The primary outcome of an educational institution is to empower students with knowledge, skills, and values that enable personal growth, critical thinking, and societal contribution. It fosters individuals who can innovate, adapt, and lead in their respective fields while promoting lifelong learning.
The great visionary leader Late Shri. Balasaheb Wagh was fully dedicated for the development of K K Wagh Education Society. He was a leader thinking ahead of his time who could realize the challenges of the future.
He has always encouraged the involvement of students and faculty members in events and activities promoting innovation and creativity where the problems of society are solved. He was instrumental in nurturing the IET K K WAGH Expo (formerly the IET Karmaveer Expo). He was active in the service of the Education till his last breath.xpo Details
Department of Electrical Engineering has been organizing the two-day event IET K K WAGH EXPO (Formerly IET KARMAVEER EXPO) – Project Competition of engineering students, since 2003 with the support of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) U. K. (Formerly IEE).
This event has a successful history of 22 years. It was introduced as a Regional Level Event and after three years, it has grown to the National Level in the last 17 years.
It is open to engineering students of all disciplines across the country. It is a platform that allows interaction between industry professionals and students as well as offers the corporate sector a chance to assess the potential of engineering students.
It is an event showcasing the efforts and expertise in creating innovative solutions to real-world problems by engineering students from all over India. The students exhibit their working models along with posters and presentations.
It provides a platform for UG students to opt for start-up/entrepreneurship as a career option. Industry experts are invited as judges. They use a structured evaluation methodology to avoid any bias in their judgment. The best three projects are selected by a panel of judges. The prize amount for the winners is around Rs.3,25,000/-.
Electronic and print media give a wide coverage to this event. Many multinational companies showcase their state-of-the-art technology products during National Level Exhibition in addition to expert sessions.
During these two days, many industry professionals, people from all walks of life, and students of all disciplines visit the exhibition. The overall budget of the event is around Rs. 10,00,000/-.
Funding is generated through the sponsorship given by the industries. Regular sponsors are IET (UK), L & T Mumbai, Philips Electronics India Ltd., Mumbai, Legrand India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, KOSO India Ltd., Crompton Greaves Ltd., Nashik and many more.