Kolkata, August 25, 2026: Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT), a JIS Group Educational Initiative, hosted Pravesh Utsav 2026, its First Year Students’ Orientation Programme, at the Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata, marking the beginning of a new academic journey for its incoming batch.
The orientation programme brought together an impressive gathering of personalities from cinema, music, education and industry, offering students an enriching platform to gain inspiration, broaden their perspectives and understand the importance of holistic development.
The distinguished guests included Jeet, Indian actor, film producer and television presenter; Rupankar Bagchi, playback singer and music composer; Santanu Moitra, music director, score composer and musician, who joined virtually; Sardar Amrik Singh, Deputy Managing Director, JIS Group; Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group; Bidyut Majumder, Deputy Director, Business Development, JIS Group; and Prof. (Dr.) Swarup Kumar Mitra, Principal, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology.
The programme also witnessed the esteemed presence of Swami Sumanasananda Ji Maharaj, Ramakrishna Mission; Anupam Dutta, AEKA, Advisor and Partner; Avik Chakraborty, HR Manager, Cognizant Technology Solutions; Sanjay Kumar Das, Special Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of West Bengal; Jaydip Mukherjee, Founder and Managing Consultant, JM Consulting & Advisory Services; and Pawan Kumar, Senior Manager & SCM, SAP Expert.
Inspiring the Next Generation
A key highlight of Pravesh Utsav 2026 was the interaction between the distinguished guests and the newly admitted students. Drawing on their diverse professional journeys, the speakers shared valuable insights on perseverance, creativity, discipline, passion and commitment to one’s aspirations.
The engaging interactions encouraged students to look beyond conventional academic learning and develop broader perspectives on personal growth, professional excellence, innovation and lifelong learning.
The programme reflected GNIT’s continued commitment to building an educational ecosystem that goes beyond the classroom, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, innovation, leadership and a strong sense of responsibility among students.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group, said, “Pravesh Utsav marks the beginning of a transformative journey for our students as they step into a new phase of learning, discovery and personal growth. At JIS Group, we have always believed that education extends beyond academic excellence and must nurture creativity, confidence, leadership and a strong sense of purpose.”
He further added, “Through interactions with accomplished personalities from diverse fields, we have sought to inspire our students to broaden their perspectives, pursue their aspirations with determination and prepare themselves to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world.”
With Pravesh Utsav 2026, GNIT reaffirmed its focus on empowering young minds with the knowledge, confidence, values and exposure needed to shape successful careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
