Techno India University

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

Techno India University
MottoHarnessing technology enriching life
TypePrivate University
Established2012 (2012)
Academic affiliation
Vice-ChancellorProf. G Sengupta
Address
EM-4, EM Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar
,
Kolkata
,
West Bengal
,
700091
,
India

22°34′33″N 88°25′38″E
CampusUrban
ColoursRed & White   
Websitetechnoindiauniversity.ac.in
Techno India University

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 acclaimed actress 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

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


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