NAAC ACCredItAtIoN to NCerC A BIG BANG AttAINmeNt

may 2016KERaLa EDITION 1

may 2016Volume 005

SAP & NGI: A leAP towArdSCorPorAte world

lAurelS of NGI

ChArIoteerS AS AChIeverS

NehruvIANS AS INfoSCIoNS

dr. P. Krishnakumar Ceo & Secretary honoured as the Best Edupreneur of 2015

THE LEGACY LIVES ON

Our FOUNDER CHAIRMAN Late P.K.Das (1939-2009)

“The soul can never be cut to pieces by any weapon, nor burned by fire, nor moistened by

water, nor withered by the wind.”

NAAC ACCredItAtIoN to NCerCA BIG BANG AttAINmeNt

NGI partnering with SAP - Student Academy Programme extends employability at Global level. Being the first in Kerala to introduce a world wide programme the management intends to create an efficient employable person in each student in various fields of productive marketing and information technology. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between the Chairman and Managing Trustee Adv. Dr. P. Krishnadas and SAP Operational Specialist Ms. Joyce Priya on 1st March, 2016. Students of Management and Engineering as well as faculty members will be benefitted by this programme.

Adv. Dr. P. Krishnadas, Chairman & Managing Trustee, added glittering feathers to the Crown of NGI, enhancing the lineament.Our Chairman & Managing Trustee has been elected as Senate Member of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). He was also awarded the prestigious Gandhi Award by Mahathma Gandhi Peace Foundation and K3A Top 10 Achievement Award (Kerala Advertising Agencies Association) for moulding prodigies who would go on to play vital role in Nation Building.

Dr. P. Krishna Kumar, CEO & Secretary, Nehru Group of Institution receiving the Edupreneur Award from His Excellency The Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah for his unparallel initiatives, commitments, excellence and contributions in the field of education that distinguishes him as the Edupreneur of the Year 2015.

Being Partner in Infosys Advance Campus Connect programme, our college has always shared a glowing rapport with Infy. This year also 82 students were selected by the Infosys to serve as Engineers.

Scintillating performance of students of NGI made us proud. They fluttered out with their sterling academic performance as 11 students bagged ranks in the university examinations.

Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre has joined the prestigious list of Accredited colleges in India to be accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) autonomous body of the University Grants Commission, Govt. of India which assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. The year long process of accreditation culminated in a three day assessment visit of NAAC Expert Peer Team to the college. The NAAC accredits quality institutions in terms of its promoters, faculty members, staff and will open up more research avenues to the students & faculty members and will encourage top placement companies and employers to visit the college and this accreditation will enable employers to select students based on the assured quality of education.

NCERC, ECE department students Arjun P, Sonu B, Jithin V and manju m bagged the 2nd prize and Silver Award worth rupees 1 Lakh in the KPIT SPARKLE 2016 in All India Contest of Science & Engineering for the most innovative minds to improve the condition of energy and transportation in the country. This contest attracted 1,700 ideas from 10,000 participants from 27 states in India, out of which 54 innovative ideas were selected for the grand finale. They submitted an innovative project in IC Engine Efficiency Increase without Compensating the Present Engine Design.

Nehru College of Educational and Charitable Trust has always rewarded academic achievements of students.Nehru Vignjan Awards symbolize the Group̀ s culture of recognizing merit. Those students who secure upto 3rd Rank in the University examinations are rewarded with Rs.1 lakh and a gold medal and each department topper is conferred with a cash prize of Rs.10,000/-

NCERC Principal Dr. A. S Varadarajan and Mr. Arun Kumar (NSS Program Officer) receive special appreciation award of NSS Academic Consultants in Engineering Program, conducted at NCERC by Dr. Kuncheria P Isaac, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, APJAKTU.

Sreelakshmi. K. S (M. Tech Energy Systems, NCERC) has been awarded for the 2nd best innovative project in the All India Level project Contest. She received a cash prize of Rs.50,000, from Hon. Minister for Labour, Mr. Shibu Baby John.

Nehru Corporate Placements & Industry Relations creates all time record on Job offers.NCP & IR is a division of NGI,instituted to explore the world of employment and new career avenues for every student of NGI.It has a team of professionals drawn from various industry backgrounds and they work on building relationship with the industry to enable multiple level engagements such as Placements,Training,Alliances,Projects etc.It also helps students in career planning through counseling wherein they can gather information about themselves in terms of their interest, aptitude and abilities so that they can choose their career more effectively. The objective of NCP & IR is also the professional development of the students by training them towards employability skills such as resume building, group discussions and interview skills which in turn help the students to move into desired occupation. The Infosys Campus Connect status enables NCERC to organize several high quality training programmes for the faculties and students given by experts

from Infosys on Technical and soft skills. This frequent industry- Academic interaction makes our students industry ready and no wonder, 82 of our students got placed in Infosys at the Campus Selection held in NCERC. The current year has seen tangible progress in the Infosys Campus Connect activities and the Infosys rightly retained our campus at Advance Level Status. In recognition of various Infosys campus connect activities NCP & IR got Infosys award for remarkable performance in the academic year 2015-16.The recognition as an active Campus Connect College has enabled NCERC to host 5 days workshop for faculties and students during March 14 to 18, 2016. Hope that these ventures will motivate the students to accomplish their endeavours.Further NCP & IR has been able to place students in KPMG, Speridian, M Phasis, Tech Mahindra, Alembic Pharma, Wipro, SLK Software, TATA ALG, UST Global, ZOHO, TVS Cochin & TCS. Many more Campus placement drives are in the pipeline. Thus, NCP &IR is looking forward to a challenging and rewarding year of optimally tapped potential and opportunities.

