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Delegates from Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, visited Sahyadri for Academic and Research Collaboration

Sahyadri had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, on 19th August 2026.
The visiting delegation comprised:
Dr. Sadashive Gowda B., Principal
Dr. C. M. Patil, Professor & Dean (R&D)
Dr. Nagaraj B. G., Professor & Associate Dean (Faculty Research)
Dr. Adithya, Professor & Head, CSE (AI & ML)
The visit commenced with a brief introductory session and a comprehensive presentation highlighting Sahyadri's academic initiatives, research ecosystem, industry collaborations, innovation-driven programs, and student achievements.
This was followed by an interactive walkthrough of the campus, during which the delegates visited various state-of-the-art facilities and innovation spaces, including advanced skill labs, research centres, incubation facilities, and technology-driven learning environments. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Sahyadri's commitment to experiential learning, industry readiness, and innovation-led education.
A key highlight of the visit was the engaging interaction session between the delegates and Sahyadri faculty members. The discussions focused on research and development initiatives, faculty research opportunities, interdisciplinary collaborations, emerging technologies, publication strategies, and avenues for strengthening academic partnerships between the two institutions.
The visit concluded with discussions on fostering deeper collaboration in research, innovation, and industry-oriented education. Both institutions expressed their commitment to exploring mutually beneficial opportunities that contribute to academic excellence and the advancement of engineering education.
Sahyadri looks forward to continued engagement with VVCE and building meaningful partnerships that create lasting impact in higher education and research.

Sixth Academic Council Meeting of Sahyadri

The 6th Academic Council meeting of Sahyadri was held on 22nd August, 2026, in blended mode. The academic experts from higher learning institutes, industry experts, alumni and student representatives attended the meeting. Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal and Chairperson welcomed the Committee members and Dr Shamantha Rai, Dean-Academics presented the meeting agenda. The members deliberated on various aspects pertaining to the Autonomous 2025-26 Scheme and Syllabus of the UG and PG programmes. After detailed discussion, the modalities related to teaching, learning and curriculum were finalised. The members also discussed and approved the amendments to the Academic Statutes of 2024 for BE, MBA and M.Tech programmes, as well as the new statutes for BCA, BBA and MCA programmes. Further, amendments to the norms related to unfair means cases in examinations, NPTEL course modalities, Industry Faculty, Result Analysis and other academic matters were discussed and approved.
Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice – Principal presented the vote of thanks to the Academic Council members present in the meeting.
The new nominated External Members of 6th Academic Council Committee present during the meeting were:
1. Dr. Prasad AY, SJB Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
2. Dr. Ananda Kumar K S, Atria Institute of Technology, Hebbal, Bengaluru
3. Prof. T N Nagabhushan, Vice-Chancellor, Kishkinda University, Bellary
4. Dr. Vishruth B G, BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru
5. Dr. V.B. Khanapuri, IIM, Mumbai
6. Mr. Abhinandan Rayagouda Patil, EGDK, Mangaluru
7. Mr. Ravindra D. Gudi,IIT, Bombay
8. Mr. Subramaniam Kolluru V.L. (FNAE, FACI), Hyderabad Telangana
9. Ms. Sweekriti Shetty, Product owner, EGDK, Mangaluru
BoS Chairpersons, Deans and Senior Faculty, Student representatives were present in the council meeting.
The council members gave valuable suggestions and approved the agenda presented by the Principal and Dean academics.

CSE (AI & ML) organized Hands-on Workshop on ‘AI for Fundraising and Investor Pitch Preparation’

The Dept. of CSE (AI & ML), in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and IEEE Mangalore Subsection, organised a hands-on workshop titled “Using AI for Fundraising & Investor Pitch Preparation” on August 22, 2026.
The workshop featured two industry experts as resource persons. Mr. Srujan Rai, Customer Engineer at Niveus Solutions (NTT DATA) and Mr. Amrith Raj, AI/ML Engineer – Pre Sales at Niveus, NTT DATA. The workshop aimed to introduce students to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in entrepreneurship, fundraising, and startup development. It highlighted how AI tools can help refine business ideas, understand investor expectations, develop fundraising strategies, and create effective investor pitches.
The hands-on sessions helped students explore emerging AI tools for the startup ecosystem and understand the importance of combining technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to transform ideas into viable ventures.
The workshop was coordinated by Prof. Ashok Ammanagi and Prof. Anmol M, Faculty Coordinators from the Department.

