Venue : Seminar Hall @ 6:30 PM
The Farewell Ceremony for the Student Council 2025 at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology was held with deep appreciation and camaraderie on the evening of November 24th, 2025, at the Seminar Hall. The event was organized to honour the outgoing council members for their unwavering dedication and leadership throughout their tenure. The proceedings commenced promptly at 6:30 pm with a celebratory cake-cutting ceremony, a symbolic gesture marking the joyous conclusion of a successful year and setting a warm, celebratory tone for the evening.
The occasion was graced by the distinguished presence of the Director, Dr. (Prof.) Savitha G. Kini, and the Associate Director (Student Affairs), Dr. (Prof.) Pankaj Chettri. Both the Director and the Associate Director (Student Affairs), delivered inspiring speeches, commending the council for their resilience and the significant impact they made on the student community. Their addresses highlighted the team's achievements and offered words of wisdom for their future endeavours, reinforcing the strong bond between the administration and the student body.
A pivotal moment of the ceremony was the formal felicitation of the council members. As a token of gratitude for their service, each member was presented with a memento and a certificate of appreciation by the dignitaries. This segment formally acknowledged their individual and collective contributions to the institute. Following the felicitation, the atmosphere turned nostalgic as the outgoing council students took to the stage to share their experiences. They reflected on their journey, recounting challenges, triumphs, and the lessons learned, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the administration and their peers for the support received during their tenure.
The formal event concluded on a high note, transitioning seamlessly into a grand dinner. This provided an opportunity for the students and dignitaries to interact informally, celebrating the bonds formed over the year in an atmosphere of laughter and unity. The evening ended with a sense of fulfilment and optimism, bidding a fond farewell to the 2025 Student Council while looking forward to new beginnings.