Sahyadri College inducts 336 students into MBA, MCA and M.Tech postgraduate programmes

Sahyadri College inducts 336 students into MBA, MCA and M.Tech postgraduate programmes

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, October 30, 2026: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management inducted 336 students into its postgraduate programmes in MBA, MCA, M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, and M.Tech in VLSI through an induction programme held on October 28, 2026.

The programme was inaugurated by chief guest Pratham Hegde, Founder and CEO of Truelift AI, along with senior college officials, by lighting the traditional lamp.

Those present included Dr. Manjappa S, Director of R&D and Consultancy; Dr. S.S. Injaganeri, Principal; Krishna Hegde, Trustee and Administrator; Dr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice-Principal and Controller of Examinations; Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director of the MBA programme; Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Dr. Anush Bekal, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication; and Dr. Duddela Sai Prashanth, Head of the Department of Computer Applications.

Welcoming the guests and newly admitted students, Dr. