Dr.A.Y. Deshmukh is currently working as the Principal at Nagpur Institute of Technology. With a Ph.D. from VNIT Nagpur, he has worked as HOD in many prominent engineering institutes of the region. He has over 22 years of teaching and research experience. He has guided 7 Ph.D. scholars & has to his credit around 150 International Conference and Journal Publications with 34 Scopus indexed publications and more than 275 citations. He has filed 2 patents in the area of Brain-Machine Interface and is very passionate about the subject.

Nagpur Institute of Technology

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“Teaching, learning, and training of human capital”

Working in academics makes us aware of knowledge, skills, ethics that help us to progress, develop, and enhance the quality of the human capital. The education sector is witnessing a massive shift towards interactive learning which has undeniable and listless benefits. Interactive learning encourages active learning and enhances the learning experience and makes it interesting. Interactive technology is less about long written notes and more about allowing students to gauge their practical and analytical knowledge. 

What can an inbound student gain from studying here in your institute?

“Best knowledge for promoting & pursuing multidisciplinary engineering in the most disciplined manner”

In the world governed by technology, NIT, put sincere efforts to keep pace with the rising demands of technology. NIT stands for excellence, perfection, and discipline. We understand that the need to teach beyond the curriculum is of prime importance, to make our students industry ready.

In this time of crisis, a well-rounded and effective educational practice is what is needed for the capacity-building of young minds. It will develop skills that will drive their employability, productivity, & health.

How does the curriculum College/University ensure the best practice of industry?

“Updating the curriculum to meet the requirement of recent developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs)”

Integrating ICTs into teaching and learning offers significant potentials for higher education institutions and new challenges for educators, through their capacity to facilitate new kinds of education in the digital environments. The changed curriculum accommodates new demands, opportunities, processes, and potentials provided by digital media and computational tools. Teaching in digital environments can take forms including didactic teaching, active learning, collaborative learning, gaming, simulations, etc. 

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What are your roles and responsibilities towards the University and students?

“Shaping a vision of academic success for all students & the institute”

Establishing a college-wide vision of commitment to high standards and the success of all students. Cultivating leadership in faculties, to work with one another and with the administration on a variety of activities, including developing and aligning curriculum, instructional practices, and assessments, problem-solving, and participating in peer observations managing people. 

What would you like people to know about your university they may not know?

“Value-added education offered by Ph.D. faculty members, to empower the student profile”

  • Qualified and dedicated faculty members with a passion for teaching with 10 Ph.D. Holders, 8 Ph.D. Pursuing & 52 Post Graduate Faculty Members.
  • Central Library with a vast repository of knowledge and NPTEL facilities 
  • MoUs with the reputed educational institutions, Industries, Corporates in India and abroad like Huawei China.
  • III cell and Entrepreneurship Development Cell established to align the academic efforts with the emerging industry trends
  • Industry internships are arranged by the department for students in their third and final year of study.
  • Provision of various scholarships for students.

What do you see as the College’s greatest strengths?

“Depending on the market scenario, maximum job opportunities provided to the students”

The Placement Cell plays a crucial role in locating job opportunities for Under Graduates passing out from the college by keeping in touch with reputed firms and industrial establishments. The assessment is done based on the intellectual capacity of the students. Campus recruitment training is provided which comprises of English and aptitude tests. The training will be provided through webinars by industrial experts. Technical certification will be provided by the institute. 

What are some challenges in the education sector?

“The biggest challenge is the availability of resources for the conduction of online teaching”

Though the solution to this pandemic is e-learning, it comes with several difficulties. The structure of learning, including teaching and assessment methodologies, is the first to be affected by these closures. The trends of audio-visual aids in classrooms are introduced but many higher education institutes in India are not equipped with such facilities. Open-source digital learning solutions & Learning Management Software should be adopted so teachers can conduct teaching online.

 As far as NIT is concerned, most students are from rural areas and are financially weak, as they do not possess electronic gadgets for e-learning. Network issues and internet connectivity is also a big hurdle.

The second biggest concern is the employment rate. Recent graduates in India are fearing withdrawal of job offers from corporations because of the current situation. There are chances that the 2020 placement season may witness a dip as the World Economy is going through a massive decline. 

What are your expectations from the students who are going to be a part of the Nagpur institute of Technology from this year onwards?

“Students should enthusiastically participate in online events/activities conducted by the institute”

The students should adopt the e-learning mode of teaching conducted by any institute. They must follow the established course start and end dates. With the classroom teaching they should inculcate the habit of self-study and gain knowledge by Guest lectures, webinars sincerely. They should avail the facilities of Video lectures through NPTEL, National digital library.

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How do you tend to establish healthy relations in your institute/ university?

“Build trust and mutual respect for and between diverse members of my team”

I possess the confidence and strength to be a catalyst for other’s success with exceptional formal and informal communication skills. I recognize that the development of human resources is the key to success. I can inspire, and lead without condescension. Celebrating, building on success while remedying team shortcomings is important.