The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering organized an industrial visit for the S3 ECE students to BSNL Palakkad on 18th September 2025. A total of 54 students participated in this visit, accompanied by Mr. Vinod Kumar P (Assistant Professor, ECE) and Mr. Sathyan P (Senior Instructor, ECE Department).
The visit aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial practices, offering students valuable exposure to real-world applications in the field of telecommunications and networking.The objective of the visit are to understand the practical aspects of telecommunication systems and networks,to gain insights into the functioning of switching systems, optical fiber communication, and broadband technologies to familiarize students with the latest advancements in telecom infrastructure, to enhance industry–institute interaction and broaden the students’ practical knowledge.The session began with an introductory briefing by BSNL officials about the organization’s role in India’s telecom sector.Students were given a guided tour of various divisions such as:
Switching and Transmission Unit,Optical Fiber Communication Systems,Broadband and Mobile Communication Wing,Network Operations Centre (NOC).The officials explained concepts like call routing, signal processing, IP-based telephony, and 4G/5G readiness.An interactive session was held where students clarified their doubts on modern telecom challenges and career opportunities in the sector.
Students acquired practical exposure to telecommunication technologies complementing their academic curriculum.The visit enhanced their understanding of switching, transmission, and broadband systems.
It motivated students to explore future career opportunities in the telecom and networking domain.
The industrial visit to BSNL on 18th September 2025 was highly beneficial for the S3 ECE students. It provided them with valuable industrial insights and strengthened their theoretical knowledge with hands-on exposure to telecom infrastructure.
