PCCoE Pune Hosts Convocation For India’s First B.Tech Marathi Medium Graduates; Over 75% Students Placed

PCCoE Pune Hosts Convocation For India’s First B.Tech Marathi Medium Graduates; Over 75% Students Placed

PCET’s Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCoE), Pune, has made history by graduating India’s first B.Tech Computer Engineering batch taught in Marathi. The convocation, "अश्वमेध २०२५", celebrated this groundbreaking moment in alignment with the NEP 2020 vision. Over 75% of the students secured placements, proving the strength of regional language education in technical fields.

Ritesh KumarUpdated: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 03:26 PM IST
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PCCoE Pune’s first-ever B.Tech (Marathi Medium) batch receives certificates at the grand convocation ceremony | X/@pccoe_pune

In a milestone moment in Indian technical education, PCET's Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCoE), Pune, organised the convocation ceremony "अश्वमेध २०२५" marking the graduation of the first-ever batch of B.Tech in Computer Engineering (Regional Language – Marathi) for the academic year 2024–25.

This pioneering initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has received national acclaim, including commendation from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In his congratulatory message, he said, "Heartily congratulate the graduating batch of B.Tech in Computer Engineering (Regional Language—Marathi) of Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering who have received their passing certificates at अश्वमेघ २०२५. A first-ever engineering batch to graduate in mother language, glad to know that more than 75% of this batch has secured placements in top companies."

He further added, "These youngsters are not just engineers, they are pioneers and brand ambassadors of excellence in education that is rooted in our cultural and linguistic heritage. A solid endorsement of the power of mother-language education, the success of these young innovators will inspire many more to pursue technical courses, research and innovation in Indian languages."

The grand convocation was graced by several dignitaries, including:

Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Ex-Chairman of AICTE & Chairman, NETF

Shri Harshwardhan Patil, Trustee, PCET & Chancellor of PCU

Shri Narendra Landge and Shri Ajinkya Kalbhor, Entrepreneurs

Dr. Govind Kulkarni, Director of PCCoE & In-Charge Vice Chancellor of PCU

With accomplishments in athletics, cultural events, and professional advancement, the batch's success extends beyond academics. With over 75% of students landing jobs at prestigious companies, the program has proven the viability and potential of technical education based on regional languages.

As per the official university website, the Akurdi campus in Pune currently hosts around 7,200 students who are being trained in specialised programs such as Engineering, MBA, MCA, and PGDM, guided by experienced and passionate faculty members. Meanwhile, the Ravet campuses are home to approximately 1,200 undergraduate students at the College of Engineering, about 800 students at the Junior College, and nearly 2,500 learners at the Public School. Altogether, the total student strength across both campuses stands at around 11,700 students.

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