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Department of Information Technology - Activities


Activities & Events conducted in year 2025-26


Information Technology & AI/ML

  1. A Career Counselling Session is organized on 19th June 2025 in the Seminar Hall. The primary objective of the session was to guide third-year students in their preparation for upcoming campus placements and to help them gain a better understanding of current industry expectations.The session was conducted by Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Technical Head at SDAC, an esteemed industry expert with extensive experience in career development and talent acquisition. Total 150 learners were benefitted from the session.


  1. A Guidance Session was conducted on “Study Abroad & Credit Transfer Program in USA/Australia/Canada” for the first-year learners on 24th and 25th June 2025. The event aimed to enlighten students about global educational opportunities and guide them through the process of pursuing higher studies abroad through structured credit transfer programs. The session was conducted by Mr. Zachariah Samuel, Director of Computrin, who has extensive experience in international education consultancy.Total 150 learners have attended the session.


  1. Robotics Workshop is organized in collaboration with Techfest, IIT Bombay on 22nd September, 2025. The workshop aimed to introduce students to the exciting world of robotics, automation and innovation, providing them with a platform to understand the integration of hardware and software systems in building intelligent machines.Total 200 learners attended the workshop.

  1. A Guest Lecture on the topic of “Path to Placement: Technical Interview Skills” under Career Counselling and Guidance” was organized on 15th November, 2025 for 200 learners. The resource person, Mr. Rajeev Saigal, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances: India , APAC & ME, Gruve Technologies, addressed the learners and the  session aimed to guide students on developing the essential qualities, technical competencies and industry-specific skills required to excel in technical interviews and secure placements in reputed organizations.



  1. A two-day guidance session titled “Gateway to International Studies: Beyond Borders Learning” was organized for undergraduate and postgraduate students on 20th and 21st November 2025. The session aimed to create awareness about global educational opportunities and guide students on pursuing higher studies abroad through structured credit transfer programs. The session was conducted by Mr. Rayan Samuel from Computrin, who provided valuable insights into international education pathways and the admission process for studying abroad. A total of 189 learners attended the session and benefited from the informative interaction.


  1. The Department of Information Technology, Data Science & AI/ML, under the School of   Computational Science & Technology, organized a Student Interaction and Awareness Session titled “Self Awareness & Emotional Intelligence” on 12th December 2025 at 10:30 AM in the Seminar Hall.  The objective of the session was to help students understand the importance of self-awareness, emotional balance and inner growth as essential components of personal development and professional excellence. The session aimed to guide students in recognizing their emotions, managing stress, and enhancing emotional intelligence for holistic success.

The session was conducted by Brahmachari Yukta Chaitanya, an experienced and insightful resource person known for his work in personal growth and emotional well-being. 

  1. The Department of Information Technology / Data Science & AI-ML organized a hands-on coding session titled “Mastering Your Coding Skills” on 10th January 2026 in Lab 205. The session aimed to provide students with practical exposure to real-world coding practices and insights into current software industry expectations. The session was conducted by Mr. Mahendra Sharma, a distinguished alumnus of the Department of IT and currently the India Head at Citi India, who shared his expertise in Java, Python, SQL, Data Structures and emerging technologies with the students. Total 46 students attended the session.

              


  1. The Department of Information Technology, under the School of Computational Science & Technology, organized a Student Interaction and Awareness Session on Research Methodology titled “End-to-End Research: Instrument Design, Data Analysis & Reporting” on 7th February 2026 at 12:30 PM in Room No. 211. The session aimed to create awareness about the importance of research papers in career advancement and to guide students on formulating research objectives, designing research instruments, conducting surveys, and analysing data effectively. The session was conducted by Dr. Anand Upadhyay, an expert in research analysis and professional well-being. Through his interactive approach, he explained the fundamentals of research methodology and its role in developing analytical and investigative skills. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 100 students.

 

  1. As part of the college’s CARRE (Connecting All to Respect & Recreate Environment) – Harmony with Nature program and in alignment with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12), the Department organized an Awareness Drive on “Waste Management: Segregation of Waste at Source” on 16th January 2026 in the college campus and Thakur Village Market, Kandivali (East). The drive aimed to create awareness among shopkeepers, vegetable vendors, local residents and students about the importance of segregating waste at the source to reduce waste generation and promote sustainable consumption practices. The initiative also emphasized minimizing food loss and encouraging responsible disposal habits to support a cleaner and healthier environment. Total 215 students participated in the drive.

