PROFILE
An alumni association of an engineering college serves as a vital link between the institution and its former students, creating a network that extends beyond graduation. Alumni associations often organize events such as reunions, conferences, and social gatherings, offering opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and professional development. These associations play a crucial role in maintaining a strong bond between the college and its graduates, helping to build a positive and enduring relationship. Alumni associations often facilitate mentorship programs, enabling experienced graduates to guide and support current students in their academic and career pursuits. They may also contribute to fundraising initiatives for the college, helping to secure resources for scholarships, infrastructure development, and other educational enhancements. Alumni associations frequently engage in outreach activities, projecting the achievements and success stories of their members to inspire current students and build pride in the institution. Alumni associations maintain an alumni directory, making it easier for graduates to reconnect, share experiences, and collaborate on various professional and personal endeavors. Alumni often serve as ambassadors for their alma mater, promoting the college's reputation and contributing to its continued success through their achievements in various fields. Through newsletters, social media, and other communication channels, alumni associations keep members informed about college updates, achievements, and opportunities, fostering a sense of ongoing involvement and loyalty among the graduates.
Established in 2005, VJCET alumni association creates and maintains a life-long connection between the college and its alumni, who number more than 7,500. VJCET has a very committed and vibrant alumni network with five chapters centered at Kochi, Trivandrum, Chennai, Bangalore, Qatar, UAE, Europe and Canada . Alumni are the most trusted brand ambassadors and VJCET is grateful to them for their generous patronage and support. VJCET Alumni association is a registered body approved bye law for registration as per Section 12 of The Travancore Cochin Literary and Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955.
ABOUT VJCET ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The alumni association of a VJCET is like a family reunion for graduates. It's a way for former students to stay connected with their alma mater, share experiences, and support the institution that played a significant role in their lives. These associations often organize events, networking opportunities, and fundraising activities to foster a sense of community among graduates. They can also provide valuable resources for career development, mentorship, and staying informed about the college's current happenings.
Established in 2005, the VJCET Alumni Association creates and maintains a lifelong connection between the college and its alumni, who number more than 7,500. VJCET has a very committed and vibrant alumni network with five chapters centered in Kochi, Trivandrum, Chennai, Bangalore, Qatar, the UAE, Europe, and Canada. Alumni are the most trusted brand ambassadors, and VJCET is grateful to them for their generous patronage and support.
The manager of the college shall be the patron of the association; all the members who have served the institution shall become fellows of the association; and all members of the teaching faculty of the college shall be honorary members of the association
The annual alumni meet is conducted every year at the Viswajyothi College campus. The general body elected the executive committee for one year and approved the bylaw for registration as per Section 12 of the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific, and Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955.
All pass-out students and those in their final year of college shall be eligible to become members of the association. Currently, the alumni association has 7,636 members.
President : Dr. K K Rajan, Principal, VJCET
Secretary : Dr. Siddharth Shelly, Assistant Professor, ECE Department, MACE
Vice- President : Mr. Mridul George, Senior Software Engineer, VISUAL IQ
Joint-Secretary : Mr. Jacob Mathai, Business
Treasurer : Mr.Arun K R, Assistant Professor, ME Department, VJCET
CHAPTERS
Trivandrum The following members are the Executive committee members of Trivandrum chapter. President: ABBHINAV SREEJEEV, Assistant System Engineer, TCS Vice President : GOURINANDANA N, UST, Trivandrum Secretary: RAKESH R, Specialist, Tata Elxsi Ltd Joint Secretary: HELNA ELDHO, Associate Software Developer, UST lobal Alumni Coordinator: JUBY JUSTIN, Associate Lead Engineer, Envestnet Treasurer: SHONE NIXON, TCS, Assistant System Engineer |
Cochin The following members are the Executive committee members of Cochin chapter President: Sean Santhosh Joseph, TCS, Cochin Vice President: Hisana Thasneem A H, Mindcurv, Cochin Secretary: Basil John, TCS, Cochin Joint Secretary: Aparna M S, NeST Digital, Cochin Alumni Coordinator, Cochin: Justin Prasad, Yatnam Technologies, Cochin Treasurer: Jeffin Mathew, Rapid Value, Cochin |
