TCS Tech Days Reach 23,000 Students Across 50 Institutions

TCS Tech Days engages over 23,000 students and 912 faculty members across 50 institutions, offering AI masterclasses, hackathons and practical industry challenges, with expansion planned by March 2027.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has engaged more than 23,000 students and 912 faculty members through its TCS Tech Days initiative, completing 50 campus events across 50 academic institutions in 27 cities. The programme aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and equip students with practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud computing and other emerging technologies.

The initiative brings TCS industry practitioners, technology specialists and business leaders directly to academic campuses. Through expert-led masterclasses, hackathons, hands-on challenges, leadership interactions and student project presentations, participants gain exposure to how emerging technologies are applied to real-world business requirements.

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The first 50 editions of TCS Tech Days bring together more than 620 TCS leaders and technology experts, who conduct 92 masterclasses and 48 hackathons. These activities provide students with opportunities to explore technology challenges collaborate with industry professionals and develop solutions under expert mentorship.

A key component of the programme involves applying AI to operational challenges across different sectors. In manufacturing, students work on issues related to production disruptions and maintenance planning. Retail-focused exercises address customer experience and inventory optimisation, while banking-related challenges explore branch services.

The programme also introduces students to applications in insurance, healthcare and public services. These include AI-based approaches to claims triage, patient discharge planning and citizen grievance resolution. By working on sector-specific problem statements, participants gain an understanding of how technology can improve business operations and service delivery.

Sudeep Kunnumal, Chief Human Resources Officer at TCS, highlights the importance of closer cooperation between educational institutions and industry in preparing young talent for changing workplace requirements. He notes that the company views its role as extending beyond recruitment to strengthening the broader talent ecosystem.

Through TCS Tech Days, the company seeks to connect academic learning with industry perspectives and practical problem-solving. The programme also gives faculty members opportunities to interact with technology experts and understand evolving industry expectations.

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Marking International STEM Day, TCS plans to expand the initiative to additional academic institutions by March 2027. The next phase is expected to extend industry-led technology learning to more students and campuses.

By combining technical masterclasses, mentorship and practical challenges, TCS Tech Days seek to help students translate classroom knowledge into applicable skills. The initiative reflects the growing emphasis on experiential learning and stronger industry-academia partnerships as AI and other technologies reshape professional requirements.