- Mr. Sojwal Patil – Psychologist / Student Development Session
Mr. Sojwal Patil conducted an interactive student-development and self-discovery session focusing on understanding individual potential and personal strengths. The session included activities based on SWOT Analysis, Passion Mapping, Strength Recognition and Emotional Intelligence. Students were encouraged to identify their strengths, areas for improvement, interests, emotional responses and possible career directions. The activity-based approach helped students understand themselves better and connect their personal qualities with their academic and professional goals.
- Mr. Jaswant Singh – Tourism Industry Expert
Mr. Jaswant Singh, a tourism entrepreneur from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, interacted with students on the practical opportunities and career potential in the tourism and hospitality sector. The session covered the changing tourism ecosystem, online tourism operations, tour planning, customer handling and the actual functioning of a tourism business. He also shared practical insights into the development of tourism in the Aurangabad/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar region and the importance of connecting local tourism potential with modern digital platforms.
The session helped students understand tourism not merely as an academic subject but as a practical industry with opportunities in travel operations, tour management, destination promotion, online travel services and entrepreneurship.
- Mr. Rajendra Devidas Paropkari – Finance & Financial Awareness
Mr. Rajendra Devidas Paropkari, associated with Shrinidhi Financials, Aurangabad, is listed publicly as the proprietor of the financial-services business.
His session introduced students to finance, financial awareness and the role of financial planning in personal and national development. He discussed concepts related to financial decision-making, investment awareness and the importance of developing financial discipline at an early stage. He also connected the discussion with the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and India@2047, encouraging students to understand how entrepreneurship, financial independence, responsible investment and economic participation can contribute to the country’s development.
His interaction also connected classroom learning with the practical world of financial services and investment, giving students an industry-oriented perspective on finance.
- Dr. Suresh Shakkarwar – Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Prof. Suresh Shakkarwar has extensive experience in AI, IT and Academics, with a profile focused on R&D, product development, product management and AI-driven project delivery. He is also associated with NATH School of Business & Technology, where he is listed as Professor of Practice & Head – AI.
His session focused on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, helping students understand how technology is rapidly transforming education, business and industry. He discussed current developments in AI, machine learning, data-driven technologies and emerging digital solutions, while highlighting the need for students to continuously update their skills.
The session particularly helped students understand the transition from simply learning technology to using AI and emerging technologies for solving real-world problems, preparing them for the changing requirements of the future workplace. His professional profile and current academic association strongly support this industry-oriented approach.
- Plexus Skills – Placement & Career Development Session
Plexus Skills Pvt. Ltd. conducted an industry-oriented placement and career-readiness session for students. Plexus Skills publicly describes its work around industry-focused training, placement assistance, resume development, interview preparation, industry connections and campus recruitment drives. It reports partnerships with 150+ colleges and a placement ecosystem involving 220+ hiring partners.
The session provided students with practical exposure to the complete placement process, including resume preparation, group discussions (GD), interview techniques, communication skills, aptitude/career preparation and mock interview practices. Students were given an understanding of what recruiters look for during selection and how to present their knowledge, skills and personality effectively.
The session was also structured as a placement-drive activity, giving students an opportunity to participate in the selection process. Based on their performance, suitable students could potentially progress toward placement opportunities. This made the session particularly valuable as it connected classroom learning directly with industry recruitment and employability requirements.
