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Regarding Inviting Applications From Students Under Capstone Project

The Punjab State Council for Science & Technology is inviting applications for the Capstone Project Program, aimed at bridging the gap between industry and academia by allowing students from engineering and sciences disciplines to work on real-time industrial challenges. The initiative seeks to enhance practical learning, foster collaborations, and develop problem-solving skills among students while providing funding support for projects. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025, via email, with detailed guidelines available on the PSCST website.

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Regarding Inviting Applications From Students Under Capstone Project

The Punjab State Council for Science & Technology is inviting applications for the Capstone Project Program, aimed at bridging the gap between industry and academia by allowing students from engineering and sciences disciplines to work on real-time industrial challenges. The initiative seeks to enhance practical learning, foster collaborations, and develop problem-solving skills among students while providing funding support for projects. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025, via email, with detailed guidelines available on the PSCST website.

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Punjab State Council for Science & Technology

(A State Govt. Undertaking)


2nd Floor, MGSIPA Complex, Institutional Area,
Sector 26, Chandigarh- 160 019
CAPSTONE PROJECT PROGRAM
Opportunity for Innovations by Students- Call for Applications
Applications are invited from students of Engineering & Sciences
Disciplines from Polytechnics/Colleges/ Universities/ Institutions
of Punjab to work on Real-time Industrial Challenges.
The program aims to strengthen Punjab’s Innovation ecosystem
by bridging gap between industry & academia, providing students
exposure to practical learning and industrial experience.
For detailed guidelines and application format, visit
www.pscst.punjab.gov.in
Interested may submit proposals by 15.03.2025. through email
only at: [email protected]. Corrigendum(s), if any,
shall be published on the above website.
PSO (R&SFD)
Background Note of CAPSTONE PROJECT

Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) steering the Punjab State Innovation
Council (PSInC) Initiative supported by the Government of Punjab. Under PSInC, PSCST has
taken pioneering initiative to Map Research & Innovation Landscape of Industry including
their technological challenges in collaboration with Technology Enabling Centre, Panjab
University. In order to address the unmet needs of industry, PSCST has launched Capstone
Project Initiative.

This Initiative aims to strengthen Punjab’s Research and Innovation Ecosystem by


providing students exposure to industry challenges, fostering practical learning and
promoting innovative problem-solving. It bridges the gap between academic knowledge and
industry needs, equipping students with valuable insights and industrial experience. The
primary objective of the Capstone Project Initiative is to encourage Diploma/UG/PG/Ph.D.
students from Engineering & Sciences backgrounds to work on practical and industry-
relevant problems.

Objectives of Program:

 Addressing Industry Unmet needs


 Foster Industry-Academia Collaborations
 Enhance Practical Learning among Diploma/UG/PG/Ph.D. students of Engineering &
Sciences
 Develop Critical Problem-Solving Skills
 Strengthen Punjab’s Research & Innovation Ecosystem

Guidelines & Eligibility for Capstone Project

To ensure a structured and impactful approach, the following guidelines and eligibility
criteria have been defined:

Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to Diploma (Polytechnic), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and
Doctorate (Ph.D.) students from recognized institutions of Punjab.

 Eligible disciplines include:

o Engineering (Diploma/BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech/Ph.D.)

o Sciences (M.Sc/Ph.D.)

Team Composition:

 Students from Diploma /Undergraduate are encouraged to apply as a team


comprising 3–5 members. The Postgraduate & Ph.D. students may submit
application individually.
 The application for Capstone Project to have mentor from same Host Institution.

Capstone Project Timeline

 Timeline for Completion of Project is max. 1 year. Students are encouraged to submit
the solution at earliest.

 Mid-Term Review of Capstone Project be conducted to record progress and take


industry feedback.

 Final Review be conducted at project completion to evaluate outcomes and industry


impact.

 Certificate for 'Innovation Fellowship' be issued to students who successfully


complete their Capstone Projects.

Funding Support

 Funding support of Rs. 0.75-1 Lac including fellowship (upto 40% of Grant),
contingency, travel to be provided per Capstone Project by PSCST. Selection
Committee may decide the budget based on Industry challenge, duration of project,
qualification etc.
 Funds would be disbursed by PSCST to Host Institution through Mentor, who will be
responsible for implementation of project. Institutions/Mentor to ensure tangible
outcome of project and submit UC/SOE reports after finalization of Project.

Selection Process

 The initial screening of applications will be done by a committee. The screened


applications will be evaluated by the Expert Group for selection of Capstone projects.
 The result be released on website of PSCST.

Application Submission

Download Industry Challenges Statements:


https://pscst.punjab.gov.in/sites/default/files/Capstone/IndustryChallengesStatement.pdf

Download Application Form:

https://pscst.punjab.gov.in/sites/default/files/Capstone/CAPSTONE_ApplicationForm.doc

Last Date to Apply: March, 15, 2025.

Interested students may submit Applications in prescribed format up to 15.03.2025 through


email only at: [email protected].

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