18/09/2026
FIRST YEAR INDUCTION
PROGRAMME 2026-27 "Igniting Young Minds - From Campus to Career" Shivani Engineering College, a unit of Shivani Institutions, organized the First Year Induction Programme 2026-27 on 2 September 2026 at 10.00 a.m. at the College Auditorium, Trichy. The programme was organized to warmly welcome the newly admitted first-year students and their parents and to mark the beginning of their academic journey.
The programme was presided over by Dr. P. Selvaraj, Chairman, Shivani Institutions.
Mr. Dhinesh Khanna Ramalingam, Global Head - Customer Success, Zoho Corporation, was the Chief Guest, and Mr. Prasanna Pichai, Senior Customer Success Specialist, Zoho Corporation, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
★ Presidential Address
Delivering the Presidential Address, Dr. P. Selvaraj, Chairman, Shivani Institutions, extended his warm wishes to all the newly admitted students and their parents. He emphasized that engineering education is not merely about acquiring a degree, but about developing knowledge, skills, character, creativity and confidence.
He encouraged the students to make the best use of
the opportunities available on campus and to actively participate in academic, technical, cultural and co-curricular activities. He highlighted the importance of discipline, punctuality, hard work, teamwork and ethical values in shaping a successful professional. The Chairman also advised the students to keep themselves updated with emerging technologies and changing industry requirements. He motivated them to develop a positive attitude, innovative thinking and a spirit of continuous learning, reminding them that every achievement begins with a clear goal and consistent effort.
Addressing the parents, he expressed his gratitude for entrusting their children's education to Shivani Institutions and assured them of the institution's commitment to providing a supportive and enriching learning environment.
Chief Guest Address
The Chief Guest, Mr. Dhinesh Khanna Ramalingam, Global Head - Customer Success, Zoho Corporation, inaugurated the first-year B.E./B.Tech. classes and delivered an inspiring keynote address. He shared valuable insights into
