YATRA is the flagship technology and innovation festival of National College of Engineering, jointly organized by four student organizations: NCE IT Club, NCE Robotics Club, Civil Engineering Students’ Society (CESS), and NCE Electrical Engineering Club.
The festival is designed as a platform to promote technical innovation, practical engineering, student projects, problem-solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, industry interaction, and student leadership.
Objectives
- Provide a platform for students to demonstrate engineering knowledge through practical projects and competitions.
- Encourage innovation, creativity, research-oriented thinking, and problem-solving.
- Expose students to real-world engineering challenges and practices.
- Develop teamwork, leadership, communication, and event-management skills.
- Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration among engineering student clubs.
- Connect students with industry, academic institutions, and technical communities.
- Strengthen NCE’s identity as a centre for engineering innovation.
Organizational Structure
| Stakeholder | Major Role |
|---|---|
| R&D Division | Overall leadership, coordination, institutional facilitation, and monitoring. |
| NCE IT Club | IT activities, coding, project exhibition, outreach, and student coordination. |
| NCE Robotics Club | Robotics competitions and technical robotics activities. |
| CESS | Civil engineering models, exhibitions, and related activities. |
| Electrical Engineering Club | Electrical exhibitions, competitions, and interactive demonstrations. |
| Academic Departments | Faculty and technical support. |
| College Administration | Institutional, financial, and logistical support. |
| Sponsors/Partners | Financial, technical, and promotional support. |
| Volunteers | Event-day operational support. |