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Sahyadri Hosts Expert Session on ‘Research & Development Funding Opportunities’ by Dr. Santosh S. Patil, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur

Sahyadri had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Santosh S. Patil, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, to the campus on 18th June 2026.
During his visit, Dr. Patil held detailed discussions with Principal Dr. S. S. Injaganeri and CEO Mr. Johnson Tellis on strengthening research collaborations, enhancing innovation ecosystems, and exploring avenues for research funding. He was also taken on a guided tour of the campus, where he visited various academic and research facilities and appreciated the institution’s commitment to quality education and research-driven initiatives.
As part of the visit, Dr. Santosh S. Patil delivered an insightful session on “Funding Opportunities for Research and Development (R&D)” for faculty members and research coordinators. The programme featured dedicated sessions on both International and National R&D Funding Opportunities, highlighting various funding schemes, research grant avenues, proposal development strategies, and best practices for securing external funding. The deliberations provided valuable insights into emerging research trends, collaborative opportunities with academia and industry, and effective approaches to enhancing institutional research output through funded projects, inspiring faculty members to actively pursue high-impact research initiatives.
The visit offered an excellent platform for faculty members to gain practical knowledge on research funding and fostered meaningful discussions on strengthening the institution’s research and innovation culture.

Valedictory Ceremony: Sahyadri Management Students’ Association (SMSA) and Farewell for the outgoing MBA Batch

The Sahyadri Management Students’ Association (SMSA) organized its Valedictory Ceremony 2026 on 16th June 2026, marking the successful conclusion of an eventful academic year for the MBA Batch 2025–26.
The event brought together faculty members, industry professionals, alumni, and students to celebrate the achievements and milestones of SMSA. The annual report was presented by Ms. Vishaka Pai, Student President, highlighting the diverse activities, initiatives, competitions, and leadership opportunities facilitated by SMSA and its clubs throughout the year.
The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Mohammed Azzan Patni, Co-Founder of Pace Wisdom Solutions, who shared valuable insights on leadership, innovation, and professional growth. Alumni Guest Mr. Kiran Kumar, Branch Managing Partner at Kotak Life, inspired students by reflecting on his professional journey and the importance of adaptability in today’s dynamic business environment. The event was also honoured by the presence of Mr. Krishna Hegde, Administrator.

Winners of inter-house competitions and Outstanding student achievers were recognized during the prize distribution ceremony, celebrating excellence across academic, co-curricular, and association activities.
The valedictory served as a fitting conclusion to a remarkable year of learning, leadership, collaboration, and achievement, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the MBA fraternity at Sahyadri.

Second Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting of CSE (AI & ML)

The Dept. of CSE (AI & ML) conducted its 2nd Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting on 16th June 2026, bringing together academicians, industry experts, alumni representatives, and faculty members to discuss curriculum development and academic initiatives.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Sowmya Kamath S, Associate Professor, Dept. of Information Technology, NITK Surathkal; Dr. Megha P. Arakeri, Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Bengaluru; Mr. Sridharan Venkataramanan, Associate Vice President, GlobalLogic, Bengaluru and Mr. Lanwin Lobo, Vice President – AI and Data Science (Product & Technology), Updapt CSR Pvt. Ltd., Mangaluru.
The meeting focused on the approval of the 2025 scheme and syllabus, revision of selected courses under the 2024 scheme, approval of NPTEL courses, and the proposed panel of internal and external members for SEE activities.
The experts provided valuable suggestions for enhancing the curriculum by incorporating emerging technologies, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, promoting interdisciplinary learning, and fostering innovation-driven education. They emphasized the importance of experiential learning, project-based activities, and continuous curriculum refinement to equip students with the skills required for the rapidly evolving AI and technology landscape.

