The Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai is one among the first universities in the country to implement the National Education Policy 2020 almost fully, in letter and spirit. The NEP 2020, approved by the Government of India, has introduced several significant changes and reforms in the higher education sector. It emphasises multidisciplinary education and encourages universities to offer a wide range of subjects and promote flexibility in curriculum design. It aims to break down the traditional silos of disciplines and promote interdisciplinary research and learning.
NEP 2020 proposes the establishment of an Academic Bank of Credits, which allows students to accumulate credits for courses completed across multiple institutions. This credit transfer system enables students to pursue a personalised and flexible learning path while encouraging lifelong learning. The policy also makes multiple entry and exit points possible in higher education programmes, allowing students to exit with a certificate, diploma, or degree at different stages of their academic journey. This enables students to enter the workforce or pursue further education based on their qualifications. More than 95% of the students of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University have registered in ABC and the ABC registration number is incorporated in the degree certificates of the graduates.
The university emphasizes the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework and conducts workshops and webinars to sensitize faculty members to OBE principles. All the course are aligned with Course & Program outcomes. The present UG/PG syllabus is based on the CBCS/CBGS and the students will be offered electives, multidisciplinary courses and online
courses of their choices. The Department of Languages and Literature offers programs in both Indian and foreign languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Urdu, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Somaiya Vidyavihar University has over 8 partnerships with International Universities across 5 countries in the world. SVU is actively engaged in community outreach and offers education in Pali, Buddhism, and Yoga at its outreach center near Shirdi, Ahmednagar. All the UG and PG programmes have Skill Development Course component as a part of their curriculum which comprises 30% of the curriculum. In order to be equipped to address the challenges of NEP 2020, SVU has established the Faculty & Staff Development Centre (FSDC) to coordinate and offer technical, behavioural and capacity-building programs to teaching faculty and other technical staff periodically. The Centre aims to train and up-skill the faculty and staff of all institutions under
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The National Conference on "National Education Policy 2020 Implementation in Maharashtra: Opportunities and Challenges" held at Somaiya Vidyavihar University on March 30, 2022, was a significant event organized by the Preeminent Education and Research Association (PERA) in association with the university. The one-day conference witnessed the participation of more than 100 delegates from various universities, educationalists, policymakers, industrial experts, administrators, and students. Eminent speakers, including Dr. G. D. Yadav and Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, addressed the attendees, emphasizing the need for implementing the NEP recommendations in the state. The conference featured panel discussions on topics such as liberal education, interdisciplinary approaches, the impact on professional education, and fulfilling 21st-century needs through vocational and skill education. The event concluded with inspiring reflections on the transformative potential of education and the opportunities that lie ahead for the growth and development of the education sector in Maharashtra.
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Here is what the best of student innovation looks like! Unleash your ambitions with our “Mega Projects”
The Marine Robotics Team (TMRT) is the underwater robotics and offshore engineering team of the college. Our team was founded on 27th July 2017. We aim to build an “Autonomous Underwater Vehicle” which is capable of performing a set of tasks and making its own decisions based on a few algorithms like Deep Learning, etc. We aim to compete in various national and international competitions like DRUSE, SAUVC, RoboSub, SAUC-E and NIOT SAVe.
Team Onyx India is the official, student-run Aero Modelling Team of K. J. Somaiya School of Engineering, Mumbai, India. Having over a decade plus experience, Team Onyx has made a name for itself in the world of student aviation by competing in national and internationally renowned competitions like SAE Aero-design East, SAE-VIT, etc. The team also showcases their RC Aircraft at various events, apart from preparing for competitions, the team also conducts annual workshops teaching students about the basics of aviation and RC aircraft building.. The team aims to inspire students with the wonders of aero-modelling.
Team Redshift Racing India is the international BAJA SAE racing team from K.J Somaiya School of Engineering. The team's objective is to build all-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles and compete at the national and international level. Brand Ambassador of BAJA SAE INDIA
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Team Eta is a student team that participates annually in the Shell Eco-Marathon. Shell Eco-marathon is one of the world’s leading energy efficiency competition programmes. Students are challenged to design, build and test energy-efficient cars, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible. Students take their designs to the track in the Mileage Challenge to see which vehicle can compete to go the farthest on the least amount of fuel.
Our vision is to build fuel efficient vehicle to combat current problems and create a sustainable future for coming generations.
We are Eta, a compassionate group of young engineers who believe in bringing a change to the traditional conventions followed in today's automobile industry leading to a carbon neutral Earth.
In the heart of KJ Somaiya School of Engineering beats the pulse of motorsport brilliance – Formula Student Team Orion Racing India. Since its inception in 2006, this remarkable team has epitomized the Spirit of Perseverance and Achievement. As Four-Time National Champions of India, they have carved a name for themselves not only in their home country but also on the international stage, gracing competitions in Germany, Austria, and Hungary since 2007. Their pursuit of excellence is an unyielding journey, where every race is a chapter, and every trophy is a testament to their dedication.
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Team KJSSE Robocon is the official ABU Robocon team of KJSSE. We are a student run, non-profit robotics team operating from their workshop at Vidyavihar, Mumbai.
Under the supervision of K.J.Somaiya School of Engineering, We design, prototype, manufacture and run our robots to compete with other universities for ABU Robocon every year, organised by IIT D in Delhi. ABU Robocon competition encourages us to build different robots with different mechanisms every year from scratch involving contribution from all fields of engineering. Students not only get a golden opportunity to put their smarts in the various fields of engineering to use, but also learn how to manage a project of this size and work in a team to compete against the best and brightest students from across India.
Team KJSSE Robocon started its journey in 2010 and since then, it has come a long way from a hobby idea to a semi-professional project par excellence.
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The Somaiya Space Research Project (SSRP) established 16th January 2024, is a research oriented mega project at KJ Somaiya School of Engineering. This is our ambitious endeavor to expand the horizons of space exploration. As a team of passionate students, we come together under one umbrella to pursue various research projects aimed at understanding the cosmos. Our collective goal is to develop and launch our very own satellite, the Somaiya CosmoSat, into space, collaborating with esteemed institutions like ISRO and space startups along the way.
Apart from overseeing projects, we actively manage the Astronomical Society of KJSSE to promote awareness and engage in related activities. Additionally, we actively engage in prestigious competitions such as the IN-SPACe Model Rocketry, IN-SPACe CANSAT Competitions, IROC-U and may more, where we showcase our innovation and teamwork on a global stage. Through our dedication to exploration, innovation, and outreach, we are poised to make meaningful contributions to space research while embracing the challenges and growth that lie ahead.
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