Software firms sell 'readymade projects' to engg students
Date: 06-Mar-2010
Bangalore: Engineering students who need to do projects as part of
their course, can now buy ready made projects that small sized software
firms are selling in 'project shops', reports Shariq Iqbal of Bangalore
Mirror.
Last year, Suresh Kumar (name changed), an eighth semester engineering
student then, developed a software that could compress large files and
store them in your computer. Impressed with his innovation, the varsity
evaluators rewarded him with an A+ grade.
However according to Bangalore Mirror, three months before he submitted
his project, Suresh was on the streets of Jayanagar and Kengeri
searching for a ready-made project from the 'project shops' that have
sprung up in these areas.
In fact, a student, on condition of anonymity said, "We resort to
buying ready made projects as they are done by seasoned coders and
developers. They save us the headache and constant concern of ruining
our project; besides, they are more professional."
A walk down the streets of Jayanagar and Kengeri will take you through
shady little rooms inviting students for readymade projects created by
small-sized software companies who bank on this 'seasonal business.'
An innovative geek told Bangalore Mirror, "Buying a project might be a
trend, but I think the evaluators do understand and recognize an
original work. For those genuinely interested in developing something
on their own, I do not think there is any dearth of recognition and
appreciation."
The shopkeepers are ready to give the entire ready made project in a pen drive, as well as teach all the basics involved in the development
of the particular project, and also an FAQ bank with answers. Also
offered is a list of more than 80-odd projects there available. "Choose
the one you find interesting, collect all the intellectual material,
check everything and pay Rs. 8,000. The price is negotiable," said a
shopkeeper.
According to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Registrar
K V A Balaji who Bangalore Mirror spoke to, such incidents are
happening. "It has come to our notice that some students go out and get
their projects done. We have also noticed that there are professional
agencies which are selling projects. As it is outside our purview, we
cannot take action against such companies. Hence, we have issued a
circular to all colleges that students have to do projects only in
colleges and not go to industries outside."
Posted By : Suresh Asthana
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