{"id":52209,"date":"2025-07-05T15:37:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T10:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/05\/robots-welcome-iems-class-of-2025-a-futuristic-start-to-a-promising-journey\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T15:37:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T10:07:51","slug":"robots-welcome-iems-class-of-2025-a-futuristic-start-to-a-promising-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/05\/robots-welcome-iems-class-of-2025-a-futuristic-start-to-a-promising-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Robots Welcome IEM\u2019s Class of 2025: A Futuristic Start to a Promising Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], July 5:<\/strong> In a remarkable blend of tradition and technology, the Institute of Engineering &amp; Management (IEM) kicked off its academic session for the 2025 B.Tech batch with a one-of-a-kind robotic welcome at its Gurukul campus in Kolkata. Robots stationed at the entrance greeted the incoming students and their families, symbolizing IEM\u2019s commitment to innovation, hands-on learning, and future-ready education.<\/p>\n<p>This year, IEM holds the distinction of being the first engineering institution in West Bengal \u2014 and one of the earliest in the country \u2014 to begin its academic session. The inaugural event, held recently, set the stage for a transformative educational journey for hundreds of eager first-year students.<\/p>\n<p>The welcome ceremony was graced by distinguished members of the IEM-UEM Group, including Prof. Banani Chakrabarti, President of IEM-UEM Group; Dr. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director of IEM and Pro-Vice Chancellor of UEM; Gopa Goswami, Director of Corporate Relations; Dr. Rajashree Paul, Director of IQAC; Dr. Arun Kumar Bar, Principal of IEM; and Dr. Prabir Kumar Das, Head of the Department of Basic Science and Humanities.<\/p>\n<p>The robotic hosts at the gate \u2014 developed by senior IEM students \u2014 were not just crowd-pleasers but also emblematic of IEM\u2019s educational philosophy. These machines reflected the institute\u2019s emphasis on building real-world skills from day one.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the students and their families, Dr. Satyajit Chakrabarti remarked,\u201cAt IEM, our goal is not just to teach, but to inspire creation. This robotic welcome is a symbol of what our students can achieve when education meets imagination. We prepare students to innovate, collaborate, and lead in a world shaped by technology and ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-74656\" src=\"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/A-Futuristic-Start-to-a-Promising-Journey.jpg\" alt=\"A Futuristic Start to a Promising Journey - PNN\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Banani Chakrabarti, President of IEM-UEM Group, welcomed the new batch with warmth and vision.\u201cToday\u2019s youth are entering a world that demands creativity, adaptability, and leadership. At IEM, we provide not only the academic framework but also the environment where students can grow holistically \u2014 as thinkers, problem-solvers, and future leaders,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe journey you begin today is not just about engineering degrees, but about building the future \u2014 your own and the world\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Adding further perspective, Gopa Goswami, Director of Corporate Relations, stressed the institute\u2019s exceptional placement track record.\u201cOur students are industry-ready not because of last-minute training, but because practical exposure is integrated into their curriculum from the very beginning. With internships, live projects, and industry collaborations, we don\u2019t just prepare students for jobs \u2014 we prepare them for the challenges and innovations of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For many newcomers, the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. Ananya Dey, a first-year student from Asansol, shared her thoughts:\u201cI expected a typical orientation with formal speeches and paperwork. But being welcomed by robots was such a cool surprise! It made me feel instantly connected to the tech world and confident that I chose the right place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the program is the exhibition of interdisciplinary research outcomes by IEM-UEM group students and faculty members to the newly admitted students.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cScience and humanities are not separate in today\u2019s world \u2014 they work together to develop well-rounded individuals. At IEM, we cultivate analytical thinking, communication, ethics, and curiosity alongside technical knowledge. Our mission is to nurture engineers who are not just coders or designers, but also responsible and visionary citizens,\u201d Dr. Prabir Kumar Das stated.<\/p>\n<p>The day concluded with a campus tour, interactive sessions, and faculty introductions, giving students a head start on building relationships and setting academic goals.<\/p>\n<p>With its early start, futuristic welcome, and a powerful lineup of mentors, IEM continues to raise the bar for engineering education in India. As the Class of 2025 steps into this dynamic learning environment, they do so with excitement, curiosity, and the promise of becoming tomorrow\u2019s innovators and leaders.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], July 5: In a remarkable blend of tradition and technology, the Institute of Engineering &amp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[83],"class_list":["post-52209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-education"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52209"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52209\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}