Sustainable Nitte

DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

INTODUCTION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Global economic growth and employment promotion are crucial for upholding this fundamental right. Countries and industries must safeguard workers and ensure safety. Dignified livelihoods are inherent. COVID-19 waves disrupted the 2021 economy, causing job losses. Economic growth enhances life quality by creating jobs, and expanding opportunities for workers.

Nitte (DU) has engaged itself in capacity building in the areas that provide excellent employment opportunities. Nitte (DU) is contributing to society in this sector by providing decent employment to over 561 faculty members and 2175 support staff.

Demand surged for skilled workers, emphasizing upskilling. Higher education imparts advanced skills, mobility, and a global outlook. Universities enhance skills and foster better employment. Nitte (DU) excels in quality education, producing capable, ethical individuals for challenges. Empower youth through top-notch education and skills.

During COVID-19, Nitte (DU) supported staff: paid full salaries despite global job loss, and granted DA increments to counter personal and financial pandemic impacts. Hired 386 permanent employees—81 as teachers, 305 in non-teaching roles. All employees received three free COVID-19 vaccine doses. Provided jobs to affected family members, free housing, transport, fee discounts, and elderly care as per university policy.

Free creche for child care. Health, Accident Insurance, 6-month paid maternity, and paternity leave included. Gender Equity assured. Stressfree, safe environment is ensured via a robust complaint system, safeguarding complainants and witnesses. Advanced surveillance ensures employee safety.

All the employees undergo free medical examination and Comprehensive dental care every year and free Mammography screening for breast cancer is offered to all its women employees.

There exists a grievance cell for the employees.

The group insurance health care policy is provided by the university to cover the medical expenses of the staff and their family members. The university offers conveyance services to its employees for their daily commute to and from the workplace. It also allows the professionals to run their own businesses along with the job provided by the university. The relationship between the labor and the employer is stressfree and of mutual respect.

1. Policy on Staff Welfare
2. Policy on Maternity, paternity, and childcare benefits
3. Code of conduct for administrators
4. Code of conduct for students
5. Code of conduct for teachers


Programmes Conducted “Therapeutic Taping”





Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy initiated its Silver Jubilee with a dynamic start - a 2-day workshop on ‘Therapeutic Taping’ on Jan 4th & 5th, 2022. Prof (Dr) Dhanesh Kumar K U, Principal, delivered the welcome address at Chintana Hall, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. Eminent Physiotherapist and Chief Instructor at the Institute of Manual Therapy and Taping (IMTT), Prof. Syed Rais Rizvi, led the workshop. The workshop was designed to deliver handson training in areas of rigid taping, clinical applications of athletic taping, Kinesio-taping, and its applications. A transcript bearing the course accomplishments and certificate was given to each delegate during the valedictory function by the resource person and Principal, NIPT. A total of 35 delegates, including interns, postgraduate students, and staff participated in the workshop.

The coordinator of the workshop, Ms. Yogita Hatmode, Assistant Professor, delivered the vote of thanks.

















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The Bachelor of Dental Surgery Course is one of the most desired and sought-after degrees by students. The area of medical science is evergreen and incorporates never-ending opportunities. Thus, there is an enormous scope for employment in the dental sciences industry and an opportunity to serve society.

BDS is highly desired for post-Class 12 dental aspirations. It offers varied specializations for focused expertise. After graduation, students can pursue their chosen specialization in any one of the following fields.





BDS Eligibility criteria

Class 12 Science grads with Physics, Chem, Bio, 50% aggregate, English eligible for BDS. NEETUG with cut-off needed for admission. National level NEET-UG by NTA mandatory. BDS fees differ based on college provisions, and quality.

The 5-year BDS program offers hands-on dentistry training, enabling interaction with patients and practical disease knowledge. Many universities and colleges now offer BDS courses to meet aspirants’ needs. Karnataka has emerged as a leading destination due to its numerous reputed educational institutions.



Need of Bachelor of Dental Surgery Course

With the increased number of India’s expansive dental sector which includes 313+ institutions, 5000+ labs help to improve the potential dental market growth such as dental products. Multispecialty hospitals, Govt and private hospitals offering dental treatments will seek dentists. Multinational clinics also boost BDS demand.

