3750 Engineering students placed in 240+ Multi-National Companies

Placements at an all-time high at Chandigarh University.

3750 Engineering students placed in 240+ Multi-National Companies.

Chandigarh University every year sets new yardsticks as far as placements are concerned. 2018 was no different. As many as 3750 Engineering students were selected during the campus placements atChandigarh University which saw more than 240 multinational companies participated.

“Chandigarh University has established new benchmarks in campus placements for Engineering students in placement session 2018-19 as there was a jump of 30 % in the number of companies thronging campus for recruitments” said Dr R S Bawa, Vice-Chancellor, Chandigarh University.

Global industry giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Hewlett Packard, SAP Labs, Samsung, L&T drafted engineering students as a mammoth jump of 70 percent were witnessed in the number of offers made this year.

Out of the total 240 engineering domain companies, more than 100 MNCs offered packages worth more than Rs 5 LPA while number of companies offering package worth more than RS 10 LPA touched 25 this year. It is prominent that highest package of Rs 31.77 LPA was offered by global E-Commerce giant Amazon.

The placements for Computer Science Engineering and IT branch dominated 2018-19 placement season as more than 2030 students were recruited during campus placements this year. Global IT giant Microsoft has made a hat trick of recruitments at Chandigarh University as it was the third time in a row that it selected CU students, this time the count being 15. Leading IT giants of India Wipro, Capgemini and Mindtree made 394,217 and 101 recruitments respectively.  Also, yet another Global giant IBM conscripted 196 engineering students which is the highest number of selections made in any campus in North India. More than 115 companies with pay packages of as high as Rs.9 LPA curtained around 530 students during the placement season 2018. International Construction Company, Leighton selected more than 15 Civil Engineering students during campus placements with the highest package touching Rs 15 LPA.

While talking about placements of Electronics & Communication and Electrical branches, Vice-Chancellor said, “More than 37 companies recruited 628 engineering students from these branches and the highest package offered touched Rs 10 LPA. While the selection of Electronics & Communication Engineering students were done by top notch telecom & mobile manufacturing companies including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communication, Verizon, Lava; electronics and home appliance companies like Panasonic, Samsung also selected the students from these branches.

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Imagination, Innovation, and creation help the artist within us stay alive | Fine Arts at CU

Imagination, Innovation, and creation help the artist within us stay alive

Indians have always been artistic people and their arts have been a way of life for all of us. This can be traced back to centuries and the colorful cave paintings at Bhimbetka are a testimony of the same. As the pages of antiquity crooked, various artistic marvels of the Indus Valley Civilisation such as pottery, clay work, and other handmade effects attracted the world towards It. Let us not forget that following our independence from the colonial British it was India that made the entire world see the artistic geniuses of the likes of the famous painter M F Hussain. Thus, it is obvious that for a country with an absolutely rich and widespread artistic history as India, there is a huge chunk of the young population who are interested to explore the artist within them.

Fine art is pursued by those who have an artist hidden in them. Fine Art is something that is made purely for beautiful purposes, just for looking pretty or sounding beautiful. Fine Arts typically include areas like sculpture, painting, sketching, music, printmaking, etc. There is a lot of scopes to explore in the field of fine arts as one can work for museums, private collectors, art galleries, etc. or come back to the roots and teach a new generation of students.

By going into Fine Arts, you keep your options open by opting for a generic education, which will form a base for any further specialized education that you want to take up in the future. The Bachelor of Fine arts is a 4-year program which is spreads across one's visualization skills and relates to arts such as drawing and sketching. It helps the students to have a skillful career ahead that is creative and brings out the artist in you.

There are various job opportunities that a student of fine arts can obtain. One can opt for being a 3D artist, art director, graphic artists/designer, editor, art teacher, production artist, furniture designed, creative director, art critic, music teacher, set designer, freelance workers, senior graphic designer, sr. art director, and can render their own self towards various lucrative opportunities that are laid ahead for them. Also, there are specific careers that one can make out of Fine Arts such as animation, several types of designing such as interior designing, graphic designing, and other careers such as visual communication.

Ranked among the top arts colleges in Punjab, University Institute of Film and Visual arts promotes the overall expansion of artistic skills of the students and the manifestation of their creative processes. You will gain a strong groundwork in traditional art forms like drawing, painting, and sculpture, with far-reaching studies in video, installation, performance, photography and digital imaging.

Join Chandigarh University and let the artist within you speak volumes about the talent it possesses.

