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Delegation from Section Infin-8 Foundation Visit Sahyadri

A delegation from Section Infin-8 Foundation (SI-8) visited Sahyadri on Saturday, 25th October, 2025. The team included Dr. Shivakiran Makam, Director (Strategy & Collaboration), SI-8 and Execution Partner, Mission UTTHAN; Mr. Chandra Moulli N, Consulting Director, Global Technology & Strategy and GCC Expert; Ms. Bhuvaneshwari S, Senior Startup Advisor & Fundraising Specialist; Mr. Venkat Saiprasad, Industry Leader & Sustainability Consultant; and Mr. Senthil Kumar, Incubation Strategist & Innovation Ecosystem Expert, Mr. Aravind Kumar, CEO, SI-8 along with their teammates.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Principal and faculty members of Sahyadri. A brief interaction was held with Chairman Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, during which he shared an overview of the institution. Dr. Shivakiran Makam presented insights into the initiatives of Section Infin-8 Foundation and Mission UTTHAN.
During the campus visit, the dignitaries visited the academic blocks and incubation centre, where the Chairman highlighted Sahyadri’s state-of-the-art skill development labs, innovation hubs, and incubation facilities fostering student innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dress for Success: Final-Year MBAs Learn the Art of Professional Styling

The Academic Club of the MBA Department organized an engaging session on “Dress for Success” for the final-year MBA students, led by Ms. Ananya Shetty, Image Consultant. The session highlighted the importance of dressing appropriately in professional settings and how attire and colour choices can influence first impressions, confidence, and workplace effectiveness.
Ms. Ananya Shetty provided valuable insights on identifying personal style, selecting the right clothing for interviews and corporate environments, and choosing colours that align with one’s personality and professional goals. The interactive session helped students gain clarity on building a strong personal image as they prepare to step into the corporate world.
The session was well-received by the participants, who appreciated the practical tips and personalized guidance shared by the resource person.

Immersive MBA: ‘Zoho Payroll’ for MBA HR & Marketing Students

Department of Business Administration organized an insightful session on Zoho Payroll on 16th October 2025. The session aimed to provide students with practical exposure to payroll management systems and their applications in modern business operations.
The resource person for the session was Dr. CA Anwesh Shetty, Managing Partner, ASCA Chartered Accountants, who conducted an engaging and insightful session on the use of Zoho Payroll software. The expert explained various features of the platform, including employee management, salary structuring, tax deductions, statutory compliance, and automated payroll processing.
Through live demonstrations and real-time examples, students gained a clear understanding of how payroll systems streamline HR and accounting processes in organizations. The session enhanced students’ practical knowledge of technology-driven financial management tools and their role in improving organizational efficiency.

Immersive MBA session on GST and ITR Filing for MBA Finance Students

Department of Business Administration organized an insightful session on GST & ITR Filing for MBA students. The session aimed to equip finance students of II MBA with practical knowledge of taxation systems and filing procedures.
The session was conducted by CA Anwesh Shetty and his team, Managing Partner at ASCA Chartered Accountants, who provided valuable insights into Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Income Tax Return (ITR) filing. The interactive session covered key aspects of tax regulations, compliance requirements, and practical demonstrations of tax filing processes. Students had the opportunity to engage in discussions, seek clarifications on taxation policies, and gain hands-on exposure to real-world financial practices.

Finance Club organizes a workshop on 'Reading Financial Statements' for MBA Finance Students

The Finance Club of the Department of Business Administration organised a workshop on “Elevating Excellence: Mastering Financial Statements from Classroom Learning to Boardroom Decisions” on 25th October 2025. The session was facilitated by CMA Ramsankar Mishra, Senior Manager (Finance), Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), Mangaluru.
During the workshop, CMA Mishra shared practical insights into the interpretation and analysis of financial statements, connecting classroom learning with real-world financial decision-making. His session emphasized the role of financial data in driving strategic decisions at the boardroom level.
CMA Ramsankar Mishra is a distinguished finance professional and recipient of multiple prestigious awards. He was the winner of the 5th CMA Young Achiever Award in 2017 and received the Individual Award of Excellence from the Managing Director of MRPL during Refine Fest 2025 for his outstanding performance in furnishing key financial data and analysis for strategic decision-making. He also bagged the 8th CMA Achiever Award 2024 (Outstanding Performer) under the Public – Manufacturing – Mega category from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, presented by Shri Bhartruhari Mehtab, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 23rd June 2025.

