How will IIM in Himachal Pradesh help Education Sector in the State.

The announcement of this year’s Union Budget definitely brought solace to a lot of people. It is of no surprise that the education system in our country has always been biased. No budget till this date has managed to satisfy, or at least provide the basic needs to every strata of our society. Surprisingly, when the Union Budget was announced this year, people were enthralled to see that all sectors and most importantly the education sector has been paid great attention.

If we take a closer look at the education sector, it has been covered end to end by the new government, hence being in the favour of students belonging to every age group. Speaking of students, did you hear that the new government has decided to set up new IITs and IIMs across the country and the most amazing fact is that Himachal Pradesh has also been slated for a brand new IIM very soon?  

In the field of education, Himachal Pradesh often felt left out as compared to other states in the country. There has always been a lack of ample sources of higher education here and the addition of one of the top MBA colleges in Himachal Pradesh is definitely a feather in their cap. IIM is the premium institute of higher education in our country and has always attracted a very large number of students as well. Now that Himachal Pradesh is getting its own IIM in the land of the lords, we can expect to see a huge revolution taking place in the education sector of this beautiful state. 

Himachal is always known for its tourism and now the state will also be famous for housing one of the country’s Top MBA colleges in Himachal Pradesh. The youth in Himachal Pradesh have always struggled to find a place across all the premium institutions in the country since it is not at all easy to compete with the entire nation. But now the youth of Himachal Pradesh will find it comparatively easier to crack the examinations and take a seat in this highly- regarded institute of our country.

The state is yet to decide on the actual place for setting up this institute. Since some of the best educational institutes are already there in some parts of the state, districts such as Chamba, Bilaspur, Kullu and Sirmaur are expected to house this premium management institute in the state. 

Not only will this new IIM become a great opportunity to the students, rather it will also help in boosting the local economy of the state. Also, since the state already has some of the best universities and institutions, the arrival of an IIM will improve the quality of the education hub in the state as well. 

Some Related News about IIM's in Himachal Pradesh

• First IIM to come up in Himachal Pradesh
• Budget blooper: Govt gives one IIM to 2 states

Literacy Rates in India

Literacy rate is a very important factor for economic and Social upliftment or development. Recent study reveals that India’s Literacy levels have increased to 74% which is a six time increase over last census. However is it interesting to note that India’s Literacy rate is significantly less than World average literacy rates of 84%.

In India, Kerala has the highest Literacy with 93.9%, followed by Mizoram with 91.6%, Tripura - 87.8%, Goa - 87.4%, Himachal Pradesh - 83.8% . Of all Top 5 states with highest literacy levels, Himachal Pradesh Literacy programs seem to be more impressive as compared to Kerala model.

Himachal Pradesh has experienced a Schooling Revolution during the long period of 1961–2001. Kerala tops the graph of literacy rates since the 19th century (over 150 years), whereas Himachal Pradesh literacy rates in 1961 were below the national average in every age group. 

In these 3 decades of time between 1961–1991 period, female literacy in the 15–19 years age group went up from 11% to 86%. School attendance for both boys and girls in the 6–14-year age group stood at over 97% each when measured in the 1998–99 school year.

We believe that it is not just the efforts of the Govt., but also of the people of Himachal who stood hand in hand for upliftment of a society as whole. Himachal Government’s initiative of compulsory Schooling has tremendously supported this social cause. With Private Institutions further raising the quality of Education in the state, it will be intersting to watch the Literacy rates in the times to come.

Best Universities of India

There is a good news for Indian Universities as India seems to be improving in the Asia’s Best Ranked Institutions as compared to last year’s rankings undertaken by the Times Higher education (THE) magazine.  

In 2014, India’s 10 Institutions are in Top 100 including Punjab University and 9 other Institutions including IIT’s. The Times Higher Education (THE) magazine mentioned India as the most improved country among Asian Nations for increasing its tally from just 3 in 2013 to 10 in 2014.

