The Publication Division of the Association was set up in 1966. Later it was converted into Publication and Sales Division. The Division has two Units – (a) Publication and (b) Sales. Publication Unit is responsible for meeting all the printing needs and its allied works pertaining to AIU. The major AIU Publications include:
(a) Weekly Journal – University News (b) Handbooks (c) Directories (d) Proceedings (e) Report : Inter-University Youth Festival (UNIFEST) (f) Report : Annual Performance – National University Games (g) Research events like Anveshan-Students Research Convention (h) Bibliography of Doctoral Dissertations (i) Study/Survey Reports (j) Occasional Papers, and (k) Various other materials required from time to time.
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(UNIVERSITIES HANDBOOK– 35th EDITION (2024) (Set of 04 Volumes) ISBN 81-7520-164-9 Cost : Rs.18,000/-(for 04 Volumes)
The 35th Edition of Universities Handbook is a compendium that contains latest information on 969 out of 985 Universities level institutions of AIU Members Universities including 51 Central Universities, 112 Deemed Universities, 392 State Universities, 64 Institution of National Importance, and 350 State Private Universities and 16 Associate Members: Asian University for Women, Bangladesh,; Kathmandu University, Nepal; Lincoln College University, Malaysia; University of Mauritius, Mauritius; Middle East University, United Arab Emirates; Royal University of Bhutan, Bhutan; Semay State Medical University, Kazakhstan; UCSI University, Kualalampur, Malaysia; University of Technology, Mauritius have also been included in this Edition. The Handbook gives information relating to : Courses of Studies; Minimum Requirements for admission to each course; Duration and the subjects of study for each course; Library and Research Facilities; Scholarship and Fellowships; Academic year – date for admission and the approximate dates of examinations; Names of Faculties; Deans of Faculties, Names of Professors, Associate Professors, Readers, and Assistant Professors with their specializations (department-wise); Staff, Officers and Name of Affiliated Constituent Colleges together with the names of Principals and Heads of Postgraduate Departments in the Colleges. The Handbook also includes an introductory chapter giving an overview of the University System in India.
Quality Assurance in Indian Hr. Education (Annotated Bibliography) (PB) – 2012
The volume is based on the theme “Quality Assurance in Indian Higher Education. It includes a comprehensive annotated bibliography of some selected articles and research studies published in University News, a leading journal of higher education and a few other journals like, New frontiers in Education, Journal of All India Association for Educational Research, Perspectives in Education, etc. The annotations cited in the volume are basically related to the initiatives taken in improving the quality and standards of Indian higher education. Pages :89, Price: Rs. 160 (Paper Back) ISBN : 81-7520-115-0
Foreign Education Providers in India- AIU Project Report-2012, Pages :31 (Appendix-Iviii), Price: Rs. 140 (Paper Back).
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: An Assessment of Impact of Supreme Court Judgement on Institutions of Higher Education in India- AIU Report-2011– Pages :54, Price: Rs. 100 (Paper Back).
Handbook on Distance Education – 2010
Handbook on Distance Education contains State-wise information on 126 institutes including 12 open universities. Details on Institutions in the Handbook includes: Year of Establishment of department/institute: name of its Director; Courses offered, Eligibility Criteria, Fees, probable date of notification/last date of application, Total budget, Commencement of Academic Session, Regional Centres, Study Centres, Medium of Instruction, Student Enrolment, Faculty Strength etc.Pages :420 + xxii Price: Rs. 340.00 (Paper Back) Rs. 450.00 (Hard Bound) US $ : 40 (Paper Back) ISBN : 81-7520-112-6
SELECTIONS FROM UNIVERSITY NEWS
The ‘University News’ is a weekly journal carrying a variety of articles on different aspects of higher education. While some of them are of factual nature and local interest, others delineate current national and global thinking. A proper appreciation of various problems of higher education is facilitated if articles on a given theme are read together. The Association has introduced a new series “Selections from University News” in which articles on similar themes are brought together.
