Nitte University awards BTech degrees to 1,148 students at second session of 16th Annual Convocation

Mangalore Today News Network

Nitte, Nov 7, 2026: Nitte (Deemed to be University) held the second session of its 16th Annual Convocation at the Nitte campus on Saturday, awarding Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degrees to 1,148 students from various disciplines. Meritorious students from different branches were also honoured with gold medals in recognition of their academic achievements.

Delivering the convocation address, Padma Shri awardee Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, former Director of DRDL-DRDO, Vice-Chancellor of S-VYASA University, Bengaluru, and former Vice-Chancellor of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, said that a convocation was not merely a degree-awarding ceremony but a milestone marking years of hard work, learning, laboratory experience, examinations and challenges.

He said graduation marked the beginning of new opportunities and responsibilities. Urging students to use their knowledge and abilities for the development of society and the nation, he said graduates had a responsibility to contribute to nation-building after shaping themselves through education.

Dr. Rao also highlighted the significant sacrifices, expectations, encouragement and patience of parents and family members behind every student’s success. He urged graduates to recognise and respect the efforts made by their families to support their education. He appreciated Nitte’s contribution to academic excellence, social responsibility and national development.

Speaking on the occasion, Nitte (Deemed to be University) Pro Chancellor Prof. M. Shantaram Shetty congratulated the graduates and urged them to make effective use of the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic journey. He emphasised the importance of upholding strong values alongside professional achievements and contributing meaningfully to society.

Presiding over the ceremony, Nitte Chancellor Vishal Hegde said education should not be limited to earning degrees but should help develop knowledge, values and a sense of social responsibility among students. He encouraged the graduates to apply what they had learnt at the institution in their professional lives and become responsible contributors to society.

Dr. Satish Kumar Bhandary, Vice-President of the ISR-CRL Division of Nitte University; Rohit Poonja, Administrator of the Bengaluru campus; Viren Hegde, Trustee of Nitte Group of Institutions; Prof. Dr. Omeed Ansari, Executive Council member; Prof. Sandeep Shastry, Vice-President of the Bengaluru campus; Registrar Dr. Harsha Halahalli; Controller of Examinations Dr. Prasad B. Shetty; Controller of Examinations of the Bengaluru campus Dr. Prashanth V., along with heads of various colleges, directors of departments and members of the Academic Council, were present.

Dr. Subrahmanya Bhat K., Controller of Examinations at Nitte Off-Campus Centre, led the convocation procession and presented the list of graduating students. Nitte University Vice-Chancellor Prof. M.S. Moodithaya welcomed the gathering. Associate Professors Dr. Grinell D’Mello and Dr. Sneha Nayak compered the programme.