Day 1: The first day of the National Level Technical Symposium, JFINAGLES 2026, was successfully organized by the Department of Petrochemical Engineering at JCT CET on March 25, 2026. The event adopted a dynamic hybrid model, attracting a total of 49 participants, comprising 19 offline and 30 online attendees from various institutions. Key technical highlights included Idea Igniters (Paper Presentation) and Chem Art (Poster Presentation), where students showcased innovative research and sustainable engineering solutions. The Innovators Expo served as a flagship attraction, featuring both physical and digital project displays that bridged the gap between theoretical concepts and industrial application. Participants also engaged in Tech Spark, a high-energy technical quiz that tested their fundamental engineering knowledge and analytical speed. Beyond the technical rigor, the Talent Hunt session provided a creative outlet for students to demonstrate their extracurricular skills and foster holistic development. The seamless coordination by the faculty and student teams ensured a high-level exchange of ideas despite geographical barriers.

Day 2: The second day of the National Level Technical Symposium, JFINAGLES 2026, held on March 26, focused on high-impact technical training within the Simulation Laboratory. Participants engaged in intensive Simulation Software Training, learning to build process flowsheets and perform steady-state modeling for industrial refinery units. The training provided hands-on experience in property estimation and the optimization of heat and material balances, essential for modern industrial efficiency. The curriculum also covered Smart Materials Synthesis, focusing on stimuli-responsive polymers and their specific applications in the petrochemical sector. Experts demonstrated the critical role of advanced catalysts and nanomaterials in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing process sustainability. These technical modules bridged the gap between academic theory and the digital transformation currently reshaping the global energy landscape. The workshop effectively equipped students with the computational and material science skills required by top-tier engineering firms. The day concluded with a valedictory session recognizing the technical milestones achieved by the attendees, reinforcing the department’s commitment to producing industry-ready petrochemical engineers.