Today, we take a look at one of Forbes most powerful women, Indra Nooyi, CEO and President of PepsiCo. Being a woman born into a conservative Indian family, her climb to the top hasn’t been an easy one. She began her life in Chennai and finished her bachelor’s degree in the field of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. She then went on to student management, first in the Indian Institute of Management, Chennai and then at the prestigious Yale Management School, USA.

Nooyi’s first memorable campaign was working closely with the launch of Stayfree sanitary napkins, while she worked with Johnson & Johnson. While she studied at Yale, she worked part-time as a receptionist. It is said that she was saving up to by a western outfit for her first job interview as a Yale graduate. She was rejected at the interview. For the next one, she was advised to ‘be herself’ which lead her to score the job in a saree! Ever since, she has stayed true to her roots and reached heights we are all here to witness today. 

Before PepsiCo, she also worked with Boston Consulting Group and Motorola. Once she began working with PepsiCo, she promptly took the company up the ladder of success. Apart from her personal growth from Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning to Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development, and then Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to finally landing CFO and a seat on PepsiCos Board of Directors group, she managed to increase PepsiCo’s annual profits by more than double. 

Today, she is credited the title of being one of the world’s most powerful women by several top business publications such as Fortune and Forbes and is the 12th highest paid women in the United States. She has also been awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan. 

Many would not be able to handle this kind of fame, money and success as gracefully as Nooyi has. She remains grounded, giving top priority to her family of four and her Indian roots. At 62, she has achieved a level of success that is an inspiration to us all. 

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Have your ever dreamed of moving abroad? Are you thinking about starting fresh in a new place full of exciting opportunities? AVCOE has curated a list of countries that are excelling in the field of engineering that you may have not considered, where your career will flourish. 

New Zealand 

New Zealand has a population of over 4 million and still faces a shortage of employees in the engineering world. It is a wonderful place to work with, with one of the most stable economies. There is a huge scope of work in NZ, especially in civil engineering, as the need of the hour is to build safe, earthquake-resistant structures all over the country. 

Famous inventions from New Zealand: Bungee jump, the jet boat, the jet pack, nuclear physics, disposable hypodermic syringe, hand vacuum pump, McLaren cars, mountain buggy, and the electric fence. 

Switzerland 

Popularly known as the most neutral country, Switzerland is also one of the wealthiest. It is advancing rapidly with innovative engineering as a vital part of its growth in technology. One of their main focus’ being scientific research and manufacturing, chemical and mechanical engineers would flourish in this wealthy European economy!

Famous inventions from Switzerland: Velcro, Swiss army knife, aluminium foil, and Swatch internet time.

Germany

German universities have a stellar reputation worldwide for their scientific research. You can only imagine the same enthusiasm and skill in the workplace. Who wouldn’t want to grow in such a beneficial environment? Their pharmaceutical and automobile industries are growing successfully and gaining popularity across the globe. This proves to be the perfect place for those of you interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical or mechanical engineering sectors. 

Famous inventions from Germany: Aspirin, automobile, bacteriology, accordion, contact lenses, printing press, bicycle, X-rays, record player & records, and coffee filters.

Japan

Japan has one of the most impressive infrastructures and is famous for its high-speed railway. Being one of the wealthiest economies, there is a massive scope for chemical, mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineering. For decades, it has upheld its reputation for contributing to leading technological inventions to the world. 

Famous inventions from Japan: DVDs, video camera, digital camera, walkman, CDs, Karaoke, video tape recorder, electronic calculators, and electric rice cooker.

When we hear the word abroad, most of us think of the US, UK, Canada or Australia. AVCOE urges you to think about a career in one of these four successful economies. Once you have made your decision, contact our T&P representative so you can work towards building your career after college and reaching new heights in your field. 

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Now a days, education doesn’t solely mean studies; it involves overall development of an individual as a whole and making them future ready to face the upcoming challenges.

Amrutvahini College of engineering takes care of the current need of today’s generation. The concept of education is not only confined to books anymore but has extended to co-curricular activities as well. These activities play a very important role in moulding a student into a better person.

Aiming for a better future Amrutvahini College is not only targeting the urban crowd but also inviting admissions for the rural crowd. We are also creating various opportunities for technical advancement in rural areas inspiring millions of youth minds.

AVCOE aims at quality education with skill development and building a better personality.

The reason why most of the engineering aspirant look forward to this college is:-

• Keeping in mind the futuristic view, our college stands highlighted among the bunch of engineering colleges in the city with latest curriculum. 

