Association & Activities
ignIT – The IT Students’ Association
The IT department student association ignIT takes the initiative in organizing technical talks, workshops, conferences, and inter-collegiate technical fests regularly to improve and update technical and managerial skills. A newsletter is put up every year to provide a platform to showcase the talents and achievements of the students and provide the students with a quick overview of cutting-edge technologies in computers and communication.
Some of the activities organized under the association include Android Training, .Net Training, Jquery Training, Personality Development Program, Java Training, Python Programming, Linux Administration Training, Campus Connect, etc…
Association & Activities 2024-2025
Inauguration of activities of IGNIT, the IT Department Student Association
The highlight of the event was the Technical Talk delivered by Mr. Anish Alias, the General Manager of Technical Services at Experion Technologies. His talk, titled “From Vision to Reality: Digital Product Engineering Excellence,” was aimed at helping attendees enhance their technical skills, align with the evolving technological landscape, and improve career prospects. The theme of bridging vision and reality through digital product engineering would certainly have sparked interest in both students and faculty, offering valuable insights into the intersection of technology and innovation.
It was also an honor to have Toc H Management, the Principal, Vice Principal, IEDC Officer, and Heads of Departments (HODs) present at the event, further emphasizing the support and recognition for the IT Department’s initiatives.
Industrial Visit to MNC Techno Solutions, Goa– S5 IT
On October05th, 2024, S5 IT students visited the MNC Techno Solutions,at Goa. The purpose of the visit was to give students insight into the industrial environment and familiarize them with the operations of a leading technology solution provider.The purpose of the visit was to give students exposure to real-world applications of technology in the industry, focusing on software development, automation, data analytics, and cloud computing.
Hydro-Innovate: A Successful Hackathon for Clean Water Solutions
The Department of Information Technology, in partnership with the Directorate of Technical Education-Udyama 1.0, hosted a successful hackathon on September 23rd, 2024. The event aimed to foster innovative solutions for clean water and sanitation.
A team from Sree Saraswathy Vidya Mandir, Karikode, consisting of Master Navneethu Kumar,Ms.Thrithiksha Nair and Master. B.Devadath and another team form TIST’s Computer Science department, comprising Ms. Malavika Narayanan, Ms. Rini Sara Markose, and Mr. Akhil P.S, emerged as the winners.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed judges, Prof. Dr. Gnana Sheela (Safety Departmentand also TIST Udyama Coordinator) and Dr. Ashmi M (Electrical and Computer Engineering), for their valuable insights and contributions.
The TIST Udyama Coordinator, Dr. Resmi R (Head of Department, Mathematics), and the Head of Department of Information Technology, Dr. Rasmi P.S., provided invaluable support to the event.
Participants from various departments within TIST, as well as external participants, contributed to the success of this inspiring hackathon.
Yoga Day
On June 25, 2024, our institution celebrated International Yoga Day with a special training session titled “Unite, Breathe, Transform.” Led by resource person BenilaAnoop, Lab Instructor IT, the event brought together a group of participants to explore the holistic benefits of yoga. Participants engaged in various practices that emphasized unity, mindful breathing, and personal transformation.
Association & Activities 2023-2024
Alumni Meet
Laughter, reminiscing, and renewing connections! We were excited for the “RECONNECT” Alumni Meet 2024 for the IT Batch of 2019-2023, which took place on May 25th.Looking forward to the next meet-up!
Farewell to the IT Class of 2020-2024.
On 10th May 2024, we bid a heartfelt farewell to the IT students of 2020-2024. Their journey with us has been marked by growth, learning, and memorable experiences. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
Techizer 2024
The Department of Information Technology successfully organized the National Level Tech Fest, Techizer 2024, in collaboration with the ISTE on February 27th, 2024. The event was formally inaugurated by Principal Dr. Preethi Thekkath. Students showcased their talents through a range of Techno-Cultural fest activities, eliciting participants from inter-departments and TIST.
Technical Events: Various engaging technical events were organized including Scavenger Hunt, NiroType competition, and ITUIZ (The Tech Trivia), showcasing the prowess and knowledge of participating students.
Non-Technical Events: Alongside technical competitions, a range of non-technical events added color to the fest. Participants displayed their talents in a Singing Contest, Arm Wrestling and engaged in intellectual discourse during the Debate competition.
Techizer 2024 served as a platform for students to exhibit their skills, fostered healthy competition, and promoted a spirit of camaraderie among participants.
IGNIT 2024
The Department of Information Technology association, IGNIT Activities, held its inauguration ceremony on February 26, 2024. The Chief Guest, Mr. Praveen Ramachandran, CRO of Brainwired Drakon Innovations Pvt Ltd, and the Guest of Honor, Mr. Riswin Azeez, Regional Head of Middle East at PIT Solutions and Software Application Engineer (Consultant) for the Government of Sharjah, graced the event. Mr. Praseed Sreepadmakumar,S8 IT, Chairperson of IGNIT, delivered the welcome address, while various management representatives attended and offered their felicitations. The Vote of Thanks was given by Ms. Parvathi S, S8 IT,Vice Chairperson of IGNIT.
The event was marked by the recognition of academic excellence, where prizes were awarded to the top performers of the graduate batch 2019-23, as well as to the highest scorers in each semester. Among the distinguished honorees, Ms. Devika J Nair stood out for her remarkable achievement, having secured the 5th rank in the KTU examinations. Her exceptional performance exemplifies the dedication and commitment to academic excellence within the department. Additionally, Ms. Priyanka was also lauded for her consistent excellence, emerging as the top scorer in her respective semester.Mr. Blesson Reji Varghese, an S8 IT was awarded First prize in the Poster Making Competition themed “Coding the Future: Reimagine the World with IT.” The competition was jointly organized by the Department of Information Technology and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), in collaboration with National Youth Day.
Poster-Making Competition, IT & IIC in association with National Youth Day
In today’s tech design Platform, Calling all young innovators to unleash their creativity and make their mark on the future! In Jan 2024, on behalf of National Youth Day, we invited young techies to capture brilliant ideas, and to design a poster that creates the essence of innovation on the topic “CODING THE FUTURE: REIMAGINE THE WORLD WITH IT“. It shows us how we envision shaping a better tomorrow. Students are asked to put their artistic skills to the test and win exciting prizes! To showcase talent and be a part of something groundbreaking is the motto behind this activity.
Last date of submission: Jan 30, 2024
Association & Activities 2022-2023
Techizer 2023
Department Organized the National Level Tech fest-Techizer 2023 in association with ISTE on April 18th 2023, which was formally inaugurated by our Vice Principal Dr. Deepa Elizabeth George (HOD-Electronics & Communication Engineering) followed by various Techno- Cultural fest conducted by IT students with participants from Inter-departments, TIST.
ignIT Inauguration
The department organized an inaugural ceremony for the IT association (ignIT) activities on 28th November 2022 which was inaugurated by Dr. Panchami V, Department of Cyber Security (Head), IIIT Kottayam. The plenary speaker was Ms. Mahima Mary Mathews, Ph.D. Research Scholar, IIIT Kottayam, the topic was “Quantum Technologies and Cyber Security: Impacts and Solutions“. Following the renewed Toc H website and IT, the logo launch was done.