Ranks in Asia: 2014

1.    Punjab University (32)  – Not ranked in 2013

2.    Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (45) – Dropped from 30 rank in 2013

3.    Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (55) – Not ranked in 2013

4.    Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (59) – Not ranked in 2013

5.    Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (59)–Dropped from 56 rank in 2013

6.    Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (74) – Not ranked in 2013

7.    Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (76) – Not ranked in 2013

8.    Jadavpur University (76) – Not ranked in 2013

9.    Aligarh Muslim University (80) – Not ranked in 2013

10. Jawaharlal Nehru University (90). – Not ranked in 2013

Interestingly Punjab University surpasses all the IIT’s and ranked 32nd in the Global Asian ranking. University with alumni consisting of heavy weights like Former Prime of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, Khushwant Singh and Kiran Bedi, ranked on 13 different parameters including Teaching, Research, Knowledge, transfer and international outlook and more. It is a great news for Indian education system which is now competing strongly with its Global counterparts. Phil Baty said that Asian universities are doing far better on Global front and posing a competition to their elite western counterparts.  

Young Manmohan Singh 

Pharmacy colleges in himachal pradesh with B.pharma and M.pharma courses

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is also emerging as one of the favored destinations for Research and Development. The Pharmaceutical industry in India is the world's third-largest in terms of volume. The Pharmaceutical Sciences combine a broad range of scientific disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies.

Pharmaceutical sciences can be broadly studied into the following main categories, with many specialized fields within each category. Drug Discovery and Design, Drug Delivery, Drug Action and Clinical Sciences, Drug Analysis, Cost Effectiveness of Medicines (Pharmaco-economics), Drug Regulatory Affairs etc. Preclinical toxicology, required for new drugs, agrochemicals, biotechnology products, industrial chemicals etc. are gaining a lot of importance in the pharmaceutical industry.

The general purpose of pharmaceutical education is not only to train pharmacists in the administration of medical treatment but also to instill in researchers and technologists a broad knowledge of the fields relevant to pharmaceutical science. Pharmacists dispense and educate patients about existing medicines; pharmaceutical scientists discover, develop, test and manufacture new medications. 

The Indian Pharma industry is on a growth spurt and is likely to be in the top 10 global markets in value term by 2020. Gearing up for the next level of growth, Indian Pharma industry has been growing at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 15 per cent over the last five years and has significant growth opportunities. 

Pharmaceutical Sciences has wide scope in our country. India, thus has a vast and growing pharmaceutical industry, half of which is located in Himachal Pradesh. Increasing number of hospitals, nursing homes and pharmaceuticals companies all over the country is a clear indication of the growing scope in this area. Pharmacy offers reasonably good career opportunities both by way of jobs as well as in terms of starting your own business. Pharmacy education in the country is now reckoned as most crucial for country's health and as prestigious as any other professional courses can claim for. 

With 70 per cent of India’s population residing in rural areas, pharmaceutical companies have immense opportunities. Demand for generic medicines in rural markets has seen a sharp growth. Owing to this, Baddi, a Nagar panchayat in the Southwestern Solan district of Himachal Pradesh is emerging as the pharmaceutical industry capital of India. More than half of India's pharmaceutical production, mainly formulations, originate from Himachal Pradesh. The major companies at Baddi include Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Dr. Reddy’s Ltd, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Morepen Laboratories, Wings Pharma and many more. Baddi also has manufacturing facilities for Companies like Colgate Palmolive, Procter and Gamble, Hindustan Unilever, Johnson & Johnson. 

