Events

JKLU celebrated Engineers’ Day through ABHIYANTA 2026, a two-day programme held on 15–16 September 2026. The celebration commemorated the birth anniversary and enduring legacy of Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, while showcasing engineering as a discipline driven by curiosity, innovation, problem-solving, and the development of meaningful solutions.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. Thuraiur S. Krishnamurthy, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Indian National Academy of Engineering and Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech University, as the Chief Guest, along with Guests of Honour Dr. Vivek Kaundal, Head of Learning and Development, Tata Elxsi, and Dr. Prasun Choudhary, Founder and Director, Azisly.ai. Vice Chancellor Prof. Vijaysekhar Chellaboina welcomed the guests and addressed the gathering.

ABHIYANTA 2026 featured a diverse range of technical, creative, and professional activities designed to engage students across academic years. These included the Code 2 Career Hackathon, Coding Competition, Cyber- Thrive Workshop on Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, Technical Games, Project Showcase, Best out of Waste Competition, Poster Presentation Competition, and an alumni-industry Panel Discussion. A dedicated session on Intellectual Property Rights and Patents was also organised for faculty members, providing insights into the protection and commercialisation of research outcomes.

The celebration concluded with the Valedictory Ceremony on 16 September, with Dr. Suchandan Pal, Scientist, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, as the Chief Guest. Awards and certificates were presented to winners of the various competitions.