Installation Ceremony of the DBCE Student Council 2026-27

Don Bosco College of Engineering always strives to inculcate a sense of responsibility and commitment among the students with their heads held high, ready to shoulder responsibilities as leaders.

An installation ceremony was organized on 19th October 2026 for the newly elected student council members for the academic year 2026-27. It was a proud moment for the elected students being invested with great responsibilities while embarking on a new journey as leaders.

Those present on the occasion were Rector, Rev. Fr. Ralin De Souza, Director, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Fernandes, Principal, Dr. Neena Panandikar, Registrar, Dr. Kala Nayak, the heads of the departments, Students Council Faculty Co-ordinator Mr. Harison Cota, Election Committee members, the cultural, sports & magazine incharges, various section heads and the newly elected student council members.

At the outset Principal, Dr. Neena Panandikar welcomed the gathering and congratulated the student council members and wished them the very best as leaders and called upon them to “uphold the values and glory of Don Bosco”. She urged the council members to read the students council guidelines handbook and to abide by the same.

Director, Fr. Wilfred Fernandes expressed happiness towards the formation of the students’ council and in his message to the council members said, “Leadership, in the Don Bosco’s way, is not about prestige, but it’s about humility and serving with responsibility, being the voice of your peers.” He further called upon them to be leaders of integrity, creativity and service.

Rector, Fr. Ralin De Souza, referring to the various young people Don Bosco chose as leaders, said in the words of Don Bosco “Leadership is service and collaboration.” He wished them success in their journey as leaders.

The student council members then received their prestigious badges at the hands of the Rector, Director, Administrator, Principal and Registrar. They were administered the oath by the Registrar, where they pledged to work earnestly and uphold the honor and glory of the institution.

The Cultural Secretary, Mr. Sandeep Sawant, the Sports Secretary Mr. Mark Fernandes and the Magazine Secretary, Ms. Anusha Shinde gave a brief overview of the tentative plan for the year 2026-27. The General Secretary Mr. Ayyan Shaikh proposed the Vote of Thanks.

The ceremony concluded with refreshments and a formal photograph.