Bengaluru : CMR Institute of Technology celebrated its 15^th Graduation Day ceremony at the college premise today. 1019 under graduate engineering and 196 postgraduate students participated in the ceremonial procession. Dr. Sanjay Jain, Principal CMRIT, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the achievements of the students. Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy, Chancellor, CMR University and President CMRJTadministered the Oath to the graduands. Trustees of CMR Jnanadhara Trust, Industrialist and academicians were present on the occasion.

Addressing the students the chief guest of the programme, Padma Vibhushan Dr. V.K. Aatre, Former Director General, DRDO & Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister said, “Todays budding engineers are the future of this country. They must build a vibrant nation through innovations in Science and technology. Technology can be used to install better facilities, transparent administration and to create wealth for the country. Global challenges which need immediate attention are related to energy and water security.” Further, he said creativity plays a major role in engineering a revolution. Life offers challenges and opportunity accompanies it.  Engineers must utilize their communication skills, innovative ideas to overcome them. He encouraged students to inculcate hard work and sincerity and to focus on how energy can be harnessed without causing harm to the environment.  

Abhilasha Gupta, a graduating student who got placement in a top MNC said, “I am glad that more than 700 students of my batch are placed. Experience of carrying out several projects in the college will help me to pursue research.”

On the occasion, university rank holders, best project winners, student council members of the college were felicitated for their extra-curricular activities and those who had demonstrated exemplary leadership skills throughout the year. An atmosphere of pride, happiness and excitement prevailed punctuated with rounds of applause, as students went on stage to collect their awards & certificates