Value Added Course

The primary goal of the Tamil Nadu Naan Mudhalvan Scheme is to identify, train, and provide career and academic guidance to talented students enrolled in government-run and state-run educational institutions. Through this program, Tamil Nadu students will have access to instruction that will assist them in attaining their career objectives.

This program will make Tamil Nadu scholars independent. In addition, the standard of living of students will improve under this program. With the implementation of this program, gifted students will receive appropriate guidance that will assist them in choosing the correct career path.

Under the “Naan Mudhalvan” Phase – I initiative, Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli – 23 has successfully conducted the first-ever TCS Industry Honor Course (IHC). The initiative witnessed 159 students from B.Sc. (Computer Science), BCA, and M.Sc. (Computer Science) participating in the National Qualifier Test (NQT), paving the way for the selection of 37 candidates for specialized technical courses.

Out of the 159 students who took the National Qualifier Test, 37 emerged successfully in securing positions for advanced technical courses. The breakdown includes 13 students for B.Sc. (Computer Science), 17 for BCA, and 7 for M.Sc. (Computer Science).

All the selected 37 students have been allotted TCS iON courses and internships as follows:

The students selected for IHC were enrolled in diverse technical courses covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, and Cloud Computing. These courses, conducted online from September 2022 to February 2023 through Digital Lecture (DL) and self-paced learning material.

IHC enhance the participants’ skills through a blend of academic and industry-specific content.

A campus interview held on January 12, 2023, resulted in the selection of five students for placements. Among them, three students secured positions from BCA, and two from B.Sc. (Computer Science). This achievement highlights the excellence of students and the effectiveness of the courses in preparing them for industry demands.

Further showcasing the success of the TCS Industry Honor Course, it is noteworthy that three students, namely

are currently employed at TCS Cochin as Graduate Trainees. This accomplishment not only reflects the students’ competence but also emphasizes the industry-readiness instilled through the course.

The success of the TCS Industry Honor Course initiative is attributed to the dedication and guidance provided by Dr. P. S. Vijayalakshmi, Principal, Prof. T. Kannadasan, Head & Associate Professor in Computer Science, mentorship provided by Ms. Roslin Mary, Associate Professor, Single Point of Contact (SPOC), Department of Computer Science, along with the guidance from faculty mentors Dr. H. Karamath Ali, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Dr. R. Chithra, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Dr. T.N. Ravi. Associate Professor of Computer Science

The TCS Industry Honor Course at Thanthai Periyar Government Arts and Science College, Tiruchirappalli – 23 has not only set a precedent but also demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating industry-relevant skills into the academic curriculum. The success stories of the selected students, including those now working as Graduate Trainees at TCS Cochin, underscore the impact of such initiatives in fostering career-ready individuals. As the courses progress, it is anticipated that more students will benefit from this unique collaboration between “Naan Mudhalvan” Phase – I and TCS.