Selections : 19 Financing Higher Education – 2009
The volume on Financing Higher Education is the nineteenth in the series Selections from University News. Amidst critical transition in higher education, several questions have been raised, stimulating to find out alternative sources of funding to accelerate and remodel by redefining the role of the universities. The articles trace funding, resource mobilization and, self-sufficiency in higher education in the context of economic reforms. The articles also deal with the tapping of existing resources, policies of central and state government for funding the institutions, private participation, and measures for initiating financial reforms in institutions of higher education in the country. Pages : 290 Price : Rs. 400.00 (Paper Back) US $ : 40 ISBN : 81-7520-107-X
Selections : 17 University-Industry Interaction – 2006
The volume on University-Industry Interaction is seventeenth in the series Selections from University News. The volume includes articles by eminent scholars focusing on the need of university-industry linkage catering to societal needs, IT revolution and the changing paradigms of higher education. The articles also highlight different approaches of establishing interaction between higher education institutions and industries.
Pages : 131 Price : Rs. 150.00 (Paper Back) US $ : 20 ISBN : 81-7520-097-9
Selection 14: “Management of University Administration” – (2004)
The Management of University Administration is the fourteenth in the series. The volumes include articles mainly upon management of University Administration, Administrative Automation in Indian Universities, University Technology and University Management, Enhance the overall structural changes in the University/institution of higher education. Pages : 115, Price : Rs.200/- (HB) and Rs. 150.00 (Paper Back) ISBN : 81-7520-087-1
Selection 11: Globalization of Indian Higher Education – (2003)
The articles include covering different dimensions of globalization of higher education, which has emerged as an area of increasing concern. The articles deal with a wide variety of issues such as international student mobility, restructuring of academic courses, quality assurance, policy planning and management, institutional collaboration, academic franchising, impact on culture etc. The volume provides a comprehensive reading to the stakeholders of higher education who may find some insights to face the challenges posed by the globalization. Price: Deluxe Edition Rs.200/- US $ 25 ISBN: 81-7520-0083-9
Selection 8: “Reforms and Innovations in Higher Education” – (2001)
The articles included in it review the reforms and innovations introduced in the field of Higher Education in recent years, in an attempt to overcome the inadequacies that have crept into higher education. They collectively indicate how the higher education system in India can be revitalised. Price: Deluxe Edition Rs.375/- US $ 40 ISBN: 81-7520-067-7
Selection 7: “Value education in India” – (2000)
The volume on ‘Value Education in India’ is the seventh of the series. The articles included in it – attempt to focus the issue in its perspective and the role that value education can play in the integrated growth of personality of the young generation. Pages : 142 Price : Rs.350/- (Deluxe Edition) and Rs. 250.00 (Paper Back) ISBN : 81-7520-059-6
Selection 2:”Accountability and Autonomy in Higher Education”– (1998) The volume on ‘Accountability and Autonomy in Higher Education’, is the second of the series, and the follows up the introductory volume on ‘Society, Education and Development’. It emphasises the need for accountability in higher education and seeks to highlight the need for administrative, academic and financial autonomy for institutions. It is also necessary to attain a balance between these two mutually complementary aspects of autonomy and accountability. Pages : 187 Price : Rs.350/- (Deluxe Edition) and Rs. 250.00 (Paper Back) ISBN : 81-7520-031-6
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Some Useful AIU Publications
Handbook on Health Sciences Education – 2009
The 17th edition of “Handbook on Health Sciences Education” contains State-Wise information on 676 colleges/institutes/university departments in the Country. Details of All India Medical Entrance Examination (AIMEE) Conducted by the CBSE are covered for admission to MBBS/BDS courses. The information on Institutions in the Handbook includes: year of Establishment of department/institute; name of its Principal/Director; probable date of notification/ last date application; number of seats available in each medical branch; seats for NRIs/ foreign students; eligibility; application procedure; state-wise common entrance test rules for health sciences courses; fees; hostel facilities etc. It also contains brief introduction on homeopathic, ayurvedic, unani, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and naturopathy. Pages : 447 + xxiii Price : Rs. 400.00 (Paper Back) US $ : 40 ISBN : 81-7520-106-1
Tryst With Agriculture Education – 2009 (Academics And Beyond)
The Tryst with Agriculture Education, second volume in the series, Academics and Beyond. The new volume presents convocation addresses delivered in the universities, university level institutions and Institutes of national importance in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, over a period of last 15 years. Convocation addresses constitute treasures of ideas of academicians, social reformers, statesmen and leaders from different walks of life. The precious sermons serve as the storehouse of wisdom. The issues deliberated in this volume range from role of agriculture in the socio-economic status of the country, diversity of agriculture, blending of science and technology in making agriculture a revenue generating enterprise, importance of cattle wealth to the new panorama of agriculture. These serve as guidelines for the future generation. This book may be use for planners, implementers and researchers and shall be a link between traditional agricultural wisdom and the futuristic approach of agricultural development.