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Scope and future of BSc Computer Science

By Kuldeep Pathak

- Content Writer

Matching the feet with Technology

The global tech sector is flourishing, of this there is no doubt. From the home to the workplace and beyond, mankind’s limitless need to stay connected is what drives this thirst for more advancement in the field. And though there are those who despise the effect that technology has on us today, many have begun to understand its countless benefits and are beginning to squeeze it.

Information Technology (IT) is a growing field in India, and is looked upon as one of the industries that can generate abundant job opportunities. A science student interested in joining the IT industry is usually confused about the many courses on offer at the undergraduate level and might end up joining a course which might not be as beneficial as some other course

B.Sc. Computer Science is a 3 year undergraduate program which deals with subjects and topics related to computer application and services. Technological implementation of computer systems is the main agenda of the program. The program ranges widely from creating quality professionals and research fellows who are working in every sector of the world today. B.Sc. Computer Science is the study of principles and fundamentals of computers, where latest technologies and trends are the most important topics.

Graduates with this degree have opportunity for the industries like Computer Science and Engineering Consultancies, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Research and Development Agencies and Schools etc. Computer science professionals can also showcase their talent and work as System Integrator, System Analyst among many other job profiles.

The course equips students to work as Software Engineers in renowned IT companies that offer them a decent salary that increases with experience and expertise. It is concerned with understanding, designing, execution and solving issues related to computer systems and applications.

University Institute of Computing at Chandigarh University offers Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science to its students in accordance with the contemporary trends of the Technological world. One of the best Computing institutes in the region, UIC offers a three year undergraduate degree to the students. Students after completing their graduation (BSc) in Computer Science have innumerable opportunities in both public and private sector organizations. Top IT firms welcome students who have completed their graduation in computer science at hefty pay packages. Students can work in entry-level positions like Trainee Programmer, Software - Tester, Computer Scientist, Analyst, Engineer, Administrator and Programmer.

Come, Join Chandigarh University to give your Analytical & Computing skills a new direction and give a bright start to your career. 

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The Never Ending charm of Bachelor of Computer Application

Written by
Kuldeep Pathak, CU

Information Technology (IT) sector has increased its contribution to the GDP of India from 1.2% in 1998 to a whopping 7.7% in 2017 and it is expected to grow to  a staggering market value of US$350 Billion by 2025 with double the number of job opportunities as of now simultaneously generating  a revenue generation of around 7-9%. According to NASSCOM, the IT industry is expected to register a growth of 30 to 32 per cent in the near future whereas the domestic market has already grown by 24 per cent.

Bachelor of Computer Application or BCA is a three-year full-time graduate degree program in Computer Applications. BCA is one of the most sought-after courses in Computers for graduation in a huge number of students who want to shape their careers in the world of Information Technology and its associated service area. BCA is a course which has enough potential to generate employment for fresh graduates right after completion of their graduation. Enrolling into BCA enables a student to get exposed to a great number of opportunities in the job sectors such Banking, Govt. Sector and IT Industry.

Numerous students often undertake positions in the industry after BCA because there are ample opportunities to shape their career. Recently, companies in the IT/ITES fields including some big names as TCS, Wipro and Cognizant are displaying growing interest in recruiting BCA graduates for various posts in their organizations.

Though, choosing electives attentively might not be a big deal when one starts his/her graduation but it certainly makes a huge difference to your career. For instance, if you want to study further after BCA, you can choose pathway electives like Artificial Intelligence, you can also opt for pathway electives like Javascript, Front-End Web Development, App Development, etc.

BCA graduates have good scope in jobs as a Web Developer, Web Designer, Network Administrator, System Manager, Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Software Tester, etc depending on the skills you acquire during your BCA. Various companies, organizations, and MNCs such as Wipro, Infosys, HCL Technologies, TCS, Capegemini, Tech Mahindra, etc. offer the above-mentioned jobs to BCA candidates.

BCA offers tons of opportunities to students who are always ready to learn and are not afraid to work hard. One needs to be open to learning new skills and grabbing opportunities coming their way apart from having just the bookish knowledge to grow smoothly. This will help the students gain experience and learn about real-world challenges.

University Institute of Computing (UIC) at Chandigarh University is one of the best colleges in Punjab, North India to get a degree in Computer Applications. Its hands-on approach paves the way for a smooth change to the workforce after graduation. You will be equipped with the best knowledge, skills and passion to succeed in any number of computing professions this versatile degree prepares you for.

If you’re someone who is always open to new experiences, then the I.T. sector will welcome you with open arms!

