In a significant move to enhance skill-based learning through academia–industry collaboration, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Elevium a division of Nanochip Skills Pvt. Ltd, a leading Bengaluru-based industry partner, to deliver cutting-edge, industry-aligned courses to students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).
This partnership bridges the gap between theoretical education and real-world industry requirements, particularly for ECE students. As part of the MoA, undergraduate ECE students from the 3rd to 7th semesters will have the opportunity to enroll in specialised, industry-aligned courses in VLSI, Embedded Systems, and Edge AI key domains shaping the future of the electronics sector.
Key Highlights of the Agreement:
Structured Course Delivery: One industry-aligned course per semester, each comprising 60 hours – delivered through a hybrid model of 40% offline and 60% online learning.
Enrollment Strategy: Designed for a minimum batch size of 120 students, with optional enrollment extended to students from other departments based on institutional discretion.
Elevium will provide expert faculty from the industry, handle curriculum delivery, conduct assessments, and participate in curriculum review through Board of Studies meetings. SRM University-AP will facilitate access to classrooms, labs, and administrative support to integrate these courses seamlessly into the academic structure.
Student Evaluation and Curriculum Design:
Assessment methods and syllabus structures will be collaboratively developed and aligned with SRM-AP’s academic standards. The courses will include continuous evaluations and feedback mechanisms, with grading support from Elevium.
Placement and Career Support:
As part of its commitment, Elevium will extend comprehensive placement support including career counseling, guest lectures by industry experts, internship facilitation, and project guidance to enhance students’ employability.
The primary goal of the MoA is to empower undergraduate students with hands-on learning aligned with current industrial practices and to facilitate their transition from classroom to the corporate world through structured and practice-driven academic modules.
The agreement was formally signed in the presence of esteemed dignitaries from both organisations, including Hari Krishnan Puravankara, CEO of Nanochip Group of Companies, Dr Manoranjan Kumar, Manager of university Programs at Nanochip Group of Companies, Dr Prem Kumar, Registrar, Prof. C V Tommy, Dean of SEAS, and other faculty members from the ECE department.
This collaboration exemplifies SRM-AP’s commitment to transforming education by integrating academic knowledge with industrial applications. Thus, students are empowered with real-world competencies that are crucial for tomorrow’s technology leaders.