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JK Lakshmipat University alumnus receives Indian Achievers Award 2020-21; creates new milestone
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JK Lakshmipat University alumnus receives Indian Achievers Award 2020-21; creates new milestone

Mar 10, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #a JK Lakshmipat University’s (JKLU) alumnus, #Dr. RL Raina, #JKLU, #Mr. Sparsh Agrawal, #Vice-Chancellor

Jaipur: Jaipur-based Mr. Sparsh Agrawal, a JK Lakshmipat University’s (JKLU) alumnus, has received the prestigious Indian Achievers Award 2020-21 by Indian Achievers’ Forum for his outstanding professional achievements and contribution to the nation building in the category of “Young Entrepreneur”. Sparsh graduated in Engineering in 2016 from JKLU’ s notable and multi-disciplinary B. Tech and is now serving as a Managing Director at Aurum Resorts, Goa.

Indian Achievers’ Forum is the platform that engages in developing and sharing ideas, opinions and knowledge on the key issues. The forum places emphasis on the beneficiary participation and creates awareness in all sectors and move towards developing stronger and more collaborative partnership.

On being conferred with this honor, Dr.RL Raina, Vice-Chancellor, JKLU said, “On behalf of all the members of the JKLU family, I wish him heartiest congratulations on this unparalleled, unmatched, and well deserved recognition. We are proud of the alumni for the difference they are making to the world around them. Their contributions are acknowledged by the organizations and institutions, they are a part of, as they march ahead, creating value and opportunities on the way. JKLU is known for imparting a multi-disciplinary approach to the students so that they can be ready to face any future challenges.”

The software engineer-turned-entrepreneur always had a pool of fresh ideas. When he was in JKLU, he started his first startup PickmyBook, which aimed to provide used books to students on a daily or monthly basis. But he had to shut it due for some reasons. In his sixth semester, he worked on an idea KraftnKala, which was creating household decors by the use of waste.

He eventually stuck with the idea of starting his own hotel line during his vacation to Goa after quitting his lucrative job in Gurugram. He started off his hotel venture by leasing out a mall boutique resort. And, within a year he was having 90 rooms inventory (or four hotels) in north Goa under his company name Apeksha Hotels LLP. Managing these properties for three years gave him the confidence to build a resort of own and started his resort by the name Aurum Resorts in Dec 2019.

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JK Lakshmipat University, supported by 125-year old JK Organisation has conducted its first e-convocation and Founder’s Day

Nov 24, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. RL Raina, #Hindustan Unilever Limited, #JKLU, #Mr. Sanjiv Mehta

The 8th convocation ceremony and Founder’s Day of JKLU was virtually held on 23rd November 2020 keeping in mind the safety of the students, where 150+ students from the Institute of Management and Institute of Engineering & Technology were conferred with the graduation and post-graduation degrees on successful completion of Pinnacle MBA, BBA, B.Tech. &M.Tech. programs announced Vice-Chancellor Dr. RL Raina.

“The convocation was graced by the chief guest Mr. Sanjiv Mehta, Chairman, and Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever Limited, President, Unilever South Asia, Member, Unilever Leadership Executive,” he said.

“In the wake of Covid-19 university has decided to hold its 8th convocation ceremony virtually with students participating in video conferencing. Since the ceremony will be held online, we have put in our best to make the function one of the most memorable events of the University, our graduating students in particular despite being not present at the campus” added Dr. RL Raina.

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JK Lakshmipat University undergraduate student selected for prestigious University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Oct 26, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Arman Singhal, #Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), #Dr. Sanjay Goel, #Gainesville, #JKLU, #University of Florida, #USA

JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur is proud to send one of its students for his final semester to the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA, which has been named as the sixth-best public university in the USA.

Arman Singhal, a 21-year-old, of final year BTech student in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), will spend his final semester at the University of Florida and if he has a satisfactory performance in this program and GRE (Graduate Record Examination) score, he will be directly admitted in their prestigious MS program as well.

