KATRA: Under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) implementation at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), the university has earned an “A” ranking from NPTEL, placing it among the top 80–100 technical institutions across the country. This prestigious recognition reflects the academic excellence and collaborative efforts of SMVDU’s faculty and students.

The award was received by Prof. Amit Kant Pandit, Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for NPTEL at SMVDU, during the NPTEL North Zone SPOC Felicitation Workshop held on July 12, 2025, at IIT Kanpur. Prof. Pandit lauded the consistent dedication of SMVDU’s students and faculty, which led to this commendable achievement. He also announced that SMVDU has once again secured an “A” grade for the January–May 2025 session in the NPTEL Local Chapter evaluations. In recognition of his sustained contributions and active engagement as SPOC, Prof. Pandit was felicitated during the workshop with a certificate of appreciation.

Looking ahead, Prof. Pandit outlined new initiatives aimed at deepening the integration of NEP through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Expressing optimism about SMVDU’s future trajectory, he stated his aspiration for the university to enter the elite group of top 20 institutions (A+++) with distinguished performance in upcoming sessions. He extended his sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor for unwavering support in promoting NEP-aligned educational strategies and fostering a culture of digital and lifelong learning at SMVDU.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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