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Information Technology - Achievements
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During Feb 10th and 11th 2023 , TECH ZEAL 2023 (ONLINE MODE) – A 32 Hours National Level Hackathon contest was organized by department of IT in collaboration with the industry IBM , Smartbridge India Private Limited, Hyderabad, Telangana and Rx Data Science, Salem. A total prize money of 50,000 INR has been given to all winnners.
- Department of IT, for the second time bagged the "AICTE-CII Best Industry linked Engineering Institution award"! Read more>>
- National Cyber Defence Research Centre IoT Security Laboratory Read more>>
- Signing of MoU
Department of IT facilitated the signing of MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) between Sona College of Technology, Salem and Cyqurex Private Limited, Bengaluru on 4th October 2019
- Department of IT received the Best NSS Programme Officer Award Read more>>
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SONA SWAYAM NPTEL LOCAL CHAPTER secured “AA” rating (33rd Rank) in NPTEL examination held during Apr 2019. Our college has been identified as one of the TOP PERFORMING NPTEL LOCAL CHAPTER among 2500 NPTEL Local Chapters in all over India. SONA is bagging the prestigious “AA” category award for the SIXTH consecutive runs.
The tribute goes to Dr.J.SenthilKumar, Professor/IT and the NPTEL – SPOC, Sona College of Technology. Around 40 candidates staff and students of IT department bagged Elite + Gold certification.
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A Consultancy project titled “Development of Natural Language Processing – based algorithms for the user input classification, rating and recommendation system” worth Rs.1,10,000 for Smartbridge, Hyderabad. The project was done by Dr.V.Mohanraj,Professor/IT, Mr.N.Selvanathan, AP/ IT, Mr.U.K.Balaji Saravanan, AP/IT, Ms.D.Komalavalli, AP/IT from September 2020 to September 2021.
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2. A Consultancy project titled “Developing a Market Place for Apparel Machinery Using Pern Stack” worth Rs. 3,00,000 for Kleidsys Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru. The project is being done by Dr.V.Mohanraj,Professor/IT, Mr.N.Selvanathan, AP/ IT, Mr.U.K.Balaji Saravanan, AP/IT, Mr. David Samuel Azariya, AP/IT, Mr.K.Karthick, AP/IT, Mr.S.Rajkumar, AP/IT Ms.D.Komalavalli, AP/IT from April 2021.
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Share and Mentor Institutions (Margdarshan) is one of the Quality Improvement Scheme by AICTE. The scheme envisages that a Hub’n Spoke system to be established by an institute of repute as mentor within an existing facility to serve as the hub to guide and disperse knowledge to 10 technical institutions to encourage best practices. Sona College of Technology, Salem has been selected by the AICTE to serve as a Mentor Institute for Margdarshan scheme for the period 2019-2022.
Department of IT congratulates the coordinators Dr.J.Senthilkumar, Professor / IT , Dr.Y.Suresh, Professor / IT and Dr.V.Mohanraj, Professor / IT, for their efforts in receiving a grant of Rs.30,00,000/- under this scheme.
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Dr.P.Iyyanar, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) received a grant of Rs.10,64,000/- for the establishment of Multi-Skill and Personality Development Programme Centre for SC/ST students in Sona College of Technology, Salem under the scheme Skill and Personality Development Programme Centre for SC/ST students(SPDP).
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A consultancy project work titled “Mining and Accounting System” worth Rs.2,00,000/- for Dalmia Magnesite Corporation was successfully delivered during the period Dec’ 2018 to May’ 2019. The system was developed by Mr.U.K.Balaji Saravanan, Assistant Professor / IT and Mr.N.Selvanathan, Assistant Professor / IT.
