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NITK Surathkal Honors 2020 and 2021 Graduates
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT-K) in Surathkal held a special event called the Ring Presentation Ceremony on 29 November 2025.
This event was for graduates who finished their studies in 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over 1,700 students received silver rings with the NIT-K emblem and their graduation year.
The ceremony was attended by important guests, including a successful alumnus who shared his story of starting a business.
The rings are a tradition that shows the lasting connection between the institute and its graduates.
NIT-K Surathkal conducted its Ring Presentation Ceremony on 29 November 2025 for 2020 and 2021 graduates.
A total of 1,731 students received silver rings, either in person or through home delivery.
The 2020 batch included 555 B.Tech, 247 M.Tech, 10 MBA, 10 MCA, 23 M.Sc., and 36 Ph.D. graduates.
The 2021 batch included 475 B.Tech, 253 M.Tech, 17 MBA, 57 MCA, 12 M.Sc., and 36 Ph.D. graduates.
The ceremony was attended by notable guests, including Madhusudhan Ekambaram, CEO and Co-founder of KreditBee, who shared his entrepreneurial journey.
- Who
- Graduates from the 2020 and 2021 batches of NIT-K Surathkal
- What
- Ring Presentation Ceremony to honor graduates
- Where
- NIT-K Surathkal campus
- When
- 29 November 2025
- Why
- To formally recognize graduates who completed their programs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Key facts
- Institute
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal
- Event
- Ring Presentation Ceremony
- Date
- 29 November 2025
- Total Students Honored
- 1,731
- 2020 Batch
- 881 students
- 2021 Batch
- 850 students
- Chief Guest
- Madhusudhan Ekambaram, CEO and Co-founder of KreditBee
- Guest of Honour
- Niranjan Mahabalappa, President of NITK Alumni Association
Quotes
Madhusudhan Ekambaram
CEO and Co-founder of KreditBee, and NIT-K alumnus
“self-belief and persistence were key factors in eventually securing support. His remarks underscored the importance of staying committed to one’s goals and continuing to prepare even when success appears delayed.”
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Niranjan Mahabalappa
President of the NITK Alumni Association
“welcomed the graduates back to campus and recalled his interactions with the batches during various student activities. He acknowledged their resilience and adaptability during the pandemic period.”
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