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EDUCATIONAL  OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Centurion University is dedicated to expanding its educational mission beyond the campus through impactful outreach activities. These endeavours extend to local schools, the broader community, and voluntary student-run initiatives, aligning with the university’s commitment to social responsibility and knowledge dissemination. The educational outreach initiatives are tailored to provide specialized education, foster community engagement, and empower students to contribute actively to local and global communities.

 

Tailored Lectures and Demonstrations:

  1. customization Based on Audience Needs
  • For Students:
    • Specialized lectures that align with course curricula, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
    • Emphasis on experiential learning through live demonstrations, practical projects, and lab work.
  • For Industry Professionals:
    • Short-term, topic-specific lectures designed to upgrade skills and enhance professional knowledge.
    • Industry-driven content addressing real-time challenges and advanced applications.
  • For the General Public:
    • Simplified, accessible content in demonstrations aimed at fostering community awareness, especially in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability.
  1. Expert Instructors and Facilitators
  • Faculty Expertise:
    CUTM’s lectures are delivered by experienced faculty with strong academic backgrounds and industry experience.
  • Guest Speakers:
    Regularly invites industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to conduct specialized lectures and share insights.
  • Hands-On Mentors:
    Practical sessions are often led by experts skilled in translating theory into actionable solutions.
  1. Diverse Areas of Focus

CUTM offers tailored lectures and demonstrations across a wide range of fields:

  • Engineering and Technology:
    • Robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and IoT.
    • Demonstrations in advanced manufacturing techniques, programming, and hardware design.
  • Agriculture and Food Technology:
    • Precision farming, hydroponics, post-harvest technologies, and sustainable practices.
    • Hands-on demonstrations in soil testing, crop analysis, and food processing equipment.
  • Health Sciences and Wellness:
    • Public health awareness, clinical practices, telemedicine, and diagnostic tools.
    • Live sessions on first aid, mental health strategies, and fitness regimens.
  • Management and Entrepreneurship:
    • Business strategy, startup management, marketing innovations, and financial analytics.
    • Case studies and simulations tailored to entrepreneurship development.
  • Vocational Training and Skills Development:
    • Courses in carpentry, welding, tailoring, and digital literacy to enhance employability.
    • Demonstrations include step-by-step techniques for hands-on application.
  1. Hands-On Demonstrations
  • Lab-Based Demonstrations:
    Conducted in state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest tools and technologies.
  • Field Demonstrations:
    On-site sessions in farms, workshops, or industrial setups for applied learning.
  • Virtual Demonstrations:
    Online sessions using virtual labs, simulation tools, and live-streamed expert-led experiments for remote participants.

 

Subject Diversity: 1. Engineering and Technology

CUTM offers a variety of engineering and technology programs aimed at equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills:

  • Mechanical Engineering: Advanced manufacturing, robotics, and industrial design.
  • Civil Engineering: Sustainable construction practices, infrastructure development, and smart cities.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Renewable energy systems, IoT, and automation.
  • Computer Science and IT: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Agriculture and Food Technology

With a focus on sustainability and innovation, CUTM offers programs in:

  • Agricultural Sciences: Precision farming, agribusiness, and organic farming techniques.
  • Food Technology: Food processing, preservation, and quality control.
  • Horticulture and Aquaculture: Specialized fields in sustainable fisheries and crop sciences.

          Health and Allied Sciences

CUTM emphasizes the importance of healthcare education through diverse programs:

  • Pharmacy: Drug development, clinical research, and pharmaceutical management.
  • Public Health: Community health, epidemiology, and healthcare policies.
  • Nursing and Paramedical Sciences: Critical care, emergency response, and clinical practice.

          Management and Business Studies

CUTM prepares future leaders with programs that combine theory with practical experience:

  • Entrepreneurship Development: Startup management, innovation, and business incubation.
  • Financial Management: Investment strategies, banking systems, and accounting.
  • Marketing and Analytics: Digital marketing, consumer behavior, and market research.