  1. The International Conference on Innovations in Computing & Technology (ICCT 2026), organized by the School of Computational Science & Technology (Departments of IT/CS/DS & AI/ML), TCSC on 21st February 2026, successfully brought together academicians, researchers, and students for knowledge exchange and innovation. The conference was graced virtually by Dr. Rajan Welukar. The keynote address by Dr. Aditya Abhyankar provided valuable insights into emerging trends in computing and technology. The event was further enriched by the presence of Guests of Honour, including Dr. R. Srivarmangai, Dr. Rajendra Patil, and Dr. Hiren Dand. The conference received 188 research papers, all accepted after peer review, and recorded 282 participant registrations, reflecting strong academic engagement. 

The event was convened by Dr. S. K. Singh, whose leadership ensured its successful execution.

  1. The Department of IT/DS/AI/ML organized a plantation drive titled “Harmony with Nature” on 25th March 2026 in the garden area of the TCSC campus. This initiative was conducted under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), in association with IQAC’s CARRE (Connecting All to Respect & Recreate Environment) program. The program was successfully coordinated by student coordinators Ms. Sneha Shetty and Ms. Aarya More, who ensured smooth execution of the event. The initiative was conducted under the guidance of Dr. S. K. Singh (Head of Department) and Dr. C. T. Chakraborty (Principal). Special efforts by Ms. Jyotsna Anthal, the Event Organizer, played a crucial role in planning and organizing the drive efficiently. The drive aimed to encourage environmental responsibility and instil a sense of duty toward nature among young learners.

For Student Achievements:

Achievements of the Student in Inter-Collegiate Activities:

  1. Hareet Kaur, (SYIT, 25479) has successfully secured the Second place in A.D. Shroff Memorial Intercollegiate Elocution Competition organised by A. D. Shroff Memorial at Thakur College of Science & Commerce on 8th August 2025.

  2. Harreet Kaur, (SYIT, 25479) has successfully secured the First  place in an Intercollegiate Book Review Competition on 11 November 2025,organised by B.K. Shroff College of Arts and M.H. Shroff College of Commerce

  3. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the Code Crack competition organized by Nirmal Degree College, Kandivali (West), Mumbai, on 15th November 2025.


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the Project Expo competition organized by Nirmal Degree College, Kandivali (West), Mumbai, on 15th November 2025.


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the IT Quiz competition organized by Nirmal Degree College, Kandivali (West), Mumbai, on 15th November 2025.


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the Logic Unlock (Blind Coding) competition organized by Nirmala Memorial College, Kandivali (East), Mumbai, on 28th November 2025. 


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the Code Relay competition organized by St. Arnold’s College, Andheri (East), Mumbai, on 6th December 2025. 


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 2nd Place in the Reverse IT competition organized by St. Arnold’s College, Andheri (East), Mumbai, on 6th December 2025.


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) and Ratnesh Pathak (M.Sc. IT Part-2) won 3rd Place in the TechWhiz competition organized by Jai Hind College, Churchgate, Mumbai, on 9th December 2025.


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the Text Terminals competition organized by Tolani College, Andheri (East), Mumbai, on 10th January 2025. 


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the Logic Terminus competition organized by Tolani College, Andheri (East), Mumbai, on 10th January 2025. 


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A), Ritesh Mishra (SY B.Sc. DS - A), Brijesh Makwana (SY B.Sc. DS - A) and Rekha Reddy (SY B.Sc. DS - A) won 1st Place in the Mind Trap competition organized by Tolani College, Andheri (East), Mumbai, on 10th January 2025.


  1. Utkarsh D. Gupta (TY B.Sc. IT - A) and Shivam Dubey (M.Sc. IT Part-1) participated in the Code Relay competition during Kshitij, organized by Mithibai College, Ville Parle (West), Mumbai on 21st January 2026.

  2. Jainam Jain (SY B.Sc. IT - A) and Mohit Gupta (SY B.Sc. IT - A) won 1st Place in the ML2 Web-a-thon competition organized by Vista 2026 (TEG, TCET & TMSCDR), Kandivali (East), Mumbai. 

  3. Jagrat Mogaveera (SY B.Sc. IT - A) and Khushi Singh (SY B.Sc. IT - A) won 3rd Place in the Ideathon competition organized by Thakur Polytechnic College, Kandivali (East), Mumbai, on 30th January 2026. 

  4.  Mohit Gupta (SY B.Sc. IT - A), Khushi Singh (SY B.Sc. IT - A), Jagrat Mogaveera (SY B.Sc. IT - A), and Jainam Jain (SY B.Sc. IT - A) reached the Final Round in the Hackcrypt National Level Hackathon 2025 organized by Thakur Shyamnarayan College, Kandivali (East), Mumbai, on 16th January 2026. 

  5. Mohit Gupta (SY B.Sc. IT - A), Khushi Singh (SY B.Sc. IT - A), Jagrat Mogaveera (SY B.Sc. IT - A), and Jainam Jain (SY B.Sc. IT - A) won Runner-Up (2nd Place) in the Shubharambh Hackathon 2025 organized by St. Arnold’s Degree College, Andheri (East), Mumbai, on 6th December 2025. 


