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MBA students engage in an Inspiring Interaction with Mr. Praveen Chakravarthy, Hon’ble Member of the Rajya Sabha, and Ms. Priya Chakravarthy, Head–HR Excellence, Essar

On 18 September 2026, Mr. Praveen Chakravarthy, Hon’ble Member of the Rajya Sabha, and his spouse, Ms. Priya Chakravarthy, Head – HR Excellence, Essar, visited Sahyadri. During their visit, they went around the campus, explored Sahyadri’s student-centric initiatives, and interacted with the final-year MBA students. Mr. Krishna Hegde, Administrator and Trustee, and Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director – MBA Programme, were present during the interaction. Mr. Praveen, in his address, expressed his delight at visiting the Sahyadri campus, which he remarked was on par with any premier institution. He congratulated the students on being part of an environment that offers immense opportunities for learning, growth, and holistic development. He reiterated the growing power and influence of the youth, highlighting their ability to shape society and bring about meaningful change. Citing the example of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, who received significant support from young people and students, he emphasized that the voice and participation of today’s youth are increasingly shaping the future of the nation.

Sahyadri Celebrates Engineers’ Day with Tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya

Sahyadri celebrated Engineers’ Day on 15th Sep. 2026, commemorating the birth anniversary of the legendary Indian engineer, statesman, and visionary Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. On this special occasion, the teaching and non-teaching staff and students paid tribute to the great engineer whose remarkable contributions and exemplary life continue to inspire generations.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, reflected on the inspiring life and values of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. Speaking about his life lessons, he particularly highlighted Visvesvaraya’s simplicity, discipline, integrity, and dedication to service. He noted that despite his achievements and promotions, Visvesvaraya never sought additional benefits or privileges and chose to lead a simple and disciplined life.
Dr. Injaganeri emphasised that Visvesvaraya’s greatest legacy lies not merely in his engineering achievements, but also in his selfless service to society and his commitment to nation-building. He urged faculty members and students to imbibe these values and strive to make meaningful contributions to society through their knowledge, skills, and professional responsibilities. He further reiterated that, “In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the nation, Sir M. Visvesvaraya was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1955”.
The celebration concluded with a floral tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, as the Sahyadri fraternity remembered and honoured a visionary whose life continues to inspire engineers to serve society with excellence, integrity, and purpose. Administrator-Mr. Krishna Hegde; Vice Principal-Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Dean-Academics, and HoDs were also present for the occasion.

MBA Bridge Course Students Attend ‘Shraddha 2026’ organized by Ramakrishna Mission

As part of the MBA Bridge Course, 115 MBA students participated in ‘Shraddha 2026’, a Symposium for postgraduate students organised by Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaladevi, Mangaluru, at Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru. The symposium was held on the theme “Educate, Empower, Elevate: Building Lives of Character and Service.” Prof. Awin Eric Cutinha accompanied the students and participated in the programme.
The programme provided the students with valuable insights into character building, leadership, empowerment and social responsibility. The participation encouraged the students to embrace the values of service, discipline and responsible citizenship, contributing to their holistic development.

Dept. of ISE organized a session on ‘Testing React Web Applications with Cypress – A Hands-On E2E Testing Workshop’

The Department of Information Science & Engineering organized an insightful hands-on session on “Testing React Web Applications with Cypress – A Hands-On E2E Testing Workshop” for the students on 16th September, 2026 at the First-Floor Seminar Hall. The session was facilitated by Prof. Shashidhara, Dept. of ISE. The workshop aimed to provide students with practical, hands-on exposure to end-to-end (E2E) testing of React web applications using the Cypress testing framework.
Prof. Shashidhara explained the fundamental concepts of end-to-end testing and the Cypress framework, and demonstrated how it can be used to automate the testing of React-based web applications. He walked students through setting up a Cypress testing environment, writing test scripts, and executing automated test cases to validate application behaviour, UI interactions, and API responses.
The hands-on nature of the workshop allowed students to gain practical experience in writing and running Cypress test cases, debugging test failures, and understanding best practices for building robust and maintainable test suites for modern web applications. The session also covered the importance of automated testing in the software development lifecycle and how it contributes to delivering reliable, high-quality software.
The workshop provided students with valuable insights into software testing practices, quality assurance, and industry-relevant tools used in modern web development. The event was witnessed by Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P., HOD-ISE; Prof. Shwetha S Shetty and Prof. Amritha Mohan C K, Faculty Coordinators, along with active participation from the students of the department.