Vocational and Skill Development Programs

CUTM focuses on empowering students with practical skills and certifications:

  • Automotive Technology: Hands-on training in automotive engineering and maintenance.
  • Tailoring and Fashion Design: Vocational courses for self-employment opportunities.
  • IT and Digital Literacy: Certifications in programming, web development, and software tools.

Hands-On Activities: Educational outreach incorporates hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive demonstrations to make learning more engaging and practical, helping students grasp complex concepts.

Mentoring and Guidance: In addition to lectures, Centurion University provides mentoring and guidance to students, assisting them in setting academic and career goals and offering advice on how to achieve them.

 

Community Engagement:

Community Workshops: The University extends outreach to the local community through workshops and seminars on topics like financial literacy, healthcare awareness, and entrepreneurship.

Skill Development: Community-focused programs emphasize skill development for individuals of all ages, including vocational training, computer literacy, and personal development courses.

 

Health and Wellness Initiatives: Centurion University hosts health and wellness programs, providing information on healthy living, nutrition, and mental health.

Cultural and Artistic Endeavors: The university organizes events related to cultural and artistic education, including music, art, and performances.

Collaborations: Active collaboration with local organizations and community leaders enhances the reach and impact of educational outreach programs, creating a more profound and lasting effect on the communities involved.

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Endeavours to Enhance Access to Basic Services for All

Centurion University has been extending its services in the name of skill development courses such as light motor vehicle driving and heavy motor vehicle driving training to the unemployed rural and urban people. Centurion University has been providing free awareness camps and handed over the free plants  to the rural people through tissue culture plantation centre at the campus for uplifting rural farmers in and around vizianagaram. Centurion University has been offering sewing machine operation  training to the rural women for shaping their lives and empowering them for their living. Centurion University has registered its skill courses in collaboration with NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation ) for its authenticity.

 Contribution to Policy Making at All Levels to Combat Multidimensional Poverty.

At the Local, Regional, and National Levels

Centurion University in collaboration with Gram Tarang Inclusive Development Services (GTIDS) imparted NABARD sponsored IIBF training to over 4000+ business correspondent agents and designed integrated BBA programme exclusively for its business correspondent agents. The BBA programme is designed to help candidates to acquire the essential knowledge of finance, banking in general along with entrepreneurial skills in particular. Over 1000 business correspondent agents enrolled in this programme. Gram Tarang Inclusive Development Services ( GTIDS ) is active in financial inclusion space and working as business correspondent for technology companies and various banks. GTIDS recruited 10000+ bank mitras in over 30,000 villages for 16 banks across 15 states. GTIDS opened over 1.7 crore no-frill accounts, including 81 lakh accounts under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana ( PMJDY ). Gram Tarang Inclusive Development Services disbursed more than Rs 430 crore micro finance loans to over 1,60,000 beneficiaries under Mudra Scheme. Gram Tarang Inclusive Development Services( GTIDS ) developed their own technology in 2018 and signed agreements with 8 banks. It is currently operating in 11 states across 5000+ business correspondent locations. GTIDS extended Soyog loans in association with Andhra Pradesh Gramina Vikas Bank ( APGVB ). GTIDS has been extending Jagananna Thodu Loans ( Andhra Pradesh State Government Sponsored ) in association with APGVB. GTIDS has been extending agri and agri allied loans in association with State Bank of India. GTIDS has been extending Mudra loans in association with Panjab National Bank.

 

This Apparel Manufacturing Unit offers skill training courses from basic to advanced levels to prepare trainees for career advancement and better wages, upgrade the knowledge and skill levels of the existing workforce and facilitate the training of trainers employed at various training centres in the country.

Differently-abled youth are trained in this Unit with the aim of making them competent, capable and confident in gaining employment or starting entrepreneurial ventures and thereby becoming accepted as an important and respected part of their community and society.  It is worth mentioning that few of these differently-abled trainees are girls, out of which about 50-60% are from nearby village communities. The entire training is provided in residential mode.

In general, trainees belong to below poverty line (BPL) families, and mobilization is done from the remotest parts of Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh (Panchayati Raj Department conducts Job Melas at Gram Panchayat, Block Office & District Headquarters) and informal channels of a well-managed team of field workers.

