Aryans Group of Colleges

Dr. Anshu Kataria is a well-known name in the education fraternity of North India. Presently he is the Chairman of Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh. His college has grown in many leaps and bounds in the last 13 years. He was elected as the youngest president at the age of 35 of 40 years old Chandigarh Management Association (CMA) in 2011. He was elected as the President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) in the year 2016. He was also elected as the President Federation of Self Financing Technical Institutions (FSFTI) in the year 2017. 

What interests you to work for the education sector and how has your experience been working as the chairman of such a big Organization?

“Dedication and Passion to acquire Experience and Interest”

I am a dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic person and this transforming education sector demands it all. In this sector, there is a flow of knowledge which is a person’s creativity to do so. My experience so far is pretty good and a bit challenging. In these 13 years, I have to think regularly about the improvement of students and staff every day.

Being a chairman of the Aryan group of colleges, what are your views on online education?

“The online shift to education system has both the sides to be managed for betterment”

Due to this covid-19 pandemic, there is an entire shift in the education system towards online mode; my opinion is that there are strengths and weaknesses both in online education. The online format allows a dynamic interaction between instructor and student and we have plenty of resources to get knowledge from and it is also a type of creative teaching as teachers are using PowerPoint presentations and other resources to interact with students. So everything here is student-centered. But on the other hand, the lack of access to technology for the students in rural and underdeveloped areas is a big push back since they do not have good connectivity. 

How have you planned to adapt to this change in education from the classroom to online? How was your journey to train the teachers who were not so tech-savvy? 

“By accepting the hurdles and balancing it with the foremost solution for students’ career”

It was a bit challenging for us initially to shift from classroom to online medium of teaching. Everybody has to be tech-savvy to use the online platforms for imparting knowledge and our young and technologically advanced teachers have set up a lot of interactive training sessions for the senior teachers so that everybody can come on the same page for the benefit of students. So this is how we managed to make a shift from traditional methods of teaching to new methods for creating more personalized and self-directed experiences for students.

Any specific course that Aryans group of colleges offers that not many students know, but serves to be very efficient in today's time?

“With the greatest importance of medical, the aspect of this course should expand”

We are running 8 different colleges and their spread over 21 acres of lush green campus. We have Law, Engineering, Management, Agriculture, Nursing, and Pharma polytechnic programs here. I have experienced that Nursing and Pharmacy related courses are very crucial and have played an important role in these tough times of covid-19 and I believe that based on today's situation, more and more opportunities in the nursing and Pharma sector will arise and students will get better career options in this domain & they will be committed & serving to society as well. 

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What are the placement opportunities that students can expect after graduating from the Aryan group of colleges? 

“Well structured placement cell with several collaborations with companies”

Our placement cell is working very hard in conducting the job fest twice a year, in February -March, and September - October. We are also focusing on conducting online job festivals which will help our students in starting their careers ahead. We have students who are placed in Tech Mahindra, Jio, Paytm, Just Dial, Bajaj Allianz, Policy Bazaar, and many more corporate offices. 

What are the infrastructure facilities and extra co-curricular activities students can avail themselves of at the Aryan group of colleges? 

“Curriculum and infrastructure make learning more productive and interesting” 

  • We have modern infrastructure facilities available in every lab of the engineering Pharma nursing agriculture department etc. 
  • Every lab is equipped with the latest technology instruments. 
  • We arrange industry visits and university level visits for the students so that they can interact well and get to know about what is happening in research.
  • Our law students participate in the Inter-University Moot court competitions. 
  • We also have cultural and athletic sports events every year so that the overall personality development of a student can be made possible. 

What do you see as the greatest strengths of your institution? 

”Evolution to work the best for being the best and developing personality of the students”

At Aryans, we believe in focusing on an education system that looks beyond employment and concentrates on individual development by imparting life skills and enhancing life opportunities. Its ever-improving faculty, curriculum, the methodology will ensure that one can embark on a global career. 

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

“Innovative and participative approach is the directions I follow for my institute”

I believe in the woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” this sums up an entire philosophy of our institution. I also believe that winning is not everything, it’s the only thing. So one should always keep on trying and trying until a goal is achieved. We believe in academic excellence, holistic experience, and an innovative approach. 

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Any advice that you would like to give to your students and the other Aspiring students?

“Stay determined and work hard for what you desire and accomplish success”

Students should be dedicated and focused on their studies and as this modern era is challenging, one should challenge himself or herself. Risk should be taken with the proper vision and at the same time, one should face off the fear. Always believe in yourself, stay up to date, and remember it's never too late to start.