Dept. of CSE Conducts its 7th Board of Studies Meeting

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) convened its 7th Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting to deliberate upon and finalize the 2025 Scheme and Syllabus for the Undergraduate Programme (III to VIII Semesters).
The meeting served as a collaborative forum, bringing together eminent academicians, industry experts, and faculty members to ensure that the curriculum remains contemporary, industry-relevant, and aligned with emerging technological trends. The discussions focused on strengthening academic quality, enhancing employability, and preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the computing profession.
Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Head of the Department and Chairman of BoS-CSE, welcomed the distinguished members and presided over the proceedings. In his address, he highlighted the importance of continuous curriculum enhancement to foster innovation, skill development, and academic excellence.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, emphasized the significance of integrating skill-based labs with the regular curriculum to enhance placement readiness of the students. He urged the BoS team to constructively deliberate on the scheme, which supports both academics and the necessary skill set for the industry.
The meeting benefited from the valuable insights and recommendations of the following distinguished members:
• Dr. Raghavendra Rao B. V., Professor, IIT Madras (VTU Nominee)
• Dr. Abhishek Vaish, Associate Professor, IIIT Allahabad
• Dr. Srinath S., Professor, SJCE Mysuru
• Dr. Srikanth Prabhu, Professor, MIT Manipal
• Dr. Bharath Kumar, Associate Director – Projects, Cognizant India Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Sagar P. Y., Data Scientist Consultant, Evoke Technologies, Bengaluru
A comprehensive presentation on the proposed scheme and syllabus was delivered by Dr. Deepti Rai, Convener, BoS-CSE. Representatives from the skill labs also briefed on the skill lab syllabus planned for the 3rd and 4th semesters. The BoS members actively deliberated on the proposed revisions and provided valuable suggestions to further strengthen the academic framework.
The meeting concluded with fruitful discussions and constructive recommendations, reaffirming the department’s commitment to delivering a future-ready curriculum that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in both academia and industry.

Expert Insights Drive Curriculum Excellence at BoS Meeting of Dept. of Business Administration

The Department of Business Administration (MBA), organized the 7th Board of Studies (BoS) meeting for MBA and the 1st Board of Studies (BoS) meeting for BBA on 19th June 2026. The meeting served as an important platform for academic deliberations, curriculum enhancement, and strategic discussions aimed at strengthening the quality of management education.
The session was graced by eminent academicians and industry experts:
• Dr. Senthil K Nathan, Associate Professor, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Tiruchirapalli
• Mr. Subbaramu V Thalur, Senior Director, Head of Finance – South Asia, Raiph Lauren – India
• Dr. Ritanjali Majhi, Professor & HOD – Marketing, NITK, Surathkal
• Dr. Rajendra K Bandi, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
• Dr. T Mallikarjunappa, Professor, Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management, NITTE (Deemed to be University)
• Dr. S Pavan Kumar, Associate Professor, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
• Dr. Aditya Gupta, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Supply Chain Management Centre, TCI-IIMBA Supply Chain Sustainability Lab, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
• Dr. D Sandhya, Associate Professor & Program Coordinator, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
Principal Dr. S S Injaganeri welcomed the BoS Members and appreciated the efforts of the faculty in bringing the best curriculum forward after considering inputs from the stakeholders. Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program shared the achievements and academic activities/best practices of the department. Prof. Monisha Shetty, BoS Convenor of the department walked the board through the YR2025 scheme and syllabus of 3rd and 4th semester as well as the scheme and syllabus of 1st and 2nd semester of YR2026.
The Board members engaged in meaningful discussions on curriculum structure, industry relevance, academic innovations, value-added initiatives, and emerging trends in management education. The suggestions and insights shared by the experts are expected to significantly contribute towards enhancing academic excellence and aligning programs with evolving industry requirements.

