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JSS STU to host Open Day on May 31, Jayciana on June 1 and 2

JSS STU to host Open Day on May 31, Jayciana on June 1 and 2

Time of India30-05-2025
Mysuru: JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), in collaboration with its constituent institution Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), will host Open Day 2025 on the SJCE campus on Saturday.
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This will be followed by the annual cultural extravaganza 'Jayciana 2025' on June 1 and 2.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, C Nataraju, principal of SJCE, said, "The Open Day is a unique opportunity for prospective students, parents, and the general public to explore the university's state-of-the-art infrastructure, academic programmes, student initiatives, and vibrant campus life." The event will be inaugurated by CG Betsurmath, executive secretary, JSS Mahavidyapeetha.
Also in attendance will be Dr AN Santosh Kumar, vice-chancellor of JSS STU, the registrar, university officials, faculty, and students.
Harish, registrar, said, "Key highlights of the Open Day include live interactions with faculty and students from all departments, campus tours and demonstrations of cutting-edge facilities, project exhibitions featuring research and innovation, thematic competitions such as poster presentations, product demonstrations, and prototype showcases centred on sustainability in environment, health, and energy, and career guidance and admission counselling for aspiring students.
The event is designed to offer a comprehensive insight into the academic and co-curricular environment at JSS STU, enabling students to make informed career decisions."
Jayciana 2025, one of South India's premier student-run cultural festivals, will be held on June 1 and 2. Seema Latkar, police commissioner of Mysuru City, will inaugurate the festival at 6pm. B Suresh, director, technical education division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and vice-chancellor AN Santosh Kumar will be present.
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On June 1, college students from across Mysuru will perform, culminating in a live concert by acclaimed Raghu Dixit. On June 2, the celebration will continue with captivating performances by vocal duo Sukriti and Prakriti Kakkar, accompanied by their musical ensemble.
Nagendra Prakash, dean, described Jayciana as "a spectacular blend of tradition, creativity, and youthful energy," promoting collaboration across institutions, disciplines, and generations.
Anil Kumar, dean, was also present.
Campus placements
Pradeep, placement officer at SJCE, announced that 90% of students secured placements through campus recruitment. Notably, Shreeya Pai, a final-year computer science student, received the highest offer of Rs 42 lakh per annum, while the average salary package stands at Rs 10 lakh.
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