Placement - College of Engineering and Technology, Akola

Training and Placement Cell

Welcome to the Training & Placement Cell of the College of Engineering and Technology, Akola. Our primary mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, creating an ecosystem where students can thrive professionally. We are committed to empowering our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers.

Our Objectives:

Facilitate on-campus and off-campus placement opportunities for students.
Conduct comprehensive training sessions focused on enhancing technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Forge strong connections with leading companies and industry partners for internships and placements.
Organize workshops, seminars, and guest lectures to provide industry insights and career guidance.

Key Activities:

Placement Drives: Hosting recruitment events with top organizations from various sectors.
Training Programs: Offering specialized training sessions on soft skills, aptitude, and technical knowledge.
Industry Interaction: Collaborating with industry leaders for talks, mentorship, and industrial visits.
Career Guidance: Providing expert advice on career planning and interview preparation.

Our Commitment:

We aim to ensure that our students are industry-ready and have access to the best career opportunities. With a strong focus on skill development and professional excellence, the T&P Cell at COETA continues to be a vital platform for student success.

For inquiries and updates, please get in touch with the T&P Cell or visit our placement office.

FROM THE DESK OF TPO

The Students are always aspiring to be placed through an Institute. T&P Cell tries hard to teach interpersonal and Technological skills to students to enhance their confidence and make them globally accepted.

T & P Cell aims to make students Employable in coordination with their respective disciplines & sowing the Corporate Ethics & Etiquettes to remain on the priorities of Industries for Selection.

Dr. Sunil K. Agrawal
(Training & Placement Officer)

“To Create opportunities for placement of our students concerning their profile”

MISSION

“To Construct a platform for the students by providing the required facilities & guidance to achieve their career goals”

Functions of T & P Cell

The Institute has a fully fledged Training & Placements Cell for various activities.

The objectives of T&P Cell are to provide the Best possible opportunities to the Students for Placements.
To identify the areas of Training to make Students Competent.
To organise various Training to inculcate the Essence of Soft Skills and to support improving the Personality of the Students.
To provide an Internship to the students through various platforms
Training & Placements Cell motivates and provides coaching to the students for Competitive Examinations like GATE, GRE, CAT, etc.
To organise industrial visits for the students to know how the latest modernisations and practical practices of Industries.
Regular visits of T&P coordinators to the industries to bridge the gap between industry and academia.
To organise the Expert talks of eminent personalities from industries, to make students aware of the Expectations of industries.
To motivate students to become entrepreneurs by arranging various activities through expert talks and workshops

Structure of T & P

Training Cell

**Prof. P. A. Tayade**
(Training Coordinator)

Objectives of the Training Cell

Oversee all training activities conducted across the institute.
Emphasise the importance of both soft skills and technical skills for professional success.
Prepare students for their careers by supporting skill enhancement and personality development.
Plan and conduct company-specific technical training programs.

Activities of Training Cell (2025–26)

Pre-Placement Events

Event: PLACERA-2k25 (Mock Interview Process)
Department: All Departments
Year: All Final Year Students
Participants: 120
Eminent Personality: Ms. Sakina Ali (HR, British Petroleum, Pune)

Skill Development Trainings (2025–26)

1. Hands-on Practice on AutoCAD (2D Drafting, 3D Modelling, Rendering)
- Department: Mechanical
- Participants: 40
- Hours: 60
- Expert: Mrs. Anupama Warhade
2. Soft Skill Training
- Department: First Year Engineering
- Participants: 480
- Hours: 24
- Experts:
  - Mr. Anil Patil
  - Mr. Abhijeet Patode
  - Mr. Ajay Madale
  - Mr. Abhishek Bakshi
3. Soft Skill and Personality Development Training
- Department: First Year MBA
- Participants: 60
- Hours: 30
- Expert: Mr. Abhishek Bakshi

Recruitment Trainings (2025–26)

1. Technical Training on Core Java, SQL, Advanced Java
- Department: Final and Third Year CSE
- Participants: 60
- Hours: 168
- Expert: Mr. Onkar Holkar
2. Technical Training on Angular and Artificial Intelligence
- Department: Final Year CSE (Online)
- Participants: 40
- Hours: 12
- Expert: Mr. Aakash Salunke

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

The Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) is an initiative that aims to promote entrepreneurial thinking among students. Its main goal is to create an environment where students can learn how to develop business ideas, understand market needs, and gain practical knowledge about startups. The cell organizes events such as entrepreneurship awareness programs, business plan competitions, skill-development workshops, and interaction sessions with successful entrepreneurs. It also helps students connect with mentors, incubators, and industry experts to support them in turning their ideas into real ventures.

The ED Cell of the College conducts various awareness programmes such as Seminars, Workshops, Industrial Visitsand Interaction with young Entrepreneurs, etc. These programmes are aimed at making the student community more enthusiastic towards entrepreneurial activity. The Advisory board for the ED cell comprises of members from industry, financial institutions, Research and Development, Government institutions etc. The board will guide and advise the cell in organizing various activities.

Vision
To develop successful entrepreneurs with innovative skills and strong ethical values who contribute to societal development and national growth.
Mission
To foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students and motivate them to build and pursue their own ventures.

