Kajal Panda (2021-23) (Selected for ISSA, DRDO, New Delhi)
AIDT gave ample opportunities for self-expression and experimentation. The program has a gruelling curriculum and a plethora of interesting multidisciplinary/core subjects to complement one’s Engineering background with depth and breadth of advanced topics. Also, the instructors and visiting/guest faculties with illustrious careers and system/domain experts from DRDO, defence PSUs, DIAT, tri-services, and the like were very instructive in academic content and practical content through lab visits/discussions/lectures. Classes are well-structured, straightforward, and provide hands-on lab experience with real equipment, which I believe is an effective learning approach to understanding technical subjects like Radar Engineering, Satellite Comms, Electronic Warfare, Modelling & Simulation etc. Read the book, use the library extensively, develop something tangible, engage with the faculties and higher-ups, and use the labs as much as you can. The program was promising to me to secure a valuable internship in the Institute of System Studies and Analyses (ISSA), DRDO with the System Engineering group for 1 year for my Master’s thesis work. One can rely on the network and repute of Amity University in various Industries/Academia for preparing us for management responsibilities and entrepreneurial visions.