Institute Day is a momentous occasion that reflects the identity, achievements, and collective spirit of an academic institution. It serves as an opportunity to commemorate the institute’s journey, and celebrate the milestones achieved by students, faculty, and staff. The event typically brings together the entire academic community to acknowledge excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and extracurricular accomplishments. Through academic recognitions, and special addresses by dignitaries, Institute Day reinforces pride and belonging among all stakeholders and highlights the institute’s commitment to excellence and societal contribution. By showcasing achievements and inspiring future aspirations, Institute Day motivates the community to continue striving towards innovation, integrity, and inclusive development, thereby carrying forward the legacy and values of the institution.
The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is pleased to announce the 63rd Institute Day, set to take place on April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The event will be held in the traditional format, bringing together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate this special occasion.
Chief Guest
Shri. Pradeep Goyal
Business Head – Retail
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Pardeep Goyal is currently serving as Business Head – Retail at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, where he oversees the Retail Marketing business across an extensive network of over 24,500 fuel stations and more than 66 petroleum depots and terminals nationwide, catering to the sale of petrol, diesel, lubricants, CNG, EV charging services, and non-fuel retail offerings. He has also served as Executive Director (Pipelines), managing the operation and maintenance of over 3,500 km of crude, liquid fuels, and LPG pipelines, in addition to supervising the development of more than 1,000 km of new pipeline infrastructure. He represents BPCL as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of GSPL India Gasnet Ltd and has previously served on the boards of Haridwar Natural Gas Pvt Ltd and as Commercial Director at Central U.P. Gas Limited. With extensive experience across the gas value chain—including city gas distribution systems, sourcing, marketing of natural gas to industrial, commercial, domestic, and automotive CNG segments, and network operations—he has developed strong expertise in petroleum infrastructure such as fuel retail outlets, storage depots, LPG bottling plants including cryogenic storage, and aviation fuelling systems. An accomplished professional in the oil and gas sector, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli and a postgraduate diploma in Financial Management, and is recognized for his leadership, management acumen, and innovative approach to technical business solutions.
Academic Office
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli - 620 015
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone : +91 431 2503918 (Associate Dean / Academic), 2503013 (Dean, Academic)
Fax : +91 (431) 2500133 (O/o the Director)
E-mail : instituteday@nitt.edu