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Why to Join University Institute of Legal Studies at Chandigarh University

Legal education is a very widespread career choice in any country and certainly one of the most appreciated professions with a wide range of career potentials. It has experienced a number of changes in the last two decades which have aided the young aspiring students who want to pursue this prestigious domain of education. At present there are more than 10, 00,000 advocates in India and the number is swelling with 50,000 new enrollments every year. It is an attractive profession with wide career prospects in the future such as Indian Legal Services, Litigation, Taxation, Corporate Management, Administrative Services and so on.

As Indian Economy is growing at a steady pace the demand for skilled professionals in the field of law is going up too simultaneously making the traditional work for lawyers stay strong and competent along with a surge in their mandate too. Gone are the days when black robes and courtrooms where the bread and butter of lawyers. From upscale corporate offices to jobs in movies and the media, lawyers have swayed away from the orthodox practices and now are very much a part of the real world.

Talks are on to expand the scope for legal practice in India and open the gates for law graduates so that they can expect better job opportunities. Legal education has been liberalized in India which ultimately will help to raise the standard of legal awareness.

Choosing the right law school where the administration has a vision and understanding of where the legal market is headed is very important. University School of Legal Studies at Chandigarh University has been ranked one of the best law colleges in Punjab for being the centre of distinguished legal research and learning. UILS is committed to provide intra disciplinary skills to its students and makes them understand various complications of the legal world by making them smart, presentable and confident in voicing their opinion. It provides a fully effective placement program that narrows the gap between the students and legal profession by regularly breeding opportunities for the students.  

Chandigarh University has the largest student friendly ambience with amalgamation of culture and diversity.

Join, Chandigarh University and give your career a new guiding light.  

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Scope of Hotel and Hospitality Management in India

With the dawn of globalization and automation, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of service segment. Hotel Management is amongst the fastest growing sectors and is offering expanded career prospects. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the Hospitality & Tourism sector employs more than 235 million people worldwide annually. It creates a platform for the aspiring students to get well versed with required Practical and Management know-how. The right skill-set and aptitude can help hopefuls to build an insightful career in the Hospitality sector.

Hospitality & Tourism is a highly Occupation oriented career prospect which is professionally inspiring and personally rewarding. Academic excellence in Hospitality Management helps the students focus on the inside outs of Hospitality industry which is quickly proving to be a lucrative career provider. It not only provides classroom studies but also offers hands on work experience in many operational segments. Students who complete their courses in Hotel Management are absorbed in various positions.

With the increase in Globalization Hospitality world has become one of the premiere choices of students as it not only offers Global exposure but also gives them an opportunity to diversify their career options from Food Service to Accommodation to Catering and so on. With the increasing number of worthwhile career options Hospitality industry has a constant requirement of students who can do well at the top most level. 

UniversityInstitute of Tourism & Hospitality Management at Chandigarh University offers specialized programs that are well suited for all those aspiring students who want to give a prominent start to their niche career in Hospitality world. UITHM is home to best in class professionals, hospitality leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow who are tutored in concurrence with latest developments in the sector. With the likes of Walt Disney, The Taj, Oberoi group, The Hyatt, Vistara, Jet Airways being the core group of recruiters, the highest package offered was 18 Lacs per annum. Equipped with the internationally skilled faculty, UITHM peculiarly balances the theoretical and practical fundamentals of education with real life understanding.

Join Chandigarh University and give rightful directions to your career with North India’s Leading Educational Hub.

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Bank recruitment in the FY 19

Despite facing cash crisis and other major issues, various state-owned banks including State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank are expected to go ahead with staffing of about one lakh personnel in the current financial year to match up with the requirement of new-age banking needs and grow their business.

The number is more than double the number of people hired by these banks in the last two years. Notably, PSU banks collectively hired 95,000 in last two years for positions like clerk, management trainees and probationary officers excluding the number of lateral hirings done by the bank.

PSU banks are likely to proceed for specialist recruitment such as wealth management, analytics and customer services simultaneously enabling the State-owned banks to be competitive post the battle with huge number of bad assets.

The need to change the culture of PSUs to extract business can be seen in their hiring patterns. They are now focusing on hiring talent in line with new age as well as private/multinational creditors which will in turn yield results over a period of time

The PSUs are hiring more officers and few clerks. Barring State Bank of India, 20 per cent of total employees in PSBs fall in the category of clerks. The SBI has currently around 45 per cent employees as clerks.

MBA at Chandigarh University

University School of Business (USB), ranked among the Best Management Colleges in Punjab has earned recognition for its unique style of teaching & experiential learning. The attribute that makes learning business management exclusive at USB is its specialized approach paired with a research focus, innovation culture and entrepreneurship zeal backed by world-class facilities. Recognizing USB's high standing among the best B-School of the region, various top-notch companies have collaborated with us to have the best industry sponsored courses and lab facilities.

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