TRAINING & PLACEMENTS
Overview
The primary aim of the Training and Placement (T&P) Cell at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is to facilitate placement opportunities for all graduating students. Serving as a central hub, it establishes robust connections between industry stakeholders, corporations, academic and research institutions, and other relevant entities. Through collaboration with reputable training organizations, the T&P Cell conducts employability training sessions to equip students with essential skills. Additionally, it regularly hosts industry leaders and facilitates tech upskilling sessions conducted by experts in areas such as AI, ML, Sustainable Systems, Renewable Energy, Cyber Security, and Business Intelligence. In addition to managing campus placements, the department organizes highly effective Industry-Academia Interaction events to ensure alignment with current industry trends and demands. Acting as a liaison between industry and academia, the T&P Cell endeavours to bridge the gap between the two sectors. Furthermore, it provides career counselling services to students to assist them in making informed decisions about their professional trajectories.
Transforming
Talent into
Industry Leaders
VISION
To establish SMIT as a hub for career opportunities in the Country.
MISSION
To provide students with necessary training in order to enhance their employability and support them with best possible career opportunities which ultimately assist in professional growth where they are able to utilize their knowledge and make significant contribution to the society.
OBJECTIVES
- Design and organize training programs for the students on trending topics and employability skills.
- Identify prospective recruiters, build associations, and maintain continuous relationships with corporate houses.
- Explore possibilities for industry-driven training sessions or industry-driven laboratories for the students of SMIT.
- Facilitate the ultimate goal of positioning SMIT, located in North East India, as one of the best-performing institutes of higher learning in the country in terms of career opportunities.
Top Recruiters
NURTURING TALENT,
BUILDING CAREERS
- Major Project : 6 Months to 1 Year.
- Summer Internship : 2 Months.
- Industry Tech Talks & Trainings:
- Ericsson - Career Connect Program Talent Development Program.
- Tata Consultancy Services – Academic Interface Program.
- Boston Scientific – STEM & ROOTs Program.
- Idemia – AGILE & SCRUM Program.
- Cognizant – Tech Talk Series.
- EY & Dell – Hackathon Events.
- ISRO START Program - Space-Science Technology AwaReness Training, T&P Cell, SMIT as the Nodal Centre.
- NASSCOM Future Prime / Skills – For Faculty Members as well as Students.
- Hackathon.
- Industry Driven Emerging Areas: Programs / Electives / Minor / Honors floated in the emerging areas (Cyber Security, AI, ML etc)
- Aptitude / Attitude Trainings: Continuously imparted through Employability Readiness Program.
- Video Conferencing Facility.
- Seminar Hall.
- Conference Room.
- Lounge for Group Discussion.
- Panel Rooms for conducting Interviews.
- Computing Facility.
- Board Room.
- Industry Tailored Curriculum.
- Long Term Student association in the form of Internship: Adapted in the curriculum (1 Full year of Industry Internship).
- One Semester Pre-Employability Training.
- NAAC A+ Accreditation
- NBA Accreditation* (CSE & IT Departments)
- Earn while Learn through Industry Exposure/Internship.
- Industry driven periodic upskilling initiatives.
Entrepreneurship
Development cell (EDC)
Helps students in exploring entrepreneurial opportunities.
Students are encouraged to engage in practical's making them industry ready
World-class campus in a tranquil environment
Best-in-class laboratories and workshops for practical exposure
