Media Release

Mangaluru, May 10: The Edupath series, a new initiative aimed at guiding and empowering second PU students, kicked off its first session at the Expert Kodialbail campus for the academic year 2024-25. The event featured a motivational speech by an esteemed alumnus, Varadaraj Gaonkar, who has distinguished himself as the AIR 2 holder in the UPSC Exam.

Gaonkar, the third batch of Expert PU college, (2009-2011), shared his transformative journey from a diligent student to achieving top honours in India's competitive exams. He emphasized the pivotal role that the college's core values-hard work, discipline, and responsibility-played in his success. Reflecting on his challenging times, he remarked that the hardships faced during his tenure at Expert were foundational in preparing him for future challenges.

His story underscored the importance of perseverance and the value of embracing challenges with maturity. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where Gaonkar encouraged students to utilize their educational platforms for extensive networking and personal growth, irrespective of the college's prestige.