Skip to content

Activities

2023 - 24

Management Funded Research Projects (SEED Money)

  • Management Funded Research Projects sanctioned for the year 2023-24 Sixteen Projects (16) have been sanctioned with a budget allotment of Rs. 23,80,000/-. Out of 16 projects sanctioned, seven (07) are Major Research Projects with a budget allotment of Rs. 16,30,000/- and Nine (09) are Minor Research Projects with the budget allotment of Rs. 7,50,000/- sanctioned as SEED Money on 23/01/2024.
  • The Management Funded Research Projects Final Presentation was conducted on 27th of July and 3rd of August 2024 for the In-house Faculty members who got sanctioned seed money under Management Funded Research Projects (Major & Minor during the year 2021-22 & 2022-23) for their research works. The faculty members presented and explained about their project works and the outcome of the project findings in front of the Panel members.

In-House Carmelight Journal

  • Release of Special Edition – Special Edition of In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-23 (I-B) released for National Conference on Demystifying Consumer Behaviour from the Lens of Economics & Psychology on 1st March 2024.
  • Release of Special Edition – The Latest Special Edition of In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-22 (I-B) was released for International Multi-disciplinary Conference on Delineating the Borders of the Uncanny Explorations during the Faculty Felicitation Programme on 29th June 2024.
  • The Faculty Felicitation Programme was conducted on 29th of June 2024. The faculty members awarded Ph.D. during the year 2023-24 and publications in reputed journals which are felicitated by our College Management.
  • A Guest Talk on “Publishing in High Quality journals” was conducted in collaboration with Department of Political Science on 26th August 2024. The International Speaker for the Talk was Dr. Venkat Iyer, Barrister, Northern Island, UK, Editor, The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journals of International Affairs.
  • An International Workshop on “Exploring Data Analytics in Biological Research – Insights and Strategies” was organized in collaboration with Department of Computer Science and in association with Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, University of East Anglia, UK and Santa Monica, Study Abroad Pvt. Ltd. on 18th April 2024.
  • The workshop was conducted in three sessions. The speaker for the first session was Prof. Vince Paul, Professor & Head, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Christ College of Engineering, Thrissur. The second session of the workshop was conducted by Prof. Beatriz De La Iglesia, Professor & Head of School of Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia, UK. The third session for the workshop was conducted by Prof. Manjula K.R, Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, Reva University, Bengaluru.
  • One day hands-on training and workshop was conducted on Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials-I, on 13th of August 2024 in collaboration with Department of Life Science. Twenty-four (24) M.Sc. Students were attended the workshop.
  • A Guest talk on “Fundamentals of Academic writing” was conducted as part of NEXA-Skills for Professional Success in collaboration with CLDT and associated with Placement Cell on 28th September 2024. The Speaker for the Talk was Dr. Ganasoundari, Founder & MD, Rehoboth Academic Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • The Interactive session on “Research & Internship opportunities with Biocon Biologics” was organized on 3rd of April 2024 as part of the MoU signed with Biocon Biologics Ltd., Bengaluru. The speaker for the first session was Dr. Sandeep N. Athalye, Chief Development Officer. The second session was led by Mr. Karthik SM, Associate Vice-President-HR-Global TA Lead. The speaker for third session was Ms. Schonali Rebello, Senior Director-HR-Global Head Employer & Talent Branding. Total two hundred students were attended the programme.
  • A Seminar on “Prior art search-International Patent search tools and Databases” was conducted in collaboration with Mount Carmel Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship and MCC-KSCST Intellectual Property Cell on 28th September 2024. The Speaker for the Seminar was Ms. Rajitha TR, Indian Patent Agent, Patent Consultant, Bengaluru.
  • Release of Carmelight Journal Special Edition – Special Edition of In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-20 (I-B) released for National Seminar on “Virtual Inclination of Commerce and Management Education in the Arena of Digitalization” on 27th July 2023.
  • One day hands-on Training Programme was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials – I” on 9th August 2023 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department.
  • One day hands-on Training Programme was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials – II” on 16th August 2023 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department.
  • One day hands-on Training Programme was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials – III” on 23rd August 2023 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department.
  • Release of Special Edition – Special Edition of In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-21 (I-B) released for ICSSR Sponsored National Conference on “Technological Interventions in Educational Industry” on 15th September 2023.
  • A Seminar on “Interactive session on research and innovation” was conducted in collaboration with Mount Carmel Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship and MCC-KSCST Intellectual Property Cell on 20th November 2023. The Speaker for the Seminar was Dr. Krishna Venkatesh, Director, Centre for Incubation Innovation Research and Consultancy (CIIRC), Jyothy Institute of Technology (JIT), Bengaluru.
  • A Seminar on “Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights” was conducted in collaboration with Mount Carmel Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship and MCC-KSCST Intellectual Property Cell on 21st November 2023. The Speaker for the Seminar was Dr. Rama Krishnamurthy, IBHA IP Solutions, Bengaluru.

