Inaugural Ceremony of the 3rd Student Induction Programme (SIP) 2025

School of Technology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong

Shillong, August 25, 2025 – The School of Technology (SOT), in active collaboration with the Universal Human Value (UHV) Cell, successfully inaugurated the 3rd Student Induction Programme (SIP) 2025 at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. Organized as per the mandate of the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the programme is designed to welcome and orient newly admitted students of B.Tech, B.Arch, and M.Tech programmes across SOT departments, including Electronics & Communication Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Information Technology, Architecture, and Nanotechnology.

The two-week-long programme, scheduled from August 25 to September 10, 2025, aims to equip first-semester students with the academic, social, and ethical foundations essential for a successful journey at NEHU. The SIP includes a range of AICTE-prescribed modules, such as physical activities, creative arts, universal human values, literary activities, proficiency enhancement modules, entrepreneurship and business sessions, lectures by eminent personalities, local area visits, and familiarization with local cultures and languages and departmental innovations.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sumarbin Umdor, as the Chief Guest, alongside Registrar In-charge, Prof. Saurabh Kumar Dixit, Dean of Students’ Welfare, Prof. R.L. Nongkhlaw, Finance Officer In-charge, Prof. S. Mitra, and Dean of the School of Technology, Prof. Md. I. Hussain.

The event began with a warm welcome address by Dr. Shruti Shukla, University Coordinator of the UHV Cell, highlighted the significance of the SIP in helping students adapt to university life. She reminded students that challenges are part of the growth process, saying:

“There might be moments of discomfort as you step out of your comfort zone, but remember — these challenges are stepping stones to growth and success.”

Prof. Md. I. Hussain, Dean of SOT, praised the UHV Cell for its efficient organization of the event in a short timeframe. He stressed that SIP goes beyond mere orientation, encouraging students to forge strong peer and faculty connections, actively engage in both academic and co-curricular activities, and maintain the values upheld by the university.

Prof. S. Mitra, Finance Officer In-charge, spoke about the importance of such programmes in bridging the human values gap and shaping students into not only skilled professionals but also socially responsible individuals. Registrar In-charge, Prof. Saurabh Kumar Dixit, urged students to make the best use of NEHU’s diverse resources, ranging from advanced laboratories and e-library facilities to sports, entrepreneurship, and innovation hubs.

Addressing the students, Prof. R.L. Nongkhlaw, Dean of Students’ Welfare, encouraged them to see NEHU as their second home. He assured students of full support in adapting to cultural and linguistic differences and strongly reiterated the university’s commitment to maintaining a ragging-free environment on campus.

In his keynote address, Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sumarbin Umdor, inspired students to embrace challenges and utilize every opportunity available at the university. Sharing success stories of NEHU alumni who are excelling across the globe, he remarked:

“Struggle now and enjoy the rest of life.”

He applauded the efforts of the SOT and UHV Cell teams for designing a comprehensive and enriching induction programme for the benefit of the new students.

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Samrat Paul, Co-Coordinator of the UHV Cell, who expressed gratitude to the university administration, faculty members, AICTE, resource persons, and, most importantly, the newly inducted students — the primary beneficiaries of this programme. The SIP-2025 is expected to foster a sense of belonging, nurture personal and academic growth, and prepare students to contribute positively to both the university and society during their academic journey at NEHU.