Highlights of Alumni Meets

Highlights of Alumni Meets

Date and Venue / Location:
14 November 2021, 11:00 AM, IST, SSBT Seminar Hall-1, Online on Microsoft Teams.

Aim / Purpose:
To foster a sense of community among alumni, while supporting a sense of connectedness back to the institution feeling.

Objectives:

  • To promote sustained sense of belonging to the alma mater among the alumni.
  • To celebrate their success and achievements, and to provide and disseminate information regarding their alma mater for years.
  • To act as a bridge between professionals for interaction on new developments in different areas of education and academics.

Participant’s Profile:
Alumni of SSBT COET, Bambhori, Jalgaon from all branches.

Description about the Program:

Shram Sadhana Engineer's Alumni Association (SEA) organized online Alumni Meet 2021–22 on 14 November 2021, at SSBT’s College of Engineering & Technology, Bambhori, Jalgaon (SSBT COET) with a motive to foster emotional bonds among present and past students.


The meet began with welcome of dignitaries, Chief Guest Mr. Saptarshi Basu, Head of Program (New mobility and Non-automotive business Continental, Singapore) and Mr. Vivek Bhatia (Facebook, California), Prof. (Dr.) G. K. Patnaik (Principal), Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Shekhawat (Vice Principal & G.B. Member) and Mr. A. C. Wani (Convener, Alumni Meet). The Convener of Alumni Meet, Mr. A. C. Wani, delivered preface speech and welcomed the alumni. He also briefed the various activities conducted by SEA throughout the year .Following the welcoming address, Prof. (Dr.) G. K. Patnaik briefed the progress, various activities, best practices and milestones achieved by SSBT COET in every field. He also enlightened the state-of-the-art developments in research and other academic programs of the Institute. Dr. Patnaik also briefed about the expectations from the Alumni and the way by which they can support their Alma matter. Mr. B. C. Kachawa, Hostel Superintendent in his speech cherished old memories with students and provided best wishes to them for future.


Chief guest Mr. Saptarshi Basu, Head of Program, New mobility and Non-automotive business Continental, Singapore and eminent Alumni of this institute praised the achievements of Alumni of SSBT COET in all walks/spheres of life. Mr. Basu address regarding the new challenges for the industries as 43% of businesses surveyed indicate that they are set to reduce their workforce due to technology integration and for that what will be the engineer’s role for emerging & declining opportunities. He briefed on top cross-cutting, specialized skills of the future and the changes we have to make in our curriculum. Another chief guest Mr. Vivek Bhatia, Facebook, California, expressed that it was matter of great pride for SSBT COET share culture and share experience develop our Alumni as entrepreneurs, top level executives in leading core companies, various government organizations, software companies and managers in Banks. He underlined that adaption and flexibility are the key topics we have to focus as an engineer.

The anchoring was done by Mr. Dinesh Puri, Assistant Professor of Computer Department. The vote of the thanks was delivered by Mr. Vijay Sangore, Assistant Professor of Chemical Department. The occasion was witnessed online by more than 100 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country and overseas.

Online Live Campus Tour:

The major attraction of this Alumni Meet is the online live campus tour. The various faculties from different places at campus with good coordination gave the complete 360 degree tour startingmain gate, security staff, cafeteria, temple, cricket ground, volleyball ground, pharmacy building, girl’s hostel, boy’s hostel, administrative building, departments, labs and much more which made everyone feel nostalgic.


Award Ceremony:

The third award ceremony for celebration of the achievements and success of Alumni by presenting awards for their outstanding contribution.

There were four award categories:

  • Best Engineer - 2021 to Er. Rajneesh Joshi, 1990 batch of Mechanical Department.
  • Best Social Personality - 2021 to Mr. Nitesh Mathur, 2003 batch of E&TC Department.
  • Best Entrepreneur - 2021 to Er. Rajesh Bhabale, 2001 batch of Chemical Department.
  • Best Entrepreneur - 2021 (Udyamita Award) to Er. Neelambika Basavraj, 2003 batch of Chemical Department.

Total 04 awards were awarded by reading their letter of appreciation.

Alumni Views:

Then along the round of introductions, the Alumni shared their ventures & experiences of the engineering profession and current scenario of industry.


The Alumni Meet closed at a very emotional note. However, everyone appreciated the efforts by the SSBT COET SEA in organizing the Meet. Overall, Alumni & the students of SSBT COET had a wonderful time at the "ALUMNI MEET 2021–22" and the Meet ended with a promise to meet again.