Apart from serving humanity, a career in dental science is one of the most lucrative options in the present time. The demand for skilled professionals is expected to grow in the coming years due to increasing population & income, growing awareness of dental care, and technological advancements in dentistry.







Recent decades have seen dental field growth due to technological advancements. A BDS degree, from top institutes like AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (a Nitte University college), leads to rewarding careers.Nitte University excels in quality education, producing skilled individuals to tackle challenges with credibility, ethics, and integrity



Career Prospects of B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology Course (MLT)

Allied health fields like medical lab technology operate behind the scenes. No direct patient contact, yet vital for health outcomes. B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology provides swift entry to healthcare without extensive study.

B.Sc. MLT is a 3.5-year healthcare program. Best colleges cover diagnostic analyses on fluids like hematology, bacteriology, chemistry, immunology, and microscopy. The curriculum includes Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Haematology & more. Equips students with tech knowledge, and lab importance in modern medicine.

Medical Lab Technology (MLT) diagnoses, and prevents diseases through tests. B.Sc. MLT imparts test skills. Students handle lab equipment, and grasp test principles. Graduates excel in clinical tests, aiding disease diagnosis. MLT roles in Hospitals, Research, and Defence. The Bureau of Labor Stats projects 18% job growth by 2024, distinguishing it from other sectors.

Career scope after B.Sc. MLT

B.Sc. MLT graduates collect specimens and give test results to clinicians. Their role includes specimen quality, calibration, and troubleshooting. MLT offers rewarding challenges and daily learning, boosting career growth.

MLT technicians find roles in pathology, urology, blood banks, research, hematology, cytotechnology, immunology, microbiology, pharmaceuticals, and hospitals. Teaching is also an option. Course evolution widens opportunities. Hospitals need MLT technicians for disease detection and this course creates diverse healthcare jobs, enhancing well-being.

Roles for grads include:

Medical Science courses are top choices for aspiring healthcare professionals due to high demand. Hospitals seek B.Sc. MLT grads for top-notch patient care. Lab tests drive modern treatments, boosting the MLT field. Glassdoor cites avg. INR 3.5 LPA for Indian B.Sc. MLT grads.

Higher Studies in this field include Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Medical Lab Technology, M.Sc. in Clinical Biochemistry/ Clinical Microbiology, M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Medical Lab Technology, PGD in Lab Services in Science.

For B.Sc. MLT advantages, choosing a reputable, cost-effective college is crucial. Nitte (Deemed to be University) in Mangalore offers top B.Sc. MLT. It’s a renowned medical school, promotes academic excellence, healthcare expertise, and social duty. K.S. Hegde Medical Academy from Nitte readies ethical, skilled professionals for future challenges.





Early Career Guidance Program for Science students from Dr. NSAM PU College, Mangaluru |

Career Guidance Cell of Dr. NSAM PU College, on 4th February 2022 at the college auditorium. The resource person was Prof. Ronald Pinto, Director, of the Institute for Individual Development, Mangalore who has vast experience in this field.

Principal Dr. Naveen Shetty K presided over the function. He advised the students to take SDG 8 2022 guidance from professionals, teachers, elders, and peers while choosing their career

Prof. Pinto guided Class 12 students on postsecondary options aligned with their strengths. He discussed new paramedical & engineering programs, promoting career choices based on passion. Encouraged them to move forward, addressing their queries. The session was attended by all II PUC Science students.





Reinforcing skills SMART HEALTH VILLAGE PROJECT Apathbandhu from NUINS

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences and NU-MEDISIM jointly organized a refresher training program for rural volunteers in first aid & emergency care on 5th March 2022 at the Skill Center of Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital as part of the Nitte Smart Health Village Project - ‘Apathbandhu’.

Prof. (Dr) Fatima Dsilva, NUINS Principal, led the event, highlighting the refresher training’s purpose. Dr. Neetha Kamath assessed prior volunteer knowledge with a pre-test. 10 Nitte village volunteers, trained in August 2021, retook the refresher to reinforce skills like Wound Dressing, CPR, Trauma Care, and more.

The training program ended with a valedictory session. Prof. (Dr) Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Nitte DU’s Vice-Chancellor, was the Chief Guest. He highlighted the need to train diverse people in life-saving skills. He commended the Anaesthesiology Dept. and Nursing College for their community service.

