Students showcase innovative projects at Open Day 2025 held at VVCE
A large number of students and their parents participated in the Open Day 2025 hosted by Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) in the city on Sunday.
The Open Day 2025 not only offered the visiting students an insight into engineering education and various career opportunities, but also gave the students of the college an opportunity to showcase their innovative projects across various engineering streams.
Chief executive officer and chief scientist of Prosetta Bioinformatics, M. Dharmaprasad; associate vice-president of Infosys, Mysuru, K.S. Sunder; co-founder and director of PravegaSemi, Bengaluru, Rahul Deshpande; and nodal officer of the State government's CET Cell, Udaya Shankar, were present.
A statement issued by the organisers stated that Dr. Dharmaprasad, in his keynote address, encouraging students to choose institutions that not only offered academic excellence, but also fostered responsible citizenship, leadership qualities, and personal growth.
Similarly, Mr. Sundar was quoted as emphasising the significance of problem-based learning, business transformation in engineering, and inter-disciplinary education. 'He emphasised the evolving role of engineers in solving societal issues and urged the students to remain adaptable in a dynamic global job market.'
Mr. Rahul Deshpande was quoted as advising the students to 'prioritise critical thinking and exploring emerging engineering domains'. He also stressed the importance of gaining holistic knowledge rather than being limited to technical expertise alone.
In the press statement, Mr. Udaya Shankar provided information relating to the CET counselling process while addressing admission-related queries and highlighting common mistakes made by students. He also offerred guidance on entering mock data accurately.
Principal of VVCE B. Sadashive Gowda elaborated on a variety of engineering programmes that were on offer while speaking about the importance of accreditations like NBA and NAAC, national rankings such as NIRF, and the influence of social impact when selecting course streams. He also discussed the seat allocation process and reiterated the institution's core values in engineering education.
The event included a panel discussion on the relevance of engineering education to industry needs, the evolution of knowledge domains, and the importance of academia-industry collaboration.
A key attraction at the event was the CET mock open booth, which is an interactive booth that helped participants make informed slot selections, the statement noted.
The exhibition held on the occasion featured a total of 80 student projects that showcased innovations across various engineering fields such as sensors, bio medical engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, robotics and sustainable engineering, demonstrating their real-world applications and relevance, said the press statement.
Secretary of Vidyavardhaka Sangha P. Vishwanath attended the event. The president of Vidyvardhaka Sangha, Gundappa Gowd, presided over the function.
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