Pursuing his bachelor’s in computer science, Arman is fluent in multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, R, and some variants of SQL. He said that some of these languages are in high demand in the field, yet many universities don’t offer courses in them as JK Lakshmipat University does. He believes this gave him a definite edge in the selection process for the highly competitive program.

“I am elated to bag this opportunity and can’t thank everyone associated with me for this. This experience will give me the skills and knowledge that I need to continue my research in graduate school. I hope to network with others in the scientific community and gain insight into what is expected of me academically and professionally as I continue my studies and start my career. This is a one-of-its-kind experience,” said Arman Singhal of JKLU.

The University of Florida (UF) is a top-ranked public research university located in Gainesville. It is home to 16 academic colleges and more than 150 research centres and institutes. It offers multiple graduates professional programs—including business administration, engineering, law, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine—on one contiguous campus, and administers 123 master’s degree programs and 76 doctoral degree programs in eighty-seven schools and departments.

” JK Lakshmipat University offers college students a unique opportunity to study abroad.

This opens new opportunities for the students to gain in-demand skills and learn to work in different cultures with various faculty members which widen their perspectives to become better citizens and team players for tomorrow. ” said Dr. Sanjay Goel, Director, Institute of Engineering & Technology, JKLU.

JKLU has international tie-ups with top universities from countries like the USA, UK, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions to provide international exposure and experience to the students by studying in a different environment.

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‘The Knowledge Review’ listed JK Lakshmipat University among Top 10 Best Universities to Watch in 2020

Sep 25, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Dr. RL Raina, #JK Lakshmipat University, #JKLU, #The Knowledge Review

Jaipur, September 2020: The mélange of exponential academic quality, diversity, resilience and excellence have helped JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), Jaipur to add another feather to their cap. The leading university has been featured in the US-based education journal The Knowledge Review Magazine’s coveted list of top 10 Best Universities to Watch in 2020.

In this issue entitled The 10 Best Universities to Watch in 2020, The Knowledge Review highlights few Indian colleges in India that offer online classes, are flexible, and industry-oriented. JKLU was selected to be included on the list based on the use of modern technology in shaping the curriculum and the use of innovative educational procedures and tools that help students develop the skills to establish successful careers.

Expressing happiness over the milestone Dr. RL Raina, Vice-Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University said,” On seeing JKLU ranked among top universities of the country, I feel proud. JKLU is well prepared to create a new cadre of professionals from, and for, India, who will go on to create, manage and transform businesses and organizations. Our renewed effort to offer a contemporary and global education has been reaffirmed by strong and new partnerships, as well as a fresh blueprint for our curriculum and pedagogy.

To seed the curiosity towards the education and academics, JKLU has come up with a fresh blueprint of curriculum and pedagogy, giving students the opportunity to choose modular courses and the freedom to choose how they would like to spend the most valuable period of their lives. Seeing the world of business and jobs changing rapidly the University is initiating new ways of learning, as well as critical new skills to learn for students with an aim of providing Learning & Innovation at the intersection of design, engineering & management. Students here are inspired through diverse lectures by world-class visiting faculty and industry leaders including- Vikas Satwalekar Professor, Mentor and Ex-Director of NID Ahmedabad, Anil D Sahasrabudhe Chairman, All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE), Mrityunjay Athreya, Padma Bhushan amongst many from different walks of life and develop broad perspectives on issues that are important for the world.

The Knowledge Review is an international education magazine for universities, students, teachers, and parents offering news, blogs, articles, and courses from the best universities. Also providing job-information for career development, the magazine has listed those best educational institutes of the country, which develop study-environment and to make business students think like global leaders.
In addition to ranking JKLU, The Knowledge Review also featured a detailed profile of the university, stating that JK Lakshmipat University is “Transforming Students Into Leaders through Innovative Learning Pedagogy” They also detail the fundamentals on which the university was established, their various accreditations, and the various education programs offered by the university that meet the highest standards of education and learning.

The listing and university profile can be accessed using below links:

https://magazine.theknowledgereview.com/the-10-best-universities-to-watch-in-2020-february2020/#page=22