Dr. Archana Nimkar is working as a HOD in Applied Chemistry at Ballarpur Institute of Technology. She has done M.Sc. in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Ph.D. in Chemistry and M. Phil in Biochemistry. She did her undergraduate in B.A. in English Literature and Diploma in Pharmacy. She has been awarded academic awards including Best Planning for Academic’s Award in 2017 and Best Teacher Award in 2019. She has worked as Ballarpur Examination Coordinator Chairperson of Women's Grievance Cell, Expert Lecturer. She has published 7 papers at International level and 5 Grants Fetched at National level.

Ballarpur Institute of Technology

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“Passion to bring a positive change in society by educating youths”

Education sector is the only sector that gives you an opportunity to nurture talent that helps to build the future of the nation. Also it gives me an opportunity to learn new things and help me to upgrade myself to maintain pace with the ever changing world of science and technology.

What is your philosophy of leadership?

“I believe in teamwork”

I strongly believe that leadership is about team building, finding the strengths of team members, motivating them by setting an example to be followed to achieve goals by executing the planning in a disciplined way. I do my best to build a strong team and execute plans in a very strategic way that can bring best for everyone.

In your experience, how can a student benefit from studying in your institute?

“We provide best opportunities to students to grow”

A Student here in our institute can get all new experiences of learning in an innovative way. Here the teachers try our best to develop the overall personality of a student by providing them with the best education, knowledge, communication skills as well as encouraging them to keep themselves updated with the newest trends in their fields.

How does the curriculum of BIT is aligned with the best practices of industry?

“It is assisted by various educational activities and professional trainings”

The curriculum is most important to ensure that students are well equipped with knowledge and skills to achieve professional goals. So we keep upgrading our curriculum with changing time and trends. Our curriculum is a blend of academic theory and industry practices. We use practical’s, projects, technical quizzes, and various competitions. Also various types of real time case studies and industrial training are provided so that students become a skilled professional, a better manager and a great team leader.

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How is your college more welcoming to students of different races or economic backgrounds?

“We provide scholarship and fee waiver to eligible students”

Our College is located in remote and rural areas of Maharashtra. Here students come from nearby villages, residential colonies as well as from urban areas. Students are treated equally and given equal opportunities. For economically weak student’s college provides various kinds of fees, concessions, scholarships, and free transport facilities.

What are your roles and responsibilities towards the Institute and students?

“To provide best guidance and encourage them to focus on solving real world issues”

In my opinion, I should be a good teacher, mentor and a leader so that I can play a key role in the overall growth of the institute. For students my role is to develop them as a skilled professional who can cater to the needs of the industries.

What do you think should be the Institute’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“Recruitment of top class faculties and to offer finest education at reasonable cost”

We have defined various strategic priorities for the upcoming 10 years and those are: We will be continuing to offer a high quality education at a competitive price. We would also ensure long-term financial vitality by developing a reasonable, sustainable but progressive budget and using revenue sources that adequately fund the core mission. And the last objective for us would be to attract qualified faculties and staff from a wider geographical area with reasonable compensation to retain them.

What makes your Institute different from others that people should know about?

“We are best in terms of education and offer 100% placement assurance”

Our Institute is one of the best where students can learn things in a more practical way. We provide students equal and abundant opportunities to interact with successful CEOs of international reputed organizations and firms. We give them every single window to work in industry as trainees to get an idea of exact requirements and demands and to develop themselves in the best possible way. We have world class faculty who are devoted to offering their knowledge, experience and expertise. 

What are the greatest strengths of your institute?

“Our teaching and non-teaching staff are main pillars of power”

Although we are located in remote rural areas and a major population of students are from backward areas, we at BIT take it up as a challenge to provide the best facility to our students. Our strength is our team of young, enthusiastic and hardworking faculties and staff which allows us to achieve our goals. Converting Hurdles into Opportunities is our greatest strength.

Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth and the aspiring students?

“Make best use of every opportunity that comes your way”

In my viewpoint students have to quickly adapt, reskill rather than upskill and face the challenges. Given the current trends, students must learn fast to adapt to the changes imposed on us by COVID, or any future shock events.

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How do you establish a healthy relationship with students?

“By providing them an open environment to communicate”

Today’s learners prefer the learning environment that pushes their learning capacity with altering strategies and teaching practices. To develop the same, I try to establish a supportive learning culture and try my best to address Learners’ Needs. I also keep on receiving and giving positive feedback to make the environment healthy. I keep an open door policy for my students at all levels.