Crescent College News & Events ,Vandalur, Chennai

B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology held its 14th Convocation

January 27, 2025: B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology held its 14th Convocation at its campus. A total of 2518 graduands including 59 Ph.D., 708 PG and 1751 UG received their degree at the Convocation ceremony. 65 Students were awarded Gold Medals for securing top ranks. Of this 38 students were from UG and 27 students were from PG. Based on the restrictions 687 students received their degrees in person and 1830 students attended the convocation online. The degrees were handed over to the students by Mr. M. Vellaipandi, Director General, STQC Directorate, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

Convocation Address by Chief Guest Mr. M. Vellaipandi – Director General, STQC Directorate, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Govt. of India: In a momentous convocation ceremony, Mr. M. Vellaipandi, the Director General of the STQC Directorate, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking address to the graduating class. His words resonated deeply with the graduands, offering them invaluable reflections that will guide them as they navigate their professional journeys. Mr. Vellaipandi’s address highlighted the importance of embracing the unexpected, noting that the inevitable challenges and changes in life should be viewed as opportunities for growth. He urged the graduands to cultivate a growth mindset and remain resilient in the face of uncertainties.

Guests of Honour: The 14th Convocation of BSA Crescent Institute of Science and Technology was honored by the presence of Mr Rangarajan Raghavan, Former Managing Director of HCL Infosystems Ltd., who delivered a Visionary & insightful address on Emerging Technologies and Future Trends. In his speech, Mr Raghavan highlighted the immense opportunities that lie ahead for India’s young minds in the ever-evolving technological landscape. He underscored India’s leadership in driving global technological advancements and emphasized that the next generation is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these opportunities. The Guest of Honour, Mr. A. Mohamed Ali, Managing Director of South India Shelters Pvt. Ltd., delivered an inspiring address to the graduands. In his speech, Mr. Ali extended a warm note to the dignitaries, parents, and graduands, shedding light on three pivotal factors shaping India’s future:

1. India’s Young Working Population: With over 1.4 billion contributors to the economy, India has an unparalleled advantage in its workforce.
2. Rising Purchasing Power: He highlighted how the country is steadily moving out of the poverty line, emphasizing India as a unique economy where it both produces and consumes.
3. Technological Progress: While India may still be developing, it is ahead of many developed countries in technological advancements, urging the youth to take charge and drive progress.

The convocation was dissolved after Pledge was taken by the successful graduates followed by the National Anthem.

Two-Day International Conference on Social Sciences, Languages, and Culture (ICSSLC'23) Proceedings Unveiled at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur, Chennai

October 13, 2023: The proceedings of the two-day International Conference on Social Sciences, Languages, and Culture (ICSSLC'23) were released at the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology in Vandalur, Chennai. The proceedings of the two-day International Conference on Social Sciences, Languages, and Culture (ICSSLC'23) were released today (12-10-2023) during an inaugural ceremony at the Convention Centre of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology in Vandalur, Chennai. 

This event, organised by the Department of English in collaboration with the Centre for International Relations, the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, brought together renowned scholars and experts to discuss a variety of topics in the social sciences, languages, and culture. DRN. Thajudeen, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Institute, Registrar Dr N. Raja Hussain, Convenors and Dr P. Rathna; Advisors Moulavi Dr. P.S. Syed Masood Jamali and Prof. Dr. V. Murugesan; Dr A. Abdul Hai Hasani Nadwi, Dean, Islamic Studies, and keynote speakers Dr Katharina Gorgen, Mr. Scott E. Access to information is important for spreading knowledge and promoting academic performance.

BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Hosts Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale

August 22, 2022: The Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell launched the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) as a national project to give students a forum to address urgent issues facing the administration, various ministries, departments, businesses, and other organisations. As the largest open innovation model in the world, SIH cultivates in students a culture of product invention and problem-solving. Since 2017, SIH has been offered annually to students in higher education in two formats: SIH Software and SIH Hardware Editions. In an effort to foster an innovative culture and a problem-solving mindset among school pupils, the Smart India Hackathon - Junior was also launched this year.

S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSACIST) was chosen as one of the nodal centres to support the Smart India Hackathon Hardware edition for the aforementioned reason. At the B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, a total of 20 teams with 160 individuals are competing against 5 Problem statements from two organisations. Department of Science and Technology and GE Healthcare provide the problem statements. The winning prize for each Problem statement is Rs 1 lakh. The top teams will receive three prizes worth Rs. 1 lakh, Rs. 75,000, and Rs. 50,000 each under the student innovation category.

On August 25, 2022, at 9:00 AM, the Ministry of Education will centrally launch the programme.

Since its debut in 2017, the Smart India hackathon's focus has expanded with each passing day. The organisations that provided problem statements and the participating students' expanding participation over time could be attributed to their increased interest. Every year, SIH has an impact on thousands of students and offers them a national platform to put their academic knowledge to the test by solving real-world problems. Their interests are also aligned with those of innovation and entrepreneurship.

The hardware grand finale for the Smart India Hackathon 2022 is set for August 25 through August 29, and the software grand finale is slated for August 25 through August 26. Ministries, departments, PSUs, and commercial entities all contributed a lot of issue statements to the Smart India hackathon. 62 entities submitted 476 problem statements for SIH 2022. More than 15000 students from the winning teams of campus-level hackathons held as part of Smart India Hackathon 2022 will take part in this year's national SIH grand finale. During the SIH 2022 grand finals, these teams will travel to the designated nodal centre and work on these issue statements.

Since the event's start, the Hon. Prime Minister of India has interacted with the student participants. This year, on the evening of August 25, 2022, the PM is anticipated to do so once more.

The Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education, the All India Council for Technical Education, Persistent Systems, and i4c are collaborating to host the Smart India Hackathon 2020. The Smart India Hackathon 2022's media sponsors include Doordarshan and All India Radio. The sponsors of the 2022 Smart India Hackathon include Shell and AWS.