Wednesday, May 13 2026

Stepping Forward: ECE Students Qualify GATE 2026

Two final-year students from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Suhaib S and Raksha, have qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026).

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of India’s most prestigious national-level examinations. The examination evaluates candidates' comprehensive understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce, Arts, Architecture, and Humanities.

GATE 2026 is being conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and all IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati serving as the organizing Institute for GATE 2026.

Candidates who qualify in GATE become eligible to pursue Master’s programs, Direct Doctoral programs, and Doctoral programs at premier institutions across India, often with financial assistance from the Ministry of Education and other Government agencies. GATE scores are also widely accepted by several institutions for postgraduate admissions without scholarship support.

In addition, many leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) utilize -

GATE 2026 consists of 30 test papers, including full and sectional papers, with the introduction of a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) under Engineering Sciences (XE). Candidates are permitted to appear for one or two papers, subject to approved combinations. The GATE score remains valid for 3 years from the date of result announcement.

First-Year Students Present Research Paper at International Conference along with Basic Science Faculty

A research paper titled “Waste Management Using Odor Detection and Real-Time Monitoring” authored by students of First Year - Kavana, Raksha, Pratheeksha, Pooja, Thanushree, and Vaishnavi under the guidance of Prof. Monisha, Dept. of Basic Science, was presented at Two-Day International Conference on Recent Innovations in Computer Science (ICRICS-2026) organized by the Department of CSE on May 11th and 12th, 2026, at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru.

The research work focuses on enhancing waste collection and segregation through advanced sensor-based technology. The proposed system aims to minimize manual monitoring and cleaning efforts while enabling efficient and effective waste separation.

Dept. of ISE organized a hands-on workshop on "Inside the OS: A Practical Journey"

Dept. of Information Science organised an informative technical hands-on session on the topic "Inside the OS: A Practical Journey" for 4th-semester ISE students on 12th and 13th May 2026. The session focused on introducing students to the fundamentals of Linux, commonly used Linux commands, shell scripting, and various techniques involved in executing programs using Ubuntu software. Students gained practical knowledge about working in the Linux environment, understanding terminal operations, and writing simple shell scripts for automation.

The resource person was Prof. Manamohana K, School of Computer Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), MAHE, Manipal. With over 26 years of teaching experience and expertise in cybersecurity and open-source technologies, he shared valuable insights and practical approaches to Linux-based system operations.

The session was coordinated by Dr. Vasudeva Rao P V and Prof. Shwetha S Shetty, under the guidance of Dr. Rithehsh Pakkala P., HoD (ISE), and Dr. Shamantha Rai B, Dean (Academics).

Immersive MBA Three-Day Session on Human Resource Management Course

The three-day immersive MBA session on Human Resource Management course organized by the Department of Business Administration was conducted from 11th to 13th May 2026 with enthusiastic participation from MBA students and faculty members.

The sessions were handled by Mr. C. Muralidhar, Master NLP Trainer and Life Coach who engaged the participants through insightful discussions, practical activities, and interactive learning experiences. Over the three days, students were introduced to important concepts, including Blame Frame, Outcome Frame, Behavioural Flexibility, Communication Models, mental exercises, positive thinking, adaptability, and goal-oriented approaches. The sessions highlighted the significance of effective communication, self-awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, and managerial competencies in Human Resource Management and professional environments.

The immersive program sessions provided valuable exposure to practical HR applications and encouraged students to develop a growth mindset, leadership qualities, and workplace readiness.

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Stepping Forward: ECE Students Qualify GATE 2026

Wed May 13 2026