| NSS volunteers to demonstrate discipline, leadership, patriotism, and commitment to national service while providing them with an opportunity to represent the university at the prestigious South Zone Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp – 2026. |
| Vidya Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Thrissur, takes immense pride in announcing the selection of two of its NSS volunteers, Sona P S (S5, ECE Dept) and Adithya M R (S5 ECE Dept), for the prestigious South Zone Pre-Republic Day (Pre-RD) Parade Camp – 2026. Adding to this achievement, Bharath S Warrier (S5, ME Dept) has secured a place on the waiting list. |
| The selection followed the State-Level NSS Pre-Republic Day Selection Camp held from 26 to 29 September 2026 at SAFI Institute of Advanced Studies, Vazhayur, Malappuram. A total of nine NSS volunteers from the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (APJAKTU) NSS Cell were selected to represent the university at the South Zone Pre-RD Camp |
| The South Zone Pre-RD Camp is scheduled to be held from 23 November to 02 December 2026 at Vivekananda Arts and Science College for Women, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem, Tamil Nadu. The camp will provide intensive parade training and an opportunity for the selected volunteers to prepare for the prestigious Republic Day Parade 2027 in New Delhi. |
| The Editorial Team of News & Events joins the entire Vidya fraternity in extending heartiest appreciation to Sona and Adithya on this commendable achievement that highlights the spirit of service and excellence nurtured through NSS activities wishing them success in their upcoming endeavours and future achievements !!! |