Patna: The National Institute of Technology-Patna (NIT-P) inked an
MoU with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)-Bhagalpur here on Thursday, marking a significant step towards strengthening academic cooperation and research partnerships between the two premier institutions.
The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials and faculty members from both the institutes headed by NIT-P director P K Jain and IIIT-Bhagalpur director Madhusudan Singh. The MoU aims to promote collaborative academic programmes, joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange and the organisation of workshops, seminars, and short-term courses.
Speaking on the occasion, Jain said that as per the terms of agreement, both the institutions will explore opportunities for joint supervision of postgraduate and PhD scholars, resource sharing of laboratories and libraries, technology transfer activities and capacity-building programmes. The collaboration would also encourage internships, visiting student programmes and research-driven innovation to enhance learning outcomes and institutional excellence.
“This MoU reflects the shared vision of NIT-P and IIIT-Bhagalpur to foster interdisciplinary research, strengthen academic linkages and contribute to the advancement of higher education and technological development in the country,” Singh said.
He has been pursuing journalism as a hobby for the last 53 years ...
Read MoreHe has been pursuing journalism as a hobby for the last 53 years and with TOI since July 1987. Covering higher education besides the environment and other human stories. Have taught geology at Patna University for more than 41 years and also served as the principal of Patna Science College. Also served as a member of the National Knowledge Commission working group on undergraduate education (2005-08).
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