Cluster Innovation Centre

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Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi (DU CIC)
DUCIC logo.png
Motto in English
Evolving Senses, Dissolving Boundaries [1]
Type Public
Established2011 [2]
Founder Prof. Dinesh Singh
Parent institution
 University of Delhi
Accreditation UGC
DirectorShobha Bagai
Academic staff
20+
Undergraduates 350+
Postgraduates 40+
15+
Location
North Campus, Delhi University, Delhi

28°41′27.5274″N77°12′51.1054″E / 28.690979833°N 77.214195944°E / 28.690979833; 77.214195944
CampusUrban, 67 acres (27 ha)
AcronymDU CIC
Website cic.du.ac.in

The Cluster Innovation Centre (DU CIC) [a] is a Government of India funded centre established under the aegis of the University of Delhi. It was founded in 2011 by Prof. Dinesh Singh, the then Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, and introduced Innovation as a credit-based course for the first time in India. [3]

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Establishment

The Cluster Innovation Centre was conceptualized to foster innovation and connect academic research with practical applications. It was established during the tenure of Prof. Dinesh Singh, then Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi. The National Innovation Council proposed the development of 20 University Innovation Centres across the country, with CIC serving as the prototype for this initiative. [4] [5]

Objectives

CIC aims to develop a culture of innovation within the academic system and to connect research with societal needs. Its primary objectives include promoting innovative degree programs, educating students and faculty through innovation-focused schemes, supporting application-oriented research, and facilitating collaborations with industries, academia, and other stakeholders. It also focuses on commercializing innovations to make them accessible to end users, addressing real-world problems through student projects, and developing affordable and sustainable innovations that benefit a broad audience. [4] [6]

Prof. Shobha Bagai, Director, CIC Shobha Bagai.jpg
Prof. Shobha Bagai, Director, CIC

Academic Programs

CIC offers interdisciplinary academic programs spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

Undergraduate Programs

The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology and Mathematical Innovations is a four-year program that integrates mathematics and information technology to cultivate an innovation-driven mindset. Students in this program can earn a minor degree in fields such as electronics, management, or computational biology. [7]

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Humanities and Social Sciences, offered under the "Meta College" concept, is another four-year interdisciplinary program. [8] It enables students to design their own degree by majoring in fields like environmental science, tourism, geography, literature, media and communication studies, natural sciences, or psychology. [9] This program encourages projects addressing societal issues, often in collaboration with organizations like Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Police, National Association of the Deaf and other non-governmental organizations. [10] [11]

Postgraduate Program

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics Education is a two-year program jointly offered by the University of Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia. This program aims to innovate mathematics pedagogy by integrating interdisciplinary methods, such as storytelling, projects, and participatory learning, with a focus on using technology to enhance education. [12]

The academic building of Cluster Innovation Centre pictured on an autumn afternoon The Academic Building of Cluster Innovation Centre.jpg
The academic building of Cluster Innovation Centre pictured on an autumn afternoon

Doctoral Research

CIC offers Ph.D. programs under the Faculty of Technology with an interdisciplinary approach. Research areas include mathematics, information technology, computer science, physics, computational biology, nanotechnology, environmental sciences, humanities and social sciences, media and communication studies, and psychology. [14]

Admissions

Before 2022, Delhi University conducted a Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) for admission into Cluster Innovation Centre. [15]

In present day, admissions to CIC’s programs are conducted through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Ph.D. admissions are based on the National Eligibility Test (NET) scores conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). [16] [17]

Fee structure

The fee structure for CIC’s programs varies. The B.Tech program costs ₹40,000 per year, while the BA (Hons.) and M.Sc. programs each cost ₹22,375 per year. The Ph.D. program has an annual fee of ₹4,450. [18] [19] [20]

Campus

DREAM Building, University of Delhi that hosts the Design Innovation Centre DREAM Building, University of Delhi.jpg
DREAM Building, University of Delhi that hosts the Design Innovation Centre

The Cluster Innovation Centre is currently located inside the University Stadium building of the University of Delhi. This stadium is located inside the Delhi University Sports Complex, that in-turn is adjoint to the Viceregal Lodge (Vice Chancellor's Office) and Faculty of Science of the University's North Campus. The campus area of this block is 67 acres (27 ha). The campus is connected to the Delhi Metro through Vishwavidyalaya metro station of Yellow Line.

Design Innovation Centre (DIC)

CIC administers a Design Innovation Centre (DIC), established under the Ministry of MSME. DIC operates within the framework proposed by the National Innovation Council, which envisioned the establishment of similar design innovation centres in prominent educational institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and IISc Bangalore. These centres, operate on a "Hub and Spoke" model, promoting collaboration among academia, industry, and society to develop impactful innovations. [21] The centre includes facilities such as a Technology Business Incubator, which provides lab access, workshops, and mentorship to startups in a PPP model. [22] [23]

The DIC operates within the framework proposed by the National Innovation Council, which envisioned the establishment of similar design innovation centres in prominent educational institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, and IISc Bangalore. These centres, following a 'Hub and Spoke' model, are designed to bring together academia, industry, and society to identify and develop impactful innovations.

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Notes

  1. ↑ (Hindi: संकुल नवप्रवर्तन केंद्र; pronounced [sɐ̃kʊlɐnɐʋɐpɾɐʋɐɾt̪ɐnɐkẽd̪ɾɐ]

Citations

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  8. ↑ "Delhi University first to test 'meta college' idea". 1 April 2012.
  9. ↑ "'Design your own degree' course concept". 6 September 2012.
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  12. ↑ "M.Sc. (Mathematics Education) @ Meta University". 8 July 2024.
  13. ↑ Roy, Abitatha (8 July 2024). "The Academic Building of Cluster Innovation Centre pictured on an autumn afternoon".
  14. ↑ "Cluster Innovation Centre - CIC" (PDF). 8 July 2024.
  15. ↑ PG BOI 22 March 2023.pdf (du.ac.in)
  16. ↑ 13.02.2023-DU-UG-BOI 2023.pdf
  17. ↑ "Cluster Innovation Centre - CIC" (PDF). 14 May 2024.
  18. ↑ "Latest News/Notices" (PDF). 28 June 2024.
  19. ↑ "Latest News/Notices" (PDF). 28 June 2024.
  20. ↑ "Fee Structure for the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Ph.D Programmes" (PDF). 7 July 2023.
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  22. ↑ "Delhi University invites applications from startup innovators, offers incubation". The Economic Times. 14 February 2023. ISSN   0013-0389 . Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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