University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering bid farewell recently to yet another batch of engineers ready to make a difference to the world. 

Over 1,000 students from seven undergraduate and 24 post-graduate courses were felicitated by Pranab Mohanty,Additional Commissioner of Police and Badri Setlur, senior director, Cognizant Business Consulting, at the Jnana Jyothi Auditorium.

Pranab Mohanty stressed on the importance of innovation, objective thinking and being abreast of the latest technological advancements. 

He urged the students to never cease the process of learning. He said, “Ambition must be harnessed and tethered in order to succeed. Your attitude should be that of serving the people around you.”

 Badri Setlur spoke about various cutting-edge technologies, the advent of mobile technology and cloud computing. 

He urged the students, “Pursue your dreams, fame and fortune will follow”. He advised the students to keep their minds open for gaining more knowledge.

The programme concluded with the students symbolically throwing up their graduation hats, and posing for class photographs.  

Cameras flashed everywhere capturing the moments of ecstasy and memories, marking the end of four long years of a youthful college life.