To take a walk down the corridors of nostalgia, the PCE Alumni Meet, Tech Reunion 2018, was inaugurated by Dr. Sandeep Joshi, Principal of Pillai College Of Engineering on 13th May, 2018. The meet started traditionally with the lighting of lamp by the Principal and other Alumnis. The occasion was graced by more than 350 Alumnis ranging across various batches. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal underlined and praised the achievements of Alumni of PCE in all walks/spheres of life. He felt that it was matter of great pride for PCE, New Panvel that its Alumni are holding positions of responsibility in various Government organizations, Private sector, Academic Institutions. Many of them are successful entrepreneurs providing jobs to others as well. He praised their contribution towards the growth of their Alma Mater and emphasized the need for further strengthening the linkage between the Alumni and PCE’s current students.
The Alumni meet was also attended by Registrar, HODs, and faculty and staff members of PCE. The year 2018 has been the most eventful year for Alumni of Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel. PCE formerly known as PIIT was born in the year 2000 and had only one batch of Electronics, Computers and Information Technology branch.Total strength then was only 180 students and now it has increased to more than 600. The first product of this alma mater emerged in the year 2004.
The event was followed by presentation given by Dr. Arun Pillai. Dr. Arun Pillai brought into notice about the Alumni Association formation and its importance. Further, it was debated as how to contribute through Alumni Forum.
Following objectives were defined:
- Enhance the Effectiveness of Alumni Association and increase the alumni connectivity / affinity and sense of pride.
- Creation of Career Mentor Program to help in placement of PCE products to enhance the brand image of college.
- To create a dynamic link between the Institute and Alumni at a given city/region.
- To forge a bond among the Alumni at a given city/region.
- To help the Institute in building PCE brand.
- Support from Alumni in providing better wholesome education to students.
- To enrich PCE with their experience in Professional career with regard to development ofcurriculum etc.
Formation of Alumni Association:
Following office bearers volunteered from amongst those present :
- Saurabh Bhopi, Chairman
- Apeksha Chavan, Secretary
- Anup Vanage, Treasurer
- Vishnu Nair, Member
- Akhil Menon, Member
- Pranshul Asthana, Member
- Kishor Kotal, Member
- Sumit Waghmare, Member
- Mangesh Pandit, Member
- Aniket Ranade, Member
After the presentation of Dr. Arun Pillai, the alumni were given a chance to walk down the memory lane by sharing their experiences of their college years. The alumni of the first batch (2004 pass out) shared their memories with every one it was indeed a nostalgic moment for them. The function concluded with the cake cutting by the Alumni Association members and other faculty members along with the Principal.
Venue: 7th Floor, Auditorium, Dr. K. M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus, Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel.
The eminent Alumni from 2004 batch onwards were present for the meet held on 7th Jan, 2017. The Alumni were enthusiastic and gave an overview regarding their work to the current students and faculty members.
All the alumni were felicitated by Dr. R. I. K. Moorthy, Principal, PCE, New Panvel and Dr. P. S Goyal.The Alumni interacted with the faculty members and also offered to help the current students in whichever way possible in order to make them affluent with industry culture. The Meet was successful as the Alumni appreciated the overview given by Dr. R. I. K. Moorthy about the department since inception.
The faculties appealed to the alumni to encourage and motivate the current students. Also, the alumni were ready to Mentor students through college initiative and Alumni Association. Around 30 alumni from Electronics Department attended the meet. Overall the meet was successful and fruitful results of the same will be seen in near future.
Tech Reunion 2016 was scheduled on 9th Jan, 2016. The day was filled with chirping voices from old batches to the new, recalling the memories of good old memorable days. It was an agglomeration of alumni from diverse background and was blessing for the students, faculty, and staff looking at their current position and working status. More importantly, the response they showed to call from the alumni office was remarkable and this made the day full of love, affection, and gratitude filled different colors.
Alumni meet started with formal registration of the Alumni at 10.00 a.m. An overwhelming response from the alumni was seen. More than 125 Alumni formally registered at the Alumni registration desk The Alumni were escorted to their respective departments by department faculties for laboratory visit and students interaction.
Alumni from each department had a fair and informative discussion with students and motivated them with their expertise. Students were enthusiastic to see and know many more things about these eminent alumni and questioned them about their secrets of bright future. Many alumni opined that the key reason for their success is the platform the institute provided them and the amount of support provided by the management during their study period. Furthermore, Alumni after sharing their experiences assured all kinds of help, support, and cooperation for the betterment of the students and institute as whole. The perfect dialogue between alumni and students boosted their confidence.
The reunion of the Alumni of PIIT was held on 3rd January, 2015 at Dr. K.M. Vasudevan Pillai’s campus, New Panvel. The total number of alumni registered for the event was 566 from each batch of which about 300 attended. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Vasudevan Pillai, Chairman and CEO, MES, Dr. Priam Pillai, Mr. Franav Pillai, Dr. R. I. K. Moorthy, the Principal of PIIT and Mrs Nivedita Shreyans, chief PRO of Mahatma Education Society.
The ceremony took off by the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and some of the alumni present. Introductory speech was given by Dr. Priam Pillai and Dr. R. I. K. Moorthy which as followed by the alumni from each batch speaking of his experience in the Institute.
The next session of the event included the formation of the Alumni Association. The event concluded with a DJ Night which was followed by dinner.
The reunion of the Alumni of PIIT was held on 11th January, 2014 at Hotel Four Point Sheraton, Vashi . The total number of alumni registered for the event was 371 from each batch of which about 250 attended. The occasion was graced by the presence of Dr. Vasudevan Pillai, Chairman and CEO, MES, Dr. Priam Pillai, Mr. Franav Pillai, Dr. R. I .K. Moorthy, the Principal of PIIT and Mrs Nivedita Shreyans, chief PRO of Mahatma Education Society.
The ceremony took off by the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and some of the alumni present. Introductory speech was given by Dr. Priam Pillai and Dr. R. I. K. Moorthy which was followed by the alumni from each batch speaking of his experience in the Institute.
The next session of the event included the formation of the Alumni Association. The event concluded with a DJ Night which was followed by dinner.