Functions of the ED Cell

Organize entrepreneurship awareness camps and training programs.
Develop and introduce entrepreneurship-related curricula at various levels, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the institute and other institutions in the region.
Conduct research and surveys to identify entrepreneurial opportunities.
Guide and support prospective entrepreneurs in preparing project reports, obtaining approvals, securing loans, and accessing facilities from relevant support agencies.
Organize guest lectures to promote science and technology through project-based learning and execution.

Constitution of the E-Cell

The E-Cell consists of faculty members who act as facilitators and students who serve as active members. Student members are selected based on their interest and willingness to contribute voluntarily. The E-Cell team works collaboratively to plan and execute various entrepreneurship-related programs.

Events Conducted

Expert Talk on “Innovative Techniques for Successful Entrepreneurship” by Mr. Pradeep Gurukhudde for first-year students.
Two-day workshop on “Kona Kona Shiksha: Financial Education for Young Citizens” conducted by CA Mr. Deepak Vekaraia, NiSM, an educational initiative of SEBI, for final-year students.
Expert Talk on “Career Guidance on E-Commerce” by Diecom eCommerce Seller Panel for final-year students.

INDUSTRY INSTITUTION INTERACTION CELL

Prof. Sudhir P. Dhomane
(IIIC Coordinator)

A) Objectives of the Industry–Institute Interaction (III) Cell

Enhance the employability of students.
Promote collaborative research and development.
Organize industrial visits and expert lectures.
Facilitate curriculum development and upgradation based on industry needs.
Support faculty development through industry exposure and training.
Promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
Generate resources through consultancy and sponsored projects.
Develop Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industries and organizations.
Improve institutional branding and visibility.

B) Memorandum of Understanding

The III Cell maintains strong interactions with industries and corporate partners to identify the skill gap between industry requirements and institute offerings.
It works actively to bridge this gap by signing MoUs with various organizations. These collaborations help students gain industry-relevant skills through placements, internships, industrial visits, hands-on training, and expert sessions.

Activities

The III Cell has organized multiple activities and events by inviting industry professionals. These sessions help students understand industry expectations and prepare themselves accordingly, both technically and professionally.

Internship Cell

**Prof. K. P. Barabade**
(Internship Coordinator)

The Internship Cell acts as a dedicated platform that connects students with industry opportunities. Its purpose is to provide hands-on experience, strengthen employability skills, and prepare students for real-world challenges. The cell guides students in applying for internships available on multiple platforms, helping them secure meaningful industry exposure through internships and apprenticeships.

Objectives of Internships

Provide students with exposure to industry culture, standards, tools, and technologies.
Build strong industry connections.
Increase employability and workplace readiness.
Support students in career exploration and informed career choices.
Facilitate apprenticeship opportunities to enhance practical learning.

Student Coordinators

Student coordinators are selected based on their interest and willingness to work with the Internship Cell. They assist the staff coordinators in identifying and promoting internship opportunities to their peers.

Internship Opportunities

The Internship Cell has facilitated several internship opportunities for students across various companies.
A majority of students have been registered on leading internship platforms such as:

Internshala
Apna Portal of AICTE
National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0)

These platforms help students secure part-time or full-time internships and explore placement opportunities.

T & P Coordinators

Sr. No.	Name	Designation	Department	Cell no	Email Id
1	Dr. S. K. AGRAWAL	Training & Placement Officer		9960590205	tpo@coeta.ac.in
2	Dr. D. V. WELE	T & P Coordinator	Chemical Engineering	9960590214	durgesh.wele@coeta.ac.in
3	PROF.R.K. WATILE	T & P Coordinator	Civil Engineering	9890045754	rahul.watile@coeta.ac.in
4	PROF.A.S.TOLMARE	T & P Coordinator	Mechanical Engineering	7709762379	Amar.tolmare@coeta.ac.in
5	Dr. S. A. AWACHAR	T & P Coordinator	Comp Sci. & Engineering	9960250362	sandeep.awachar@coeta.ac.in
6	PROF.A.A.PANDE	T & P Coordinator	Architecture	9422653216	anand.pande@coeta.ac.in
7	PROF. A.N.TAYADE	T & P Coordinator	MBA	7263027650	anagha.tayade@coeta.ac.in
8	PROF. S.P. DHOMANE	Industry Institute Interaction Cell	College level	9970171328	sudhir.dhomane@coeta.ac.in
9	Prof. S. R. THAKARE	Entrepreneurship Development Cell	College Level	9970148638	shashikant.thakare@coeta.ac.in
10	Prof. P.A. TAYADE	Training Cell Coordinator	College level	8275219788	priya.tayade@coeta.ac.in
11	Prof. K. P. BARABDE	Internship Cell	College Level	9665842333	kalyani.barabde@coeta.ac.in

Shri Shivaji Education Society Amravati’s
College of Engineering & Technology, Akola

N.H. No.6, Murtizapur road, Babhulgaon (Jh.), Akola.444104 (M.S.)
Phone: 0724-2259024, 2259069, 9960590205
www.coeta.ac.in | tpo@coeta.ac.in

Dr. S. K. Agrawal
Head Training and Placement Officer
tpocoetakola@gmail.com | tpo@coeta.ac.in
+91 9960590205