Mr. Gaurav Thakral is the Pro-Chancellor at Oriental University. He passed B.Tech (IT) from Oriental Institute in 2007 after that he did his MBA from Cardiff University (UK).

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What keeps you connected with the Education sector and how has your experience been so far with the institute?

As a young man, I would sit with my grandfather and see him working diligently towards his dream of a University and beyond. Because I am so passionate about education, I make it a point to stay up to date on new legislation and changes that may affect my studying habits. I gradually began to fully comprehend the implications of this ambition for all of us and our nation. My goals are to be, to create, to establish, and to add even more to his ideal. With Oriental Group of Institutions (OGI), we are constantly searching for new and creative ideas. As one of the group’s founding members, we are familiar with the ideals of a culture that values education. Our goal is to prepare the students for the demands of the cutting-edge industry.

What is your philosophy of leadership?

Leadership, in my opinion, is upholding moral standards and a set of deeply ingrained ideals. Since everyone is a leader, they must become more adept at making decisions and engaging in introspection to provide useful knowledge. We’re determined to go far beyond conventional learning.

How does the curriculum of your institute ensure the best practices?

Our curriculum is based on academic theory and institute practices. We use business simulations, real-time case studies, and live projects, to make sure our students are well equipped to become real future masters and leaders. For OUI, education is about more than just imparting knowledge; it’s about fostering an environment of academic freedom where people may explore, work together, acquire knowledge, and thrive in their fields of study and beyond. Numerous esteemed colleges of engineering, management, computer application, pharmacy, etc. have been successfully founded by the Oriental Group. OUI offers courses at several levels that lead to Ph.D., Post-Graduate, Undergraduate, Certificate, and Diploma programs.

What are the Challenges faced by you as the Pro-Chancellor?

The biggest struggles came to my mind as an educator. Maintaining endless records of students and other administrative activities manually is not just exhausting it’s also time-consuming. It impacts student performances if teachers engage in admin work. For higher education, with hostels and other facilities to look at, it becomes even more difficult. It is crucial to meet the expectations of students and maintain the institute’s reputation. These millennials don’t settle for less and only select the finest options available to them. Additionally, we hope to foster a climate that is both safe and interesting so that inquisitive and intelligent students can engage with one another and share knowledge.

What are your roles and responsibilities?

Along with targeting the visionary aspects of group, all the constituent Institutes must guarantees the excellence in all areas and receive recognitions for a number of blatantly obvious tactics. Furthermore, the Institutes’ goals have been sincerely pursued, and the efficacy of the resources at hand has been attained. As a result, Oriental Group was created as a hub for chances for ambitious individuals. Generally speaking, it has made a name for itself as a happy supplier of human resources to prestigious companies and other stakeholders.

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What are the placement opportunities available for students in your institute?

Our Placement strategies provides full placement support to all students in all areas of disciplines – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Automobile Engineering and Computer Applications etc. The goal of the university to be a communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations between Industry and students to provide employment opportunities available in the market and to provide intensive training to the students for their overall development.

What is the top priority of your institute in the upcoming years?

We aim to create a triple helix model the SMART environment that creates institutional links between academia, society and industry, by adding more connections with industry leaders, to modify the curriculum and groom our students as per industry requirement. I have learned so much in the past eleven years with the University and yet, it feels like the journey has just begun. I am certain that in today’s scenario we can broaden the scope of education by offering more skill based and industry ready courses. I am on an ambitious drive, to provide top quality and affordable education to our students.

Which extracurricular activities are organized in your institute to enhance the skills of students?

Extracurricular Activities Helps Students with their Emotional, Intellectual, and Personality Development so we have to conduct Performing Arts, Science Club, Debate Competition, and Quiz Contest is a fun and informative experience.

What is the vision and mission of your university?

Our main vision of the university is transformative impact on society and being a globally renowned university. And our mission is to enhance research and development in different disciplines along with developing a new generation entrepreneurs who will be instrumental in fueling economic growth. We followed the greatest education and training possible in the field of student’s choice by adhering to the highest standards. Above and beyond, consistent exposure to extracurricular activities and personality development programs will shape students personality to fit the ideal employment description.

What are some of the achievements that your department has experienced under your tenure?

We have a strong focus on holistic student development – improving skills, and employability, making them industry-ready, and inculcating good values and discipline. These, along with various “tie-ups” with industries are a few things that make me happy for the journey so far. Today, Oriental Group is a prime educational group that retains National rankings. Highly qualified and experienced faculty members along with knowledgeable industrial experts impart education to the students. The curriculum adopted is industry-friendly and OUI plays a vital role in bridging the long gap between the extremely demanding corporate and the mediocre curriculum running in many universities.