• The institute has a huge campus with sports ground.

• The campus is located in the outskirts of the town with an additional advantage of peaceful environment and less polluted with true nature of the rural setting of the campus. 

• We focus on all round education and polishing the personality of an individual. 

• We conduct various workshops and events on routine basis. 

• The institute has a decent placement record which makes it a better choice. 

AVCOE is one of the best colleges. We are producing successful technocrats since 1983.

Our faculty has the most eligible trainers to impart knowledge and cultivate technical skills and ensure proper guidance and a platform to explore your abilities and master them.

To make learning fun, we offer a variety of workshops and events throughout the academic year like Medha, robotics club, etc. for teaching time management, study skills and test-taking in the form of many competitive exams. Make sure to check the calendar for the updates on all the upcoming events.

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The Engineering Community across India celebrates Engineer’s Day on 15 September every year as a tribute to the greatest Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, born on September 15, 1861, in Muddenahalli near Chikkaballapur. He went on to become India’s most prolific civil engineer, dam builder, economist, stateman, and can be counted among the last century’s foremost nation-builders.

At AVCOE, we celebrate Engineer’s Day as an appreciation of the engineering profession and in the memory of India’s eminent engineer, scholar and stateman Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.

Here are some ideas for Engineer’s Day Celebrations:

1. Field visits to historic engineering marvels

We have a great architectural and engineering heritage. There are quite a few expertly engineered monuments or buildings in India. This engineer’s day, you can take a trip to some of these design marvels. Some of the spectacular projects are Golden Globe in Auroville, Bandra-Worli Sea link, I-flex Solutions in Bangalore.

2. Organize a debate or quiz related to latest developments in engineering field

Boost your knowledge about the developments in technology and engineering field. Arrange a quiz on topics related to the same, or you can even conduct a debate on pros and cons of developing technology, or similar topics. 

3. Educate others

This Engineer’s Day, unite for a social cause. Visit a government or tribal schools and teach the kids there, simple yet interesting engineering concepts. You can also carry some interesting projects and demonstrate the working of the project to the kids.

4. Organize paper presentation or conferences in college

Communication and writing skills are important for an engineer, along with technical knowledge. Paper presentation competition enables students to carry out extensive research, analyze documents and write their own papers. Also presenting the paper involves seminar and communication with an audience. This boosts their communication skills as well as confidence. 

5. Conduct an Alumni Meet

An Alumni meet will facilitate exchange if ideas and advices between the current and the previous batch. It will bring back college memories for the pass-out students, and will be a mentoring session for the current students at the same time. and of course, a fun-filled afternoon with time well spent. 

AVCOE wishes all the students and all the Engineers a very Happy Engineer’s Day. We wish you success and glory all the way.

This is why you should join AVCOE!

We at Amrutvahini College of Engineering seek to create self-disciplined, physically fit, mentally robust and morally strong engineers and technocrats with a high degree of integrity and sense of purpose who are capable to meet challenges of the ever-advancing technology for the benefit of mankind.
We want students to broaden their horizon and not just be limited to the classroom. We wish to provide students with extensive knowledge as well as the professional skills for a successful career ahead. As an institution, we keep working towards improvement in terms of both curricular and extracurricular activities.

> Impressive Rankings

Study with the best!

With a legacy of 35 years, academic excellence is our prime objective. We have consistently been the top engineering college in North Maharashtra. Our unconventional teaching methods have received recognition from principal educational bodies.

1. Permanently affiliated to AICTE, Delhi
2. Permanently affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University
3. Awarded Best Engineering College by SPPU, Pune (Rural)
4. NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade College
5. TCS Accredited College for the Nashik and Ahmednagar region
6. Awarded A grade by Government of Maharashtra.

> Our Partners

Gain excellence and expertise

AVCOE has always believed in providing quality education, infrastructure, extracurricular activities and has adopted a holistic approach to learning. We also have collaborated with various institutions and are acknowledged as a center of excellence.

• IBM Software Centre of Excellence
• Microsoft Student Partner
• Redhat certified training partner

> Placements and future prospects

We’re all you need for a successful career

With a campus spreading across 25 acres in the beautiful city of Sangamner, we believe in imparting excellence driven engineering education to our students.

• State of art laboratories 
• Seminar talks by eminent speakers
• Amrut Meritorious Scholarship 
• Foreign Language Centre to learn Japanese and German languages. We also have 100% placements for language certified students.

AVCOE also provides high-quality infrastructure like a Central Library with a rich collection of books. Being a residential institute, we also have a large hostel complex and a contemporary Gymkhana with various facilities for sports as well.

