Pokhara, September 16, 2026: The School of Engineering at Pokhara University held an orientation program for newly admitted undergraduate students of Batch 2083, familiarizing them with the University’s academic, examination, internship, placement, counseling, and library systems.
The orientation program was attended by more than 300 participants. The program was chaired by Prof. Dr. Binaya Kumar Mishra, Director of the School of Engineering, while Prof. Rajesh Kumar Thagurathi, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, attended as the Chief Guest.
The event opened with a welcome address by Dr. Rammani Adhikari, Coordinator of the Orientation Program and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology (BEIT) Program. He welcomed the Chief Guest, guests, faculty members, staff, guardians, and students, and provided an overview of the School’s academic environment and undergraduate engineering programs.
Following the welcome address, Er. Manoj Kumar Singh, Deputy Controller, briefed students on the University’s examination procedures and academic assessment system. Students were introduced to the University’s library services. Mr. Hemanta Raj Kandel presented the facilities available at the Central Library in Block A, while Mr. Durga Prasad Acharya described the services offered at the library in Block B. Er. Rajendra Aryal, Coordinator of the Internship, Placement and Counseling Cell, explained internship procedures and requirements, highlighting their importance in developing practical knowledge, professional skills, and career readiness. A newly admitted student, representing the incoming batch, shared the expectations of the newly admitted students for their four-year academic journey and their future careers in engineering.
In his motivational address, Chief Guest Prof. Rajesh Kumar Thagurathi outlined the duties and responsibilities students will undertake during their four-year academic journey. He emphasized the importance of discipline, academic integrity, professional ethics, responsibility, continuous learning, and active participation in academic and extracurricular activities. He also reminded students of their future responsibilities as engineers and professionals, as well as their role in contributing to society and the nation.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Dr. Binaya Kumar Mishra. He emphasized the important role guardians play in supporting students throughout their academic careers and noted that effective cooperation between guardians and the School can improve students’ academic performance and contribute to the delivery of quality engineering education.
Senior students Mr. Anup Pantha and Ms. Aachal Sigdel served as the Masters of Ceremony.