The inauguration ceremony of the First-Year Orientation Programme for the newly admitted students of Paavai Engineering College and Paavai College of Engineering for the academic year 2026-2027 was held on 16.09.26 at Anadha Arangam. The ceremony commenced with an invocation followed by lighting of Kuthuvilaku by Smt.Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent Paavai Institutions along with the dignitaries and students. It was followed with bhajan by the students who immersed the gathering in a divine path. Dr.K.K.Ramasamy, Director Administration, Paavai Institutions welcomed the gathering.
In the inaugural cum Presidential address, Shri.CA.N.V.Natarajan, Founder and Chairman, oPaavai Institutions addressed the students to develop their knowledge and skills and work towards achieving higher goals. He added that inaugurating such functions with the lighting of kuthuvilaku symbolizes God and divine power and he mentioned the significance of the five faces in it. He also stressed the importance of innovation, internship, industrial tie-up and collaboration with foreign universities. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining Global Standards in education, infrastructure, skill development, industry exposure and academic practices. He encouraged the students to broaden their perspectives, embrace new technologies, develop global competencies and prepare themselves to compete and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. He advised the students to make effective use of the opportunities available in the college. He introduced the Directors, Deans, Principals, COEs and Heads of various departments of Paavai Institutions.
Smt.Mangai Natarajan, Correspondent Paavai Institutions felicitated the gathering. She insisted on Paavai Culture and Mantra – Own our words and deeds. She further emphasized that Paavai Institutions strive to be a unique institution with a strong student-centric approach, where the academic, personal and professional development of every student is given due importance. She urged the students to cultivate the value of Respect Each Other, emphasizing mutual respect, discipline, teamwork and harmonious relationships among students, faculty members and staff.
The vote of thanks was given by Dr.M.Premkumar, Principal, Paavai Engineering College. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Director Admissions, Deans, Principals, Controller of Examinations, Heads of various departments, faculty members and students. The programme provided an opportunity for the new students and their parents to become familiar with the college and its academic environment. The event concluded with a note of encouragement and best wishes to the first-year students for their successful academic journey.