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NPTEL Achievements [June 2023 - May 2024]
| Name of the faculty | Course | Certificate Type | Topper |
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| J Akilandeswari | Introduction to Machine Learning | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Jeba Emilyn J | Data Structure and Algorithms using JAVA | Elite+Silver | Topper of 2% in this course |
| Jeba Emilyn J | Teaching and Learning in General Programs: TALG | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Lydia D Isaac | Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Sasikala M | Cloud Computing | Elite+Silver | Topper of 2% in this course |
| Sindhu L | Python for Data Science | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| V Maanraj | Foundation of Cloud IoT Edge ML | Elite+Gold | Topper of 1% in this course |
| Dr J Senthilkumar | Foundation of Cloud IoT Edge ML | Elite+Gold | Topper of 1% in this course |
| Iyyanar P | Introduction to Internet of Things | Elite+Gold | Topper of 5% in this course |
| R Sangeethapriya | Fundamental Algorithms: Design and Analysis | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Selvanathan N | Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things | Elite+Silver | Topper of 1% in this course |
| Janani I | Fundamental Algorithms: Design and Analysis | Elite+Silver | Topper of 2% in this course |
| Sasikala M | Introduction to Internet of Things | Elite+Gold | Topper of 5% in this course |
Dr.K.Thangaraj-ASP/IT, has been elected as “Chairman for IEI Salem Local Centre, Salem” for the Institution of Engineers (India) from the year 2023 - 2024 |
Dr.K.Thangaraj-ASP/IT, has been awarded as “Technology and Innovation in Education Award” from Artificial Intelligence Medical and Engineering Researchers Society for the year 2023 - 2024 |
Dr.K.Thangaraj-ASP/IT, has been awarded as “Technology and Innovation in Education Award” from Artificial Intelligence Medical and Engineering Researchers Society for the year 2023 - 2024 |
Mr.P.Manikandan, CISCO Instructor was awarded the “Expert Level Instructor Excellence” from CISCO Networking Academy for the year 2023 |
NPTEL Achievements [Jan 2023 - May 2023]
| Name of the Faculty | Course | Certificate Type | Topper |
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| Jeba Emilyn J | Design Thinking - A Primer | Elite+gold | Topper of 1% in this course |
| Aldo Stalin J L | Design Thinking - A Primer | Elite+Silver | |
| J Akilandeswari | Fundamental Algorithms: Design And Analysis | Elite+Silver | |
| J Deepika | Emotional Intelligence | Elite | |
| D Komalavalli | Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems | Elite+Silver | |
| Selvanathan N | Introduction To Internet Of Things | Elite+Silver | |
| R Sangeethapriya | Cloud Computing | Elite | |
| Murali M | Introduction To Internet Of Things | Elite+Silver | |
| Janani I | Cloud Computing | Elite | |
| Karthick K | Introduction To Internet Of Things | Elite | |
| Rajkumar S | Introduction To Internet Of Things | Elite | |
| UK Balaji Saravanan | Introduction To Internet Of Things | Elite | |
| Velusamy A | Cloud Computing | Elite | |
| Krishna Prakash Rajagopal | Privacy and Security in Online Social Media | Elite | |
| Thangaraj K | Computer Networks And Internet Protocol | Elite | |
| S David Samuel Azariya | Foundation of Cloud IoT Edge ML | Elite+Silver | |
| Naveenkumar A | Blockchain and its Applications | Elite | |
| Santhosh Kumar C | Privacy and Security in Online Social Media | Elite | |
| Lydia D Isaac | Foundation of Cloud IoT Edge ML | Elite+Silver |
NPTEL Achievements [June 2022 - Dec 2022]
| Name of the Faculty | Course | Certificate Type | Topper |
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| Dr. J. Akilandeswari | Big Data Computing | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Mr. J.L. Aldostalin | Data Structure And Algorithms Using Java | Elite+Silver | |
| Dr. P. Ilanchezhian | Design Thinking - A Primer | Elite+Silver | |
| Dr. J. Jeba Emilyn | Introduction to Machine Learning | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Dr. K. Thangaraj | Demystifying Networking | Elite+Silver | |
| Dr. K. Thangaraj | Data Structure And Algorithms Using Java | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Dr. S. Vasanthi | Demystifying Networking | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Ms. J. Deepika | Ethics In Engineering Practice | Elite+Silver | |
| Ms. I. Janani | Design Thinking - A Primer | Elite+Silver | |
| Ms. D. Komalavalli | Demystifying Networking | Elite+Silver | |
| Mr. R. Krishna Prakash | Cloud computing | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Ms. P. Kruthika | Introduction to Internet of Things | Elite+Silver | |
| Mr. M. Murali | Design Thinking - A Primer | Elite+Silver | |
| Mr. A. Naveen Kumar | Cloud computing | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
| Mr. C. Santhosh Kumar | Introduction to Internet of Things | Elite+Silver | Topper of 5% in this course |
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Dr. J. Akilandeswari, Professor and Head, Department of Information Technology has been granted the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru fellowship for International Education Administrator’s Seminar.
