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Induction Program

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has recognized that the transition from school to college is one of the most important phases in a student’s life. Students who enter undergraduate programs, especially in professional courses such as engineering, face a completely new environment that demands adaptability, self-confidence, and a holistic understanding of academic as well as personal growth. To make this transition smooth, AICTE has introduced the Student Induction Program (SIP) as a mandatory initiative for all first-year students across the country.

The Induction Program is designed to help new entrants adjust to the culture of higher education and to ensure that they are sensitized towards the institutional values, ethics, and expectations. It emphasizes human values, social awareness, health, creativity, and skill development rather than merely academics in the initial weeks. This orientation bridges the gap between school learning and the demands of a professional undergraduate curriculum.

One of the most important features of the program is that it provides time and space for students to settle down, make new friends, and develop a sense of belongingness to the institution. Instead of rushing into technical courses immediately, the Induction Program allows students to explore the broader aspects of education. Faculty members are assigned as mentors to small groups of students to guide them personally. This mentoring process helps in addressing not only academic concerns but also emotional and personal well-being.

The program typically runs for three weeks for the first year engineering students. During this period, a variety of activities are conducted. These include:

• Universal Human Values (UHV): Sessions that instill moral values, ethics, and empathy to help students grow into responsible citizens.
• Physical Activities and Yoga: To encourage fitness, discipline, and stress management.
• Creative Arts and Cultural Programs: To give students an opportunity to express themselves and nurture their hidden talents.
• Literary and Communication Activities: To enhance language proficiency, soft skills, and confidence in public speaking.
• Visits to Local Areas and Communities: To build social awareness, appreciation for diversity, and a sense of responsibility towards society.
• Lectures by Eminent People: Inspirational talks by experts from academia, industry, and social fields.
• Interaction with Faculty and Peers: Building healthy relationships and understanding the academic system of the institution.

The Induction Program also helps in fostering bonding between students and faculty. The mentor-mentee relationship established during this phase often continues throughout the course, providing students with much-needed academic and personal support. This ensures a student-centric learning environment and contributes to reducing stress, absenteeism, and dropout rates.

By the end of the program, students are better prepared to take up the challenges of their academic journey. Students gain clarity on the importance of holistic development, teamwork, discipline, and ethical values. More importantly, they begin to see education as a process of lifelong learning rather than a mere requirement for employment.

School student presentation

Students activity

MITE students training school students

School students participation

Principal visits local school - AICTE activity points program

MITE students visit local school

Local school visit

Student activity demonstration

Students presentation

Student activity demonstration

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AICTE Activity Points Program

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced the Activity Points Program with the objective of fostering holistic development among students pursuing technical education. While academic knowledge and technical competence remain central to engineering and management education, it is equally important for students to develop social responsibility, leadership qualities, organizational skills, and an understanding of real-life challenges.

To achieve this, AICTE has mandated that every student must earn a minimum number of Activity Points through participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, in addition to fulfilling academic requirements. These activities may include community service, sports, cultural events, technical competitions, innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, leadership roles, and other socially relevant projects.

This program ensures that graduates are not only industry-ready professionals but also responsible citizens who contribute to the nation’s development. The Activity Points will be earned throughout the duration of the degree program and are non-credit requirements for the award of the degree.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is orientation program ?

Introduce new students (freshers) and parents to how the college works — rules, regulations, academic structure, and syllabus. Overall, it ensures a smooth transition of a student from school to engineering education while fostering personal and academic growth.

• What is the Induction Program and why is it important ?

The Induction Program is a structured program for first-year students designed to introduce them to the college environment, academic rules, and available resources. It is important because it helps students adapt to campus life, understand the academic and co-curricular framework, and develop personal and professional skills for overall growth.

• Is it compulsory to attend the Induction Program ?

Attendance at the Induction Program is compulsory for all first-year students. Regardless of the stage or date of admission, every student is required to participate.

• Is it mandatory for students to wear their ID card in the campus ?

Yes, students are required to wear their ID cards at all times on campus. Entry to classrooms, access to facilities such as laboratories and library, etc will not be permitted without the ID card.

• What is USN, and what does it signify ?

USN (University Seat Number) is a unique identification number allotted to every student by VTU. It is generally issued before the commencement of the first semester’s end examinations.

• What is the minimum attendance required to appear for the Semester End Examination ?

Students must maintain a minimum of 85% attendance in each course to be eligible for the Semester End Examination of the respective course. In exceptional cases, attendance between 75% and 85% may be condoned upon submission of valid documents and proof, subject to approval.

• What do “credits” in a course mean ?

Credits show how much value or weight a course carries. They depend on the number of classes, labs, and study hours, and total credits earned by the student adds up to decide SGPA/CGPA and progress in the program.

• What is the maximum number of credits allowed to be carried over to the 2nd year in B.E. ?

A maximum of 16 credits can be carried over while being promoted to the second year of B.E.

• Do students need to follow a dress code inside the campus ?

Yes, following the prescribed formal dress code is mandatory for students.

• What cultural clubs are available in the college, and how many can a student join ?

The College has eight cultural clubs under the umbrella of Euphoria, which aim to identify and nurture students’ inherent talents through professional training and provide platforms to showcase them. Euphoria encompasses Dance, Music, Theatre, Photography, Speakers League, and Literary Forums. Each student is allowed to join a maximum of two clubs.

• What is the role of a Class Advisor ?

A Class Advisor is a faculty member assigned to a specific class, primarily responsible for academic monitoring, attendance, and coordinating class-related administrative activities, while also acting as a link between the students and the department or college administration.

• Who is Mentor and how he/she guides students individually ?

A Mentor is a faculty member assigned to guide a small group of students individually, focusing on personal, academic, and career development, while providing support beyond academics through motivation, counselling, and advice on extracurricular activities.