Thousands of bright young minds graduate as engineers each year, intent on using their expertise in technology, academic competence, and willpower to change the world for the better. It is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling courses that call for discipline and hard work; in exchange, it offers fantastic career opportunities.
For engineering students to acquire the necessary engineering knowledge and skills, their institutions and educators must provide the support and training needed. To fully understand the subjects, this field requires academic expertise and practical experience in the workplace.
In this realm of engineering excellence, Sanjivani College of Engineering, founded in 1984 under the patronages of the Sanjivani Rural Education Society (SRES), stands as a testament to the ideological legacy of its erudite scholar, Hon’ble Late Shri Shankarrao Genuji Kolhe. Hon’ble Shri Nitindada Shankarrao Kolhe, Chairman, SRES, and Hon’ble Shri Amit Kolhe, Managing Trustee, SRES, are now at the helm and steering Sanjivani College of Engineering on the successful path. This educational institution celebrated its 40th anniversary with a series of exciting events. Sanjivani College of Engineering became autonomous in 2019 and is committed to fostering professionals with broad perspectives and problem-solving skills.
The Engineering and Polytechnic College in Kopargaon served as the original home of the Sanjivani Group of Institutes, initially offering only the basics of Mechanical, Civil, And Electronics engineering. The institute built a positive brand image in the eyes of parents and students with its exceptional academic performance. Understanding the need for education in rural areas, SRES became involved in establishing 14 different institutes and now offers over 50 courses ranging from playgroup to Ph.D.
Determination to Produce Industry-ready Engineers
Sanjivani College of Engineering is situated close to the holy city of Shirdi in Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, on the Nagar-Manmad highway. This prestigious institute’s vision is “To develop world-class professionals through quality education.” Its mission is “To create academic excellence in engineering and management through education, training, and research to improve people’s quality of life.”
A Strategy for Holistic Development
The institute’s curriculum, which follows the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020, is committed to producing future leaders who will be highly productive in their careers and can think critically from multidisciplinary viewpoints. The organization welcomes its presence worldwide. It is a tremendous educational brand with a solid global alumni network whose mission is to “Transform rural masses into competitive global citizens.”
This institute’s curriculum design strongly emphasizes fundamental knowledge and incorporates rigorous pedagogy and research that aligns with NEP 2020. Students are also allowed to engage in practical experiences tackling real-world problems. Its Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Information Technology departments serve as Research Centres for the relevant fields and offer the standard UG and PG curriculum. This curriculum is created through the collaborative vision of board members, parents, alumni, current students, and professors from IITs and NITs.
The school is dedicated to fostering standards of equity and inclusivity, maintaining leadership in dynamic teaching approaches, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive personal growth in environments that promote peak performance.
Its expansive, lush green landscape and serene surroundings create an ideal learning environment. Tall trees and their organic shade provide a calming atmosphere, encourage meaningful conversations among students, and expand their education amid the abundance of nature. Because of its artistic appeal, the name Sanjivani, which means rejuvenating nature, encourages scholarly investigation.
With esteemed universities across the globe, Sanjivani has actively forged several global memorandums of understanding. This unique initiative expedites the learning community’s access to opportunities on an international scale. Global collaboration on research and academic exchanges are also facilitated by it. Ural Federal University, Russia; Bath University, Northwest University, University of Central Florida, and Abu Dhabi University are a few examples. More than 60 students got paid- internships, project work, and scholarships in these esteemed universities.
The institute offers German and Japanese language courses and an SAP course. Additionally, students can access multiple courses on Coursera at a minimal cost.
In a nutshell, what makes Sanjivani unique are its robust alumni network, creative teaching methods, global interactions, research opportunities, industry connections, and adaptability to change. Academic credit transfer, international perspectives, honors and minors, experiential learning, and real-time projects are just a few of the programs that make the educational system flexible enough to let students customize their education to fit their unique career aspirations. Its curriculum now includes Swayam NPTEL courses as a requirement.
