VNR VJIET welcomes 2,200 students through Student Induction Programme 2026
Hyderabad, Aug 7: VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology welcomed its newest batch of 2200 undergraduate students through its Student Induction Programme 2026, marking the beginning of their academic journey with an inspiring orientation designed to help students transition confidently into campus life.
The programme brought together students, parents, faculty members, and the institution’s leadership to introduce the incoming batch to VNRVJIET’s academic ecosystem, values, and culture of excellence.
Through a series of interactive sessions, students were familiarised with the institute’s academic framework, research opportunities, innovation ecosystem, student clubs, industry engagement initiatives, and support systems aimed at fostering both personal and professional growth. Students also gained insights into VJ Hub, the institute’s Section 8 incubation centre, which nurtures student entrepreneurship through incubation, mentorship, industry connect, intellectual property support with eligible startups receiving financial assistance of up to ₹5 lakh to help transform innovative ideas into successful ventures. Currently, VJ Hub supports 16 incubated startups, along with several teams under active mentorship. Over the years, the hub has nurtured numerous student- and alumni-led ventures, with 18 startups having successfully graduated from the incubation programme.
The induction programme was designed in line with the guidelines of the All India Council for Technical Education, enabling students to adapt seamlessly to the engineering curriculum while encouraging curiosity, collaboration, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning. Sessions on student well-being, mentorship, campus resources, extracurricular opportunities, and career development provided students with a comprehensive overview of life at VNRVJIET.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chennakesava Rao, Principal, VNRVJIET, said,
” The next four years are an opportunity to discover your strengths, build new skills and prepare for a rapidly evolving world. At VNR VJIET, we have created an ecosystem that combines industry-aligned education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and dedicated mentorship to help students learn beyond the classroom. We encourage every student to stay curious, think critically and make the most of every opportunity, so they graduate as skilled professionals, innovators and responsible leaders ready to make a meaningful impact.”
Addressing the gathering, Durga Prasad Kode, Retd. IPS, GS, Vignana Jyothi, said,
“College is a time to discover who you are and who you aspire to become. At VNRVJIET, we believe education goes beyond academics to shape character, values and independent thinking. We encourage our students to embrace every opportunity with discipline, curiosity and responsibility, while making the most of the freedom that college offers. Our aim is to ensure every student leaves VNR VJIET not only with knowledge and skills, but also with the confidence and character to make a positive difference to society.”
The programme also introduced students to VNRVJIET’s strong industry collaborations, centres of excellence, incubation and entrepreneurship initiatives, global engagement opportunities, and vibrant student communities that have consistently contributed to the institute’s academic and placement success.