Siliguri, May 29, 2025: Salesian College (Autonomous), Siliguri, proudly celebrated its Fourteenth Graduation Ceremony at St Kilian Arcade. The ceremony saw the conferment of degrees upon 674 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate students from 21 departments across Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences.
The event marked a significant milestone as the final batch of students graduating under the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) and the first cohort of postgraduate students completing their degrees under the college's autonomous status, granted in 2023.
Chief Guest Rev Fr Shajumon Chakkalakkal SJ, Provincial of the Darjeeling & Nepal Province of the Society of Jesus, lit the ceremonial lamp, signaling the formal commencement of the event. Fr (Dr) Babu Joseph, Principal of Salesian College, delivered the Annual Report and praised the graduating class for their determination and strength in navigating higher education amidst the aftermath of a global pandemic.
66 students from the outgoing batch were awarded "Gold Certificate" for their outstanding academic performance, co-curricular achievements, and campus leadership. The ceremony featured a meaningful oath-taking ceremony, a series of awards, and a heartfelt vote of thanks by Student Council leaders.
As the graduating class marched out, heads held high, Salesian College reaffirmed its mission to inspire, educate, and empower generations for a better tomorrow.