CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

On 12th April 2025, the Department of English and Cultural Studies, in collaboration with the Centre for Competitive Exams, organised a session titled “Preparing for UGC NET: Tips, Techniques and Insights” for the first-year M.A. English with Digital Humanities students. The session was conducted with the objective of familiarising students with the structure, significance, and preparation strategies associated with the UGC NET examination. The resource person for the session was Ms. Pillai Krishna Jaykumar, a UGC NET Qualified candidate (2024), who shared her experiences and practical insights regarding the examination process and preparation methods. The session began with an introduction to the importance of the UGC NET examination for students aspiring to pursue careers in academia and research. The speaker explained how qualifying the examination opens opportunities for lectureship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), doctoral studies, and research-oriented academic careers. Stud...

As part of the CHRIST Language and Arts Network (CLAN) Research Forum, “Unfolding Research: Scholars at Work” was organised by the Department of English and Cultural Studies in collaboration with CLAN as an engaging academic platform for PhD scholars to present and discuss their ongoing research. Conceived as a space for intellectual exchange and collaborative learning, the forum brought together research scholars and faculty members in an atmosphere that encouraged critical reflection, dialogue, and constructive engagement. The initiative sought to move beyond the conventional format of research presentations by creating a supportive environment where scholars could openly share their evolving ideas, methodologies, challenges, and emerging arguments. The session highlighted the importance of research as a continuous process of inquiry, revision, and discovery. Scholars from diverse research areas presented their work, offering insights into their theoretical frameworks, methodological...

The educational visit to Yerwada Central Jail, organized by the Legal Aid Committee, proved to be a highly enriching and transformative learning experience for the students of the 5th year LL.B. & LLM program. The visit was carefully planned and systematically executed with the objective of exposing law students to the practical realities of the criminal justice system and the functioning of correctional institutions in India. While classroom teaching provides students with theoretical knowledge regarding criminal law, prison administration, and constitutional rights, this visit enabled students to witness the actual implementation of these legal principles within a correctional setting. Such experiential learning plays a crucial role in shaping the professional understanding and ethical outlook of future legal practitioners. The visit was conducted with strict adherence to institutional rules and security protocols established by the jail administration. Proper gender segregation ...

The Centre for Research organised Research Day 2025–26 on 14 May 2026 to recognise and celebrate the scholarly contributions of students who have published research papers, book chapters, or conference proceedings in Scopus-indexed journals during the academic year 2025–26. The event was attended by the Dean and Director, Associate Dean, faculty members, and students of the institution.  The programme commenced with a formal welcome, bringing together the academic community to acknowledge student achievement in research — an area of increasing institutional priority. The occasion reflected the institution's continued commitment to fostering a research-oriented culture among its student community and aligning with broader academic quality goals.  The highlight of the event was the felicitation of twenty students whose research work has been accepted and published in Scopus-indexed outlets — a rigorous international benchmark of academic quality. Each student was formally recogn...

The School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), organised an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp & Pitch Day on 4th and 5th May 2026. The programme was conducted with the objective of providing students with meaningful practical exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, business model development, and pitch presentation. It was designed as a combination of interactive workshop sessions and final pitch evaluation, enabling students to move beyond classroom-based theoretical learning and engage with the practical dimensions of entrepreneurship. The bootcamp was organised for students of 4 B. Com and MDC – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development. The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Saji Varghese, social entrepreneur and faculty member at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Central Campus. Drawing upon his rich experience in social innovation, entrepreneurship, ...

Introduction and Strategic Vision The Department of Statistics and Data Science & Department of Computer Science - School of Sciences, in strategic collaboration with Christ Infotech, recently organized a comprehensive professional skill training session. This initiative was specifically designed to bridge the widening gap between theoretical academic frameworks and the dynamic demands of the modern industry. As the professional landscape becomes increasingly digitized, the primary objective of this program was to provide students with a clear, actionable roadmap for transitioning from a controlled classroom environment to the complexities of real-world professional spheres. The event underscored a critical philosophy: while academic excellence and high GPAs provide a necessary foundation, their true potential is only unlocked when paired with strategic professional branding and a keen sense of industry awareness. Expert Insights: The Power of Digital Identity The session was headl...

The Department of Statistics & Data Science and the Department of Computer Science jointly organized a workshop on “Mathematical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning for Competitive Exams” for the first-year BCA and BSc Computer Science Data Science students on 7th May 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The session was conducted by Dr Prathu Bhajpai, who shared valuable insights and problem-solving techniques related to competitive examinations and placement aptitude tests. The workshop aimed to equip students with essential mathematical and logical reasoning skills that are commonly tested in various competitive examinations, placement aptitude tests, and higher education entrance examinations. The session witnessed active participation from the students, who showed great enthusiasm in understanding different strategies to solve aptitude-based questions quickly and accurately. During the session, Dr. Prathu Bhajpai covered a variety of important mathematical topics such as percentages, ra...