FLAME University MBA: VC Dr Devi Singh sees enhancement of quality education with Budget 2017; many firsts for a good future

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February 4, 2017
Vice Chancellor of FLAME University, Pune Dr Devi Singh sees a great positive impact of Union Budget 2017-18 on education in near future
In an attempt to identify good quality institutions with international best practices in education sector, a revised framework will be put in place for outcome based accreditations and credit-based programs Dr Devi Singh VC FLAME University

‘Education seems to have received a considerably closer attention than usual which is an acknowledgement of Government’s ongoing efforts at energizing the youth through education, skills and jobs’ – Vice Chancellor of FLAME University, Pune Dr Devi Singh sees a great positive impact of Union Budget 2017-18 on education in near future.

Sharing his analysis on recently presented Budget in Parliament by the Finance Minister on February 1, Dr Singh finds that in order for quality education to lead to good quality jobs, the Government has attempted to initiate necessary steps right through the educational continuum to enhance and maintain access, innovation, parity and quality- universally and equitably.

UGC gets attention that was overdue
The FLAME University Vice chancellor observes “The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finally received the attention that has been long overdue in terms of far reaching reforms in its structure, mandate and autonomy as an effective Higher Education regulator in the country.”

National Testing Agency: A good step
Another remarkable step in view of Dr Singh, is the creation of a national testing agency as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for higher institutions. This, consequently, will free the nodal education bodies from the tedious and draggy administrative responsibilities and allow them to focus more on professional, quality and regulatory objectives and outcomes.

Earmarking of outlay to help in higher learning
The hike of 9.9% in outlay to the Education sector for the financial year 2017-18 will notably help to accommodate and, bring to meaningful fruition, various ambitious plans of the government including the creation of new institutions of national importance and higher learning.

SWAYAM – gateway to world class learning
According to Dr Devi Singh “In what seems to be a highly progressive and novel idea is in the form of SWAYAM- a platform with 350 online courses which will not only enable students to virtually attend the courses taught by the best faculty, but will also give them access to world class learning resources and opportunities for academic interaction.”

SANKALP – focus on skill Acquisition
Vocationalization of education has received  further fillip in the form of SANKALP-Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion program- with an outlay of 4000 crores aimed at providing market-relevant training to 3.5 crore youth. This will work intandem with STRIVE- Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement aimed at making ITIs more relevant to the skills requirements of the industrial and apprenticeship markets.

International Best practices to be in place
Finally, in an attempt to identify good quality institutions with international best practices in education sector, a revised framework will be put in place for outcome-based accreditations and credit-based programs. Institutions so identified are likely to enjoy greater administrative and academic autonomy to work towards enhancing their standing as institutions promoting innovation, creativity and world-class curriculum.

Initiatives need all support-observes Dr Singh
Dr Singh hopes that the above well-meaning and long overdue initiatives will receive adequate financial and administrative support from the government. If implemented sincerely it could provide the nation the terrific tandem of inspired goals of individual institutions and government’s vision of world class education, says Dr Singh.

Dr. Devi Singh, former Director of IIM Lucknow for 10 years and Director of MDI for 5 years is the Vice Chancellor of the FLAME University. Immediately after taking over as VC of FLAME University, Dr Singh has been making the university achieve new feats in academics, international collaborations and innovations in curriculum & pedagogy. FLAME University Pune was established as a State Private University in 2015 under an act passed by the Government of Maharashtra.

The University offers MBA programs with specialization in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources and operations. Student enrolment at the MBA program has been increasing every year.

Highest salary in Placement at FLAME University has gone upto Rs. 28 lakhs with Median salary rising to Rs. 5.3 lakhs.  More than 70 recruiters participated in Placement at FLAME.

Admission process for MBA 2017-19 at FLAME University is open and the candidates can apply with their CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/MH-CET scores.

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