This presence of these corporate facilitate industrial exposure for the students of the hill state and foster great career opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Industry with Best pharmacy Colleges providing b.pharmacy in Himachal pradesh

Check out the best institutes offering Pharmacy Education in Himachal Pradesh

1. Abhilashi College of Pharmacy
2. Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology
3. Bahra University
4. D.D.M college of Pharmacy
5. Dreams college of Pharmacy
6. Government College of Pharmacy
7. Himachal Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (HIPER)
8. Himachal Institute of Pharmacy
9. Himachal Pradesh Technical University
10. Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy
11. IEC University, Baddi Campus
12. K.C. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
13. L.R Institute of Pharmacy
14. Laureate Institute of Pharmacy
15. Manav Bharti University
16. S.R.E.T. College of Pharmacy
17. Shanti Niketan College of Pharmacy
18. Shoolini University
19. Vinayaka College of Pharmacy

Top MBA Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a state with one of the highest literacy rates in India after Kerala. The quality of education in the state is at its peak with several reputed educational institutes for higher studies. The government is working continuously to improve the quality of education in the state. The state has a plethora of institutions for pursuing higher management education

Candidates with Master of Business Administration from the state of Himachal Pradesh have excelled in the world of business as entrepreneurs and professional managers. Large number of students from African countries, Middle East nations and south Asian countries have gained MBA degree from Himachal Pradesh. 

MBA Entrance Examination in the state of Himachal Pradesh:

In the state of Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh University Business School is the Nodal agency responsible for conducting Himachal Pradesh State Combined Management Aptitude Test also known as HP-CMAT for admission of students to the MBA course offered in different institutions in the state. 

Eligibility requirement and admission procedure:

For seeking admission to MBA course offered by different institutes in Himachal Pradesh, candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university with not less than 50% of marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Admission procedure will include HP-CMAT followed by personal interview and group discussion. 

Scope of MBA from Himachal Pradesh:

Since MBA is offered by some of the best institutions in the state of Himachal Pradesh, MBA from this state will be of great use to the students for their future job prospects. They can go for general MBA or they can also choose specializations like agribusiness management to develop their business administration skill in a particular area of their interest.

List of institutions offering MBA in Himachal Pradesh:

The institutions offering MBA in the state of Himachal Pradesh are given below:

1. APG Shimla University, Shimla
2. Abhilashi Institute of Management Studies, NerChowk
3. Arni University, Kathgarh, Kangra
4. Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies, Baddi, Solan
5. Bahra University, Waknaghat, Solan
6. Bells Institute of Management & Technology, Mehli, Shimla
7. Career Point University, Hamirpur
8. Chitkara University, Solan
9. Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
10. Eternal University, Sirmaur
11. H.P Institute of Management Studies, Totu, Shimla
12. Him-Anchal Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Hamirpur
13. Himachal Pradesh University, Boileauganj to Summer Hill, Shimla
14. Himalayan Institute of Management, Sirmaur
15. ICFAI University, Baddi Campus
16. Indus International University, Una
17. Inter National Institute of Fashion Design, Hamirpur and Bilaspur
18. K.C. Institute of Management, Una
19. L.R. Institute of Management, Solan
20. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan Campus
21. Shoolini University, Solan

Courses Offered:

 An MBA provides a Graduate with an edge over the competition in business-related fields. This graduate program can help students develop or sharpen their business, marketing, and accounting, leadership skills along with communication, critical problem solving and analytical skills. The business industry contains a wide variety of specialties, from finance to International business and biotechnology to retail management. Students may obtain skills in all of these business-related areas.

Coursework 

The graduate courses offered through these programs teach the basic aspects of domestic and international corporate practices. During the first year of study, students take courses that allow them to develop skills in:

1. Business strategy and decision-making skills
2. Accounting, financial risk assessment and cost control 
3. Marketing, advertising and business-to-business sales
4. Information technology
5. Employee relations, workplace psychology and communication skills
6. International business operations, including opening and expanding overseas businesses
7. Leadership abilities and management techniques

Areas of Specialization

MBA programs provide a solid foundation of business training during the first year, followed by one year of concentrated classes. The focus of an MBA depends on the school and the particular program. Most institutions in Himachal Pradesh offer core specializations, as well as a few unique areas of study. Specialization areas include:

1.  Agri-business Management
2. Biotechnology
3. Design Management
4. Finance and Control
5. Executive MBA
6. Health Care Management
7. Hotel Management
8. Human resource management
9. Information Technology
10. International business
11. Marketing
12. Pharmaceutical Management
13. Production and Operations Management Systems
14. Retail Management