The Chronicles

Monthly Newsletter of NICMAR University Pune

Nurturing Ideas and Shaping the Built Environment of Tomorrow!!

June 2025, Volume 3, No. 6

The School of Energy and Environment (SoEE) was established in 2023 under NICMAR University with a clear vision: to develop future-ready professionals equipped to tackle demanding environmental and energy challenges. Our mission is rooted in the pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future, and we are committed to serving a wide array of stakeholders through academic excellence, innovation, and impactful engagement.

Sustainability is the core of everything we do. Our programmes are designed in such a way that they go beyond conventional academic boundaries. They have deep understanding of real-world challenges and driven by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In both the programmes i.e. MBA in Environmental Sustainability (MBA-ENS) and Sustainable Energy Management (MBA-SEM), our students gained interdisciplinary knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership skills to create impactful and scalable solutions. Our curriculum is dynamic and forward-looking, encompassing contemporary topics in areas of energy, environment and management Curriculum address key sustainability requirements, ensuring our graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully across sectors and geographies.

We are proud to share that our inaugural batch of 2023-2025 has achieved 100% placements. This is endorsement of our pedagogy, industry oriented, and the passion of our students. It reflects the readiness of our students to step into leadership roles where they can drive sustainability transformations across sectors.

We emphasize experiential learning, industry engagement, and hands-on projects. Through strategic collaborations with government bodies, private sector leaders, and local communities, our students work on live projects that generate real impact. Our students work on climate resilience, renewable energy integration and circular economy solutions.

Our faculty comprises of academicians, industry experts, and practitioners, bring a wealth of knowledge with them. The faculty play a pivotal role in shaping the students in adaptive, ethical, and visionary professionals. Learning at our school is not confined to classrooms but students are engaged in immersions, research, internships, and community outreach initiatives which build both competence and character. We are cultivating a community of change-makers who are capable of driving the green transition across energy, infrastructure, policy, finance, and more.

As we move forward, we remain committed to innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. We have just getting started and the journey ahead holds enormous potential.

warm regards,

Dr. Abhijat Arun Abhyankar

Associate Professor and Interim Dean
School of Energy and Environment,
NICMAR Universirty

Dr. Smita Patil
Vice-Chancellor's Invited Talk

Dr. Sushma S. Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, NICMAR University, Pune, was invited by Dr. K. N. Modi University to deliver an insightful talk on “Academic Leadership” during the “International Conference on Academic Excellence” held online on 15–16 May 2025.

Her session focused on the evolving role of academic leaders in shaping the future of higher education, fostering innovation, and driving institutional excellence.

NBS Celebrates First Graduating MBA Batch – Class of 2025

NICMAR Business School proudly celebrates a historic milestone—the graduation of our first-ever MBA batch, the Class of 2025. This moment marks the culmination of a shared journey built on trust, vision, and transformation. Our first graduates were pioneers who placed their faith in a new beginning. They helped shape NBS into more than just an institution—turning classrooms into communities and learning into lasting memories. Their energy, commitment, and leadership have laid the foundation for a dynamic alumni network that will continue to grow and thrive. To the Class of 2025: You came, you inspired, and you remain a part of us. Forever NBS! Welcome to the NBS alumni family!

Campus Immersion Day 2025

On 30th May 2025, NICMAR University Pune welcomed the prospective future students through a Campus Immersion Day. The event aimed to provide students and parents with a first-hand experience of campus life, helping them feel informed, connected, and confident as they begin their academic journey. The day began with a warm welcome, followed by the breakout sessions where students had the opportunity to interact with school deans and faculty members. Later, students were taken on a guided campus tour where they experienced the university’s key facilities, including classrooms, labs, the library etc. This interaction offered valuable insights into academic expectations, programme structures, and the many opportunities NICMAR offers for growth and learning. This immersion was to ensure every student feels welcomed, supported, and empowered from the very start of their academic journey.

The Placement season this year to begin with saw a significant increase of 44% in the number of students opted for placements.
The Placement Department is glad to share the overall placed percentage of 99.17 % on Campus.
130 plus Organizations from 23 different sectors participated in the placements with International recruiters from Gulf countries like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
The Average package was at 9.25 LPA and the Highest Domestic Package stood tall at 27.97 LPA.
The program-wise placement percentage is 100% for APM, REUIM, M. Plan, SEM & ENS Courses.
98.85 % Batch of PGD QSCM is successfully placed for 1 Year program with 87 students.
The number of students placed domestically with a package of 20 LPA and above has increased to 7 students this year, compared to just 2 students last year. We are sure our students true to our legacy will etch their success stories Globally!

Chief Patron

Dr. Anil Kashyap

President and Chancellor,
NICMAR University, Pune

Patron

Dr. Mrs. Sushma S. Kulkarni

Vice Chancellor, NICMAR University, Pune

Advisor

Dr. Rahul Deshpande

Dean QA, NICMAR University, Pune

Editor

Dr. Vandana Bhavsar

Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Editor

Dr. Soumi Rai

Associate Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

Assistant Editor

Dr. Shripada Patil

Assistant Professor, NICMAR University, Pune

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