About CDC

The Career Development Centre (CDC) at NRCM is established with the vision to upskill students and prepare them for industry readiness. Our primary goal is to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional expectations by offering comprehensive training across multiple domains.

Vision: Bridge academic-industry gap through 80% practical learning

• Technical Programming
• Verbal Ability
• Aptitude & Logical Reasoning
• Soft Skills & Communication

Our training methodology emphasizes 80% practical learning and 20% theory, ensuring students gain real-world skills. CDC collaborates with platforms like HackerRank, LeetCode, CodeChef, ResumeFlow, LinkedIn, and more to enhance student capabilities. Regular hackathons, projects, and company-specific trainings are part of our continuous learning culture.

Through CDC, students gain access to leading industry platforms to:

Improve coding and problem-solving skills through hands-on practice on platforms like

• 👉 HackerRank, LeetCode, CodeChef, GeeksforGeeks, TechGig, and Stack Overflow

Build strong and professional resumes using tools such as

• 👉 ResumeFlow – an ATS-friendly resume builder tailored for modern hiring systems
• 👉 Guidance to enhance LinkedIn profiles for better networking and visibility

Enhance communication and interpersonal abilities via curated soft skill modules, peer discussions, and mock interviews

Explore internships, job opportunities, and tech competitions through platforms like

• 👉 LinkedIn, Forage, Unstop, and GitHub
• 👉 Participation in global and national coding contests such as:
• 🔹 Google Code Jam
• 🔹 TCS CodeVita
• 🔹 Meta Hacker Cup
• 🔹 Kick Start (Google)
• 🔹 Amazon WoW and other company-hosted hackathons

Work with real-world data and projects using platforms like

• 👉 Kaggle for data science competitions and collaborative machine learning projects

We strongly believe that students can upskill effectively only when they are aware of what and why they need to upskill. Hence, our approach is both structured and adaptive, starting from foundational concepts and progressing to advanced, company-specific preparation. To boost confidence and expose students to emerging technologies, CDC conducts regular hackathons, coding challenges, and practical events on campus. We also offer company-specific training modules, including: Discussion of previously asked interview questions

• Mock interviews
• Resume building and interview preparation sessions

Our students are not just learners—they are doers. With a strong focus on practice, peer learning, and community engagement, we foster an environment where students help each other grow through domain-based discussions and collaborative problem-solving. Our trainers are more than educators—they are mentors and motivators who inspire students to take initiative, implement their ideas, and adopt a practical approach to learning. At CDC, we are committed to turning every NRCM student into a confident, capable, and career-ready professional.

Training Plan

CDC Semester-Wise Training Plan at NRCM

The Center Development Centre (CDC) at NRCM offers a well-structured, current-in-wire training program designed to guide students with the necessary technical and non-technical skills from the first year itself. Our training modules are aligned with industry demands, and focus on progressive learning, ensuring students are job-ready by the time they graduate.

First Year Training Plan – Foundation Building (Total: 465 Hours)

The first-year curriculum is focused on building a strong foundation in programming, data structures, and essential communication skills.

Module	Sub Module	Hours	Total
Technical	C Programming	57	255
	Data Structures with C	45
	Python/JavaScript	60
	Data Structures with Python/JavaScript	45
	Advanced Algorithms	48
Non-Technical	Technology Testing/PROXIC/Logo field	90	90
Non-Technical	ActionLab & Reopening	40	120
	Vertex	30
	Soft Skills	50
TOTAL		465	465

Second Year Training Plan – Intermediate Level (Total: 360 Hours)

In the second year, students progress to a more advanced level with deep dive into structured programming and project-based learning.

Module	Sub Module	Hours	Total
Technical	C Programming + DS	60	240
	Python/Sudo Programming + DS	40
	Advanced Algorithms	45
	Full Stack Development with JavaScript	75
Non Technical	Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning	60	120
	Vertex Ability	30
	Soft Skills	50
TOTAL		360	360

Third Year Training Plan – Advanced & Placement-Focused (Total: 246 Hours)

By third year, the focus aims to industry readiness, project implementation, and placement preparation with high-level technical training and personality development.

Module	Sub Module	Hours	Total
Technical	Data Structures with Python	60	150
	Advanced Algorithms	30
	Full Stack Development with Python	40
Non Technical	Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Reasoning	36	96
	Vertex Ability	30
	Soft Skills	20
TOTAL		246	246

Company-Specific Training for Final Year Students

As students enter their final year, the CDC shifts focus towards placement preparation and company-specific training. The objective is to ensure that students are well-prepared for the recruitment process of top companies by simulating real-world hiring scenarios and refining their technical, cognitive, and communication skills.

Key Features of Final Year Training

Our comprehensive program covers all aspects of the recruitment process to maximize placement success rates by bridging the final gap between academics and job expectations. Our goal is simple - to make every NRCM graduate industry-ready.

Discussion of Previous Year Interview Questions

From top companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, Amazon, Google, etc.

TCS Infosys Wipro Accenture Capgemini Cognizant Amazon Google

Mock Interviews

Conducted by expert trainers and alumni working in MNCs to simulate real interview scenarios.

Resume Building & LinkedIn Optimization

Professional profile enhancement for better visibility to recruiters.

Domain-Specific Training

Customized tracks (IT, Core, Data Science, etc.) based on student career goals.

Group Discussions & HR Interview Practice

Building confidence and articulation skills for soft skill rounds.

Company-Specific Test Pattern Analysis

Coding, Aptitude, Verbal, and Logical sections tailored to target companies.

Stand-Alone Projects

Hands-on projects aligned with job roles in Full Stack, Data Analytics, Cloud, etc.

Personalized Learning Path

From basic programming to full-stack development, our industry-oriented modules integrate in-demand technologies at every stage with project emphasis through real-world projects, assessments, and hands-on labs.

Performance-Based Student Segmentation

At CDC-NRCM, we believe in personalized learning paths to bring out the best in every student. To ensure effective training and optimal results, students are grouped based on their performance and engagement levels, and training plans are tailored accordingly.

Student Categorization Criteria:

Performance in Classroom Activities

Weekly Assessments & Quizzes

Grand Tests & Periodic Evaluations

Hackathon Participation on Global Platforms

Based on these parameters, students are categorized into exclusive groups:

Fast Track Group

For high performers ready for advanced challenges and accelerated learning.

Regular Group

For students progressing at standard pace with comprehensive training.

Foundational Group

For students needing reinforcement of core concepts before advancing.

This segmentation allows trainers to focus on individual learning paces and needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for all students.

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Initiatives

Clubs & Abhyasa

Student Clubs – Fostering Peer-Led Growth at NRCM

At NRCM, we believe that true development goes beyond classrooms. To nurture well-rounded individuals, the Career Development Centre (CDC) has initiated the formation of student-led clubs in key areas like Communication, Mathematics, and Coding. These clubs are designed to empower students, encourage collaboration, and build a strong foundation for peer-to-peer learning.

TOASTMASTERS

Toastmasters Club

Speak. Lead. Inspire.

A platform for students to develop public speaking and leadership skills through regular meetings, speech practices, and constructive feedback sessions.

Weekly speech practice sessions with peer evaluations

Leadership opportunities through club officer roles

Participation in inter-college speech competitions

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CODEMASTERS

Coding Club

Code. Create. Collaborate.

A community of coding enthusiasts who come together to solve problems, work on projects, and prepare for technical interviews and competitions.

Weekly coding challenges and hackathons

Collaborative project development

Technical interview preparation sessions

Join Club Upcoming Events

MATHLAB

Mathematics Club

Solve. Explore. Discover.

A space for students to explore mathematical concepts beyond the curriculum, participate in competitions, and develop problem-solving skills.

Problem-solving sessions and math circles

Preparation for competitive exams

Logical reasoning and aptitude training

Join Club Problem Archive

🌟 The Bigger Vision

With Toastmasters paving the way, our vision is to launch more student-driven communities where learning is interactive, informal, and inspiring. Whether it's solving puzzles in the Math Club or building projects in the Coding Club, our clubs will always be spaces of innovation, growth, and leadership.

Abhyasa - NRCM's Signature Learning Platform

One of the key initiatives of NRCM has been the launch of Abhyasa, a powerful Learning Management System (LMS) designed to be a student's free companion in all aspects of academic and career development.

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More than just a platform, Abhyasa is an ecosystem carefully crafted to guide students through learning, practicing, evaluating, and excelling.

Comprehensive Course Delivery

• Hosts a wide range of structured courses across technical and non-technical domains
• Conceptual Learning Material with guided pathways
• Must-Do Coding & Practice Questions
• Interview-Based Coding Sets
• Reference Links, YouTube Tutorials, and External Resources
• Expert-curated content aligned with industry expectations

Real-Time Assessment Engine

• Daily assessments simulating real test environments
• Timers & Fullscreen Modes for focused practice
• Tab Switch Detection to maintain discipline
• Driver Codes for Coding Questions
• Immediate Feedback and Performance Analytics
• Replicates popular platforms used by tech companies

All-in-One Student Success Dashboard

• Job Postings and Hiring Challenge Alerts
• Schedules & Deadlines for Trainings and Events
• ATS-Friendly Resume Builder Tool
• Integration with Global Learning Platforms
• Student Communities for Collaboration & Peer Learning
• Personalized Career Development Tracking

Integrated With Global Platforms

Abhyasa connects students with the world's best learning resources

LeetCode

HackerRank

GitHub

LinkedIn

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