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The meeting was further enriched by the presence of Prof. Asok De, Bharti ARIAN Chair Professor, and Prof. K. R. Jha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, who offered insightful suggestions and expert guidance on curriculum design, academic excellence, and future-oriented program development.The session also witnessed the esteemed participation of the external expert Prof. Rajeshwari Pandey from Delhi Technological University (DTU), who joined the meeting through online mode. Prof. Pandey provided valuable recommendations focusing on curriculum enhancement, industry alignment, and the promotion of research- and innovation-driven initiatives.During the meeting, the Board deliberated on key academic agenda items aimed at keeping pace with emerging technologies and evolving industry requirements.
The Board approved partial modifications to the syllabuses of select courses to enhance conceptual understanding and practical relevance.To foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and a startup culture among students, the Board approved the introduction of a new subject titled âUnderstanding Incubation and Entrepreneurship.âRecognizing the growing demand for skilled professionals in advanced technology domains, the Board also approved the introduction of a new M.Tech. program in VLSI, with specializations in VLSI Design and IoT and Sensor Systems.
In addition, the existing course structure of the M.Tech. ECE program was reviewed and suitably modified to ensure curriculum modernization, flexibility, and better alignment with current research trends and industry expectations.The Head of SoECE appreciated the constructive contributions of faculty members and external experts, emphasizing that the decisions taken during the meeting would significantly enhance academic quality, research orientation, innovation culture, and student employability.
