Sahyadri College Host Induction Programme for 336 Postgraduate Students

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Mangaluru : Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management organised a grand induction programme on October 28, 2026, welcoming 336 students into its postgraduate streams, including MBA, MCA, M.Tech-CS, and M.Tech-VLSI. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest Mr. Pratham Hegde, Founder and CEO of Truelift AI, alongside college dignitaries including Dr. Manjappa S, Director of R&D, Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal, Mr. Krishna Hegde, Trustee and Administrator, Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice-Principal and COE, Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director of MBA Program, Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, HoD of Computer Science & Engineering, Dr. Anush Bekal, HoD of Electronics & Communication, and Dr. Duddela Prashanth, HoD of Computer Applications. Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Vishal Samartha traced the growth of the institution into a vibrant center of innovation under the vision of Dr. Manjunath Bhandary.

Delivering the inaugural address, Chief Guest Mr. Pratham Hegde shared valuable insights from his professional career, focusing on entrepreneurship, team dynamics, leadership, and strategic career growth. Addressing the new batch, Mr. Krishna Hegde urged students to understand the purpose of pursuing higher education, stressing the need for multidisciplinary collaboration, adaptability, and continuous skill upgrading. Dr. Manjappa Sarathi congratulated the incoming students, encouraging them to actively leverage the campus research facilities and faculty mentorship. In his presidential remarks, Principal Dr. S. S. Injaganeri expressed gratitude to parents for their trust in the institution, highlighting Sahyadri’s progress since 2007 toward autonomous status and its roadmap toward becoming a deemed-to-be university. The formal inauguration concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Duddela Sai Prashanth.

In his keynote address, Mr. Pratham Hegde emphasized that technical expertise must be complemented by communication skills, teamwork, consistency, and ownership. Delving into the rising influence of artificial intelligence in corporate sectors, he colorfully compared AI to a “wild horse,” advising students to harness its power effectively without becoming overly dependent on automation. He motivated students to master data analysis, risk management, and ethical work standards, followed by an interactive Q&A session where students gained practical career advice. Following the address, Dr. Vishal Samartha introduced the faculty and support staff to the new batch, creatively outlining the academic strengths of the teaching team.

The afternoon sessions focused on academic orientation and career pathways for the new postgraduates. Dr. Sushma V, Associate Professor, delivered an insightful presentation on “Outcome-Based Education: From Learning to Demonstrating Competence,” setting clear academic expectations for the curriculum. This was followed by an informative session led by Prof. Ramesh K. G. titled “Placements at Sahyadri MBA: Why MBA and Why Sahyadri?” detailing campus placement strategies and industry tie-ups. The week-long induction programme is being coordinated by Dr. Sushma V and Prof. Sagar Attavar to ensure a seamless transition for the 2026 PG batch.