Shridhar University, Pilani Admissions Open for 2011 - 2012

Prof BR Natarajan *

On Your Mark Get Set Go - Pilani Rajasthan Way to Transform

"Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference" from Robert Frost Poem Road Not Taken indeed carry much more meaning to youngsters in India today coming out of schooling for higher education.

No one has doubt that Information is just bits of data while Knowledge is putting them together and Wisdom is transcending them. Transformation of the individual by education is precursor to social and economic transformation of society at large.

Pilani is well known for the host of prestigious educational institutions as well as CSIR Laboratory CEERI as well as upcoming assembly centre for the prestigious Brahmos missiles project. Spread over 70 acres area, Shridhar University is geared up to provide the best environment for the pursuit of higher education and prepare the enrolled students for taking up leadership in the larger task of nation building through its 11 Schools of Learning.

Presently the university offers 3 year diploma programmes after Class X (Civil, Mechanical, CSE, EEE, ECE), Undergraduate programmes BTech (Civil, Mechanical, CSE, EEE, ECE), BCom (Hons), BBA, BCA, BSc (Environmental Science), BA(Hons) English etc after Class XII, LLB after graduation, Post Graduate Programmes MTech (CSE, Software Engg, Environmental Engg Geo Informatics), MBA (Marketing, Finance, HR , IT), MCA, MPharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology), MA(English), LLM, MSc (Geo Informatics) as well as Doctoral programmes.

The broad based integrated interdisciplinary approach focused educational process at Shridhar University incorporates the best practices followed in top ranking Universities such as Semester System, Letter Grading, Continuous Internal Evaluation, Cafeteria approach to choice of electives, etc. The campus has separate Hostels for Boys and Girls, Health Centre, Bank / ATM, Well equipped Modern Gymnasium, Facilities for various Outdoor and Indoor games, Green House, Food Courts, Shopping Complex and other recreational facilities.

It is indeed a matter of pride that Shridhar University Pilani right in its very first year has attracted students not only from Rajasthan but also from various states of India which include Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.

Luminaries who visited Shridhar University include Dr Shivathanu Pillai Father of BrahMos Missile, Dr Chandar Shekhar Director CEERI Pilani, renowned sculptor Shri Naresh Kumar Kumawat, Guinness Record Holder Dr Sanjay Maheshwari, Honorable Ministers of Govt of Rajasthan Dr Jitendra Singh and Mahipal Maderna and many more.

Shridhar University is fast gearing up to be a world class institution in providing the transformational experience for the finest education and training in science, technology and arts to the next generation of independent and critical thinking scholars who will emerge as leaders and innovators in all walks of life.

To achieve the same, the university is developing a curriculum strong in fundamentals and rich in analytical tools, Evolving a pedagogy to facilitate the student to function more efficiently in the chosen field as well as prepare for encountering new and unexpected problems, Creating a teaching - learning environment to enable the faculty to play the role of change makers, Focusing on Innovative education with emphasis on the transformation of the student to become a highly principled citizen who makes a difference in society, Partnering with industry and government to improve the quality of life and to serve as an engine for economic and cultural development.

Shridhar University in order to prepare students for a global future has actively taken up collaborations with various national & international institutions and already has signed MoU with top ranking Athens University of Economics and Business – AUEB, Greece. Shridhar University Pilani participated in the Indo Global Education summit held at Hyderabad during Dec 3-5, 2010. Discussions are in progress for collaboration and cooperation with an array of foreign institutions.

Shridhar University has tied up with Punjab National Bank for offering educational loan under the Vidya Lakshya Purti Scheme. Shridhar University also offers attractive scholarships for newly admitted candidates as well as continuing students. To promote the larger cause of women education, Shridhar University offers a special 25% Scholarship against admission fees for female candidates taking admission to the university.

Candidates who have appeared in IIT JEE / AIEEE / State Engineering Entrance Exam / GATE / CAT / XAT / MAT etc can apply with their scores for BTech / MTech / MPharm / MBA or alternatively take entrance exam conducted by Shridhar University at Pilani. Application Forms can be collected from the university office or downloaded from the university website and duly completed form must reach the University by the stipulated deadline. Shridhar University Pilani indeed beckons the dreamers who aspire to be performers and achievers as well as leaders who Know the Way, Go the way and Show the Way.

For more details about Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan please see http://www.shridharuniversity.ac.in

From the Professor own words:

It gives me immense pleasure to acknowledge that several of my poems had been published earlier in your esteemed e-pao.net. Presently myself Prof BR Natarajan is the Pro Vice Chancellor of Way to Transform Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan. The attachment to this mail contains the news writeup. I will be thankful to you if you could consider publishing the same.

It is indeed a matter of pride that Shridhar University Pilani right in its very first year has attracted students not only from Rajasthan but also from various states of India which include Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. We look forward to having students from Manipur the Jewel in the Crown of North East India.