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This post was last updated on September 9th, 2026

AIML- Center of Excellence in AR & VR Technologies

The CoE was inaugurated by Sri. Hitesh Garg, Vice President and India Country Manager NXP Semiconductors and the guest of honor was Sri. Srikanth K Avadhani, Co-founder and CEO, Rayvector and RGEM. Sri Hitesh Garg appreciated BNMIT for the collaboration with industries working for latest technologies. Sir highlighted the applications of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and how BNMIT is motivating students to involve in developing applications in such technologies. Application of ARVR into education sector was also appreciated.

.This CoE aims:

To develop advanced technology capabilities
Equip students with real-world skills in AI, AR/VR/XR
Develop emerging technologies like data science, blockchain, design thinking and other emerging tools and practices.

The CoE will mainly conduct research on these domains

ARVR in Education and Skill Development
ARVR in Bio-Engineering
ARVR in Industrial Sector

Projects

Fire Drill procedure in VR
Plant simulator – VR

Partner Organizations

RayVector Technologies PVT LTD
Galore Systems Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore

Sl. No.	Activities
1	FDP on Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality and its Applications for 5 days funded by New-Gen IEDC, DST, India Duration: 6-10 November, 2023 Number of Participants: 32 participants from different colleges Contents of the above FDP Introduction to AR & VR, AR Evolution and types of AR 3D interaction techniques using unity AR/VR systems with AI Producing VR and AR experiences II: Design processes App or Game development
2	Hackathon on ARVR – “Virtuovation” was conducted for 2 days in association with the department of AIML and IEEE student Chapter. Duration: 28^th & 29^th April 2025 Number of participants: total 31 teams participated from different colleges
3	Student Outreach Program: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools/Community Duration: 31^st July 2025 Number of participants: 6 teams from of students from the department of AIML.
4	Industry Visit to Galore Systems Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore Participants: 30 students of 6th semester A section + 3 Faculties from AIML Dept Date 9th Jan 2026 Objective: To understand real time applications of AR/VR/XR, AI-ML, robotics, and motion capture technologies in industry
5	Hackathon on ARVR – “Virtuovation 2.0” was conducted for 2 days in association with the department of AIML. Duration: 23^rd & 24^th March 2026 Number of Participants:

Center of Excellence in Cyber Securities

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Cyber Security, established by the AIML Department in collaboration with Pragya Cyber Pvt. Ltd., aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration by providing students with practical exposure to cybersecurity technologies, hands-on training, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, AI-driven cybersecurity, research and innovation. The CoE is intended to develop industry-ready cybersecurity skills, promote collaborative research, encourage student projects and certifications, and create opportunities for interaction with cybersecurity professionals, thereby bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world industry requirements.

Objectives of COE:

Aims to establish a dedicated platform for cybersecurity education, research, innovation, practical skill development, and industry collaboration. Its key purposes are:
To provide hands-on training in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, and secure software development.
To promote research and innovation in emerging areas such as AI-driven security, cloud security, IoT security, blockchain security, and cyber threat intelligence

Outcomes achieved (student internships, projects, training programs, guest lectures, research, placements, etc.)

The following students have got Job oppurtunity at Pragya Cyber Pvt. Ltd.,

Sl. No.	Academic Year	Number of students	Details	Date/ Duration	Status
1	2025-26	2	Role: Cyber Security AnalystStudent : 1. Adithya Kartik M -AIML 2. Abhishek M Latte -AIML	June 25– Dec 25	Ongoing

The following students have completed internships and projects at Pragya Cyber Pvt. Ltd.,

Sl. No.	Academic Year	Number of students	Details	Date/ Duration	Status
1	2025-26	13	Title: Automation tasks using n8n softwareStudent : 3. Nidhi Sachchandra P -AIML 4.Adithya Kartik M -AIML 5.Sneha S -AIML. 6.Yojith S -AIML 7.Rakshita -AIML 8.Kareena K P -AIML 9.Akshay Raghavendra -AIML 10.Abhishek M Latte -AIML 11.Rahul- CSE 12. Abhiram -CSE 13. De Abhay -CSE 14. Achintya -CSE 15. Soham- CSE	June 25– Dec 25	Completed
2	2024-25	03	Title: Cyber Security Analysis tools Student: 1.Sampoornaa Kashyap -AIML 2.Deeksha MR –AIML 3.Nishit R Kirani- ISE	Oct 24 – Dec 24	Completed

The following activities have been done at Pragya Cyber Pvt. Ltd.,

Sl. No.	Academic Year	Category	Number of Participants	Details	Date	Status
1	2025-26	Workshop: Understanding and Building Agentic AI and MCPs for Security	67	The session was delivered by Mr. Abhishek M. Latte, alumni of BNM Institute of Technology (BNMIT), and security analyst at Pragya Cyber Private Limited and Mr. Srivatsan Diwakar, security analyst at Pragya Cyber Private Limited. The workshop provided participants with practical insights into the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.	05/06/2026	Completed

2	2025-26	Workshop: Security and AI	100	The session was conducted with the objective of enhancing their understanding of cybersecurity challenges and the role of AI in addressing them	30/01/2026	Completed

3	2024-25	Guest Lecture: Scam Awareness	100	The event aims to educate participants about various scams and preventive measures through interactive videos and demonstrations. This initiative seeks to raise awareness and promote digital safety amongst all. This program will benefit the participants by fostering awareness and empowering individuals to be vigilant and proactive against scams.	08/02/2025	Completed