Dept. of ISE Conducts its 2nd Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting

The Department of Information Science & Engineering (ISE) conducted its 02nd Board of Studies (BoS) meeting to deliberate upon and finalize the 2025 Scheme and Syllabus for the Undergraduate Programme (III to VIII Semesters) of the 2025 admitted batch.
The meeting served as a collaborative forum, bringing together eminent academicians, industry experts, and faculty members to ensure that the curriculum remains contemporary, industry-relevant, and aligned with emerging technological trends.
Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P., Head of the Department (ISE) and Chairman of BoS-ISE, welcomed the distinguished members and presided over the proceedings.
The meeting benefited from the valuable insights and recommendations of the following distinguished members:
• Dr. Shashidhar G Koolagudi, Professor, Dept. of CSE, NITK (Academic Expert)
• Dr. Rajendra Hegadi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Data Science & Intelligent Systems, IIIT Dharwad (Academic Expert) (Online Mode)
• Mr. Abhijjith Shetty, VP - Delivery and Cloud Services, Juego Studios, Mangaluru (Industry Representative)
• Mr. Shetty Nihal Naveen - Alumni Representative
A comprehensive presentation on the proposed scheme and syllabus was delivered by Dr. Vasudeva Rao P V, Convener, BoS-ISE. Representatives from the skill labs presented the syllabus of the Skill Laboratory offered for the 3rd and 4th semesters. The BoS members actively deliberated on the proposed revisions and provided valuable suggestions to further strengthen the academic framework.
The meeting concluded with fruitful discussions and constructive recommendations, reaffirming the department’s commitment to delivering a future-ready curriculum that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in both academia and industry.

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Allied Program Conducts 8th Board of Studies Meeting

The meeting commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Lawrence J Fernandes, Chairperson, BoS. Dr. Shankara Murthy H M, Convener, BoS, presented the Scheme and Syllabus, Assessment Process, Panel of Examiners, and Model Question Paper Pattern for the 2025 Scheme.
Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, highlighted the importance of integrating skill-based laboratory courses with the regular curriculum to enhance students’ industry readiness. Dr. Shamanth Rai, Dean Academics, highlighted the Institutes initiative to introduce skill-based courses under the Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) category in the curriculum and outlined the plan.
The morning session was devoted to deliberations on the Scheme and Syllabus of the Mechanical Engineering programme, while the afternoon session focused on discussions related to the Robotics and Automation programme.
The following distinguished members provided valuable suggestions during the meeting:
• Dr. Naveen Karanth, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NITK Surathkal
• Dr. Dhiraj V. Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, IIT Dharwad
• Dr. Asha C S, Associate Professor, Department of Mechatronics, MIT Manipal
• Mr. Niranjan Sharma K V, Alumni Member and Research Associate, NMAMIT, Nitte
The BoS members actively deliberated on the proposed scheme and syllabus, provided valuable suggestions for further strengthening the curriculum and aligning it with contemporary industry and academic requirements.
Following the BoS meeting, an interaction session was organized with Dr. Dhiraj V. Patil, IIT Dharwad in the Department. During the session, he presented an overview of his current research activities and explored potential avenues for collaborative research.

Sahyadri earns the prestigious AAA Rating from Careers360 and recognized among India’s Best Engineering Institutes 2026

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, has earned the prestigious AAA Rating from Careers360 and has been recognized among India’s Best Engineering Institutes 2026. This distinguished recognition highlights the institution’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, outcome-based education, industry-integrated learning, research and innovation, and holistic student development. The accolade reflects Sahyadri’s consistent efforts in nurturing highly skilled graduates, fostering strong industry collaborations, and maintaining world-class educational standards, further reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading institutions for engineering and professional education in the country.

ISE Student and Faculty published a Book:The Fixed Point in Amazon Kindle

Shetty Nihal Naveen, student of ISE, along with faculty mentors Dr. Shamanth Rai and Dr. Rithesh Pakkala P. published a book titled “The Fixed Point: How Metacognition Generates Thought and Builds the Self”, in Amazon Kindle.
The book presents two interlocking frameworks. Metacognitive Constitution Theory (MCT) proposes that a thought is a fixed point — a stable, self-consistent state that emerges from a precision-weighted iterative process acting on an indeterminate proto-cognitive field. The existence of such fixed points is guaranteed by Lawvere's fixed-point theorem, making thought a topological inevitability in any sufficiently self-representational system.
Amazon kindle link can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Fixed-Point-Metacognition-Generates-Thought/dp/B0H2Y3JHWD