Arun Joshi2nd Rank Aero

Anakha P3rd Rank ECE, NCERC

Ashish L3rd Rank,MCA,NCERC

Nirsha K.I4th Rank,EEE,NCERC

Ashitha C4th Rank,IT,NCERC

Remya Haridas2nd Rank,IT,NCERC

Samalkhan K5th Rank,AUE,NCERC

Sreevalsan S3rd Rank,AUE,NCERC

Jishi P.P3rd Rank, Aero

Krishnaveni V 4th Rank, Aero

Sarath D Anand1st Rank, Aero

Nehru vIGNjAN AwArdS – merItABle Are reCoGNIzABle

exPANdING, dIverSIfyING ANd mArChING AheAd

NSS AwArd

Nehru Academy of Law: Yet another milestone in the onward march of NGI was laid when the Guru of modern law, renowned legal advisor, chancellor of National University of Educational Planning and Administration,

Padmashri Dr. N. R. Madhava Menon inaugurated the Nehru Academy o f L a w a t a n impressive function attended by Hon’ble Additional District Judge Suresh Kumar Paul and many of the dignitaries. The Academy now runs the BBA, LLB (Honours) as well as the three year LLB course.

NCP & Ir BrINGS A BrIGht PlACemeNt SeASoN

hIGh rANKING for NCerCIn a survey conducted by the well-known National weekly, The Week, NCERC was ranked the 3rd best private engineering college in Kerala. NCERC also secured the 50th place among private colleges in South India.

StAlwArtS of NGI

Nehru College of Architecture was established in July 2015 with the principle aim of creating the next generation of architects with the knowledge and skill set to conceptualize the future of the built environment.

The Design Studios are the life of NCA, with multiple threads of History, Visual Arts, Humanities, Sociology, Economics, Structural design, Climate and the Environment contributing to the creative process.

Architectural model-making, terracotta, and carpentry workshops conducted by eminent professionals, participation in design competitions, and an architectural study tour of Kerala, have enriched the vibrant studio environment.

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engineers’ day Celebrated at Nehru College.Engineers’ Day, organized by the Electronics and Communication Department, Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, Pampady, was inaugurated by Dr. J. Davis, Principal Government Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram. The programme was conducted in commemoration of the 155th birth day of Vishveshwarya, a committed and dedicated Engineer. Paper presentations and various competitions were organized.

world Students’ day Celebrated at Nehru College.‘World Students’ Day was organized with various cultural activities at Nehru College by the NSS Unit 209, on the occasion of the birthday celebration of Dr. A. P. J. Abdulkalam. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Ms. Silvy Joseph, Government Women’s Polytechnic College. Teachers and students presented papers on various topics like the Right Use of Modern Technology, the Challenges in Student Oriented Education and Socially Committed Engineer.

readers’ day Celebration – mCAOur Readers’ club as in previous years organized the Kerala Readers’ Week celebration, in memory of P. N. Paniker, Founder Kerala Library Society. Assimilation Tests & Book Reviews, Essay Competitions were organized

women’s day Celebration

Women’s Day Celebration @ Nehru Academy of Law was inaugurated by Smt. Sheeba Ameer, Founder and Secretary , SOLACE

Sri. Suresh Kumar Paul, Additional District Judge-II, Pkd inaugurating Free Legal AID Clinic at Nehru Academy of Law. This Legal Aid Clinic has been established in Nehru Academy of Law with a primary motive of social responsibility and social integration to provide legal aid and support to the needy people which has been approved by the District Legal Services Authority, Palakkad.

Indian Aviation day

Department of Aeronautical Engineering,JCET combined with Jawaharlal Aviation Institution celebrated Indian Aviation day to commemorate the Birthday of Indian Aviator J.R.D.Tata. Topics like the origin of Aviation, the role of Aerospace Engineering for the public were discussed. A Quiz competition was also conducted.

NGI CeleBrAtINGSPeCIAl dAyS ANd eveNtSACColAdeS of NGI

INNovAtIoN re-moulded

KArmA-2015 PrAyAANA-2016

AGoN-2015

Kalam̀ s Sketch unveiledThe biggest (15 x 12 feet) pencil sketch of late former President A. P. J Abdul Kalam, drawn by Aswin K. J, 3rd year B.Tech student, NCERC, being unveiled by Adv Dr. P. Krishnadas,Chairman & Managing Trustee, NGI.

Design & Engg Projects by S2 students of Jawaharlal College of Engineering And Technology, published in the Kerala Technological University Website.

First Solar powered LED street light designed and simulated by JCET final year students Archana K, Ashitha M.A. Sreeja Marassiar and Saikripa K.B.erected at the front side of JCET.

Ms. Smrithi of S8 EEE got First Prize in NATIONAL LEVEL TECHNICAL FEST at Ahalya School of Engineering, Palakkad.

Arjun R. and Sangeeth Balu K. of S8 EEE got First Prize in KSEB Engineers’ Association 7th Seminar series on the topic “Power Augmentation in Kerala- Issues, Challenges, and solutions”, January 2016.

Ms. Smrithi, Ms. Shilpa and Ms. Shincymol got first prize in N-SITE Project Presentation .

Lini Joys and Aishwarya Rajagopal of S8 EEE got first prize in “Innovative Idea Contest” conducted by JCET Palakkad.

JBS 2015 outgoing student Ms. Nisha Mohan got second prize in the Student Project competition held by Palakkad Management Association in connection with National Management Day.

Umesh K.H and Team of JCET ,EEE won the first prize for the project Telsa Coil in project competition held at Govt. Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram.

KSEB Engineer’s Association seminar competition “Power Augmentation in Kerala- Issues, Challenges and Solutions” was conducted at JCET, EEE association. More than 200 persons including KSEB Engineers,students, participants from 13 various Engineering colleges, invited guests, faculties and staff attended the programme. Mr. Umesh of JCET secured 2nd prize in seminar competition.

National level Technical Paper contest and Best Innovative Idea among various engineering colleges was conducted by JCET, EEE department. Smrithi V of NCERC secured 2nd prize in this contest.

