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Senior Leadership Visit to VTU Belagavi

Principal Dr. S S Injaganeri and Vice Principal & Controller of Examinations Dr. Sudheer Shetty visited Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, and held constructive interactions with the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. S. Vidyashankar and Hon’ble Registrar Dr. Prasad Rampure on 16th Jan 2026. The visit also included discussions with Dr. Umesh M Bhushi, Former Principal of Sahyadri and the Professor Emeritus, Department of Business Studies, VTU Belagavi, focusing on key academic and strategic initiatives.
Major deliberations covered the proposal to establish a Centre of Excellence in Quantum Computing and High-Performance Computing, aimed at promoting advanced research, innovation, and future-oriented skill development. Discussions were also held on hosting the VTU State-Level Athletic Meet and Youth Festival during the academic year 2026–27, highlighting the institution’s commitment to holistic student development. Further, the leadership explored the introduction of new academic programmes and industry-integrated courses in collaboration with industries to enhance employability, experiential learning, and industry relevance. Several other academic and institutional matters of mutual interest were also discussed.

National Youth Day 2026

The National Youth Day 2026 district-level programme was organised by the Yuvanika Foundation in collaboration with the NSS Unit of Mangalore University on 12th Jan 2026 at the Mangalore Town Hall. The programme was conducted to inspire young minds by promoting the ideals of youth leadership, national integrity, and social responsibility, in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Students of the Sahyadri NSS Unit actively participated in the celebrations and played a significant role in the successful conduct of the programme. The programme was formally inaugurated by Mr. U. T. Khader Fareed, Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the crucial role of youth in shaping the future of the nation. He highlighted the importance of cultivating strong moral values, maintaining discipline, and upholding social responsibility to build a progressive and inclusive society. He urged students to actively participate in constructive activities and contribute positively to the development of the nation.
The speakers further emphasized that the traditions, values, and initiatives shaped by earlier generations should not remain limited to students alone but must be passed on to future generations as a lasting legacy. The programme highlighted that the power to build the future lies within every individual, and that a person’s thoughts play a decisive role in shaping their life and character. The importance of self-discipline, control over the mind, and the cultivation of positive thinking was strongly emphasized as essential qualities for personal and professional growth.

At the Sahyadri campus, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was solemnly celebrated by offering floral tributes to the portrait of Swami Vivekananda. The Principal addressed the gathering and emphasized the timeless messages of Swamiji, highlighting the importance of self-confidence, character building, discipline, and service to society. The Principal urged students to imbibe Swami Vivekananda’s ideals in their daily lives and strive towards personal excellence and national development. The programme served as a source of inspiration and reinforced the relevance of Swamiji’s teachings among the student community.

Inauguration Ceremony: NIPM Student Chapter AY 2025-26

Dept. of Business Administration has an institutional membership with the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), and as an outcome of the membership, the student chapter was inaugurated at the institution for the AY 2025-26 on 16th Jan 2026 in the presence of Mr. Prabhoda K S, AGM-HR & Admin, Cardolite Specialty Chemicals LLP India and Chairman-NIPM Mangalore Chapter, along with Mr. Nithin M.R, Manager-HR at Syngene International, Additional Secretary of NIPM Mangalore Chapter and Dr. Sushma V, Associate Professor, Dept. of Business Administration.
Later, Mr. Prabhoda K S and Mr. Nithin M R conducted a session on ‘Understanding the Organisation and finding your fit’ for the first-year MBA students.

Key Takeaways from the session:
• Common expectations from Freshers: Communication skills, Clarity on courses, Eagerness to learn and improve, Positive attitude, Integrity and ethical behaviour and Tech savvy
• Knowledge Vs Skill
• Importance of Reading and Soft Skills: Atomic Habits by James Clear. Develop one new habit a quarter that will be permanent in life
• Use of AI & tools like ChatGPT
The program concluded with the guests clarifying the doubts of the students about their careers and the roles to take up in life.

A total of 650 Sahyadrians Participated in Mangaluru Marathon

A total of 650 Sahyadrians participated in the Mangaluru Marathon organized by the Tapasya Foundation on 11th Jan 2026 at Thannirbavi Beach. The marathon was an initiative driven by an unflinching commitment to provide palliative and hospice care to terminally ill cancer patients.

