P.E.S. College of Engineering awards degrees to 972 students

A total of 972 students, including 829 undergraduate and 143 postgraduate students, received their degrees at the 17th Graduation Day of P.E.S. College of Engineering in Mandya on Saturday.

The degrees were awarded to students of the 2025-26 academic year at the ceremony presided over by People’s Education Trust (R) president K.S. Vijay Anand.

Addressing the graduates, Mr. Anand stressed the need to embrace technological advancements while remaining rooted in cultural heritage, ethical values and traditions. He said students should go beyond acquiring academic qualifications and focus on research, innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development to keep pace with emerging technologies.

K. Chidananda Gowda, former Vice-Chancellor of Kuvempu University, called upon graduates to strengthen their understanding of fundamental concepts and technical knowledge while making responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

He urged students to learn from failures, upgrade their skills and remain socially responsible.

Eight undergraduate and four postgraduate first-rank holders for 2025-26 were felicitated at the ceremony. Sri K.V. Shankare Gowda Endowment Medals for overall first rank were awarded to Sudarshan K. (undergraduate programme), Tanushree G.P. (MBA) and Jahnavi K.M. (MCA).

Janatha Education Trust (R) secretary S.L. Shivaprasad and college principal Vinay S. were present. Members of the governing council, faculty, staff, parents and graduating students attended the ceremony.