The National Science Day Celebration 2026 was organized with great enthusiasm at Dr. D. Y. Patil Technical Campus (DYPTC), Varale–Talegaon, Pune for First Year Engineering students by the Department of Engineering Sciences. The event aimed to nurture scientific temperament, creativity, innovation, and technical skills among students.
National Science Day holds special significance as it commemorates the historic discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman, which marked a major milestone in scientific research. The celebration inspired students to develop a scientific outlook, research aptitude, and strong problem-solving abilities, encouraging them to contribute to innovation and nation-building.
Student Participation and Exciting Competitions
The event witnessed active participation from around 250 students, who enthusiastically engaged in various academic and creative activities. These competitions provided an excellent platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas, technical knowledge, and communication skills.
The key activities included:
- Project Exhibition
- Model Presentation
- Poster Presentation
- Science Quiz Competition
- Debate Competition
- Reel Making Competition
These activities encouraged students to think creatively, work collaboratively, and present their ideas with confidence.
Inspiring Leadership and Guidance
The program was inaugurated by Principal Dr. S. D. Shirbahadurkar in the presence of Dr. Yogesh Gurav (Dean), Prof. Abhijeet Shinde (HOD), and other Heads of Departments.
During the event, the Principal appreciated the sincere efforts of the students and encouraged them to explore science and technology with curiosity and dedication.
The celebration was also graced by Honorable CEO Adv. Anuja Patil, who motivated students through her inspiring words. She appreciated their creativity and innovation and highlighted the importance of scientific thinking, teamwork, and ethical values in shaping responsible engineers and future leaders.
Dedicated Efforts of the Engineering Science Department
The successful organization of the event was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the Engineering Science Department. Special appreciation goes to:
- Prof. Pornima Gaikwad
- Prof. Reshma Mulani
for their excellent coordination, commitment, and contribution in making the celebration successful.
The institution also expresses heartfelt gratitude to Chairman Dr. Sushant Patil, CEO Adv. Anuja Patil, Principal, Dean, and all faculty members for their continuous guidance and support.
Inspiring Future Innovators
The National Science Day Celebration 2026 proved to be an inspiring, informative, and knowledge-enriching event. It strengthened the scientific mindset of first-year engineering students and encouraged them to pursue innovation, research, and lifelong learning in science and technology.
Such initiatives continue to empower students to become future innovators, engineers, and contributors to national development.
