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Industry Advisory Board – A Concept Note

1.     Concept

One of the core principles of NIIT University (NU) is “Industry-linked”. Participation of industry in every process and function of University as an equal partner is the NU philosophy. The Industry Advisory Boards (IABs) are being constituted to translate the above philosophy into action right from the inception of the University.

2.     Objective

Very often academia is criticized for not having enough contact with industries and therefore not being in touch with industries’ talent and research requirements. This core principle of “Industry linked” and consequent formation of IABs are aimed at building a strong, engaged and active relationship with the industry.

IABs are being set up for the various NU programs including the MTech programmes (Computer Science & Engineering and Educational Technology) to participate with NU in various activities covering the full spectrum from admissions to placements.

3.     Portfolio of Collaborative Efforts

In specific terms, IAB influences and supports the following in the University:

• Program design and curriculum
• Identification of Adjunct Faculty from industry for both technology and management.
• Process of selection of high caliber students
• Identification of research projects
• Process and approach for Industrial Practice/ Internship
• Placement opportunities in the industry

In addition, the IABs are expected to be innovative forums that will create new mechanisms to help students have a deeper and involved interaction with the Industry.  Also, the IABs will advise the NU leadership on Industry trends and directions.

IAB Members:

Computer Science Engineering -

Vivek Mansingh
Country Manager-R&D Center
Bagmane Parin
Bangalore

K Nageshwara Rao
Senior Director
India Engineering Centre
Sun Microsystems
Bangalore

Jaya Panvalkar
Director
Pune Design Center
NVIDIA Graphics Private Ltd.
Pune

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