AICTE Approved
Institution-Industry Cell IIC
Bridging Academia & Industry for Future-Ready Education
What is the Institution-Industry Cell?
Institution–Industry Cell Members (2025–26)
Committee Members
| Sl. No. | Name | Designation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Pritam Pal | Director | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. Manas Ranjan Debata | Addl. Director | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Ajit Kumar Kar | Dean, Management Studies | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Sharadha Padhi | Additional Director | Member |
| 5 | Prof. Satyanath Mohapatra | Associate Professor | Member |
| 6 | Prof. Saud Hussain | Assistant Professor | Member Convener |
| 7 | Mr. Anil Kumar Dash | Dean – HR & Admin | Member |
Institution-Industry Cell (IIC) for Academic Year 2025-26
Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar has formally constituted the Institution-Industry Cell (IIC) for the Academic Year 2025-26 as per the AICTE Approval Process Handbook 2024-27, Clause 6.5.3, Sub-Clause (p). The notification formally announces the committee constitution, objectives, and operational guidelines for the cell.
IIC Notification AY 2025-26
PDF · Official Circular
How IIC Creates Value
The Institution-Industry Cell (IIC) at RCM is a strategic initiative mandated by AICTE to foster meaningful collaboration between academia and industry — creating a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world practice.
Student Growth
- Gain better employment opportunities through industry-focused learning.
- Develop practical knowledge with real-world exposure and projects.
- Improve communication, leadership, and professional skills.
- Stay updated with modern technologies and industry trends.
- Participate in internships, workshops, and corporate interactions.
Faculty Development
- Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and mentors.
- Engage in live projects, consultancy, and applied research activities.
- Learn emerging technologies, tools, and business practices.
- Strengthen innovation, R&D, and academic-industry partnerships.
- Enhance practical understanding through corporate engagement.
Industry Collaboration
- Access highly skilled and employment-ready student talent.
- Build innovation-driven collaborations with academic experts.
- Receive consultancy, training, and project support services.
- Contribute to research, skill development, and knowledge exchange.
- Strengthen long-term industry-academia relationships effectively.
What the IIC Aims to Achieve
A structured framework designed to create sustainable linkages between academic institutions and the industry ecosystem for holistic student and faculty development.
Industry Interaction
Facilitate regular structured engagement between industry professionals and the academic community through seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Skill Development
Value addition beyond the curriculum — building industry-relevant competencies that bolster the overall personality and employability of students.
Research Collaboration
Enabling joint R&D projects between faculty and industry, providing a conducive environment for applied research and consultancy opportunities.
Employment Opportunities
Providing the best employment opportunities by connecting students directly with hiring partners, ensuring placement readiness and career preparedness.
Innovation Support
Fostering an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship by exposing students and faculty to the latest technologies, trends, and industry practices.
Live Industry Exposure
Ensuring relevant industry interaction through live projects, internships, industrial visits, and MoU-driven collaborative assignments.
IIC Records by Academic Year
Notification
Latest
IIC - AY 2025-26
Formal notification for the constitution of Institution-Industry Cell for Academic Year 2025-26 as per AICTE APH 2024-27 Clause 6.5.3(p).
Notification
IIC - AY 2024-25
IIC Activities
Parle Industry Visit
RCM College organized an industry visit to Parle Products, giving MBA, PGDM, and BBA students practical exposure to manufacturing operations and corporate business processes.
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