
SJCET PALAI have entered a MoU with Red Hat® – the World’s largest Linux Company, to become a RedHat Academy. Through this academic partnership, Red Hat® is providing training and certification programmes in today’s most demanded globally recognized IT certifications.
Red Hat® Academy turns academic institutions into centers for enterprise-ready talent by outfitting them with Red Hat Training. This comes in the form of hands-on instruction, curriculum, labs, performance-based testing, and instructor support.
The Red Hat Academy curriculum is offered across Red Hat’s most in-demand platform, middleware, and cloud technologies.
COURSES OFFERED
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
An IT professional who has earned the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA®) is able to perform the core system administration skills required in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. The credential is earned after successfully passing the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Exam (EX200). A Red Hat® Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is able to perform the following tasks:
- Understand and use essential tools for handling files, directories, command-line environments, and documentation
- Operate running systems, including booting into different run levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines, and controlling services
- Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes
- Create and configure file systems and file system attributes, such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file systems
- Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software installation, update, and core services
- Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized directory for authentication
- Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux configuration
Fee Structure
Module 1 | Item | Standard Fees | Red Hat Academy Fee | Savings for student | % of Savings |
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SA I SA II EX200 | Exam Fees (Incl. Tax) | INR 17700 | INR 8850 | INR 8850 | 0.59 |
Material | INR 4000 | Nil | INR 4000 | ||
Training Fee; Fast track (Incl. Tax) | INR 17700 | INR 6000 | INR 11700 | 0.66 | |
Total (Per Student) | INR 39400 | INR 14850 | INR 24550 | 0.62 |
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
A Red Hat® Certified Engineer (RHCE®) is a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) who possesses the additional skills, knowledge, and abilities required of a senior system administrator responsible for Red Hat Enterprise Linux® systems. An RHCE is capable of RHCSA tasks plus the following:
- Configuring static routes, packet filtering, and network address translation
- Setting kernel runtime parameters
- Configuring an Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) initiator
- Producing and delivering reports on system utilization
- Using shell scripting to automate system maintenance tasks
- Configuring system logging, including remote logging
Configuring a system to provide networking services, including HTTP/HTTPS, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), network file system (NFS), server message block (SMB), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), secure shell (SSH) and Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Fee Structure
Module 2 | Item | Standard Fees | Red Hat Academy Fee | Savings for student | % of Savings |
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SA III | Exam Fees (Incl. Tax) | INR 17700 | INR 8850 | INR 8850 | 0.55 |
EX300 | Material | INR 2000 | Nil | INR 2000 | |
Training Fee; Fast track (Incl. Tax) | INR 17700 | INR 6000 | INR 11700 | 0.66 | |
Total (Per Student) | INR 37400 | INR 14850 | INR 22550 | 6 |
Red Hat Academy Challenge 2024 – National-Level Achievement
The Red Hat Academy at St. Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET), Palai proudly earned a Golden Medal in the Red Hat Academy India Challenge 2024, organized by Red Hat India.
This recognition was awarded for:
- Maximum participation from our students.
- Outstanding coordination throughout the competition.
- A clear demonstration of commitment to open-source learning and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Winners of Red Hat India Challenge from SJCET, Palai
Mr. Blesson Karikulammalayil Tomy and Mr. Jameson Joseph of B.Tech CSE won 2nd Prize and Mr. Midhun Jomi and Mr. Alex George of B.Tech CSE won 3rd Proze.
Red Hat Academy Workshop on AI, Cloud, and DevOps
St. Joseph’s College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET), Palai, in collaboration with Red Hat and ipsr solutions limited, successfully hosted the AI-Integrated Career Acceleration Workshop on Cloud and DevOps on 25 March 2025. The workshop aimed to empower students with industry-ready skills by exploring the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Cloud and DevOps frameworks. It also provided a platform for students to connect with industry experts and gain valuable career guidance.
Resource Persons
- Dr. Mendus Jacob – MD & CEO, ipsr solutions limited; Director, Valin Technologies (UK, USA, Canada); Professor & Director of MCA, Marian College, Kuttikkanam.
- Mr. Amel Mathai – Senior Manager, Technical Delivery, Red Hat Training & Certifications (India & South Asia).
- Mr. Szen John Providence – Visiting Faculty, Marian College, Kuttikkanam; Manager of Technical Services, IPSR.
Workshop Highlights
- Insights into AI integration in Cloud and DevOps.
- Discussion on career paths and industry trends in IT.
- Real-world perspectives from expert practitioners.
- Interactive sessions with student Q&A.
Red Hat Academy Challenge – 2022


Ms. Amala Maria Kurvilla of B.Tech CSE bagged third prize & Ms. Anitta Siby, B.Tech CSE, came under top 10 participants in the contest. Red Hat Academy of SJCET Palai, has won 2nd prize for maximum students registration.

