QAC and Women Grievance & Sexual Harassment Cell of AIMS, conducted a Seminar on “Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Harassment” on 17th April, 2025 for UG and MBA First Year Students.
Resource Person: Mrs. Suja Sukumaran, Liaison Officer- Enfold Trust, Worked for UNICEF Projects, Women and Child Department. imparts Awareness Training for POSH, POCSO, Child Rights and Life skills. She has worked as a Court appointed Volunteer in an Organisation called Voices for Children, California for Juveniles for conflicts with law in San Diego, California and also worked as Media Correspondent in the US.
Highlights: The Session was conducted with the primary aim of educating the students about the nature, consequences and preventive measures related to sexual harassment in various settings, particularly at the workplace, Educational Institutions and Social daily life. The session emphasized on the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment and also provided valuable insights into the definition and types of Sexual Harassment, citing real life cases and legal frameworks.
Students were able to get insights on the various Laws Prevailing to Sexual Harassment and gained knowledge on what constitutes Sexual Harassment and its various forms. Students also became familiar with the laws and policies such as POSH and POCSO Act.
Workshop on “Protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP Management for Startups” was organized by the IQAC, Institution’s Innovation Council and Entrepreneurship Cell for MBA students.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Harish Kumar P, Practicing Advocate, Principal, Aditya College of Law.
Highlights of the Session::
The resource person elaborated on the legal framework governing IPRs in India, covering essential laws such as the Patents Act, 1970; Trademarks Act, 1999; Copyright Act, 1957; Design Act, 2000; The Geographical Indications Act, 1999; The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Act, 2000 and other relevant legislation and provided insights into various aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Attendees also gained practical knowledge of patent filing procedures and trademark registration, crucial for startups looking to establish their brand identity. The session included discussions on real-life case studies with special focus on implications to startups that highlighted the importance of securing intellectual property and the consequences of violation of law.
The resource person emphasized the role of intellectual property in fostering innovation and economic growth, urging participants to integrate IP management into their business strategies.
The workshop successfully enhanced participants’ understanding of IPRs and their significance in safeguarding business innovations. The interactive session allowed attendees to clarify doubts and explore legal strategies for intellectual property management.
The IQAC, Institution’s Innovation Council & Placement Cell of AIMS organised a Pre-Placement workshop in Association with Back 2 Basiics on 27th March, 2025 for UG students.
Resource Person: Mr. Lohitaksha Ranganathan. Trainer from Back2Basiics.
Highlights: Mr. Lohitaksha Ranganathan provided valuable information on how B2B helps students.
He had interacted with students about Applicant Training System, Concept of Business environment, Uses of AI tools, S.W.O.T concepts and Changing Corporate Landscape.
The workshop has provided valuable insights on various job descriptions and skill sets required to acquire their dream careers.
Seminar on Skills for Tommorow was organised by IQAC & Institution’s Innovation Council in association with International Skill Development Corporation on 26th March 2025 for UG final year students.
Resource person Mr.Anupam Dubey, ISDC. Highlights: The resource person has emphasized the significance of acquiring masters degree from abroad. The students are offered top tier educational programs along with boosting career opportunities with global exposure and adapting to the new ventures through internships.
Workshop on “Startup Planning: Legal, Ethical and Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs”, in Association with “MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Government of India”, organized by IQAC, Institution’s Innovation Council & Entrepreneurship Cell of AIMS on 17th March 2025 for final year UG & MBA students.
Guest Speaker:Mr. Gopinath Rao, Ex. Deputy Director, MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Government of India.
Highlights: 1) The resource person emphasised the role of Central and State governments in Startup Ecosystem through various statistics. 2) He has provided valuable insights on various fund-raising strategies for Startups such as Bootstrapping, Government grants, Angel investors, Venture capital, Crowd funding etc. 3) Discussed on various Central Government funding schemes like, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Stand-Up India Scheme, MUDRA, SIDBI Venture Capital Funds & Support and and Karnataka State Government schemes like, Elevate 100 Program (Funding & Mentorship for startups), Idea2PoC (Proof of Concept) Grant, New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming) Startup Support and GoK’s Innovation and Technology Incubation Centers. 4) Also shed light on legal and ethical aspects of startups such as the process for startup registration, compliance and regulatory framework, contracts & agreements, governance, ethical considerations with respect to decision making and social responsibility to build the trust of stakeholders. 5) The Q & A session clarified the queries of the students in legal and financial aspects.