The Apparel Manufacturing Unit offers skill training courses with the following major objectives:

  1. Sensitization and amplification of advanced sewing technology
  2. Training Delivery of School/ College Dropout youth from rural poor families
  3. RPL & Up-skilling of those working in the apparel industry for better wages and career progression
  4. Training of Trainers in the apparel skills ecosystem in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
  5. Economic empowerment of the marginalised communities, especially from remote and difficult geographies, towards earning a livelihood with pride and dignity.

Centurion University is unwavering in its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 1, which aims to eradicate poverty in all its forms. Through various initiatives, educational programs, and community engagement, the university strives to empower individuals and communities, particularly those in need, with the knowledge and skills to uplift themselves economically and socially, contributing to the global effort to eliminate poverty.

Community Engagements: 

Centurion University`s commitment to community engagement is focused on working with local communities to conduct awareness camps on poverty-related challenges. It includes extending skill-building opportunities, encouraging income-generation programs, and encouraging   the students and faculty to involve in various aresearch projects aimed at eradication of poverty. Centurion University seeks to promote   economic and social empowerment within the community through these drives and rendering its services towards the eradication of the poverty.

Electric Vehicle Assembly and Service Technology (E-V Unit)

The goal of this Electric Vehicle (EV) Unit is to transform the transportation sector by offering environmentally friendly and reasonably priced electric vehicles that cater to the demands of contemporary consumers. The unit is committed to creating and producing groundbreaking electric vehicles that are not only practical but also sophisticated and enjoyable to drive.

The University is committed to actively involving students in the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs). To achieve this goal, the university provides candidates with comprehensive knowledge about EVs and related subjects. The aim is to train students to understand the workings of EVs and their recent trends. The university involves students in designing the full-scale power train for EVs, which enhances their employability. This unit bridges the gap between conventional learning methods and application-based learning processes for the students, empowering them with the skills to face future challenges.

  • To provide candidates with in-depth and detailed knowledge about electric vehicles and the subject associated.
  • To get expertise in the basics of power converter operation
  • To design the full-scale power train for electric vehicles.
  • To know the Battery Management System Design and Control.
  • To get Hands-on Experience to design the Electric VehicleTo Get in-depth Knowledge

 

Academics

Centurion University through its academic academic programs and research activities are designed to entitling the students with the knowledge and perquisite skills required to communicate poverty-related challenges, consequently, contributing to the righteous cause of suppressing the poverty on a national and global scale.

Drone

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are aircraft without a human

 pilot on board. They have become increasingly popular and are used in various fields for numerous applications.

Objective –
  • To understand the basic principles of drone
  • To gain practical experience in operating drones through hands-on flight training sessions.
  • To develop proficiency in using drones for data capture and survey purposes and learn techniques for
  • processing and analysing the acquired data using software tools.
  • To learn about safety protocols, regulations, and best practices for responsible drone operation.
  • To understand airspace regulations, privacy concerns, and industry-specific guidelines to ensure safe and legal drone usage in various applications.CUTM –AP has DGCA certified RPTO center to provide assistance and train drone pilots. We have smart

drone classroom and simulation lab to provide training.

Drones are a rapidly evolving technology with the potential to transform various industries and everyday life. As advancements continue, their applications and capabilities are expected to expand significantly

Research

Centurion University has been concentrating on its research activities through its research centres by which it is making endeavours for the advancements in various fields such as Aadhar linked payment system, tissue culture etc.

Entrepreneurship 

All the Students and faculty at the University are instructed to have a scientific temper that promotes innovative ideas and business ventures.

Social Impact

Centurion University has extended efforts to acquire and work with various villages in this area. The ultimate goal of this endeavour is to help local farmers learn more about and be better at acquiring and using sustainable farming methods. This will help and improve the farming landscape in these communities in the long term and eradicate the poverty. 

 

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Enrolment of students from the lowest 20% of the household income bracket

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Centurion University targets to admit students from the lowest 20% of household income brackets. The university colludes with the Government of India’s Reservation Laws, providing a considerable percentage of seats to the various categories of students such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. Since the University has been rendering its services across the various regions within India. It is targeting to uplift the demographic profile of the people by extending its services in the form of higher education. On account of achieving the targeted outcomes, Centurion University has been doing the following.