WORKSHOPS
National Webinar on ‘Accreditation and Placement benefits by establishing RHA in HEIs’
The Red Hat academy of SJCET Palai, in association with Red Hat India, conducted a National Webinar to academic institutes in India on “Accreditation and Placement Benefits by establishing Red Hat Academies in HEIs” on 03 June 2021.


ACHIEVEMENTS
Winner of RedHat Academy India Challenge-Hatathon 2019 Mr. Gilbert Tom, MCA Department

St.Joseph’s College of Engineering & Technology, Palai was awarded bronze Medal for the active participation of the college for the Red Hat India Challenge, 2019.

Students shortlisted to the Final Round of RedHat Academy India Challenge-Hatathon 2019
Student Name |
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Noel Philip |
Vivek B |
Kiran Mathew |
Abin Bijo |
Joel Thaiparambil |
Gilbert Tom |
Students shortlisted to the final round of Red Hat Academy India Challenge Hatathon Competition,2020.
Student Name |
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Nikhit S |
Amal Sebastian |
Augustine S Aykara |
Chrisbin Sunny |
Justine Francis |
Sandra Stephen |
Nibin Sabu Thomas |
CERTIFICATION
Introduction to OpenShift Applications
About the course : Red Hat® OpenShift® Container Platform is a containerized application platform that allows enterprises to accelerate and streamline application development, delivery, and deployment on-premise or in the cloud. As OpenShift and Kubernetes continue to become widely adopted, developers are increasingly required to understand how to develop, build, and deploy applications with a containerized application platform.
DO101 – Introduction to OpenShift Applications 4.6
Batch 1: 2024-25
- Abin Mathew Sunny
- ALEX GEORGE
- Amalu Soney
- Anna Mariya
- Blesson Karikulammalayil Tomy
- Devika K M
- Jameson Joseph
- Joeson Stanes
- Karthik Krishnan
- Merin Sebastian
- Midhun Jomi C
- Sneha Shaji
- Riya Mariya George
- Rohith R
- RUTH ISSAC
- Tesna Treesa Benny
RH124 – Red Hat System Administration I 9.3
Batch 1: 2024-25
- Aaron Manoj
- Abhijith Mohanan
- Abhishek P
- Abina Mary
- Minnu Mathew
- Agnus Jose
- Ajal Jose
- Alan Roy
- Alene Jose
- Alen Joji
- ALEX GEORGE
- Anita Mary Joseph
- Anna Byju
- Annjala Shaji
- Annu Robin
- Antony Raju
- Anumol V S
- Archana P S
- Aromal M S
- Ayswaryalakshmi R
- Ayush Joseph
- Baina Elsa
- Bijal Benny
- Binil Vincent
- Blesson Karikulammalayil Tomy
- Dayona Sebastian
- Deyona Shaji
- Diya Benny
- Doney Siby
- Emitta Mathew
- Anna Rose Thomas
- Jeeva George
- Jestin Eapen
- Jeswin Sabu
- Jibin Gigi
- JISTO THOMAS
- John Joseph
- Kavya Sanil
- Linto Mathew Joy
- Lulu S Thekkel
- Manu Emmanuel
- Maria Maju
- Maria Rose
- MILKA JOSEPH
- Mohamed Ashhar
- Mohammed Aneesh
- Namita Jolly
- Nanda Gopan
- Niranjana S Nair
- Prapanch J
- Prince Ani
- Rijo Joshy
- Sarya Sajeev
- Sharon Robert
- Shaun Varghese
- Sherin Mariya James
- Siya Joe
- Sreebala Babu
- Thomas Varghese
- Tom Sibu
RH124 – Red Hat System Administration I 9.3
Batch 2: 2024-25
- Divya Mary Francis
- JOE BOBAN
- Liya Tony M
- Mariya Michael
- Nayana Tony
- Amalu Soney
RH134 – Red Hat System Administration II 9.3
Batch 1: 2024-25
- Divya Mary Francis
- JOE BOBAN
- Soney Amalu
DO101 – Introduction to OpenShift Applications 4.6
Batch 1 : 2023-2024 Openshift
- Abhirami Vinod
- Abina Mary
- Minnu Mathew
- Aditya Suresh
- Ajay T M
- Ajo Jojo
- Akhilka A
- Akshara Anilkumar
- Akshay Unni
- Amal Manoj
- Amalu Jose
- Anju Sunny
- Anna Rose Thomas
- Anna Byju
- Annu Robin
- Archana P S
- Aromal M S
- Asanantha Krishnan
- Ashwin TR
- Aswin MS
- Bijal T Benny
- Blesson Karikulammalayil Tomy
- Cathy Tomson
- Dayona Sebastian
- Devikrishna S
- Deyona Shaji
- Diya Benny
- Edwin Joseph
- Jerry James
- Jose Thomas2026
- Kavya Nandana
- Keerthana KB
- Lakshmi Prasannan
- Lulu S Thekkel
- Maria Maju
- Merin Babu
- Midhun Jomi C
- MILKA JOSEPH
- Namita Jolly
