Category: News and Notifications

Industrial Visit to I-Medita Learning Solution Pvt. Ltd., Pune 2025-26

Date	13th March 2026
Venue	Visit to I-Medita Learning Solution Pvt. Ltd., Pune
Resource Person	Mr. Tushar Somvanshi
Faculty Coordinator	Ms. Trapti Soni and Ms. Shibani Bose
Department	Information Technology

Event Objective:

To provide practical exposure to networking concepts and understand how networking technologies are used in real industry environments.
To introduce students to network security systems such as firewalls and explain their importance in protecting organizational data.
To understand the working of networking devices like routers, switches, and servers used in IT infrastructure.
To give students real-world knowledge of server room management and how companies maintain and monitor their IT systems.

Description:

The industrial visit to I-Medita Learning Solution Pvt. Ltd., Pune was organized to provide students with practical exposure to real-world IT infrastructure and networking systems. During the visit, industry experts conducted an informative lecture on various networking concepts, including computer networks, routers, firewalls, and server management.

Students learned how routers help in directing network traffic and how firewalls protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats. The session also explained the importance of proper network configuration and security in organizations.

Additionally, students were given an overview of the server room, where they observed how servers and networking devices are installed and maintained. The experts explained how companies manage data, ensure system reliability, and maintain network connectivity.

Overall, the visit helped students understand the practical applications of networking concepts and enhanced their knowledge of IT infrastructure used in industries

Event Outcome:
Enhanced Knowledge of Networking:

Students gained practical understanding of computer networking concepts, including how networks are structured and how devices communicate within an organization.

Understanding of Security Systems (Firewall):

The lecture provided insights into how firewalls protect networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats, highlighting the importance of network security in industries.

Hands-on Learning about Routers and Network Devices:

Students learned about the working of routers, their role in directing data traffic, and how different networking devices are configured in real-world environments.

Exposure to Server Room Infrastructure:

The visit to the server room helped students understand how servers are managed, maintained, and organized to ensure continuous operation of company systems and data storage.

March 13, 2026

International Women’s Day Celebration 2026

Date: March 8, 2026
Committee: Women Development Cell (WDC), PHCET

The Women’s Development Cell (WDC) of Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology, Rasayani celebrated International Women’s Day on March 08, 2025 at 1:30 pm in the multipurpose hall of the Architecture building to honour womanhood. The program was organized for female students, faculty, and non-teaching staff.

The event was filled with lively and engaging activities such as Zumba dance, poem recitation, singing, dancing, Antakshari, Dumb Charades, fun games, and various competitions with exciting prizes. The celebration created a joyful and energetic atmosphere, encouraging participation and enthusiasm among all attendees.

The program concluded on a vibrant note with a fashion show, followed by refreshments, leaving everyone with a sense of joy and celebration.

March 8, 2026

Women’s Day Celebration 2026

Date	8th March 2026
Venue	B401 Lab ,4th Floor Engineering Building
Faculty Coordinator	Ms. Snehal Chitale,Ms. Shrutika Khobragade,Ms. Tejashree Pangare
Department	Computer Engineering
Event Objective	To celebrate International Women’s Day by recognizing the achievements and contributions of women, promoting gender equality, leadership, and empowerment among students.
Event Outcome	Awareness about women’s achievements, gender equality, leadership qualities, and the importance of creating an inclusive and respectful society.
Number of attendees	17+

The Department of Computer Engineering organized the Women’s Day Celebration in collaboration with the Computer Department Student’s Council and Abhudaya Club with great enthusiasm to honor the achievements and contributions of women in society, education, and technology. The event began with a welcome address by Dr.Rajashree Gadhave ,HOD Computer Engineering Department highlighting the significance of International Women’s Day and the importance of empowering women through education and equal opportunities.

The celebration featured motivational speeches by faculty members, student presentations on inspiring women personalities, cultural performances, and interactive activities including quizzes and games. Participants enthusiastically shared thoughts on women leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs whose achievements continue to inspire future generations.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks and appreciation for all participants and organizers, followed by a small felicitation of women faculty members.