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Dr. J. Senthilkumar, Professor in the Department of Information Technology, received the SPoC award for the SWAYAM-NPTEL at IIT Madras during July 2022 to Jan 2023. |
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Mr. P. Manikandan, IT CISCO CCNA Training was given to the employees of Hubble India ltd, Chennai for 5 days (02.01.2023 - 05.01.2023) and generated with ₹ 50,000 |
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Dr.P.Ilanchezhian, Associate Professor, IT Department is being awarded the “ISTE BEST CHAPTER SECRETARY AWARD 2022”, during the ISTE Tamil Nadu section Annual Faculty Convention for Engineering Colleges held on 25th March 2022 |
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NPTEL DISCIPLINE STARS - Jan 2021
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Dr. K.Thangaraj, Best Engineer Award - IEI Winner of “Best ISTE Periyar Teacher Award” Certified in Cloud Infrastructure Management by EMC Hon. Secretary, IEI Salem Chapter Undergone summer internship at IIT, Kanpur |
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NPTEL DISCIPLINE STARS –DEC 2019
Women Achiever Award 2019
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Dr. V. Mohanraj,
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Dr. J. Senthil Kumar,
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Dr. J. Jeba Emilyn, |
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ROAD-A-THON 2023
One day Road-A-Thon event organized by the Salem City Police in association with Sona College of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Salem on 05.03.2024. Students participated in multidisciplinary teams and won prizes for their innovative design concepts related to Moden Traffic Lights. Harini M, Harini S and Jaishree S S of II year ADS secured I place and bagged cash prize of Rs. 25,000/-.
FIBRE HACKATHON 2022
A three days virtual Hackathon conducted by FIBRE partner Institutions in Canada and India from 13.05.2022 to 15.05.2022. Students participated in multidisciplinary teams and won prizes for their innovative design concepts related to “Pressure Ulcers”. Shoban Kumar of III year / ADS bagged FIRST PRIZE (Prize: 1000 CAD and One month of mentorship provided by Variant 3D (http://variant.io) to help the selected team to bring their product to market).
Elocution Competition
Final year IT student, Mr. Aswin, has won 2nd place in Elocution Competition in Saarang cultural festival conducted by IITM on 15.01.2023.
Student Hackathon
Our students won second place (Rs. 15,000) in the Student Hackathon on AI&ML, which took place at IITM Research Park on 13.12.2022
TN Gots Talent
Our Department student, K.S. Abitha of 2nd year IT A section won 1st prize in state level dance competition “TN Gots Talent” on 5th Jan 2023.
Synsara Code Red Hackathon
Our students won second place (Rs. 4,000) in the Synsara Code Red Hackathon, which took place at Sri Sairam College of Engineering from 28.09.2022 to September 29 .09.2022.
Team members:
G.Abhindra- III/IT R.Harikrishna- III/IT
M.Pavithra - III/IT B.Shalini - III/IT
Intel OneAPI hackathon
Won Runner Up title and received cash prize of Rs.20,000 at the Intel OneAPI hackathon organized by the Intel Corp and Hack2skill at IISc, Bengaluru. The team was Shortlisted among nationwide entries and participated in 30 hrs hackathon demonstrating Medical image processing through SYCL/DPC++ using Intel one Libraries.
*Our team was the only team under the theme of Medical Image processing to win the title*.
Team members:
Abbijananee M
Harshita M S
Kaamal V N
Vishal V
World Students Day
Akil Sadik M H, Brindha S, Sowmya R and Vishva Helina J of II year ADS secured I place and bagged cash prize of Rs. 50,000/-. The team stood top among 170 participants from various states of the country.
CISCO Placements: Five of our department students got placements at CISCO with CTC of 17.5L.
V.Vishal of II year IT won the district level Speak for India 2022-23 Contest on 09.01.2023 and has been selected for State Level Contest.