Jawaharlal Business School conducted National management meet AGON-2015, which had a record participation of above 500 students from various colleges in India. The presence of Dr.Benny Joseph, C.e.o, Jubilee mission medical College, V.m.Xaviour, the Secretary, Thrissur management made the event a remarkable one. every year JBS conducts its branded event AGoN- a platform for the budding managers in the Country to compete with the future talents of other institutions. The fest includes major corporate functional area viz Finance, marketing, HR, Treasre hunt, Business quiz, photography competition and Best manager Competition. The event opens doors for mBA aspirants well exposed and gain experience through various competitions.

AGON 2015 offered Rs. 1 lakh prize money for the winners.The Team Championship was won by Christ university, Bangalore. Various competitions ended with the award ceremony. Cash prizes and certificates were given to the winners.

NSM Students won the Yoga Competition conducted at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad.

free legal AId Clinic

Nehru School of Management kicked off its National Management Meet with the curtain raiser of KARMA XI 2015. The theme of the event was ‘THINK BEYOND LIMITS.’ The function was inaugurated by Sri. V. P. NandaKumar, the Chairman and Managing director of Manappuram group. Various management events were organized during the two days programme. Students of various streams took part in the events like Business Quiz, Best Management team, Finance Game, Best Manager and HR Game for PG students and

general quiz, treasure hunt, video game, theme dance and spot photography for UG students. Almost 500 students from 45 colleges witnessed the programme. A cultural gala ‘Rangaprayoga’ was graced by the special guests, Sri. Sadhanam Harikumar and Cine Artist Rohith Menon. A blissful cultural programme by the students of NSM enthralled the audience. The presence of more than 25 distinguished alumni, working in various key positions in many reputed organization in India and abroad made the event a memorable one.

The MCA association hosted a South Zone intercollegiate technological meet at NCERC campus. It was inaugurated by Adv .Dr.P Krishnadas, Managing Trustee, Nehru Group of Institutions. Students from 40 colleges participated. Along with several competitions Quiz, treasure hunt, photography

were also held. The massive participation and intense competition brought forth many talents to the lime light. On this occasion a departmental magazine was released. A debate of human resource expert Sri. Ashok. P. Das, Alumni meet, and cultural eve were also organized.

PreSeNtING Powerful PAPerSMs. Sreelakshmi of MTech Energy Systems got her paper “Design of Cost Effective and Environment Friendly Compact Fluorescent Lamp Disposal System using Titanium Dioxide Photocatalyst” accepted for IEEE, WIECON-ECE 2015 in Bangladesh on “Women in Engineering and Technology”.

Mr.Shameeh Rahman, Mr.Rahul S, Mr.Vivek CR and Mr.Sujay of S6 Mechanical Engineering-II batch became the 3rd Runner Up in the Concept Car Competition held at JCET by M/S Ammana Toyota in February 2016.

NCERC Automobile department students participated in Technical Fest organized by Malabar Polytechnic College, Palakkad and exhibited Mini Back Hoe, Automobile Pulse Braking System, Multi Purpose Agro Machine, All Wheel Steer, Hands Free Automobile for Physically Challenged and Intelligent Reverse Breaking System.

Athira of S3 ECE won Second Prize in District Level Essay Competition conducted by Sathya Sai Trust, Thrissur.

Divya Panicker of S3 ECE won First Prize in Poster Making Competition conducted by Excise Department, Kerala and Second Prize in Face Painting Competition in association with FANTABULOUS conducted by NIT, Coimbatore.

Mr. Ashmil & Ms. Neema won the 2nd prize in “Brainwave Scenario” at OCULUS 16 conducted by Excel College of Architecture and Planning, Namakkal on March 3, 4 and 5, 2016.

Mr. Mohd. Yasin won the 1st prize in the photography competition at AGON conducted by JBS.

Mr. Subair & Team (MCA,NCERC) Winners for Intercollegiate Treasure Hunt Competition organized by West Fort Academy.

Dr. K. S. Rakesh, Director, Nehru College of Architecture has been selected as a member on the Inspection panel of Council of Architecture w.e.f. January 2016.

CreAtIvItyAt ItS PeAKMr. Arjun K, S6 Mechanical Engineering student, JCET bagged 2nd prize in the Speak for Kerala Contest organized by Federal Bank.

QuIzzINGThe NGIK quizzing brains brought Laurels to the group through effective participation and achievement as Runners Up in leading competitions like Fantabulous, NIT Cbe and Zaaga , Ahalya College.Sabarinath and Sreeraj of S7 ECE,NCERC Won 1st prize for Technical Quiz Competition in association with Panchajanya conducted at Sreepathi Engineering College.Ms. Asha & Ms. Neelima Winners for Intercollegiate Quiz Competition ORGANISED BY WESTFORT ACADEMY.

“Intelligent Foot Board Accident Prevention System in Buses” a paper published by Mechanical Department of NCERC- in International Journal of Advanced Research in Biology, Ecology, Science and Technology (IJARBEST) Vol. 1, Issue 1, April 2015 submitted by Dr. G. Kalivaradan, HOD, ME Department, Mr. Prem Sankar R, Asst. Professor, and Mr. Rohith Rajeev, S8 student got Best Paper Award.


medICAl AreNA Programmes ofPKD-ImS, NCP & NCN

‘Be Connected…’ Advised Swamy H. H. Adyatmanandha Saraswathy as he inaugurated the PKD-IMS MBBS Second Batch Induction Programme and extended his blessings.

A two day Asian Pharmacon seminar was held at Nehru College of Pharmacy. 500 students and faculties from different colleges across the country participated in this event. Presence of Palakkad D. M. O. Dr. K. Venugopal made the function more attractive. Moulding Indian Pharmagraduates to the Global needs in Industry, and Health care and Research were the major forums of discussions. ‘Spiegel 2K15’ - a college magazine & ‘Pharma Pedia’ - a Pharmacy news letter were released. Various cultural programme glittered the day.