2022 - 23

  • One day hands-on training and workshop was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials by Chemical Route”, on 22nd August 2022 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department.
  • One day hands-on training and workshop was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials – I” on 26th August 2022 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department.
  • One day hands-on training and workshop was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials – II” on 2nd September 2022 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department.
  • Hr Analytics Online Faculty Development Programme – Three days Online Faculty Development Programme conducted on “HR ANALYTICS” in associated with School of Commerce, Presidency University from 22nd to 24th September 2022.
  • One day workshop – One day workshop Organised on “Journal Paper and Thesis Writing Skill” on 13th December 2022 with eminent International Research Scientist Speaker: Professor Anantanarayanan Raman, Professor of Ecology with Charles Sturt University, NSW and a Scientist with CSIRO, Australia.
  • Release of In-House Carmelight Journal – In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-17 (I&II-A&B) was released both online and offline mode on 9th November 2022 with our beloved Sr. Principal and all Department Dean’s. The faculty members were felicitated for publishing articles in our In-House Journal Carmelight and issued certificates for the Faculty Members completed MRP Projects sanctioned for the year 2021-22.
  • IPR Workshop – One-day workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Patent, Designs filing” on 29th July 2022. The Speaker for the workshop was Dr. Bharath N Suryawanshi, Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs, RGNIIPM, Nagpur.
  • Release of Special Edition – Special Edition of In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-18 (I-B) released for National Conference on “Economy @ 75: Roadmap for India at 100” on 16th February 2023.
  • Release of Special Edition – Special Edition of In-House Carmelight Journal Vol-19 (I-B) released for Two days National Seminar on “Indian Languages and National Integration in the Global Scenario” on 23rd and 24th February 2023 with Bharatia Bhasha Samiti.
  • Invited IPR Talk – Invited IPR Talk on “Building Awareness on Intellectual Property Rights” on 20th February 2023. The Speaker for the talk was Dr. Rama Krishnamurthy, Founder, IBHA IP Solutions, Bengaluru.

2021 - 22

  • Reference Manager – Mendeley Software & End Note Software
    The Research Centre & CLDT in collaboration with IQAC organized a training Programme for the Faculty members on “Reference Manager-Mendeley and End Note Software” on the 9th & 23rd of April 2022 respectively. The resource Person was Dr. Ramya G Rao, Principal Scientist, ResearcheDesk (ReD) for the Mendeley Software and Dr. Manjula K R, Professor and Research Vertical Head, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University for End Note Software.
  • Internship Training Program and Consultancy on “Nanotechnology 2021” was conducted in collaboration with Department of Nanoscience & Technology from 15th Nov to 19th Nov 2021 for External Students & Research scholars.
  • A Seminar on “Applying for Research Grants and other Initiatives of Research” was conducted on 17th Aug 2021. The Speaker for the Seminar was Prof. Cletus D’souza, Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University, Mangalore.
  • A Webinar on “Innovation: A key Driver” was conducted on 24th of September 2021 for the Faculty Members of Economics, Commerce and Management. The Speaker for the webinar was Mr. Vishal V. Chugh, Vice President, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Ltd.
  • One Day Hands-On Training and Workshop was conducted on “Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials” on 30th April 2022 in collaboration with Nano Science and Technology Department for External Students.
  • Felicitation of the Faculty for Publications
    The Faculty Members were felicitated for publishing research articles, book, book chapters with reputed publishers for the year 2019-20 & 2021 on the 9th of April 2022. The faculty members who have received government funded projects were also felicitated on the same day.

