When new students enter an institution, they come with diverse thoughts, backgrounds and preparations. They come into a new unfamiliar environment and many of them have little knowledge of a university / college. An important task, therefore, is to welcome new students to Higher Education and prepare them for their new role. Student Induction is designed to help in the whole process. Student Induction Programme engages with the new students as soon as they come into the institution; before regular classes start. At the start of the induction, the incumbents learn about the institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values, along with some expert lectures. The opening of Induction programme ‘AAGMAN’ 2022 was held in the seminar hall at SIT, Nagpur. It started with a short film about SIT, Nagpur. They were also addressed by Dr.Latika on Academic structure , and addressed by Dr. Bahadure on Examination and evaluation system. The Campus Admin Mr. Sanjay Shrivastava also addressed the students.
In the afternoon session Mr. Devang Chhaya presented a session on organ donation and road safety called ‘Gift of Life’ which inspired a lot of students. The students were also addressed by Dr.Khomane, Dr.Poorva Agrawal, and Mrs. Monali Gulhane on Anti-ragging, Internationalization, and LMS registration process.
With curiosity and enthusiasm here was the day second of the induction programme. The function was held in the Seminar Hall, SIT, Nagpur.
The students were introduced to the Student Representative council and central clubs where they were guided for the enrolment process. In the second session the students were taken to DSRW (Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness) for a team-bonding activity in which students bonded with each other in different activities and enjoyed a lot. there was a guidance session for uploading documents on ERP portal.
The event was conducted in Seminar Hall, at SIT Nagpur. Mr. Devang Chayya conducted a session called ‘Sound of Silence’ where he made the students aware about the problems of Deaf and Dumb people, to identify and to help them. The session inspired a lot of students. A session was conducted by Mrs. Kausar Imran, in which she talked about mental and psychological well-being.
Day 4 of Induction 2022 started with great zeal and gusto. Mr. Shrikant along with Mrs. Sudha conducted a session on Meditation. His session guided about the emotional and physical benefits of meditation. Dr. Pangaonkar conducted a session on a much needed element in one’s life, that is, Self-Motivation. He motivated students about gaining a new perspective on stressful situations with self-awareness and self-motivation.
The same eagerness and keenness was continuing on the day fifth of the induction programme. Mr. Shrikant sir along with Dr. Sudha conducted a session on Mindfulness. He introduced the students to the concept of Cleansing the Inner Self and leading a Positive life.
There was a session on Personality Development and Grooming by Mrs. Veena Bahekar. She emphasized on the points of self-development and importance of grooming as well as the benefits of the combination of both these elements.
Day six of induction programme presented with robustness as there were ‘healthy’ sessions of Yoga and Zumba.
There was a session on Yoga by Mr. Shrikant and Mrs. Sudha. Mrs. Chanda hosted a Zumba session for the students in the SIT building. Students were filled with enthusiasm and enjoyed this unconventional activity to make sure they have a great health.
29th of August 2022, the 8th day of the induction programme was started off by a very engaging topic. The topic was Lateral thinking, the guest speaker for said topic was Mr. Nishant Nikam followed by Mr. Arun Kose on the topic of innovation, the topics were resonating with each other and hence made the session more engaging and thought provoking.
The next segment of the programme was conducted online and was about ‘Symbicare’. Amongst so many distinguished guests, the students interacted with speakers including- Dr. Vaishali Jundre, Dr. Alka Chandak, Dr. Pawan Bisht, Ms. Simran Jhambia, Dr. Kedar Tambe and Dr. Kavitha Menon. This session informed the students about vivid facilities and the diverse and lively culture that Symbiosis University offers in its campus.
30th of August 2022, the 9th day of the induction programme was started with signing of an MOU with CFT, in order to improve the employability of students by imparting skills and making them industry ready. The session was carried out with students having an intelligent interaction with a very regarded speaker, Mr. Shrikant Ardhapurkar (a cyber-crime and corporate crime investigator) on the topic of Emerging Technology. The highly interactive session resulted in students asking some very relevant questions. The programme was then continued by Dr. Girija Mahale (Head at Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Well-being) along with Ms. Simran Jhambia. The session was on the topic of Anxiety management which led students to very solid solutions to different forms of anxiety and also educated the gathering well.
The 10th day of the induction programme was continued with same enthusiasm experienced on day 1 The morning session was with the speaker, Mrs. Kausar Imran. The students had an in-depth talk about stress management alongside dealing with procrastination. The session ended with the Director of SIT Nagpur, addressing the students about overcoming the stress. After a short break, the students went ahead and had a very energetic and healthy session at DSRW (Department of Sports Recreation and Wellness) along with Dr. Pawan Bisht. The session measured and tested the students’ strength and cardiovascular capabilities by engaging in exercises like planks, wall pleas and toe touches. The session resulted in students realizing their capabilities in terms of physical prowess and motivated them to get better.
