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Industry, Training and Placement (ITP)

Office of Dean, Industry, Training & Placement (ITP)

The Office of the Dean, Industry, Training & Placement (ITP) serves as DIAT’s central hub for industry engagement, student training, placements, and professional education. The office works at the intersection of academia and industry, ensuring that students are well-prepared for careers in defence, R&D organizations, PSUs, and high-technology sectors while also supporting the institute’s collaborations and specialized training programmes.

Our Vision

To strengthen DIAT’s role as a national leader in defence-oriented education by:

  • Enhancing industry engagement.
  • Providing world-class training and placement support.
  • Developing cutting-edge professional and customized programmes.
  • Preparing students and professionals for emerging technologies and strategic needs.

Following are some key activities of this office:

The Industry Interaction & Placement Cell manages the complete placement lifecycle for both online and offline recruitment drives involving nearly 1000 students annually. The cell works closely with industry partners to ensure a seamless and professional recruitment experience.

Key functions include

  • Coordinating with companies for campus placements and internship opportunities
  • Organizing pre-placement training sessions, aptitude preparation, and technical skill enhancement
  • Managing eligibility verification, scheduling, and recruitment logistics
  • Conducting coding tests, online assessments, technical interviews, and HR interactions
  • Real-time coordination with recruiters during placement drives
  • Announcing results, documentation support, and guiding selected candidates
  • Providing verified placement data for NIRF, AISHE, NBA, AICTE, and other statutory bodies
  • Maintaining detailed placement records for continuous quality improvement
  • Planning and organizing Industry Meets to strengthen institute–industry partnerships

The office is committed to building strong, sustainable relationships with industry and ensuring that DIAT students are well-prepared for emerging professional challenges.

The office manages DIAT’s online and hybrid training initiatives through the LMS platform, supporting national-level capacity building in advanced technology domains.

Major responsibilities include:

  • Designing course structures and uploading learning resources
  • Scheduling live classes and managing course delivery
  • Student enrolment support, technical assistance, and LMS coordination
  • Ensuring academic quality, assessments, and certification

Key Ongoing Programmes:

  • Industrial Systems Engineering (Aerospace & Autonomous Systems) for working professionals– Ongoing (Hybrid Mode)
  • Radar Technology – upcoming  (Hybrid Mode)
  • INMAS–DIAT Joint Course – Hybrid Mode
  • Support for additional departmental training programmes across DIAT

DIAT offers specialized training programmes tailored to the needs of defence and strategic sector organizations. The Office of Dean ITP supports planning, coordination, and end-to-end management of these customized courses.

Institutional partners include:

  • Induction training program for DRDO scientists
  • Short term customized courses for
    • BEML
    • HAL
    • BEL
    • BDL
    • BrahMos Aerospace

The office works closely with faculty and industry to design and deliver high-quality, application-oriented programmes that address real-world technological and operational requirements.

Placement Policy, Registration & Forms

PARTICULARS
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Placement Policy
PDF
Placement Registration Form
PDF
Job Notification Form
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Placement Records

PARTICULARS
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Placement Brochure 2025-26
PDF
Placement Report of Batch 2023-25
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Placement Report of Batch 2022-24
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Major Recruiters
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ITP Office

NAME
DESIGNATION
CONTACT NO
Prof. Suwarna Datar
Professor, Dept. AP, Dean (ITP)
dean.itp@diat.ac.in
020 2460 4438

Online / Blended Courses

Name
Designation
Contact info
Dr. Sunita Dhavale
Asso. Prof., Dept. CSE – Group Chair
sunitadhavale@diat.ac.in
Dr. Hari Om Verma
Asst. Prof., Dept. AE&AS
hariom.verma@diat.ac.in
Dr. Pooja Agrawal
Asst. Prof., Dept. AE&AS
pooja_agrawal@diat.ac.in
Dr. Abhilash M T
Asst. Prof., Dept. EE
abhilash@diat.ac.in

Customized Courses

Name
Designation
Contact info
Dr. Pankaj Sharma
Sc F (On Deputation) – Group Chair
pankaj_sharma@diat.ac.in
Dr. Nilesh Ware
Asst. Prof., SDT&M
nilesh.ware@diat.ac.in
Dr. Rishi Raj Sharma
Asst. Prof., Dept. EE
rsharma@diat.ac.in
Dr. Sushma Kumari
Asst. Prof., Dept. AM
sushmak@diat.ac.in

Industry & Placement

Name
Designation
Contact info
Dr. Sunil Nimje
Asso. Prof., Dept. ME – Group Chair
sunil.nimje@diat.ac.in
Dr. Bhubon Chandra
Asst. Prof., Dept. EE
bhubon_chandra@diat.ac.in
Dr. Ramkrishna Bharath
Asst. Prof., Dept. AM
rambharath@diat.ac.in
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Asst. Prof., Dept. ACE&E
rahuly@diat.ac.in

Contact Us

Address

O/o Industry, Training and Placement (ITP)

Ground floor, C V Raman Building, Girinagar,

Pune – 411025, India.

Landline

020 2460 4436

Email-Id

For Placements: placementcell@diat.ac.in

For Online Courses: otccstaff@diat.ac.in