AVCOE works towards leading students to successful employment or further study. We equip students with the adequate training required to be successful in a fiercely competitive workplace.

Choosing the right university to study is one of the most important decisions of your life! Join AVCOE today and get an edge over the others. Develop your skills beyond your academic studies and gain much more than a degree! AVCOE provides everything you need for a world-class education and a sea of opportunities for your future. 

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With so many career choices, finding the right postgraduate educational program to enroll in can be a challenge. However, if its business that you want to pursue then it’s a good idea to enroll yourself in a program that will provide you with requisite knowledge, skills and ethics to fit into the right business community. That being said, an MBA might just be your cup of tea!

What is an MBA?

MBA or Master of Business Administration is a graduate degree that focuses on structural, analytical and ethical applications of business. Students are required to choose a specialization typically in accounts, marketing or entrepreneurship.

Why opt for an MBA?

MBA is primarily for those seeking a shift from their current field(typically into finance and consulting roles) or for progression with an already established career. The MBA curriculum seeks to provide corporations with candidatesof the required managerial skills needed to run them.

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Benefits of an MBA

Advancement in Your Career

If your current career path is way too irrelevant for your aptitude and interests, MBA allows you the flexibility to explore your options and provides required training to switch careers. On other hand, if you are satisfied with your current field, a training in master of business administration can facilitate a faster climb to the managerial level within your field.

Be Your Own Boss

If you want to set up your own business, but unsure whether you possess the necessary expertise to launch a start-up, an MBA degree can prepare you to do everything from writing a business plan to acquiring venture capital to launching an IPO.

Ideal for Networking

MBA provides an excellent platform for meeting new people, developing important relationships that will serve you well throughout your business career. The connections that you make are the most valuable aspect of the MBA, so make sure to capitalize on opportunities in and out of the classroom during your MBA studies.

Earn More

Salary packages and job security will always be our top priority when it comes to jobs. Well, its good news for those with an MBA. In comparison to other employees within any establishment, an MBA is usually better and more heavily compensated. 

Post an MBA, you will be like this whole different person with a new outlook towards life and the business world, confidence and professionalism oozing from the very core of your being.

In the monochrome life cycle of a student, which mainly is a cycle of eating, sleeping, attending lectures, and repeating, ‘College Fests’ shows a certain degree of fluctuations in the excitement levels of students. Why wouldn’t it? As the festive season slowly marches closer and closer with time, every student can taste the sweet scent of hard work; hard work of not only the students organizing it but the ones striving over their performing arts with incessant practices.

MEDHA is Sangamner’s largest cultural festival hosted by Amrutvahini College of Engineering's (AVCOE). The inauguration ceremony took place on 4th January 2018 in the presence of all the chief guests. The event was coordinated by Prof. G. B. Kale, managed by Prof. V.B. Dhumal and executed by Mr. A.B. Shinde.

This year, Medha brought to stage some amazing performances in Spot Poetry, Singing,Fashion Show, Instrument Playing, Skits, Yoga, GD and Debates. The dais had been decorated with distinguished guests. Prabhakar More, Pooja Bedi, Bhargavi Chirmule, Shyam Rajput and Achyut Godbole were the star attractors of the event.

Cultural festivals help to preserve our varied cultural heritage. As a whole, Cultural festivals give the opportunity to develop the qualities of mutual respect, love, communal harmony and national integration. We hope Medha remains a unique point in every student’s life where they can express their thoughts and share their creativity with everyone.

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The Cultural Fest everyone is looking forward to is just around the corner! Amrutvahini College of Engineering along with Amrutvahini Sheti and Shikshan Vikas Sanstha is organizing its "Mega Cultural Fest - MEDHA 2018" on the 4th, 5th and 6th January 2018, this time, even BIGGER!

Like every year, MEDHA 2018 is once again all set to make a culturally amazing start to your new year! The inauguration ceremony will be taking place on the first day i.e. 4th January 2018 in the presence of all the chief guests. It will be taking place at the Vasant Dada Sports Complex in the Engineering College Campus.

The cultural activities, this year, range from competitions and events with the basic aim to uplift and portray the various arts. It consists of an assemblage of events with the view to entertain and bring out a sense of belonging and happiness to people all over the State and outside, too.

