| Subject | Internship |
| Year | 2025-26 |
| Session | 1 |
| Date | 8th September, 2025 |
| Time | 12:30 p.m. |
| Venue | Pica, 4th Year B Arch Studio |
| Faculty Co-ordinator | Prof. Indu Sudheer, Prof. Suvarna Thakare |
| Co-Ordinator | Ar. Suyash Mankame |
| Faculty Attendance | 2 |
| No. of Students | 46 |
| Audience | Fourth Year B.Arch Students |
From Campus to Industry – Preparing for placements
As part of the ongoing Series, Pillai’s College of Architecture organized an interactive session on 8th September 2025 for the fourth-year students to guide them in preparing for their professional training. The session began with a welcome note and introduction of the guest speaker by Prof. Indu Sudheer.
The speaker of the day, Ar. Suyash Mankame, is an alumnus of PICA and holds a Master’s degree in Urban Design from CEPT University. His academic excellence was recognized with the prestigious NIASA Best Thesis Award. Currently, he heads the Suyash Mankame Design Studio, a practice known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, including a patented locking assembly.
Ar. Mankame shared valuable insights with the students, focusing on practical strategies to secure internships in reputed firms. The key areas covered included:
- Recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses
- Choosing architectural firms in line with career aspirations
- Writing professional emails to architectural firms for internships
- Resume writing and cover letter drafting specific to architecture
- Interview etiquette and body language for confidence building
The session was highly interactive, with students actively engaging and posing queries, all of which were addressed thoughtfully by the speaker.
Key Takeaways
- Importance of aligning career goals with internship choices
- Practical tips for creating strong resumes and applications
- Dos and Don’ts of professional communication with firms
- Confidence-building techniques for interviews
- Broader understanding of preparing for the transition from campus to practice
The talk proved to be an enriching experience for the students, offering them actionable guidance and motivation as they prepare for their internships. The interactive format and real-world examples shared by Ar. Suyash Mankame made the session both informative and inspiring.