“Sasneham” Scheme for the Needy by PKD-IMSP. K. Das Institute of Medical Sciences (PKDIMS), the largest hospital of Palakkad District has initiated the “Sasneham” scheme with a view to provide the best medical services to the public at the lowest possible rates. The scheme includes free treatment, visits by eminent doctors specialized in different areas of medicine, heavy discounts on surgery, consultation, medicine etc. to the In-patients.

Both State and Central government are taking adequate measures to ensure that tribal population living at Attapady could lead a normal life with all basic amenities and hospital facilities. Certain hamlets such as Vechapathy, Velliangiri and Moolagangal were selected to study the extent of amenities utilized by tribals. Well constructed house with toilet, water supply, electricity, drainage, availability of gas as fuel, transport facility were observed and reported to Sub Collector Office, Ottapalam. People who were not issued medical insurance card were also noted and informed to Sub Collector Office, Ottapalam. Two days camp was conducted by Dept of Pharmacy Practice, Nehru college of Pharmacy, Pampady.

Glorious presence and motivational words of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, KUHS Dr. M. K. C Nair, who graces the occasion of Second Year - MBBS Induction Programme.

on your Sparkling success in the 1st year mBBS university results 109 students came out with flying colours, bagging a total of 14 distinctions and 65 first class.

PKD-IMS pays their heart felt Tribute to Great Poet ONV – Dramatized Treat of his Great Lyrics.

Dr. A. Nalinakshan, Pro. VC, KUHS inaugurating the Induction programme of 13th Batch B. Pharm & 3rd Batch Pharm. D. Dr. P. Krishnakumar, CEO & Secretary, NGI, Dr. B. Sredharran, Principal, NCP are nearby.

Pharmacists’ Day CelebratedOn account of international Pharmacists’ Day various competitions were conducted at Nehru College of Pharmacy.

A Gift to Mother Earth - paving their way to the New Year by PKD-IMS students.

A blow-by-blow account of a talk to Medical Students about `Pharmacy the Power of Positive Thoughts’ by Sister Nirmala, Brahmakumaries, Raja yoga Meditation Centre, Palakkad.

SweAr IN dIvINe ServICe

ASIAN PhArmACoN

welComING freSherS

Lamp lighting ceremony of 4th batch students of Nehru College of Nursing was held in the precense of Sri. Raji Raghunath , the principal of Amala College of Nursing. An oath was administered by the nursing superintedent of PKDIMS to new aspirants, which emphasised the responsibility of each one in the nursing field.

A two day National Conference on ‘Knowledge Organization in Academic Libraries(KOAL 2016) was held in association with PKD – IMS and the Library Professional Association on 9th March 2016 and was inaugurated by Dr. Raveendran, Registrar, Shree Sankaracharya University, Kalady. Dr. Anil Dhiwan, Gurukul Kangri College, Uttaragand, Dr. D. Mathumathi, SM College Channai, Ms.Gomathi, VMCHIR Madurai were awarded as Best Librarians.

Together Let̀ s say ‘No Tobacco…’ Oath taking by MBBS Students on World No Tobacco Day.

Dr. P. Manoj Kumar, Principal, Dale View College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, Trivandrum, inaugurating one day National Seminar entitled “Fragment Based Lead Discovery”

One day seminar on ‘Mass Spectrometry and Its Application’ by Dr. K. K. Vijayan, Principal, B. M. College of Allied Medical Sciences, Kozhikkode at Nehru College of Pharmacy.

On the World TB Day - an awareness programme was jointly organised by NCP and PKDIMS.

Chennai Flood Relief : NCP has Organized for Chennai Flood Relief Fund from students and staff members of NCP.

Need of the Day…. Talk on Value Based Education to Medical Students given by Mr. A. M. Prabhakaran Nair, Chief Research Engineer, FCRI Palakkad, Vice President Sathya Sai Seva Organisation.

Basic Course Workshop Organised in Medical Education, at PKDIMS.

NCP students were conducted a rally for giving an awareness on “Responsible Uses of Antibiotics” during the Pharmacy Week celebration.

1st Batch of D. Pharm induction programme was inaugurated by Brahmakumari Meena, Director, Brahmakumaris Malappuram & Palakkad.

AttAPAdI SurveIllANCe CAmP

We live our lives for the sevice of mankind. Publicising their services on welfare, our students of NCN ventured a community health nursing rural training at Gandigram Rural Institute and Family Welfare in Dindigul.

INSPIred By floreNCe NIGhtINGAle

KudoS! PKd-ImS


Ame INDuCTIoN DAYNCeRC INDuCTIoN DAY JCeT INDuCTIoN DAY JBS INDuCTIoN DAY mCA INDuCTIoN DAY NCN INDuCTIoN DAY NSm INDuCTIoN DAYPHARmACY INDuCTIoN DAY

Vidhyarambham Various Colleges of NGIK organized the Induction Programs so as to familiarise the freshers into the Nehruvian Culture.

Moulding Creativity… NCA students receiving training from Shri.Kannan, an experienced artist and trainer from Chennai.

Unveiling the creativity - A wall mural of 22 ftx 5 ft created by NCA students in the lobby.

Two days workshop on ‘C programming and Data Structure’ conducted at NCERC CSE department by Mr.G. Srinivas, Technology Consultant, Richman & Freeland, Hyderabad.

International Workshop on Robotics organized by Mechanical department of NCERC jointly with IIT Kharakpur and Robo Species.

A Kiln for Mildew - Terracota workshop at NCA by Shri. Gopan, IRTC, Mundur.

NGI outStretCheS ItS ACtIvIty horIzoNS..

Prof. Ian Pashby, Vice Chancellor, University of Hull, UK addressing students of Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre and Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology.

Application of Radar for weather forecasting, conducted by ECE Department of NCERC by Mr. S. B. Thampi, Deputy General Manager, Indian Meteorological Department.