This year, the range of activities in MEDHA 2018 is MORE and will include the following:

• Spot Poetry

• Singing
• Group Dance
• Fashion Show
• Instrument Playing
• Mimicry
• Skit/Musical Drama
• Yoga
• Spot Painting/ Cartooning
• Extempore
• Skating
• Sports
• Origami
• GD/Debate/Quiz

We are expecting even more participation and entertainment this year now that the scope of the activities has widened! The end date of registrations for these activities is 26th December 2017. So rush for entries now! There are prizes worth 51000 and trophies to be won!

AVCOE is calling all the youths, and residents of the district who have been continually coming for past years to join us, yet again, and witness Sangamner’s biggest festival: MEDHA 2018!

For more details regarding registrations, call:

Dr. Manoj Chaudhri: 9970066357

Mr. Satyajit Thorat:   9975844080

Books, both fiction and nonfiction, offer a way for readers to learn from the lessons and mistakes of others, so that you can re-apply that knowledge without having to start from scratch.

More than just entertainment, the stories in books help shortcut your own learning curve so that you can learn and grow faster.

Here are few books recommended by AVCOE which we urge our every engineering student to read.

1.  Getting Things Done - The Art Of Stress Free Productivity By David Allen

The major advantage of reading this book is that, it effectively describes on how to manage your to- do’s and task lists. We have to admit that all of us struggle to maintain our to do lists and give away to procrastination.

Why Read It?

• This book focuses on writing all our to- dos in a single accessible list.
• It removes the burden of recalling tasks from our brain.
• Especially for a career like engineering, which is academically tough, reading this book might help one to learn the art of stress management and productivity enhancement.

2.  Life Matters By A.Roger Merrill

There are times when we look at the Mother Teresa's of this world and realize that one life can make a huge difference. But if we are wise, we discover that often we don’t have to look any further than our own backyard.

Why Read It?

• This book covers creative ways to successfully balance four major aspects of life : family, money, work and time.
• The program rests on what the authors call three gotta do’s-  validate expectations, optimize effort and develop navigational intelligence.

3.  How To Win Friends And Influence People By Dale Carnegie

This is a self-help book which is the pioneer of this genre. This book is a guide to improving a person's aura in the world.

Why Read It?

• If you read the book carefully and follow majority of the tips, you can learn to be friendlier and more presentable as a person.
• This book teaches you that, as long as you have good friends and good business associations, you will probably stay strong in personal as well as professional life.

4.  Leadership And The Art Of Conversation By Kim Krisco

With the knowledge acquired from this book, engineers can finally challenge the misconceptions that trail their leadership abilities.

Why Read It?

• This book teaches you the art of conversation and shares some important secrets on getting your message across effectively to an audience.
• Communication is one of the key ingredients for a successful life. If you observe a leader of any organisation, one fact becomes immediately evident. They spend most of their time in conversation. Everything leaders accomplish is the result of their conversations.

5. Dream With Your Eyes Open By Ronnie Screwvala

Through this book, Screwvala provides a relentless pursuit of entrepreneurial glory and describes how others can learn from the same. UTV-founder and pioneer of the media industry, Ronnie Screwvala is one of India’s most successful first-generation entrepreneurs.

Why Read It?

• It is filled with incidents, thoughts and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of Screwvala’s career that would help young business-oriented minds to gain more knowledgeable insight into the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.
• The book is inclined at bringing out clarity in the way business setup is changing. It presents a significant account on what role Indian entrepreneurs will play in the coming years.

6. The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho

This novel is an enchanting one and has inspired a devoted following around the public. This story - dazzling in its inspiring wisdom - is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids.

Why Read It?

• The cornerstone of this book is to break the monotony in your life.
• Gratitude is the practice of finding the good in each day. Life can easily become stagnant, mundane, and monotonous, but that changes depending on what we choose to see. This book teaches you the importance of kindness and appreciation in life.

Reading develops your mind. Engineering students are always well-advised to delve in reading material directly applicable to their studies and career aspirations; but it can also be valuable to take detours into reading outside your major and specific scope. It will accentuate creativity in your regular lives and add the much needed entertainment!

<Highlights from Medha 2016 with Bollywood Superstar Vivek Oberoi>

A college festival is not just for fun, it adds value to a student’s learning experience. In fact, the importance of Cultural and Technical Events in college equals the importance of studies. They help release the academic pressure for a short while and provide the students with a platform to showcase their talent. Which is why, with zeal and fervour, Amrutvahini College of Engineering (AVCOE) brings you, once again, it's biggest cultural fest: MEDHA 2k18 organised by Amrutvahini Sheti and Shikshan Vikas Sanstha! Yes, the talk of the town is back!