Skill Development and Career Readiness Session for BBA and BCA students

A session on ‘Skill Development and Career Readiness’ was conducted for the BBA & BCA students on 20th August 2026. The session was facilitated by Mr. Renjith Ravi Keshav, Managing Director at Iskew learning.
The session focused on developing a problem-solving mindset among students. The resource person highlighted that every business idea or initiative should begin with identifying and understanding the problem being addressed. Students were encouraged to look at situations as problems or challenges and clearly understand the purpose before attempting to find solutions. He also emphasized that without knowing the purpose or problem, individuals are likely to remain less motivated and may struggle to achieve meaningful outcomes.
The session further highlighted the importance of skill development, effective communication, LinkedIn presence and internships in preparing students for the professional world. Students were encouraged to continuously develop their skills, communicate confidently, build a professional LinkedIn profile and gain practical exposure through internships.
The interactive approach and practical insights encouraged students to think beyond academics and focus on becoming skill-oriented, communicative and career-ready professionals.

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering organized an Invited Industry Lecture Series

The Department of Mechanical Engineering organised an interactive session on “Role of Mechanical Engineers in the 21st Century Economy” for students of Pre-Final and Final year engineering students.
The resource person was Mr. Hitesh Mittal, Director – ALFO Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. With over 25 years of experience in automotive engineering, product development, manufacturing, global leadership, and entrepreneurship, Mr. Mittal shared valuable insights into the changing role of mechanical engineers and the opportunities emerging in modern industry.
Drawing from his extensive industry experience in India and North America, he highlighted the importance of innovation, product development, manufacturing, leadership and entrepreneurship for aspiring engineers.
The interactive session encouraged students to look beyond conventional engineering roles and understand the growing relevance of Mechanical, Robotics and Automation engineers in advanced manufacturing, automotive technology, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship. The session served as an inspiring platform for students to connect classroom learning with real-world industrial experience and future career opportunities. The department also explored the possibility of establishing an MoU to facilitate internship and placement opportunities for students.

CSE Dept. organized IIC Self-Driven event on Coding for Market-Ready Solution

Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering organized an event titled “Coding for Market-Ready Solution” on 18th August 2026 at the Central Lab. The session was organized for final-year students and focused on bridging technical software development with market-driven strategies, cybersecurity awareness, and user engagement techniques.
The session was delivered by Dr. Ananth Prabhu Gurpur, Professor & Principal Investigator at the Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, and Director at Tor Secure Cyber LLP and SurePass Academy. He shared valuable insights into building scalable, industry-ready applications, highlighting the essential balance between a strong technical foundation, digital market visibility, and robust security practices to address real-world challenges.
The session introduced students to key interdisciplinary concepts vital for commercial software success, including the application of neurological indicators to marketing strategies, identifying digital cybersecurity risks, and understanding user attention dynamics through the 3-second rule. Dr. Ananth Prabhu detailed essential growth and visibility strategies such as keyword research, search intents, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and foundational cybersecurity principles. The interactive discussion encouraged students to think beyond traditional academic coding and design practical, secure, and user-centric solutions.
The event was coordinated by Prof. Alakananda K, Prof. Shiji Abraham, and Prof. Chaithrashree M, under the guidance of Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Professor & HOD-CSE. The program provided students with valuable industry-oriented perspectives on product readiness, digital presence, user behaviour analytics, and practical problem-solving. Dr. Ananth Prabhu’s insights motivated the students to apply their technical skills toward building secure, market-viable products aligned with modern industry demands.

SOSC HackHarbor 4.0

HackHarbor 4.0, a four-day internship programme organized by the Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC) for third-semester students, was held from August 18 to 21, 2026. The programme began with an inaugural ceremony attended by faculty members and SOSC representatives. Students gained hands-on experience in Git, GitHub, web development, APIs, databases, competitive programming and data structures. Interactive games, quizzes and technical challenges enhanced the learning experience. The programme concluded with a valedictory ceremony, where participants, mentors and volunteers were appreciated for their contributions. HackHarbor 4.0 successfully provided students with practical skills, collaborative learning opportunities and exposure to modern technologies and problem-solving.

Newly Elected AEnCES Office Bearers 2026

The newly elected AEnCES Council for 2026 has been announced by the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, with students taking up key leadership responsibilities across technical, cultural, sports and administrative activities.
• President: Mokshith S Shetty
• Vice President: Arun K
• Secretary: Mohammed Asheef
• Joint Secretary: Mahanth Hegde
• Treasurer: Jazib Rafeeque
• Vice Treasurer: Manoj B P
• Sports Head: Amruthananda J Peraje
• Cultural Head: Hamsini Shetty
• Technical Head: Aman Bangera
The new council is expected to lead and coordinate various AEnCES activities during its tenure, providing opportunities for students to engage in technical, cultural and extracurricular initiatives.

Placements and Training:

ECE student Secures ₹38.98 LPA CTC at Meiden Engineering Corporation

Hamsini Shetty from the ECE Department has been placed with Meiden Engineering Corporation as a Design Engineer with an impressive CTC of ₹38.98 LPA.

