Objectives
To cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among students and faculty by encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
To assist students in identifying appropriate career pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, and academic background.
To create awareness about higher education opportunities in India and abroad, including postgraduate programmes, research avenues, and interdisciplinary studies.
To guide students in preparing for competitive examinations such as GATE, GRE, TOEFL, CAT, UPSC, and other professional certification pathways.
To promote informed career decision-making through structured counselling and academic mentoring.
To encourage students to explore diverse career options including research, public sector careers, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology domains.
To support holistic student development by fostering clarity in career goals and lifelong learning orientation.
To provide inclusive guidance support for students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure equitable access to career opportunities.
To align career awareness initiatives with institutional academic goals and evolving global education trends.
Functions
Organize career awareness programmes, seminars, and expert talks focusing on higher education, research opportunities, and alternative career pathways.
Conduct career counselling sessions to help students evaluate their aptitude, interests, and long-term professional goals.
Provide guidance on admission processes, entrance examinations, scholarships, and fellowship opportunities for advanced studies.
Facilitate interactions with academicians, researchers, alumni, and professionals to broaden students’ career perspectives.
Maintain and regularly update a repository of information on higher education institutions, competitive exams, scholarships, and career resources.
Identify students requiring personalized career guidance and provide mentoring support where necessary.
Collaborate with departments and academic bodies to integrate career awareness activities into the learning environment.
Track student progression to higher education, research roles, and other professional pursuits for institutional quality enhancement.
Document initiatives and outcomes in coordination with IQAC to support accreditation and continuous improvement processes.
Name of the Member
Role
Designation / Department
Dr. Mahesha K
Chairman
Principal, SKIT
Mr. Appese S D
Convener
Mechanical Engineering
Mrs. Priyanka R
Member
Computer Science & Engineering
Mrs. Deepika R
Member
Civil Engineering
Mrs. Shilpa B M
Member
Electronics & Communications Engineering
Mr.Pavan Kumar
Member
Science & Humanities
Mr. Yuvashri C
Member
Information Science & Engineering