Jan 07, 2023
NITC stall enthralls tech enthusiasts in the DISHA Expo
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) highlighted its technical prowess by actively participating in the Higher Studies Expo - DISHA 2023 organized from January 3 to 7, 2023 at Kozhikode Beach. The Expo was organized by the Career Guidance and Adolescent Counseling Cell of Higher Secondary Wing under the Directorate of General Education, Govt, of Kerala.
The details of various programmes offered by the Departments and Schools of NIT Calicut along with the opportunities for career growth were displayed. The admission procedure to the various Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research programmes of the institute was highlighted for the benefit of the public.
One of the star attractions in the venue was the Electric Go-kart, designed by Team Unwired of SAE India Collegiate Club of NIT Calicut. A 3D printed prototype of a robot with three omni wheels and a robot with a mobile base equipped with four meccanum wheels to demonstrate the flexibility in the robot movement also drew large crowds to the stall. An Autonomous Underwater Vehicle equipped with various sensors to navigate and gather data in underwater environments was also displayed. The projects accomplished by the students of the institute were demonstrated so as to inculcate an interest and passion in school students towards engineering disciplines.
A total of 30000 people including students from various schools across the state, educationalists and ministers visited the stall during this period. The arrangement of the NIT stall was coordinated by the Centre for Career Development of NIT Calicut headed by Dr. Sajith V.
Media Reports
- Crowds throng NIT Calicut stall at DISHA expo - The Hindu