MBA students participate in National Level Finance Fest – VITTAक्ष 2026 (VITTAKSHA) at SDMIMD, Mysuru

Six MBA students – Vishaka Pai, Harshan B, Manish Raj, Godwin Bino, Chethan Kumar and Vijeth participated in VITTAक्ष 2026, a National Level Finance Fest organised by FINNACLE – The Finance and Economics Club of SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru on 5th Jan, 2026. The event, themed “Unlocking Financial Prowess: Compete to Lead,” brought together management students from various institutions and provided a competitive platform to test financial knowledge and analytical skills. The fest comprised four engaging rounds — Fin-Vault, Fin-DeCode, Fin-Quest, and Fin-Era — each designed to evaluate different dimensions of finance. Teams actively took part in all the rounds and demonstrated strong teamwork, critical thinking, and subject proficiency.
Participation in VITTAक्ष 2026 offered an enriching exposure to a national-level competitive environment. It significantly enhanced our ability to apply theoretical concepts in real-time, strengthened problem-solving and teamwork skills, and improved confidence in handling complex financial situations. The event also provided valuable insights into professional finance practices and competitive decision-making.

Research Paper of MBA students published in the Conference Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on “HR 5.0: The Human-Centric Future of Work” at SDMIMD

Two students from the Dept. of Business Administration presented their research papers at the 13th International HR Conference, and both papers were published in the official conference proceedings.
• “Driving Employee Productivity: The Role of Competence, Training and Work Discipline” by Ms. Jyothsna U, final year MBA-HR student
• “A study on the Influence of Symmetrical Communication and Perceived Organizational Support on Employee Advocacy with the Mediating Role of Employee–Organization Relationship” by Ms. Ananya J Amin final year MBA-HR student
Both students employed SMART PLS-SEM to propose their HR research models and were highly appreciated for the depth and rigour of their study at the postgraduate level.

Immersive MBA: Zoho Book and Tally for MBA First year students

As part of the Accounting for Managers course, Sahyadri MBA organized a hands on session on Zoho Books and Tally, led by CA Anwesh Shetty and his team. The workshop provided students with a comprehensive introduction to Zoho Book, emphasizing its importance in modern business operations.
During the session, students learned how to log into Zoho Book and explored various key functionalities, including Inventory Creation, Quotation Generation, and Sales Order Creation. The workshop also covered the process of creating Purchase Orders, Credit Notes, and Debit Notes, offering a complete overview of managing sales and purchase cycles.
Further, hands on sessions on Tally were conducted to bridge management concepts with real-time financial practice. These sessions helped students understand accounts, taxation, and financial reports, enabling better decision-making, cost control, and compliance.

Immersive MBA on ‘Management Processes and Organizational Behaviour’ course

The Immersive MBA Program “SYNERGY ODYSSEY” on Management Processes and Organizational Behaviour was conducted on 9th and 10th January 2026 for MBA students across three sections. The sessions were led by Mr. Kalyana Sundaram, Deputy General Manager, John Cockril , Mumbai who delivered an engaging and experiential learning journey blending management concepts with mindfulness practices. Over the course of three hours per session, students actively participated in case-based discussions, leadership analysis, and organizational behavior frameworks, enabling them to effectively connect academic theory with real-world corporate challenges.
Under the guidance of Mr. Kalyana Sundaram, students gained actionable insights into leadership, motivation, communication, and decision-making, while also developing focus and emotional balance through integrated mindfulness techniques. The program created a strong impact by fostering holistic professional development and preparing students to transition confidently from campus to corporate environments. The initiative reflected a meaningful step toward sustainable learning and continuous growth.

Placements and Training:

Placement Success at iWave Systems

We are delighted to announce the successful placements of our students at iWave Systems, highlighting excellence across multiple disciplines. Mohammed Aafil from Data Science has been placed as a Software Engineer. From the Computer Science branch, Ananya, Niranjan N Damle, Puneeth Kumar, Riya R, and Sanjana Rai have secured roles as Software Engineers, demonstrating strong technical and problem-solving skills. Adding to this achievement, students from the Electronics & Communication Engineering branch—Ajay Kumar M, Dhanush G P, M Vaishnav, and Vibha B K—have been placed as Hardware Engineers. This collective success reflects the students’ dedication and the institution’s continued focus on industry-relevant learning and career readiness.

