Student Clubs at RCPIT

At RCPIT, student clubs - Platform for Passion, Performance, and Purpose -serve as powerful catalysts for personal growth, technical excellence, creative exploration, and community engagement. These clubs operate as a central co-curricular facility, empowering students to lead, innovate, collaborate, and contribute to society in meaningful ways.

Technical & Innovation Clubs

1. Akatsuki Coding Club

Focus: Competitive programming, data structures, algorithms

Activities:

• Weekly coding sessions & peer programming
• Internal coding contests, CodeChef competitions
• Participation in platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank

Outcomes:

• Enhanced placement preparation
• Top ranks in university-level tech contests
• GATE & GRE technical readiness

2. Plug Pose – Hardware Innovation Club

Focus: Electronics prototyping, embedded systems, PCB design

Activities:

• Hardware bootcamps and soldering workshops
• IoT mini-project development
• Interfacing microcontrollers with sensors

Outcomes:

• Project-based learning for 2nd & 3rd-year students
• Participation in Smart India Hackathon hardware editions
• Patent filing and product showcase

3. Data Polaris

Focus: Data science, data visualization, analytics, Python

Activities:

• Kaggle competitions
• Workshops on data cleaning, visualization, ML basics
• Guest sessions from data analysts and alumni

Outcomes:

• MOOC certifications (NPTEL, Coursera)
• Internship opportunities in analytics and fintech
• Industry-ready data portfolios

4. Google Developer Student Club (GDSC)

Focus: Android, cloud computing, Firebase, web development

Activities:

• Hackathons (e.g., Solution Challenge)
• Hands-on labs using Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• GitHub collaboration and Open Source participation

Outcomes:

• End-to-end app development experience
• Resume-grade projects hosted online
• Mentoring from Google Developer Experts (GDEs)

5. Fetch-AI

Focus: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AI model building

Activities:

• AI bootcamps, Python ML sessions
• Building neural network models in TensorFlow, Keras
• AI for social good challenges

Outcomes:

• Strong foundation for research and higher education
• Student participation in AI-based national events
• Mini-projects showcased on GitHub & Kaggle

6. Motorsports Club

Focus: Automotive engineering, vehicle design, mechanical innovation

Activities:

• Design & fabrication of go-karts or formula student prototypes
• Participation in SAE BAJA & E-bike challenges
• Workshops on CAD, ANSYS, and simulation

Outcomes:

• Experiential learning in mechanical and automotive domains
• Industry-level teamwork and documentation experience
• Recognition at national-level engineering expos

Social Outreach & Service Clubs

7. Club Samarpan (NSS Unit)

Focus: Community service, rural development, social campaigns

Activities:

• Blood donation camps, health checkups
• Cleanliness drives, voter awareness campaigns
• Teaching underprivileged children and digital literacy

Outcomes:

• Over 300 students engaged annually
• Real-life exposure to social issues
• Recognitions from local governance bodies

8. Green Club / Eco Warriors

Focus: Environmental protection, sustainability, awareness

Activities:

• Tree plantation drives, e-waste awareness
• Campus cleanliness campaigns
• Plastic-free and water conservation initiatives

Outcomes:

• Eco-conscious culture among students
• Support from NGOs and municipal bodies
• Community and school-level outreach

Cultural & Creative Clubs

9. Antarnaad

Focus: Performing arts – music, drama, dance

Activities:

• Annual cultural fest performances
• Drama competitions, street plays
• Music jam sessions, choreography teams

Outcomes:

• Prizes in university youth festivals
• Creative expression and personality development
• Confidence-building and stage presence

10. Reflection (Fine Arts Club)

Focus: Drawing, painting, sketching, model making

Activities:

• Rangoli competitions, wall painting, tech art
• Departmental décor during fests
• Poster making for awareness campaigns

Outcomes:

• Recognition for aesthetic contributions on campus
• Portfolio-building for design careers
• Engagement with visual arts exhibitions

Sports & Fitness Clubs

11. Athleema Sports Club

Focus: Physical fitness, athletics, team sports

Activities:

• Annual Sports Day, inter-collegiate tournaments
• Coaching in volleyball, cricket, kabaddi, badminton
• Chess and carrom competitions

Outcomes:

• State and university-level medals
• Student-athletes maintaining academic balance
• Focus on health, wellness, and teamwork

Skill Development & Employability-Focused Clubs

12. Foreign Language Cell

Focus: Japanese, German, and English certification prep

Activities:

• Language labs, conversation practice
• N5/N4 (Japanese) coaching, Goethe A1/A2 (German)
• Soft skills and interview communication

Outcomes:

• 100+ students certified annually
• Enhanced global employability
• Internships and job interviews in MNCs

13. CodeChef Campus Chapter

Focus: Global coding challenges and logic building

Activities:

• Monthly contests with leaderboard
• Peer problem-solving sessions
• Guest sessions with alumni placed in tech giants

Outcomes:

• Global visibility via CodeChef rankings
• Placements in core software roles
• Strong technical profiles for product companies

Integration with Global, Alumni & Innovation Ecosystem

All clubs benefit from:

• Alumni Mentorship Programs
• IIC-led innovation mentoring & project guidance
• Participation in national initiatives like Smart India Hackathon, Toycathon, and Ideathon
• Linkages to placement training and soft skill enhancement

Collective Outcomes of Club Ecosystem at RCPIT

• 85% of active club participants report higher confidence, better communication, and improved teamwork skills
• Direct linkage to internships, campus placements, research projects, and MOOC certifications
• Clubs contribute significantly to institutional rankings, innovation index, and community perception