I am literally bursting with information - the NBA panel comprising senior academicians from IITs, NITs and Universities was at college for the last two days. Two days of strenuous activity, a little stressful too, since the panel had hundreds of questions and also had to be taken around on a whirlwind tour of the college. One could not guess what their reaction was. Well, I can only sigh; I am also keeping my fingers crossed, because as an insider, I know the amount of hard work, sweat and hopes that have gone into the preparation for the past two months. All this, for the sake of our students.

The Alumni can take pride in the fact that they contributed in no small measure to the success of the feedback they gave to the panel, during the interaction that the panel had with the alumni and the industry. There were star guests and alumni who included Dr.Annamalai, Director of SAIL, Salem and first HOD of Metallurgy , and also an alumnae, Shri.Vijai Sharma, CEO, Jindal Steels, GM of Burn Standard, Paul of CTS and Simon of CSC, Noel of ISRO and a number of other notable members of the GCE alumni and Industry. The feedback given by Shri Vijai Sharma was the most appreciated for the comprehensiveness, completeness and effectiveness in terms of the expectations of the Panel about the role of industry. The alumni were also most sincere and appreciative in their assessment of the college. Mr. Pandian, Asst.GM, marketing (Exports) had gone that extra mile to ensure the success of the meet. The Panel wholeheartedly appreciated the feedback given at the meet.

I only wish they give a favourable confirmation and that formal accreditation is given to the college from the AICTE based on their overview.