    For Teachers Achievements:


  1. Dr.S.K Singh, Appointed as  BOS Vice-Chancellor Nominee for the Subject Information Technology for KES Shroff College-Kandivali-East Mumbai.


  1. Dr.S.K Singh, Appointed as  Member of Panel, Vice-Chancellor Nominee for the LIC visit on Proposal of PhD Recognition in the subject of Information Technology for KES Shroff College-Kandivali-East Mumbai.


  1. Dr. S.K Singh, Ms. Jyotsana Anthal, Mr. Omkar Singh, Ms. Sherlyn Kevin, Mr. Mithilesh Vishwakarma, Mr. Amit Kumar Pandey, Ms. Poonam Jain, Mr. Mahesh Kudalkar Published Design Patent on the topic “ CORAL BLEACHING DETECTION DEVICE . 


  1. Ms. Jyotsna Anthal, successfully completed "Five Day National Level Faculty Development Program on “Research Visibility, Ethical Publishing, Use of AI Tools & Open Access Resources  held from 9th to 13th Aug 2025, organised by Ideal Institute of Academic & Research Advancement (IIRA), Ministry of MSME, GOI registered .


  1. Ms. Jyotsna Anthal, successfully completed "Five Day National Level Hand-On Faculty Development Program on Data Analysis Using Python held from 28th Aug to 1st Sept '2025, organised by Ideal Institute of Academic & Research Advancement (IIRA), Ministry of MSME, GOI registered


  1. Ms. Poonam Jain, successfully completed One Week Faculty Development Programme on “AI Tools for Research” conducted from 20th to 24th May,2025 organised by Laxman Devaram Sonawane College, Kalyan, collaboration with Brainovision Solutions India Pvt Ltd in associated with All India Council Of Technical Education-AICTE


  1. Ms. Jyotsna Anthal served as Project In charge at Techfest held from 22nd to 24th December 2025, organized by Team Techfest at IIT Bombay, and her presence and support significantly contributed to promoting innovation, excellence and community engagement during the event.


    Participation in Workshop/ Seminar/ Conferences:

  1. Ms. Jyotsna Anthal successfully completed Three day National level workshop on “Mastering Parametric and Non Parametric Tests with SPSS” organized by organised by Ideal Institute of Academic & Research Advancement (IIRA)Thane from, 27th May to 29th May 2025

  2. Ms. Sherilyn Kevin participated in seminar on “Exchange with Faculty on Gender & Careers”, organised by College Women Development Cell in collaboration with UN women Project supported by LinkedIn ( Link Women Project) Ghanshyamdas Saraf College of Arts & Commerce, Autonomous, Malad West, Mumbai held on 31st January, 2026

  3.  Mrs. Poonam Jain has been recognized as an inventor in the Indian Patent Application titled “Artificial Intelligence Based System for Advanced Grammar Correction and Contextual Writing Improvement” (Application No. 202641006197), filed on 21 January 2026 with the Government of India. This innovation in the field of Computer Science leverages Artificial Intelligence to enhance grammar correction and contextual writing, contributing to advancements in intelligent language processing technologies.


Miscellaneous



Ms. Jyotsna Anthal is continuing as coordinator, IIRS-ISRO Outreach Programme. Thakur College of Science and Commerce is Nodal Center for IIRS-ISRO Outreach Programme for Online, Offline, Live & Interactive Courses. Total 399 students successfully completed the different courses in 2025-2026.


  Research Publications:

  1. Nikita Poojary, Shiv Patel, Santosh Singh, “A Hybrid Ensemble Multi-Stage Learning Framework for Ocean Biogeochemical Time Series Anomaly Detection and Forecasting.” International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Volume 13, Issue 9, Pages e602–e609, September 2025. 

  2. Sayyad Sakina Akbar, Aditya Rajendra Yadav, Amit Kumar Pandey, “Hybrid Deep Learning Models for Forecasting Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).” International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Volume 10, Issue 9, Pages b364–b370, September 2025. 

  3. Deepa Jaiswal, Shrushti Raut, Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, “AI-Based Health Monitoring System for Tracking Climate Change Impact on Vulnerable Population.” International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science (IJPREMS), Vol. 05, Issue 09, pp. 1125–1130, September 2025. 

  4. Dr. S.K. Singh, Rimsy Dua, Priya Yadav, Bhupati Sharma, “Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy Using Deep Learning.” International Journal of Engineering and Techniques, Volume 11, Issue 5, pp. 145–150, 2025. 

  5. Ratnesh Pathak, Mohit Singh, “Sentiment Analysis of Financial News Data Using Machine Learning Techniques.” International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Volume 10, Issue 9, Pages b219–b225, September 2025. 

