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Dr Jagtar S Dhiman is the Registrar at CT University, Ludhiana. Dr Jagtar Singh Dhiman is an eminent agricultural scientist with over 39 years of experience in general administration, academics, research management, and extension education. Having tasted various impactful flavours of education, he brings with his rich experience, the dynamism required to change the existing plot in the education system. Read here what he has to say in his interview.

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“Education is the engine for the development and progress of any country”

I have had an opportunity to be associated with the education sector for over three decades. Education, in fact, is the engine for development and progress of any country. Several landmarks have been established in this higher education sector in the country in the recent pastI find that the education industry is best to work in because it chisels to shape the future of the students to make them employable. I have, over the years, made the future of my students and several of them are serving diverse sectors of academia and industry and contributing to the cause of nation-building. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“My style of leadership is leading by example of translating vision into action”

A leader is the one who knows, goes and shows the apt way. I believe that real education motivates you to keep your vision in front of you all the time. I firmly believe that the world is full of great ideas, but success comes only through action. The combo of 5Ds: diligence, determination, dedication, discipline, and devotion, coupled with sincerity and promptness, is indeed vital for the philosophy of leadership.

The innovation provides vitality to the task in hand. It helps to make it ‘out of box’. I also believe that in the current era mediocrity has no place, only excellence matters.

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In your experience, what can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

“The relevant abroad exposures from our university help students identify the global trends”

The students get the best possible environment at CT University. We have entered into international ties up with reputed organizations in academia, research, and industry and skill enhancement. The students have been sent abroad for short term training and hands-on-experience. International events like Workshops, Conference, Conclaves, etc. are held frequently to provide international flavour to students. The collaborative academic programmes with universities in Canada, UK, USA, etc., have been initiated because of the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. The local students, keen to go abroad, are encouraged to pursue studies here in India, in collaborative programs, that enable them to get degrees from the foreign university. The ‘new normal’ condition has also led to students and faculty to enrol for certification in topics of domains of their interest.

How does the curriculum of CT University ensure the best practice of industry?

“The revolutionary technology will improve the way education is delivered in the current scenario”

  • The course curriculum has been tailor-made by a desirable blend of inputs from famous academicians and industry experts. To make the graduating student academically brilliant and professionally groomed, we focus on employability in the public sector, private sector, corporate sector, major agro-based industries. Revision of Syllabus based on recent advances in technology is a regular feature. The changes are discussed before the start of each Semester. The curricular is drafted accordingly. The obsolete topics are updated with the latest ones, which include recent techniques developed through research and adopted by the industry.
  • Add-on programs are conducted to equip the students with skills needed by industries. The revolutionary Industry 4.0 is transforming the world. To take full advantage of the opportunity, we need a similar revolution in education. Our students and teachers must get the best possible teaching-learning experience. 

Efforts are made to upgrade the competency of the faculty, to provide internships to students, to boost the student and faculty with current technologies, to offer industry-ready employees, and to bring in industry-specific research.

What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the University and the students are?

“I make sure that student is not deprived of any opportunities which can help them elevate their standard”

I work towards providing the executive leadership in the overall planning, organizing, and controlling of diverse program areas. I look after the governance concerning the implementation of directives received from University Grants Commission, Research Funding Agencies, Punjab Government and the Statutory bodies. My task is to act as a bridge between CT University and the Government Bodies. I am also involved in governance as far as educational matters are concerned. I am also involved in the activities to develop and execute institutional plans, supervise staff development, research, education and technology transfer program administration besides monitoring personnel actions and transactions; and participating in personnel policy development and negotiation.

What do you think should be the University’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“I want to make sure that CT university becomes a mark of excellence in the upcoming years”

I would endeavour to see that CT University gets a high ranking in India and becomes a place of credibility and esteem in academic circles globally. I am sure, with the need-based programs started, achievements made, and human resources trained, it will achieve newer heights in the years to come.

I am delighted to announce that the CT University is ranked among the top 50 universities of the country out of 500+ institutions in the prestigious ARIIA 2020 - Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements 2020 notification e-issued by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. We achieved this rank Band B, among the Private and Self-Financed Universities across India. It is a matter of pride and honour.

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What would you like people to know about your university they may not know?

“The curriculum and other uprising projects are formulated keeping abreast the interest of the students”

CT University has formulated its curriculum, keeping in view the needs of the corporate world and the industrial sector. What is best for the industrial society is incorporated in the University functioning. Students are provided exposure to new developments by arranging their visits in different industries and in providing them hands-on experience in cutting edge industrial activity. The University is better known as industry-driven research-focused and pro-society University owing to its curricular and other programmes. Particular emphasis is being laid to make students interact with stalwarts in different domains and apprise them of their success stories.