Mr. Amol Wani
(Alumni Coordinator)

Date: 06 February 2021

Venue: Seminar Hall 1, SSBT’s COET Bambhori, Jalgaon Online Zoom Meeting.

The chief guest of the function was Hon. Dr. Ajit Madhav Patankar Advisor, Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission - RGSTC, GoM, Consultant, Department of Atomic Energy - DAE, GoI, along with Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Wani, Principal, Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Shekhawat, Vice Principal & G.B. Member and Mr. A. C. Wani, Convener Alumni Meet.

The major attraction of this Alumni Meet is the celebration of the achievements and success of Alumni by presenting awards to our Alumni for their outstanding contribution.

There were five award categories: 1) Best Engineer – 2020 (Female Category) to Er. Sandeepa Razdan, 2003 batch of E&TC department working as Senior section Engineer Telecommunication at Indian Railways, Jammu. 2) Best Engineer – 2020 (Male Category) to Mr. Kawishwar Kalambe, 2000 Batch of Chemical department working as Division Head at Aarti Industries, Jhagadia Gujarat. 3) Best Social Personality-2020 (Nivedita Award) to Er. Mansi Patil 2014 batch Computer working in Government of India in Food and Drug department and selected as Deputy Collector in Revenue Department in Govt. of Maharashtra. 4) Best Social Personality-2020 (Male Category) to Mr. Nitin Kapadnis, 2001 Batch of Chemical department working as Deputy Commissioner, Malegaon in Govt. of Maharashtra. 5) Best Entrepreneur - 2020 (Male Category) to Er. Abhijeet Patil from Civil department working in Indian Railways.

The occasion was witnessed online by more than 220 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country and overseas. Along the round of introductions, the Alumni shared their ventures & experiences of the engineering profession and current scenario of industry.









Date: 15 September 2019

Venue: Seminar Hall 1, SSBT’s COET Bambhori, Jalgaon

The chief guest of the function was Hon. Mr. Chhabiraj Madhusudan Rane, Managing Director, Chhabi Electricals Private Limited, Jalgaon, along with Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Wani, Principal, Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Shekhawat, Vice Principal & G.B. Member, Prof. (Dr.) G. K. Patnaik, Director of Academics and Mr. A. C. Wani, Convener Alumni Meet.

In Inaugural address chief guest Mr. Chhabiraj Rane praised the achievements of Alumni of SSBT COET in all walks/spheres of life. He highlighted some of the recent developments in engineering & technology and guided students & Alumni regarding startup and successful entrepreneur.

In this Alumni Meet, awarding Alumni for their outstanding contribution was one of the main attractions. There were three categories of award: 1) Best Engineer – 2019 (Professional Achievement), 2) Best Entrepreneur - 2019 (Entrepreneurial) and 3) Best Social Personality-2019 (Social Impact). Total 09 awards were distributed, 03 in each category.

The occasion was witnessed online by more than 100 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country. The past alumni from the old batches drive the discussion about the quality education & current scenario of industry & appealed the juniors to study hard, make the use of all facilities provided by college & achieve the best future. The alumni members appreciated the developments in the various departments.

In post-lunch session, an interaction was organized for final year students with the executive alumni. The Alumni shared their ventures & experiences of engineering profession and current scenario of industry. Final year students discussed issues related to placements, recent technologies for their research and project, industrial requirements, government jobs, interview skills & higher studies. The dialogue between alumni and students boosted the confidence of our students.









Date: 15 September 2018

Venue: Seminar Hall 1, SSBT’s COET Bambhori, Jalgaon

The chief guest of the function was Hon. Mr. Lohit Matani, IPS officer & Additional S.P. of jalgaon district, Guest of Honour was Hon. Mr. Sachin Patil, Executive Engineer of PWD, Jalgaon, along with Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Wani, Principal, Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Shekhawat, G.B. Member and Mr. A. C. Wani, Convener Alumni Meet.

In Inaugural address chief guest Mr. Lohit matani felt that it was matter of great pride for SSBT that most of its Alumni are entrepreneurs, top level executives in leading core companies, various government organizations, software companies and managers in Banks. He also addressed the students regarding reading the references & should practice by writing to become fundamentally strong and perfect engineer. Enthusiastic speech was then given by guest of Honour, Mr. Sachin Patil who has given information of the new developments in engineering & technology.

The occasion was graced by more than 74 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country.

