KL Deemed to be University, a Vijayawada based higher education institution claims to have taken proactive measures to equip its students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic business environment of today. The university asserts that it  has state-of-the-art business analytical labs, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in data analysis and decision-making. Furthermore, the institution affirms to regularly host workshops and seminars featuring industry experts to ensure students stay informed about the latest trends and best practices, G. Pardha Saradhi Varma, vice chancellor, KL Deemed to be University, told FE Education. “Our university stands out with eight globally renowned faculty members in the top two percent of scientists worldwide. We offer distinctive academic programmes and research projects, promoting collaborative learning for holistic student growth,” he said.

The institution asserts that it has established off-site campuses in Hyderabad, which include KLH Global Business School, KLH Hyderabad Campus and KLH Bowrampet. KL Deemed to be University stated that it provides a diverse array of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across all its campuses. Notably, the university also purports to offer Virtual Reality (VR) courses and utilise game-based classrooms to enrich the educational journey of their students. “Our evolving pedagogical methods ensure that our curriculum remains at the cutting edge of educational trends. We emphasise hands-on guidance and project-based learning as top priorities, empowering students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations,” Varma stated.

Through its entrepreneurship cell, the institution claims to offer comprehensive courses and programmes to guide individuals throughout their entrepreneurial voyage.  Starting from the inception of their ideas and progressing all the way to the execution of their business plans.  Moreover, it claims to foster a collaborative environment within its campuses, promoting practical innovation, prototyping and the creation of products and services. “The entrepreneurship cell covers the entire spectrum of entrepreneurial activities, spanning from generating ideas to crafting business plans and ultimately bringing those ideas to market,” he said while responding to a query regarding how KL Deemed to be University fosters innovation and entrepreneurship among its students.

Furthermore, the university frequently hosts co-curricular activities, technological events and competitions, such as hackathons and startup pitch contests, with the aim of inspiring creative thinking and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit among its students. “These gatherings present students with opportunities to connect with potential investors, mentors and various resources within the entrepreneurial community, including venture capitalists, angel investors and accomplished entrepreneurs,” Varma explained.