The 11th day of the induction programme was continued by the speaker Mr. Nishant Nikam, on the topic, Lateral thinking. As discussed in the prior session, students were told to come up with innovative ideas and present them and showcase their creativity in fields not limited to just technical knowledge and rather more on their Lateral and creative thinking capabilities. Students presented ideas like aiding the blind by aiming to make a proximity sensor device and also managing recyclable waste materials, just to name a few. After a short break, the session was continued on an online platform by Dr. Renuka on the topic Sexual harassment and Gender sensitisation. The students had a very informative and in-depth talk on the topics.
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur has started the new academic session for the B. Tech. Computer Science & Technology students of batch 2022-26 with Induction and Orientation programme. The academic and holistic guiding sessions of induction programme had been set concluding with grand Cultural Programme by the new students. The Institute has signed an MOU with CFT (Crypto Forensics Technology), Nagpur. The Institute has also charted ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Student Chapter. Along with this the Institute also formed Faculty Chapter with ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education). The cultural programme had also included the publication of SIT, Nagpur’s first E Magazine ‘TECHMATES’. The welcome address was delivered by Director, SIT, Nagpur.
SIT Nagpur Cultural Club has organized GROOVE AND GLAM. Students from 1st and 2nd year participated to showcase their talents. Total 60 students participated in the event. The event was organized by keeping in mind the rules and regulation of campus.
SIT Nagpur Cultural Club has organized NO BACKPACK DAY. Students from 1st and 2nd year participated to showcase their unique ideas for carrying their daily items in unique way. There are 2 winners. Total 250 students participated in the event. The event was organized by keeping in mind the rules and regulation of SIT. Winners of the event
1st
Lavanya chavhan
2nd
Minakshi Rokde
SIT Nagpur Cultural Club has organized MEHFIL-E-JASHN. Students from 1st and 2nd year participated to showcase their talent. The event was all about music, dance, stand up and many more. Total 50 students participated in the event. The event was organized by keeping in mind the rules and regulation of SIT.
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur conducted a Debate competition “WORD WAR” for the first- and second-year students of BTech. The event was organized by Literary Club.
Event conducted by:
Literary Club, SIT NagpurCoordinators:
Shafaq, Shailaja Piplatkar and Aryan GholseTeacher In-charge:
Miss Sneha ThomasVolunteers:
Chintamani Chaudhari, Sparsh Maske, Archita Kulkarni, Purva Pandey, Jay Chafale, Purva Baghel, Aryan Raut, Akshat Duggal and Padmanabha Wanikar.The purpose of the debate competition was to improve the students' public speaking abilities and educate them how to be articulate when expressing their ideas and opinions. The discussion was a kaleidoscope of ideas, perspectives, and viewpoints.
In the first round, each team first expressed their opinions on the question, "Is Social Media Ruining the Society? Naturally, this resulted in a wide range of opposing opinions, both for and against the squad. From year carry 4 team forward and eliminating rest of the teams a panel debate based on a video clip was held in the second round, known as the Video Debate, Was Thanos correct in his belief that maintaining the balance of the universe required eradicating half of humanity? as expressed in the footage from the well-known fictitious film Avengers: Infinity War.
Points presented were accepted by the spectators with cheers and claps. Some of the points even made us think about the facts. There was so much talent in the room. Arguments were made and roved.
The event was judged by Dr. Sagar Kumar Badhiye, Dr. Nishant Nikam, Dr. Muktinath Vishwakarma under the presence of – Director SIT Nagpur and Miss Sneha Thomas- Teacher In-charge Literary Club. There were 6 teams 24 students participated in this event with great enthusiasm.
Kasukabe
Defence Group
BTech, 1st Year
Aashish Sharma
Anshul Bhasuri
Ameya Sortake
Vedant Lokhande
The Seniors
BTech, 2nd Year
Aryan Bhutda
Rishikesh Kumbhalkar
Vaishnavi Gulhane
Lavanya Chawhan
The second ISR activity organised by Social Club of SIT, Nagpur in association with Youth for Sewa (NGO) under the guidance of Director, SIT, Nagpur, Mr.Vinay Chawla, founder (Youth for Sewa),Mr.Pravin Kuthey, Co-founder (Youth for Sewa). Dr.Purushottam Shobhane, Dr. Sagar Badhiye, Ms. Monali Gulhane, Mr.Multinath Vishwakarma, Ms. Sneha Thoms,Dr. Pradnya Borkar and Mr.Nishatn Nikam (Social Club Incharge) alongwith 35 students from first and second year participated in this drive. This drive aims to share various stationary accessories and clothes to nomad’s children resided at Omkar Nagar, Nagpur on the occasion of children’s day. Students and faculty celebrated Children’s day by playing with children and teaching poems, drawings to them.