Mr. NAVIN J – student of III year B.Tech – IT programme has been selected for internship by IIT Kharagpur for his best performance in NPTEL exam October 2022 with stipend amount of RS 15,000.
Mr. SOORIYA MS – student of III year B.Tech – AI&DS programme has been selected for internship by IIT Kharagpur for his best performance in NPTEL exam October 2022 with stipend amount of RS 15,000.
CISCO Placements
District level Speak for India
Best performance in NPTEL exam
Best performance in NPTEL exam
NPTEL Toppers
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Sarvesh Kumar V 1% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 86% |
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Gurusurya M 1% Topper Cloud Computing 85% |
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Megul Raj S 1% Topper Cloud Computing 85% |
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Sooriya M S 1% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 87% |
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Neha K 2% Topper Cloud Computing 84% |
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Sarensanth C 2% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 84% |
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Shivani N 2% Topper Design Thinking – A Primer 90% & 2% Topper Design & Implementation of Human Computer Interfaces 82% |
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Navin J 5% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 80% |
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Saishree R 5% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 80% |
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Brindha S 2% Topper Programming in Java 85% |
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Vignesh S 5% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 81% |
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Nivas R 5% Topper Cloud Computing 80% |
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Swetha SS 5% Topper Cloud Computing 81% |
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Pravin P 5% Topper Cloud Computing 81% |
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Suba S M 5% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 80% |
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Thamaraikannan G 2% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 83% |
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Priyadharshini N 5% Topper Cloud Computing 81% |
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Aruna M 5% Topper Programming in Java 82% |
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Mohanapriya T 5% Topper Introduction to Internet of Things 80% |
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Vijay Parandaman B M 5% Topper Programming in Java 80% |
1. Ms. V. Aishwarya- B Tech IT IV Year Student bagged the Best Student Advisor Award ISTE Tamil Nadu Section on 29th April 2021.
2. K. S. Susmitha, 4th Year IT student got internship in a product company "NGGAWE NIRMAN TECHNOLOGIES, BANGALORE" to carry out project in Block chain. She was paid with internship of 20000 INR per month.
3. Dhanasekar P, IV/year of IT has been selected for the GRAND FINALE of the prestigious COVID 19 NATIONAL BIO INFORMATICS HACKATHON FOR FULL STACKERS.
4. Final year IT student S VAISHALINI got an offer from IIT Kharagpur to do an internship based on her performance in the NPTEL course “Introduction to Internet of Things” with the duration of 8 weeks.
5. Anna University Zone Chess Tournament Women - Winners
| S. No | Name of the Students | Year & Branch | Organized by | Date & Year | Place |
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| 1 | V. Sneha | II/IT | Muthayammal Engineering College, Rasipuram | 22.03.2021 | Winners |
6. NPTEL learner must have been present for 8 or more NPTEL exams in the last 4 semesters. The learner must have passed in 75% or more of the exams appeared for. (For eg : if he/she has appeared for 8 exams, he/she should have passed in 6 at least)
7. Student Internship @ Swinburne University, Australia!
8. Commvault Systems, USA Vairavaprakash S R- IV Year / IT
9. International Placements: “Human Resosia Co. Ltd”, Tokyo, Japan.
10. R. Dharani Dharan in his II Year was in the top 15 to attend the “Ananta Aspen Emerging Leaders Programme organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
11. Trailhead Students Championship 2018 Largest Learnathon of India Organized by ICT Academy and Powered by Salesforce on 2nd& 3rd March 2018
Toppers and Elite in “NPTEL” Online Course 2021
Elite + Gold in “NPTEL” Online Course Nov 2019
- R. Dharanidharan spoke on “Love is not harassment” and bagged First prize
- S. Sajetha spoke on “Youths of present generation” and bagged Second Prize
- K. Sriram spoke on “Youths of present generation” and bagged Second Prize
Best of Best Speakers Forum Award bagged by SWATHIKA P III/IT for speaking on “Poverty is a State of Mind”
Ms. S. Sajetha of III Year / IT awarded the Student Best Student Advisor Award IEI Tamilandu State Centreon 10 April 2018
Best of Best Speakers in Speakers Forum
