University Ranking Forum
Join us to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to help your institution climb the rankings and reap the associated benefits.

About
University rankings play a critical role in shaping the higher education landscape in India. With over 43.3 million students enrolled in higher education within the country and approximately 0.75 million students going abroad for further studies, the importance of these rankings cannot be overstated.
A growing number of Indian universities are now participating in international university rankings. This trend is also reflected in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings, with 3 times increase in the number of participating institutions over five years.
This increasing participation in rankings is a positive sign, indicating that Indian universities are placing a high priority on improving their standings. High rankings can lead to numerous benefits, including enhanced reputation, increased student enrollment, better faculty recruitment, more substantial research funding, and greater opportunities for collaboration. By striving for higher rankings, Indian universities can better position themselves on the global stage, attract top talent, and secure vital resources for continued growth and development.
Elsevier, in collaboration with Shiv Nadar University, invites you to a one-day seminar on University Ranking. In this seminar, international speakers and leaders from Indian universities will share their expertise on strategies that institutions should consider achieving the best ranking outcomes. The focus of the seminar will be to equip delegates with ways to translate insights from various data tools into impactful ranking strategies.
Join us to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to help your institution climb the rankings and reap the associated benefits.
Dates: 25th September, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:30 – 16:00
Venue: Shiv Nadar University, Noida, India
About Shiv Nadar University
Shiv Nadar University (SNU) is a multidisciplinary, student-centric research university established in 2011 by Mr. Shiv Nadar, one of India’s foremost philanthropists and a pioneer of the technological revolution in India. SNU is the youngest university recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India, a distinct category of higher education institutions that "strive to become a top hundred institutions in the world over time."
SNU comprises four schools:
School of Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Management & Entrepreneurship
The university offers 17 undergraduate degree programs, 10 master’s programs, and 16 Ph.D. programs. Currently, SNU has 3,515 students, with a diverse student body hailing from 27 states and Union Territories within India, as well as over 12 countries globally.
SNU is dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning environment that encourages interdisciplinary education and innovative research, preparing students to become leaders in their chosen fields.
Agenda
Time | Program | Speaker(s) |
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08:30 | 09:30 | Breakfast & Registration | |
09:30 | 09:40 | Opening remarks | Ananya Mukherjee Vice-Chancellor Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR |
09:40 | 10:00 | Academic Impact & University Rankings | Dr Sandeep Sancheti VP - Academic Relations Global Strategic Networks Elsevier |
10:00 | 10:50 | Driving Ranking with Research Analytics | Dr. Taizan Chan Chief Data Officer National University of Singapore |
10:50 | 11:20 | Data driven approach for Indian Ranking | Dr Partha Sharathi Mallick Pro-Vice Chancellor VIT |
11:20 | 11:35 | Morning Networking Break | |
11:35 | 12:40 | Panel Discussion: Data & Insight for Rankings and Accreditation | Dr Rakesh Ganguly Associate Director Office of Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR Dr. Karthik Rajendran Associate Dean SRM University Dr Vijay, S. J Professor & Registrar Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Dr RS Rai Director- IQAC, Director - Research, Planning & Statistical Services Amity University |
12:40 | 13:00 | Steering University Momentum Towards Impact Rankings | Shirley Chong Director Communications and Institutional Research Office City University of Hong Kong |
13:00 | 13:45 | Networking Lunch | |
13:45 | 14:15 | Data and Insights from SciVal for Rankings | Jayapriya Venkateshwarlu Product Manager, SciVal |
14:15 | 15:30 | Panel Discussion: Indian Higher Education and challenges for University Rankings | Dr. B.T.P Madhav Prof, Additional Dean R&D & Director (Academic Research) KL University Dr. Neeraj Kumar Goyal Associate Professor Subir Chowdhury School of Quality and Reliability Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Dr Parameswaran Pattiyil Professor & Head, Dept. of Chemistry NIT, Calicut Dr S. Swaminathan Dean, Planning & Development Director, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, School of Chemical & Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University |
15:30 | 15:50 | Era of Gen AI in High ED | Aishwarya Nayal Customer Success Manager Elsevier |
15:50 | 16:00 | Vote of Thanks & Wrap-Up | |
16:00 | Tea/Coffee |
Speakers (in order of appearance)

DAM
Dr. Ananya Mukherjee
Vice-Chancellor
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR
Read more about Dr. Ananya Mukherjee
DSS
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti
VP - Academic Relations, Global Strategic Networks
Elsevier
Read more about Dr. Sandeep Sancheti
DTC
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DRG
Dr. Rakesh Ganguly
Associate Director, Office of Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi NCR
Read more about Dr. Rakesh GangulyDKR

DVSJ
Dr Vijay, S. J
Professor & Registrar
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Read more about Dr Vijay, S. J
DRR
Dr RS Rai
Director- IQAC, Director - Research, Planning & Statistical Services
Amity University
Read more about Dr RS Rai
SC
Shirley Chong
Director Communications and Institutional Research Office
City University of Hong Kong
Read more about Shirley Chong
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DBM
Dr. B.T.P Madhav
Prof, Additional Dean R&D & Director (Academic Research)
KL University
Read more about Dr. B.T.P Madhav
DNKG
Dr. Neeraj Kumar Goyal
Associate Professor, Subir Chowdhury School of Quality and Reliability
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Read more about Dr. Neeraj Kumar Goyal
DPP
Dr Parameswaran Pattiyil
Professor & Head, Dept. of Chemistry
NIT, Calicut
Read more about Dr Parameswaran Pattiyil
DSS
Dr S. Swaminathan
Dean, Planning & Development / Director, Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials Tissue Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (TEAM) Lab, School of Chemical & Biotechnology
SASTRA Deemed University
Read more about Dr S. Swaminathan
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