Know about Swami Rama Himalayan University Dehradun: Interview with Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, Chancellor SRHU

Established in 2013, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun is a private university. The university is recognized by UGC & ICMR as Collaborative Centre for Cancer Research & Services and accredited by National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL) & National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). SRHU Dehradun offers more than 100 diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses. The programmes are offered in disciplines Engineering and Technology, Bio Sciences, Yoga Science, Medical Sciences, Management, Paramedical Sciences, Nursing, Vocational Studies, etc. Students must meet the eligibility criteria before applying for admission to these courses through the official website of the university. SRHU Dehradun also offers scholarships and fee waivers to its students belonging to different categories.

Careers360 in this interview with Dr. Vijay Dhasmana, Chancellor Swami Rama Himalayan University Dehradun. In his interview Dr. Vijay Dhasmana shares various details about the SRHU Dehradun courses and fees, vision, mission, admission process, placements, facilities, etc. Dr. Vijay has also answered various queries that students have related to SRHU. To know more about Swami Rama Himalayan University Dehradun go through the complete interview of Dr. Vijay Dhasmana with Careers360.

Careers360: Tell us something about the institute; when it was set up, its vision and mission?

Answer: Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) is located in Jolly Grant, Dehradun in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, dedicated to providing transformative education and fostering holistic development. Established in 2013, the university is named after the revered HH, Swami Rama, who hailed from Toli, Pauri Garhwal. SRHU boasts of a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in several fields, including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Management, Yoga, Bioscience, Engineering, and Humanities.

One of the defining characteristics of SRHU is its strong focus on holistic education, which aims to nurture the students' physical, mental, and spiritual development. The university provides students with opportunities to enhance their spiritual and emotional well-being through various programs, including yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices. The university is also recognized for its outstanding research contributions, particularly in the fields of health and medical sciences. Its faculty members have published numerous research papers in prestigious academic journals, and the university has collaborations with several national and international research institutions.

Our Mission

To transform lives by nurturing excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge through education, research, innovation and technology besides providing multidimensional humanitarian opportunities for social upliftment in accordance with the ideals of Swami Rama.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a premier university through providing quality education and healthcare in a manner that is holistic and evolutionary.

Careers360: Tell us something about the admission process?

Answer: The SRHU Dehradun admission process for medical college involves entrance exams and certain eligibility criteria whereas for non-medical colleges students must have completed their higher school education or an equivalent qualification recognized by the respective education boards.

Careers360: What kind of infrastructure can students expect at the institute? Please elaborate.

Answer: SRHU takes immense pride in its modern and well-designed learning tools and infrastructural support system for its students. Our campus offers state-of-art academic facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories that foster interactive and engaging learning experiences. Extensive libraries filled with a vast collection of resources, research centers equipped with cutting-edge technology, and a fully functional hospital for medical programs further enhance the educational environment. We prioritize the holistic development of our students, providing exceptional sports and recreational facilities, comfortable hostel accommodations, and well-maintained auditoriums and seminar halls for various events. With campus-wide amenities and commitment to excellence, SRHU ensures that students have access to best facilities that promote learning, research, personal growth and an enriching university experience.

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Careers360: There are a lot of apprehensions in students with regard to interaction with the industry as well as companies that recruit. What are the steps being taken by the institute in this direction?

Answer: As a University we understand our role in nation building by preparing the future generation to undertake greater responsibilities. There are several factors which are extremely important in the education sector such as economy, job market, industry skills, curriculum etc.

Since inception, it has been our endeavor to provide affordable education to the students. Through our dedicated PDP and Placement Cell, we work with each student on their overall personality as well as provide 100% support for student placements. We not only invite Industry experts review and update the curriculum on a regular basis, we also continuously adopt industry best pedagogical practices. It is our endeavor to provide a platform and an environment for constant learning as well as hands-on-experience.

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Careers360: Internships are now mandatory as per AICTE guidelines. Does the institute help students with this? If yes, how?

Answer: SRHU has internal internship programs. Students can apply for internships in various departments or research centers within the university. We also facilitate external internships by collaborating with industry partners, research institutions, hospitals, or other organizations.

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Careers360: Can you please share details of collaboration with universities abroad if any?

Answer: Yes, SRHU seeks collaborations with Universities abroad to foster academic & research exchange programs, including Rostock University in Germany and Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Finland. Under its student exchange program, recently students from International Business College, Denmark visited and stayed at our campus, sharing their ideas and learning with our School of Management students.

SRHU is dedicated to further expanding its network of international collaborations, fostering academic and research alliances with renowned universities worldwide. These partnerships not only enrich the educational landscape but also strengthen SRHU’s commitment to delivering world class education that prepares students for success in the global arena.

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Careers360: Please share placement statistics with information on the average package, highest and lowest package, number of students placed and details of companies that have recruited.

Answer: As per the SRHU Dehradun placement report check the statistics mentioned below:

Average package- Rs 4-5LPA

Highest package- Rs 25 LPA

No. of Students Placed- 600+

Recruiters- TCS, Deloitte, WIPRO, RUBICO IT, Infosys, Amazon, Flipkart, HDB Financial Services, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Ernst & Young, CAPGEMINI, HCL, Nagarro, TECH MAHINDRA, MEDANTA, AIIMS, Fortis, Max Healthcare, among many others.

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