The Employability Skill Training Programme, a practical workshop on goal setting, was successfully conducted on January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the MCA Conference Hall. Organized by the Training & Placement Cell of the MCA department at UCC Institute of Management & Technology, the session was specifically designed for Semester 2 MCA students (2025 admission batch). The workshop featured insightful sessions by resource persons Mr. Ratheesh R Nath, Managing Director, and Ms. Sreedevi Ratheesh, Director of Sales at Paradise Holidays, Aluva. They shared valuable guidance on setting clear career goals, improving employability skills, and aligning personal ambitions with professional growth. The interactive nature of the session encouraged student participation and helped them gain practical strategies for planning their future careers effectively.

The event titled “Student Innovation in Action: Official Launch & Project Handover Ceremony” was conducted on January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the MCA Conference Hall, as organized by the School of Computer Applications, UCC Institute of Management & Technology. The programme focused on the official announcement of Campus Coders Hub and the handover of a web application project related to Sukrutham Palliative Care, highlighting the institution’s commitment to innovation and socially impactful technology. Overall, the event served as a platform to showcase student talent, encourage innovation, and strengthen the connection between academic learning and community service.

The event titled “Student Innovation in Action: Official Launch & Project Handover Ceremony” was conducted on January 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the MCA Conference Hall, as organized by the School of Computer Applications, UCC Institute of Management & Technology. The programme focused on the official announcement of Campus Coders Hub and the handover of a web application project related to Sukrutham Palliative Care, highlighting the institution’s commitment to innovation and socially impactful technology. Overall, the event served as a platform to showcase student talent, encourage innovation, and strengthen the connection between academic learning and community service.

The department announces “Kalalayam,” an educational enrichment initiative organized by ViswaSanthi Development Foundation in association with Ernst & Young (EY), scheduled for January 14, 2026, and targeted at Semester 2 MCA students (2025 admission). It highlights three key session themes aimed at holistic student development: “Lead to Speak” focusing on communication and soft skills, “Emotional Intelligence” to enhance interpersonal awareness and self-management, and “Entrepreneurship” to encourage innovative and critical thinking. The event is coordinated by the School of Computer Applications at Union Christian College, Aluva (Autonomous), under the UCC Institute of Management & Technology, indicating institutional support and academic relevance. 

The department arranged a “Session on Principles and Practices of Conference Paper Writing,” organized by the School of Computer Applications at Union Christian College, Aluva (Autonomous), reflecting its focus on enhancing research and academic writing skills among students. Scheduled for 11:30 AM on January 19, 2026, the session will be led by Dr. Lince Rachel Varghese, Assistant Professor in MCA, indicating subject expertise and institutional credibility. The event specifically targets Semester 4 MCA students (2024 admission), emphasizing its relevance to students likely preparing for research, projects, or conference submissions. 

A Campus Recruitment Drive was successfully conducted on January 27, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at MCA Lab 4, organized by the School of Computer Applications, UCC - Institute of Management & Technology. The event was held in collaboration with Yatnam Technologies Pvt Ltd, Kochi, aiming to provide placement opportunities for 2026 pass-out MCA students. The drive witnessed active participation from eligible students, who engaged in the recruitment process with enthusiasm and professionalism.

A Skill Development Programme on the topic “Enhancing Professionalism: Mastering Email Etiquette” was conducted on January 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the MCA Conference Hall. The session was led by Ms. Sheethal V R, Placement Officer of UC College, Aluva, and was organized by the School of Computer Applications, UCC - Institute of Management & Technology for the MCA 2025–27 batch. The programme focused on improving students’ professional communication skills, particularly in drafting effective and appropriate emails in workplace settings. The session was highly interactive and informative, providing practical insights, real-life examples, and guidelines on email structure, tone, and etiquette, thereby helping students enhance their professionalism and readiness for corporate environments.

An Employability Enhancement Program titled “Programming & Coding Training – Demo Session” was conducted on February 4, 2026, at the MCA Conference Hall for the MCA 2025–27 batch. The session was delivered by Apptitech, aiming to introduce students to industry-oriented programming practices and coding skills essential for career readiness. Organized by the School of Computer Applications, UCC - Institute of Management & Technology, the program provided valuable insights into modern coding techniques, problem-solving approaches, and the expectations of the IT industry. The interactive session enabled students to gain practical exposure and motivated them to strengthen their technical competencies, thereby enhancing their employability prospects.

An internship program organized by ICT Academy was conducted from February 9 to 13, 2026, at the MCA Department of Union Christian College, Aluva, for the 2025 admission batch students. The program aimed to enhance students’ practical knowledge and industry readiness through hands-on training and interactive sessions. Throughout the five-day internship, students were exposed to key concepts, real-world applications, and essential technical skills relevant to the IT industry. The sessions were handled by experienced trainers who provided valuable guidance, enabling students to strengthen their problem-solving abilities and technical expertise. The internship proved to be a highly beneficial initiative, helping students bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations while boosting their confidence and employability.

A training session was organized by the Training & Placement Cell of the MCA Department, UCC – Institute of Management & Technology, Union Christian College, Aluva, led by Mr. Varghese M Thomas, Corporate Trainer on Feb 18,2026. The session aimed at enhancing students’ professional skills and preparing them for placement opportunities by focusing on key areas such as communication, aptitude, and career readiness. The trainer shared valuable insights from industry experience, providing practical tips and strategies to improve employability and workplace confidence. The session was interactive and engaging, encouraging student participation and clarifying doubts, thereby contributing significantly to the overall personality and career development of the participants.

A training session was organized by the Training & Placement Cell of the MCA Department, UCC – Institute of Management & Technology, Union Christian College, Aluva, led by Dr.Ann Jacob Corporate Trainer on Feb 18-19,2026. The session aimed at enhancing students’ professional skills and preparing them for placement opportunities by focusing on key areas such as communication, aptitude, and career readiness. The trainer shared valuable insights from industry experience, providing practical tips and strategies to improve employability and workplace confidence. The session was interactive and engaging, encouraging student participation and clarifying doubts, thereby contributing significantly to the overall personality and career development of the participants.

The session 2 of “Kalalayam,” an educational enrichment initiative organized by ViswaSanthi Development Foundation in association with Ernst & Young (EY), scheduled for 19th February 2026, and targeted at Semester 2 MCA students (2025 admission). The event is coordinated by the School of Computer Applications at Union Christian College, Aluva (Autonomous), under the UCC Institute of Management & Technology, indicating institutional support and academic relevance.

Performance evaluation of 2025 admission batch students was conducted at MCA department on 21st February 2026.

A national conference named UCC ICON -2026 was conducted by UCCIMT on topic "Artificial Intelligence- An era of Unlimited Opportunities"  on 6th March 2026. Ms.Veena Jose,Associate Professor,MCA was the coordinator.

The industrial visit to Inker Robotic Solutions Pvt Ltd, Thrissur, organized on March 25, 2026, for Semester 2 BCA students (2025 admission) of Union Christian College, Aluva, Institute of Management & Technology, provided valuable exposure to real-world applications of robotics and automation.

The Main Project Evaluation and Course Viva for the 2024 admission batch of MCA were conducted internally at the Department of Computer Applications, Union Christian College, Aluva, on 28th March 2026. The project evaluation was carried out with the support of alumni, who provided valuable industry-oriented feedback and suggestions to the students, enhancing the quality and relevance of their work. The course viva was conducted by the MCA faculty members, focusing on assessing students’ conceptual understanding, practical knowledge, and overall academic performance. The evaluation process was well-organized and comprehensive, ensuring that students were assessed on both their project execution and subject knowledge, thereby contributing to their academic and professional development.