Dr Narasimha Reddy is presently working as the Executive Director at Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology, Hyderabad. He received B.E. (honors) Degree from Osmania University in 1964. He was First Batch Student of REC, Warangal (Presently NIT, Warangal) and was awarded P.J. Reddy Gold Medal for standing First among all the students of all the Branches of REC, Warangal. He did his Post Graduation from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He has a rich experience of around half decade in the diverse fields of teaching, administration and institutional development for various national and international institutions. Dr. Reddy has a prominent profile of serving as chairman, president and administrative member of a number of government agencies and professional societies as well. He has also been awarded with ‘Engineer of the Year’ award in 2003 by Institution of Engineers (India). 

SNIST

What do you think your roles and responsibilities towards the students are?

“Multi fold growth in various aspects of career and life”

Students are the most important stakeholders of the institution and parents are next important stakeholders who not only finance for the studies of students in the form of fee but also build up the reputation of the Institution through word of mouth. We provide our students with the most delighted environment for their academic, professional and personal growth. We take care of each of our students by making them intellectually satisfied and emotionally strong with an effective teaching learning system so that they can face tough competition in the professional world.

How would you describe your leadership style? 

“Imbibing more participation and responsive recognition”

These days, leadership must be participative in nature where each individual feels interest to contribute for the growth of the institution. I believe in inculcating potential team work, professional ethics and use of modern tools to ensure participation by each member depending on their competence and the dedication. A leader must respond and act accordingly with a proportion of responsibilities and tasks to achieve a mission. 

What do you think should be the Institute’s top priority over the next 10 years?

“Inputs ensuring high quality education system at global level”

Strategies for attracting high quality faculty who are indeed at the heart of the institution, revision of the curriculum on a dynamic basis and to assess the current skills in demand are our prime focus for the forthcoming years. Also, we aspire to produce a well facilitated infrastructure design and enough financial stability required for maintaining the education system at higher level, attracting students globally.

Check SNIST Courses & Fees

How do you tend to establish a healthy environment in your Institute?

“Interpretation of unbiased rules and policies”

For any institution to work smoothly, there has to be transparency in the decision making process whether at departmental/section level or at the institutional level. The service rules of the organization must be followed with a definite pattern and protocol to ensure a healthy atmosphere with no prejudice or favoured mechanism. All students and staff must be given equal opportunities for their Academic and Professional Development respectively. In case of any issue or misunderstanding it has to be cleared out immediately with a positive attitude. 

How does the curriculum of SNIST ensure the best practice of the industry?

“Integration of skills in demand in the industry in the curriculum and empowering the students accordingly has to ensured in a dynamic manner”

Sreenidhi is constantly engaged in conducting a survey of skills in demand analysis in the industry making sure that each of the existing and new skill requirements are being fulfilled through continuous revision of curriculum with necessary changes made. Some bridge courses are being programmed often, so that the gap between industry requirements and our curriculum is reduced to a considerable extent. We have incorporated new technology subjects as a series of professional and open electives where students are exposed to new specializations, entrepreneurship, finance and social sciences series are offered to different branches of engineering and technology. Introduction of subjects which improve employability of students involving logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal skills, communication skills, soft skills and computer skills as well is an integral part of the curriculum. 

What is the vision and mission of your Institution?

“Bringing in best approaches for professional learning”

The vision of SNIST is to emerge as a leading institution for Technical Education and Research with focus to produce professionally competent and socially sensitive engineers, capable of working in a multi-disciplinary global environment. Our mission is to train the students, providing them with a good academic environment and resources, developing strong liaison with academia, R&D institutions and industries for exposure in practical aspects of learning. We give a hand to promote strong research culture for life-long learning and to explore the frontiers of knowledge by students. 

Click SNIST Placement

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

“National accreditations and Government recognition for education and research”

SNIST is the very first institution which is accredited by NBA accreditation among all the all affiliated colleges of JNTUH and it is now in its fourth cycle of accreditation. Sreenidhi is accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade and is an autonomous institution recognized by UGC and JNTUH. Sreenidhi received financial assistance for R&D from Word bank under TEQIP Phase I and II. It also received financial assistance under TEQIP Phase – III for eleven R&D Projects. Thus, Sreenidhi is the only institution in the State of Telangana which was financed by the World Bank in all the three phases. A total amount of Rs.16 crores was received from the World Bank. Sreenidhi received more than three crores for Research and Consultancy by various organizations such AICTE, UGC, DBT, ICMR, ISRO, DRDO, etc. Sreenidhi is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by DSIR, Government of India. It established Innovation Cell and has received Five Star rating by the Ministry of Education. The college is given status of a host institution for entrepreneurship by the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. The curriculum is upto date and faculty is empowered on a continuous basis. The students are made competent to take the challenges in the global scenario with confidence.

Any suggestions you would like to give to the aspiring students?

“Develop and enhance different skills for better opportunities”

Communication skills are very important whether oral or written to convey your message or ideas to others. Multi National organizations are not only looking for technical competence of students but also looking for effective communication skills, soft skills, team skills and leadership skills as well. Students must develop lifelong learning capabilities, ability to grasp new concepts and develop perseverance for completing the tasks in time to ensure better professional, personal and career development.