MCA Bridge Course Inaugurated with a Day of Learning, Coding and Engagement

Dept. of Computer Applications inaugurated the MCA Bridge Course for the first-year MCA students on 16th September 2026, marking the beginning of an enriching journey focused on strengthening technical foundations, professional skills, and overall student development.
Following the inaugural ceremony, the students participated in an engaging ‘Programming Session’ conducted by Prof. Aishwarya Laxmi. The session focused on fundamental programming concepts including Algorithms, Flowcharts, and Data Types, providing students with a strong foundation for their upcoming programming journey.
The students then moved on to a hands-on Programming in CodeChef session, handled by Prof. Keerthi RH, Dept. of Computer Applications. The session introduced students to the coding environment and encouraged them to explore problem-solving through practical coding exercises.
The first day of the MCA Bridge Course combined learning, coding, interaction, and engagement, setting a positive and energetic beginning for the days ahead.

Placements and Training:

Placed in Shikoku Kakoki, Japan

Sanjitha from the Electronics & Communication (EC) Department has been placed with Shikoku Kakoki, Japan, as an Electrical Engineer, with an impressive package of ₹34.48 LPA.

MBA Finance Students Secure Paid Internship at MindClub Foundation

Two MBA Finance students, Mr. Pratheekraj V Shetty and Mr. Kiran Manjunath Gouda, have secured a paid internship opportunity with the MindClub Foundation, awarded by NSE for Investor Awareness.
As part of their internship, the students will be actively involved in promoting and delivering Financial Literacy initiatives. The opportunity will enable them to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting while contributing towards enhancing financial awareness and literacy among the community.
The internship will also help the students strengthen their professional competencies, communication skills, and understanding of real-world financial education initiatives.

MBA students placed at Square Yards

Shreenidhi K and Raksha K K, MBA students of Batch 2024-26, have been recruited by Square Yards for the position of Management Trainees.
Square Yards is one of India’s leading integrated real estate and proptech platforms, offering services across property discovery, transactions, home loans, interiors, rentals, and property management.
The company has established a strong global presence, operating across 100+ cities in 9 countries, with 8 million+ monthly website traffic. The company has built an extensive ecosystem connecting customers with 500+ real estate developers, 150,000+ agents, and 100+ banks and NBFCs.

Enhancing Cognitive and Analytical Abilities through Aptitude Training for Final Year MBA Students

A three-day Placement Training Programme was conducted for the final-year MBA students of Sahyadri from 15th to 17th September 2026, as a continuation of the six-day training held from 7th to 12th September 2026. The sessions were facilitated by Mr. Pragadeeswara Prabhu N, an experienced Learning & Development specialist and aptitude trainer from Iskew Learning.
The programme focused on strengthening students’ logical reasoning, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills through practical and interactive learning. The sessions covered Coding & Decoding, Blood Relations & Direction Sense, Syllogism & Data Sufficiency, Permutation, Combination & Probability, Data Interpretation, and Series Completion. Emphasis was placed on shortcut techniques, speed, accuracy, continuous practice and effective time management.

MCA Bridge Course Continues with Communication Skills, Programming and Problem-Solving

The second day of the MCA Bridge Course, held on 17th September 2026, continued with a blend of professional skill development, programming fundamentals, and practical problem-solving for the first-year MCA students. The day began with an engaging session on Professional Communication and Email Writing, conducted by Prof. Supritha Shine, Department of English. The session focused on developing effective communication skills and introducing students to the fundamentals of professional email writing. Later, students participated in a session on ‘Programming’ that focused on programming fundamentals, including Operators, Data Types, and Decision Making. The session provided students an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of core programming concepts and their application in solving problems.
The afternoon session was dedicated to ‘Problem Solving’ with CodeChef, where students engaged in practical coding exercises. The session encouraged students to apply their programming knowledge, develop logical thinking, and approach programming problems through hands-on practice.
The second day of the MCA Bridge Course brought together professional communication, programming fundamentals, and practical problem-solving, providing students with a balanced learning experience and further strengthening their preparation for the academic journey ahead.

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Sahyadri Weekly Buzz

Sun Sep 20 2026