28, November 2024
Avantika University signs MoU with INTI International University, Malaysia
Avantika University entered into a significant partnership with INTI International Education SDN BHD, after a memorandum of understanding was signed between Avantika University and INTI International University, Malaysia. This partnership will provide aspiring students with the much-required international exposure and perspective. Both parties established mutual cooperation and have agreed to conduct educational, research, and technological activities together. The MoU highlights student mobility programs, scholar programs, academic programs, joint publications, research activities, exchange of academic materials, and scholarly activities such as courses, seminars, trainings, conferences, and symposiums, to enhance the overall learning experience for both parties. This partnership aims to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for the globalized world, by equipping them with the skills and mindset essential to thrive in a diverse environment.
20, November 2024
Avantika University collaborates with HCLTech
Avantika University partners with HCLTech Career Shaper, enhancing Avantika University’s mission and vision, by equipping students and faculty with next-generation skills. This collaboration leverages technology to offer students from diverse backgrounds access to emerging fields of employment, ensuring they remain competitive in today’s dynamic job market. Since its inception, Avantika University has been delivering contemporary, personalized education grounded in a 21st-century curriculum. Its mission is to focus on what truly matters to students, that is to equip them with the skills and mindset needed to evolve into well-rounded professionals, capable of navigating personal and professional challenges. With a strong emphasis on fostering an ecosystem driven by innovation and enterprise, Avantika aims to generate impactful research and creative outcomes. To achieve this, Avantika University is dedicated to empowering its students and faculty with the necessary skill sets across disciplines such as Design, Engineering, Management, and Law. Through value-added programs and degrees complemented by online certifications, Avantika University, with the support of the HCLTech Career Shaper, serves as a catalyst for student success. Together, they aim to maximize each student’s potential, preparing them to excel in an ever-evolving professional landscape. This ground-breaking collaboration offers the following programs to its students and faculties- Course Curriculum Design: jointly offered & designed by HCL Experts. Courses for Integrated Degree Programs: industry-based competency programs, designed & offered to prepare students to be workplace-ready. Minor Degrees: offers the opportunity to the students to be in multidisciplinary learning and flexibility in their educational pathways as secondary academic qualifications. HCLTech Certifications: Upon completion of each course, HCL Tech will provide Course Completion Certificates co-branded with NCVET and the university. Labs & Industry Projects: Labs with a pre-scripted environment to experiment with concepts in fail-safe mode & Capstone Projects with near-live environment & industry-relevant problems to become industry-ready. Industry Internships: Engagement of students in industry projects akin to internships by HCL Technologies. Regular student webinars & interaction sessions to ensure the engagement of the students with Industry experts.
22, October 2024
School of Management launches Prachar Manch
The School of Management at Avantika University launches Prachaar Manch. An innovative marketing forum spearheaded by MBA (Marketing) & BBA (Marketing) students. This platform puts forth a fresh wave of creativity and enriches the collaborative effort among the students of Management, Design, Engineering, and Law.
18, October 2024
Avantika University organizes Health Camp
Avantika University in collaboration with Bharat Vikas Parishad Vikramaditya Ujjain and Index Superspecilaity Hospital is organizing the 61st Swasthya Shivir, a health camp for all, in Lekoda, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18th, 2024.
04, October 2024
Student project selected for International Film Festivals
Bhushan Agrawal, a talented student from the School of Design at Avantika University, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his capstone project, a captivating short film, “Pehchan”, garnering significant recognition, as it has been selected for screening at three highly prestigious film festivals, the 36th Girona Film Festival, Kinovertikal - The International Festival, and the Webseries & Film Festival. This accomplishment highlights the student’s artistic vision bringing great pride to Avantika University.
06, October 2024
School of Design students win the Srikar Garde National Award
A moment of great honor for the School of Design at Avantika University as Jumon Thakuria wins first prize and Krishna Ahire stands second, at the zonal level of the widely acclaimed Srikar Garde National Award for Excellence in Sketching 2024. A total of 25 creative and art-enthusiast students participated in the much-celebrated national-level art challenge.