  1. Financial Aid and Scholarships: The University has evolved a vigorous financial aid system by itself and has also connected to various Government and Non-Government organizations for scholarships and grants in order to reach the particular needs of financially depressed students. Apart from it, the students who scored 90% and above marks in intermediate or at 10+2 level will be granted a scholarship worth of ₹ 25,000  per year sponsored by Aditham Lakshmana Rao and Seshamma Memorial Trust”.
  2. Application Fee Waivers: The University charges no tuition fee for low-income students. This encourages them to apply and explore their educational options.
  3. Support Services: The University extends exhaustive support services such as tutoring, counselling, mentoring and skill oriented programs to help the students from distinct backgrounds in order to make them to succeed academically and personally.

By executing these strategies, Centurion University not only enhancing the  access to higher education for students from the lowest income profile  but also extending the financial aid  to decrease the educational inequality, fostering diversity, and promoting social mobility in India.

 

Graduation Completion Targets for Students

Centurion University confirms graduation completion targets for students through the mix of financial, academic, and support initiatives. Following are the certain strategies for Indian universities:

  1. Financial Assistance:
  • Need-Based Scholarships: Offers scholarships specifically tailored to low-income students, covering tuition, fees, and living expenses. In the year 2021- 2022, it has been extended an amount of ₹ 2,13,51,250 to the total number of 143 students benefited from scholarships out of 361 students and  in the year 2022-2023, an amount of ₹ 2,11,48,050 to  a total number of 134 students benefited from scholarships out of 495 students. In the year 2023-2024, it has been extended an Amount of  ₹88,26,800 to a total number of  597 students who benefited from scholarships out of 1433  

Tuition Fee Flexibility:

    • Deferred Payment Plans:  It is the policy of the Centurion university that it is allowing the students to pay tuition fees in deferred payments to reduce their financial burden. At the time of COVID, the University had facilitated the deferred payments by a year. At present, the University permits all of its students to pay the tuition fee minimum of two instalments.
  1. Academic Support:
    • Remedial Classes: The Deans of distinctive schools are in finding the learners of various programmes and  extending remedial classes as extra  support in specific subjects.
  1. Mentorship and Counselling:
    • Mentorship Programs: The University has a rigorous committed mentorship program in place of where faculty members guide and support students.

By executing these strategies, Centurion University significantly improves the graduation rates for students. In the year 2023, the overall pass percentage of students is 80. These measures thereby accord to social equity and reduce educational disparities..

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Grievance

CUTMAP Grievance Service

 

Students can register their grievance in the Registrar mail I’d which is registrar@cutmap.ac.in, for redressal of their individual cases.

You can use the form below send us your grievance.

Student Grievance Redressal Committee

Ombudsperson

Name: Prof. P. Mallikarjuna Rao
Email: pmraoauece@yahoo.com
Mobile: 9247149103

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Prof. G S N Raju

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He has been one of the Toppers throughout his academic career. PUC 11th Ranker, in entire Andhra University. Did B.E and M.E First Class Distinction with First Rank from Andhra University. ALL Branches 1st Year B.E. Topper with CGPA of 10/10 – Unbroken Record till Today. Did his Ph.D in IIT Kharagphur.

