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A distinguished group of alumni from MBA, M.Tech, and B.Tech programs visited the Energy Institute Bengaluru – a centre of RGIPT - on 15 Jun 2025. The interactive session was chaired by the Hon’ble Director in the presence of faculty members.

Alumni Attendees:

Name	Graduating Batch	Academic Program	Current Affiliation
Mr. Saurav Anand	2010	MBA	Sr. Manager, Fleet Marketing, Indian Oil, Bangaluru
Mr. Reemala Tarun Goutham	2013	B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)	Proprietor, Visakhapatnam
Mr. Praneet Mathur	2014	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Digital Technology Advisor - Subsurface & Wells, Shell, Bengaluru
Mr. Ankit Sharma	2014	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Shell, Bengaluru
Mr. Bitopan Gogoi	2014	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Petrophysicist, Chevron, Bengaluru
Mr. Akul Saxena	2014	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Senior Specialist - Market Risk, Shell, Bengaluru
Ms. Neetika Gupta	2014	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Vice President, Rystad Energy, Bengaluru
Ms. Sreelekha Reddy	2014	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Project Leader, Boston Consulting Group, Bengaluru
Mr. Anand Shukla	2015	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	MBA Student at IIIB, Ex ONGC
Mr. M Lokesh	2017	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Director, YM Housing Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru
Mr. Yogesh Raghuwanshi	2018	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Program Manager, Kredit Bee, Bengaluru
Mr. Kushagra Saxena	2018	B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)	Solution Manager, C3 Ai, Bengaluru
Mr. Gaurav Sharma	2018	B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)	Senior Product Manager, Seekhoapp, Bengaluru
Mr. Aniket Vishwanath Kurane	2019	MBA	Welfare Officer, Aiesl, Mumbai
Mr. Anshul Agarwal	2020	B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)	Data Scientist, Paypal, Bengaluru
Ms. Ankita Sharma	2022	MBA	Officer, Bhagyanagar Gas Limited, Bengaluru
Ms. Shruti Aaryan	2022	MBA	Officer - Marketing, Bhagyanagar Gas Limited, Bengaluru
Mr. Musthfa Ali Khan L	2022	M.Tech (Energy Science and Technology)	CFD Engineer, Hinode Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru
Mr. Niranjan Polai	2022	M.Tech (Renewable Energy)	Physics Faculty, Allen Career Institute, Bengaluru
Mr. Ashish K S	2022	M.Tech (Electric Vehicle Technology)	Senior Engineer, Bosch Global, Software Technologies
Mr. Mohit Borse	2023	M.Tech (Energy Science and Technology)	Research Scholar, IIT Hyderabad
Ms. Swati Jain	2023	M. Tech (Power and Energy Systems Engineering)	Vehicle Software Engineer (Algorithm Developer), E3 Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru
Mr. Jaynendra Kumar Sinha	2023	M. Tech (Power and Energy Systems Engineering)	Senior Physics Facilitator, Deccan International, Bengaluru
Mr. Alok Kumar Chaudhary	2023	M.Tech (Electric Vehicle Technology)	Battery Modelling Engineer, Saft (A Totalenergies Company), Bengaluru
Mr. Sudhanshu Kumar	2023	M.Tech (Electric Vehicle Technology)	Exide, Bengaluru
Mr. Chethan Babu	2024	MBA	Management Trainee, GAIL India Ltd, Bengaluru

Key Discussion Points and Outcomes:
Institutional Updates

Institutional Updates

Faculty coordinators shared updates on academic programs, research initiatives, institute activities, industry and academia collaborations, alumni recognitions, student achievements, and campus facilities.

Digital Outreach

Alumni acknowledged RGIPT’s active social media presence.
It was recommended to enhance engagement via LinkedIn and Instagram through regular content and media publications.

Alumni-Student Engagement

Alumni suggested a dedicated and user-friendly forum to mentor students, share job openings, and offer career guidance.
Faculty highlighted that AlmaConnect is currently used for alumni networking.
T&P coordinator acknowledged to integrate these suggestions into the proposed T&P platform, with an end-to-end user profile.

Mentorship and Job Referrals

Alumni expressed interest in mentoring students for placements.
A formal domain-wise mentorship program will be developed.

Curriculum Enhancements

Alumni applauded the course structure of RGIPT. Alumni recommended the inclusion of Data Science, Project Management, and Finance.
Alumni also applauded minor courses in UG programs, incorporating multidisciplinary skills.
Alumni emphasized that students have better conceptual understanding and real-world technical exposure, specifically in the petroleum & energy domain, in comparison to peers graduating from similar institutions.
Faculty briefed alumni about the inclusion of the above-suggested courses in the curriculum
Faculty also invited alumni for guest lectures to enhance the industry exposure of students.

Internship embedded curriculum

Alumni appreciated the integration of semester-long internships and minor courses in UG programs, citing improved industry exposure and placement prospects.
The Director welcomed their feedback and urged Bengaluru-based alumni to extend active support.

Industry Exposure at Bengaluru Campus

The initiative to conduct final-year UG classes at Energy Institute, Bengaluru was commended for enhancing industry exposure.

Event Participation

Alumni requested timely information about conferences where RGIPT participates, to allow alumni support and involvement.
They also encouraged the institute to host regular workshops, seminars, and conferences.
They emphasize the need to enhance student participation in technical competitions held by various industries to demonstrate the technical superiority of students and boost the branding of the institute.
Faculty briefed about the events organized in the previous year and plans to organize events in the upcoming year.

Training & Placements (T&P)

Director requested alumni to actively support the T&P activities of RGIPT.
Alumni requested T&P cell to timely approach alumni to explore openings.

Alumni Meetups and Networking

Alumni appreciated the event and recommended more frequent in-person and online meets.
The Director announced that the next alumni meet is tentatively scheduled for 14 November 2025 at RGIPT Jais campus.

Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Alumni offered support for UG/PG research projects, including funding, mentorship, and connecting with industry partners.
Faculty encouraged alumni to support student-led start-ups with mentorship and seed funding.

Announcement of Alumni Fund

The Director announced the establishment of an Alumni Fund for the collective benefit of students and the institute.
The faculty coordinator requested the alumni to contribute to the Alumni Fund.

Announcement of Student Awards

The Director also announced the initiation of several awards to recognize students excelling in academia, research, and extracurricular activities.
Alumni were invited to contribute financially to support student awards

The alumni expressed heartfelt appreciation for the institute’s growth and commitment to engagement. Faculty acknowledged alumni suggestions and assured continued collaboration.

Upon completion of the interaction, the Honourable Director presented souvenirs to all attendees. The meeting concluded with a formal vote of thanks by the coordinator, followed by the national anthem.