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November Spotlight - 2025
India’s higher education landscape continues to evolve with specialized programs that address the growing demands of diverse industries. From healthcare to technology and creative arts, institutions across the country are offering career-focused education that combines academic excellence with practical skills.
Nursing Colleges in Madhya Pradesh are playing a vital role in strengthening the healthcare system by preparing students with clinical expertise, compassionate care values, and real-world training. These institutions focus on bridging the skill gap in healthcare services while equipping graduates to meet national and global medical standards.
On the other hand, Colleges offering Business Analytics and Data Science Programs are at the forefront of shaping future-ready professionals who can derive insights from data and support strategic decision-making. These programs integrate analytical thinking, machine learning, and business intelligence - making graduates highly sought-after in today’s digital economy.
India’s Beauty and Cosmetology Institutes are redefining skill-based education by offering professional programs that blend creativity with technical proficiency. Students gain expertise in skincare, haircare, makeup artistry, and wellness management, opening doors to careers in both entrepreneurship and global beauty brands.
Similarly, Fashion Technology Colleges across India nurture creative talent and innovation through courses that combine design aesthetics, textile knowledge, and emerging fashion technologies. These institutes serve as platforms for aspiring designers to express individuality while aligning with sustainable and global fashion trends.
Together, these institutions embody India’s dynamic and inclusive educational ecosystem - one that nurtures creativity, innovation, and industry relevance across disciplines.
In its “November Spotlight - 2025” edition, Higher Education Review magazine highlights some of the top colleges in India offering leading programs in Nursing, Business Analytics and Data Science, Beauty and Cosmetology, and Fashion Technology. These reputed institutions, known for their decades of academic excellence, innovation, and industry relevance, continue to provide best-in-class education and hands-on learning that prepare students for successful careers in today’s competitive world. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board.
November Spotlight - 2025
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                                                                                      Amity School of Fashion Technology
                                           
                                                                                      Noida 
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                                          Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, President | Dedicated to developing skilled professionals for the fashion and apparel industry, the institute combines world-class infrastructure, expert faculty, industry engagement, and practical training to prepare futureready designers and managers | 
                                                                                         
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                                                                                      Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT)
                                           
                                                                                      Delhi 
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                                          Sandeep Marwah, Founder & President | The institute offers hands-on training, global collaborations, sustainable design practices, and interdisciplinary learning to develop future-ready fashion professionals | 
                                                                                         
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                                            Bodycraft Academy      
                                           
                                                                                      Bangalore 
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                                          Swati Gupta, Director | Focused on reimagining beauty and cosmetology education, the academy combines global collaborations, hands-on training, soft skills development, and industry-aligned curriculum to create skilled, job-ready professionals | 
                                                                                         
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                                            Divine Institute of Management & Technology      
                                           
                                                                                      Noida 
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                                          Dr Bharat Goel, Director | The institute offers specialized programs in business analytics, management, and data science, combining handson training, global faculty expertise, mentorship, and robust placement opportunities | 
                                                                                         
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                                                                                      Index Nursing College
                                           
                                                                                      Indore 
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                                          Dr Smriti G. Solomon, Principal | The college strives to develop professionally efficient and ethically sound nurses by generating academic excellence supported by scientific, innovative and evidence based theoretical knowledge and practical skills | 
                                                                                         
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                                            Indore Nursing College      
                                           
                                                                                      Indore 
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                                          Dr Akshay Kanti Bam, Founder & Chairman | Dedicated to nurturing skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals, offering globally aligned nursing programs emphasizing clinical excellence, research, leadership, and holistic development for modern healthcare careers | 
                                                                                         
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                                                                                      NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies)
                                           
                                                                                      Mumbai 
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                                          Amrish Patel, Chancellor | Committed to a holistic and innovative approach, the institute fosters academic excellence, practical industry exposure, diversity, and value-based education to develop future-ready leaders | 
                                                                                         
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                                                                                      PES University
                                           
                                                                                      Bangalore 
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                                          Prof. Jawahar Doreswamy, Chancellor | Specializes in developing competent and compassionate nursing professionals, the program combines theory, clinical practice, and research to prepare students for diverse, globally recognized healthcare roles and leadership opportunities | 
                                                                                         
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                                                                                      S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)
                                           
                                                                                      Mumbai 
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                                          Varun Nagaraj, Dean | The institute combines rigorous academics, practical exposure, international opportunities, and leadership development to prepare future-ready business professionals | 
                                                                                         
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                                                                                      VLCC Institute
                                           
                                                                                      Gurugram 
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                                          Vandana Luthra, Founder | A beauty and wellness institute, offering diverse courses with state-ofthe- art infrastructure, expert faculty, hands-on training, industry-relevant curriculum, and strong placement support across South East Asia | 
                    
                                            
                                                        
  
                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                        

                                                                                        