Students are exposed to how their preferred industry works

Industrial visits, internships, and practical mentoring have their own importance in building the career of a student, especially those pursuing a professional degree. Industry interaction with the institute is regarded as part of the curriculum as it gives students an insight into the regular, internal workings of a company.

It is a known fact that just theoretical knowledge is not enough for making a professional career. Industry institute interactions go beyond academics and it is excellent exposure for students to attain a practical perspective of the world of work. Students get an opportunity to learn practically by applying their theoretical knowledge, through working methods, interactions, and employment practices. It gives them exposure to current working methods as opposed to just classroom theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, students are also able to learn about the work environment of companies and feel more confident when it is time for them to appear for campus interviews or otherwise.

Industry institute interaction is beneficial as a tactile method of teaching

Equipped with only theoretical knowledge, students are not going to be able to achieve much. Impact analysis of industry-institute interaction proves that in today’s competitive work scenario, students with the ability to combine theory with practical and industrial knowledge are the ones that top recruiters are looking for. This further enhances the importance of industry interaction with the institute. Also, during these interactions, students can build relationships with companies and everybody knows how beneficial networking is.

RVS College of Engineering & Technology, Jamshedpur puts all its efforts into bridging the gap between institutes and industries.

To strengthen our programs, curriculum, and delivery strategies, we have constituted an Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) for the Industrial & Production Engineering Department comprising of representatives from various industries thereby generating a mechanism for providing precious and valuable inputs to our department.

IAB is intended to help to initiate close interaction between the institute and the industry and is serving as the platform for showcasing best practices, the latest technological advancements, and their implementation. Through IAB, we expect to improve the quality of technical education adequately and meet the needs of the industry and academia based on the cross-fertilization of ideas for systems improvement.

This Industrial Advisory Board will serve the following objectives:

• bridge the gap between Industry & Academia strengthening the ties,
• more intense and effective implementation of interaction channels like industrial visits, faculty and student internships, industry projects, training, and consultancies,
• offering more and more industry-relevant courses through curriculum,
• the pursuit of new broad research agendas (e.g. through the creation of research centers and strategies for technology development),
• fostering entrepreneurship by facilitating expertise.

Leading colleges of India, especially RVS College of Engineering & Technology, Jamshedpur keeps on organizing such sessions and their students get the chance to interact with the industry regularly which helps them focus on the needs and requirements of the current industry. Every top college in India needs to understand that the learning environment does not include only Wi-Fi or air-conditioned rooms. ICT-equipped lecture spaces, and high-tech Computer Labs; Industry talks, and seminars by experts help the students much more than anything else.

By giving Employability Tests comes Employability Skills in a person. These are the abilities that an individual must possess in order to become a working professional. These abilities are required during the hiring process. Throughout a person’s career, aspiring employers, and colleges search for evidence that they hold all these essential skills. Employability Skills are also important when there is little ‘on-the-job’ experience to demonstrate one’s ability to do the function.

In today’s competitive market, it is quite difficult to succeed, and you must impress the recruiter with skills other than your academic achievements. Something other than a standard skill set is needed to show a recruiter how refined one’s skills are and their willingness to handle the challenges in the corporate world.

Types of Tests:

Cognitive Aptitude Test

Assessment of general reasoning ability, as well as mental abilities like memory and inductive reasoning, are included in cognitive tests.

It assesses a person’s ability to learn as well as do work. Verbal, numerical, perceptual speed, spatial, and reasoning abilities are all job-related abilities.

Psychometric Test

Psychometric tests are psychological evaluation tools that are used to assess strength, coordination, and ability. It evaluates simple judgment speed and accuracy, as well as the speed of finger, hand, and arm motions.

Personality Test

Personality tests are formal frameworks used to evaluate candidates’ behavioral competencies in a simulated workplace. Personality evaluations are an important element of the evaluation process since they attempt to watch, comprehend, evaluate, forecast, and even correct the actions of the candidates. Employers use this form of pre-employment assessment to access the candidates.

Aptitude/ Reasoning (Verbal & Non-verbal) Test

Aptitude tests are standard pre-employment assessments that help companies judge whether or not a candidate is qualified for a position. Recruiters can use these tools to learn how applicants might approach the problems of the role they’ve applied for, as well as their strengths and shortcomings.

Through the various learning tools and Latest Technologies, educators can generate opportunities for students to be able to work and excel at their own level and pace.

1. Artificial Intelligence: For students, AI will unavoidably impact their careers. Those interested in careers in Artificial Intelligence could pursue a wide range of exciting new career opportunities focused on data science, machine learning, or advanced statistics. And, even students not focused on AI would take advantage of a sound education in artificial intelligence and familiarity with working with machines.
2. Virtual Reality: Virtual Reality is the latest way where students are showing their interest. The benefit of such implementation is that it enables the students to interact with each other as well as within a limited dimensional environment.
3. The (M-Learning): Learning that is taken through mobile phones is gaining popularity at a rapid scale. The trend is changing and nowadays people use phones for internet purposes than computers. Mobile traffic has increased and hence is also encouraged in educational sectors as there are many learning apps available for learning purposes.
4. Tablet and Laptops: Institutions and schools are changing their teaching trends or methodology by embracing modern tools such as laptops, tablets, etc. rather than books. Tablets and Laptops have become a new educational paradigm in developed countries as a consequence of the fact that now, students, in general, have technology devices with which they can communicate and access information in real-time.
5. Social Media at Institutions: Social media is transfiguring educational sectors as students are using social media platforms to connect with friends or peers for all social gatherings and keep updated with information and technology.
6. Learning through Smart Board: Smartboard training facilities provide a way for students to learn in the most captivating way and excel in their careers. They are a sophisticated alternative to the traditional overhead projector.  It enriches classrooms in various ways by providing hands-on collaboration and generating the perfect learning setting.
7. Cloud-Based Technology in Education: When students are not able to attend classes cloud-based classrooms can be ideal. These can indulge basic text lessons or can be as beneficial as to include video lessons or even live chat sessions with the teacher via instant messenger or video messaging programs like Skype.
8. AI/ML: The global market since the advent of the internet and smartphones has been leaning towards artificial intelligence. In the current automated age, machines are required to successfully complete numerous tasks, lives of individuals in the current world are to an extent dependent on the proper functioning of these machines.
9. Cyber Security: The science of protecting data and networks from threats, manipulation, and cyber-attacks forms the core of cyber security. It involves predicting, preventing, and mitigating the effects of cyber-attacks. However, there is an increased need for trained professionals with the right set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to tackle the ever-growing menace of cybercrime. According to the World Economic Forum, the world faces a projected shortfall of 3.5 million cybersecurity experts today.
10. Data Science: Data Science is a unique multidisciplinary confluence of Computer Science, Computational Mathematics, Statistics, and Management. Data engineering involves data collection methods, and designing enterprise data storage and retrieval.  The core data science subjects focus on data analytics, visualization, predictive modeling, and analytics for data-driven decision-making.  Knowledge representation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning will be taught with relevant case studies.  The students can study industry-specific, custom-designed program electives on blockchain technologies, quantum computing, data forensics, data privacy, algorithmic trading, and data security.  Students can also opt for a minor specialization in either business, finance, or healthcare analytics.