Pune Institute of Computer Technology

📢 Workshop Announcement | SemiconTantra
🔧 4-Day Hands-on Workshop on RTL to GDSII Design Flow

SemiconTantra Foundation is organizing an intensive RTL to GDSII Workshop that provides a complete understanding of the VLSI physical design flow through theory + hands-on labs using industry-standard Synopsys tools.

📘 What you’ll get:
✔️ End-to-end understanding of RTL to GDSII flow
✔️ Hands-on lab sessions
✔️ Take-home assignment
✔️ Certificate of Completion (on successful assignment completion)

📅 Dates: 5th – 8th February 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: PICT Campus, Pune
💻 Participants must bring their own laptop

👥 Who can register:
• Students of Electronics / E&TC / ECE (5th Semester onwards)
• Faculty – Electronics / E&TC / ECE
• Early-career professionals aspiring for a career in VLSI

📌 Registration Details
Registration Link : https://forms.gle/reKkwQu4hCjfq9L78

Registration Fees:
Students - Rs 5000/-
Faculty & Industry Professionals :- Rs 7500/-

For Queries, Please contact :
[email protected]
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🌟 PICT Art Circle Triumphs at Firodia Karandak 2025! 🎭🏆

We are thrilled to share that PICT Art Circle participated in the prestigious Firodia Karandak 2025, an inter-college one-act play competition that celebrates artistic excellence. Our performance, “मिदा”, was a resounding success, earning us 5 prestigious awards! 🏅✨

The accolades were presented on 18th April 2025 by the esteemed Mr. Piyush Mishra, making this achievement even more memorable.

🎖️ Our Achievements:

✨ 🏆 Winners - Lights – Saanchi Uke, Amulya Agrawal, Piyusha Kulkarni

✨ 🥈 1st Runner-Up - Sand Animation – Vaishnavi More, Akanksha Kolhe

✨ 🎤 1st Runner-Up - Western Singing – Srushti Thakur

✨ 🎼 2nd Runner-Up - Music Designing – PICT Music Team

✨ 🎭 Consolation - Set Design – Ashwin Taras, Vaishnavi Deshmukh & PICT Set Team

This remarkable success is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and hard work of our talented team. 💪🎨

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Prahlad Kulkarni Sir (Director, PICT Pune), Dr. Sanjay Gandhe Sir (Principal, PICT), Dr. Mukta Takalikar Ma’am (Extra-Curricular Activity Head, PICT), and Ms. Annagha Bidkar (Cultural Committee, PICT) for their unwavering support and encouragement. 🙏✨

🎬 This is just the beginning! PICT Art Circle continues to push artistic boundaries, setting new benchmarks in creativity and performance. 🚀🔥

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) and Isro, launched the IN-SPACe Model Rocketry India Student Competition 2024-25 to create awareness and inspire technological talent in the field of rocketry among Indian students 🚀

🔷 “This initiative supports the growth of a skilled STEM workforce with a specific emphasis on space technology. The event, aimed at promoting innovation and technical expertise, drew participation from 86 student teams nationwide. After thorough evaluation and design reviews, 55 teams advanced to attend the ‘Essentials of Model Rocketry Workshop,’ held in partnership with the Indian Air Force. The workshop is being hosted at Air Force Station-Jalahalli from Nov 9-15,” IN-SPACe said in a statement.

🔷 IN-SPACe director-promotions, Vinod Kumar, said the unique workshop will help ignite the passion for space exploration among young people by giving them an insight into rocketry and space technology.
“The workshop was envisioned to encourage children to learn and innovate through practical sessions. We believe that empowering these young innovators today will lead to their contribution to India's journey to a leadership position in the global space arena,” Kumar said.

🔷 Air Vice Marshal Premkumar Krishnaswamy, commandant, IAF Weapon Systems School, said as an aerospace combatant, he understood and recognised the importance of nurturing young minds for the future growth of space technologies.
“The aim of this workshop is to instil a culture of innovation and critical thinking, and inspire our youth to pursue a career in aerospace engineering, thereby contributing to our nation’s growth in this domain,” he added.

Participants from all over the country will get a chance to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles behind model rocket design, propulsion systems, deployment and separation mechanisms, and mission design from industry leaders and academia.
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