Sahyadri Students Secure ₹39.22 LPA Package at Meidensha Corporation

Two students Mr. Vivek from Computer Science & Engineering and Mr. Arjun from Information Science & Engineering, have been placed at Meidensha Corporation as Data Engineers with an impressive package of ₹39.22 LPA. This outstanding achievement reflects their technical excellence, dedication, perseverance, and strong industry readiness.

Alumni Interaction Session – Career Opportunities with Anglo-Eastern

Sahyadri recently hosted an insightful Alumni Interaction Session on Career Opportunities in the Merchant Navy, featuring Mr. Sandeep Jat, a 2021 pass-out alumnus, who is currently working with Anglo-Eastern.
Mr. Sandeep shared his inspiring journey from being a Sahyadri student to building a career in the maritime industry. He spoke about how he secured his opportunity with Anglo-Eastern, the preparation involved, and the experiences that shaped his professional journey.
The session provided students with a first-hand understanding of life at sea, the nature of work, career opportunities, challenges, and growth prospects in the Merchant Navy. He also highlighted the importance of discipline, technical knowledge, communication skills, adaptability, and perseverance in building a successful career in the maritime sector.
Sharing his personal experiences, Mr. Sandeep offered valuable insights into the selection process, interview preparation, and skills required to succeed in the industry. His candid interaction and practical advice helped students gain a clearer perspective on what it takes to pursue a career in the Merchant Navy.

LTI Mindtree Conducts Session on ‘Prompt Engineering’

LTI Mindtree conducted an insightful and engaging session on Prompt Engineering, providing students with valuable exposure to the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI. The session focused on the fundamentals of prompt engineering, effective prompt design techniques, and practical applications of AI tools. Students gained insights into how well-structured prompts can improve the quality and accuracy of AI-generated outputs. The interactive session also highlighted the growing importance of AI skills in the technology industry and encouraged students to explore innovative ways of leveraging Generative AI in their academic and professional journeys. The session was highly informative and provided students with valuable industry-oriented knowledge on one of the most emerging technologies.

MBA student placed at Frinks AI, Bengaluru

Harshitha R Shekha, a final-year MBA student of the 2024–26 batch specialising in Finance, has been placed at Frinks AI as a Finance Trainee. Frinks AI is dedicated towards building AI systems that are built for the needs of the manufacturing industry, solving their unique challenges.
Harshitha R Shekha, a final-year MBA student of the 2024–26 batch specialising in Finance, has been placed at Frinks AI as a Finance Trainee. Their no-code, machine vision AI platform brings real-time visibility, precision, and control to critical operations - from quality and compliance checks to shipment validation. Designed for scale, simplicity, and speed, their solution integrates seamlessly into existing systems to automate inspections, reduce downtime, and boost traceability - without the heavy lift of traditional automation. From cement and chemicals to automotive and FMCG, the world's leading manufacturers trust Frinks AI to eliminate errors, accelerate decisions, and unlock measurable ROI - one production line at a time.

TeXCraft – Mastering Technical Documentation with LaTeX & Overleaf

The Department of Information Science & Engineering, in association with mInDs and ISDC (Innovex Student Developer Community), successfully conducted TeXCraft – Mastering Technical Documentation with LaTeX & Overleaf, a hands-on workshop aimed at helping students enhance their technical documentation and presentation skills.
The session was conducted by Mr. Rithvik Shetty, Software Engineer at Novigo Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and an alumnus of the Information Science & Engineering Department. He guided the participants through the practical use of LaTeX and Overleaf, covering their applications in preparing professional project reports, research papers, and other technical documents.

Dept. of ISE organized a Session on “Angel Investment & VC Funding Opportunities”

Dept. of Information Science & Engineering, organized an insightful session on “Angel Investment & VC Funding Opportunities” for the students on 21st Aug 2026. The session was conducted by Prof. Monisha Shetty of the Dept. of Business Administration, who served as the resource person. The session aimed to raise students' awareness of funding avenues for innovative ideas, startups, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Prof. Monisha Shetty explained the concepts of Angel Investment and Venture Capital (VC) funding) and highlighted how entrepreneurs can approach investors to secure financial support for their business ideas. She also discussed the importance of developing viable business ideas, preparing effective business proposals, understanding investor expectations, and identifying suitable funding opportunities.

CSE (AI & ML) student Secures 8th Position in Monsoon Chess Tournament

Mr. Nityantha H, a 3rd Semester student from the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML), secured an impressive 8th position in the Monsoon Chess Tournament, held on 18th and 19th August 2026 at Vivekananda College, Puttur.

Drawing Competition on the occasion of Independence Day 2026

On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, a Drawing Competition was organized by the NSS Unit for the First-Year B.E. students. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of students, who showcased their creativity and patriotic spirit through their artwork.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of the Dean – Student Welfare, along with the NSS Officer and the Department of Basic Science. This event provided an opportunity for students to express their thoughts and creativity while celebrating the spirit of independence.

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Sun Aug 23 2026