The first ISR activity organised by Social Club of SIT, Nagpur in association with Youth for Sewa (NGO) under the guidance of Director, SIT, Nagpur, Mr.Vinay Chawla, founder (Youth for Sewa),Mr.Pravin Kuthey, Co-founder (Youth for Sewa). Dr.Purushottam Shobhane, Ms. Monali Gulhane, Dr. Pradnya Borkar and Mr.Nishatn Nikam (Social Club Incharge) alongwith 21 students from first and second year participated in this drive.
This drive aims to share clothes with needy people, especially nomads resided National Cancer Hospital, Nagpur. Students and faculty members of SIT distributed clothes to children, men and women. Students discussed the issues which they felt needed to be solved. These types of activities help students to be active and come to know the situation of others and serve themselves for the development of society.
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur in association with DSRW organized an Inter-Section Dodge Ball competition DUCK & DODGE for girls, under the guidance of Director, SIT Nagpur; Dr. Pawan Bisht, Asst. Director, DSRW Nagpur & Dr. P.D.Shobane. Total 29 players participated in this tournament and 5 teams competed against each other.
All the SIT Nagpur Sports club coordinators (Somesh Nagar & Yash Chandekar), club members, SRC members & faculties worked together as a team and made this event a grand success. We appreciate all students who came to support and participate in this event and encouraged us for organizing this event.
The Winner team in this tournament was Section A 1st Year who displayed exceptional skills.
Sulaiba Saania
Paneri Fulbandhe
Ekta Narkhede
Arushi Shivhare
Sakshi Adgurwar
Sharayu Kalambe
Manya Asrani
Arushi Shivhare
Purva Pandey
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur in association with DSRW organized an Inter-Section Futsal competition FUSION-5 for boys, under the guidance of Director, SIT Nagpur; Dr. Pawan Bisht, Asst. Director, DSRW Nagpur & Dr. P.D.Shobane. Total 32 players participated in this tournament and 4 teams competed against each other.
All the SIT Nagpur Sports club coordinators (Somesh Nagar & Yash Chandekar), club members, SRC members & faculties worked together as a team and made this event a grand success. We appreciate all students who came to support and participate in this event and encouraged us for organizing this event.
Winner team were Section B 1st Year who displayed exceptional skills and consists members-
Aryan Raut
Om Kamdi
Anshul Bhusari
Dhairya Gudadhe
Saharsh Vaidya
Ashish Sharma
Utkarsh Khuspare
Ameya Sontakke
On 26th November 2022, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur in association with DSRW organized an Inter-Section TUG OF WAR competition, under the guidance of Director, SIT Nagpur; Dr. Pawan Bisht, Asst. Director, DSRW Nagpur & Dr. P.D.Shobane. Total 46 players participated in this tournament and 5 teams competed against each other.
All the SIT Nagpur Sports club coordinators (Somesh Nagar & Sania Rahate), club members, SRC members & faculties worked together as a team and made this event a grand success. We appreciate all students who came to support and participate in this event and encouraged us for organizing this event.
The Girl’s winner team in this tournament was Section A 1st Year and Boy’s winner team were Section C 1st Year who displayed exceptional skills.
Ekta Nakhade
Bharti Ingle
Suliba Rehman
Palak Bedi
Sakshi Adgarwar
Manya Asrani
Paneri
Arushi Shivhare
Alankrita Bonde
Sharayu Kalambe
Aditya Patil
Chintamani Chaudari
Raj Lande
Abhishek Wekhande
Aryan Tamane
Himanshu Rokede
Sohum Shravankar
Sidhant Kajolkar
Kalsh K.
Arnav Kalambe
On 26th November 2022, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur in association with DSRW organized an Intra-Institute VOLLEYBALL competition, LET’S VOLLEY under the guidance of Director, SIT Nagpur; Dr. Pawan Bisht, Asst. Director, DSRW Nagpur & Dr. P.D.Shobane. Total 56 players participated in this tournament and 8 teams competed against each other.
All the SIT Nagpur Sports club coordinators (Somesh Nagar, Sania Rahate & Yash Chandekar), club members, SRC members & faculties worked together as a team and made this event a grand success. We appreciate all students who came to support and participate in this event and encouraged us for organizing this event.
The winner team in this tournament was HARD HITTERS who displayed exceptional skills and secured 1st position & the runner up team was UNDERDOGS.
Tanmay wargantiwar (C)
Anshul Bhusari
Preveg Chikte
Aditya Patil
Divya Taloli
Akash Sharma(SUB)
Vaishnavi Gulhane
The Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness (DSRW) in association with the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur organised Skill-O-Mania 2.0, an Inter SIU Nagpur Competition on 18th and 19th Dec 2021.
In this sports activity students from Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur participated and won lots of prizes. Sports include were Volleyball, Basketball, Futsal, Chess, Carrom TT, Walkathon. Activities were conducted in supervision of faculty members and all protocols for covid-19 were followed by all faculty members and students.
