MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune

Successful Completion of 3-Day Faculty Development Program on
Universal Human Values (UHV)

The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune, successfully organized a 3-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Universal Human Values (Introductory) from 1st June to 3rd June 2026 under the aegis of NCCIP-AICTE.

The FDP was conducted with the objective of promoting value-based education and holistic human development in alignment with the vision of NEP 2020 and AICTE initiatives.

Participants engaged in insightful and interactive sessions on:
● Self-Exploration and Holistic Development
● Happiness and Prosperity
● Harmony in the Human Being
● Harmony in Family through Trust and Respect
● Harmony in Society, Nature, and Existence
● Value-Based Education and Responsible Living

The inaugural function was graced by Shri Ravindraji Deo, Chairman, MKSSS, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Madhuri Khambete, Principal, MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune.

The sessions were conducted by Shri Umesh Jadhav, National Resource Person for Universal Human Values, with valuable support from Dr. Prashant B. Daigavane (Observer) and Mrs. Revati Rajiv Deshpande (Co-Facilitator).

A total of 89 faculty members registered, representing both the host institution and other educational institutions.
The FDP provided a meaningful platform for self-reflection, dialogue, and understanding of human values, reinforcing the role of educators in nurturing ethical, responsible, and socially conscious citizens.

We express our sincere gratitude to AICTE, NCCIP, the resource team, institutional leadership, organizing committee members, and all participants for their valuable support and enthusiastic participation.

🙏 Together, let us build a harmonious society through value-based education.

INNOVATION 2026 ⚙️✨
Equinox : Powered by Purpose

MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune proudly hosted its flagship technical event and what a journey it was 🤍
✨ 5000+ Footfall
⚡ 35+ Events
💻 Hackathons, Coding, AI/ML, Hardware, Gaming, Cybersecurity & more
🚀 3 days of innovation, creativity, and unforgettable energy

From sleepless hackathons to groundbreaking ideas, from intense competitions to moments of celebration , Innovation 2026 became a space where technology met purpose.

This year wasn’t just about innovation.
It was about building technology that creates impact.

With initiatives like NAVIRA, digital literacy drives, and the All-Women Hackathon, Innovation 2026 truly reflected the spirit of “Powered by Purpose.”

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and partners for making this journey possible ✨

⚡ Title Sponsors: Cummins India, BNY, Amdocs
⚡ Silver Sponsor: Boeing
⚡ Event Sponsors: Williams Sonoma, Rotary Club of Pune Metro, CodeMetron, Ansys, Forbes Marshall
⚡ Knowledge Partner: TiE Pune

To every participant, organizer, sponsor, mentor, and supporter, thank you for making this event unforgettable ✨

This wasn’t just a fest.
This was INNOVATION 2026.

The Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering at MKSSS’s Cummins College of Engineering for Women is organizing a Three-Day AICTE–NCCIP Introductory Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Universal Human Values (UHV) from 1st June 2026 to 3rd June 2026 in offline mode at the college campus.

The FDP is being conducted with the objective of promoting value-based education and integrating Universal Human Values into technical education and professional practice. The program aims to help faculty members develop a holistic understanding of harmony in self, family, society, nature, and existence.

The FDP will be guided by Shri. Umesh Jadhav, National Resource Person and Mentor, Western Region UHV Team.

The program is being organized under the guidance of:

Chief Patrons

Ravindra Deo, President, MKSSS, Pune
Rajendra Jog, Trustee, MKSSS, Pune
P. V. S. Shastry, Secretary, MKSSS, Pune
Madhuri Khambete, Principal, Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune
Convener

Sharada N. Ohatkar, HoD, Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, CCOEW
Faculty members from various institutions are expected to participate in the FDP. The sessions will focus on self-exploration, ethical human conduct, harmony in relationships, and the role of education in developing responsible professionals and responsible citizens.

Registration Link: https://fdp-si.aicte-india.org/register1.php?detail1=967&detail2=western

For Further Information

Local Program Coordinator:

Dr. Ganesh Ravindra Padalkar

📞 Contact: 9511805791

Let’s extend our heartiest congratulations to the following students for securing the First Prize at Hacksplosion 2026, a prestigious national-level hackathon organized by Deloitte on 8th May 2026:

Advika Khorgade (TY Computer)

Vaishnavi Ahire (TY Computer)

Mayuri Dandekar (TY Computer)

Ish*ta Rane (TY EnTC)

The Award:
The team was awarded a cash prize of ₹1.50 Lakh and an on-the-spot open offer to join Deloitte following their internships.

The Journey:
Competing against 21,000+ registrations from across India, the team cleared five rigorous rounds to emerge among the Top 10 teams in the country. The Grand Finale was held at the Deloitte office in Bangalore.

The Winning Project:
Their project, "Audit Analysis from Source Data," focused on AI-powered financial auditing. The judges were highly impressed by the innovation and ex*****on of the solution, specifically praising its practical impact and scalability. Furthermore, the team has been invited for discussions to potentially develop their solution into a commercial product.

The Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (E&TC) is organizing a One-Week Online Short Term Training Program (STTP) on “Future Wireless Communication Systems: Signal Processing and Antenna Technologies.”

Dates: 4th May to 9th May 2026

Last weekend marked a historic first: the inaugural Cummins College Alumni Meet in Hyderabad — and what an afternoon it was.
40 registrations. 25 women in one room. Decades of experience and fresh ambition colliding in the best way possible.
What made this truly special wasn't the numbers — it was the quality of what happened in that room. Pioneer batches of '96 ( Ojas Kale) and '97( Joshi) sitting alongside our most recent graduates. Senior leaders sharing hard-won wisdom. Early-career professionals bringing energy and curiosity. And real, honest conversations that went far beyond the usual pleasantries.
We welcomed 6 new registered members to our alumni community and laid the foundation for something enduring in this city.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible women who made this happen:
Aarti Joshi, CEO – Modak Analytics — for her warmth, generosity, and opening her office to us. You set the tone for everything.
Dr. Madhuri Khambete Madam — for your strong support, guidance
Vaijayanti Kherdekar— for your ethusiasm and ownership towards each ad every thing
Dr. Mrudul Dixit — for your mentorship, guidance, and your hands-on presence every step of the way.
Prachi Waghmare — for the crucial connection that made our venue possible.
Prajakta Deshpande — for the behind-the-scenes diligence that kept everything running seamlessly.

This is just Chapter One.
Thanks to all the department coordinators Dr. Manasi Pathade, Sulakshana Nagpurkar, Harishchandra Patil, Gautam Chandekar, Kishori Rajwade

Cummins College of Engineering for Women proudly hosted the Annual Awards Ceremony & B.Tech Felicitation on 16th April 2026, celebrating excellence, dedication, and the inspiring journeys of our students.
The event commenced with the felicitation of the passing-out batch of 2025–26, marking a significant milestone as our graduates step forward into new beginnings with confidence and purpose.

This was followed by the prestigious Annual Awards Ceremony, where the Cummins Excellence Awards recognized outstanding achievements across multiple domains:
✨ Best Outgoing Students for their exceptional all-round performance
✨ Department Toppers (Batch 2024–25) for academic excellence
✨ Best Sportsperson for remarkable achievements in sports

The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries, esteemed alumni, faculty members, proud parents, and enthusiastic students, making it a truly memorable occasion. The inspiring addresses and heartfelt moments reflected the spirit of perseverance, leadership, and holistic development that define our institution.

From academic brilliance and technical innovation to leadership, sportsmanship, and social impact—each awardee exemplified the values we stand for.

👏 Congratulations to all award winners and the graduating batch! You are the pride of Cummins, and we look forward to your continued success in shaping a better future.

We are delighted to announce that our team INSIA (College dance club), has won the

SECOND POSITION

in the Dance Competition named Esmeralda organised by AIT college Pune in Aoril 2026. They won a CASH prize of Rs. 15,000/- in this dance competition.



SECOND POSITION

in the Dance Competition named Crescendo organised by VIT, Pune in April 2026. They won a CASH prize of Rs. 6,000/- in this dance competition.

Participants from INSIA team for both the Dance competitions were as follows:

1. Yukta Bhor Btech IT

2. Deepti Jami Btech COMP

3. Kshipra Bokare

4. Swara Saoji

5. Ansh*ta Kayande

6. Pal Paua SY ENTC

7. Mihika Kurhade SY IT

8. Bhoomika Hirani SY COMP

9. Aadnya Kulkarni Btech IT I

10. Saee Gade BTech ENTC

11. Rish*ta Raskar FY ENTC

12. Aashna Maru FY COMP

13. Surbhi Pattewar SY ENTC

14. Nehal Arora TY ENTC

15. Ansh*ta Sarda SY COMP B

16. Ritisha Satpute FY COMP D

We are pleased to announce college team – Team Bharadwaj Aero participated in the SAE Drone Development Challenge 2026, securing notable ranks among teams from across India:

AIR 1 -in Technical Design Report
AIR 10 - Overall in the Micro Class Category

The challenge required to design a radio-controlled aircraft capable of carrying the maximum payload. Team’s aircraft was designed, analyzed, and manufactured entirely in-house. Team also successfully completed the flight round, validating design under real-time conditions. In addition, team achieved a record assembly time of just 58 seconds, demonstrating not only engineering precision but also operational efficiency under competitive conditions.

MKSSS’S Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune.

Institution's Innovation Council with Start-up Cell

Presents

Workshop on " Protecting IPR and IP Management for Start-ups"
Date: 22 /04/2026
Time: 3 pm
Venue: Classroom 19, IT building 3rd Floor.

The poster is attached herewith. Kindly register with the link provided in the poster. Please note that the participation certificate will be provided.