JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Bengaluru, 8th July 2026 - To equip senior executives with advanced frameworks for modern corporate navigation, the Centre of Management Development and Consultancy (CMDC) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a three-day Strategic Leadership Workshop. Held from 6 to 8 July 2026 at the JAIN Global Campus, the intensive residency brought together Business and Functional Heads from GEBERIT India to address evolving industry dynamics, long-term talent cultivation, and cross-functional corporate integration.

The programme was formally launched by Dr Jitendra Kumar Mishra, Vice Chancellor (i/c) and Registrar of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), alongside Ms Gorika Shyam, Managing Director of GEBERIT India. Dr Mishra noted that executive transformation relies on combining conceptual business modules with immersive, real-world application. Ms Shyam challenged the executive cohort to utilise the sessions to sharpen their strategic foresight, strengthen inter-departmental collaboration, and build the organisational resilience needed to lead confidently in volatile market environments.

Rather than relying on standard corporate lectures, the curriculum moved the leaders through a continuous learning narrative built around complex case studies and structural problem-solving. On the evening of the opening day, Dr. Chenraj Roychand, the Hon'ble Chancellor of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) delivered a keynote session focused on personal effectiveness and entrepreneurial ownership. He emphasised that sustained corporate innovation occurs when senior leaders maintain rigorous personal discipline, take direct accountability for strategic outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous learning within their functional units.

The academic tracks were balanced by practical team dynamics at the JAIN Sports School, where executives engaged in targeted risk-management and collaborative exercises. These outdoor simulation modules required the cohort to manage collective problem-solving and trust-building under fluid conditions, translating directly into actionable strategies for improving workplace communication. The workshop concluded on 8 July with a valedictory address by Mr Ravindra Bhandari, Vice President of JAIN Group, who reminded the participants that the most ambitious corporate goals are achieved when strategic planning is paired with collaborative execution, solidifying an ongoing development partnership between CMDC and GEBERIT India.

Bengaluru, 7th July 2026: To mark the birthday of our Hon’ble Chancellor, Dr Chenraj Roychand, the NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jayanagar 9th Block, organised 'Sampardaana', a mega blood donation camp that culminated in the launch of a pioneering digital healthcare platform. The event highlighted the university’s dedication to community welfare by introducing the JAIN University Virtual Blood Bank, a tech-driven system designed to bridge the critical gap between voluntary blood donors and emergency patients requiring immediate, lifesaving transfusions.

Inaugurated by Shri. Ravindra Bhandary, Vice President of JAIN Group, the new virtual platform serves as a responsive digital network, using real-time coordination to modernise traditional donor systems. Rather than operating simply as a standard collection drive, the project provided a practical demonstration of how student volunteerism can merge with digital innovation to solve urgent civic challenges. Addressing the assembly, Shri. Bhandary commended the university community’s collective empathy, emphasising that honoring Dr Roychand's vision through the intersection of technology and human compassion is vital to creating scalable, long-term social impact.

The campus response to the initiative was immediate and substantial. Moving through the donation stations structured by the student organisers, over 100 faculty members, staff, and students stepped forward to donate blood. This active participation transformed the day into a hands-on exercise in civic responsibility, allowing student organisers to gain experience in large-scale event logistics, healthcare management, and community outreach.

By linking public service with digital tools, the 'Sampardaana' camp demonstrated how higher education institutions can effectively address immediate societal needs. The successful rollout of the Virtual Blood Bank establishes an enduring digital infrastructure for the region, reinforcing the university's commitment to nurturing socially conscious graduates who are equipped to introduce meaningful, technology-driven solutions to public health challenges.

Bengaluru, 3rd July 2026 - Moving beyond traditional textbook syntax to meet shifting software engineering standards, the School of Computer Science and Information Technology (SCSIT) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in collaboration with GeeksforGeeks, conducted an intensive five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP). Held from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the JAIN Knowledge campus, the offline initiative brought together 73 faculty members from SCSIT and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) to master industry-aligned teaching methodologies for Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA).

The programme commenced with a formal inaugural ceremony, featuring a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and a welcome address by Dr K. Suneetha on the necessity of continuous academic adaptation. Following an introduction to the core objectives by Dr N. R. Solomon Jebaraj, the Director, Dr Sagar Gulati, delivered the presidential address, urging educators to integrate industry-relevant technical benchmarks into daily classroom instruction. A special felicitation ceremony honoured the primary resource person, Mr Abhinit Tripathi, a DSA Mentor and Member of Technical Staff at GeeksforGeeks, who led the technical tracks across the five-day schedule.

Reverse Engineering and Pattern-Based Problem Solving

The initial phase of the programme focused on a structural overhaul of traditional computer science delivery through curriculum reverse engineering. Rather than isolating theoretical concepts, participants analyzed methods to align syllabus design directly with technical interview standards and corporate software expectations. Educators were guided through auditing existing lesson plans to distinguish 'must-know' industry topics from secondary material, with an emphasis on integrating competitive coding platforms like GeeksforGeeks, LeetCode, and HackerRank directly into student assessment pipelines.

A significant portion of the technical training was dedicated to shifting instruction from language syntax to core algorithmic thinking. Mr Tripathi demonstrated the value of pattern-based problem solving, showcasing how complex computational challenges can be broken down using standardized techniques like the Sliding Window and Two Pointers. Faculty members explored whiteboard tracing methods to help students map out algorithm logic and conduct thorough execution dry runs before writing code, ensuring a deeper grasp of runtime optimization and time complexity analysis.

Systems Thinking and Corporate Engineering Standards

The intermediate sessions established critical links between isolated theoretical subjects and real-world backend architecture. The discussions centered on 'systems thinking', demonstrating how core disciplines like Operating Systems, Database Management Systems (DBMS), and Computer Networks intersect within modern corporate platforms. Faculty members explored system design basics, database schema optimization, and practical SQL tuning, providing them with the context needed to show students how classroom theory underpins large-scale software applications.

Project mentorship was also re-examined to align academic submissions with professional software standards. The FDP introduced best practices for guiding student portfolios, emphasizing clean coding principles, structural code reviews, and proper version control habits using GitHub. By shifting project evaluations from basic functionality to design quality, maintainability, and live cloud deployment via platforms like AWS and Vercel, educators were equipped to help students build verifiable, industry-ready engineering portfolios.

Technical Interview Mentoring and Career Readiness

The final phase of the FDP focused on the mechanics of technical recruitment and career coaching. Faculty members participated in mock interview simulations and role-play exercises designed to replicate the high-pressure environments of corporate technical rounds. The sessions detailed behavioral coaching strategies using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) framework, giving teachers a structured approach to refine students' technical communication and professional presentation.

The programme concluded with an evaluation session and a valedictory address. Feedback from the 73 participating educators indicated high satisfaction with the practical, hands-on structure of the workshops. Coordinated by Dr N. R. Solomon Jebaraj and Dr D. Preethi, the initiative successfully equipped the university's computing faculties with modern pedagogical tools, reinforcing the institution's commitment to developing industry-ready IT professionals.