Dr. Rohit Lather is the Director of the Centre for Professional Attachment and Alumni Engagement at The NorthCap University, Gurugram. He is a seasoned academician and researcher who is passionate and deeply immersed in energy studies and automotive engineering. His educational journey includes earning a Ph.D. from the prestigious IIT Delhi, an M.Tech. in Automotive Engineering from VIT, Vellore/ ARAI, Pune, and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University. Dr. Lather loves exploring, and his research interests range from Hydrogen Energy and Automotive Technology to Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, and Thermal Systems and Design. With over nine years of unwavering commitment to The NorthCap University, he had worn multiple hats, from directing the Centre for Professional Attachment and Alumni Engagement to leading the Department of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and even managing The NorthCap Incubation and Innovation Centre. Through it all, his enduring dedication to education and innovation shines through. With a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set, he's become a true standout in energy studies and automotive technology.

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How does the placement and training department support students in securing internships during their academic journey?

CPAA takes a proactive approach to assisting students in securing internships. We offer various services to our students, including a resume-building portal, guidance, and resources to aid them in creating impressive resumes and cover letters. Additionally, we provide interview preparation workshops to improve students' interview skills and foster connections with industry professionals and alumni who can provide internships or mentorship opportunities. We are also partnering with industry experts to develop tailored internship opportunities for our students based on their fields of study.

How do you stay updated with job market trends to enhance placement opportunities for students?

Staying current with job market trends is crucial. To achieve this, we regularly engage with industry associations, attend conferences, and participate in seminars. We utilize employment data and reports to identify emerging job sectors and skill demands. CPAA maintains a strong network with NCU alumni and industry professionals who offer valuable insights into emerging skills and employment trends. At The NorthCap University, we encourage faculty members to integrate industry-relevant content into the curriculum and collaborate with advisory boards composed of industry experts to gain real-time information.

What methods do you use to create strong relationships and partnerships with employers and companies for placement opportunities?

Our approach to building employer relationships includes hosting employer engagement events and networking sessions, offering internship programs that showcase our students' talents, customizing recruitment strategies to meet each company's unique needs, and seeking feedback from employers to continuously improve our students' preparedness. We establish memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and collaboration agreements with key industry players.

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How do you ensure that the university's graduates are well-prepared and with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the expectations of employers?

We at CPAA have processes and strategies to ensure our graduates are industry-ready: We regularly update our curriculum to align with industry standards, encourage students to participate in co-op programs and gain practical experience, offer the SCALE program for soft skill training sessions, facilitate career counselling and mock interview sessions with industry professionals, and organize and promote participation in hackathons, competitions, and projects that mimic real-world scenarios.

What are the strengths of your college's placement department?

CPAA has strong industry connections and partnerships with over 200+ organizations, a dedicated team of experienced placement officers, an effective mentoring and career counseling program to guide and mentor students, a track record of high placement rates and successful alumni, and a commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to industry dynamics and requirements.

How does the college encourage students to engage in career development activities beyond just academic studies?

At The NorthCap University, we foster a holistic approach to career development by offering extracurricular clubs and organizations related to students' fields of interest, providing access to online career resources and self-assessment tools, organizing industry talks, workshops, and seminars, encouraging multiple internships, volunteering, and community engagement for students, and promoting participation in networking events and conferences.

What are the prominent companies you attract for placement? 

The NorthCap University has a School of Engineering and Technology, a School of Management and Liberal Studies, and a School of Law. Therefore, we attract many prominent companies across various industries and disciplines. Some of the notable names include Deloitte, Fidelity, Optum, Gemini Solutions, Airtel, Volkswagen, Escorts, HDFC Bank, KPMG, Ernst and Young, Genpact, Nagarro, Niti Bodh, Zeus Law, Chadha & Chadha Legal, Nishith Desai Associates, and many more. These organizations have consistently hired our graduates due to their confidence in the skills and professionalism our students bring to the workplace.