Inauguration of IEEE Student Branch By Mr. Sabarinath G. Pillai

Certificates being distributed after conducting a workshop on PLC and Automation by Mechatronics department of NCERC.

Dr. S. Sundaresh, DRDO launching Mahindra TUV 300 and Hyundai Creta during AUTODROME

‘Challenges in the Development of Automotive subsystems for Defence System’, a technical talk conducted by the ‘AUTODROME’, Automobile Engineering Association of NCERC and SAE India Collegiate Club.

The 8th Team MCA association was inaugurated by Prof. Rama Devi, Principal,NSS College, Ottapalam. The prizes for Prayana Lucky Draw were given and an electrifying debate ‘ANYONYAM’ was also organized.

Dr. T. V. Babu Rajendran, former Principal, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, delivering a special lecture on Skills development in Engineering Career during XMERON, the inauguration of CSE Department of JCET

Android Development workshop was conducted at JCET in association with IIT Madras, ARK Techno Solutions and RoboKart.

JCET Mechanical Department conducted a seminar on Scale up the Design Skills.

“What does the Professional IT industry expect from you..?” This was the key-concept addressed during the workshop session of MCA Department. The session was organized in the day 2 of Prayaana, the Annual Intercollegiate Technological meet organized by the department. Students actively participated in the session, accepting the practicality of the topic in each of their life. They wholeheartedly got involved in the training modules led by the International Trainer Mr. Ashok P Das, Founder and CEO, CARE HR Consultancy.

“VYUHA”, the Civil Engineering Association of JCET was inaugurated by Dr. Sreemahadevan Pillai, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Chairman, Board of Studies & Chairman, Board of Examiners, University of Calicut, Professor of NSS College Of Engineering, Palakkad. During the programme toppers of University examinations were honoured.

CEA FEST’16 IIT Madras & ARK Techno Solutions organized a two day workshop on Bridge Designing as a part of India’s Biggest Civil Bridge Design Contest.

International Workshop on Measurement Techniques and Innovative Research Techniques, conducted by Nehru College in association with Fluid Control Research Institute(FCRI). Nasser Nissamudinove, Process Engineer, Russia, Felix Okkovu, Petroleum Engineer, Uganda and representatives from various countries participated in the workshop.

Testing for the maximum load


“BLITZKRIEG’16”, the Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at JCET being inaugurated by Guest Dr. Rajan P, Deputy Chief Engineer, Transmission Development Team, Northern Region, KSEB, Shoranur.

Seminar on “Scale Up the Design Skills” was conducted by Institute of Industrial Design, Chennai for Final Year Mechanical Engineering Students of JCET in October 2015.

Staff Development programme conducted at PKD-IMS. CEO & Secretary, NGI Dr. P. Krishnakumar addressing the staff members.

A. D. G. P. Sree. K. Padmakumar IPS inaugurating the leadership advantage workshop at NSM.

Placement Week was organized at Nehru School of Management at NCERC for final year MBA students in 2 phases. 1st phase was held from 5th to 12th March 2016 & the 2nd phase was held from 25th to 30th April 2016. Companies like Karvy Stock Broking Ltd., Saint Gobain, Gold Star, FACE, TVS, UAE Exchange, Popular Motors, Manthralayam Group of Companies, Embics Technologies, Muthoot Micro Finance, Safe Software & Integrated Solutions, Pest Control India, Eureka Forbes, Agappe Diagnostics Ltd., etc, recruited students.

NGI staffs honouring our esteemed Chairman & Managing Trustee Adv. Dr. P. Krishnadas as he got elected as the Senate Member, Kerala University of Health Sciences.

A technical talk regarding the Aero Engine Manufacturing Challenges & Developmentwas delivered by Prof. Ian Pashby, Pro Vice Chancellor, and University of Hull, UK. . This technical seminar was highly innovative fruitful and beneficial for students of NGI from Automobile, Mechanical and Aeronautical Departments.

“IMPULSE 2K15” EEE Association of NCERC conducted a seminar on the topic “Gas turbine system for electricity generation” was arranged for the students of M.Tech in Energy System and faculty members of EEE department Ms Maya Ramachandran, Manager, Control& Instrumentation, NTPC was the chief guest

One day workshop on the topic, “PCB Design and Electronic skills” for the first semester students of EEE, ECE and Mechatronics departments and third semester students of EEE department.

Nehru School of Management in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management ,Kolkata organized a Leadership and Entrepreneurship Training by National Trainer Ms.Harsha.

A three day faculty development programme for the faculties of various institutions of Nehru Group was organized by the Nehru Corporate Placements and Industry Relations. The inauguration and the logo release of the Nehru Training and Development Wing were also held on the occasion. Experts and trainers from the industry delivered lecturers on various topics.

Mr. C. Gopinathan, Asst. Professor & Placement Co-ordinator of NCERC, receives award for outstanding performance in the field of campus placement activities from Consortium of Technical Institutions Placement Services (C-TIPS) by Sri. Hibi Eden MLA.

P. K. Das Memorial HR Conclave being inaugurated by Swamy Sunil Das, Chairman, Sneham Charitable Trust conducted at NSM.

Sri. Ashok P. Das Human Resource Expert releasing ‘Pizada’ the MCA association magazine.

meNtorING worKShoP for our StudeNtS. Mr. K. Suresh, Secretary and Anish Aravind, Additional Secretary NIPM inaugurating Kerala’s first student chapter at JBS.

jBS tries to groom the young aspirants into professional managers. for this, they need ample opportunities to interact with the industry stalwarts and attend professional events.

‘ECCONZ‘ ECE association of JCET conducted 2days work shop on “Quad copter” in association with ARK Techno Solutions & IIT Mumbai. Infosys campus connect train the trainer

workshop on Python programming at Nehru College of engineering & research Centre.

Adv. dr. P. Krishnadas, Chairman & managing trustee addressing the students during the Infosys Campus Interview.

