Dataquest Higher Education Awards Recognize Top Institutes

The Dataquest Higher Education Awards recognize the top institutions in India for their achievements in teaching, research, and innovation. The awards are based on a rigorous evaluation process that takes into account a variety of factors, including the institute's academic performance, research output, industry partnerships, and social impact.

The prestigious event saw Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, former IAS and chairman of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), and Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State for Railways & Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, presenting the awards to the deserving winners.

Top Awards and Recipients

1. International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

   • Awards:
     • Ranked 1st in Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 1st in Dataquest Tech-enabled T-Schools Survey 2023 (December 2023)
     • Ranked 1st in Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)

2. National Institute of Technology, Delhi

   • Awards:
     • Ranked 2nd in Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 3rd in North Region Dataquest Tech-enabled T-Schools Survey 2023 (December 2023)
     • Ranked 1st in North Region Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
   • Recipient: Dr. Obbu Chandra Sekhar, Associate Professor, NIT Delhi

3. Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi

   • Awards:
     • Ranked 3rd in Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 2nd in North Region Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 1st in North Region Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)
     • Ranked 2nd in Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)
   • Recipient: Pallavi Kaushik, Deputy Manager, Corporate Communications and Alumni Relations, IIIT-Delhi

4. Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi

   • Awards:
     • Ranked 4th in Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 3rd in North Region Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 2nd in North Region Dataquest Tech-enabled T-Schools Survey 2023 (December 2023)
     • Ranked 2nd in North Region Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)
     • Ranked 3rd in Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)
   • Recipient: Prof. MPS Bhatia, Head of CSE, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi

5. B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

   • Awards:
     • Ranked 5th in Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
     • Ranked 2nd in South Region Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)

6. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal

   • Awards:
     • Ranked 2nd in Dataquest Tech-enabled T-Schools Survey 2023 (December 2023)
     • Ranked 4th in Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)
     • Ranked 1st in East Region Dataquest Tech-enabled T-Schools Survey 2023 (December 2023)
     • Ranked 1st in East Region Dataquest T-Schools Employability Survey 2023 (September 2023)
     • Ranked 1st in East Region Dataquest T-Schools Survey 2024 (March 2024)
   • Recipient: Dr. Saikat Basu, Associate Professor, CSE & Dr. Md. Aftabuddin, Information Scientist, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal

Recognition of Regional Excellence

Several institutions were recognized for their regional excellence in specific categories:

• College of Engineering, Pune received top honors in the West Region for the Dataquest Tech-enabled T-Schools Survey 2023 but had no representative to accept the award.
• Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was awarded for its excellence in the South Region and received the award by Mr. V Sai Kumar, Assistant General Manager.
• Chitkara University, Patiala was recognized as the top Tech-enabled T-School in the North Region, with Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, and Dr. Rajnish Sharma, Vice Chancellor, accepting the award.
• Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Lucknow and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune were also celebrated for their outstanding performance in the North and West Regions, respectively.

Special Awards for Innovation and Engagement

• Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore and Puducherry Technological University were awarded for their Industry Engagement and Innovation & CSR initiatives, respectively.

Impact of the Awards

The Dataquest Higher Education Awards are highly respected in the Indian education sector. They provide a valuable platform for recognizing and celebrating the achievements of top institutions and individuals. The awards also help to raise awareness of the importance of higher education in India's development.

The Dataquest Higher Education Awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of India's top educational institutions and individuals. The awards provide a valuable platform for recognizing and celebrating excellence in higher education.

As these institutions continue to excel, they set a benchmark for others to follow, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in the academic landscape.