  6. Manjunath Gowda, Sandhya Prajapati, “Heart Disease Detection and Prediction Using Machine Learning and Data Mining Techniques.” International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2025. 

  7. Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, Poonam Jain, Binal Gupta, Radha Yadav, “Impact of AI on Employment Changes Using Secondary Data.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025, ISSN: 2321-9939. 

  8. Sudhakar Pal, Pankaj Yadav, Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, Sherilyn Kevin, “Aspect Based Sentimental Analysis on E-Commerce Review.” International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2025, ISSN: 2455-2631. 

  9. Meet Thakor, Shivam Patel, Mithilesh Vishwakarma, “Brain Tumor Segmentation Using Machine Learning.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 27–33, September 2025. 

  10. Bhavesh Dubla, Manasva Bari, Rimsy Dua, “Deep Learning Based Sentiment Analysis on Social Media Platforms.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 52–59, September 2025. 

  11. Omkar Dighe, Rajshekhar Bhagat, Rimsy Dua, “Sarcasm and Irony Detection Using Sentiment Analysis.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 20–26, September 2025. 

  12. Utkarsh Dubey, Pratham Dubey, Rimsy Dua, Santosh Kumar Singh, “Sentiment Analysis of Patient Feedback for Healthcare Services.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025. 

  13. Malay Joshi, Pankaj Yadav, Sherilyn Kevin, “Autonomous Chatbot with Contextual Memory Using RNN.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 44–51, September 2025. 

  14. Arjun Rajendran, Aniket Nanhelal Saroj, Mithilesh Vishwakarma, “Comparative Study of Hybrid Deep Learning Models for Deepfake Detection.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025. 

  15. Madhu Pandey, Kajal Mahesh Mestry, Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, “AI-Assisted Diagnosis and Prediction of Disease in Vulnerable Populations Affected by Environmental Pollution.” International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (IJSDR), Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2025. 

  16. Vedant Tiwari, Surya Yadav, Amit Kumar Pandey, “Coral Bleaching Prediction Using ML Techniques.” ICIT 2026 Proceedings, 2026. 

  17. Brijesh Yadav, Amit Kumar Pandey, “Water Pollution Prediction and Cleanup Robot with Machine Learning Guidance.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), September 2025. 

  18. Amit Kumar Pandey, Sahil Panchal, Ayush Joshi, “Machine Learning–Based Surveillance of Vibriosis Disease in Marine Fish.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 13, Issue 1, 2026. 

  19. Mithilesh Vishwakarma, Krishna Jadav, Aneesh A. Shinde, “Short-Term Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecasting Using Machine Learning and Time Series Analysis.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 13, Issue 1, 2026. 

  20. Dr. Santosh Singh, Yusuf Kapasi, Aditya Shelar, “Comparison of Indian Ocean Data with International Ocean Data and Trend Analysis on Various Parameters Using Deep Learning Techniques.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 13, Issue 1, 2026. 

  21. Hritikesh Pandey, Mohammed Saqlain Shaikh, “Crop Yield Prediction Using Machine Learning on Multivariate Agriculture.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 13, Issue 1, 2026. 

  22. Sherilyn Kevin, Pooja Mangal Prajapati, Mansi Kishor Chavan, “Deep Learning Model for Predicting and Managing Airborne Diseases in Polluted Areas.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 13, Issue 1, 2026. 

  23. Mithilesh Vishwakarma, Yusra Kazi, Akshat Sharma, “Heart Disease Prediction and Risk Analysis Using Machine Learning Techniques.” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Volume 13, Issue 1, 2026. 

  24. Pooja Kadam, “Comparative Evaluation of Hybrid Deep Learning Architecture for Cataract Detection.” International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science (IJPREMS), Volume 6, Issue 3, 2026. 

  25. Saloni Rathod, “Women Safety Night Patrolling System.” International Journal of Engineering Development and Research (IJEDR), 2026. 

  26. Aayush Pande, Raj Mestry, “Sentiment Analysis of COVID-19 Tweets Using Machine Learning Algorithm.” International Journal of Novel Research and Development (IJNRD), Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2025, ISSN: 2456-4184. 

  27. Jay Chotaliya, “AI-Enhanced Ocean Currents Forecasting System for Renewable Energy Applications.” International Journal of Novel Research and Development (IJNRD), Volume 10, Issue 9, 2025. 


Faculty Members: 

HOD(IT/AIML) Name:  Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh

Ms. Jyotsna Anthal

Ms. Poonam Jain

Ms. Sherilyn Kevin

Mr. Mithilesh Vishwakarma

Ms. Neenu Johnson

Ms. Rimsy Dua

Mr. Mahesh Kudelkar

Mr. Amit Kumar Pandey

Ms. Srishti Dubey

Ms. Mohini Sugandha

Ms. Jinal Gujar