The ceremony was attended by Dr. M. Dhanamjaya, Registrar; Dr. Beena G., Registrar (Evaluation); Dr. K. S. Narayanaswamy, Pro Vice Chancellor; Dr. Y. Ramalingareddy, Pro Vice Chancellor; Dr. Shubha A., Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies and REVA Business School; Dr. Bharathi S. H., Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology; and Dr. Raghu C. N., Dean, EEE, Mechanical, Civil and Agricultural Engineering. Staff members, faculty and students were also present.
Addressing the newly admitted postgraduate students, Dr. Shyama Raju emphasised the greater responsibility associated with pursuing higher education. He encouraged them to become role models for undergraduate students and the wider university community. Stressing the importance of self-learning, practical exposure and innovation, he urged students to engage actively with faculty members and make the learning process interactive.
He also highlighted the value of curiosity, individual initiative and exploring opportunities beyond the classroom, noting that these qualities would help students make the most of their academic experience at REVA University.
Welcoming the students as friends, Registrar Dr. M. Dhanamjaya said postgraduate education brings greater maturity and equips students to handle challenges with confidence. Reflecting on the changing educational landscape, he described AI as 'All Inclusive', emphasising the importance of bringing artificial intelligence and inclusiveness together.
He encouraged students to continuously upgrade their skills, work on their personalities and strengthen their knowledge and communication abilities to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving world.
During the introduction to the postgraduate programmes and the university's student-centric facilities, Dr. Shubha A. urged students to remain curious and embrace the process of unlearning and relearning. She highlighted REVA NEST, the university's business incubation centre, and Manodhaara, its counselling centre, along with the range of facilities and support systems available to students.
Dr. K. S. Narayanaswamy highlighted the opportunities provided by REVA University for developing in-depth domain knowledge, pursuing research and innovation, building interdisciplinary capabilities and cultivating integrity and professional ethics.
Dr. Beena G. urged students to become mindful consumers of knowledge and data. She emphasised the importance of critically evaluating information, particularly in an environment characterised by information overload.
Established in 2012, REVA University has developed a portfolio of 41 postgraduate programmes across Engineering, Architecture, REVA Business School, Commerce, Liberal Studies, Legal Studies and Science and Technology. The university offers a multidisciplinary learning environment focused on academic excellence, research, innovation and holistic development.
The inauguration of the 2026–28 postgraduate batch marks the start of a new academic phase for students pursuing advanced education across these disciplines. The university's focus on research, interdisciplinary learning, professional ethics and student support is intended to help them deepen their expertise, broaden their perspectives and prepare for future opportunities and challenges.
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