Three-Day FDP sponsored by AICTE commences at Sahyadri

Three-Day Faculty Development Programme during 18th to 20th June’18 on ‘Student Induction Programme’ sponsored by AICTE commenced today at Sahyadri. Mr. Sanjeev Chopra, the Resource Person of the FDP shared his views on Universal Human Values and its importance in present scenario to build a better nation. Mr. Dayal from AICTE South-west Region Bengaluru was also present and shared his thoughts on the importance of student induction programme for engineering institutions. Mr. Dayal went around the campus and appreciated the efforts of management in terms of student-centric initiatives which is on par with AICTE expectations. Dr. Umesh M Bhushi, Director-Strategy & Planning and Prof. S S Balakrishna, Vice-Principal presented the innovative features of Sahyadri to them. A total of 100 participants from 30 institutes are attending the FDP.

Sahyadri to collaborate with Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore

Dr. Vishal Smartha, Director-MBA and Mr. Guru Prasad Rao, Dean-Branding & Promotion initiated the talks with Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore. Meeting with Dr. G Raghuram, Director-IIM Bangalore and his team has resulted in Academic collaboration with the launch of IIM Certification programmes in Sahyadri Campus.

The certification programmes will be open for Engineering and Management students of the institute. This will have a blend of online and offline delivery, wherein few sessions will also have the presence of IIM (B) faculty team visiting the campus.

A thorough discussion was also held with Prof. P D Jose, Professor-Strategy, Chairperson of Digital learning and Prof. Usha Ganesan, Manager-MOOCs Digital learning on the methodology and conduct of the course and how the partnership would earn a certification on Advanced Management programme with IIMB certification for the MBA students. With the growing need for Management expertise along with Engineering, discussion was on the grounds of courses which Engineering students could pursue & earn a Management certification from IIMB.

The certification courses will include Innovation and IT Management, Strategy and Sustainable Enterprise, Organizational Design, CRM, Financial and Management Accounting Analysis, Corporate Finance, Statistics for Business, Strategic Management and Operations Management.

CET Option Entry Orientation Programme for Engineering and Medical Science aspirants with their Parents at Sahyadri

More than 100 parents and students participated in the interaction programme regarding engineering and medical science admissions through CET and NEET held at Sahyadri on Sunday, 17th June 2018. The programme was organized with an objective to help students and their parents to understand the CET and NEET counselling process, option entries and other queries about admission. This provided a platform for the parents and students to come together, interact and get answers to all their queries.

Dr. Umesh M Bhushi, Director–Strategic Planning addressed the audience about how one must make the best choice with regards to the selection of the course and college. Dr. R Srinivasa Roa Kunte, Principal addressed about the common questions like branch selection, placement and career options available for each branch of engineering and medical, the course fee and other expenses, need for and availability of special training for placements, differences between the various branches in Engineering, the provisions for and procedure of change of branch, change of college after first year, difference of fee structure between CET, Comed-K and Management seats and the basis on which one has to select the college. This programme provided the students and their parents with clarity about the entire CET – Option Entry process for admission and they expressed their appreciation to Sahyadri for organizing such a programme.

First Internship under ‘Student Exchange Programme’ concludes

First Internship under ‘Student Exchange Programme’ came to an end at Caliper, with a closing ceremony graced by Dr. R Srinivasa Rao Kunte, Principal, Mr. S S Balakrishna, Vice-Principal and Mr. S M Sunder, CEO of Caliper.

A total of 16 students from CIT, Chennai who had undergone a Two-Week internship at Caliper, expressed their immense satisfaction and gratitude towards Sahaydri and expressed special thanks to their Trainer - Mr. Natarajan of Caliper for giving them hands-on learning experience. Finally, they also felt that the internship duration was not sufficient as there is immense scope for learning available at Sahyadri. All the students were issued individual Internship Certificate.

AKSEE Online exam for 2nd PUC students held at Sahyadri Computer Lab

All Karnataka Scholarship Entrance Examination (AKSEE) provided by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Educational Trust for 2nd PUC Students was held in Sahyadri Computer Lab on Sunday, June 18th 2018 in two sessions.

AKSEE provides Engineering and Medical Scholarship for students. To earn the aids of scholarship, students have to qualify the All Karnataka Scholarships Entrance Examination. A total of 40 students attended online AKSEE at Sahyadri.

Quote for the day

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
- Dalai Lama