2020 - 21

  • A Webinar on “Strengthening Institutional Research using Scopus” was conducted on 3rd and 4th of November 2020. The Speaker for the webinar was Mr. Vijaya Reddy, Elsevier Research Intelligent, Hyderabad.
  • One day Training and workshop – One day training and workshop was conducted on “Demonstration of Flame Photometer” on 10th February 2021 with the Technician Mr. Murali from Ozone Scientific described the features and demonstrated the Instrument operation to the Faculty Members.
  • One day Training and workshop – One day training and workshop was organized on “Demonstration of Ultrasonicator” on 2nd March 2021. Dr. Pradeep from Nano Science Department demonstrated the instrument to the Faculty Members of various departments.
  • A Webinar on “Basics Concepts of Statistics in Research” was conducted on 24th March 2021 at 3-4pm. The Speaker for the webinar was Prof. Cletus Dsouza, Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University, Mangalore.
  • Two days Webinar on “The educational dimensions of Covid-19 and Immunity boosting Nutrition during Covid-19” was conducted on 9th and 11th of June 2021 in collaboration with the Carmelight Journal Committee. The Speaker for the 1st day Session (9th June 2021) was Dr. Anjali Arun, Medical Superintendent, BGS Apollo Hospitals, Mysore. The Speaker for the 2nd day Session (11th June 2021) was Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Clinical Dietician, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore.
  • MANAV – The Research Centre in collaboration with IISER Pune & DBT as a part of Project MANAV-The Human Atlas Initiative organized a Training and Project awareness session on “How to Read Scientific Literature and Introduction to MANAV”. The Speaker for the Webinar was Dr. Anupma Harshal, Consultant (Science Communication and Public Engagement), Manav- Human Atlas Initiative, IISER, Pune.
  • Felicitation of the Teachers for publications – The management recognizes the contributions of the faculty members in the field of Research through publications and book chapters. The college takes up the initiative to felicitate faculty members in the form of incentives for publishing their work in peer reviewed Journals.

Placement Policy & Guidelines for Students

The Placement Policy is applicable to all students registered with the Placement Cell of Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, and is to be followed during their entire tenure at the college.