E- learning Campus @ JCETMHRD funded and IIT Madras approved National Programme on Enhanced Learning local chapter established in JCET which provides e learning through on line web and video courses in Engineering,Sciences Technology and Management.

fACulty develoPmeNt ProGrAmme

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CreAtIve CoNfereNCeS…vIBrANt worKShoPS

hoNourING ItS SuPremo…the NGI fAmIly exuBerAteS

NEHRU OUTBOUND TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCEDevelop more Courage... Raise your Adrenaline... Overcoming the Stress related situation in our personal and official work, the adventure tasks and games of NOBLE, enhances the team building abilities and boosts the confidence level thereby improving the total leadership qualities.

Consultancy Services which is implemented by the department of Civil Engineering at Jawaharlal Engineering College, Lakkidi, is useful to the construction contractors, Railway Contractors, Jalanidhi office, Highway road contractors and Steel Industries etc. In this Consultancy various tests with latest instruments and under the supervision of high skilled faculties are carried out. The tests are available on surveying lab, material testing lab, soil and highway material testing lab, drinking water and waste water analysis.

Nehru Consultancy Cell has been formed under the Chief Patronage of Adv. Dr. P. Krishnadas, Chairman & Managing Trustee, in Nehru College of Architecture and adhering to the broad guidelines stipulated by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi. This is Intended to encourage and involve faculty members in professional practice and keep abreast of the latest techniques and development.At present NCC is engaged in the design development of the campus of NCA as well as the landscape design of P. K. Das Institute of Medical Science.

Civil Consultancy Services-A hand to PublicNehru Consultancy Cell (NCC)


The month of February witnessed the cultural talents of all students of NGI-Kerala, at NCERC campus in Pampadi. Passion for music, dance and other non stage items churned out their best talents. BLOOM

is a spectacular get together of the various colleges of Nehru Group of Institutions, Kerala. The two days long celebration in the campus was made memorable as the power packed performance on the stage flabbergasted the entire audience making them awestruck. This year more than 5000 students worked together to make Bloom V.13.0 a grand success.

This year`s Bloom culminated by the presence of Cine Artists, Mr. Neeraj Madhav and Sunny Wayne.

The purpose of BLOOM is to showcase the immense talents of students, encourage healthy competition, promote team spirit and provide the students a refreshing relief from the rigors of their academic preoccupations. All students of NGI (K) are divided into 4 teams: Avalanche, Thunder, Tornado and Volcano. The off-stage items included competitions that tested the verbal skills like versification, debate, extempore speech etc, musical talent like ganamela, instrumental solo, band etc. and creativity like clay modeling, tattoo T-shirt and mehendi designing, pencil drawing, cartoon making, rangoli making, etc, of the students. The On-stage items are held for 2 full days in a state-of-the-art stage that would out shine starry evenings. The lights and sound make BLOOM worth watching. The On-stage events this year included various dance items such as Solo dance, Nostalgia, Adam vs. Madam, Group dance, On-the spot chemistry, Duet dance, Break-a-Natyam, Street hop, ABCD or Anybody Can Dance. A Theme-based Fashion Show and the prestigious Talent Hunt were also held. The points scored by the participants make the team Champions of the Bloom. The girl and the boy with the highest scores are declared the stars of the concerned version of Bloom.The musical nights enticed these days one more memorable BLOOM in the history of NGI.

Lemme take a Groupfie...

leaving Big Impressions...

Job Kurian

Being in the lime light... mr. & miss. NGIAkshay, S8 me, JCeT & Binitha Babu, S1S2 Aero

Opening the 13th petal of a bright blooming flower...

Contemporary Rocking Performance

Dancing Flames....

Neeraj Madhav

Mesmerizing with Rhythm

Yes... The life is like a Piano...Stephen Devassy

Bluyish skies...Greenish oceans... Stylish Sunny Wayne


Nurturing curiosityInculcating inventiveness....

extending a robotic welcome to minister...

Winners of HSS Science still model: Abhijith Ramachandran & manju mohanan GVHSS, Valappad

1st prize in Science Working model, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanchikode

Winner Civil Project

1st prize in Aue,me project Reverse osmosis

Project of Nehru School of Architecture

Model Airport displayed by JAI students

Project of Nehru College of Architecture wins 1st prize

Winners of HSS maths Working modelGVHSS, Valapad.

The Nehru Science and Innovation Technical Expo 2K16, which showcased the latest

technical advancements and innovative ideas came to a spectacular finish by introducing them to the general public in most creative ways. The valedictory and award presentation ceremony of this technical extravaganza, which was jointly conducted by the Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre Pambady and the Jawaharlal College of Engineering Lakkidi in association with ISTE, was inaugurated by the Sub Collector of Ottapalam, Mr. P B Nooh, IAS. The General Manager of Raidco Kerala Ltd, Mr. N. Kuttikrishnan was also a guest of prominence. The main attractions of this expo were ideas which had application in day-to-day life. The expo had participants from three states including Kerala. Over 450 school projects and 150 engineering projects were exhibited and the fest had over 10,000 spectators. Cash awards, certificates and mementos worth over Rs. 5 lakhs were presented in the award ceremony. Twenty five students from the fifteen

best performing schools were given a full fee waiver for their engineering education under the Nehru Vignyan Scholarship, which had a net worth of Rs 1 crore. The Kendriya Vidyalaya Ottapalam was selected as the best performing school. In the higher secondary category, the first place for Science Working Model went to Kendriya Vidyalaya Kanjikode for the project Smart Energy Meter. For the sub-category Science Still Model, the winners are GVHSS Valappad for Integrated Power Generation. The 1st prize for the Science Research category was bagged by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kanjikode for Seasonal Winds and its Effects on Health of People in a Particular Area. GVHSS, Valappad, bagged the first prizes for both Maths Still and Working Models for the projects Suspension Bridge and Parametric Equation Verifier respectively. In the High School category, the first prize for Science Working Model went to CMHSS, Trissur for Electrical Management System. First place for Science Research category went to GHSS, Manathala for The Impact of Climate

Changes on Sea Fishes. For the Maths Still Model, the Sabari Central School, Cherpulassery won first prize for Mathematical City. First place for Maths Working Model went to BSS Gurukulam HSS, Alathur for Magic Circles. For engineering projects, in the sub-category consisting of Automobile, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Aeronautical departments, the first place was won by Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre for the project Reverse Osmosis. In the category consisting of computer science, IT and MCA departments, the first place was won by Prime College of Engineering for Blue Eyes Technology. For the Electronics and Communication category, the first place was won by PIST Ernakulam for the topic Electronic ELCV. In the Electrical and Electronics category the project DVR for the Voltage Compensation in Transmission Lines by students of Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre won the first prize. Government Engineering College, Trissur bagged the award for best project in Civil Department.

