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Namaste BHU App by Banaras Hindu University

The BHU app will allow users to register their phone number with the institution to create an account. As one of the few universities to take such an initiative, Banaras Hindu University makes it easier for people to access and communicate within the institution.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), one of India’s most prestigious educational institutions, has taken a significant step toward enhancing digital connectivity and accessibility within its campus by launching the “Namaste BHU” app. Introduced by Vice-Chancellor Sudhir Kumar Jain, the app is designed to cater to BHU’s vast community of over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff.

The app will include information about departments, faculty, available programs of study, and a university directory that includes the names, titles, emails, and phone numbers of important administrators, instructors, and staff members to give students and faculty members a seamless and hassle-free campus experience.

The app will also include millions of e-resources, books, and periodicals. Additionally, students now have the opportunity to file complaints using the mobile application about concerns like exams, fees, admission, and other issues and seek resolution.

Additionally, wardens can use the app to file complaints about accommodations. “The local government’s and the university’s emergency contact numbers are posted on Namaste BHU,” the statement continued.

Additional features for the BHU app shortly

The Namaste BHU app can be downloaded by instructors and students via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

“The newly launched mobile app by Banaras Hindu University, is designed to streamline access to essential university information, including academic details, library, holidays, and emergency contacts,” stated Sanjay Kumar, coordinator of the Institution of Eminence – BHU, at the app launch ceremony.

This IoE effort improves digital services and connections for both teachers and students. He said that the software is continuously being updated by a committed staff.

The Namaste BHU app team, led by consultant TV Prabhakaran, has said that the team will be adding multiple new features “very soon.” “We are working on creating additional services, such as student counselling and displaying all significant alerts to users,” Prabhakaran stated.

Conclusion

The launch of the “Namaste BHU” app marks a significant milestone in Banaras Hindu University’s journey towards digital transformation. By offering a comprehensive platform that caters to the needs of its large community, the university is setting a new standard for campus connectivity and user experience. With the promise of continuous updates and new features, the app is poised to become an indispensable tool for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring that they can access the information and services they need with ease. As BHU continues to innovate and expand its digital offerings, the “Namaste BHU” app will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall campus experience.

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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