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K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM), formerly K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research, is one of India’s leading AACSB-accredited business schools, located in Mumbai - the country’s financial and commercial capital. Established in 1981 as a constituent institute of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, KJSIM is consistently ranked among the leading management institutes in India. At KJSIM, management education extends beyond the classroom through a transformation-driven and experiential approach to learning. The institute’s pedagogy integrates initiatives such as Parivartan, industry-linked capstone and live projects, global immersion programs and international exchanges, entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives, social impact learning, leadership development, and sports and wellness initiatives. With a strong focus on academic rigour, industry integration and holistic development, KJSIM prepares students to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global environment. Located within a vibrant green campus of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, KJSIM offers students the dual advantage of a high-energy campus ecosystem along with close access to India’s corporate, startup and financial landscape. To learn more about our programmes, initiatives and student experiences, visit: www.kjsim.somaiya.edu

Shivaji University, established in 1962, is named after the Great Maratha Warrior and founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It was inaugurated on 18th November, 1962 by Dr. Radhakrishnan, the then President of India. One of the major objectives behind foundation of this University was to cater to the regional needs of South Maharashtra. The jurisdiction of the University is spread over three districts viz. Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara with strength of about 3,00,000 students studying in 280 affiliated colleges and recognised institutes. This region of Maharashtra boasts of rich and varied socio-cultural heritage. Under the innovative and socially reformist leadership of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the princely ruler of Kolhapur, the city had become at the beginning of this century, a focal point of educational opportunities for all classes and communities of South-Western Maharashtra, and northern parts of neighbouring Karnataka. This is also land of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, who struggled for taking education to the masses by his innovative 'Earn and Learn' scheme. When the University was founded by the Shivaji University Act of 1962, the objectives set before the University included making opportunities of higher education accessible to rural youth, conducting fundamental and applied research in the field of science and humanities to ensure regional growth and development. In 1962 the University started functioning with 34 affiliated colleges and about 14000 students with 5 Post-graduate Departments on the campus. Today the number of affiliated colleges has gone upto 280 and students strength upto 3,00,000 with 34 Postgraduate Departments on campus. The University imparts education in 10 major faculties of Arts, Social Science, Science, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Engineering and Technology.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE), Chennai is one of Tamil Nadu's premier Tier-1 engineering institutions, delivering excellence in technical education since **1985**. Established by **Dr. A. C. Muthiah** under the aegis of the **Sri Venkateswara Educational and Health Trust (SVEHT)**, with the blessings of **His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham**, SVCE is recognised for academic excellence, industry engagement, research, innovation, and outstanding placements. In **2016**, SVCE became **Chennai's first Autonomous Engineering College**. The institution offers **11 undergraduate** and **8 postgraduate** programmes affiliated with **Anna University, Chennai**, serving **4000+ students** with the support of **450+ faculty and staff**. Its **26,000+ alumni** across India and over **60 countries** have made significant contributions to industry, academia, entrepreneurship, research, and public service. The **95-acre** state-of-the-art green campus at **Sriperumbudur**, strategically located on the **Chennai–Bengaluru National Highway** in Chennai's industrial corridor, was inaugurated in **1992** by the **President of India**. The campus features ICT-enabled classrooms, advanced laboratories, research centres, innovation spaces, sports facilities, hostels, and the **A. C. Muthiah Central Library**, one of India's largest engineering libraries. SVCE also hosts an **AICTE-sponsored IDEA Lab**, promoting innovation, prototyping, and entrepreneurship. The institution is governed by ***Mr. Ashwin Muthiah**, Vice Chairman of the Governing Council and Chairman of **AM International Holdings Pvt. Ltd.**, a diversified global business group with **US$2 billion** in business scale and **4,000+ employees**. Today, SVCE stands as a symbol of academic excellence, industry relevance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and holistic student development, preparing globally competent engineers and future leaders.