Industrial Visit Program

Conditioning the students; Encourage the students to come up with a possible layout of the premises that they are going to visit after the briefing of the sight, this possible layout may vary from subject to subject and should be strictly based on the previous conditioning of the students in their respective subjects. For example if you are visiting a Dairy Plant, Management students may come up with a possible management plan beginning from procurement procedure to distribution channel, wherea s the Engineering students are concerned they may come up with a Flow diagram of processing units. This activity will condition the students with the possibilities of what they are going to observe, and this pre-visit step is necessary to achieve the outcome-based learning. Dedicate at least two to three class hours for conditioning the students.

Framing the Questions; there are two types of questions that may appear in students mind which they may want to ask, first one will be premeditated based on previous subjective or personal conditioning and the second one on the observation of the sight, so understanding these questions are very much important, institutions are recommended to have an insight about these possible questions so that a redirection can be made before embarrassment can occur, this can be done by arranging a question and answer section before the departure.

Designing of what to observe Questioner- the objective of designing a questioner is to systematize and sequentialize the observational learning of students this can be done by utilizing the secondary data or with a brief consultation with the industry person about the layout, organizational structure, business philosophy, procedures etc. for example if you are planning for a visit in auto part manufacturing unit for mechanical engineering students and you come to know that the factory has a injection molding plant then you can have essential questions pertaining to injection molding in your questioner. Once the students are done with the possible layout and possible question and the institution with what to observe questioner, the institutional guide, who is assigned the job for conducting the tour will realize the area of discrepancies that exists, and can take corrective measures.

Briefing about Do and Don’ts, before starting the journey students should be briefed about the expected behavior, deviations and its consequences. This will help them to be focused on their objective, and will help in maintaining long term relationship with the industry. With the right kind of attitude you can always make a lot of friends. Apart from this students should be briefed about what to carry to accumulate and retain the information, to fill in the “what to observe” questioner.

The Visit, the observational study of practical working environment will connect the students to their theoretical conditioning, and will bridge the gap between the theory and the practices, here it is very necessary for them to record every relevant aspect that’s is in relation to their respective subjects, so that later on they can fill in the questioner and retain what they have observed and learned as an industrial visitor. During the visit students should interact with the industry person in a manner that could open up further opportunities for them or their successors

After the industrial visit students will be in a position to see the things in a better perspective, most of them gets an idea of what they will be doing after the completion of the course, at this point they should be asked to prepare a report on their visit, I always recommend this industrial report to go through two different steps and then complied in one, step one should include the reports based “What To Observe” questioner and step two should be based on the subjective experience of the student about the industrial Tour and visit.further opportunities for them or their successors

After evaluation, the experiences and insights from the tour should be shared widely – on institutional websites, blogs, social media, and academic journals. This amplifies the institution's engagement with realworld practices, enhancing its reputation and outreach. Industrial tours, when orchestrated meticulously, are not merely academic obligations but powerful tools that elevate learning, foster industry-academia relationships, and bolster an institution's reputation.

Many educational institutes often default to randomly choosing industries for their visits. Such an arbitrary approach, more often than not, leads to confusion rather than enlightenment. Recognizing this shortcoming, we've innovatively developed a methodical framework for structuring industrial visits. Our approach prioritizes alignment with specific topics within the curriculum. By ensuring that industry selections are directly related to academic modules, students can extract maximum relevance and understanding from each visit. Beyond just academic enrichment, this strategic approach fosters stronger ties between the industry and the educational institution, laying the foundation for a symbiotic rapport.

Gone are the days when industrial visits were mere academic rituals with random industry choices leading to more questions than answers. Our approach is laser-focused, aligning visits with the academic syllabus, ensuring each tour delivers clarity and depth of understanding.

For a comprehensive educational experience, we advocate for a structured inclusion of four industrial tours per department during each academic session. This frequency not only addresses the diverse requirements of the curriculum but also fosters deeper, more consistent ties with the industry. Furthermore, such engagements double up as potent marketing tools, highlighting the institute's commitment to applied learning.

We are acutely aware of the financial considerations that weigh on parents when investing in their children's education. With this understanding at the forefront, we've meticulously designed cost-effective tour packages. Commencing at a modest 4000/- Rupees, our packages ensure value at every step. To extrapolate, if a student embarks on four of these enlightening industrial tours during their academic journey, the cumulative cost amounts to just 16000/-. This covers an extensive eight-day itinerary, inclusive of all expenses, spanning a radius of up to 400km. Our goal is to offer immersive experiences without imposing undue financial strain, striking a balance between quality and affordability.