Coaching Camp for VTU Athletics Team at Sahyadri

Sahyadri hosted the VTU Athletics Coaching Camp for Men and Women Teams from 6th to 11th Jan 2026. The team will leave for Alva’s College, Moodbidri, from 12th to 16th Jan 2026 to participate in the All-India Inter-University Athletics Championship, along with the Team Manager, Mr. Karnakumar K S, and the Coach, Mr. Balachandra Gowda B.
Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal; Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice Principal; Dr. Shamanth Rai, Dean – Academics; and Ms. Ramya P., Asst. Director of Physical Education, wished the team good luck for the event.

ECE students secure Internships at NITK Surathkal under Project EMBRACE, VLabs–CSD & Applied Photonics Lab

Eight students from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), have secured internship opportunities at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, under nationally significant initiatives.
Five students – Purvi G Rao, Sahana Gowri P, Harshith K, Chaitanya P Naik, and Ganashree Ramesh – have secured internships under Project EMBRACE (Enabling Multi-disciplinary and Broader Radio Applications for Community Empowerment), a transformative initiative spearheaded by NITK Surathkal with the support of Robosoft Technologies. As part of this project, students will work on cutting-edge applications involving antenna design, Software Defined Radio (SDR), drones, disaster management, and community development. The program also provides financial support for obtaining an Amateur Radio License, subject to successful completion of the required examinations and licensing formalities.
Bhoomika V K has secured an internship under the Virtual Labs (VLabs) initiative, working with the Centre for System Design (CSD)—a nationally recognised platform for industry–academia–society collaboration focused on experiential learning and real-world engineering solutions. The VLabs initiative, funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, enables practice-oriented learning through web-enabled experiments across engineering and science disciplines.
Further, Anshitha Karkera and Pratheek P Acharya have also secured internships at NITK Surathkal and will be working at the Applied Photonics Lab, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, NITK. Their work will focus on advanced research activities in the domain of applied photonics and optical engineering.
A special acknowledgement to Dr. Pruthviraj U, Associate Professor of Water Resources & Ocean Engineering, Institute Development Coordinator (IDC) – Virtual Labs, and Professor-in-Charge – Transdisciplinary (R&D), NITK Surathkal; Prof. K V Gangadharan, Head-Centre for System Design NITK Surathkal and Dr. Mandeep Singh, Visiting Professor at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Asst. Professor at NITK for their valuable support and facilitation in enabling these internship opportunities.

ECE Student Secures Internship at Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

As per the recent official communication received from the LRDE (Electronics Radar Development Establishment), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Pratheek P Acharya, student of the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), has secured an internship opportunity at LRDE, DRDO, CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru. The Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) is a premier R&D laboratory under DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, engaged in the design and development of advanced radar and electronic warfare systems critical to national defence. Securing an internship at such a nationally significant organisation marks an important academic and professional milestone.

ECE holds Academic Collaboration with eSim – FOSSEE, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

The Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), conducted an online discussion meeting with the eSim team from FOSSEE, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, represented by Mr. Varad Patil, Project Research Assistant, and Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager. The interaction focused on exploring potential avenues for academic collaboration.
The discussion centred on the possibility of organizing an Online eSim Research Migration Camp for students and faculty members, aimed at introducing participants to the eSim open-source EDA platform and the broader FOSSEE Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ecosystem for teaching, learning, and research. This initiative is envisioned as a meaningful step towards promoting open-source tools and research-oriented learning in electronics education.
Key takeaways for participating students include:
• Hands-on orientation to the eSim software and its academic use cases
• Guided onboarding to the eSim FOSSEE IIT Bombay portal
• Understanding research migration activities and evaluation processes
• Insights into open-source contribution pathways and National FOSSEE Awards
The FOSSEE (Free/Libre and Open-Source Software for Education) project, developed at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and funded by the National Mission on Education Through ICT, Ministry Of Education, Government of India, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of technical education by encouraging the adoption of FLOSS tools and reducing dependency on proprietary software.

Skill Enhancement Course for MBAs on Digital Marketing

The Department of Business Administration conducted a 5-Day Skill Enhancement Course on Digital Marketing for the MBA Marketing and Dual Specialization students, creating significant academic and professional buzz among students.
The program was facilitated by Mr. Sharan from Business Toys Pvt. Ltd. who brought strong industry exposure and practical insights into the classroom. The course focused on contemporary and in-demand digital marketing skills, aligning academic learning with industry expectations. The successful completion and certification added significant value to students’ professional profiles and strengthened their readiness for digital marketing roles.

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Sat Jan 17 2026