MoUs & Industry Interactions/ Associations
 | ASAP ASDC | Toc H is recognized as an Advanced Skill Development Center (ASDC) by ASAP, an MHRD and Govt of Kerala Initiative, addressing the skill gap of Engineering students Courses Offered so far: | |
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 | ICTAK | Toc H has signed an MoU with ICTAK way back, and is recognized as ‘ICTAKPremium Member’ since 2020, where the activities are being coordinated by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. ICT Academy of Kerala, supported by Govt. of India, partnered by Govt. of Kerala, is a Social Enterprise for imparting ICT skills to the youths of Kerala and improve their employability opportunities in the Industry. With the support of ICTAK, several orientation sessions, webinars, FDPs, technical trainings & certificate courses offered by reputed IT industry are conducted in the campus, which leverages the link between industry and academia. The trainings are offered for students as well as faculty to interact with industry in all possible ways with the spirit of deriving mutual benefits. Students also get opportunity to participate in hackathons and techathlons organized by ICTAK. | |
 | ORACLE ACADEMY | Department of Computer Science and Engineering has signed an MoU with Oracle Academy in the year 2016 which was renewed in 2018 and 2021. Webinars, faculty trainings and student training programs are being conducted regularly. | |
 | RedHat India | Department of Computer Science and Engineering has signed an MoU with RedHat India Pvt. Ltd. in the year 2017. The students can undergo training and obtain certifications like RHCSA (Redhat Certified System Administrator) at a discounted rate, utilizing the benefit of the MOU. 7 students are being certified so far. | |
 | ICFOSS – Foss Cell | International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) is an autonomous organization set up by the Government of Kerala, India, with the mandate of popularizing Free and Open Source. The Department CSE has an active a ICFOSS – FOSS Cell, which is group of open-source enthusiast students and teachers in the institution. FOSS Cell aims to provide promotional services of FOSS in educational institutions. The cell carries out a number of FOSS-related activities like training & capacity building, student projects, lectures & seminars, conferences and exhibitionsby associating with ICFOSS, industry and researchorganizations. TIST has been granted ICFOSS grant continuously for the past 4 years for the active conduct of such events. Women hackathons and gender and technology coding programs are also conducted. | |
 | KBAIC (Kerala Blockchain Academy Innovation Club | Kerala Blockchain Academy Innovation Club (KBAIC) is a novel initiative by Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) to help students across the country to explore deep into the potential of the blockchain technology.KBAIC provides an opportunity to work closely with experts and experiment the latest advancements in this domain. This will also help students to build their career in the disruptive world of blockchain. TIST is a proud member of KBA Innovation Club. The aim is to create a Blockchain Hub in our Institution and for experiencing the Blockchain disruption. A blockchain FDP and a student workshop are conducted by the experts from KBA. | |
  | Logix Space Technologies [Link Ur Codes] | Dept. of CSE, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology signed an MoU with Logix Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd. with the objective to build a coding culture in campus through industry standard training programs, research, consultancy and internships. To empower the students to be industry ready, ‘Link Ur Codes’ Coding Club, a small-scale model simulating a real industry culture, is initiated in the campus. Prof. Dr. Preethi Thekkath, Principal, Toc H exchanged the MoU agreement with Mr. Anish S Nair. Founder & CEO, LogixSpace Technologies, in the presence of Dr. Sreela Sreedhar, HOD-CSE on 10 June 2022 at TIST campus. | |
 | Lifosys | Dept. of CSE signed an MoU with Lifosys Digital Systems on 04 July 2025. Lifosys Digital Systems is an AI-powered technology company based in India, specializing in digital healthcare solutions, artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics, and secure cloud-based platforms. The company focuses on developing intelligent systems that enhance healthcare delivery, streamline clinical workflows, and enable data-driven decision-making through innovative and integrated technologies. The MoU aims to foster industry-academic interaction, thereby achieve academic excellence, achieve industry readiness, and strengthen the research capabilities. | |
 | Facein Technologies Pvt Ltd | The Department of Computer Science and Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FACEIN Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (formerly FACE) in 2021 to strengthen industry–academia collaboration and enhance student employability. Under this partnership, FACEIN conducts hybrid-mode training programs for B.Tech and M.Tech students, including online and offline training, internships, workshops, expert talks, project mentoring, and technical skill development. The collaboration also provides placement-oriented training, organizes placement drives with 100% placement support for eligible students, and actively facilitates internships and job opportunities in accordance with the AICTE Internship Policy, ensuring students gain industry-relevant knowledge and practical exposure. | |
 | Core Cognitics | The Department of Computer Science and Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Core Cognitics (formerly Freston Analytics) on 13 April 2026 at the company’s office in Cyberpark, Kozhikode, to strengthen industry–academia collaboration. Core Cognitics is an AI-first software company with a global presence, specializing in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, software development, data analytics, cloud services, and intelligent enterprise solutions. The partnership aims to enhance academic excellence, improve industry readiness, foster collaborative research, and bridge the gap between academia and industry. As part of the MoU, Core Cognitics will also offer the KTU-approved Industry Elective course on “Big Data” for M.Tech (Data Sciences) students, providing them with industry-relevant knowledge and practical exposure. | |
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 | Sinergija University | Dept. of CSE signed an MoU with Sinergija University on 14 December 2023, at Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Arakkunnam. The MoU aims to collaborate on academic and research related activities like research work, supervision of research scholars, exchange of Information on Research Teaching Learning materials, organization of seminars, conferences, workshops and exchange of student and faculty members for the purpose of education/research. | |
 | Singidunum University | Dept. of CSE signed an MoU with Singidunum University on 14 December 2023, at Toc H Institute of Science & Technology, Arakkunnam. The MoU aims to collaborate on academic and research related activities like research work, supervision of research scholars, exchange of Information on Research Teaching Learning materials, organization of seminars, conferences, workshops and exchange of student and faculty members for the purpose of education/research. | |
Industry Interaction/collaboration session with IndustryApps
Industry-academia collaborations are crucial in preparing students for industry roles as they provide an opportunity for students to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience. These collaborations also help students to understand the requirements of the industry and align their skill sets accordingly.
An industry interaction session was conducted with IndustryApps, a firm that focuses on Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions, headed by Mr. Jayadev M. Vasantham, Global CTO (Technologist | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Mentor) and Mr. Libin Babu, Technical Architect (Alumnus of CSE-Toc H), on 7th February 2023 at Toc H campus. IndustryApps is the world’s first open marketplace, focused on providing Industry 4.0 apps to manufacturers. Dr. Sreela Sreedhar (HOD-CSE), Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George (HOD-ECE), faculty members and students from the CSE, EC and Robotics participated in the discussion.
The session also featured a Q&A session where students and faculty members could interact with the IndustryApps team and ask questions. The session provided an excellent opportunity for students and faculty members to gain valuable insights on how to bridge the gap between education and industry requirements, and concluded with a set of interesting proposals for students to take up and a team has been identified for the same.
Inauguration of IBICA ’18 organised in association with VSB Technical University, Ostrava and MIR Labs, USA
