Prof. [Dr.] Tirthankar Datta is currently working as Principal at Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata. He has a vast experience of more than 24 years in administration, teaching & mentoring, management, branding and networking in academic as well as the corporate world. Besides serving as the coordinator of World Bank Project TEQIP-II, Dr. Datta has a well-known reputation of holding various significant positions in a number of associations and engineering colleges. 

Netaji Subhash Engineering College

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“High learning productivity and innovating teaching strategies”

Education offers students with better career paths and easy accessibility for the job market. With the changing world, we have come up with new and advanced learning techniques that will lead them to their desirable professional career. Outcome based teaching learning process, learning from best practices, individualization of education, new quality assessment, experiential learning, innovation in technology are key factors that keep me connected with the education sector. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? 

“Directing, Implementing, Motivating”

A leadership philosophy is principally a trust system that guides our decision-making and perspectives to achieve a common goal. It consists of core principles and values that clearly and concisely help to do specific tasks in an organization. Motivation, delegation of power, trustworthiness, management, positivity, creativity, responsibility, empathy, and flexibility etc. are important among the team members to achieve the final goal. 

How does the curriculum of NSEC ensure the best practice of industry?

“Specialized training and Industry standard technologies”

Here, we give maximum importance to in-depth studies in IT and its related fields. Along with ultra-modern infrastructure and good technical layout, we regularly arrange to impart value added and skill enhancement training sessions based on the latest technologies to make our students industry ready. Domain knowledge training program, Micro and innovative projects to inculcate research, technical fest, technical quizzes, etc. are organized to prepare them for the competitive world. In addition to that, aptitude training and English communication enhancement training are an integral part of our regular classroom timetable that build confidence and strength to face the interviews. Also, students are encouraged to be involved in internships and training activities at various industries.

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What are some of the biggest challenges you see for higher education in our country?

“Accentuate a Positive and Healthy Competitive Environment”

With the changing trends and introduction of modern methodology in the education sector, creating a good and positive atmosphere is the true challenge. It has become important to incorporate in students a feeling of valuable and healthy competition so that they do not develop any negativity or sense of harm towards themselves and others. It's our sole responsibility to build such a system that promotes positivity and healthy sportsmanship among youths. 

What would you like people to know about your college they may not know?

“High industrial recognition and exclusive training system”

Along with NAAC & NBA accreditation, NSEC is also recognized and prioritized by transcontinental companies like TCS, CAPGEMINI, WIPRO Technologies, EPAM and is a proud partner of INFOSYS Campus Connect Programme. We speculate Industry readiness training and Internship opportunities for all our students with advanced and high performance laboratories and career development programmes to enhance employability skills. We have Exclusive language laboratories for communication and soft skill development for a holistic personality development.

What do you see as the greatest strengths of your college?

“Excellent Placement Track Record and full-fledged industrially aligned working system”

Throughout the year, top notch multinational companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Wipro, Bosch, TCS, etc. visit our campus for recruitment of eligible and deserving students offering good salary packages and training incentives. Without diluting the basic goal and aim to produce professionals with sound knowledge in IT, we also intend to further sharpen our students by imparting specialized training in different advanced topics in management and technology so that our outgoing students can become more than mere professionals; knowledgeable in both IT as well as the core sector of engineering. We carry out within the campus, special programs and counselling for encouraging and assisting learners. 

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Any suggestions you would like to give to the current youth?

“Pertain flexible approach and stick to learning everyday”

As we have entered the fourth industrial revolution, it has become pivotal to be the best in your approach so that you play your own cards rather than be someone else's play card. Always update your skills, remember no one is ever satisfied and learning never ends. Try to enhance your skills, techniques and methodologies every day to pace through this ever changing and fast moving world.