Mangaluru: Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management inaugurates 29th MBA batch

Mangaluru: Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management inaugurates 29th MBA batch

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 11, 2026: The Justice K S Hegde Institute of Management (JKSHIM), a constituent institution of Nitte (Deemed to be University), inaugurated the orientation programme for its 29th MBA batch (2026-28) at the Institute Auditorium.

The programme began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by faculty member Dr Sheetal Kumar M.

Chief Guest Dr Harsha Halahalli, Registrar of Nitte (Deemed to be University), addressed the gathering of dignitaries, parents and newly admitted students. He highlighted the university’s leadership, national and international accreditations and strong institutional culture.

Dr Halahalli reaffirmed the institution’s founding vision of developing future leaders who can contribute meaningfully to community development and nation-building. He also assured parents that the students were entering a supportive and high-performing academic environment.

Guest of Honour Ganaraj Kamath, Global Portfolio Planning Leader at Hewlett Packard (HP), Bengaluru, spoke about the global opportunities available to management graduates and described an MBA as a launchpad for future global leaders. He emphasised the growth potential of the Indian market and the importance of discipline, strong conceptual foundations, awareness of industry trends and developing into versatile professionals.

Dr N. S. Shetty, Professor Emeritus at JKSHIM, highlighted the broad scope of knowledge and opportunities offered by an MBA. He said the institute prepares students to navigate the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) global business environment by developing the ‘5 Cs’ — Character, Courage, Competence, Creativity and Commitment — along with the ‘5 As’, which focus on analytical abilities and adaptability.

Director Prof (Dr) Sudhir M. welcomed the new students to the JKSHIM family and outlined the two-year academic journey ahead. He introduced the institute’s faculty and highlighted its rigorous, industry-oriented training aimed at preparing graduates for leadership roles in the corporate sector.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by faculty member Dr Melanie Pius Dsouza, followed by the National Anthem.

JKSHIM continues to focus on industry-oriented management education through contemporary curricula, experienced faculty mentorship and strong placement opportunities with leading multinational companies.

For more information, visit nitte.edu.in/jkshim