  1. Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering for 34 years in Andhra University
  2. At present he is Honorary Distinguished Professor in Andhra University.
  3. Taught B.Techs and M.Techs of IIT Kharagphur during 1984-87.
  4. Obtained Highest Faculty Performance Index of 99.37% – Unbroken Record till Today
  5. Delivered several research talks in the University of Paderborn and also in the University Karlsruhe, Germany in 1994 as Visiting Professor.
  6. Head of the Department, ECE, AU College of Engineering (A), Andhra University during 1992-95.
  7. Chairman Board of Studies in ECE, AU for 6 years.
  8. Chairman Board of Studies in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, AU for 6 years.
  9. Coordinator, Center for Bio-Medical Engineering, AU for 10 years.
  10. Coordinator, Center for EMI/EMC, AU for 10 years.
  11. Dean faculty of Engineering in 2011.
  12. Vice-Principal, AU College of Engineering (A) in 2011.
  13. Dean R&D for 3 years.
  14. Principal, AU College of Engineering (A) during 2011-13.
  15. Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University for 3 years during 2013-16.
  16. In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University in 2015.
  17. Convener of ICET 2010 and ICET 2011.
  18. Chairman of ICET for 3 years.
  19. Member of Senate, AU for the last 9 years.
  20. Vice-Chairman IETE, Visakhapatnam Center for 4 years
  21. Chairman IETE, Visakhapatnam Center for 4 years
  22. Chairman Society of EMC Engineers, Visakhapatnam Chapter for 20 years
  23. Joint Secretary Society of EMC Engineers, Bangalore
  24. AU College of Engineering (A) has become Best Government Engineering College by Star News in 2011 and 2012.
  25. Under his Vice-Chancellorship AU got 3.6/4 in NAAC with „A‟ Grade – Second Highest among State Universities in India.
  26. AU became Best University in Andhra Pradesh with „A‟ Grade given by AP Govt.
  27. AU became Best University in NSS in India. Received One Lakh Cash Prize with a trophy from Hon‟ble President of INDIA in Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2014
  28. AU became Best University in Research in India. Adjudged by Gujarat Technical University
  29. AU became Best University in India in Employability through Skill Development in 2015 during World Education Summit.
  30. AU appeared in International Ranking between the range of 600-800 in the World
  31. Chairman of Several NAAC committees
  32. Convener of Several AICTE Committees over the last 20 years
  33. Member of Several NBA Expert Committees over the last 20 years
  34. Technical Expert for the Selection of Japanese Fellowships for 3 years.
  35.  
  1. Published about 435 technical papers in National/International Journals and proceedings.
  2. Guided 55 Ph.D.s.
  3. Guided more than 250 M.E theses.
  4. Convener, AU Research Forum for 3 years
  5. Chief Convener, AU Research Forum for 3 years
  6. Successfully completed several R&D projects supported by DRDO, MHRD, AICTE, etc.
  7.  
  1. Chaired Several Technical Sessions in International Conferences, Conducted by MIT-USA, China, Czech Republic, Germany and India
  2. Conducted 25 National and International Conferences as Chairman/Convener.
  3. Recipient of “The State Best Teacher Award‟ from Sri N. Chandra Babu Naidu, Hon‟ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1999.
  4. “The Best Research Award‟ from His Excellency Sri Krishan Kant, Hon‟ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh in 1994.
  5. “National IETE Award‟ for his best Research guidance in India from Hon‟ble Union Minister for heavy industries Santosh Mohan Dev, Govt. of India, New Delhi in 2005.
  6. “Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award” for the Best Academician of the year 2007.
  7. The National EMC Engineer of the Year Award, 2008.
  8. “Eminent Electronic and Communication Engineer” 2012 from Institution of Engineers (India)
  9. “National Award for Teaching Excellence” by Indus Foundation during Indo-American Education Summit in Hyderabad in 2014.
  10. “Rashtriya Vikas Shiromani Award” in the field of education by Delhi Telugu Academy in 2013.
  11. “Mother Teresa International Award” from Sri Justice Shyamal Sen, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and Former Governor of West Bengal on January 2014.
