Takshashila University conducts Induction ceremony for MBBS students

The induction of the 2026 batch of MBBS students at Takshashila University at Ongur near Tindivanam, was organised recently.

Addressing the students, University Chancellor and Chairman and Managing Director of the Sri Manakula Vinayagar Educational Trust M. Dhanasekaran, urged them to set aside three to four hours daily for structured study and focus on understanding fundamental concepts rather than rote learning. The university would support research and innovation, he said.

Vice-Chancellor Vivek Inder Kocchar stressed the importance of time management, continuous learning and sharpening clinical skills. Medical college Dean Jayasree presented the annual report, outlining faculty development programmes, research initiatives, collaborative work involving artificial intelligence and respirpatory medicine, and efforts to secure new accreditations.

Pro-Chancellors D. Rajarajan and Dr. Nila Priyadarshini Dhanasekaran participated.

Published - October 30, 2026 09:15 pm IST