Surathkal: The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal conducted its annual Ring Presentation Ceremony yesterday evening, on 24.04.2026, at the NITK Surathkal campus, with 2,100 graduating students receiving silver rings engraved with the NITK emblem and their year of graduation — a symbol of their lifelong connection to the institute.
The tradition, initiated by Prof. A.S. Adke over fifty years ago, is unique in India. Faculty members personally present each student with the ring, uniting NITKians across generations and across the world. This year's recipients span a range of programmes, including B.Tech (988), M.Tech (708), MCA (67), MBA (75), MSc Physics (34), MSc Chemistry (34), M.Tech Research (40), and PhD (154).
The ceremony was graced by Padma Shri awardee and distinguished NITK alumnus Dr. Kota Ullas Karanth, Emeritus Director, Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bengaluru, as Chief Guest, and was presided over by Prof. B. Ravi, Director of NITK. The event also witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Prof. Govinda Raj Mandela, Dean of Students Welfare; Prof. Dwarakish, Dean of Academics; along with Associate Deans, functionaries, faculty, and staff of NITK Surathkal.
In his address, Dr. Karanth drew a thought-provoking parallel between wildlife science and engineering, describing conservation biology as an applied science that — much like engineering or medicine — uses fundamental principles to solve real-world problems. He outlined three often-overlooked pillars of wildlife conservation: the recovery of endangered species, the protection of communities from animal conflict, and the sustainable use of wildlife to support local societies. He stressed that rigorous field data, not sentiment alone, is what drives effective conservation. He also shared his perspectives on eco-modernism and the concept of sustainable landscapes as frameworks for modern conservation practice.
Prof. B. Ravi, in his presidential address, reflected on NITK's unique privilege of being nestled between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, and the opportunities this affords students to remain connected with the natural world. He noted that alumni from four- and five-decades past continue to wear their rings with pride, underscoring the ceremony's enduring significance. Prof. Ravi congratulated the graduating batch and extended his best wishes to students pursuing placements, higher studies, research, entrepreneurship, or any path they choose to follow.
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