  12. “ICON in Education Award” by her Excellency, Margeret Alva, Governor of Rajastan in Jodhpur on February 2014.
  13. “Udyoga Ratan Award” by Delhi Telugu Academy in 2014.
  14. Addressed 12,000 leaders in Indian Student Parliament in Pune on the invitation from Sri T.N. Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner in January 2014.
  15. Conferred with Colonel Rank by Director, General of NCC, Ministry of Defense, Govt. of India in Delhi in 2014.
  16. Listed in the Book “Who is Who in the World‟ published by Marquis, USA.
  17. “National Service Scheme Best University Excellence Award” from the President of India, New Delhi
  18. Appointed as “Brand Ambassador for Swachch Visakha” by Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon‟ble Union Minister for Rural and Urban Development, Govt. of India
  19. Appointed as “Brand Ambassador for Times of India”
  20. Honored with “Best Citizen Award” by Visakha Samacharam Daily in 2015.
  21. “Lifetime Achievement Award – 2015 for his outstanding performance and lasting contribution to Academic and Research in India” from Vietnam National University, Vietnam.
  22. “National Award for Research Excellence” by Indus Foundation during Indo-American Education Summit 2016.
  23. Received a letter of Higher Appreciation from Hon‟ble Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for taking Andhra University to International Ranking.
  24. Received “Outstanding Academician of India” by Journalist Magazine-2017.
  25. Recipient of Rabindranath Tagore Memorial award from Governor of West Bengal for his outstanding contribution in education, in Kolkata, February 2020.
  26.  
  1. “News Maker of 2013” by Yo! Vizag Monthly Magazine
  2. “Champion of Education” by RED Magazine (Monthly)
  3. “Chaduvulo, Vyakthithwam lo Raraju” by Andhra Jyothi
  4. “Prapamcha Prakhyatha Acharya Sikhamani” by Right News
  5. “Recordula Raraju” by Eenadu Daily News Paper
  6. “Upakulapathi – Vidya Dalapathi” by Vaartha Daily News Paper
  7. “Rajaina Samanyude” by Leader Daily News Paper
  8. “Chaduvula Raraju” by Vaarta Daily News Paper
  9. “Best Citizen” by Visakhasamacharam Daily News Paper
  10. Delivered several talks in All India Radio and Private FM stations
  11. Participated with invitation in several TV Shows
  1. Authored 11 Text Books
  2. “Antennas and Wave Propagation”, Pearson Education (Singapore).
  3. “Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines”, Pearson Education Publishers (Singapore)
  4. “Electronic Devices and Circuits” IK International Publishers, New Delhi.
  5. “Microwave Engineering”, IK International Publishers, New Delhi.
  6. “Radar Engineering and Navigational Aids”, IK International Publishers, New Delhi.
  7. Electromagnetic Field Theory for AU SDE, 2007 (jointly authored).
  8. Electronics- I Laboratory textbook for AU SDE, 2007(jointly authored).
  9. Antennas and Wave Propagation for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  10. Microwave Engineering for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  11. Radar Engineering for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  12. Microwave Communication Laboratory Textbook for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  1. Fellow of DAAD (Germany)
  2. Life Fellow of Institution of Electronics and Communication Engineers
  3. Life Fellow of Institution of Engineers
  4. Life Fellow of Society of EMC Engineers
  5. Life Fellow of Marine Engineers
  6. Life Senior Member of Computer Society of India
  7. Life Member of Indian Society of Technical Education
  8. Senior Member of IEEE, USA
  9. Honorary Fellow of AP Academy of Sciences
  10. Honorary Fellow of Chemical Engineers Association of India
  11. Life member of Society of Biomedical Engineering
  12. Life member of Instrument Society of India
  1. He represented Andhra University in weight lifting.
  2. He was “Mr. Andhra University College of Engineering”
  3. He was Andhra University Gold Medalist in 10Km, 5Km running.
  4. He was a Trained Boxer.
  5. He was a Gold Medalist in Shot Put in IIT Kharagpur
  6. He was a Gold Medalist in Shot Put in Visakhapatnam District, in Veterans

