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NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture & Centre of Interior-Environment and Design invite applicants for B. Arch, M. Arch, and B.A. (Hons) Interior-Environment Design

MUMBAI, India, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA) was established in 2007 at a time when India was undergoing a dynamic change due to liberalisation of its economy and major shifts in the cultural sphere. The school had the challenge to envision the architect for these new times and new challenges. With changing user demands and proliferation of new building materials and technologies, the world of architecture and the built environment were undergoing a drastic change. The school opened with an intention to review the practice of a designer, engage with multiple disciplines, and build the foundation for research-oriented practice.
Recognized by the Council of Architecture (COA), the 5-year Bachelors of Architecture program is designed to generate and debate new modes of teaching and learning in architecture. The profession of architecture has new roles and responsibilities today as against the conventional model of the service provider and a technocrat providing smart building solutions through rigorous academic and fieldwork projects. The program’s key attempt is to widen architecture and design opportunities to newer dimensions of fields ranging from socio-cultural studies to management studies. To achieve this, the program aims at constantly adapting and infusing new concepts both from technology and management viewpoints through various programs, especially the Electives program, and para-academic workshops, but also by making students undergo 15 to 18 weeks’ internship in Architectural, Planning, and Construction firms. All this provides a 360-degree exposure based on studio learning, interactive sessions with industry leads, case studies and other engaging projects. The Institute also has a dedicated placement cell to ensure students land up on their feet.
BSSA offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree under the norms of the Council of Architecture. To apply, one must have cleared the 10+2 scheme of examination with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also secure 50% aggregate marks in the 10+2 examination. They are also required to score a minimum of 70 out of 200 marks in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA). The registration process includes filling up the admission forms and other such formalities, after which a merit list is declared based on individual scores. 
Launched in the year 2018, the Masters in Architecture Degree Program is a 2-year natural extension to the Bachelor’s program to expand its ethos into advanced design experimentation in contemporary architecture and urban environments. Given the rapid increase in urbanisation, the course is designed to train professionals to experiment and develop new Innovative Design Strategies to create architectural conditions and structures that use design to build humane as well as creatively challenging environments, as well as engaged societies. The course provides digital prototyping and fabrication workshops along with an international study program and many live and interactive sessions with eminent industry leaders.
To further the ideas and agendas of the school in the field, a few years ago the school also established a program in Masters in Architecture. To be a part of the Master’s program, it is necessary for students to obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree course or any other equivalent course recognized by the Council of Architecture. A committee set up by the school will review the portfolio of works of the applying candidate, as well as the qualifying technical requirements, after which s/he would be invited for a personal interview. A cumulative assessment of the candidate’s academic record, portfolio of works, as well as the performance in the interview (if invited) will be the criteria for enrolling the candidate in the M.Arch programme. There is no age bar in the admission of final year students.
Under the NMIMS-BSSA banner, the Centre of Interior-Environment and Design (CIED) is a new platform for those who wish to evolve design philosophy to the scale of Interior Environments. For too long Interior Design has been misunderstood as simply the techniques of constructing and sprucing up interior environments. But as the Director of CIED, Dr Kaiwan Mehta points out, “Interior worlds and environments is the new sphere of engaging with human lives, whether it is the space of family life, or work environments, or those for education, business, or pleasure – the knowledge and philosophy of Interior Worlds is something Design is beginning to explore more and more today, and in India, NMIMS-BSSA’s CIED can be at the forefront of this philosophical and design challenge and paradigms of innovation.”
CIED offers Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Interior-Environment & Design program which is designed with a larger concept of aiming to expose the students to diverse design ideas as well as typologies such as Hospitality, Retail, Housing, etc.  This 3-year journey helps students participate in interactive workshops, explore ideas through design studios, follow Indian and International Study visits, work on advanced computation and spatial dynamics and also choose their electives thereby strengthening their cognitive and abstract thinking abilities.
To stand eligible for admissions, students must qualify for the Personal Interview hosted by the Centre of Interior-Environment Design. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream. Alternatively, one may hold a 10+3 (Diploma) any stream that is recognized by the central & state government. The registration process includes filling up the forms followed by a personal interview round if shortlisted.
The new Dean at BSSA, Dr Kaiwan Mehta, who has been engaged in education as well as the field of architecture as a theorist, proposes to further develop these programs for even newer ideas in the field of Architecture today, the world over. The idea is to diversify and specialise the learning processes of the architect of the future, so s/he can adapt to newer challenges with creative actions that are generated through critical thinking. As he says, “Choices in design are always a complex set of micro-decisions that combine our familiarity with the past and present of technologies as well as human relationships. The architect has to be aware enough to debate visions for the future of human societies and citizenship, as well as understand the struggles between culture, nature, and histories. All of this will build the capacity of an architect to be able to interpret the needs of our times, through form and space, material and construction, drawings and sites, in the design of buildings and human settlements – so that we can have architecture that enriches our world for all humanity!”
About Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA)
The NMIMS’s Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA) focuses on various modes of architectural education, research and practice. It emphasizes on the ever changing ethos, behavioural sciences, tools and techniques, and assimilates all in contemporary design expression. Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA) is a young School established in 2007. Since its inception, highly qualified and internationally exposed faculty members are engrossed in a journey to explore the “Process of Design”. Our syllabus imbibes Contemporary Design and Advanced Technology Studio Models. The students are offered holistic exposure and understanding through Art, History, Technology, Architectural Design and Construction process. Balwant Sheth School of Architecture would learn from the past, envision the future, redefine, enhance, integrate the present and constantly evolve. As we move ahead, the institute would be exploring the focus on Climate Change, Technological advancements and Multidisciplinary approach in engaging with the Design problems and continue to evolve its Academic Discourse.
About Center for Interior-Environment and Design (CIED)
The Center for Interior-Environment and Design (CIED) is a natural direction to continue the design philosophy at NMIMS to the scale of Interior Environments. It focuses on various modes of architectural education, research and practice. It emphasizes on the ever changing ethos, behavioral sciences, tools and techniques, and assimilates all in contemporary design expression. We have evolved into a platform for experimentation for multi scalar design ranging from furniture to architecture to urban studies. BA Hons Interior Environment & Design – It’s a 3-year program which acts as a platform for experimentation for multi-scalar design ranging from furniture to architecture to urban studies. A variety of core, value added and multidisciplinary subjects are offered throughout the program to expose the students to areas from art, history, humanities, sociology, film, journalism, apart from the core design, technology and professional studies to create a holistic learning environment and to situate the practice of Interior Design within a larger context. Some of the subjects offered would include Wood Workshop, Pottery, Painting, Object Art, Photography, Printmaking, Project Management, Cinema: Process and Product and Journalism.
About SVKM’s NMIMS:
Established in 1981, NMIMS is today recognized as a globally reputed university with strong industry linkages. It offers multiple disciplines across eight campuses that consist of 17 specialized schools, more than 17,000 full-time students, and 800+ full-time faculty members, ten faculty members with Fulbright Scholarship and Humboldt International Scholarship for post-doctoral researchers. The Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) laid the foundation stone of this esteemed university, with the aim to cater to the rising demand of management institutes in the country. It is known for its consistent academic quality and research-focused approach towards holistic education. SVKM’s NMIMS has been granted Category-I University status by Graded Autonomy Regulation 2018 by MHRD/UGC, and NMIMS Mumbai Campus is NAAC accredited with A+ (CGPA of 3.59.)
 