The workshop laid foundation on legal and ethical aspects to be considered for establishment of a startup and various fund raising strategies, especially Central and Karnataka State Government financial assistance for Startups. It has also provided valuable inputs on mentorship and incubation support from the government.
Study Visit The Training & Placement Cell organised a study visit for BCA students to InCanto Dynamics, a Robotic Lab on 20th February 2025, with an objective of providing an experience of Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence.
The Expert Technical Trainers at the Lab made a powerful presentation touching upon various segments.
Information on Technical Knowledge
Explained through presentation, the fundamentals of robotics, including mechanics, electronics, and programming. Exposure to robotic components like sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and AI integration. Importance of learning about robotic operating systems (ROS) and programming languages (Python, C++, etc.).
2 Problem-Solving and Innovation Explained how exposure to real-world robotics applications in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration will enhance operations.
Students were advised to design and conceptualize their own robotic solutions and to work on small projects.
Teamwork and Collaboration Suggested to work in groups to build or control robots.
Highlighted how different disciplines (mechanical, electrical, and software engineering) are integrated together in robotics.
Career & Research Awareness
Students got an insight about career opportunities in robotics, AI, and automation including Research prospects in robotics and its future impact.
Provided insights into entrepreneurship and startup opportunities in robotics.
Overall, it was a great learning experience for the students and faculty with a lot of real-time insights and exposure to state of the art technology.
The Campus Placement Pool Drive 2025 was conducted at Aditya Institute of Management Studies on 28.02.2025 with the objective of facilitating employment opportunities for students passing out of UG & PG of batch 2024.
The drive was organized by the Placement Cell of AIMS in collaboration with KOUSHALYA HUB, SYSTEMS DOMAIN, HOPE FOUNDATION to establish strong industry connectivity.
Number of Participated Companies: 21+
Key Recruiters: OLA, LABOURNET, ARBIZZ, GRASSROOT, WHITE HORSE MANPOWER (INFOSYS, WIPRO, IBM, FIDELITY, HSBC, ACCENTURE) HDFC BANK, ICICI BANK, LENSKART, CLOUDAISAIN, SAN IT, TMT INDIA, BAJAJ ALLIANZ, TECH MAHINDRA, GEN Z EDUCATE WING, SAMBHAV FOUNDATION, MUTHOOT FINANCE, SKILLS INTERN etc.,
Job Profiles Offered HR Associate, Talent Acquisition, Finance Executive, Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive, Data Analyst, Trainer Analyst etc., for IT and Non IT sectors.
Students’ Registration / Participation:
Around 715 Students from various Colleges registered online for the Drive. Of the registered candidates, 50% students participated in the campus pool drive. Including AIMS, students of the following colleges registered and participated in the Drive:
BGS B SCHOOL / Dr. KV Subba Reddy College / IIBS College / ISBR / KCM / GM Institute of Technology / Jain Institute of Technology / Jain College Davangere /KLE Dr. MSSCET / East Point College of Higher Education / Christian Institute of College /Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology / Sindhi College / MES College / SJR College / SV College of Management / IIMS /BGSIT /SJR College for Women / GFGC Yelahanks / National Degree College / DIEMS / SJCIT / SVCE / RNS Institute of Technology / APS College of Arts and Science / CIMS / Brindavan College / Nagarjuna Degree College / SB College of Mgt Studies / Impact College / St. Francis College / VIM / VVN College / Sambhram IT /KOSHYS Institute of Management / KUK /Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Mgmt Studies / Reva University / SJRCW / Sir MVIT
OUTCOME: Majority of the students including students of AIMS who participated in the drive got shortlisted and have been called by the companies for the final rounds at their companies and the results of which is awaited.
Overall, the Placement Drive was fruitful and a great learning experience for UG / PG student volunteers and faculties for the opportunity provided for direct interactions and networking with the HRs of various companies at the campus.
To conclude, AIMS Placement Cell is highly thankful and extend heartfelt gratitude to our Management – honorable Chairman Sir for all the support rendered in enabling us to organize this fruitful event for the benefit of students of AIMS and other job seeking students of other colleges in providing employment opportunities.