The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Shri Durga Shikshan Sanstha’s Shivprasad Sadanand Jaiswal College, Arjuni Morgaon, organised ‘Deeksharambh 2026’, a comprehensive annual induction programme for newly admitted first-year students across the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. Held at the college seminar hall, the initiative aimed to ease the transition from school to higher education while familiarising freshers with the institutional culture, academic structures, and student support systems.
The programme commenced in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Mayank Jaiswal, Joint Secretary of SDSS; Prof. Ishwar S. Mohurle, Principal; and Dr. Laxmikant Kapgate, IQAC Coordinator, along with senior faculty members. Dr. Laxmikant Kapgate opened the proceedings with introductory remarks explaining the aims and objectives of the induction. During the inaugural session, the dignitaries warmly welcomed the incoming batch and encouraged them to make full use of the institutional resources while emphasising discipline, academic excellence, and active involvement in co-curricular activities.
The session subsequently transitioned into detailed orientation briefings covering the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the RTMNU 3+2+1 curriculum structure, the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC/APAAR), and evaluation frameworks such as Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examinations (SEE). Stream-specific academic structures were explained in detail: Dr. Motilal Darve detailed the revised semester pattern and credits for the arts faculty; Dr. Satish Borkar presented the curriculum progression for commerce; and Dr. Laxmikant Borkar briefed science students on practical training, course credits, and laboratory development.
Dr Bharat Rathod and Smt Kavita Wasnik outlined student welfare schemes, scholarships, and required application documentation. Career progression and skill development opportunities were presented by Dr. Nitin Vilayatkar through the SSJC Career Academy. Additionally, Dr Sharad Meshram highlighted co-curricular and literary opportunities, Dr. Ashish Kawale detailed National Service Scheme (NSS) activities, and Mr. Ajay Raut conducted an orientation on library rules, reading resources, and self-learning habits.
In his presidential address, Principal Dr Ishwar S. Mohurle emphasized that student growth extends well beyond traditional classroom lectures, outlining a holistic framework designed to nurture academic achievement, personal well-being, and future readiness. He underscored the institution’s commitment to ensuring that no student feels unsupported, highlighting personalised mentorship programmes, comprehensive scholarship access, and academic safety nets tailored to individual learning needs.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session where freshers clarified queries regarding academics, examinations, and support facilities. Dr Manoj Bangadkar compered the programme, and Dr Swati Madavi proposed the vote of thanks, closing a successful orientation that established a welcoming foundation for the incoming class.
