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Time of India
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Mission Admission 2025: Panel looks past engineering, talks specialisations for future-ready careers
Bengaluru: If the dean in the famous Aamir Khan movie '3 Idiots' believed that sons must become engineers and daughters doctors, the panel discussion on 'Beyond Engineering: Hottest Specialised Courses for Future-Ready Careers' would've been an eye-opener for him. The session focused on multiple streams, including liberal arts, design, political science, and BBA, and the prospects they hold. "Traditionally, engineering has been the go-to career for all students. However, if you look at the current context, things have changed drastically. We saw the industrial revolution, computer revolution, and now the AI revolution. Each revolution displaced many jobs and created new ones. It's about how we adapt. The biggest currency isn't employment; it's employability. If you build your employability quotient, it doesn't matter what's happening," said Sunil C, country manager, Adecco India. Latha Krishnan, professor and dean, school of liberal studies, CMR University, explained how liberal arts is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature, making it extremely employable. "Suppose you take psychology as your major. You can have science like applied mathematics or data science as your minor. If you have philosophy, you can become a social scientist and have data science as your minor. Such combinations will help you become tech-fluent," she said. Julian Paret, director at Alliance Centre of Eurasian Studies at Alliance University, agreed and explained how political science is also multidisciplinary. "Political science is a very holistic discipline. Data science and political science is a very popular combination. For example, if you want to lead any kind of electoral campaign, you need to be able to manage data. The same goes for psychology, because you need to be able to anticipate what the trends of tomorrow are. And it is a subject open to almost everyone," he said. Abhinav Srivastava, assistant professor and HOD, Presidency School of Design, explained how design is everywhere. "Anyone who comes from an engineering background when designing something will try to understand what the man actually wants. And that is where the entire concept of user-centric designing and human-centric design came in. In the last decade, there has been an upsurge in the kind of products we use. This has given way to something called UX and UI," he said. Anirrban Ghosh, associate dean and admission chair, JAGSoM (Jagdish Sheth School of Management), described why BBA is vital before getting an MBA. "BBA is the foundation of management. A BBA teaches you how to be professional from day one. If you do a BBA, your career acceleration happens. Also, with a BBA, you get to do internships and can even convert them into pre-placement offers. Also, the industry connections you make will be another advantage. " — Raksha Hosur Pradeep & Prathikaa V Shastry Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Grade IX students develop smart pothole detection system at Social Hackathon 2025
Bengaluru: CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bengaluru, set the stage for The Social Hackathon 2025, a national-level, 24-hour offline hackathon aimed at driving technology-led social innovation. Out of 480 registered teams from across India, 95 teams were shortlisted to showcase their projects before an expert panel. Among these, 23 hardware and 72 software projects made it to the final round. Participants hailed from premier institutions including CMR University, NPS, SRM Chennai, NIT Raipur, VIT, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Anna University, BML Munjal University, Mohan Babu University, and RVCE, among others. V Ramprasad, Co-founder of Friends of Lakes, inaugurated the hackathon and, along with his team, judged the projects and selected the winners. In the software category, Team Null Pointers won first place, while in the hardware category, Team Bugs bagged the top prize. The projects were developed under socially relevant themes such as Urban Planning, IndiaStack-based Innovation, Health and Inclusivity, Education, Agriculture, and Sustainable AI. A notable project was the Smart Pothole Avoidance System; speaking about their work, Joshith Talakoti and Dhruv Ranjan of Grades 9 and 10 from National Public School said, 'We aim to use this software to save millions of lives on roads and aid in city planning.' Other remarkable projects included a foetal monitor, a proactive animal monitoring system, Medibridge, a software to communicate with differently-abled individuals, a remote patient health monitor, a mine safety device to predict cave-ins, earthquakes, and gas leakages, and many more. Addressing the students at the event, Chairman of the CMR Group of Institutions and former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), IPS (Retd.), Dr. KC Ramamurthy said, 'The ultimate purpose of innovation is to benefit society. Any project that requires assistance, be it financial, technical, or mentorship, CMRIT is always ready to step in and help. We've seen solutions addressing agriculture, social welfare, and a wide range of socially relevant issues. It's this diversity of thought that will drive long-term, meaningful development.' The event was also attended by dignitaries including Dr. Sanjay Jain, Principal of CMRIT; Dr. B Narasimha Murthy, Vice Principal; Dr. Sharmila KP, Coordinator of the Social Hackathon; along with Dean and Heads of Departments.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Innovative projects, future leaders shine at sustainability meet
Bengaluru: CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bengaluru successfully hosted 'Techno-Meet on Sustainability 2025,' an inspiring exhibition that showcased about 50 innovative projects developed by students and faculty members, celebrating the spirit of creativity, technical excellence, and sustainability goals. The event was inaugurated by Ramamurthy, Provost of CMR University and Founder of Ekya Schools and by K Chandrashekar, Finance Advisor to the CMR Group. During the event, four innovative products — Smart Socket (by the stat-up Neuinn), Germination Kit (by the start-up Tiny Shootz), Light Board (by the start-up U-Shiksha), and the AI-powered Mentoring Tool - Sanghathi were officially launched, to meet the needs of smart living, urban farming, education, and mentoring, respectively. The exhibition attracted students from various schools and colleges who engaged enthusiastically with the innovators, gaining insights into the real-world applications of emerging technologies. Some of the key projects included an Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Portable ECG Monitor for real-time heart analysis, EcoFilament — a solution transforming PET waste into sustainable 3D printing filament, a Gesture-Controlled Robot for military applications, an Oil Spill Detection System using satellite imagery, Fake News Detection using NLP techniques, and an AI Model for feature extraction from drone orthophotos. A standout project developed by final-year students Girish C, Bhuvan Chandrashekar, Lalith Aditya R, and Mr. Ujwal Reddy, featured an IoT-enabled system that directly recycles PET waste into eco-friendly 3D printing filament, reducing energy consumption by approximately 30% and promoting a sustainable circular at the event, Ramamurthy emphasised, 'At CMR Group of Institutions, we are committed to shaping the future of our students, nurturing them to become the leaders of tomorrow. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, we ensure they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.' The event was also attended by dignitaries including Dr. Sanjay Jain, Principal of CMRIT, Dr. B Narasimha Murthy, Vice Principal, along with Dean and Heads of Departments, who interacted with participants and encouraged their pursuit of top industry leaders also graced the occasion and interacted with the students.