Research Club in Collaboration with Finance Club organizes a Session on Mendeley Software

In a knowledge-enriching session held on 24th October 2025, the Department of Business Administration organized a workshop titled “The Alpha in Your Research” on Mendeley Reference Manager for Finance Researchers. The session was conducted by Prof. Sanath Kumar K, who guided students through the practical applications of Mendeley for managing citations, organizing research papers, and enhancing academic writing efficiency.
This session, jointly organized by the Research Club and Finance Club, equipped MBA students with essential research and referencing skills crucial for academic and professional excellence.

MBA students Volunteer at BNI Mangalore - Udupi Big Brands Expo 2025

A dedicated team of 15 MBA students volunteered at the BNI Mangalore-Udupi Big Brands Expo 2025, held from October 10th to 12th 2025 at the Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre. The grand event brought together over 120 leading brands across sectors such as construction, solar energy, and automobiles.
The students efficiently managed a six-hour support shift (1 PM to 7 PM), guiding visitors across the venue and assisting stall owners to ensure smooth event operations. This hands-on volunteering experience provided them with valuable exposure to a live professional environment, enabling them to apply classroom learning in real-world scenarios.
Through this engagement, the student team strengthened essential managerial competencies such as People Management, Effective Communication, and practical problem-solving, making it a truly enriching and experiential learning opportunity.
The experience proved exceptionally rewarding, as one student also received a full-time job offer through a professional reference made during the expo, reflecting the strong industry connect and career-building potential of such experiential initiatives.

Placements and Training:

Sahayadri’s Global Footprint Grows with ₹30 LPA Placements at Murata Machinery, Japan

Mr. Bharath Rai from the Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Department and Ms. Ankitha V V from the Robotics & Automation Department have been placed at Murata Machinery, Japan, for the roles of Embedded Software Engineer and Mechanical Engineer, respectively, with an impressive package of ₹30 LPA. This outstanding achievement is a testament to their dedication, technical excellence, and the strong placement culture at Sahyadri.

Campus Success! Megha, Sameeksha, Sanjana & Manikrishna Join GALE

Megha P V, Sameeksha M P, Sanjana Dinesh from Computer Science and Manikrishna Vinod Gaonkar from Information Science have been placed at GALE with an impressive package of 9 LPA.Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, setting an inspiring benchmark for their peers. This achievement highlights the quality of talent and the rigorous training nurtured at Sahyadri.

Ajay Kumar M Placed at WPG Electronics

Ajay Kumar M from the Electronics and Communication Department has been placed at WPG Electronics as a Field Application Engineer with an outstanding salary package of 6 LPA

HashedIn by Deloitte Recruitment Drive

HashedIn visited Sahyadri on 17th Oct, 2025 to conduct a campus recruitment drive for Computer Science and Information Science Engineering students of the 2026 outgoing batch for the role of Software Engineer. The Pre-Placement Talk and Online Test were conducted virtually on 15th October, followed by the final round of interviews on 17th October for the shortlisted students.

Cohesity Recruitment Drive

Cohesity conducted its Pre-Placement Talk and Online Test on 23rd October 2025, marking an exciting opportunity for students. The session saw enthusiastic participation from over 317 students. Following the test, 17 students were shortlisted for the interview round, which was held on 24th October 2025. The drive provided students valuable exposure to industry expectations, technical discussions, and career opportunities with a leading global technology company.

Indian Utility Patent Filed by Mechanical and Robotics Engineering Team

An Indian Utility Patent titled “Smart Fish Hook” has been filed with the application number 202541098668 by a team comprising Mr. Shravan Kumar, Seventh Semester, Robotics Engineering; Mr. Keerthan Kumar, Seventh Semester, Mechanical Engineering; Mr. Adithya S. R., Seventh Semester, Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Ajith B. S., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

ECE Research Paper Accepted at IEEE ICEAMST 2025

Research paper titled “Partial Shading Detection and Adaptive Angle Adjustment of Solar Panels using Agentic AI Framework and Feedback Control”, authored by the students of the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) - Shayaan Fayaz and Anshitha Karkera under the guidance of Prof. Mehnaz Fathima C, has been accepted for oral presentation and recommended for publication in the conference proceedings of the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Emerging Applications of Material Science and Technology (ICEAMST-2025).

ECE Innovating for Safer Seas Through Technology

The paper titled “Multi-Spectrum Human Detection and Autonomous Maritime Rescue System”, authored by students of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering - Abhishek U Naik, Ajay Kumar , Gouthami K.H, and Nishith Bhat, under the guidance of Prof. Sumiksha Shetty and Prof. Smitha A B, has been accepted for presentation and recommended for publication in the proceedings of the 3rd IEEE International Conference on Emerging Applications of Material Science and Technology (ICEAMST-2025).
The conference, organized by RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru, in association with the IEEE Bangalore Section and the IEEE Electron Devices Society, will be held from 3rd to 5th November 2025.

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