The College of Applied Science or CASVDY, is located in

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in the Indian state of

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. The

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is affiliated with the

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. It is managed by the IHRD, a

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undertaking. It conducts courses in B.Sc Computer Science,

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Electronics, B.Com with Computer Application, M.Sc Computer Science, M.Sc Electronics and

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. CASVDY is the first college in Kerala to offer a

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course in

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at the government level for aspirants in the audio media industry and fourth in India. The course started in June 2010. NSS unit of IHRD was the overall champions of 2018 NSS kalotsavam.

Overview

The college was established in 1993 offering

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programs such as B.Sc. Electronics and Computer Science for the first time in Kerala. The course is being run under the semester system. The

awards the degree. The location of the permanent building of the college is by the side of NH 47 at a distance of 33 km from both

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and

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. There are about 29 teaching staff, 14 in Computer Science, 10 in Electronics and 5 others.

Courses

PGDAE

IHRD is introducing a new course "Post Graduate Diploma in Audio Engineering" spanning two semesters, the first of its kind in Kerala under the government sector at the College of Applied Science, Vadakkencherry, for aspirants in the audio media industry from July 2010. The course has been formulated mainly to cater the needs of students who wish to pursue a career in Audio Engineering. A three-month internship at the "

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" would be one of the highlights of the course.

Facilities

* Computer Labs * Electronic Labs * Library

Aarabhi

An audio recording studio AARABHI was constructed in the campus to impart hands on training to the students.

Associations

* CASCA (Computer Science Association) * PULSE (Electronics Association) * VOC (Commerce Association) The members of the association are all the students under each department. A group of executive members from each class along with a staff advisor and a chairman constitute the executive committee of each association. A vice-chairman and a secretary are elected from the committee members.

Placement cell

Training activities are organized throughout the year to prepare students for campus selection programmes. The placement cell coordinates with the corporate sector and other similar educational institutions and enables the students to participate in campus selection events across the state. The cell provides data to the corporate sector with regard to the candidates available for consideration towards placement. Illustrations, real time workshops, group discussions and interviews are organized. Personality Development programmes and seminars are also periodically conducted by inviting eminent personalities.

Notable people

Notable faculty

* Pradip Somasundaran

Notable alumni

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial website of Voice of Commerce - Commerce DepartmentThe Orkut Community of CAS VDYBlack and White Dreams - alumni site
{{DEFAULTSORT:College Of Applied Science, Vadakkencherry Arts and Science colleges in Kerala Universities and colleges in Palakkad district Colleges affiliated with the University of Calicut Institute of Human Resources Development Educational institutions established in 1993 1993 establishments in Kerala