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Authored by Dr. Jyoti Wadhwa, Principal Lead – Medical and Precision Oncology, Apollo Athenaa, the handbook aims to empower caregivers with practical guidance, emotional support, and clinical insights throughout the cancer journeyNEW DELHI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marking Cancer Survivors Month and reinforcing the importance of holistic cancer care, Apollo Athenaa, Asia’s first comprehensive cancer centre dedicated exclusively to women, marked a significant step in India’s oncology support landscape with the launch of Holding Hope: A Handbook for Cancer Caregivers—India’s first dedicated resource designed exclusively to support individuals caring for loved ones with cancer.

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Affle Announces Strategic Acquisition of AdColony Technology Assets and Trademark from DT

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U.S. News Unveils 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings

Universities in more than 100 countries are evaluated in the newest edition. WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings and consumer advice, today published the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities rankings, which evaluate more than 2,250 schools on academic research and reputation.

The latest edition includes universities from more than 100 countries. The following countries have the most schools in the overall rankings:China: 409United States: 275India: 123United Kingdom: 93Japan: 86″For students seeking universities with strong academic excellence and global recognition, the Best Global Universities rankings offer an essential comparative resource,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “Our methodology focuses on a school’s research mission and scholarly impact, helping students identify institutions that are truly at the forefront of global knowledge creation.”Of the 51 subject rankings, four will have more schools ranked this year, including: water resources; chemical engineering; energy and fuels; and clinical medicine.Powered by data and metrics from the Web of Science Core Collection and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics provided by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, the Best Global Universities methodology weighs factors that measure a university’s global and regional research reputation and academic research performance.For the overall ranking, this includes bibliometric indicators such as publications, citations and international collaboration. Each of the 51 subject rankings has its own weighting based on academic research performance in that specific area.2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities*See the full rankings here.Overall Best Global Universities – Top 10Harvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Stanford UniversityUniversity of OxfordUniversity of CambridgeTsinghua UniversityUniversity of California BerkeleyYale UniversityUniversity College LondonColumbia UniversityAfrica – Top 3University of Cape Town (South Africa)Cairo University (Egypt)University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)Asia – Top 3Tsinghua University (China)National University of Singapore (Singapore)Peking University (China)Australia/New Zealand – Top 3University of Melbourne (Australia)University of Sydney (Australia)University of New South Wales Sydney (Australia)Europe – Top 3University of Oxford (United Kingdom)University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)University College London (United Kingdom)Latin America – Top 3Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil)Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Chile)University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)The Best Global Universities rankings serve the broader U.S. News mission of providing trusted information and rankings – such as Best High Schools, Best Colleges and Best Online Programs – to empower all students in making informed choices about their education.For more information on the Best Global Universities, visit X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram using #BestGlobal.About U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, insurance, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.About ClarivateClarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com.

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