We Look for Motivated and Driven Individuals, says Executive Director - Admissions, NHCE Bangalore

 

In a conversation with Shiksha.com, Aruna Machani, Executive Director - Admissions, NHCE Bangalore talks about the top three initiatives the college took to help students become industry ready. The three initiatives are the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship, Quality Assurance and Skill Development Center and Research and Development. 

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

• Our institute places a strong emphasis on academic autonomy, allowing our students to take ownership of their education and pursue their interests in an independent manner.
• We have established several centers of excellence in various fields, giving our students access to cutting-edge research and expertise.
• Our labs are well-equipped with the latest technology and equipment, providing our students with hands-on experience and practical skills that are highly sought after in the job market.

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

Our institute places a strong emphasis on providing our students with practical skills that are highly sought after in the job market. Here are the top three initiatives we have undertaken to help our students become more industry ready:

• Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship: This center encourages students to develop innovative ideas and turn them into successful businesses. We provide mentorship, funding, and resources to help students bring their ideas to life.
• Quality Assurance and Skill Development Center: We have established this center to ensure that our students are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge required by the industry. We provide training programs, workshops, and seminars to help our students stay ahead of the curve.
• Research and Development: Our labs are well furnished with the most recent tools and technology, giving our students access to practical training and experience. Our establishment has a number of centers of excellence in several disciplines providing our students with access to cutting-edge knowledge and research.

Q3. What are the key attributes that a student should have in order to
a. Qualify for your institution.

We look for motivated and driven individuals who are passionate about learning and possess a strong desire to succeed in their chosen fields.

1. Get top grades in your institution

Key attributes for getting top grades in our institution include being diligent and committed to learning, as well as having a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.

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

The Mechanical Engineering program stands out for its focus on hands-on experience and practical applications. Students gain valuable skills in designing, testing, and manufacturing machinery and other mechanical systems. - The Data Science program is highly regarded for its emphasis on data analysis and management. Students learn how to collect, process, and interpret large sets of data to inform decision-making. - The Artificial Intelligence program is unique in its exploration of intelligent machines and their potential impact on society. Students delve into topics such as natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. - The Machine Learning program is known for its cutting-edge research and development in the field of AI. Students gain expertise in algorithms, statistical models, and deep learning techniques. Overall, our institution offers a diverse range of engineering programs that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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)?

• We have a strong network of industry partnerships with top companies such as Intel, IBM, Amazon, and many other reputed firms.
• Our graduates have been recruited by major players in the manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, and finance industries
• Our curriculum emphasizes practical skills and hands-on experience, which makes our students highly sought after by employers across various industries.
• Our college has observed a steady increase in the number of industry partnerships with top companies such as Volvo, Autoliv, Intel, Eurofins, Amazon, and many more.
• The demand for our graduates has continued to rise, with major players in the manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, and finance industries actively recruiting from our pool of talent.
• Companies such as Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Altair, and plenty more have consistently shown interest in our students and have visited our campus for placements.
• Our practical curriculum and emphasis on hands-on experience have made our students highly sought after by employers across various industries, resulting in a high placement rate for our graduates.