In afternoon sessions, a round table conference was organized with the executive alumni in the principal office conference hall. Alumni meet objectives were discussed in depth various issues regarding involvement of alumni in college activities. Discussion was also made regarding placements, syllabus up gradation and Industry Institute interaction.

There was a interaction of Alumni with the final year students, where the Alumni addressed the final year students regarding placements, industrial requirements, government jobs, interview skills & higher studies. There was a healthy & fruitful discussion & question answering between them. A feedback was also collected from alumni regarding the organizational aspects of the Meet and their suggestions for improvement.









Date: 10 September 2017

Venue: Seminar Hall 1, SSBT’s COET Bambhori, Jalgaon

The chief guest of the function was Hon. Dr. R. N. Khairnar renewed & senior Chartered Accountant along with Principal Dr. K. S. Wani, Dr. S. P. Shekhawat GB & CD Memberand Mr. A. C. Wani, Convener Alumni Meet.

The Alumni Meet Convener Prof. A. C. Wani welcomed the alumni and presented the report of the activities such as executive meet & others undertaken by the association since last Alumni Meets. In welcome speech principal Dr. K. S. Wani given idea of various activities of our college & the various milestone achieved by college. He briefly narrated the state-of-the-art developments in research and other academic programs of the Institute.

There was a special session of interaction of Alumni with the final year students in seminar hall, where the Alumni addressed the final year students regarding placements, industrial requirements, government jobs, interview skills & higher studies.

The occasion was graced by more than 100 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country.

There was a lunch arranged in dining hall of College Cafeteria. The conversations over lunch were hearty & warm, loud & carefree. A feedback was also collected from alumni regarding the organizational aspects of the Meet and their suggestions for improvement.









Date: 11 September 2016

Venue: Mechanical Building Seminar Hall, SSBT’s COET Bambhori, Jalgaon

The chief guest of the function was Hon. Arch. Sasikant Kulkarni LMC & GB Member, President of function Dr. R. H. Gupta LMC & GB Member along with Prof. (Dr.) K. S. Wani, Principal, Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Shekhawat, G.B. Member and Mr. A. C. Wani, Convener Alumni Meet.

In Inaugural address chief guest Arch. Sasikant Kulkarni praised the achievements of Alumni and that it was matter of great pride for SSBT that its Alumni are holding positions of responsibility in various Government organizations, PSUs, Private sector, Academic Institutions. The function was headed by the president of function speech of Dr. R.H.Gupta who given the warm blessings to all alumni come from different states & places & congrats them for their higher achievements & cherish the old sweet memories.

The occasion was graced by more than 74 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country.

This year using video conferencing the Alumni form overseas also interacted with alumni in meet and shared their views. The past alumni from the old batches drive the discussion about the quality education & current scenario of industry & appealed the juniors to study hard, make the use of all facilities provided by college & achieve the best future. The alumni members appreciated the developments in the various departments.

There was a interaction of Alumni with the final year students, where the Alumni addressed the final year students regarding placements, industrial requirements, government jobs, interview skills & higher studies.







Date: 16 September 2015

Venue: Seminar Hall 1, SSBT’s COET Bambhori, Jalgaon

The chief guest of the function was Hon. Shri. Bhalchandra Patil Leading Industrialist & Chairman of The Jalgaon People Co-operative Bank Ltd. Jalgaon along with President of function Dr. R.H.Gupta LMC Member, Arch. Sasikant Kulkarni LMC Member, Principal Dr. K.S.Wani, Dr. S.P.Shekhawat LMC Member & DOA, and Alumni Meet Convener Mr. A. C. Wani.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Shri. Bhalchandra Patil underlined and praised the achievements of Alumni of SSBT COET in all walks/spheres of life. He praised their contribution towards the growth of their Alma Mater and emphasized the need for further strengthening the linkage between the Alumni and SSBT COET Bambhori and current students.

After lunch alumni members were visited to their respective department and interacted to their teachers, staff and students. At Afternoon 3 to 5 pm there was a special session of interaction of Alumni with the final year students in AC seminar hall, where the Alumni addressed the final year students regarding placements, industrial requirements, government jobs, interview skills & higher studies. There was a healthy & fruitful discussion & question answering between them.

The occasion was graced by more than 100 Alumni ranging across various batches from various parts of the country. The Alumni Meet closed at a very emotional note. However, everyone appreciated the efforts by the COET in organizing the Meet.