ECE Student Secures Internship at India Space Lab

Rishi Arya C V, a seventh-semester student, from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) has been selected for the India Space Lab Summer Internship & Technical Training Program 2026.
From 17th June to 31st July 2026, Rishi will undergo an intensive 45-day internship and technical training program, gaining hands-on exposure to some of the most exciting and future-defining technologies in the aerospace and space sectors.
• Advanced Drone Technology
• CanSat & CubeSat Technologies
• Rocketry & Space Systems
• Remote Sensing & GIS Applications
• Disaster Management Technologies

ECE Student Teams Showcase AI Innovation at Cognizant Techno verse Hackathon 2026

Students from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) participated in the Cognizant Technoverse Hackathon 2026 – Agent Builder Challenge, conducted by Cognizant, a leading multinational technology company specializing in IT services, consulting, and digital solutions. The participating teams comprised:
• Team 1: Shabdhik M. M., Sumanth N. P., Amulya U. Shet, and Mance Uthappa K.
• Team 2: Abhirama K., Nikhila, Chaithanya U., and Vikas K. A.
As part of the hackathon, the first team worked on the problem statement “Predictive Maintenance AI” and developed PredictIQ, an AI-powered solution that leverages IoT sensor data and machine learning to predict equipment failures, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing operational downtime.

MBA students conduct Team Building Activities for the students of Kuvempu Government High School, Shaktinagar

Students of the MBA Dept. organized a program including team-building activities for the 9th-grade students of Kuvempu Government High School, Shaktinagar, as part of the Human Resource Management (HRM) academic curriculum.
The team, comprising Thripthi, Adithi Rai, Sakshi Shetty, Ashray Shetty, Melisha Sharrel Vas, and Shreyas M, conducted the program for 50 students. The event included interactive activities such as riddles, analysing the picture and narrating the story, dance whisper challenge, extempore speaking, escaping circle activity, logo designing challenge, etc., which were designed to promote teamwork, communication, leadership, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
The participants enthusiastically engaged in the activities and demonstrated remarkable creativity and team spirit.

Experiential Learning: MBA Students Conduct Team-Building Activities at Govt. High School, Mallikatte, Kadri, as a Part of the HRM Course Assignment

As part of the academic curriculum and Human Resource Management (HRM) course assignment, the students of the Department of Business Administration (MBA) organized a Team-Building Activities Program for the students of Government High School, Mallikatte, Kadri. The program was conducted by a team comprising Krithin, Victoria Kreeshma Soans, Parnika B S, Hajira Zaib I M, Sanath Kumar M, Abhishek S, and Vignesh. The team conducted various interactive team-building activities designed to develop essential skills among the students, including teamwork, communication, leadership, cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
The activities included engaging exercises that encouraged students to work collaboratively, think creatively, and build positive team dynamics. The participants actively involved themselves in the activities and demonstrated enthusiasm, coordination, and team spirit throughout the program.

One-Day Skill Development and Training Program organized by MBA students at Government Pre-University College, Hampankatta, Mangalore

As part of the academic curriculum and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the students of the Department of Business Administration (MBA) organized a One-Day Skill Development and Training Program for the 2nd PU students of Government Pre-University College, Hampankatta, Mangalore.
The program was conducted for 60 students and aimed at enhancing their creativity, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and analytical abilities through a series of engaging and interactive activities. The event featured activities such as Shape Puzzle, Create Your Own Company and Logo, Word Break Puzzle, and Blind Count, which encouraged active participation and collaborative learning among the students.

Research Club of MBA Dept. organized 'Research Quest 2026'

The Research Club of Dept. of Business Administration organized "Research Quest 2026" on 15th June 2026. The event was designed to nurture students' research aptitude, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills by providing a platform for intellectually stimulating activities.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing all the MBA houses. Participants demonstrated exceptional research capabilities, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork throughout the competition. The active involvement and competitive spirit displayed by the participants made the event highly engaging and successful.

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Sat Jun 20 2026