The Women’s Day Celebration successfully created awareness about gender equality and women’s empowerment while fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the department.

March 8, 2026

PTM Information Technology 2025-26

Parent-Teacher Meeting Report – Department of Information Technology
Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology
Date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026

The Department of Information Technology held a Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, for the Second, Third, and Final Year students. Invitations were sent to all parents. The event commenced with a welcome speech from Principal Dr. J.W. Bakal, who discussed the academic performance of the institute.

After the general session, parents and students of the IT Department assembled in the departmental hall, where Head of the Department, Mr. Rahul Kapse, gave a detailed presentation on student attendance, academic schedules, and performance. Class coordinators interacted individually with parents, offering personalized feedback based on each student’s progress report, which highlighted attendance records and internal test results.

The session included a counseling segment aimed at student improvement. Parents were also asked to fill out feedback forms, providing suggestions and expressing their views about the department and the event.

The meeting ended with a promise of continued communication and cooperation between the faculty and parents to ensure student success.

February 28, 2026

Parents Teachers Meeting on ESAY 2025-26

Date	February 28th, 2026
Venue	Computer Engineering Department, 4th Floor, Engineering Building
Resource Person	Dr. Jagdish W. Bakal (Principal) , Dr. Rajashree Gadhave (HOD, Computer Engineering Department ) and Class Advisor’s of SE,TE & BE.
Faculty Coordinator	Ms.Snehal Chitale
Department	Computer Engineering
Event Objective	The objective of this meeting was that teachers and parents should come together to discuss the various issues for the performance & improvement of the students.

Event Outcome:
Performance evaluation for SE TE and BE Students.
The agenda of the Parents and Teachers Meeting was as follows:

Discuss Module Test -I and Internal Assessment-I results.
Discuss attendance of students till mid-term.
Encourage parents to motivate students to participate in Co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Encourage students to participate in TGMS, TPO Session and placement activities.
Discussed regarding upcoming events HACK OVERFLOW 4.0 & TECH EXPO 3.0.

Contents Covered:

The meeting started with an interaction session of parents with our beloved Principal Dr.Jagdish W. Bakal Sir where he highlighted the student’s academic progress and overall development. and the detailed briefing was done by Dr.Rajashree Gadhave ,Head of Computer Engineering Department where she addressed the gathering and had discussion on various topics such as students attendance, exam schedule, Teacher Guardian Mentoring Scheme, TPO session activities, upcoming activities like HACKOVERFLOW 4.0, TECH EXPO 3.0, etc. with the parents and students. showcasing benefits in enrolling for co curricular and extra curricular activities.Later the schedule was conducted by covering the activities listed in agenda by the Advisor (CAs) and respective subject incharges of the classes. Attendance ,Module test -1 and Internal assessment-1 marks were shown to parents and progress of students was discussed. IA-1 toppers were felicitated by the Dr. Jagdish W. Bakal (Principal,PHCET) ,Dr.Rajashree Gadhave( HOD,Computer Engineering Dept.), Ms.Snehal Chitale (Dept. PTM Coordinator) and Respective Class Incharges.102 total parents attended the meeting from SE,TE and BE . At the end of the session parents filled the Parents feedback form and survey form to express their views. Parents gave excellent feedback for the teaching learning process, accessibility of Teacher/HOD/Principal, infrastructure facilities, learning resources such as library, internet and support services like career counseling, placement etc. Parents were satisfied with the activities and teaching-learning process followed in the department.

February 28, 2026

Seminar on “Industrial IoT Real-World Use Cases and R&D Practices” 2026

Topic	Contents
Date	26 Feb 2026
Venue	Conclave-I
Resource Person	1. Mr. Prashant Bhoir R&D HOD, Smart I Electronics Systems Pvt. Ltd. 2. Mr. Ashish Mhatre R&D Manager Smart I Electronics Systems Pvt. Ltd. 3. Mr. Farhid Shaikh R&D Engineer Smart I Electronics Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Faculty Coordinator	Mr. Mithun Nair
Department	Electronics and Computer Science

Event Objective:

Seminar focus on accelerating digital transformation in manufacturing and operations.
Key goals include exploring real-world IIoT applications such as predictive maintenance, AI-driven decisions, and digital twins to boost efficiency and ROI.
They provide insights into challenges like cybersecurity, scalability, and integration with legacy systems.