Sri. A. P Anilkumar, minister for Tourism, inaugurating NSITe 2k16.


The NSS unit 209 of NCERC is undoubtedly one of the Best NSS units in Kerala having displayed exemplary performances over the years since its inception in 2009. The unit is the recipients of the prestigious awards which include the BEST UNIT, BEST VOLUNTEER and the BEST PROGRAMME OFFICER AWARD.E - Governance Mission This project is a part of larger task of NSS-Tech cell to turn Kerala into the first E-literate and digitalised state of India. The unit has been spreading awareness about the various

government facilities available online in different schools, colleges in the districts of Thrissur and Palakad as well as in the wards of Thiruvillawamalapanchayath. Also the unit has taken up the herculean task of making the Kondazhy Gramapanchayth into one of the first fully digitalised panchayath of Kerala. The unit also hosted the state level camp N-ACE (NSS ACADEMIC CONSULTANT FOR ENGINEERING), in the college campus for training program officers to act as consultants for students of engineering discipline.

The JEEVADHAYINI blood donation forum of NSS has so far collected the highest number of blood donation forms in the district of Thrissur.The DARE (DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION) is one of the most innovative projects of the unit,in which workshops are taken for students in classes 1-7 to spread awareness about the growing harmful effects of drugs and to reduce the cases of drug abuse in the society. Skill development programs like LED Lamps from used CFL bulbs, Toilet cleaner, Soaps, Detergents, Phenoil Making,

Handicrafts, Art From Waste Etc, to unemployed youth and Kudumbasree units for enhancing entrepreneurial skills. The unit has also been published two handwritten manuscripts namely “GULMOHAR and SPANDANAM” to bring out the talents of the students and to highlight the relevant problem in society both magazines were highly praised and SPANDANAM was awarded the 3rd prize in GENESIS state level camp in 2016 conducted at Trivandrum.

NCerC NSS lIveS uPto the motto-“Not me But you”…

The various institutions of NGI(K) including their NSS and CDC Units were in the forefront to collect medicines, food, clothes, water etc. which were distributed to the helpless victims of the recent Chennai floods.

MBA Students go to Villages: Under the “Sarvake Nivaste” scheme, the students of NSM visited the neighbouring villages to study the possibility of development there. The students collected financial and social data in order to identify the most relevant factor or area for the development of each village.

Dhwani, a registered Charitable Society founded by MCA Alumni team, initiates a Cash award and Memento to the Best Outgoing MCA student, every year. The Society, closely associating with our Department, also conducts some Charitable activities for the empowerment of some back trodden sectors of people.

Staff welfare associations for Jawaharlal Colleges and Nehru Colleges were formulated, so as to provide a common recreational platform for all faculties in campuses and to foster a healthy, meaningful and constructive relation amongst them.For Nila Garden Campuses the Association is named SWAN, comprising of Members from NCERC, NSM & NCP. The association stays active in various welfare activities for its members, and recently honored the senior-most member Prof. K. P. T. Nair, on his retirement.

At Jawahar Gardens the Staff Association created a pleasant get together in connection with X-Mas celebrations. Staff members along with their family made the day enjoyable. The members from JCET, NAL, NSA& JBS initiated and implemented some social and charitable activities as forecasted in the Association bylaw.

The NGI management extended whole-hearted support for all Staff Association activities and wished that this would create a platform for enhancement of professional, artistic, social and literary potentials of NGI employees.

Helping Flood-hit people of ChennaiSoCIAl CommItmeNt

AIdS AwAreNeSS

forumS for fulfIllING fACulty frIeNdShIPthe NGI modeNCERC is the first Self Financing Engineering College in Kerala to start NCC activities. The first batch of NCC Cadets were

selected by the PI staff of 23 (K) Battalion Thrissur and the 28 cadets were enrolled as the first batch of NCC Cadets in the history of NCERC.

NAtIoNAl CAdet CorPS

The International Yoga Day, conducted by the NCC of NCERC. Students from various colleges and schools participated in this International Day of Yoga.

The National cadet Corps Day program was marked by a rally and a visit to polygarden, Lakkidi and conducted various cultural programmes and social activities.

CAdetS Are AdmINISterING oAth oN NAtIoNAl uNIty dAy

National Cadet Corps Day, 21 Nov 2015

Republic day Rally by NCC cadets, NCERC

Aids Day Observation

State level wokshop on N-ACE

Pledge against drugs Releasing Hand Written Magazine ’Gulmoharr’

E-Governance For Good Governance

Students’ Day SWACH BHARATHRailway Station Cleaning

Vanamahotsav Celebration

World Environmental Day - June 5

Farewell Ceremony of NSS Handicraft Stall 7 Days Camp- JWALA A Survay For Panchayath Digitalisation

International Day of Yoga

World Women’s Day ‘Donate Blood Save Life’ Rally ‘Drug Abuse Resistance Education’ DARE

Door To Door Awareness for E- GovernanceAward For Outstanding Contribution Of Blood Donation Directory-JEEVADHAYINI

Always loyal to the public-Bus shed donated by the NGI at Lakkidi

Sredha- NGI’s initiative for an awareness programme of Anti Drug and Traffic rules in association with Mathrubhumi Daily, Motor Vehicle Dept., Traffic Police Dept.,Excise Dept. conducted at various schools at Palakkad and Thrissur districts.

