| Place of visit | Techmaghi LLP, Kerala Startup Mission, Integrated Startup Complex, Kinfra Hi-Tech Park, Kalamassery, Kochi |
| Date of visit | 9 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Participants | Students of B.Tech CSE, 2025–29 Batch |
| Number of students | 85 |
| Faculty accompanying | Prof. Rejeenth V R, Dr. Mahesh S and Prof. Geethu Mohan |
| POs and PSOs mapped | PO3, PO6, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PSO2 |
1. Introduction
Industrial visits give engineering students an opportunity to see how the concepts studied in the classroom are applied in real working environments. With this aim, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering organised an industrial visit to Techmaghi LLP, at the Kerala Startup Mission’s Integrated Startup Complex, Kalamassery, Kochi, for 85 students of the 2025–29 batch on 9 October 2026. The visit exposed students to the startup ecosystem and to the working of a technology company.
2. About the Organisation
Kerala Startup Mission is the Government of Kerala’s agency for promoting entrepreneurship and startups in the state. Its Integrated Startup Complex at Kinfra Hi-Tech Park, Kalamassery, Kochi, provides workspace and a supportive environment for startups and technology companies. Techmaghi LLP is located in this complex. A visit here helps students see how new ventures are built and run and what skills the technology industry looks for.
3. Objectives of the Visit
- To expose students to the startup ecosystem and the working environment of a technology company.
- To familiarise students with industry practices and current trends in technology.
- To provide an opportunity to interact with industry professionals.
- To encourage innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students.
4. Visit Details
The students, accompanied by Prof. Rejeenth V R, Dr. Mahesh S and Prof. Geethu Mohan, reached the Integrated Startup Complex on the morning of 9 October 2026. On arrival, the group was received by the company representatives. The students attended an interactive session conducted by the company representatives, who spoke about the organisation, its work and the technology industry. The students interacted with the representatives and clarified their doubts about the industry and the skills it expects from engineering graduates.
The visit concluded with a group photograph in front of the building.
5. Learning Outcomes
Through the visit, students were able to:
• Gain first-hand exposure to the working environment of a technology company in a startup complex.
• Understand how startups and technology companies operate and the role of institutions that support them.
• Become aware of current technology trends and the skills in demand.
• Appreciate the importance of communication, teamwork and professional conduct in the workplace.
• Recognise the need for continuous learning and the scope for innovation and entrepreneurship.
6. PO and PSO Mapping and Justification
The visit is mapped to the following Programme Outcomes (PO) and Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO). Primary mapping indicates a direct and strong contribution, and secondary mapping indicates a supporting contribution. Student feedback on a five-point scale against these outcomes is collected through the form given in Annexure A.
| Outcome | Justification |
|---|---|
| PO10 Communication | Students attended an interactive session with the company representatives, listened to the briefing, asked questions and documented the visit in this report. |
| PO11 Project management and finance | Students were introduced to how a company in the startup ecosystem plans, funds and manages its ventures and products, which brings in the ideas of entrepreneurship and managing resources. |
| PO12 Life-long learning | Interaction with industry professionals showed the pace of change in technology and why continuous learning is needed to build a career. |
| PO3 Design/development of solutions | Students learned how an idea is turned into a product or service that meets a real need. |
| PO6 The engineer and society | Students saw how startups build solutions for real user and societal needs and the responsibilities that come with that. |
| PO9 Individual and team work | The visit was a group activity, and students saw how people with different skills work together in a startup environment. |
| PSO2 Design and development skills | Students saw how technology and software solutions are developed to meet industrial and social needs. |
8. Conclusion
The industrial visit to Techmaghi LLP at the Kerala Startup Mission’s Integrated Startup Complex was an informative and inspiring experience for the students. It gave them practical exposure beyond the classroom and motivated them to think about innovation and entrepreneurship. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering thanks the management and staff of Techmaghi LLP for hosting the students and for their time and cooperation, and the accompanying faculty members for coordinating the visit.
Note: To view the detailed report, click on the view report on the right panel.
Date
09 October 2026
Venue
Techmaghi, Kinfra Hi-Tech Park Main Rd, HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, HMT Kalamassery, Kochi,
Chief Guest