Gurupournima Celebration at Keystone

Pune : On the auspicious occasion of Gurupournima, Keystone School of Engineering hosted a vibrant celebration honoring the sacred Guru-Shishya Parampara of Indian culture. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 1000+ students, faculty members, HoDs, directors, and non-teaching staff.

The event was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Senate Member of SPPU, Mr. Prasenjit Phadnavis, who served as the Chief Guest. The function began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest Mr. Prasenjit Phadnavis, Founder Director Prof. Soman Sir, Director Prof. Prashant Kasabe, Director Mr. Ankit Lunawat, and Principal Dr. Sandeep Kadam, symbolizing the triumph of knowledge over ignorance.

In his address, Principal Dr. Sandeep Kadam urged students to offer a symbolic ‘Gurudakshina’ by ensuring 100% attendance and limiting mobile phone usage, showing true respect to their teachers. The program featured heartfelt speeches by some students, expressing gratitude and reverence for their mentors. The campus was beautifully adorned with posters and a backdrop reflecting the essence of Guru-Shishya tradition in Indian culture.

Vidya Vibhushan Awards 2025
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the ‘Vidya Vibhushan Award’ to 10 outstanding faculty members for their exemplary contributions in engineering education. The awards, comprising a shawl and Sanmanpatra, were conferred by the Chief Guest and Directors.
• Prof. Sharwari Kulkarni – HoD, E&TC
• Prof. Sagar Rajebhosale – HoD, Computer Engineering
• Prof. Vipul Mahindrakar – Dean, Placements
• Dr. Sonali Shirke – Academic Dean
• Prof. Jayashri Pawar – Admission Cell Incharge
• Prof. Suvarna Phule
• Prof. Rupali Nale
• Prof. Poonam Nazirkar
• Prof. Swati Paneri
• Prof. Sheetal Mane
Student Academic Excellence Felicitation
Two final-year Computer Engineering students, Sneha Bhosale and Anushka Patil, were felicitated for securing a perfect 10 SGPA in both semesters, in the presence of their proud parents.
Creative Competitions: Overwhelming Participation
The Chief Guest inaugurated the Greeting Card Making and Charoli (Marathi poetry) Writing Competitions, which witnessed overwhelming student enthusiasm.
Greeting Card Making Competition
Total Entries: 87
• 1st Prize: Adnan Shaikh
• 2nd Prize: Kirti Kadam
• 3rd Prize: Nakshatra Chaskar
Charoli Writing Competition
Total Entries: 43
• 1st Prize: Urmila Surve
• 2nd Prize: Kalyani Khodke
• 3rd Prize: Ingavale Gururaj
Shiksha Bhaskar Award
The Keystone Family bestowed the prestigious ‘Shiksha Bhaskar Award’ upon Mr. Prasenjit Phadnavis, honoring his valuable contribution to student welfare and policy reforms at the university level. He was also presented with a Puneri Pagadi and a Sanmanpatra.
Program Coordination and Conclusion
The program was coordinated under the leadership of Prof. Suvarna Phule, and anchored gracefully by students from the Anchors Club. Founder Director Prof. Soman Sir concluded the event by congratulating all awardees and appreciating the collective efforts of faculty and students. The celebration ended with the National Anthem, leaving everyone inspired by the spirit of learning, gratitude, and tradition.