“Teachers are the sculptors whose creations will be revered by all” – Kailash Satyarthi
Largest Orientation Ceremony in Rajasthan, JU Orient 2024, Held
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi were the chief guest and Accenture India’s Senior Managing Director of Human Resources, Lakshmi C, were the guest of honor.
- Over 8,000 students participated in the orientation ceremony.
Amidst new faces, new dreams, and new hopes, JECRC University held its 13th academic orientation ceremony, JU Orient 2024, marking the beginning of a bright journey for its students. Over the past two years, JU Orient has become one of the most prestigious academic ceremonies in Rajasthan. This year’s ceremony was even grander, with over 8,000 students and their parents from 28 states of India participating, with a notable 32% female student representation. JECRC is celebrating its 25th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting its dedication to providing exceptional experiential education. The university aims to continue offering the best education and opportunities to help students succeed in life and contribute to society.
This year’s ceremony featured Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi as the chief guest and Accenture India’s Senior Managing Director of Human Resources, Lakshmi C, as the guest of honor, who both guided the new students.
In her address, Lakshmi C emphasized that through hard work and dedication, students could achieve great heights. She noted the need for change in the current education system, advocating for adopting new teaching methods beyond traditional books. She encouraged students to stay curious, ask questions, and see failures as opportunities for learning and growth.
Chief Guest and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi congratulated all the students and welcomed them, urging them to leave their prejudices and hesitations behind and begin this journey with an open mind and fresh start. He stressed the importance of open-mindedness, understanding the outside world, and stepping out of one’s comfort zone. He inspired students to imagine and work towards a new world where their dreams come true, emphasizing the importance of questioning and problem-solving skills for societal advancement.
President of JECRC University, Prof. Victor Gambhir, welcomed all the students and highlighted that 52% of the new admissions were under scholarship, awarded to students scoring 75% or above in their class 12 exams. This year’s academic session has not only attracted talented students but also students from almost 28 states across the country. Additionally, 1,600 students have been admitted to JECRC’s campus hostels, providing a safe, convenient, and supportive learning environment with all modern amenities.
Vice Chairperson Arpit Agarwal mentioned that JECRC started with 163 students and has now grown to a family of 21,000 students. In its first year, 74 students were placed, and this year to date, 2,372 students have been placed in 178 companies, a testament to the trust of students and their parents in JECRC.