03, October 2024
B.Tech student bag 1st prize at CSI National Student Convention
Sagar Manjhi of the School of Engineering at Avantika University, secured first position in the project presentation competition at the CSI National Student Convention "Kaushal 6.0," organized by the Computer Society of India-SVVV Student Chapter, at Shri Vaishnav Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.
01, October 2024
M.Des student becomes part of the Government's Fire Fighting truck design
Yadhukrishnan Nair, an MDes student from the 2020 batch, is part of a prestigious team working on the design of a full-size truck. These vehicles are set to be India's first trucks equipped with a European-spec firefighting system, as part of the Government of India's initiative to introduce fully automated trucks. What makes this project even more remarkable is that the prototype currently under development is entirely handcrafted and hand-assembled. This design brings innovative firefighting capabilities to Indian roads, merging advanced technology with safety. By integrating European standards into the design, these trucks will set a new benchmark for emergency response vehicles in India. Yadhukrishnan’s role in this project highlights the learnings acquired during his study at Avantika University.
29, September 2024
Avantika University revamped Pranpur receives Best Tourism Village Award by Ministry of Tourism, GOI
Avantika University’s initiative to renovate and revitalize the village of Pranpur, known for its most exquisite product, the gossamer thin Chanderi saree, once again brought laurels to the whole of the fraternity. The collective effort of revamping the village has again been recognized, making it one of the biggest milestones achieved in the history of any educational institution. The honor has been bestowed upon by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India on the joyful occasion of World Tourism Day. Pranpur has been crowned as the “Best Tourism Village- Craft Category Award.” The village, for its beautifully painted murals, is also regarded as the “Craft Handloom Tourism Village.”
21, September 2024
Students from the School of Management excel at the Business Idea Pitching Competition
Jinsi Unjha and Aastha Namdev of the School of Management at Avantika University brought laurels to the University, by standing second in position at the Inter-College Business Idea Pitching Competition held in IMA Office, Jall Auditorium, Indore. Students presented the unique idea of "Home Delights", aimed at empowering the female chefs of our country. They developed a platform that would efficiently manage the delivery of home-cooked meals across places, a one-of-a-kind platform that would relieve the women chefs of everyday delivery-related hassles. This project prepared at short notice also received appreciation from the dignitaries.
19, September 2024
Avantika University presents MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0
The MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0 presents a unique opportunity for young innovators to contribute to India's economic growth and sustainable development by inviting them to present creative and viable solutions across diverse themes. The Hackathon is designed to harness the energy and potential of young minds from various backgrounds, offering a platform for them to transform innovative ideas into tangible business outcomes.
Ideas are being invited under MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0 from people aged between 18-35 from all over India under the MSME Innovative Scheme. Incubatees' selected ideas will be provided funding support up to Rs. 15 lakhs per approved idea, through the Host Institutes chosen by them. Ideas under the following theme are accepted-
Themes
PM Vishwakarma Yojana-Empower traditional 18 trades
Frontier Technology - AI, IoT, Automation
Export Enhancement & Indigenization - Boost MSME competitiveness
Sustainable Development - Drive green energy solutions
For more information, contact: Shailesh Bhokare, 9325233728, shailesh.bhokare@avantika.edu.in
16, September 2024
Pitch Deck Competition on the 3rd day of AMUN
The 3rd day of Avantika MUN (AMUN) the 18th of October will feature a Startup Pitch Deck Competition, a one-of-a-kind challenge in Ujjain, organized by the School of Management at Avantika University. The Pitch deck is open to all the ideators, innovators, entrepreneurs and young minds looking for a platform to get their ideas the funds and recognition they deserve. Do not miss out on the opportunity to showcase your unique yet innovative ideas. This is your moment to shine, earn recognition, and turn your creativity into reality.
Click here to register.