SIT Nagpur ACM Student Chapter and Technical Club has organized its very first event “CodeHunt" for students of SIT, Nagpur. CodeHunt presented some amazing opportunities among students to showcase and also hone their coding skills, and to learn more skills. The event received overwhelming response from the students and they enjoyed the event a lot. The feedback from the participants displayed that the event was well planned and executed by the organizers, it was also suggested to conduct such events frequently.
Date & Time of interactio
8th October 2022 at 02:00 PM – 04:30 PMName of Resource person
Organized by ACM Student Chapter and Technical ClubName of organization
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, NagpursContact details
sagarkumar.badhiye@sitnagpur.siu.edu.inNo of participants
61Coordinators
Dr. S. S. Badhiye, ACM Student Chapter and Technical ClubCoordinators:
SIT Nagpur ACM Student Chapter and Technical Club has organized its very first event “CodeHunt" on October 8th 2022 for students of SIT, Nagpur. CodeHunt presented some amazing opportunities among students to showcase and also hone their coding skills, and to learn more skills. The event received overwhelming response from the students and they enjoyed the event a lot. The feedback from the participants displayed that the event was well planned and executed by the organizers, it was also suggested to conduct such events frequently.
Date & Time of interactio
15th February 2023 at 09:30 AM – 11:30 AMName of Resource person
Dr. Mohit P. TahilianiName of organization
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, NagpurContact details
sagarkumar.badhiye@sitnagpur.siu.edu.inNo of participants
61Coordinators
Dr. S. S. Badhiye, Mr. M. Vishwakarma, Organized by ACM Student Chapter and Technical CluCoordinators:
SIT Nagpur ACM Student Chapter and Technical Club has organized CompiKode 1.0 on 19-11-2022 from 12:00 noon onwards. Students from 1st and 2nd year participated to showcase their competitive programming skills. Total 41 Teams consisting of 3 members each participated in the event. The event was organized by keeping in mind the competitive programming skills required by a budding software engineers. It helped students to get acquainted with the conceptual problems and test case based solutions on them.
Team
Binary Beasts
Saurav Dhait
Raghav Birewar
Deep Raut
Team
Runtime Terror
Sujal Junghare
Ashutosh Srivastav
Varun Kadu
Team
C. A.
Aman Tiwari
Prateek Nayyar
Anshul Kumbhare
SIT Nagpur ACM Student Chapter and Technical Club has organized Technical Talk by Mr. Ketan Paithankar, Co-Founder, Konverge.AI, Nagpur on 12-11-2022 from 11:30 am onwards.
Mr. Ketan Paithankar, in his talk made students aware about the importance of AI and ML in the various field of Information Technology and also shared his experience of participating in various events in his college days that helped him to build a career as an Entrepreneur in AI. The response from students was overwhelming and students suggested to organize more such talks under the Technical Club.
SIT Nagpur ACM Student Chapter and Technical Club has organized a Peer-to-Peer workshop on Intro to FullStack Development on 26-11-2022 from 12:00 pm onwards. Students of 2nd year Prathmesh Yadav and Vedant Bhoyar under the mentorship of Dr. Sagarkumar S. Badhiye and Er. Muktinath Vishwakarma talked about the scope of the field and also introduced the participants to the basics of the languages of web HTML and CSS from scratch.
The event was organized to make the students able to utilize coding and software tools to analyze and present data in a professional manner that could be translated to web-based or app-based media. This workshop helped the students prepare for the next technical event on Web Development which will be announced soon. The response from students was overwhelming and students suggested to organize more such workshops under the Technical Club.
SIT Nagpur ACM Student Chapter and Technical Club has organized its very first event “CodeHunt" on October 8th 2022 for students of SIT, Nagpur. CodeHunt presented some amazing opportunities among students to showcase and also hone their coding skills, and to learn more skills. The event received overwhelming response from the students and they enjoyed the event a lot. The feedback from the participants displayed that the event was well planned and executed by the organizers, it was also suggested to conduct such events frequently.
Event Name
Ready Set PaintEvent Date & Time
4th March 2023 at 10.30 onwardsName of Resource:
Organized by Arts ClubName of Organization:
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, NagpurNo. of Teams:
8Teacher In charge:
Dr. Poorva AgrawalCoordinators:
Arts Club from SIT Nagpur has organised Ready Set Paint on 4th March 2023 at 10.30 a.m. onwards. Students from 1st and 2nd year participated to showcase their talent and unique creativity. Winners of the following event are:
Teletubbies (Sankruti Nerkar, Devyani Balki and Nupur Kirwai)
Team
Creative Harmony
Prakriti Kumari
Pranita Dadhe
Sakshi Parate
Team
Star duo
Kritika Nimje
Ishwari Kakade