Tuesday, May 19 2026

Immersive MBA session on Finance by Ex-President of UAE Exchange

As a part of the Immersive MBA program conducted by the MBA Dept., Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, the Ex-President of UAE Exchange, conducted a session in the Finance course for the first-year MBA students on 19th May 2026.

During the session, he shared his inspiring life journey, discussing the experiences, both successes and failures, that contributed to his professional success. His interaction motivated students to develop resilience, confidence, and a positive approach towards career growth.

He also addressed students on wealth management in the current economic scenario and explained the changing role of finance with the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector. He highlighted how AI is transforming financial services, investment decisions, and business operations, creating new opportunities and challenges for future professionals.

The session also included an engaging interactive discussion where students actively participated by asking questions and sharing their views. Overall, the session was highly informative, motivational, and beneficial for the students.

Placements and Training: Placed in Toyota Industries

Shreya Poojary from Mechanical Engineering has been placed in Toyota Industries Engine India Pvt. Ltd. for the Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) position.

Workshop on ‘Self-Driven Innovation: Intelligent Web Solution’ by Dept. of CSE

The Dept. of CSE (AI & ML) organized a workshop on “Self-Driven Innovation: Intelligent Web Solution” for fourth-semester students on 18th May 2026.

The session was conducted by Ms. Deeksha, who introduced students to innovative approaches in developing intelligent web-based solutions and encouraged them to explore self-driven learning and problem-solving methodologies. The workshop provided insights into modern web technologies, innovation strategies, and the role of intelligent systems in addressing real-world challenges.

The event was coordinated by Prof. Sangeeta M.S and Prof. Soumya, ensuring active student participation and smooth execution of the session.

ECE conducts a session on ‘From Breadboard to Business: The Hardware Start-up Lifecycle’

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), in association with the Sahyadri Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), organized an expert session for second-year ECE students focusing on hardware innovation, product development, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Anush Bekal – Vice President, Sahyadri IIC & HOD-ECE, SCEM, delivered the opening remarks and highlighted the importance of innovation, prototyping, and entrepreneurship among engineering students.

The expert session was delivered by Dr. Rathishchandra R Gatti, Professor, Department of Robotics & Automation and Dean R&D, who shared valuable insights into transforming innovative ideas into scalable hardware businesses.

Key highlights from the session:

• Why is hardware development more challenging than software development?

• Importance of hardware standardization and reliable design practices

• Building ideas through Breadboard → Perfboard → PCB → Scalable Product

• Understanding PoC, MVP, Validation Testing (EVT, DVT & PVT)

• Importance of Signal Integrity, Firmware, Connectivity & PCB Mastery

• Opportunities for hardware startups in Healthcare, Agriculture & EV sectors

• Importance of market research before product development

• Converting engineering ideas into commercially viable products

Students were also encouraged to utilize the institution’s PCB facilities and technical ecosystem to transform innovative concepts into real-world prototypes and products.

Prof. Pavana Laxmi and Prof. Rekha M B coordinated the session.

ISE Dept. conducted AlgoVision 2026, a Mini Project Demo

Dept. of Information Science & Engineering organised AlgoVision 2026, a mini-project demonstration event for the fourth semester students as part of the Design and Analysis of Algorithms course (BIS404T) on 19th May 2026. The event was graced by the Vice Principal & COE, Dr. Sudheer Shetty; HOD Dr. Rithesh Pakkala; Department IIC Co-ordinator Mr. Pratheek H, and Faculty Co-ordinator of the event Dr. Akhila Thejaswi R.

The event commenced with an address by the Vice Principal, Dr. Sudheer Shetty, and he highlighted the significance of algorithmic thinking in the modern era, algorithmic mindset and elaborated the evaluation criteria for the projects. The Head of Department, Dr. Rithesh Pakkala, then addressed the gathering, emphasising the importance of translating theoretical knowledge into practical applications and discussed the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in software development, advised students on ethically leveraging AI tools and positioning themselves effectively in an evolving job market.

The demonstrations were well-received and reflected the students' ability to apply algorithmic concepts to practical, real-world scenarios. A total of 32 teams actively participated and demonstrated their ideas. The event provided a valuable platform for students to showcase their technical skills, receive feedback from faculty, and gain exposure to diverse problem domains. Overall, AlgoVision 2026 successfully reinforced the department's commitment to outcome-based, application-driven experiential learning and served as an enriching experience for all participants.

ETHEREA 2026, a Traditional Day Celebration at the MBA Dept.

Dept. of Business Administration, in association with the Cultural Club of SMSA, organized ETHEREA 2026 – Traditional Day Celebration on 18th May 2026. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with culture, elegance, and celebration.

The programme commenced with a prayer and ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Various cultural performances and fun-filled activities added colour and excitement to the celebration. The dance performance by the final year students energized the audience, while interactive games encouraged active participation among students and faculty.

A major highlight of the event was the Inter-House Ramp Walk Competition, where participants beautifully showcased traditional attire with confidence and creativity. Faculty games further enhanced the spirit of bonding and enjoyment. The competition was judged by Prof. Megha N and Prof. Kripa, Dept. of ECE. The event concluded with an energetic dance performance, leaving everyone with joyful memories and a sense of togetherness. ETHEREA 2026 successfully celebrated tradition, unity, and student spirit, making the event a grand success.

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Immersive MBA session on Finance by Ex-President of UAE Exchange

Tue May 19 2026