An orientation programme was conducted for the new batch of first year BDS students (2024-25 batch) on the 14th and 15th of October 2024. Principal Dr.Sharath Asokan greeted all the students and their parents and described the objective of the two-day orientation program. Vice-Principals and Directors of KSRIDSR extended a warm welcome to the new additions to the KSRIDSR family and introduced the different committees present in the college to them. The Heads of the first year departments highlighted the importance of their subject and the facilities available in their departments. The mentor-mentee chairperson (Dr.M.Rajmohan) spoke about the activities and the advantages of the mentor-mentee programme. The hostel’s faculty warden in charge (Dr.Deepa) explained the hostel rules, regulations and measures taken to keep the students comfortable and safe. Students were then taken around the college campus, in groups, for orientation. The first year students planted trees to mark their entry into the institution. Books and instruments were distributed to the students, followed by a medical and dental check-up, on the second day.