Run Kerala Run- Zealous participation of NCERC

AIDS Day at NCERC: World AIDS Day was observed by the NCC and NSS units of NCERC in a very meaningful way. Dr. Rajesh Gaekwad of PKDIMS gave some vital information about the dreaded disease in his speech. Students participated in poster making and drawing competitions on the subject of AIDS.


Unveiling pack of hi-fi motors-exploring some latest trends on the

wheels....

Rejuvenating memoirs…

life...not just about learning...but also to enjoy, Socialize....and Celebrate...

“Thirike 2015”, NCERC witnessed a luminous Alumni meet of all passed out batches at the College campus for the recollection of memories. Our former Director Dr. K. Raghavan Nambiar lit the lamp of togetherness on

this gala event. The occasion was blessed with the honouring of esteemed personalities of NCERC Dr. K. Raghavan Nambiar, Prof. Ravi Varma Raja, Prof. K. P. T. Nair, Prof. Suresh Babu C. Bahuleyan and Sri. K. Unnikrishnan.

The association ‘NEST’ (Nehru ex- students) launched a job portal www.alumnincerc.com which allows alumni to post job requirements. This portal extends present students to search jobs and apply to the available jobs

based on their field of interest. The website also includes an alumni directory comprising of about 5000 alumnus with automated and advanced searching. A discussion board is also included in the website. The programme ended

with a Musical Night, followed by sumptuous dinner.

The 7th prestigious Moto Expo of N

GIK, jointly organized by the Automobile, M

echanical and Mechatronics departments of N

CERC and Aeronautical and Mechanical departments of JCET in association with Malayala Manorama was held

at Indira Gandhi M

unicipal Stadium Ground, Palakkad.The brightest of the International M

otor world were assembled at th

e NGI 2016 Moto Expo and have put up some very interesting models on display. Ranging from Adventure Vehicles,

Hi-Performance motorcycles to Luxurious Cars, th

e visitors were breathe taken with a varied range that was put on display at th

e show floors. Filling the minds of M

oto-enthusiasts, motivating the next purchases, NGI M

oto Expo did make a

perfect push.

Ranging from the Power-filled Lamborghini Gallardo, Luxury rewritt

en Rolls Royce Phantom, Prestigious Porsche, - Bike-king Polaris, Glorious Harley Davidson, to

a wide range of Royal Vintage Cars, our Moto Expo really embarked a

splendid ambience for the Drive-buffs..

Celebrations.....

Take a walk down the path of Nostalgia...

Bonhomie...Recalling

memories...

Signaged the memories


NGI TO SCORE ON 5 S̀ s OF SPORTSStamina Speed Strength Skill SpiritSportS

Adityan, S4, ME, JCET won the Gold Medal in Calicut University Inter Collegiate Best Physique Championship 2015-16

Salil M.P, S4 CSEBronze Medal in Calicut University Interzone Kalaripayattu Championship 2015-16

Meghul Martin, S4 EeeGold Medal in South Zone Judo National championship 2015Silver Medal in Calicut University Inter Collegiate Judo Championship 2015-16

Mr.Midhun M.S8 Automobile Dept. NCERCWeight lifting Champion

Dipin Ghosh, S8 AeroBronze Medal in Calicut University Inter Collegiate Boxing Championship 2015-16

Mr.Alwin Francis II B.Pharm student won silver medal [2nd Position] in 110 Mtr Hurdles Men At KUHS Athletic Meet At Govt Medical College.

Abhiram Unni, S4 CSEPalakkad District Boxing Championship Gold Medal in 65 Kg category

NCERC Cricket Team

Volleyball Tournament

Football Team of JCET

Winners of Kerala State Under 17 Chess Tournament conducted at PKD-IMS

Table Tennis Winners

KuHS Inter collagiate Tournament conducted at PKD-ImS

Kho Kho Tournament

‘ECSTaSy Ver. 04’ - the Campus Day celebration of JCET inaugurated by Mr.Dinesh Mennen,CMD of MENNEN group of companies. and the cultural programme was inaugurated by Ms.Sunitha Nedungadi with a melodious song.

The moment of honouring the Special Guest Cine Artist Mr.Shaju by our beloved Chairman and managing Trustee, Adv.Dr.P.Krishnadas.

NGIK - making the presence felt on the media

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when Campus day Solemnized our hearts….

Campus day of 2015-2016, a combined cultural event of Nehru college of Engineering and Research center & Nehru college of Pharmacy was held at NCERC. Chief Guest of this day was Honorable MLA, Sri.M.Hamza inaugurated the function. The cine artist Kalabhavan Shaju, the special guest mesmerizes the audience by his mimicry performance. The entertainment programs of students were excellent enough to awe the audience who were aghast to witness the scintillating performances.

NCERC Sports Events


An Aesthetic Forged Creativity

Students of Nehru School of Management and Jawaharlal Business School got a wondrous opportunity to sojourn Malaysia, as a part of their international visit to inculcate practical knowledge, to explore, to dream and to discover new ideas. Main objective of this trip is to mould the MBA students to an upper level, which will help them in learning and experiencing the various arenas open to them.

Glimpses from malaysian Trip – a free International visit of mBa students

STuDy TOuRS NGI arranges industrial and environmental visits for various departments in every year.

“Better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times”….

SPIEGEL - PHARMACY PIZATA - MCA FLOREAT - JCET WIRED - ECE, NCERC GEEKLOG - CSE, NCERCWAVELETS - ECE, JCET MACHBOOK - AE, JCET

ARDRA, SPANDHANAM - MANUSCRIPTS OF NCS UNIT

Cautious sashays to industries

Exploring Nature


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