JIS College of Engineering News & Events ,Kalyani, Kolkata

JIS Group Organises Innovative Business Plan Competition

August 10, 2023: Students from the JIS Group of Educational Initiatives pitched their business plans as part of the "Made in JIS Celeb Edition" event, which was held by the group's educational initiatives. Participants competed for prizes and support for their ventures. The JIS Group's forty participating teams from various educational institutions presented their business plans. A distinguished team of judges, including Subham Raj Sharma, Co-Founder of Webingo, Sunil Chandra Saha, CEO of Blue Tea, Dhiman Das, Director of K C Das, renowned filmmaker Pavel, and  Avelo Roy, MD of Kolkata Ventures, judged the student business concepts during the competition's finals. On this occasion, Jaspreet Kaur was also there. The judges evaluated the presentations by student entrepreneurs and assessed their business ideas, skills, and potential for success. The team from Asansol Engineering College with their innovative idea ‘E-Hastakshar” and the team from Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research with their “Self Locking Matrix” bagged the winning award. The contest helped to provide a unique and enriching opportunity and learning experience that will equip students with valuable skills and perspectives.

JIS Initiative - BCCI Summit 2023

August 8, 2023: Arundhati Bhattacharya, the trailblazing former CEO of the State Bank of India (SBI), graced the prestigious The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Leadership Lecture series with her illustrious presence in a fascinating demonstration of leadership acumen. In the distinguished presence of academic Dignitaries, including the esteemed Alapan Bandyopadhyay (former IAS officer and chief advisor to the government of WB) and Tamal Bandyopadhyay (Author & Mentor, Banking & Finance Committee, BCC&I), The JIS Group Educational Initiatives, the esteemed title sponsor of the lecture series, proudly presented their felicitations to Bhattacharya. The prestigious JIS Sardar Jodh Singh Award for Ignited Minds 2023 and a certificate were presented to Bhattacharya by the JIS Group of Educational Initiatives, the event's title sponsor, as a mark of appreciation.

During her enthralling lecture, Bhattacharya narrated the tale of her Extraordinary journey, revealing the steps she undertook to ascend the arduous ladder of #success, ultimately securing her place as India's first woman banker. Her stewardship initiated a revolution within the #banking industry, instigating transformative changes that reshaped the landscape. Arundhati Bhattacharya's journey stands as a testament to the unyielding #spirit of an icon in the Indian banking sector. Her extraordinary accomplishments, coupled with her exceptional leadership acumen, firmly establish her as a #beacon of #inspiration, illuminating the path for #Future #generations.

 

JIS University Celebrates its 3rd Convocation with Remarkable Placement of Its Students in Global IT Organisations 

August 4, 2023: JIS University had its third grand convocation, a major occasion to honour the achievements of its graduating students in terms of academic brilliance and record-breaking placement in some of the largest global IT businesses. Sardar Taranjit Singh, honorary Chancellor of JIS University and Managing Director of JIS Group, officially opened the ceremony, which was held on the NIT-JIS University Campus. Prof. Arup Kumar Raychaudhuri, SERB Distinguished Fellow, Prof. Partha S. Ghosh, Professor of Practise at Tufts University in the United States, and Prof. G.L. Dutta, Professor Emeritus, IIT Kharagpur, Policy Advisor, Governing Body Member, JIS group, were among the distinguished guests in attendance. Honourable Vice-Chancellor of JIS University Prof. Bhabes Bhattacharya delivered the convocation report.

The convocation ceremony honoured students from various Departments of JIS University, including the School of Engineering, School of Management Studies, School of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Sciences, School of Education, School of Juridical Science, School of Hospitality & Hotel Administration, and JIS Institute for Advanced Studies & Research (JISIASR). This year, a total of 1028 students were conferred Degrees and Diplomas at various levels. 693 students received their UG Degrees, 228 PG Degrees, 102 Diplomas, and 5 Ph.D. degrees. The outstanding academic performance of 40 students was recognised by conferring them with gold medals, 30 students were awarded silver medals, and 22 graduates received bronze medals for their exceptional achievements.

Aman Giri (B.Tech-CSE) received Josh Technologies' highest offer of 18 LPA, creating an excellent standard for achievement. The Honourable Chancellor of JIS University and Managing Director of the JIS Group, Sardar Taranjit Singh, gave a speech at the event and said, "At JIS University, we take enormous satisfaction in the achievements of our graduating students, who have shown amazing endurance and dedication. Despite the difficulties brought on by the post-pandemic circumstances, our students have achieved academic success and been hired by famous companies. 

JIS College of Engineering Participates in 16th International Education Leadership & Skill Development Summit 2023

June 9, 2023: 16th International Education Leadership & Skill Development Summit 2023 took place in New Delhi on 26th May. JIS University and Guru Nanak Institute Of Hotel Management received the prestigious awards for the Best University in Eastern India and the Best Hotel Management Institute in Eastern India, respectively. Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director contributed to the summit as a distinguished guest speaker. He participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion on making tech-enabled learning inclusive, qualitative, and collaborative for the education ecosystem. His valuable insights and expertise added immense value to the event.