Event Outcome:

Students achieve measurable gains like enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings from predictive maintenance strategies discussed in sessions.
Seminar highlight real-world successes, such as reduced downtime and improved safety via sensor data analytics, enabling faster ROI realization.
Events drive data-driven decisions, with outcomes including better product quality and sustainability through optimized resource use.
Participants report competitive edges from adopting edge computing and AI integrations shared in case studies.

Contents:
Industrial IoT: Real-World Use Cases

Presented by Mr. Prashant Bhoir. He explained real world used cases of IoT like Smart door controllers, Server rack automation, Wiegand readers, Fingerprint devices, Contactless devices, and Card based Devices.

IoT Architecture

Presented by Mr. Farhid Shaikh. He explained the IoT architecture, communication layers, sensing technologies, and real-world applications.

R&D Practices

Presented by Mr. Ashish Mhatre. He demonstrates the devices like Server rack automation, Card based Devices.

February 26, 2026

SANSMRUTI ALUMNI MEET (AY- 2025-26)

Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology (PHCET) organized the “SANSMRUTI” Alumni Meet 2025-26 on 14th February 2026, bringing together former students from the batches of 2012-13 onwards. A total of 160 alumni from across India and abroad registered for the event, marking a vibrant gathering of past graduates. The event was inaugurated by alumni student representatives from all departments, in the presence of Principal Dr. J. W. Bakal, Alumni Coordinator Prof. Rahul Kapse, along with the Heads of Departments and faculty members. This inauguration set the tone for a memorable day of reconnection and celebration.

Inauguration of “SANSMRUTI” Alumni Meet 2025-26
Welcome Dance performed by the students
Welcome Speech by Alumni Coordinator Mr. Rahul Kapse
Principal Dr. J W Bakal addressing Alumni
Inauguration of Alumni Astral Newsletter
Alumni presence in the event

The anchoring of the event was gracefully managed by Ms. Saloni Agalawe, a second-year student from Computer Engineering, and, Ms. Arya Dhopte a second-year student from the Computer Engineering department. The event featured the official launch of the college’s alumni newsletter titled “Alumni Astral,” followed by the felicitation of eminent alumni from all engineering departments in recognition of their achievements and contributions. Adding charm to the occasion, current students delivered vibrant dance and musical performances that entertained and engaged the audience.

A lavish lunch was arranged on campus, offering alumni the chance to interact with their former teachers, staff members, and classmates while enjoying the hospitality of their alma mater. This gathering not only allowed alumni to reminisce about their college days but also gave them an opportunity to observe the positive transformations the college has undergone in recent years. The event fostered a sense of belonging and pride, as PHCET continues its tradition of staying connected with its alumni. The meet concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Aamir, bringing the event to a warm and nostalgic close. All attendees expressed immense happiness and gratitude for the opportunity to relive their cherished memories and share their journeys since graduation.

Felicitation of Eminent Alumni

Civil Engineering Department
Computer Engineering Department
Department of Electronics and Computer Science
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department of Information Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering

February 14, 2026

Report on “Workshop on UML Designing” 2025-26

Date	January 10th, 2026
Venue	Computer Engineering Department
Resource Person	Dr. Rajashree Gadhave, Ms. Nikita Saindane
Faculty Coordinator	Ms. Nikita Saindane
Department	Computer Engineering
Event Objective:	The objective of this orientation to inform checklist of important activities that should be carried out in upcoming semester.
Event Outcome:	Students should understand the project workflow carried out in semester VIII and publication details.

Event Objective:

To introduce participants to the fundamentals of UML (Unified Modeling Language) and its importance in software design and development.
To provide hands-on experience in creating UML diagrams such as Use Case, Class, and Sequence diagrams for real-world applications.

Event Outcome:

Participants will be able to understand and apply UML concepts to model software systems effectively.
They will gain practical skills in creating and interpreting various UML diagrams for analysis and design.
Participants will improve their ability to plan, visualize, and communicate system architecture in real-world projects.