Pages : 277 + xxii Price : Rs. 350.00 (Paper Back) Rs. 450.00 (Hand Bound) US $ : 45 (Hand Bound) ISBN : 81-7520-108-8
Handbook on Engineering Education – 2008
The 11th edition of “Handbook on Engineering Education” contains State-wise information on 1045 colleges/institutes/university departments in the country including 171 new institutions added since the publication of the previous edition. Details on All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE) conducted by the CBSE are covered for admission to BE/ B.Tech. courses. The information in institutions in the Handbook includes: Year of Establishment of department/institute: name of its Principal/Director probable date of notification/last date of application; number of seats available in each engineering/ technology branch; seats for NRIs/foreign students; liability; application procedure; state-wise common entrance test rules for BE/B. Tech. Courses; fees; hostel facilities etc. Pages: 528 Price : Rs. 400.00 (PB) US $ : 40 ISBN : 81-7520-103-7
Tryst with Health Science Education – 2006 (Academics and Beyond)
This volume presents convocation addresses delivered in the universities, university level institutions and institutes of national importance in Health Sciences, over a period of fifteen years. These priceless pieces contains in themselves something unique and have become guidelines for the future generations. The issues deliberated in this volume range from role of Medicine in the social and economic development of the country, medical ethics, patient-care, doctor-patient relationship, reflection of a doctor, societal relevance, equity, access to health care facilities and social justice to new frontiers in Medical Sciences. The convocation speakers have given quintessence of their experiences not only to the medical graduates but also to the society as a whole. Pages : 278 + xxii Price : Rs. 275.00 (Paper Back) US $ : 30 ISBN : 81-7520-096-0
Selections:18 Gats And Higher Education – 2006
GATS and Higher Education is the eighteenth in the series Selection from University News. The articles included in the volume deal with the genesis and development of WTO and GATS, analyze issues such as impact on society, economy and culture, international response, guidelines for multilateral agreements, policies for promoting, globalization of higher education, modes of operation, access and equity, credit transfer, structural adjustment among the higher learning institutions, academic restructuring, role of regulating agencies etc. The book is useful for students, educational institutions and other stakeholders of higher education. Pages : 226 Price : Rs.250.00 (Paper Back) US $ : 30 ISBN : 81-7520-101-0
Selection10: ‘Privatisation of Higher Education’ – (2003)
The present volume on ‘Privatisation of Higher Education’, is the tenth in series. The focus of articles in this volume is mainly upon pros and cons of privatization of education, particularly higher education and a cross-section of views on the issue of private initiatives in higher education are being presented. The themes covered broadly include, Public and Private partnership: A historical perspective and present trends in higher education Privatization of Higher Education; an appraisal Phasing out government subsidy through Self -financing of Programs Emergence of Private Universities; Legal and administrative Framework. Price: Deluxe Edition Rs.200/- US$ 25 ISBN:81-7520-082-7
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