18, September 2024
Avantika University students win big at UXINDIA 2024 - Runner-Up for Best Design Award
We are proud to announce that the talented students of the School of Design secured the Best Design Award-Runner-Up at the prestigious UXINDIA 2024 Bangalore Chapter. The award was part of the Design X Social Global Innovation Challenge, organized by UMO Design in collaboration with UXINDIA and Happening Design. The competition saw participation from numerous design and non-design institutes across the globe, making it a highly competitive platform. The participants were tasked with addressing "Education - How can AI + Design transform traditional learning methods to provide personalized education for every student." Our team of Bdes final year students - UX Design (sem 7) - Priyanshi Katiyar, Rishab Jain and Samarth Kamath got shortlisted and secured the runner's up position in the award for Design Institutes category. We congratulate Priyanshi, Rishab, and Samarth for their outstanding performance and for representing the university with such distinction at an international platform.
18, September 2024
School of Engineering achieves record high rankings
The School of Engineering at Avantika University ranked 18th in the Top 100 T-Schools Employability Index, an AIR -12 in Top Private T-Schools, and 5th Rank in West Zone in the DQ Employability Index Rankings 2024. Such prestigious rankings recognize our relentless efforts towards earning accomplishments on various academic and co-curricular fronts.
03, September 2024
Mihika Lagwankar's Student Mobility Program to Universitas Multimedia Nusantara
Ms. Mihika Lagwankar, a second-year B.Des (UX Design) student, participated in the Student Mobility Program at the Universitas Multimedia Nusantara in Indonesia for a period of three weeks. This cultural exchange provided her with the opportunity to experience the Indonesian language and culture. During her stay, Ms. Lagwankar attended various workshops, including those focused on disaster and risk management in Bayah village, entrepreneurship, Indonesian cuisine, robotics, and big data. These experiences essentially enriched her academic knowledge, allowing her to develop meaningful connections with peers from universities across Indonesia and Malaysia. This program earned her three international credits, further contributing to her academic and professional growth.
03, September 2024
Avantika University honored with Diamond+ Band for outstanding Campus Life
In another stellar achievement, Avantika University has been honored with Diamond+ Band for being the top institution providing outstanding Campus life experience to its faculty, staff, and students. The ranking has been conferred by R World Institutional Ranking, which recognizes institutions across India for excellence in up-keeping the well-being of all the individuals associated. Avantika University has also been presented with the "Certificate of Outstanding Service" recognizing its continued effort to become the most preferred destination of education in India.
30, August 2024
Avantika University ranked with Diamond + (Advanced Band) in "Mental Health & Well Being Rankings 2024"
Avantika University has been ranked with Diamond + (Advanced Band) in "Mental Health & Well Being Rankings 2024" honoring its effort to become the vanguard of mental fitness, setting the benchmark for providing a supportive educational experience to everyone. In a significant development, Avantika University has progressed forward to Diamond + (Advanced Band) compared to the Diamond Band it held last year. The primary objective of the MHW Rankings is to identify and celebrate the Best Educational Campuses in India for Mental Health and Wellbeing (MHW). This demonstrates that we as a family, created a safe arena where students, faculties, and staff are encouraged to thrive without fear. The MHW Rankings highlight campuses that promote more extensive attention to mental health in providing education and nurturing environments where all can succeed academically and personally.
29, August 2024
Shivprasad Vijayan gets recognition for Innovative Design Project
Yet another feather in the cap of Avantika University, as Shivprasad Vijayan the B.Des 2020 batch student's Innovative Design Project receives recognition from the internationally-acclaimed Yanko Magzine. His work featured "LAPCASE", a Laptop briefcase that converts into a Laptop stand/desk.
24, August 2024
Mohit Joshi's project featured in Yanko Design Magazine
Mohit Joshi, a third-year B.Des student at the School of Design, had his project featured in Yanko Design Magazine. The project was developed as part of the Advanced Form Studies course, under the guidance of Dr. Raghav Pandya, Dean of the School of Design.
