MOU
The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College has established MoUs with leading industries and organizations to support the department’s vision and mission of developing skilled, ethical, and industry-ready professionals. These collaborations provide students and faculty with opportunities for certifications, internships, expert sessions, workshops, research, and hands-on practical exposure through real-world Artificial Intelligence, Data Science related projects and advanced laboratories.
| S.No. | Industry Partner | Nature of Collaboration | Key Outcomes | MoU Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Unnati | The partnership is structured as an ecosystem-building initiative where Intel provides the "blueprint" and branding, while Edgate Technologies acts as the implementation and support partner. | 1. The core of the MoU is setting up a state-of-the-art lab (often called a Centre of Excellence or Intel Unnati Lab) focused on emerging technologies like AI, IoT, FPGA, and Cloud Computing. 2. As the authorized vendor/system integrator, Edgate is responsible for:Infrastructure Setup: Installing Intel-powered hardware (e.g., Edge compute kits, FPGA boards, AI-PC workstations). 3. Providing resource persons to train both students and faculty on Intel-specific software stacks like OpenVINOâ¢, oneAPI. 4. Industry Certification: Students receive Intel co-branded certificates upon successful completion of training modules, significantly boosting their resumes. 5. Intel Unnati Challenges: Participation in the Grand Challenge or Rapid Challenge, where students solve real-world industry problems for cash prizes and potential internship opportunities at Intel. 6. Faculty Development Programs (FDPs): Regular training sessions to update faculty members on the latest technology shifts (e.g., Generative AI) | View |
| 2 | DeepCytes | The Deepcytes MoU is centered on Cyber Defense, Digital Forensics, and Threat Intelligence. Work-Integrated Learning: The partnership acts as a bridge between classroom learning and the security operations center (SOC). The "Cyber-Sovereignty" Focus: Deepcytes often focuses on building a "cybersafe force," meaning the training is designed to produce professionals who can handle national and enterprise-level cyber threats. Faculty-Student Grant Model: This is a rare and valuable feature where the company provides financial or resource-based support (Grants) to incentivize advanced research and specialized certifications (like Red Teaming or OSINT) for both students and teaching staff. | High-Value Internships: Students gain access to real-world projects involving Red Teaming (simulated attacks), Malware Analysis, and Dark Web Intelligence. These aren't just administrative internships; they are technical roles. Specialized Training Grants: These grants often cover the cost of expensive global certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, or Deepcytesâ own DC Academy certifications), making elite training accessible to all socio-economic backgrounds. Career Readiness in SOCs: Students become eligible for roles as Security Analysts or Incident Responders, which currently command some of the highest entry-level salaries in the IT sector. For Faculty: Research & Upskilling Research Grants: Faculty members can leverage Deepcytesâ grants to publish papers on emerging threats like Agentic AI Security or Ransomware Mitigation. Train-the-Trainer (TTT): Faculty are trained to use Deepcytes' proprietary intelligence tools, allowing them to integrate "Cyber Intelligence" modules into the regular engineering or CS curriculum. | View |
| 3 | NASSCOM | Standardization: The MoU ensures that the courses taught at your institute are "Industry Validated." Nasscom acts as the bridge between the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the tech industry. Platform Access: Your institute gets integrated into the FutureSkills Prime platform, which is a massive library of curated learning pathways in 10+ emerging technologies (AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud, etc.).Skill Passport: Every student gets a "Digital Skill Passport" where they accumulate "badges" and "credits" that are recognized by recruiters across the country. | NSQF Aligned Certification: Students earn certificates that are aligned with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). This is a government-backed credential that is often a mandatory filter for many large-scale recruitment drives (like those by TCS, Infosys, and Wipro). Credit Transfer: Under the National Credit Framework (NCrF), credits earned through Nasscom certifications can often be transferred to the student's academic marks/degree, reducing the burden of elective subjects.Talent Connect Portal: Students gain access to Nasscomâs exclusive job portal, which connects certified learners directly to member companies looking for pre-assessed talent. | View |
UG Program in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering is accredited by NBA for 3 years from Academic Year 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27, i.e., up to 30/06/2027.
UG Program in Computer Engineering and Information Technology is accredited by NBA for 3 years from Academic Year 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28, i.e., up to 30/06/2028.
