Archive · 14 Aug 2026
VIT-AP University Welcomes New Students; Chancellor Calls Education Real Wealth
A university called VIT-AP held a big welcome event for new students starting in the 2026–27 school year.
Leaders, teachers, parents, and an industry expert came to talk to the students.
The special guest from a big technology company told students to explore who they are and what they can become.
He also told them to say thank you to their parents for their help.
The university's Chancellor said that education is like real treasure that no one can steal or destroy.
He said it is a special kind of wealth that grows when you share it with others.
He also said countries should spend more money on schools and colleges, asking India to invest 6% of its national income in education.
A former student of the university shared his own story about inventing a small device to find eye problems early.
In the end, the new students were encouraged to work hard, follow their dreams, and help make society better.
VIT-AP University organized a Freshers Student Orientation Programme to welcome its new batch of students for the 2026–27 academic year.
Richard King, Region Head – Academic Alliances at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Hyderabad, served as Chief Guest and urged students to discover their potential and build their identity.
Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan said education is the real wealth a person carries through life, as it cannot be washed away, destroyed, or stolen and grows when shared.
Dr. Viswanathan called on India to work toward allocating 6% of GDP to education and to expand access, citing lower Gross Enrolment Ratio compared to developed countries.
Guest of Honour Sandal Kotawala, a 2014 VIT Vellore alumnus and CEO of Alfaleaus Technology, credited the university for helping him develop a compact glaucoma-detection device (IVA).
- Who
- VIT-AP University, Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chief Guest Richard King of Tata Consultancy Services, and Guest of Honour Sandal Kotawala of Alfaleaus Technology.
- What
- A Freshers Student Orientation Programme formally welcoming the new batch of students and introducing them to the university's academic environment, opportunities, and values.
- When
- For the academic year 2026–27.
- Where
- VIT-AP University.
- Why
- To welcome incoming freshers and inspire them to pursue education and innovation, with speakers emphasizing that education is lifelong wealth and that India should invest more in higher education.
- Event
- Freshers Student Orientation Programme
- Institution
- VIT-AP University
- Academic Year
- 2026–27
- Chief Guest
- Richard King, Region Head – Academic Alliances, TCS Hyderabad
- Guest of Honour
- Sandal Kotawala, Founder & CEO, Alfaleaus Technology Pvt. Ltd.
- Presidential Address
- Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT University
- Vice Chancellor
- Dr. P. Arulmozhivarman
- Key Theme
- India should work toward allocating 6% of GDP to education