116-Year Legacy of Academic Excellence Welcomes New

Generation of Innovators: SHUATS VC

Prayagraj, 01 July (HS): The undergraduate (UG) counselling

for the academic session 2026-27 commenced on Wednesday at the Sam Higginbottom

University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS). The first day of

counselling, conducted for both Christian and General category candidates,

witnessed an overwhelming response. Out of the 300 students called for the

first phase, 270 successfully secured admission in various undergraduate

courses of their choice.

The program commenced with a word of prayer seeking

divine blessings, delivered by the University Chaplain, Rev. Lal Chung

Gangte. Following the prayer, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. (Ir.) Jonathan

Lal while greeting the new students and their families, shed light on the

university's monumental 116-year journey of success and educational pioneering.

He shared the profound vision of the university's founder, Dr. Sam Higginbottom

and his esteemed colleague, Dr. Mason Vaugh, who is widely revered as the

father of Indian Agricultural Engineering education.

You are not just taking admission into a university;

you are becoming part of a 116-year-old historic legacy. The foundation laid by

Dr. Sam Higginbottom and Dr. Mason Vaugh was built on the ethos of 'serving the

land and feeding the hungry.' Great Indian figures such as Pt Jawaharlal Nehru,

Indira Gandhi, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma etc visited this historic institution.

We expect you to carry this vision forward with dedication and

innovation,said Prof. Dr. Jonathan Lal.

Highlighting the academic framework, Pro-Vice Chancellor

(Academic), Prof. (Dr.) Ranu Prasad, stated:We welcome the new students

to an academic environment designed to foster critical thinking, practical

learning, and holistic development. At SHUATS, our curriculum is continuously

upgraded to meet global standards, ensuring that our graduates are

industry-ready and equipped to be future leaders.

Speaking on the administrative commitment to the students,

Registrar, Prof. (Dr.) C.J. Wesley, remarkedSHUATS has always prioritized

a transparent, merit-based, and student-friendly admission process. It is a joy

to see such a high turnout and enthusiasm among students and parents on day

one. We are committed to providing these young minds with a safe, disciplined,

and enriching campus life. The first day of counselling concluded smoothly,

with faculty members and administrative staff assisting the newly admitted

students through the document verification and orientation procedures. The

counselling for remaining ranks and courses will continue in the coming days as

per the notified schedule.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi