Clubs At RAIT

The Student Union Council is the student body of Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Nerul. It is the committee responsible for organizing all the cultural events that takes place in college like FE Orientation, Teacher’s Day, Vijay Patil Sir’s Birthday, Ganesh Utsav Celebration, Independence Day, Garba Celebration, Fresher’s Day, Republic Day, Traditional Day, BE Farewell and HORIZON. It represents the students of RAIT and ensures the safety of them as a part of the Anti-Ragging Committee.

Every year, for the past 30 years, the SUC organizes the biggest cultural festival in Navi Mumbai – Horizon.

Horizon is a celebration of the determination and college-spirit of the students of RAIT. A plethora of day and night events take place in the course of 3 days as well as inter college competitions like Footloose Dance Competition and Fashion Show Competition. The day events include Paintball, Mechanical Bull, Karaoke, Flashmob, Bungee Run and many others which capture the zeitgeist of an ecstatic college life. On the other hand, the night events like EDM night and Bollywood Night are the ones where cherished college memories are made. Artists like Darshan Rawal, Mohit Chauhan, Neha Kakkar, Harrdy Sandhu, Sachin Jigar, Benny Dayal, Nakash Aziz and many others have performed at the Bollywood Night of Horizon and charmed the crowd with their mellifluous voices. International artists like Diego Miranda, Carl Nules, Kenneth G, Justin Prime, Ruben Rider and many others have made the crowd go crazy with their electrifying performance. Every year, the Student Union Council takes pride in organizing this extravaganza. It is their pinnacle and hence they put all their efforts and dedication into making Horizon reach glory of milestones every year.

At RAIT, the students are nurtured such that they develop the roots to remain well grounded. They are also taught to develop their wings in order to fulfil their dreams to conquer new horizons. The Training and Placement cell believes that every eligible student of RAIT, must be industry ready and is capable of completing his/her degree with a job offer in hand. We know that there is no substitute for hard work, and ensure that every student undergoes rigorous domain specific training way before the placement process begins. We provide active assistance in researching prospective employers and in the interviewing, resume creation, aptitude training and networking skills that are essential to make the best match. It is a matter of immense pleasure and pride that our students are able to make a choice of employment even before they graduate. Our mission is to provide the best of the employment available. Our Coders Club and Digital Marketing club allows students to hone their skills by interacting with professionals and by creating their own projects.

Students begin working with the Training and Placement cell in their pre-final year at the college. They take advantage of career development offerings such as aptitude Training, softskills workshops, technical skills and various program tie ups with industries, self assessment exercises that help them understand their strengths and weaknesses. They also undergo career counselling sessions.

The training and Placement Department organizes recruiting events on and off campus for large number of reputed organizations each year, including Ubisoft, TIAA , Reliance Jio, TCS, Capgemini, Ericsson, LnT Infotech, ZTE, Shaadi.com, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech-Mahindra , Atos India, Indian navy, Schneider-Electric and the list is endless. The recruitment year kicks off towards the start of the final year, when companies descend upon RAIT to make pre-placement presentations about their organizations as well as to recruit the students.

Over the years, IEEE RAIT has evolved into a dynamic platform that not only facilitates technical learning but also fosters innovation, leadership, and camaraderie among its members. IEEE’s rich history and global network provide IEEE RAIT with access to a wealth of resources, including technical publications, conferences, and professional development opportunities. This affiliation with IEEE empowers IEEE RAIT to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and provide its members with a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and developments in their respective fields.

IEEE RAIT organizes a wide array of events throughout the academic year, catering to the diverse interests and aspirations of students. These events include workshops, competitions, seminars, internships, and more. One of the hallmark features of IEEE RAIT is its commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences through workshops. Covering topics ranging from robotics and Arduino programming to emerging technologies like Witricity and smart home automation, these workshops empower students to apply theoretical concepts in practical settings. Participants gain valuable insights into cutting-edge technologies and develop the skills necessary to tackle real-world challenges.

CSI-RAIT is the RAIT student chapter of the Computer Society of India and is at present the biggest technical committee of RAIT with more than 400 active members. Fostering technology, inculcating ideas and inspiring innovation are the main objectives of CSI-RAIT. CSI-RAIT has dedicated members belonging to six major domains, namely Technical, Publicity, Sponsorship, Editorial, Research and Creative, each helping the students develop different skill sets.

‘TechMate’ is the annual technical festival organized by CSI-RAIT. The festival, renowned for its coding and fun events, attracts a crowd of over 1000 students from across the city. CSI-RAIT’s annual hackathon, ‘Bitcamp’ is a witness to over 200 talented students and coding enthusiasts. Bitcamp provides a platform for students to showcase their technical abilities at a national level. ‘Code Stack’, a coding incubator initiated by CSI-RAIT, connects and nurtures programming enthusiasts within the institute, encouraging them to participate in technical activities across the country.

The Research Wing of CSI-RAIT is involved in numerous ventures and shows active participation in research conferences. ‘Cozine’ and ‘Technophilia’, the official publications of CSI-RAIT provide the students with an insight into the technological world and keeps them updated with collegiate events and activities. CSI-RAIT is committed to providing the best workshops, seminars and hands-on sessions on cutting edge tools and technologies for the benefit of students.

ISA-RAIT, established in 2004, is a student chapter of International Scoiety of Automation (ISA) under the ISA Maharashtra section. ISA-RAIT aims to bridge the gap between the students and the industry by developing technical knowledge of the students. We conduct workshops, seminars, internship and industrial visit to develop the technical and other required skills of the students to make them industry ready.

IETE RAIT is a branch of Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, which is a noted institute for its dedication towards advancement of technology and science. We organize workshops, technical talks and publish technical journals for framing the future of the students. We at IETE RAIT believe that the true brilliance is established by knowledge and experience. Keeping this in mind we at IETE RAIT not only provide you a means to achieve your goals but also groom you to be a pioneer in the field. It is a platform for young engineers to shed their inhibitions they have about their technical skills by participating and organizing several technical events, technical paper presentations. The passion of members is increasing every year. Staying true to the IETE motto, IETE-RAIT has always tried to inspire inquisitiveness students and to encourage them to explore and push further the limits of their technical knowledge.

Established on August 26, 2019, the RAIT ACM Student Chapter swiftly gained recognition as the inaugural ACM Student Chapter in Navi Mumbai, drawing in 105 students for international membership within its first month. By the subsequent year, our membership swelled to over 500 active participants. Our chapter’s core mission is to unite and educate students across various disciplines, including management, programming, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Through a diverse array of events, we aim to cultivate essential interpersonal skills such as teamwork and communication. One of our flagship events, Technothon 2023, a National Level Coding Competition, attracted participants from all corners of the country, showcasing our commitment to innovation. Additionally, Kleos, a national-level hackathon, provides platforms for students to showcase their talents and collaborate on innovative projects.

Adhering to the vision and mission of RAIT towards the commitment of an all-round development of the student, RAIT has an institutional membership (IM376) of The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) which is the leading National Professional non-profit making society for the Technical Education System in our country along with a student chapter (MH21) and a faculty chapter (MH 76).

ISTE RAIT strive for inculcating and building technical, professional and interpersonal skills across the institute for faculty and students. Being an inter-disciplinary technical committee it provides wide exposure to quality enriched programs in technological developments and advancement through internships, training, workshops, expert talks and seminars.

Institute Innovation Council (IIC-RAIT) works under the National Level Initiative of MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource and Development). Motif. the Entrepreneurship Development Cell of RAIT conducts activities under the IIC-RAIT.

It aims to create an amicable atmosphere for passionate and enthusiastic people with ideas. It aims to provide RAITians with powerful knowledge based through alumni meetings,industry exposure, seminars and creative workshops. We work towards identifying creative minds, engaging them  in building innovations and nurturing them through series of mentoring sessions. We provide a 360
degree  approach  to complete the cycle  of innovations  and entrepreneurship

RAIT KALARAAG is the cultural backbone of Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology. KALARAAG as the name suggests focuses on encouraging, nurturing and flourishing Indian Cultural Arts like Theatre, Folk Dance, Classical Dance, Fine Arts, Music just to name a few. RAIT Kalaraag organises a state level one act play and folk dance competition. Kalaraag also takes part in national level short film festivals and photography competitions and exhibitions. RAIT Kalaraag has been the zonal champion from the past two years. RAIT Kalaraag’s Footloose Dance Crew also represents RAIT in national level dance competitions.

We also host commercial plays every year starring leading celebrities from the industry like Prashant Damle, Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Jadhav, Sanjay Narvekar and many more.

With an intent to work towards societal betterment and to help the students maintain their socially traditional roots, Social Wing RAIT was founded in the year 2013. Throughout the academic year, the committee conducts various activities like Tree Plantation Drive, Cleanliness Drive, Wall Painting, Street Plays, Blood Donation Drive and so on. Major festivals like Diwali and Holi are celebrated by the committee members at orphanages and old-age homes to spread smiles, bring warmth and joy into the lives of the people living there. SoW also conducts an Orphanage Teaching Program wherein RAITians visit the orphanage every week to teach the children and monitor their academic performance. The committee members regularly conduct many fun filled activities at the orphanage, so as to inculcate values like teamwork, discipline and perseverance in the orphanage’s children. SoW also has its own annual magazine called ‘URJA’, which provides an exclusive platform for all RAITians to express their views on various social issues.

The Flood Relief Donation Drive was one of the major initiatives undertaken by SoW in 2019. As various regions of Sangli observed incessant rainfall and flooding, Social Wing RAIT provided Flood Relief Kits and helped over 80 families in those regions.

Social Wing represented RAIT in ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’, an initiative undertaken by IIT Delhi and launched by MHRD. Through UBA, students get an opportunity to implement their technical knowledge in developing innovative and viable solutions for rural development. Another major feat of the committee in the year 2019 included the establishment of RAIT’s first-ever NSS unit. NSS activities provide a platform for the students to upgrade their existing knowledge and skills and use them in a more relevant manner by bringing a change in the society. Social Wing also organizes Udaan – one of Navi Mumbai’s leading marathons and a notable fundraiser event. It has raised over 4 Lacs and has sponsored the education of about 59 underprivileged children collectively in its past 4 editions. However, in 2020, the 5th edition of Udaan set a new benchmark as it observed a foot-fall of over 3000 runners.

Ever since its inception, Social Wing has become a significant part of RAIT and has observed increasing participation of students every passing year.

RAIT Sports is a committee of like-minded students motivated to bring glory to the college. Since most of the members are in sports teams, we all understand the importance of working together. Our aim is to create zeal amongst students and faculty towards sports. We organize regular sports events in the college as the committee aspires to inculcate qualities such as sportsmanship, team spirit and bonding amongst everyone. Events such as Stamina, Engineering Premier League (cricket), College Premier League (football) are held every year in DY Patil Sports Academy.

We have performed exceedingly well in Olympia, an intra DY Patil Deemed to be University event held every year. To conclude, RAIT sports committee provides the perfect platform for students to showcase their talents in field of sports.

The Wall Magazine is the official college magazine which showcases an interesting blend of literature and art made by the creative students of RAIT. It also provides a ringside view of the various events and activities organised by the college. It was founded by the students for the students of RAIT to express themselves through their writing, artwork and creativity. Our very first issue was published in 2002, and ever since it has been a reflective ride for the ever- growing magazine.

The Wall also conducts events such as Open Mics, Poetry competitions, Essay writing, to keep up with the times. The magazine stands as a testimony to the creative strengths of the RAITIANS even as it becomes a chronicle of the happenings in it.

Photo Circle RAIT (PCR) is a platform for all the photographers at RAIT to showcase their talents and skill. We are a shared and growing community in the college. In the last 6 years, we have gathered more and more enthusiastic photographers.

