Mangaluru : Industry, education and curriculum must go together. It is important to mould students in the global market to suit the needs of the industry, opined ‘Magic Bus’ Regional Program Manager (South) Prathap Srinivasan.

He was speaking after inaugurating a two-day job fair on Saturday at Mangala Auditorium of Mangalore University, organised by the University Information and Guidance Bureau (UEIGB) and University Training and Placement Cell (UTPC) in association with Mangala Alumni Association. Chief Guest of the event, Mangala Alumni Association President Dinesh Kumar Alva opined that opportunities exist for those who are loyal, efficient and smart.

In his presidential address, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya said that qualification is not equal to competency in competitive world. “Let us focus on increasing our capacity to avoid negative thinking. We should have the skills to maintain relationships, develop positive habits, time-sense, ethical values, and self-confidence to turn problems into opportunities,”he added.
University Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. P L Dharma welcomed guests. UEIGB & UTPC Head Prof. KS Jayappa delivered an introductory speech. The UTPC project-based consultant Sharda H S delivered vote of thanks. Dr. Preethi Keerthi D’Souza and Dr. Dhananjaya Kumble mastered the ceremony.

Thousands participate, more than 200 shortlisted
More than 45 companies participated in the Job Fair including Apollo Pharmacy, Muthoot Finance, MediPlus, Just Dial, Byjus, Axis Bank, Kanchana Group of Companies, Honda Matrix, Diya Systems, HDFC Bank, Mandovi Motors, More Super Market etc. Not only localites, but also thousands of job seekers from Udupi and Kodagu districts have arrived on the first day. The staff of Magic Bus and company representatives scrutinized the applications and provided tokens for the eligible candidates for an interview. More job seekers are expected to arrive on Sunday.