Chennai The following members are the Executive committee members of Chennai chapter President: Paul T sunny, Member Technical Staff,Zoho, Chennai. Secretary : Francy P Paul, HSE Engineer, TUV SUD South Asia Pvt Ltd Vice President: Jibin Joshy, Senior systems Engineer ,NMSWorks Software Private ltd Joint Secretary: Anna Maria Saju, Accenture, Chennai Treasurer : Akhilesh Balachandran, Amazon Web services(AWS), Tech Mahindra Ltd Alumni Coordinator : Sharon Alicea.D, Associate Software Engineer
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UAE Dubai chapter The following members are the Executive committee members of UAE chapter President: Vinu Peter, CEO, Agreefy, UAE Secretary: Rohith Ramachandran, QA/QC Manager, Magnum Technology Center FZE Joint Secretary: Cean Jose, Project Manager, Teamstar Group of Companies, Dubai Alumni Coordinator: Tom Chris, Application engineer Additive Manufacturing, Falcon Technologies International Treasurer Grace Mariya Joseph, BIM ENGINEER-GCL, Gulf contracting and landscaping |
Canada The following members are the Executive committee members of Canada chapter President: Chinu Jose, Software Developer, Brampton Vice President: Paulose Benny, Student, Lambton College Toronto Secretary: Don Davis, Technical Support analyst, Fusebill, Ottawa, Ontario Joint Secretary: Josemon Shaji, Student, Algonquin College Alumni Coordinator: Arjun Bharath shah, Student, Centenniel college Treasurer: Jayakrishnan P, MS student, Lamton College
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Europe (Germany) The following members are the Executive committee members of Europe (Germany) chapter. President: Lead Engineer, STVEN, Munich Vice President: Engineer, Aptiv PLC, Automotive Industry,Wuppertal Germany Secretary: Software Test Analyst, Expleo Group, Austria Joint Secretary: Leibniz University Hannover (Master student), Hanover Alumni Coordinator: MSc Technical Logistics, University of Duisburg- Essen, Germany Treasurer : MSc. Water and Environmental Management Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover,Germany
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OFFICE BEARERS
Dr. K K Rajan, Principal
Dr. Siddharth Shelly, Asst. Professor, ECE Dept, MACE, Kothamangalam
Mr. Mridul George, Senior Software Engineer, VISUAL IQ
Mr. Jacob Mathai, Business
Mr. Arun K R, Asst. Professor, Dept of Mechanical VJCET
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Sl.No | Name | Designation |
1 | Mrs.Shine George | HOD, Civil Engineering Department, VJCET |
2 | Mr. Amel Austine | HOD, Computer Science and Engineering Department, VJCET |
3 | Dr. Sony Kurian | HOD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, VJCET |
4 | Dr. Navven Jacob | HOD, Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, VJCET |
5 | Mrs. Jesline Joseph | HOD, Information Technology Department, VJCET |
6 | Dr. Shunmugesh K | HOD, Mechanical Engineering Department, VJCET |
7 | Dr. Anita Brigit Mathew | H O D, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Department |
8 | Dr. Cyriac Joseph | HOD, Master of Business Administration Department, VJCET |
9 | Mr. BijuGeorge | HOD, Science & Humanities |
10 | Mrs. Sabitha Raju | Computer Science &Design Engineering Department |
11 | Mr. Lins Paul Kuriakose | Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Department, VJCET |
12 | Mrs. Lakshmi Suresh | Assistant Professor,Computer Science and Engineering Department, VJCET |
13 | Mrs. Steffy Tresa Loui | Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, VJCET |
14 | Anu C Kunjachan | Assistant Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, VJCET |
15 | Mrs. Silpa Sugathan | Assistant Professor, Information Technology Department, VJCET |
16 | Dr. Aravind S | Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, VJCET |
17 | Mrs. Merrin Geordie Pottas | Assistant Professor, Master of Business Administration Department, VJCET |
REPORTS
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2022-2023 | VIEW |
EVENTS CONDUCTED BY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni Sponsored Studio Room
An Air conditioned smart studio room with modern facility sponsored by Alumni association with cost of Six lakhs rupees. Facility contains a smart board, high quality camera, desktop writing pads etc. Facility is used for conducting online classes, webinars, and offline of 40 students seat capacity, Online and Offline training programs. Students & faculty can attend online conference and paper presentation. Studio room is inaugurated by Dr. Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Hon. M.L.A, Muvattupuzha constituency on 28th April 2022 with presence of respected dignities.
Alumni sponsored seminar/Technical Talk/ Activities
Alumni association VJCET conducted seminars and technical talk in association with all departments in online and offline platforms.
Best Project award
Alumni association gives a best projected award for one best project from each department in every academic year.