Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Sona College graduates urged to embrace failure, positivity
Sona College of Technology held a ceremony for students who completed their studies.
The event took place in Bengaluru.
Krishna Balagurunathan told the graduates that technical knowledge is not the only thing needed for success.
He said having a good attitude, communicating well and learning soft skills are also important.
He encouraged them to spread kindness and positivity.
C. Valliappa said the institution has secured 58 patents.
Sona also said its students launched nine startups during the past year.
In total, 1,325 students received their degrees.
Sona College of Technology held its 25th Graduation Day in Bengaluru.
Krishna Balagurunathan urged graduates to develop attitude, storytelling and soft skills alongside technical knowledge.
Graduates were encouraged to create positivity and approach their careers with confidence and resilience.
Sona Institutions Chairman C. Valliappa said the institution has secured 58 patents since its first Graduation Day.
A total of 1,325 students received degrees, while Sona reported nine student startups and set a target of 50 by the next Graduation Day.
- Who
- Sona College of Technology graduates, college leaders, and Krishna Balagurunathan of Hexaware Technologies.
- What
- The college held its 25th Graduation Day and awarded degrees to 1,325 students.
- When
- The graduation ceremony was held in the January–May 2026 academic period; the exact ceremony date was not stated.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- College leaders urged graduates to build professional success through technical knowledge, attitude, soft skills, positivity and resilience.
- Institution
- Sona College of Technology
- Event
- 25th Graduation Day
- Degrees awarded
- 1,325
- Patents secured
- 58
- Student startups launched
- 9 in the past year
- Startup target
- At least 50 by the next Graduation Day
- NPTEL faculty-performance ranking
- No. 1 among more than 7,000 colleges in India in the January–May 2026 session