  1. The Placement Officer & the Placement Coordinator are the facilitators and counsellors for placement related activities and will be responsible for all concerned activities & functioning of the Placement Cell.
  2. The Student Placement Committee will be assisting the Placement Officer & the Placement Coordinator in all activities related to placements.
  3. Neither the College nor the Placement Cell guarantees a job. The Placement Cell will facilitate and coordinate the placement activities on campus including bringing in companies, coordinating the recruitment drives, organizing recruitment training and other related activities leading to the successful placements of the deserving students.
  4. Applying for a company, getting recruited, joining a company is entirely the responsibility/decision of the student concerned.
  5. Opting to register for placements is completely the choice of the students. As some would want to pursue higher studies or other opportunities, such students can refrain from registering with the Placement Cell.
  6. Students are required to check the ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for registering with the Placement Cell before registering.
  7. All final year students with an aggregate score of 60% and above and with NO ACTIVE BACKLOGS are eligible to register for placements.
  8. All registered students are required to MANDATORILY attend the recruitment training conducted by the Placement Cell and meet the necessary threshold of 75% attendance and 80% completion of the practice tests & assessments to qualify for applying to the cos. Failing to qualify may result in re-training of the student at an additional cost which is to be borne at actuals by the concerned student.
  9. The Placement Cell will notify all the registered students about the upcoming recruitment drives through mails and Whatsapp group notifications and not individually. The students are to be alert and keep a track of the notifications and apply as per their interest and eligibility.
  10. Once a student registers/enrolls for a particular company, she is expected to complete the entire recruitment process as relevant and required. Failing to do so, will result in the student being debarred from sitting for further recruitment drives. Exceptions will be made at the sole discretion of the Placement Cell only in genuine cases. Such cases/reasons to be formally communicated to the Placement Office over mail at least one day prior to the drive.
  11. The student has a choice not to participate in the recruitment process of a company after attending the Pre-Placement Talk. If she decides to continue, then she will be bound by the College Placement Policy to attend the rest of the recruitment process of the company as stated above.
  12. Students will not be allowed to participate in the selection process of a company for which she has missed the PPT.
  13. While the Placement Cell will do its due diligence and bring in the right companies, it is the responsibility of every student to check the company profile, eligibility, Job Profile and the Job Role before applying. The same will also be mailed and/or updated on the Notice Boards or social media groups.
    a. Ex 1- If a company requires the applicant to have an average of 70%, be well assured that you meet the criteria before applying to that company.
    b. Ex 2- If the company requires you to have NO standing arrears/backlogs at the time of attending the placement process, kindly DO NOT APPLY to the company if you do not meet this criterion.
  14. If, after being selected by a company, for some reason the student is not satisfied either with the pay, the timings, work allotted, etc during onboarding, she will need to take it up with the concerned within the company. The Placement Cell will not be able to intervene in internal matters. However, it is important that the students reach out to us in case there are major deviations from the terms mentioned by the company at the time of recruitment.
  15. A student can apply to as many companies as she wants and appear for interviews until the first job is secured. A student will be considered to have secured a job if her name appears in the final select list of a company.
  16. The Placement Office of MCC follows a strict “ONE OFFER PER STUDENT” Policy. However, if a student has been offered a job with a CTC less than or equal to INR 2 lakhs PA, she can opt to apply for ONE more company, subject to prior formal approval by the Placement Office.
  17. Once a student’s name appears in the final selects of a company, it is obligatory for the student to accept the offer. Rejecting offers is strictly not allowed. Defaulters will be required to submit a letter to the Principal along with a penalty fee which could be equivalent to one month’s salary being offered by the said company.
  18. Recruitment Process: All companies generally follow the following procedure (however they could be exceptions) –
    a. Presentation about the company & Job Profile (Pre-Placement Talk)
    b. Written Exam (Aptitude / Technical Test)
    c. Group Discussion and/or Task (Assignments)
    d. Interview (Technical/HR/Others)
    e. Verification of Documents
    f. Offer Letter
  19. Students are to strictly ensure the following for all recruitment drives:
    a. Must report on time as mentioned in the schedules
    b. Wear Business Formals for every recruitment process. Students wearing casuals during recruitment process will be sent back
    c. Always carry one folder containing resumes (2-3 copies), passport size photos, copies of mark sheets, certificates & stationery
    d. Compulsorily carry College & Govt. ID Cards
  20. Most companies require applicants to have Govt. ID – Aadhar & PAN. Hence it is advised for all students to apply for these before registering for placements.
    Students are not allowed to contact the Company / HR team directly for any reason through the recruitment process. In case of any issues or concerns, they are advised to contact their Placement Office and discuss their problems.
  21. Strict action will be taken against students found to be engaged in maligning the College or the Placement Office with the companies. Any grievances you may have, are to be brought to the notice of the of the Placement Officer for resolution.
  22. If a student makes any false claims in the Resume/Student Registration Form, her registration will be cancelled immediately and job offer if any, will be revoked.
  23. All companies conduct a thorough background check/verification. If the company finds that you have manipulated your marks / documents in any manner/or mis-represented any information, your job offer will be terminated, and your name will be blacklisted.
  24. Strict discipline needs to be followed by every student during the recruitment process. Any sort of indecent behavior/misbehavior which affects the decorum of the Placement Cell or the reputation of the College or the Company, will attract severe penalty and disqualification.
  25. Unless explicitly permitted by the companies, use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during the recruitment process.
  26. Malpractice in all forms or marking proxies during the selection process and beyond, is strictly prohibited and those caught indulging in such activities would be debarred from the placement process. Also, note that no concessions in any form shall be made in such cases.
  27. It may happen that the campus recruitment process can stretch till late evenings. Students are required and prepared to be available accordingly. In case of off-line drives, students are to inform their parents and should arrange their own transportation.
  28. In case of virtual (online) recruitment drives, it is the responsibility of the students to ensure they have the necessary equipment (laptop/PC with functional webcam and mic) and sufficient internet bandwidth for seamless conduction of the process.
  29. Students are required to provide correct email IDs and contact numbers at the time of registration. These will be used for all communication from the Placement Cell and the recruiting companies. The onus is on the students to ensure the contact details provided are correct and up to date.
  30. Students are advised to check their mails regularly as all communication related to placements will be sent through mails.
  31. It is mandatory that once you receive an Intent Letter/Offer Letter from the Company, a copy must be submitted to the Placement Office. Failing which, the end semester examination Hall Ticket/results will be withheld.
  32. All students registered for placements will be bounded by the Attendance Policy of the College. Any exception to the above is permitted only through formal approval of the Placement Office and the respective Department Heads.

WE EXPECT OUR STUDENTS TO BE PROFESSIONAL AND UPHOLD THE VALUES OF THE COLLEGE AT ALL TIMES.

For all matters not covered in the above policy, the Placement Office will use its discretion to take appropriate decisions as and when required.

The above guidelines are to ensure a smooth process in the best interest of our students and the participating companies.

Skip to content