| Date | May 16th, 2026 |
| Venue | Auditorium, 9th Floor |
| Resource Person | Dr. Ashok Khade and Dr. Jagdish W. Bakal |
| Faculty Coordinator | Ms. Dipti Patil Ms. Akanksha Patil Ms. Pooja Patil |
| Department | Computer Engineering |
| Event Objective | To formally confer degrees and recognize the academic achievements of graduating students in the presence of faculty, parents, and dignitaries. To celebrate and motivate graduates as they transition into their professional careers or higher studies, reinforcing institutional values and accomplishments. |
| Event Outcome | Graduates receive official degrees/certificates and gain a sense of pride, accomplishment, and belonging to the institution. Strengthened connection between graduates and the institution, encouraging alumni engagement and positive institutional reputation. |
Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology has organized “Convocation Ceremony for the batch 2025”, a programme to facilitate, consolidate and coordinate on 16th May, 2026 at the 9th floor auditorium for the students of 2024-2025 where more than 2000 graduates attended the ceremony. We also welcomed our esteemed Guest of Honour Dr. Ashok Khade is an Indian entrepreneur and the managing director of DAS Offshore Engineering Private Limited for our Degree distribution ceremony. The event was graced by their parents, relatives and friends. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks and the National Anthem.
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The ceremony started by Sarawati Vandana and lighting of the lamp. Dr. Jagdish W. Bakal, Principal of Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology and our guest Dr. Ashok Khade guided the graduates through their speech and handed the degree certificate to the graduates along with other dignitaries. Dr. Jagdish W. Bakal, Principal, PHCET, delivered an inspiring address emphasizing the importance of graduation and lifelong learning to the students.