18, August 2024
Hon'ble CM Dr. Mohan Yadav ji felicitates Avantika's Pranpur Initiative
The Hon'ble CM of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav ji praised and awarded Avantika University, and lauded the effort put forward by every student, and faculty towards rejuvenating the city of Pranpur, the heart of Chanderi handloom culture. He expressed his delight over how meticulously everyone came together to plan something that would later unfold into something extraordinary. He mentioned how the skills taught to the students at Avantika, were effectively at play to refurbish the city. The students and faculties successfully wove the essence of Chanderi sarees, painting and transforming every wall of Pranpur Village, which later received coverage from big media houses across the nation.
18, August 2024
Hon'ble Dr. Mohan Yadav ji, CM, Madhya Pradesh visit Avantika University
A prestigious moment for Avantika University Ujjain, as the visionary Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Hon'ble Dr. Mohan Yadav ji graced the educational institution on 18th August 2024, on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. As a sense of gratification unfolded amongst the attendees, the much-awaited visit brought waves of joy across the campus. Hon'ble Dr. Mohan Yadav ji alongside the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Avantika University, Dr. Nitin Rane, and the Registrar Dr. Manesh Patil, inaugurated the Dara Fitness Center, the revamped gym facility, the largest in the city, built to ensure physical and mental fitness of the students, as a source of physical exercise is necessary to be fresh and energetic enough to be able to grasp the concepts of their education. The Hon'ble CM praised the University for its effort in ensuring student well-being. He also lauded the University for its pristine, green campus. He was visibly happy with the different facilities that the University had brought in place for the students to excel in every way possible, which he wholeheartedly mentioned in his speech. Another notable highlight of the day was inspired by PM Narendra Modi's and Govt. of India's initiative of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.' Since, mothers hold the highest status in our lives, paying respect to this thought, the CM with the University authorities planted trees to protect Mother Earth, further promoting Avantika's commitment to making this globe, cleaner and greener.
15, August 2024
Avantika University celebrates the 78th Independence Day
As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, Avantika University commemorates the valiant sacrifices of the brave souls made each day to protect this country, whose citizens we are proud to be. The celebration was graced by Retd. Col. Ashish Mangrulkar, the chief guest of the day, with Alumni Omkesh Patle and Saurabh Bhatt as Guests of Honor. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the National Flag by the Special Guests and Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. Nitin Rane, followed by an inspiring monologue by the Chief Guest. Everyone's chest swelled with pride watching the flag unfurl, glorifying the efforts that brought India and its people to where it stands today, basking in the glory of its rich culture and history. Avantika University, in an effort with the students, paid homage to the supreme sacrifices and selfless deeds of the martyrs, who laid down their lives to achieve liberation from the clutches of Britishers. Being the citizens of a democratic nation, this day is a reminder of the dawn of a new beginning.
12, August 2024
Aarambh 2024 is back again on 14th August
Avantika University is all set to welcome the new batch of students to the Avantika fraternity. The School of Engineering, Management, and Law is decked up to inaugurate Aarambh 2024, the Student Orientation Program on the 14th of August. The 4-day carnival has been thoughtfully curated to ignite excitement among the newcomers. The faculties and staff left no stone unturned in creating a four-day celebration that is as enriching as it is exhilarating. For students who are going to step into a whole new chapter of their lives, Aarambh 2024 has been thoughtfully and meticulously designed to let the new students experience the spirit of Avantika. Aarambh 2024 is going to be a colorful celebration offering a world full of possibilities and opportunities. With a diverse range of activities and interactive sessions planned, the event will not merely welcome but truly make the students feel at home within the University. The Student Orientation Program will be the perfect introduction to the experience that awaits them at Avantika University.
12, August 2024
Inter School Table Tennis on 11-12 Aug
Avantika University is organizing Inter School Table Tennis Competition U-19, on the 11th and 12th of August 2024. The Sports Event is open to all sports enthusiasts under 19 years of age.
01, August 2024
Atharva Kulkarni makes Avantika University proud again
Atharva Kulkarni yet again brings laurels to Avantika University. His project with Wipro Ltd. has been awarded India's Best Design Award for 2024. He was also the runner-up in the Pune Design Festival for the School of Design's Innovative Design project, under the mentorship of Prof. Raghav Pandya, Dean, School of Design.