Techno India University Explained

Techno India University (TIU) is a private university in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.^[1] The university is known for being one of the first privately owned universities in West Bengal. The students of the university participate in various cultural and technical events across the city. ^{[2] [3]}

History

In 2023, during the annual convocation event of the university that saw over 4500 students receive their degrees,^[4] NR Narayana Murthy, the chief guest for the convocation^[5] conferred a honorary doctorate in literature to Sushmita Sen.^{[6] [7]}

Controversies

Ragging

In August 2017, a freshman student with Engineering major reported a ragging case with his parents. This matter was unveiled when ABP Ananda telecast the news.^{[8] [9]}

Cheating and harassment

Also in 2017, widespread cheating at Techno India University was reported, as well as harassment of teachers who attempted to rectify the situation.^[10]

See also

• List of institutions of higher education in West Bengal
• Education in India
• Education in West Bengal

External links

• Official Website
• University Grants Commission

Notes and References

1. Web site: 14 April 2014 . Private varsity bill passed . 21 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140414223415/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120707/jsp/calcutta/story_15700394.jsp#.U0xigtLP1qY . 14 April 2014 .
2. Web site: Kolkata school pupils craft Durga idol out of waste objects . 11 August 2023 . www.telegraphindia.com.
3. Web site: 21 June 2023 . Northern University Bangladesh and Techno India University, India jointly organise 'Supply Chain Management Summit 2023' . The Daily Star . 11 August 2023.
4. Web site: NR Narayana Murthy congratulates learners at Techno India University convocation . 11 August 2023 . www.telegraphindia.com.
5. Web site: Narayana Murthy Warns About Impact Of India's "High Population Growth" . 11 August 2023 . NDTV.com.
6. Web site: Sushmita Sen Gets Honorary Doctorate From A University In West Bengal . 11 August 2023 . NDTV.com.
7. Web site: Techno India University Hosts Convocation Ceremony; Read full details here . 11 August 2023 . www.telegraphindia.com.
8. Web site: Ragging with 1st year student in Techno India University. ABP Ananda. 21 August 2017 . bn.
9. Web site: Kolkata: First year student ragged, assaulted by seniors . 21 August 2023 . India Today . 23 August 2017 . en.
10. Web site: Ghosh . Ekabali . 21 December 2017 . Techno India University: Where students boldly abuse teachers and cheat in exams . Newslaundry.