KLU organizes ‘Skill Palaver’ to make students industry ready

The third edition of ‘Skill Palaver 2026-27′, a skill development initiative aimed at enhancing students’ technical competencies and preparing them to meet the demands of industry, organized by the Skill Development Department of KL Deemed to be University, concluded on Sunday (11 October 2026).

The event took place from 18:00 on October 10 to 14:00 on October 11, and students presented projects in seven domains: machine learning, cloud computing and DevOps, embedded systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), semiconductors and microelectronics (VLSI), engineering and aerospace (CAD/CAM), building information modeling (BIM), building automation and robotics (BIM).

A special Buildathon on Digital Design and Computer Architecture (DDCA) was also organized for first year B.Tech Honors students. Participants worked in teams to develop technological solutions to real-world problems under the guidance of faculty and industry professionals.

Projects were evaluated in terms of technical quality, performance, feasibility and relevance to industry needs. Experts from leading organizations including CGI, IBM, Cloudaliv, Lloyds Technology Center India, Invesco, Synopsys, Boeing, TTEC and HTC Global Services participated in the evaluation and provided feedback.

University Vice-Chancellor G. Parthasarathi Varma emphasized the importance of experiential learning in preparing students for the evolving demands of industry. He said such initiatives help students translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions while enhancing teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills.

The program was conducted under the guidance of A. Srinath, Dean, Skill Development and Student Advancement, and A. Jagadish, Director, FED, with the support of faculty members, heads of departments and project mentors.

The program was attended by Pro-Chancellors N. Venkat Ram and K. Rajasekhara Rao, Registrar K. Pavan Kumar and other officials of the University.

Published – 11 October 2026 23:34 IST