Continuing the University-Student Interactions..
June 4th, 2009 NIIT Admin 5 Comments »
When NIIT University invited several hundred students to attend a seminar on ENGINEERING: Building Great Careers on May 11 at IIT Delhi, little did we know that the response would be so intense that it would lead to a series of seminars that would bring students and their parents together on a common platform.
On June 1 a second seminar was held at Doon Public School, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. Key issues pertaining to a career in engineering were addressed during the seminar.
The seminar at Doon School, was addressed by Mr. Rajendra S Pawar, Pro-Chancellor, NIIT University and Chairman, NIIT Ltd, Prof M P Kapoor, Founding Vice Chancellor, NIIT University and Mr. N. V. Sarat Chandran, Manager, Doon Public School.
Mr. Pawar set the tone of the seminar: “The global economy is passing through a challenging phase. Students need to start thinking long term for the right career which stays relevant. NIIT University is designed to shape talent which fulfills the need of tomorrow’s Knowledge Economy.”
Incidentally, a recent Nasscom-McKinsey Perspective 2020 report states that the Indian IT industry is expected to grow more than three times and reach $225bn by 2020. Today the industry remains a nett hirer with direct employment at 2.23 mn and indirect job creation estimated at 8 mn. This is estimated to increase to 30 mn job opportunities by 2020. India has the potential of emerging as one of the top three global IT innovation hubs in the near future, provided it focuses on value creation today.
Emphasising the need to upgrade Engineering talent, Mr. Pawar and Prof Kapoor said that while there is a promising future in the technology space, it can be better leveraged only by understanding the various career options in the context of a wider economic situation. Prof M P Kapoor said that it is important to clarify all doubts of students about different academic and professional aspects in building a career in engineering, as the profession is all about quality of life and quality of living. The discussion was followed by a Q & A session where aspiring students put forth career-related questions to the distinguished panel.”
June 5th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Do you plan to have any seminar of this nature in Kolkata? Why is the East always neglected? this is why there is so much pressure to go to IIT Kharagpur.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Thank you for your interest in NIIT University. We have not scheduled a Seminar in Kolkata so far. However, the possibility is under consideration. However seminar attendance is not a prerequisite to making an application. We welcome your application and if you have any queries in this regard, please post them. Please check the website for admission forms, policy and prospectus.
June 12th, 2009 at 2:49 am
Can you give an assumption of amount of scholarship you provide to a student? Give an idea about your placements too.
June 15th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Hi, very nice post. I have been wonder’n bout this issue,so thanks for posting
July 21st, 2009 at 5:09 am
Top 15 % of all “registered” students will be offered scholarship as per following details:
i. Top 5 % of the registered students will receive a scholarship amount equivalent to annual University fee for the academic year 2009-10
ii. Next 5 % of the registered students will receive a scholarship amount equivalent to 50 % of the annual University fee for the academic year 2009-10
iii. Next 5 % of the registered students will receive a scholarship amount equivalent to 25 % of the University fee for the academic year 2009-10
NIIT University (NU) has Industry Advisory Board which has advised and participated in designing industry-relevant curriculum. NU has been promoted by NIIT Ltd, a global leader in IT education & training with one of the largest industry linkage in the world. NU will draw heavily on the industry linkage of NIIT. Further, every student of NU will spend the last semester of the Program in industry (Industry Practice), working on live industry project.
All of the above initiatives will ensure excellent placement opportunities for NU students.