Report on Alumnae Reunion 2026

JBAS College Alumnae Association Honours Alumnae Serving as Principals at Reunion 2026

On September 19, 2026, the Alumnae Association of Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, organized its Alumnae Reunion 2026 in the college campus, celebrating the achievements of its former students under the theme “Echoes of Excellence – The Legacy of Leadership.”[cite: 1]

A major highlight of the reunion was the felicitation of ten alumnae who are currently serving as Principals of colleges and schools[cite: 1]. Representing graduating batches from 1990 to 2004, the awardees reflected the institution’s continuing contribution to the field of education and leadership[cite: 1].

The programme, held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Assistant Professor Waseema Noor, Class of 2008[cite: 1]. The welcome address by Dr. (Mrs.) Amthul Azeez, Principal and Correspondent of the college, was followed by the presentation of the Alumnae Report 2025 by the Joint Secretary, Dr. Rayees Unissa[cite: 1].

Mrs. Bader Sayeed, Chairman, S.I.E. Trust, released the eighth edition of the Alumnae Newsletter, which records the achievements and contributions of JBAS alumnae across the world[cite: 1]. Copies of the newsletter were presented to the dignitaries on and off the dais[cite: 1]. She then delivered the Presidential Address[cite: 1].

Addressing the gathering as the “daughters of S.I.E.T.,” Mrs. Sayeed recalled her association with JBAS, which began in 1966 when she served as President of the Students’ Union[cite: 1]. She spoke about her subsequent public and professional journey, including her tenure as President of the Wakf Board and as an MLA, before assuming charge as Chairman of the S.I.E.T. Group of Institutions[cite: 1]. She called upon the alumnae to stand up for themselves and others, break the glass ceiling, and recognise that women are capable of achieving leadership positions[cite: 1]. She also acknowledged the unconditional support of her husband throughout her career[cite: 1].

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mrs. Bader Sayeed, an alumna of the Class of 1966, in recognition of her contribution and leadership[cite: 1, 2].

The Distinguished Alumnae Achievement Award was presented to:

• Ms. Geethanjali (Class of 2000), Director of Academics, Velammal Trust[cite: 1, 2]
• Ms. Pavithra J. (Class of 2005), Founder and Principal, Vrindavan Global Pre School and Vrindavan International Montessori Training[cite: 1, 2]

The Alumnae Achievement Award was presented to the following alumnae:[cite: 1, 2]

• Dr. (Mrs.) A. Saraswathy (Class of 1990), Principal, Government Arts and Science College, Thirukovilur[cite: 1, 2]
• Dr. S. Sambamurthy Padmavathy (Class of 1990), Principal, S.S.S. Shasun Jain College, Chennai[cite: 2]
• Dr. S. Chitra (Class of 1992), Principal, Bharathi Women’s College[cite: 2]
• Dr. Malathi Selvakumar (Class of 1996), Principal, S.A. College of Arts & Science[cite: 3]
• Dr. (Mrs.) M. Amthul Thawab (Class of 1996), Principal, The Quaide Milleth College for Men[cite: 3]
• Mrs. B. Shabana Tabasum (Class of 1997), Principal, MWA Matriculation Higher Secondary School[cite: 3]
• Ms. Tasneem Murtaza Lokhandwala (Class of 1997), Principal, Burhani Matriculation Higher Secondary School[cite: 3]
• Dr. (Mrs.) Archna Prasad (Class of 1998), Principal, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women[cite: 3]
• Ms. Safeena Parveen (Class of 2002), Principal, Al-Hira Model School[cite: 3]
• Ms. Zeenath Parveen F. (Class of 2004), Principal, Good Word Public School[cite: 3]

The fact that all ten recipients of the Alumnae Achievement Award are currently serving as Principals made this year’s felicitation particularly significant and reinforced the reunion’s focus on leadership and excellence in education[cite: 3].

The felicitation was followed by a Reminiscences Session, during which alumnae shared memories of their college days and renewed their connection with their alma mater[cite: 3].

A cultural programme followed, featuring performances by alumnae and staff members[cite: 3]. Alumnae from various batches participated in the programme[cite: 3]. Kalaimamani Shobana Ramesh, a cancer survivor and alumna of the Class of 1978, presented a Bharatanatyam performance that was a visual treat for the audience[cite: 3]. The office staff of the Controller of Examinations (COE) also gave a scintillating performance[cite: 3]. Shafia and Deepika from the Department of Computer Science, both from the Class of 2022, captivated the audience with their performance[cite: 3]. All the performers were felicitated by the Alumnae Association in appreciation of their participation[cite: 3].

The reunion concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. J. Ummay Rubab, Associate Professor of English and member, Alumnae Association, class of 1998, bringing the formal celebrations to a close, followed by a sumptuous lunch at the S.I.E.T. Sports Pavilion.