03/08/2026
They came back... not because they had to, but because some places never leave your heart. 💙
Years after graduation, they walked through the same gates, smiled at the same classrooms, greeted the same professors, and, for a few unforgettable hours, they weren't CEOs, entrepreneurs, researchers, engineers, or industry leaders.
They were CBIT students once again.
The ECE Alumni Meet & Connect 2026, held on 1 August 2026, was far more than a reunion. It was a celebration of lifelong relationships, shared memories, and a collective commitment to shaping the future.
Welcoming alumni from across generations, Prof. P. V. R. Ravindra Reddy, Vice Principal (Administration), shared CBIT's remarkable journey and recent milestones, earning heartfelt applause from an audience proud to call CBIT their alma mater.
Prof. K. Vasanth, Head of the Department of ECE, presented an inspiring vision for the department's future and extended an open invitation to alumni to become partners in that journey—through mentoring, innovation, internships, research, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
Bringing smiles and nostalgia to every face, Prof. N. V. Koteswara Rao, Director – IQAC, reminded everyone that while technology changes, the values, friendships, and lessons learned at CBIT remain timeless. He encouraged alumni to share their success stories and become role models for today's students.
Prof. P. Narahari Sastry spoke passionately about the transformative power of alumni–institution collaboration, reminding everyone that the greatest institutions are built not only by faculty and students, but by alumni who continue to give back.
Then came the most powerful part of the day.
Alumni didn't just talk about where life had taken them—they spoke about where they wanted to take CBIT next.
They pledged mentorship. They offered internships. They promised industry connections. They expressed interest in research collaborations, entrepreneurship support, scholarships, placements, and giving back in every possible way.
That is the true strength of an alumni network—not nostalgia alone, but the willingness to return and build a better future for those who follow.
The conversations continued long after the programme ended, over a networking lunch where ideas turned into possibilities and strangers became collaborators.
Because this wasn't simply an alumni meet.
It was the beginning of new partnerships, new opportunities, and a renewed promise to keep the CBIT legacy growing stronger with every generation.
To every alumnus who travelled back to campus—thank you for proving that distance and time can never weaken the bond with one's alma mater.
