 mins

'Cluster university model will benefit rural masses'

In 2024, the Maharashtra govt approved detaching three colleges affiliated to the Shivaji University, Kolhapur, to create the state’s 4th ‘cluster’ university, Warana University. The three colleges are run by Shree Warana Vibhag Shikshan Mandal (SWVSM), which is part of Kolhapur-based Warana Group of cooperatives, led by Jan Surajya Shakti Party MLS Vinay Kore. SWVSM CEO Vilas Karjinni in conversation with Musab Qazi. Edited excerpts:

5 mins

'Rankings don't capture the full reality'

Samir Kumar Srivastava, director, IIM Amritsar, speaks to Aeshwarya Tiwari about the institute’s current standing and future direction, including concerns around NIRF rankings, faculty retention, and student quality. He also shares insights on improving institutional growth through global collaborations, case-based learning, research output, scholarships, and adapting management education to post-pandemic industry and academic shifts. Edited excerpts:

5 mins

‘Several areas in NIRF need refinement’

Professor SK Bhattacharyya, founding vice-chancellor of Shiv Nadar University (SNU) Chennai, speaks with Aeshwarya Tiwari about the merger of SSN College of Engineering into SNU Chennai, covering key topics such as admissions, scholarships, placements, diversity, and the future of engineering education under NEP and evolving industry needs. Edited excerpts:

6 mins

'Plan to launch 30 courses over the next decade'

As one of the first UK universities that has set up a campus in India, University of Southampton is moving into its second year. Started its operations in July 2025 in Haryana’s Gurugram, the university — also India’s first global top 100 university — is preparing for its second batch in August 2026. Eloise Phillips, academic provost for its Delhi campus, during a conversation with Sheena Sachdeva, talks about new courses, outreach, robust governance and academic rigour. Edited excerpts from the conversation:

8 mins

'Expansion not at the cost of quality'

Set up in 2023, Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU) Ahmedabad, is not aiming for size but credibility — strong academics and research, solid outcomes in terms of student placements and careers. Its provost, Subhash Brahmbhatt, speaks to Azib Ahmed about the university's academic model, programme design, existing and new courses, and its approach to aligning education with industry needs. Edited excerpts:

5 mins

Becoming a 'major university' for the hills

Darjeeling Hills University is gradually shaping up into a major educational institution for the hills, with plans for a permanent campus at Jogighat in Mongpu and the introduction of employment-oriented and region-specific courses in the coming years. Debasis Dutta, controller of examinations, speaks to Pritha Roy Choudhury about the university’s functioning, future vision, infrastructure challenges, academic expansion, employment-focused initiatives and the overall goal of becoming a leading institution in the region. Edited excerpts:

4 mins

A technical university failing on technicalities

A decade after Maharashtra made Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University the sole affiliating body for technical colleges, students are still waiting for their marksheets — and the state, for a fix

10+ mins

Making sports a 'major economic activity'

The Sports University of Haryana in Rai, Sonipat, was established in 2022 as a state institution focussed on an area Haryana excels in. The university shares its campus with India’s oldest sports school, the Motilal Nehru School of Sports, and counts over four dozen active athletes among its students. At the helm as vice-chancellor is Ashok Kumar, retired IPS officer and former director general of police, who believes a developed sports industry will have opportunities even for non-athletes. He spoke to Sheena Sachdeva about new courses, career avenues for graduates, challenges of running a sports university and more. Edited excerpts:

7 mins

'Shaping India's first research-driven university'

TCG CREST, a Kolkata-based research university, is envisioned as India’s research-first institution, built on interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced laboratories, and specialised academic programmes designed to prepare students for both research and industry. During a conversation, Malabika Sarkar, officiating vice-chancellor of TCG CREST, speaks with Pritha Roy Choudhury about shaping the university from the ground up, its unique research-cluster model, its future-ready academic vision, and how it aims to redefine higher education with focus on innovation, interdisciplinarity, and research excellence. Edited excerpts:

4 mins

A new boss in town for allied healthcare

Uncooperative states, holdover medicos, funding doubts, even degree and course names complicate NCAHP’s efforts to standardise allied and healthcare programmes nationally — the first such initiative in India

8 mins

THE COUNTRY'S BEST in medicine, dentistry, AYUSH, pharma

100 medical, 50 dental, 60 pharmaceutical colleges and leading AYUSH courses and colleges ranked

4 mins

Delhi's medical colleges on life support

From non-functional computers, MRI machines that exist just on paper, and a degree delay of 18 months, two of Delhi's premier public medical colleges - MAMC and UCMS - struggle to keep up with the times