Dr. Sripada Mehendale, Head of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, KSHEMA, and Dr. G. Srinikethan, Director of Technical Research, Nitte DU, attended. Dr. Neetha Kamath welcomed attendees. Mrs. Cleeta Pinto, Asst. Professor, NUINS, presented the Training Report. Participants found the refresher program beneficial for skill revision. Certificates were given to participants and trainers.





Upskilling Hands-on JavaScript Workshop- ‘Javascript Mastery’ from NMAMIT

Finite Loop Club, NMAMIT, Nitte under Centre for Student Innovations (CFSI) - NMAMIT successfully conducted ‘Javascript Mastery’ - Hands-on JavaScript Workshop on 12th March 2022. The resource person for the workshop was Mr. Shashank S Shetty who is an alumnus of NMAMIT and is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at MakeMyTrip.

Mr. Shashank Shetty, Asst. Prof. of CSE welcomed attendees. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year BE (CSE) and MCA students joined the workshop. Mr. Shashank S Shetty led hands-on training. Covered basics: HTML & CSS, followed by Javascript Fundamentals - datatypes, Hoisting, Execution Phase, Var and Let Scope, JS Loops.









Everything Students Need to Know About Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA) is a 2-year full-time PG program, an advanced version of BCA. It offers specialization in subjects like Software and applications Development, Hardware, Networking, Mobile Computing, Computer Science, Programming Languages, Algorithm, Internet Technologies, and more.

MCA meets IT professional demand, emphasizing the latest tools and languages for faster app development. Balances academic knowledge and practical experience. Given rapid technological progress, a postgrad in Computer Applications ensures placements in reputed firms.

The eligibility criteria and fees might differ from college to college. For example, The MCA fees in Karnataka vary from Rs.1 to 2 lakh per annum, depending on the type of university.

good communication skills since they have to deal with people daily, including clients, management, employers, employees, etc. Therefore, people need excellent communication skills and convincing power to function smoothly.

This specialization has everything related to computer applications and hence, analytical thinking is extremely important for people who wish to make a career in this field. This profession is apt for people with excellent technical skills and an inclination towards computer applicationbased jobs. With the rapid progression in technology, professionals in this field need to be at par with the most delinquent technological trends to be at the top in their careers.

MCA Course specialization options

A Master’s in Computer Applications is an advanced degree that opens several options for candidates after completion of the course. Below are some areas of specialization:





A Computer Applications degree opens the gates to several job opportunities that are diverse and highly lucrative.



What is Biotechnology Engineering and what are the promising career choices after Biotechnology Engineering?

The biotechnology engineering program is an emerging discipline, which combines engineering and biology, for research & development. In other words, Biotechnology = Biology + Technology.

Biotechnology spans living systems engineering: plant, biomedical, pharmaceuticals, genetics, and more. The program’s multidisciplinary nature covers various fields. Students gain theory and hands-on skills.

Afterward, candidates can specialize in [Master of Technology (MTech) or Master of Science (MSc)]. Doctoral study deepens expertise. Global career opportunities are abundant. Explore for an insightful biotechnology engineering career Biotech engineering offers promising careers. Dynamic and emerging, with unique job sectors. India’s robust pharmaceutical industry provides abundant opportunities. Diverse industries also hire biotech graduates.

Following are some of the major industries that require certified biotechnology engineers:







The minimum eligibility to get admission in the top biotechnology engineering colleges is to clear the 12th class with 45% with science subjects like Physics, Mathematics, and chemistry / Biology / Computer Science. Some of the entrance exams for biotechnology engineering are WBJEE, JEE Advanced, JEE Main, KCET etc.

Skill training program for health workers in First Aid & Emergency Care from NUINS

The inauguration of ‘APATHBANDHU’, a training program for health workers of Kotekar village in First Aid & Emergency Care was organized by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, NUMEDISIM and the Dept. of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, KSHEMA on 25th March 2022.

Dr. Shripad G Mehandale, HoD Anesthesiology & Critical Care, KSHEMA, welcomed the gathering. Deputy Commissioner (Excise) Ms. Bindushree P, Chief Guest, praised Nitte Univ. for empowering rural health workers. Ms. Malini, CEO of Kotekar Town Panchayath, Guest of Honor, recommended more such collaborations for village development.

Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte DU, in his presidential address said that most of the health-related problems are theoutcome of negligence and lack of awareness. ‘Apathbandhu’ is a new initiative focused on the empowerment of the rural community in first aid & emergency care. He distributed the tool kits to the trainees.

Dr. Neetha Kamath, Program Coordinator, ‘Apathbandhu’ spoke about the detailed activities of the training program. Dr. Fatima D’silva, Principal, of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, proposed the vote of thanks. The program was compered by Ms. Jeevitha Alva, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Child Health Nursing, NUINS.











News from NMAMIT | A talk on ‘How to Enhance Your Technical Skills

The Department of MCA organized a talk on ‘How to Enhance Your Technical Skills’ for firstyear MCA students on 31st March 2022. Mr. Shivadas M. Wagle, Senior Software Engineer, Netskope India Private Limited, Bangalore, was the resource person.

The influence of COVID-19 on IT, expectations from newly joined students, how to improve technical skills, IT year-over-year growth, what’s popular in the market, and some interview tips and techniques were discussed. The program was coordinated by Mr. Puneeth B. R., Asst. Professor, Dept. of MCA. 108 students participated in the event.









News from Dr. NSAM English Medium School, Nitte | Career Guidance talk

Dr. NSAM English Medium School, Nitte organized a Career Guidance Talk for Class 10 students. The Resource Person was Dr. Jnaneshwar Pai, Asst. Professor G-III, Dept. of Humanities, NMAMIT, Nitte.







Dr. Pai inspired the young minds with a detailed discussion on the ample opportunities available and the programs they can choose after Class 10, based on their aptitude.

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News from NUCSER | Campus Recruitment drive

The Placement and Career Guidance Cell of NUCSER organized a Campus Recruitment drive for the final year undergraduate students of NUCSER and NGSMIPS on 20th April 2022.

M/s. Bio-Genics Lifecare, an authorized life science and diagnostic marker distributor represented by Mr. Chandrashekar B.S, Sales Head, and Mr. Vijay Kumar B.U, Marketing Head, visited the institution and conducted the interview for the position of Business Development Executive. Around 21 students participated in the recruitment drive out of which four students were qualified for the HR round.

The overall experience and feedback from the Bio-Genics team were positive, as their need to quest for appropriate talent to drive their business objectives was fulfilled by our students. The program was coordinated by Dr. Akhila D.S., Member Secretary of the Institutional Placement Cell. Prof. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty thanked the team of Bio-Genics for the confidence reposed in Nitte students and appreciated their efforts in coming over and conducting the interview.









News from NICO | Career Guidance and Interactive Session with Alumni

An interactive session with alumni was held on Monday, 27th June 2022 at the college premises. Alumni Spoorthi Thej, Content Producer for IVM Podcasts and Content Creator for Spoorthi Speaks, and Neel Kote, Creative Director, Throttelman Films spoke to students about their journey.

Spoorthi spoke of her beginnings as RJ for Big FM, and then as a compere and show host at social and corporate events, to branching out into a content creator, creating the popular character Kundapur Magu, and now also being part of a Kannada web series.

Neel, a broadcast student while at NICO, began his career as a freelancer for Decathlon, went on to work on a biography for well-known Builder Dayanand Pai, and is now part of several ad films and corporate films. He shared with students some of the work done by his Production House and spoke of the challenges they encountered while making these films.

The event ended with a question-answer session, with both Spoorthi and Neel enthusiastically answering questions posed by students. Both of them impressed upon students the need to work on a portfolio while in college. The event was jointly organized by the Placement Cell and Alumni Cell of NICO.







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News from NICO | Faculty Development Program - Hands-on training in Canva

Nitte DU’s Staff Development Centre held a Canva training on June 10, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prof Raviraj, NICO Head, led. 31 faculty from different colleges participated at NICO’s Multimedia Lab.

The program began with a welcome address by Sadhana Deshmukh, Director, SDC after which, participants were guided to log in to CANVA and were given small assignments like designing a business card, a birthday invite, and a conference poster.

The participants were actively involved in the training and enjoyed the process of designing. A pre-test and post-test were conducted and feedback was documented by the Staff Development Centre.











