Freshers’ Day 2026 Celebrated at Narasaraopeta Engineering College
Narasaraopeta Engineering College (Autonomous) celebrated Freshers’ Day 2026 with enthusiasm as second-year students welcomed the newly admitted first-year students into the NEC family.
The programme began with an NCC parade, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the distinguished guests.
The occasion was attended by Hon’ble Member of Parliament Sri Lavu Sri Krishna Deva Rayalu, Hon’ble MLA Dr. Chadalawada Aravinda Babu, and Sri M. Jaya Krishna, IAS, Municipal Commissioner of Tirupati and a distinguished alumnus of Narasaraopeta Engineering College.
Management Welcomes and Guides Students
Addressing the gathering, Chairman Sri M. V. Koteswara Rao advised students to set clear goals and work hard to achieve them. He wished them success in their studies and future careers.
Principal Dr. S. Venkateswarlu spoke about the college’s focus on quality technical education, discipline, moral values and human values. He also highlighted the achievements of NEC alumni who have gone on to become IAS officers, defence personnel, public representatives, entrepreneurs and professionals in various sectors.
Secretary Sri Mittapalli Ramesh Babu thanked the guests for attending the programme and encouraged students to approach their academic goals with dedication and hard work.
Vice Chairman Sri Mittapalli Chakravarthi asked students to take inspiration from the achievements and experiences of the distinguished personalities present at the event. He stressed the importance of discipline, perseverance and commitment throughout their college years.
Sri Kishore Kumar encouraged students to make good use of the opportunities available at college, both in academics and in personality development. Sri M. V. Satyanarayana spoke about the importance of gratitude towards society and urged faculty members to recognise and nurture the individual talents of their students.
Distinguished Guests Share Their Advice
Delivering the keynote address, Sri M. Jaya Krishna, IAS, spoke about the role of discipline, hard work, dedication and perseverance in achieving success. He described college as the foundation of a student’s future and advised students to set clear goals, prepare a roadmap and work towards becoming responsible citizens who contribute to society.
Hon’ble MLA Dr. Chadalawada Aravinda Babu encouraged students to develop a clear vision for their future and pursue their ambitions with determination and sincere effort.
Hon’ble MP Sri Lavu Sri Krishna Deva Rayalu discussed the Government’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme and its role in reducing the financial burden on students. He also spoke about concerns surrounding employment opportunities as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance.
He advised students to build strong fundamentals while keeping their knowledge of emerging technologies and practical applications up to date. He emphasised the importance of understanding problems and finding innovative solutions, telling students, “Every student is the hero of his or her own life.”
Cultural Performances Mark the Conclusion
Following the speeches, the college management felicitated the distinguished guests with shawls and mementoes. Students then presented cultural performances, bringing the Freshers’ Day celebrations to a close.
The programme welcomed the new students to NEC and offered them guidance from the college management and distinguished guests as they begin their engineering education.