Every year, AVCOE organizes MEDHA, a mega cultural fest. It is the only college in Ahmednagar to organize a college fest on this scale!

It is the efforts and hard work of the students and the staff alike, which has made this fest a huge success in the past years. This year, AVCOE is pulling out all the stops with even more cultural activities and performances to look forward to! And this is why this year's MEDHA is even bigger!

This year’s MEDHA is coordinated by Prof. G. B. Kale, managed by Prof. V.B. Dhumal and executed by Mr. A.B. Shinde, MEDHA 2018 is all set to go on floor on 4th January 2018 until 6th January 2018. It will be taking place at the Vasant Dada Sports Complex in the Engineering College Campus. More details about the activities and registration are soon to be given out, so, watch this space!

To conclude, we would like to say that you are welcome to witness Sangamner's biggest cultural fest because it sure is a 'one of a kind' event.

For more details, call:

Mr. Manoj Chaudhri: 9970066357

Mr. Satyajit Thorat: 9975844080

A team of Engineering students from Karnataka had volunteered to develop an Android application for first year engineering students.

This app is called ‘Engienrai’ and it encapsulates the notes for engineering with all the subjects from the respective branches. Prepared and sorted by the engineering students themselves, Enginera's syllabus is purely based on Autonomous and VTU colleges. The application is very user-friendly. It contains notes and self-explanatory diagrams and drawings while giving free access to these notes of all the subjects under one roof. Once it is installed, it also works offline.

This application is very useful and informative to first years and is a must-have. It can be used in the following ways.

• Last moment preparation before the exam.
• Brush up tool for interviews and jobs.
• Peripheral introduction to basic engineering concepts before any competitive exams.

The app was developed by a team of nine students; one of them being an Animation Designer. They began working on this app in January 2017 and it was officially launched in September. The app also provides a platform for students to get their doubts clarified. The team makes it a point to answer the doubts posted by students. The team is also currently in works of developing second year engineering content. They believe that this app would be of a lot of use to Engineering students as it provides study material for free and that it will help them with their studies.

AVCOE believes that innovation like this one is what changes the world and we are always looking forward to support and encourage our students’ talent in the invention field.

The technology is developing at a rapid rate these days. New developments and the introduction of new machinery and equipment brought today will become an old news in a few days. So how do engineers in the various field keep up with the volatile environment? Engineering is a domain where one’s training never ends, even after years of professional schooling. Developing and honing both technical skills and soft skills is an utmost priority to sustain in the market for the engineers. Unlike hard skills which can be proven through technical work, soft skills need to be proven with a decree of one’s latent talent which the person learns through surroundings.

Soft Skills are an amalgamation of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character traits, attitude towards any object or person, career attributes, social intelligence and emotional intelligence quotients that enable people to effectively manoeuvre their environment, work well with others, perform well, and achieve their goals with complementing hard skills. These skills can include communication abilities, personal habits, time management, teamwork and leadership traits, social graces, language skills and cognitive or emotional empathy.

The following list of soft skills may be useful for your resume, job descriptions or training plan.

1. Communication- Communication plays a key role as this skill is two-fold, where one needs to deal with explaining concepts to clients and managers and translating them from technical to conventional methods. The second involves giving instructions to team members and others without rubbing anyone the wrong way.

2. Courtesy- Manners Maketh Man. Being polite is necessary if one wants to progress in any field.

3. Flexibility- Adaptability, accepting new things and a nature willing to change according to situations should be shown by the person in order to sustain in any field.

4. Integrity- A person who is honest and have high ethical and moral values, boosts the spirit of surrounding where he/she works.

5. Interpolation skills- Everyone likes a cheerful, friendly and humorous nature. Showing compassion, empathy, and patience towards other helps in rejuvenating the morale of everyone.

6. Positive Attitude- One must cherish an optimistic, encouraging, happy, confident and enthusiastic nature in the society.

7. Professionalism-  Professionalism, a word which sends an instant and a clear message. The qualities included in it are- poised, businesslike, appearance and well-dressed.

8. Responsibility- Everyone likes a person who is reliable, accountable and gets the job done. This characteristic shows off the true personality of anyone as it is to be proved and not shown.

9. Teamwork- Co-operation, tagging along with others, supportive of others’ work and collaboration - all are synonymous to Team Work. And the proverb “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships” stands true to it.

10. Work Ethic- It’s a belief in work, a set of values centered on the importance of doing work and reflected especially in a desire or determination to work hard.The boss always admires hard-working, self-motivated, loyal employees.