JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Bengaluru, 7th July 2026: To mark the birthday of our Hon’ble Chancellor, Dr Chenraj Roychand, the NSS Wing of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jayanagar 9th Block, organised 'Sampardaana', a mega blood donation camp that culminated in the launch of a pioneering digital healthcare platform. The event highlighted the university’s dedication to community welfare by introducing the JAIN University Virtual Blood Bank, a tech-driven system designed to bridge the critical gap between voluntary blood donors and emergency patients requiring immediate, lifesaving transfusions.

Inaugurated by Shri. Ravindra Bhandary, Vice President of JAIN Group, the new virtual platform serves as a responsive digital network, using real-time coordination to modernise traditional donor systems. Rather than operating simply as a standard collection drive, the project provided a practical demonstration of how student volunteerism can merge with digital innovation to solve urgent civic challenges. Addressing the assembly, Shri. Bhandary commended the university community’s collective empathy, emphasising that honoring Dr Roychand's vision through the intersection of technology and human compassion is vital to creating scalable, long-term social impact.

The campus response to the initiative was immediate and substantial. Moving through the donation stations structured by the student organisers, over 100 faculty members, staff, and students stepped forward to donate blood. This active participation transformed the day into a hands-on exercise in civic responsibility, allowing student organisers to gain experience in large-scale event logistics, healthcare management, and community outreach.

By linking public service with digital tools, the 'Sampardaana' camp demonstrated how higher education institutions can effectively address immediate societal needs. The successful rollout of the Virtual Blood Bank establishes an enduring digital infrastructure for the region, reinforcing the university's commitment to nurturing socially conscious graduates who are equipped to introduce meaningful, technology-driven solutions to public health challenges.

Bengaluru, 3rd July 2026 - Moving beyond traditional textbook syntax to meet shifting software engineering standards, the School of Computer Science and Information Technology (SCSIT) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), in collaboration with GeeksforGeeks, conducted an intensive five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP). Held from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the JAIN Knowledge campus, the offline initiative brought together 73 faculty members from SCSIT and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) to master industry-aligned teaching methodologies for Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA).

The programme commenced with a formal inaugural ceremony, featuring a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and a welcome address by Dr K. Suneetha on the necessity of continuous academic adaptation. Following an introduction to the core objectives by Dr N. R. Solomon Jebaraj, the Director, Dr Sagar Gulati, delivered the presidential address, urging educators to integrate industry-relevant technical benchmarks into daily classroom instruction. A special felicitation ceremony honoured the primary resource person, Mr Abhinit Tripathi, a DSA Mentor and Member of Technical Staff at GeeksforGeeks, who led the technical tracks across the five-day schedule.

Reverse Engineering and Pattern-Based Problem Solving

The initial phase of the programme focused on a structural overhaul of traditional computer science delivery through curriculum reverse engineering. Rather than isolating theoretical concepts, participants analyzed methods to align syllabus design directly with technical interview standards and corporate software expectations. Educators were guided through auditing existing lesson plans to distinguish 'must-know' industry topics from secondary material, with an emphasis on integrating competitive coding platforms like GeeksforGeeks, LeetCode, and HackerRank directly into student assessment pipelines.

A significant portion of the technical training was dedicated to shifting instruction from language syntax to core algorithmic thinking. Mr Tripathi demonstrated the value of pattern-based problem solving, showcasing how complex computational challenges can be broken down using standardized techniques like the Sliding Window and Two Pointers. Faculty members explored whiteboard tracing methods to help students map out algorithm logic and conduct thorough execution dry runs before writing code, ensuring a deeper grasp of runtime optimization and time complexity analysis.

Systems Thinking and Corporate Engineering Standards

The intermediate sessions established critical links between isolated theoretical subjects and real-world backend architecture. The discussions centered on 'systems thinking', demonstrating how core disciplines like Operating Systems, Database Management Systems (DBMS), and Computer Networks intersect within modern corporate platforms. Faculty members explored system design basics, database schema optimization, and practical SQL tuning, providing them with the context needed to show students how classroom theory underpins large-scale software applications.

Project mentorship was also re-examined to align academic submissions with professional software standards. The FDP introduced best practices for guiding student portfolios, emphasizing clean coding principles, structural code reviews, and proper version control habits using GitHub. By shifting project evaluations from basic functionality to design quality, maintainability, and live cloud deployment via platforms like AWS and Vercel, educators were equipped to help students build verifiable, industry-ready engineering portfolios.

Technical Interview Mentoring and Career Readiness

The final phase of the FDP focused on the mechanics of technical recruitment and career coaching. Faculty members participated in mock interview simulations and role-play exercises designed to replicate the high-pressure environments of corporate technical rounds. The sessions detailed behavioral coaching strategies using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) framework, giving teachers a structured approach to refine students' technical communication and professional presentation.

The programme concluded with an evaluation session and a valedictory address. Feedback from the 73 participating educators indicated high satisfaction with the practical, hands-on structure of the workshops. Coordinated by Dr N. R. Solomon Jebaraj and Dr D. Preethi, the initiative successfully equipped the university's computing faculties with modern pedagogical tools, reinforcing the institution's commitment to developing industry-ready IT professionals.

Bengaluru, 25th June 2026 - The next generation of legal scholars and practitioners have officially transitioned from academic life to professional practice. The School of Law at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) hosted its Graduation Day Celebrations 2026, formally conferring Master of Laws (LLM) degrees upon the graduating batch of 2025-26. Held at the CMS Business School Auditorium, the ceremony marked a significant milestone for 150 graduates, faculty members, and proud families.

The event brought together university leadership and distinguished legal minds to celebrate academic excellence, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning. Following a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, Dr Saheen Sareen warmly welcomed the guests, noting that graduation represents a profound personal transformation.

Navigating a Changing Legal World

The Chief Guest, Prof. (Dr) V. Vijay Kumar, Professor of Eminence and Former Vice Chancellor of Dr. Ambedkar Law University delivered a forward-looking Graduation Address. He urged the new cohort to view their degrees as a societal responsibility, observing that legal education extends far beyond the acquisition of theoretical knowledge. He emphasised that entering the profession requires graduates to actively cultivate analytical thinking, ethical judgment, compassion, and a deep understanding of justice.

To navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, Prof. Kumar advised the graduates to remain lifelong learners and to continuously upgrade their professional excellence through AI and contemporary legal knowledge.

Celebrating Excellence and Innovation

A major highlight of the morning was the presence of Dr Chenraj Roychand, Founder and Chancellor of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). In an inspiring address, he shared a ten-point roadmap to success, challenging graduates to attain excellence with integrity and embrace innovation throughout their careers.

The platform also recognised exceptional student merit with two major institutional awards:

• The Best Outstanding Student Award – Presented for exemplary academic achievement, leadership, and overall contribution to the LLM programme.

• The Best Researcher Award – Recognising exceptional scholarly work and a commitment to critical inquiry.

Looking Forward

Chaired by Prof. (Dr) C. A. Gurudath, Director of the School of Law, and supported by the Registrar and Vice Chancellor (I/c) of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Prof. (Dr) Jitendra Mishra, the ceremony concluded with the formal presentation of degree certificates. Following a vote of thanks by Ms Deepmala, the day concluded with a celebratory network luncheon, marking the graduates' official entry into the university's global alumni community.