The academic year 2023-2024 proved to be a testament to the exceptional capabilities and remarkable achievements of students. To commemorate their hard work and dedication, a recognition program was organized on 18 April 2024.

In S8 (A Batch), Alphy Anto and Akarsha emerged as top performers, securing impressive CGPAs of 8.82 and 8.77 respectively. Meanwhile, in S8 (B Batch), Nandhana V R and Sreeranjini Sreekumar showcased outstanding academic prowess with remarkable CGPAs of 9.34 and 9.13 respectively. Aleena C J and Gangodaya T S distinguished themselves as top achievers in S6 (A Batch), securing CGPAs of 9.02 and 8.89 respectively, while Meenakshi C V and Sumeena C A excelled in S6 (B Batch) with CGPAs of 9.29 and 9.0 respectively. Athira Anandan P and Jisni P J emerged as the top performers in S4, boasting impressive CGPAs of 9.53 and 8.62 respectively. Additionally, Dharsana M J and Yamini Vijayan showcased outstanding performance in S2, securing CGPAs of 8.76 and 7.83 respectively.

Albin Lazar (S8, CE A) represented the university in Kho Kho, while Diya A J (SI, CE A) showcased her skills in Tug of War, earning university representation.

Athul V M, Fathima Kulzum, Akshaya, and Beslin from S8 contributed significantly to academic research by publishing papers guided by Mr Kiran Babu A R (Asst Prof, CE Dept). Moreover, journal and conference approvals were granted to Saya Surendran, Irene K B, Lohith Manakalath S and Kavya V P from S8 which was guided by Ms Seetha Pisharikkal (Asst Prof, CE Dept).

Devanad (S6 CE Dept) and Delvin (S6, CE Dept) secured first prize in ‘ Concrete Crush ‘ and Nandan K V (S8 CE Dept) secured first prize in Design wizard conducted in Tech fest 2024.

Ms Anitha N K ( S2 CE Dept ) was congratulated for her remarkable achievement as she joined engineering at the age of 56, becoming a role model for all students. She successfully cleared all papers in the first semester in her first attempt, showcasing her determination and dedication. Her accomplishment serves as an inspiration to individuals of all ages pursuing their dreams in education. The noble act of Agnivesh (S2, CE Dept) who donated liver to his father was recognized and appreciated.

The recognition program served as a platform to celebrate the academic excellence, sportsmanship, and various achievements of the students throughout the academic year 2023-2024. The dedication and hard work demonstrated by the students, supported by the guidance of the faculty members , have truly made Vidya proud.

Vidya students grab brighter opportunities come their way and you attain triumph .

Under the guidance of Ms Anitha and with active participation from the group members , they presented different methodologies for resume parsing. Also discussed a wide range of approaches and techniques employed in automated resume parsing and ranking. The advantages and limitations of each technique is also summarized. They could also emphasize the importance in streamlining recruitment, reducing manual efforts, and improving talent acquisition efficiency.

Dr Sudha Balagopalan (Dean-Academics),a person who set the stage to Vidya for a promising academic time ahead, filled with learning, growth, and meaningful experiences with the role as Lecturer , Professor, Head of the EEE Dept, Principal and Dean-Academics bids adieu to Vidya after more than 20 years of stupendous tenure

Intriguing ahead its continuous efforts of  building an active democratic voter in India, an Electoral Literacy Session was held for first year B. Tech  students on 13 February 2024. The session was handled by the Government officials.

The session promoted responsiveness of ‘Right to vote’ among students.Students actively involved in the session that created a culture of keen electoral commitment and doing well-versed and ethical poll decisions among the general public of the country.

Vidya students make every effort to achieve further knowledge apart from their regular core curriculum.

It is with much pride, the Dept of CE is sharing the news that, Nandhana V R (S8, CE Dept) cleared NPTEL examination of the course ‘Expansive Soil’

National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a quality Indian e-learning platform for university-level Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. It is jointly developed by Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science. It operates one of the most extensive educational Youtube channel covering engineering, basic sciences, and some humanities and social science subjects.

It sounds like the students of the CE Department are excelling in their endeavors, showcasing not only their academic prowess but also their ability to effectively communicate and present their work. Such achievements undoubtedly bring pride and recognition to the department. Celebrating the accomplishments of students is essential for fostering a supportive and encouraging academic environment.

A technical paper titled “Geotechnical Characterization of Substrates in Pilot Scale Constructed Wetland” and authored by Nayana Manikandan (S8, CE Dept), Sereena P V (S8, CE Dept), Sujil C T (S8, CE Dept) and Thamjid Noushal M M (S8, CE Dept) has been accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Novelties in Geotechnical Engineering(ICNGE) 2024 organised by the Department of Civil Engineering, SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Karukutty in association with the Indian Geotechnical Society, Kochi Chapter.

The authors had earlier presented the paper in the Conference in ICNGE 2024 on 26 April 2024 and received participation certificates. The paper was the outcome of their final year project under the guidance of Ms Seetha Pisharikkel (Asst Professor, CE Dept).

Vidya makers every effort to facilitate students to get a feel of a competitive exam before they can face other entrance exams to prefer their path of study.

To pave a path for progress, Vidya under the auspices of VIBE (Vidya Initiative for Better Engineering) is conducting a talent hunt examination christened ‘WISSEN 2024 Edition 2’ during 11-12 May 2024 in the online mode to encourage promising talents in the field of science and engineering.

A rank list will be published based on the marks scored by the candidates in the exams.

Points to note

• Only registered candidates are permitted to attend the examination.
• The link for attending the exam will be sent to you in your registered email/mobile number on the respective days.
• Results will be published in our website (www.vidyaacademy.ac.in
  

  The Editorial Team of News & Events with the entire Vidya fraternity invites all capable younger minds  to utilize this venue  to develop their overall erudition potential and learning feat and pave a path for growth .

To provide educational support and introduce to the mathematical concepts and basic electrical circuits, an Empowerment Programme was organized at SOS Village Mulayam in collaboration with Vidya Social Empowerment Center (VSEC) VSEC and IEEE Smart Village (ISV) on 13 April 2024.

Impact:-

• On Student Volunteers:
o Gain exposure to organizing and conducting educational sessions.
o Develop skills in communication and leadership.
• On SOS Children:
o Acquire knowledge about mathematical calculations and the significance of the value pi.
o Got introduced to basic electrical circuits, providing them with potential insights into future STEM endeavors.

The VSEC Student Volunteers, Anjay Krishnan (S4, EEE Dept), Akhila M (S8, EC Dept), Varundev A V (S6, EC Dept), Arun Babu (S4, EEE Dept), Ann Rose Rajan (S4, AIML Dept), Devika Santhosh (S4, EEE Dept), Ardra Shanmughan (S4, EEE Dept) and Abin C S (S4, ME Dept) supported the activities involved in the sessions.