Crafting Distinctive Excellence: NHCE Bangalore Three Pillars of Differentiation

In an exclusive interview with Shiksha.com, Dr. B. Swathi talks about NHCE Bangalore which stands out through a trifecta of distinctive initiatives that set it apart from the rest. NHCE Banglore's commitment to cutting-edge technologies is evident in the school's value-added programs, focusing on areas such as DevOps, Ethical Hacking, Full Stack Development, and Robotics.

Dr. B. Swathi is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Department at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore. She is a Ph.D. graduate in computer science with a specialization in Soft Computing. 

Q1. What are the three things that your institute/college/university is doing that will enable it to differentiate itself from the competition?

• Curriculum aligned with industry demands and technological advancements.
• Facilitating exchange programs and global projects to enhance students' academic growth, equipping them for success in the global job market.
• Student internship programs offering practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment relevant to the field of study.
• The departmental labs have affiliations with industries, and there are 16 Centers of Excellence in partnerships with the industry.
• Technical Clubs where students can be involved in organizing as well as participating in various competitions that promote professional development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Q2. What are the top three initiatives undertaken by you that are helping your students become more industry ready?

• Designing curriculum in collaboration with industry experts ensuring that students learn skills and knowledge directly applicable to the current job market.
• Regularly updating courses based on industry feedback and emerging trends to keep the education relevant and students well-prepared.
• Internal assessments that prioritize the development of critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Enabling value-added programs focused on cutting-edge technologies such as DevOps, Ethical Hacking, Full Stack Development, Robotics.
• Placement Training /Workshops/Conference /Hackathon Programs.

Q3. What are the key attributes that a student should have in order to

1. Qualify for your institution.

• Beyond meeting mandatory criteria, demonstrated passion for learning in relevant subjects is essential.

1. Get top grades in your institution

• Academic Excellence.
• Participate in Technical Events such as Hackathons / Conference /Workshops.
• Ethical and Social Responsibility.

 Q4. Which programme/s would you say is/are your best? What is it that helps your institution differentiate itself for this programme?

 All the Engineering Programs in New Horizon College of Engineering are well designed to meet the Industry requirements. Students are given utmost encouragement in their areas of interest by providing hi-tech facilities backed by faculty support.

 Q5. What are you doing to improve/drive better campus placements for your current students and alumni? What kind of jobs routinely come to campus? What would you say are the key recruitment trends for your college (observed over the past five years)?

Better placements for Current students

• Technical /Domain training as per Industry needs.
• Personality development where the students have Life skills development courses included in their curriculum.
• Aptitude and Logical Reasoning Training and evaluation.
• Buddy talks where in the placed students mentor their peers in interview techniques and aptitude test preparation.
• Guidance in Resume Writing and mandatory uploading their mini projects and projects in GitHub and other related platforms.

 Placement options for Alumni

• The placement team maintains regular contact with alumni, sharing placement drive alerts and updates with them.