5 mins

'NIPERS are closing education-industry gap'

The National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) are revising their curriculum and launching programmes to better align pharma education with industry, both domestic and international. Shailendra Saraf, in charge of both NIPER Ahmedabad and NIPER Hyderabad, speaks to Sheena Sachdeva about the establishment of pharma hubs, centers of excellence, new courses, jobs and more. Edited excerpts:

4 mins

Women dominate NEET, not AIIMS

Even as women account for 58% of NEET qualifiers, AIIMS campuses continue to see heavily skewed gender ratio, reveals NIRF data; experts point to coaching patterns, emphasis on physics as contributing factors

3 mins

Paid on paper, broke in practice

NEET exam standardises entry into MBBS, but what students earn during internship remains a patchwork of state whims and private medical college manipulation; a Supreme Court order and NMC warnings have done little to nothing

4 mins

‘Medical education will be tech-enabled, competency-driven & patient-centric'

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur, is expanding its focus on interdisciplinary learning, AI-integrated healthcare education and research-driven medical training. Dr Jayanthi R, dean (medical), speaks to K Nitika Shivani about the institution’s leveraging its multidisciplinary university ecosystem to expose medical students to areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, data science and translational research alongside conventional clinical education. SRM Medical College is also encouraging undergraduate students to participate in funded research, community health programmes and healthcare innovation initiatives. Edited excerpts from the conversation:

2 mins

Where medicine meets technology

IITs are introducing undergraduate programmes in biomedical engineering and allied fields to address the rising demand for indigenous medical devices and fill workforce gaps

5 mins

When medicine meets machines

Inside simulation labs at Tamil Nadu medical colleges, future doctors are learning to treat mannequins, read monitors, and make critical decisions — building confidence before they face real patients

5 mins

Studying medicine to preserve an identity

For its students, Sowa Rigpa is just as much about preserving a cultural identity as pursuing a medical degree. Despite being taught in Tibetan script and with a separate NEET, Tibetan medicine is seeing an expansion

7 mins

Confusion at the heart of psychology

Psychology programmes and practice are now regulated by three authorities with distinct but overlapping concerns. Graduates and institutions seek a separate council, like the ones in UK, US, Australia

5 mins

Bengal sees a surge in nursing colleges pvt

There are close to 300 private nursing colleges in West Bengal, where government institutions attached to large teaching universities and hospitals once dominated

4 mins

Neither measure, nor relief

Low awareness means many living with learning disabilities discover their conditions as adults, after years of deep and puzzling struggle with mainstream education. India has nothing for them — neither tools to assess, nor support

6 mins

Pharma college boom going bust?

With over 16,000 seats lying vacant and an alleged bribery scam with the national regulator, the unchecked expansion of Maharashtra’s pharmacy colleges is now threatening the livelihoods of graduates

7 mins

'Collaboration is our greatest strength'

Housed in Panjab University, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) is one of the oldest departments in India, especially in pharmaceutical education. Ranked third on National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the past many years, the institute holds a legacy of several renowned scientists and research. Anil Kumar, chairman and professor of UIPS, spoke with Sheena Sachdeva on the pillar of high institutional ranks in pharmacy education, placements, research and more. Edited excerpts:

8 mins

Indian medical graduates look for greener pastures

Despite tightening immigration norms in the UK and US, many Indian medical graduates seek to train, work and settle in foreign countries. Australia, Germany, the Middle East are the new destinations

10+ mins

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Careers 360 Magazine Description:

Publisher: Pathfinder-Publishing-Pvt.-Ltd.

Category: Education

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Careers 360 Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Pathfinder Publishing Pvt. Ltd. It is a leading career guidance magazine in India, providing students and professionals with information on various careers, educational institutions, and competitive exams.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics related to careers, including:

* Career profiles: The magazine features profiles of different careers, including the job description, educational requirements, salary prospects, and career growth opportunities.

* Educational institutions: The magazine provides information on various educational institutions in India and abroad, including their admission criteria, courses offered, and fees.

* Competitive exams: The magazine covers all the latest news and information on various competitive exams in India, such as the JEE Main, NEET, GATE, and CAT.

* Career advice: The magazine also publishes articles on career advice, such as how to choose a career, how to write a resume, and how to prepare for job interviews.

Careers 360 Magazine is a valuable resource for students and professionals who are looking for information on careers, educational institutions, and competitive exams.

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