Our aim is to capture every moment small or big that takes place at RAIT or at DY Patil Campus. We, as a committee, try to help every other committee in the college by taking photos of the events and displaying to the entire college.

We have also started an initiative on social media wherein you can share the photo you have taken with everyone else by using #photocirclerait by your photo and the response has been amazing.

We, PCR-RAIT, support and encourage the interested would be photographers of RAIT by arming them with RAIT’s photography equipments to make the art of photography accessible to a wider student community. We nurture the desire of art of photography not only as a skill but as a professional skill to help a student be able to stand on its own and grow from a student photographer to a skilled professional.

The bridge with the name *RAIT* *Alumni* *Association* ( *RAA* ) connects students and the alumni with the aim to maintain a strong bond between the past and the present. The events organized by the committee are the on-campus yearly alumni meet-up, International chapters, and departmental alumni meet to create a culture wherein respective alumni come to the college shares his/her views about various developments taking place in the corporate sector, and interact with the students. Panel discussions of alumni took place recently in September which included the involvement of three legends slaying in their respective field and the departmental meets where alumni of respective departments are called for a meet.

The interactions with experienced graduates, prospective employers, entrepreneurs bring a different kind of exposures to students, especially in the trending fields. The Vast alumni network helps students in their Placement, Mentorship, scholarships, etc. The alumni Meet at the year-end ensures the best get together of college pass outs strengthening their bond amongst themselves and college.

The Google Developer Student Club at RAIT (GDSC-RAIT) is a dynamic university-based community dedicated to fostering student interest and proficiency in technology, with a particular focus on Google technologies. Our committee serves as a catalyst for student development, nurturing individuals from novice developers to seasoned professionals.

GDSC-RAIT was founded on August 25, 2020, with a vision to cultivate student interest and proficiency in technology, particularly focusing on Google technologies. Beyond mere programming, GDSC-RAIT prides itself on fostering connections and collective learning experiences. By providing a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, we unite students from diverse academic backgrounds, enriching the learning journey with diverse perspectives. Join us at GDSC-RAIT to embark on an exciting voyage of technological exploration and collective growth. Through a plethora of activities such as hackathons, coding competitions, tech talks, and collaborative projects, GDSC-RAIT nurtures a culture of innovation and lifelong learning. With support from Google mentors and industry experts, students at GDSC-RAIT could delve into cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, cloud computing, web development, and mobile app development.

Beyond technical skills, GDSC RAIT also emphasizes soft skills development, leadership, and teamwork, empowering its members to make a meaningful impact both within their academic pursuits and in the broader community. As a hub for creativity, collaboration, and growth, GDSC-RAIT continues to inspire and empower the next generation of tech enthusiasts and changemakers.

The first NSS-RAIT unit was established in 2019 with the intent to connect with the nationwide NSS community of social workers. Activities under the National Service Scheme provide a platform for the students to upgrade their existing knowledge and skills and use them in a more relevant manner by bringing a change in their community. NSS-RAIT adds much more insightful activities testing the on-ground confrontational skills of the students along with their problem-solving abilities.

Some of the prominent activities carried out by our NSS-RAIT unit in collaboration with Social Wing-RAIT are: Road Safety Awareness Programme, AIDS Awareness Campaign, Youth Week Celebration, National Girl Child Day Celebration, Martyr’s Day, Rastriya Ekta Diwas Celebration, Global Warming Awareness Campaign, Election Awareness Campaign, Street Play, Plogging, Poshan Mah: Awareness on the importance of Nutrition, NSS Residential Camp.

The NSS Residential camp is an annual camping event where students get to camp at a village for 7 days and indulge in team-building exercises along with carrying out social work which in turn gives them exposure to the rural sections of our nation and teaches them self-sustainability. Till now we have successfully completed three NSS Camps and given exposer of rural life with sustainable society goals to 75 student volunteers.

Currently we have strength of 100 volunteers actively participating in the activities related to Climate change, Water management, Biodiversity conservation, Waste management.