Department of Computer Engineering organized a workshop on UML Designing on February 12, 2026. Total 80 students attended the program. This hands-on workshop conducted by Prof. Rahul Kapse, Head of Information Technology Department. He has given the knowledge about how to design the UML for projects. Sir has covered all UML diagrams. This workshop conducted at conclave-2

Points Covered in the Workshop:

Introduction to UML (Unified Modeling Language) and its significance in software development.
Overview of UML building blocks: elements, relationships, and diagrams.
Understanding different UML diagrams such as Use Case, Class, Sequence, and Activity diagrams.
Hands-on practice in designing UML diagrams for real-world scenarios.
Techniques for system analysis, visualization, and documentation using UML tools.
Best practices for applying UML in software design and project planning.

February 12, 2026

Solar Energy-The need of the Hour

Date	24 & 27th, January, 2026
Venue	Conclave-II
Resource Person	Dr. Nilesh Raut
Faculty Coordinator	Dr. Manvendra Vashistha
Department	ASH Department
Event Objective:	Overview about Solar Energy

Event Outcome:

The event on Solar Energy: Need of the Hour by Dr. Nilesh Raut successfully enhanced participants’ understanding of solar energy as a vital and sustainable solution to meet the growing global energy demand. It highlighted the importance of harnessing solar power to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and minimize environmental pollution. Participants gained insights into the working of solar panels, their applications in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and recent technological advancements in solar energy systems. The session also addressed challenges such as high initial costs, efficiency issues, and storage limitations, while emphasizing government initiatives and incentives promoting solar adoption. Overall, the event created awareness about the urgent need for clean energy alternatives encouraged the use of solar power, and motivated participants to contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future.

Contents:

Developed understanding of solar energy as a clean and renewable energy source.
Recognized the importance of solar energy in meeting increasing energy demands.
Learned about the working principles of solar panels and photovoltaic systems.
Understood the environmental benefits of solar energy in reducing pollution and carbon emissions.
Identified applications of solar energy in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Gained awareness of challenges such as high initial cost and energy storage issues.
Learned about recent advancements and innovations in solar technology.
Understood government policies, subsidies, and initiatives promoting solar energy adoption.
Encouraged the use of solar power as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Inspired participants to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions.
Motivated students and professionals to engage in research and innovation in renewable energy.
Promoted awareness towards environmental protection and energy conservation.

January 27, 2026

Hydrogen Energy Clean Sustainable Power 2026

Date	24 & 27th, January, 2026
Venue	Conclave-II
Resource Person	Dr. Manvendra Vashistha
Faculty Coordinator	Dr. Vishakha Gajghate
Department	ASH Department
Event Objective:	Overview about Hydrogen Energy

Event Outcome:

The event on Hydrogen Energy: Clean Sustainable Power by Dr. Manvendra Vashistha successfully enhanced participants’ understanding of hydrogen as an eco-friendly and sustainable energy source with zero carbon emissions. It provided insights into green hydrogen production using renewable resources such as solar and wind energy, and highlighted its significant role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and achieving a low-carbon future. Participants explored various applications of hydrogen in transportation, power generation, and industrial sectors, along with advancements in fuel cell technology. The session also addressed key challenges including high costs, storage, and infrastructure requirements. Overall, the event promoted awareness about clean energy solutions, encouraged innovation and research in sustainable technologies, and motivated participants to contribute towards environmental protection and energy conservation.

Contents:

Developed understanding of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source.
Gained knowledge about the environmental benefits of hydrogen energy, especially zero carbon emissions.
Learned about green hydrogen production using renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Understood the role of hydrogen in achieving a low-carbon and sustainable future.
Identified applications of hydrogen in transportation, power generation, and industrial sectors.
Recognized hydrogen’s potential in reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Explored advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Understood challenges related to cost, storage, and infrastructure development.
Learned about global and national initiatives promoting hydrogen as clean energy.
Encouraged awareness and adoption of eco-friendly energy alternatives.

January 27, 2026