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News from NUCSER | Interpersonal skills for a professional career

Nitte University’s Placement Cell organized career guidance on July 15, 2022, on “Interpersonal skills for a professional career.” Mr. Ronald Mascarenhas, Sr. Gen. Manager at Syngene International Ltd., led the program. It aided undergrad and postgrad students in refining job application writing. Prof. Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director, NUCSER, welcomed and appreciated the speaker

Mr. Ronald Mascarenhas introduced Syngene International Ltd. The session highlighted crafting a strong resume and impressing interviewers. He emphasized sought-after traits like intellectual ability, positive attitude, and practicality. Tips on answering common and soft questions were given.

The session was very interactive and students participated enthusiastically. Dr. Akhila DS, Member Secretary of the institute’s Placement and Career Guidance Cell coordinated the program and proposed the vote of thanks.





News from ABSMIDS | Faculty development program 2-day workshop on problem-based learning





A 2-Day Faculty Development Workshop on Problem-Based Learning by A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences occurred on Aug 29-30, 2021. Prof. (Dr). J. Sabarinathan and Prof. (Dr). Maya Ramesh led, targeting 35 faculty from A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute. It focused on introducing innovative education methods, including lectures and hands-on sessions. Prof. Dr. Harsha Halahalli inaugurated the workshop.

News from NUCSER | Lecture on Student Feedback Scores: A measure of popularity or quality of teaching?

The Institutional Committee for Development of Professional Competence in Teaching (ICDPCT)- NUCSER organized a lecture on Student feedback scores: A measure of popularity or quality of teaching? on 25th July 2022 at NUCSER.

Prof. Dr. KP Mohanan, the ThinQ co-founder, was the resource person. He discussed enhancing student learning outcomes from his experience at the National University of Singapore. Mentioned key measures’ impact: educator awards, feedback surveys, the tenure system, and junior faculty programs. Cited linguistics program success with Prof. Dr. Tara Mohanan. Post-presentation, he engaged faculty participants in detailed interaction.

The lecture closed with a vote of thanks by Dr. Arshdeep Sidhu, Member Secretary ICDPCTNUCSER. Prof. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director of NUCSER presented Prof. Mohanan with a memento as a token of gratitude.















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News from JKSHIM | Dr. Sudhir Raj K conferred with the Social Impact Personality Award





On Teacher’s Day, at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru (Sep 5, 2022), Dr. Sudhir Raj K, Professor at Justice KS Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte (Deemed to be University), received the Social Impact Personality Award from Wizdom ED. and Abhijnya Education Private Limited - AWE Excellence Awards. Recognized for education contributions. Attendees included Prof. Abhilash Kshatriya, Dr. Francisca Tej, Dr. Mohan Alva, Dr. Udayakumar Yeragatti, Commander Dr. Anil Rana, and more.

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News from NMAMIT | Lecture series

Dr. M.S Ananth delivers lecture series at NMAMIT: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has sanctioned the Distinguished Chair Professor (DCP) Scheme to NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, and assigned Dr. M.S. Ananth, Former Director IIT Madras as Distinguished Chair Professor.

NMAMIT’s IQAC arranged a lecture series on Oct 11-12, 2022. Dr. Ananth covered ‘University’s Role,’ ‘Knowledge Economy,’ ‘University Governance,’ ‘Ethics.’ Lectures highlighted University structure, global market adaptability, governance insights.

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News from ABSMIDS | Lecture series

Nitte DU’s SDG Cell and Alumni Association organized a lecture, “Sustainable Development of Coastal Economy in India” on Oct 19, 2022. Prof. (Dr) Chethan Hegde gave opening remarks, Dr. Gopinath Thilak welcomed attendees, Ms. Akanksha invoked blessings. Dr. Anupama introduced guest speaker Dr. Ramachandra Bhatta, who discussed SDGs, highlighted SDG 14’s impact on coastal fishermen, resources sharing, government policies, blue economy. Dr. Anupama moderated and gave the vote of thanks.Participants: Registrations-134, Participants-87

News from NIA | Award for Ar. Nihal Rahman

Alumni of NIA, Ar. Nihal Rahman has been awarded the “Rising Architect and Entrepreneur of the Year 2022, Karnataka” award and his firm N.R Architects and Constructions has bagged the “Most Promising Architecture and Interior Design Firm of the Year 2022, Karnataka” award under Residential Projects & Commercial Projects Category 2022 on 06.11.2022.

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