The NTT DATA Full Stack Computing Center of Excellence’s primary objective is to enhance students’ skills in end-to-end application development.

As a part of the CoE, NTT DATA’s proprietary training platform will be made accessible. Trainers from NTT DATA will also engage and train faculty during guest sessions.

NTT DATA is committed to nurturing talent by providing them with training platforms on emerging technologies, ensuring their seamless integration into the future tech workforce, said Niranjan Kumar.

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The three colleges associated with this initiative are R.M.K. Engineering College, R.M.D. Engineering College and R.M.K. College of Engineering and Technology.

These institutions hold an accreditation from the NAAC and NBA. This strategic partnership aims to ensure that the colleges are equipped to nurture students’ education in alignment with industry requirements, say sources from NTT DATA.

The initiative’s first phase aims to engage 500 students across the three colleges, focusing on third- and fourth-year engineering students specializing in Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology.

This is a first-of-its-kind industry-academia CoE partnership for NTT DATA in the country. It conducts continued research and development on new technologies and the investment in the CoEs is a testimony to the organization’s commitment to shaping engineers of the future.

This initiative entails a diverse learning program, including train-the-trainer workshops, guest lectures, conferences, and e-learning.

Vidya Ratna Thiru Dr. R.S. Munirathinam, Founder Chairman and R.M. Kishore, Vice-Chairman, RMK Group of Institutions, said they are looking forward to collaborating with NTT DATA on this pioneering endeavor, which aligns perfectly with their commitment to providing students with holistic education.

Our institutions’ readiness to embrace innovative learning models ensures that our students are well-equipped to meet industry demands and excel in their careers, he said.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of IT and business services. They help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers.

NTT DATA are committed to their clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client service in over 80 countries. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

In 28 years of Excellence, R.M.K Group of Institutions enable the teaching-learning community to the forefront of learning, bringing together aspiring individuals to advance the boundaries of knowledge and potential in this world.

There are three Engineering Colleges in R. M. K. Group of Institutions, R.M.K. Engineering College, R.M.D. Engineering College and R.M.K. College of Engineering and Technology. Autonomous status has been conferred on all three R.M.K Group of engineering colleges.

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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