- Noel Jacob
- Ponnu Augustine
- Prince Abraham
- Prince Ani
- Roshan Thomas
- Sandrakrishna PS
- Sarya Sajeev
- Siya Joe
- Surya Chempakathil
- Tobin K Tomy
- Tom Sibu
DO101 – Introduction to OpenShift Applications 4.6
Batch 2 : 2023-2024 Openshift
- Abin B
- Arun M K
- Jayakrishnan KV
- Ron Thomas Roy
- Vishnu CB
DO101 – Introduction to OpenShift Applications 4.6
Batch 1: 2022-2023 Openshift
- Adwaith M
- Ajai Sankar Hareesh
- Ajay Johny
- Akash Vijay
- Alphy George
- Anitha P Benny
- Anna Jose
- Anu Mathew
- Ashly rose Antony
- Jibbin Jacob Daniel
- JOSEPH JACOB
- Juna Teres Martin
- Justin Jolly
- KARUN CHERY JAMES
- Megha Rajesh
- Navya Saju
- RINTA MARIA RAJU
- Sandra Maria Jose
- Saranya S Nair
- Swathilekshmi S
- Sweety Sonny
- Taniya Thomas
- Tomin Joy
DO101 – Introduction to OpenShift Applications 4.6
Batch 2: 2022-2023 Openshift
- Celcia George
- Hridya Mathew
- Jebin Tom
- Nayana Tony
- Sonu Thomas Shaji
- Tini Treesa Joseph
RHCE Certifications & Internships 2020-21
Certifications
No | Name | Student / Faculty member | Department |
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1 | Saranya S | Student | CSE |
2 | Sebin Byju | Student | CSE |
3 | Rhea Salih | Student | CSE |
4 | Respa R S | Student | CSE |
5 | Rohann Tom Soney | Student | CSE |
6 | Riya Theresa Abraham | Student | CSE |
7 | Lija Joy | Student | CSE |
Internships
Student name | Internship Area | Course | Branch |
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Anjana C V | Data Analytics using Python | M.Tech | CSE |
Anjana Ravi | Data Analytics using Python | M.Tech | CSE |
Gargi N R | Data Analytics using Python | M.Tech | CSE |
Renju Renjith | Data Analytics using Python | M.Tech | CSE |
Shilpa Shiva | Data Analytics using Python | M.Tech | CSE |
RHCSA Certification 2017-18
19 students from B. Tech CSE and MCA department and 3 faculty member of SJCET, Palai successfully completed RHCSA certification during the academic year 2017-18. Click edit button to change this text.
No | Name | Student / Faculty member | Department |
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1 | Anish Augustine K | Faculty | MCA |
2 | Prince Abraham | Faculty | CSE |
3 | Prince V Jose | Faculty | CSE |
4 | Anju K Cherian | Student | CSE |
5 | Irene Johnson | Student | CSE |
6 | Tony Benny | Student | CSE |
7 | Gilbert Tom | Student | CSE |
8 | Vivek B Pillai | Student | CSE |
9 | Sharon Shilpa Philip | Student | CSE |
10 | Shyamjith S A | Student | CSE |
11 | Roshan Robin | Student | CSE |
12 | Akshaykrishna K. G | Student | CSE |
13 | Laveena George | Student | CSE |
14 | JoyalBabu | Student | CSE |
15 | Noel Philip | Student | CSE |
16 | Tezzy Thomas | Student | CSE |
17 | Stephy Jolly | Student | CSE |
18 | Allen James | Student | CSE |
19 | Anoop JoelSaji | Student | CSE |
20 | Roni K James | Student | CSE |
21 | John Philip | Student | CSE |
RHCE Certification 2018-19
9 students successfully completed RHCE certification during the academic year 2018-19.
No | Name | Student / Faculty member | Department |
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1 | Anish Augustine K | Faculty | MCA |
2 | Prince Abraham | Faculty | CSE |
3 | Prince V Jose | Faculty | CSE |
4 | Anju K Cherian | Student | CSE |
5 | Irene Johnson | Student | CSE |
6 | Tony Benny | Student | CSE |
7 | Gilbert Tom | Student | CSE |
8 | Vivek B Pillai | Student | CSE |
9 | Sharon Shilpa Philip | Student | CSE |
10 | Shyamjith S A | Student | CSE |
11 | Roshan Robin | Student | CSE |
12 | Akshaykrishna K. G | Student | CSE |
13 | Laveena George | Student | CSE |
14 | JoyalBabu | Student | CSE |
15 | Noel Philip | Student | CSE |
16 | Tezzy Thomas | Student | CSE |
17 | Stephy Jolly | Student | CSE |
18 | Allen James | Student | CSE |
19 | Anoop JoelSaji | Student | CSE |
20 | Roni K James | Student | CSE |
21 | John Philip | Student | CSE |