The Story of Success
An exceptional philanthropist, Shri. Shankarrao Genuji Kolhe devoted his life to industrialization and education to enhance rural communities’ economic and social standing. Born into a farming family on March 24, 1929, in the small village of Yesgaon, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India, he became a symbol of advancement and change.
He was following his graduation in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Pune, Shri. Shankarrao used a Ford Foundation scholarship to continue his education in the USA and Europe. He decided to pursue a career in farming even though there were lucrative job opportunities overseas. He conducted in-depth research on sugarcane crops and brought technological advancements to farms.
His dedication was shown in various endeavors, such as the manufacturing of chemicals, cooperative milk unions such as Godavari Khore Dudh Utpadak Sangh, and other businesses, forums, and cooperatives promoting rural development.
Understanding the value of education, Shri. Shankarrao established the Sanjivani Rural Education Society in 1983 and oversaw the expansion of 12 institutions providing preschool through Ph.D. education. With more than 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, society has become a center for education and growth.
Aaryabhushan, Jeevan Sadhana, Girna Gaurav, Adarsh Rayat Sevak, Shivajirao Nagvade Addrash Sahakar, Sahkar Ratna, and Jeevan Gourav are just a few of the distinguished honors he has received in recognition of his exceptional work at the state and federal levels.
Challenges in Inviting Digital Transformation
While introducing e-learning in its early stages, Sanjivani College of Engineering faced three main obstacles. Initially, the faculty members’ challenges in integrating new pedagogical approaches and technology impacted the effectiveness of online instruction delivery. Creating valuable assessments and maintaining academic integrity were the final significant challenges resulting from the lack of in-person interactions in a virtual learning environment, severely hindering student engagement.
It has successfully undergone a digital transformation during the past ten years. Its continued online education for its students during the COVID-19 pandemic was evidence of its commitment to digital transformation. Eighty per cent of all subject syllabus content is now available in Sanjivani LMS with video lectures, thanks to the collaborative efforts of faculty, staff, students, and the IT team’s digital governance.
Introducing Flipped Classrooms added flavors to the above. Sanjivani’s innovative technological solutions ease the teaching-learning process. Constantly, Sanjivani ensures that learners seamlessly continue their learning process. It is because of the quick implementation of online platforms.
The library is connected to INFLIBNET, has excellent equipment, and is completely automated using OPAC ILMS and Sackinfo (version 2.5). Electronic resources from the Institute of Engineers (India), Elsevier, Science Direct, IEEE, ASCE, ASME, NDL, SPRINGER, and EBSCO have all been made possible by it.
The College of Engineering at Sanjivani Rural Education Society has been approved as a Resource Centre for the Spoken Tutorials, which are a part of the National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT) and are promoted by IIT Bombay in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. Among the colleges in Maharashtra State, Sanjivani is the first to be granted this status.
Prestigious Awards and Recognitions
A Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) member, Sanjivani College of Engineering holds NAAC and NBA accreditations. Fully approved by both the central and state governments, ISO 9001-2008 certified. The institute garnered numerous esteemed accolades, such as:
- It is rated in the gold category in the AICTE CII Survey in 2020
- CII awarded it as the Best Application and Uses of Renewable Energy in 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon, Graded – AAA+
- It’s all India IIRF ranking is 59, state rank is 4, and zonal rank is 6
- It was awarded as the Best Institute for Campus Life: Mental Health & Wellbeing (MHW) Rankings 2022
- Ranked- 74th across India for excellence in up-keeping well-being of faculty, staff, and students
Providing Wings to the Dreams of Aspiring Engineers
Sanjivani College of Engineering provides freedom in choosing and utilizing interdisciplinary courses’ time frames and content by expanding academic flexibility and mobility in all directions. As the program stake requires, programs will be designed to produce graduates with knowledge and skills of lasting value.
The institute offers programs for double majoring, major and minor combinations, and mid-term significant changes. Thanks to the system, they could move up and down the credit ladder and select interdisciplinary courses.
The students could complete value-added certifications in addition to the regular syllabus delivery, increasing their employability in their chosen specializations. This program aims to help students become well-rounded professionals by concentrating on their overall development. Along with solid academic input, the institute promises to offer extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
