Mangaluru, Oct 21, 2026 – Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management has formalised a partnership with RV Skills Design Center of Bengaluru to expand semiconductor education, technical skill development and industry‑academia interaction.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of RV Skills CEO Basavaraj Nagaraju, senior design engineer Kaushik B.K., Sahyadri trustee Sri Krishna Hegde, principal Dr. Sidramappa Injaganeri and ECE faculty coordinator Megha Narayan.
According to Dr. Anoosh Bekal, professor and head of the Electronics and Communication Engineering department, close ties between industry and colleges are essential for preparing graduates for the rapidly growing semiconductor job market.
He highlighted that the collaboration will give Bachelor of Engineering and M.Tech candidates hands‑on training in modern chip design tools, practical project work and exposure to real‑world technical challenges.
Priority areas identified for the joint programme include VLSI design, ASIC development, RTL verification, physical design and embedded systems, ensuring that students acquire skills directly aligned with industry demand.
Both institutions expect the MoU to generate research opportunities, joint workshops and placement pathways, positioning the coastal Karnataka region as a hub for semiconductor talent.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK