| Date | July 14, 2025 |
| Time | 03:00 pm onwards |
| Venue | Conclave-I |
| Coordinator | Ms. Nikita Saindane |
| Department | Computer Engineering |
The orientation program for final year students was successfully held on July 14, 2025, with a total attendance of 160 students. The event commenced with an address by Dr. Jagdish W. Bakal, Principal of PHCET, who welcomed the students and highlighted the significance of the major project in their academic journey.
Following this, Dr. Rajashree Gadhave, Head of the Computer Department, provided an insightful overview of various project domains, helping students understand the diverse areas they could explore for their projects.
Ms. Nikita Saindane, Major Project Coordinator then delivered a detailed presentation outlining the entire project completion process. Her talk covered key aspects such as the project scheme, identification of the problem statement, the schedule for progress seminars, and guidelines for publication of work.
Objectives of the Orientation Program:
- To introduce final year students to the importance and scope of the major project.
- To familiarize students with various project domains available for selection.
- To explain the detailed flow and stages of project completion, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
- To clarify the project scheme, including timelines, milestones, and assessment criteria.
- To guide students on identifying relevant and feasible problem statements for their projects.
- To inform students about the requirements for progress seminars and final presentations.
- To encourage students to consider publication opportunities based on their project outcomes.
- To motivate students to engage actively with their project guides and utilize available resources efficiently.
Event Outcomes:
- Students should gain a clear understanding of various project domains through practical applications.
- Students should be able to identify and analyze problems in detail to effectively define the project scope using problem-specific data.
- Students should comprehend the process involved in formulating a precise and well-defined problem statement.
- Students should be informed about various competitions and the procedures for publishing their project work.
- Students should understand the process and importance of progress review seminars as part of their project evaluation.
Contents Covered:
The orientation effectively prepared the students by providing them with a thorough understanding of the project guidelines, key deadlines, and expected outcomes, thereby laying a strong groundwork for the successful execution of their major projects.