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Dr. Prasanta Kumar Mohanty

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Prof. Prasanta Kumar Mohanty Ph.D.
A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering with MBA and PhD in the area of Supply Chain Management. 28 years of teaching and academic administration experience. The academic interest lies in teaching courses; Quantitative Techniques, Operations Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Design and Service Operation Management.

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10 Reasons Why Engineers Can Be Successful Entrepreneurs

When we think about entrepreneurs, we usually think about MBA and BBA graduates, but the fact is, that several things can make engineering graduates outstanding entrepreneurs. The engineering field is not only limited to the IT sectors; nowadays, engineering graduates are also coming up with new ideas to run their own companies. If you are wondering what the extra advantages that make engineers better entrepreneurs are, here we will discuss some. Before moving further, let’s learn about some Indian engineers who have made their identities as successful entrepreneurs.

 

Famous engineers who are successful entrepreneurs in India!

  1. Sachin Bansal & Binny Bansal | Co-Founders, Flipkart

Flipkart is one of the biggest e-commerce platforms in India that Sachin and Binny Bansal established. Both of them graduated in computer engineering from IIT Delhi.

 

  1. Vijay Shekhar Sharma | Founder, Paytm

Paytm is one of the most famous UPI platforms in India that is trusted by billions. This amazing application was developed by Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who completed his graduation from Delhi College of engineering, and now he is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in India.

 

  1. Bhavish Aggarwal & Ankit Bhati | Co-Founders, Ola Cabs

Ola Cabs have simplified the process of booking a cab, and Bhavish Agarwal and Ankit Bhati developed this idea. Bhavish pursued his BTech degree in computer science from IIT Bombay, and Ankit completed his B.Tech in mechanical engineering and his M-Tech in CAD and automation from IIT Bombay.

 

  1. Deepinder Goyal & Pankaj Chaddah | Co-Founders, Zomato

This is undoubtedly a platform that everyone knows about. This platform was developed by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chadda. Deepinder completed his integrated masters in mathematics and computing from IIT Delhi, and Pankaj also completed his studies at IIT Delhi.

 

Only a few of the entrepreneurs belong to engineering platforms, and if we look at the international level, we have examples like Bill gates and Elon Musk. Have you ever imagined why engineers are making the best entrepreneurs across the globe? It is something more than bouncing ideas. During the 4 years of engineering, they develop some amazing skills that will help them to make a business work in the future. Let’s look at the 10 reasons engineers can make great entrepreneurs.

  1. Engineers are great innovators

The first reason is the ability to bounce unique ideas that can be helpful to people. They can develop some logical and innovative ideas that make them great entrepreneurs.

 

  1. Engineers can grab the opportunities

Engineers can find out the opportunities and also have the ability to use them. Because of their practice of studying in a competitive environment, they know how to use the opportunities to succeed. This quality is needed in entrepreneurs.

 

  1. Engineers never give up easily

Engineers have the mindset to keep going without losing hope. Even if they face failure, they come up with new tactics in no time. This emotional strength is very much needed to run a business.

 

  1. Engineers know how to plan

They are experienced in working on several projects, and that’s why they know how to plan things properly. They also know how to stick to a plan besides having backup ideas.

 

  1. Engineers know how to work with a team

During their student life, they mostly work on projects as groups, which is how they can work in a team. To become a successful entrepreneur, one needs to know how to keep the team together and also, the person should know how to work with the team

 

  1. Engineers are trustworthy

Engineers who are experienced in working with their team members know how much trust matters. They are amazing team players as they know how to trust their team members and be truthful. They are usually excellent at building relationships with the customers or the clients, which is a necessary quality of an entrepreneur.

 

  1. Engineers can make practical decisions.

They are usually rational and can look at things from a practical point of view. It helps them to remain calm and think rationally in any critical situation. It is essential to calculate the feasibility in every single step to properly set up a business; in that case, rational thinking is highly needed. While setting up a business, it is crucial to think rationally more than emotionally.

 

  1. Engineers want to grow their knowledge

Knowledge is important in every field, and if you have enough knowledge, you can develop new strategies to reach your goals. They are always up to learn new things. That’s why they become successful entrepreneurs.

  1. Engineers have great problem-solving skills

They come with excellent problem-solving skills, and during their 4 years of engineering, they develop some crucial skills that are very much needed to start and run a business successfully. This is another reason why engineers can make great entrepreneurs.

 

  1. Engineers have a good technical knowledge 

In the era of technology, every field needs enough technical support, and this is where engineers have the privilege. Engineers have a good hand in the technical field. That’s why they know how to solve the technical issues of their businesses and how to make the business a success.

 

Ending words

Entrepreneurship is all about skills, and if we talk about engineering students, we can see that during the 4 years of engineering, they develop several crucial skills that can make them amazing entrepreneurs. You can also consider this career option if you are an aspiring engineer. CUTM is one of the top engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar that can offer you in-depth knowledge about this field so that you can build yourself in the future.

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