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Universal Human Values (UHV)

 

About UHV Cell

In accordance with the directives of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), every AICTE-affiliated institution is mandated to establish a Universal Human Values (UHV) Cell at the college level.

This initiative aims to promote ethical and value-based education, fostering the holistic development of students.

The UHV Cell functions in alignment with the guidelines outlined in the AICTE reference document G911: UHV Cell, Nodal, and Resource Centres. For further details, please refer to the official AICTE document here.

Objectives / Purpose

  1. Ensure proper infrastructure and structure for the UHV Cell as per AICTE guidelines.
  2. Articulate, refine, and share the vision and educational goals, particularly those related to Universal Human Values.
  3. Define indicators or measures related to Universal Human Values goals and activities.

Activities

  1. Ensure proper teaching of UHV-I (Student Induction Program) and UHV-II (2nd year) through trained faculty members.
  2. Conduct weekly meetings of UHV Cell members along with other faculty, staff, and students interested in UHV.
  3. Develop UHV teachers through advanced UHV Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and encourage participation in introductory UHV workshops.
  4. Organize short workshops for faculty members, staff, and students.
  5. Facilitate availability of common teaching resources such as books and study materials.
  6. Formalize evaluation criteria, exam patterns, projects, and term papers related to UHV.
  7. Maintain records and communication with concerned UHV bodies such as Nodal Centers and Regional Nodal Centers.

UHV Cell Members

Sl.No Name Designation
1 Dr. K.K Rajan Principal (Chairperson)
2 Dr.K Shunmugesh Professor (Convenor)
3 Dr.Neenu Daniel Asso.Professor (Coordinator/Secretary)

 

Faculty Members From Departments

Sl.No Name Designation/Department
1 Ms. Anu Priya Mohan Assistant Professor (AD)
2 Ms. Finu John Assistant Professor (CE)
3 Ms. Swathi Venugopal Assistant Professor (CSE)
4 Ms. Julith Jacob Assistant Professor (CG)
5 Ms. Vanitha Rugmoni Assistant Professor (ECE)
6 Ms. Smitha Jacob Assistant Professor (EEE)
7 Mr. Jimy George Assistant Professor (IT)
8 Mr. Nibin B Assistant Professor (ME)
9 Ms. Elsa Sebastian Assistant Professor (MBA)
10 Mr. Saneesh AK Assistant Professor (BHMCT)
11 Ms. Ansu Ann Abraham Assistant Professor (S&H)

 

Staff Representatives

Sl.No Name Designation/Department
1 Ms. Remya C. Shekhar Computer Programmer (AD)
2 Ms. Simi N U 2nd Grade Instructor (CE)
3 Ms. ArathyBhaskaran Computer Programmer (CSE)
4 Mr. Thomas Mathew Trade Instructor (ECE)
5 Mr. Bijo Jose Trade Instructor (EEE)
6 Ms. Josmy Jose Computer Programmer (IT)
7 Mr. Shajan P J Technical Officer (ME)
8 Ms. Lucy Kurian Librarian Grade II (MBA)
9 Mr. Shaiju E G Lab Assistant (HMCT)
10 Ms. Silineya Dominic Demonstrator –(Physics)

 

Students Representatives

Sl.No Name Designation/Department
1 Ms. Hridhya P S Student Representative (S3AD)
2 Mr. Fairoos P Ali  Student Representative (S5CE)
3 Ms. Neethu Cherian Student Representative  (S5 CSB)
4 Mr. M. Ananthapadmanabhan Student Representative (S5 ECE)
5 Mr. EldhoseSaji Student Representative (S3 EEE)
6 Mr. Joyal Sojan Student Representative (S5 IT)
7 Mr. BalaAbhiram Student Representative (S5 ME)
8 Mr. Tom Joy Student Representative (S3 MBA)
9 Mr. Daniel P Joshy  Student Representative (S5 BHMCT)

 

UHV Cell Events & Activities

1. Student Induction Program (SIP) — Universal Human Values

The UHV Cell at VJCET organized the Student Induction Program for first-year engineering students on 12th,13thand 14th August 2025. Rev. Fr. Mathew Mulangacherryil inspired students to reflect on Universal Human Values, empathy, and responsible citizenship.

2. Human Connect — Self-Exploration Session

The UHV Cell hosted a Human Connect session for S1 students on 22nd August 2025 at the R&D Seminar Hall, designed as an ice-breaking and self-exploration activity. Dr. Shunmugesh K, Convenor of the UHV Cell and HOD of the Mechanical Department, welcomed the students and delivered a talk on the importance of Universal Human Values and the role of the UHV Cell.

The student-led program encouraged interaction, teamwork, and peer bonding, helping newcomers feel comfortable in their new environment. Dr. Neenu Daniel coordinated the session, while Student Coordinators Ananthapadmanamban (S5 EC) and Neethu Cherian (CS) led the activities.

3. Talk on Media Influence in Youthfulness

On 26th September 2025, the UHV Cell organized an interactive talk for S1 students on the role of media in shaping youth. Fr. Gino Jose Punnamathathil, Chief Coordinating Officer of Rashtra Deepika Ltd., discussed both the positive and negative effects of media and encouraged students to use it responsibly and think critically. The session saw active participation from students across various branches.The event was coordinated by Ms. Swathy Venugopal, AP, CSED and Mr. Shajan P J, Technical Officer, MED.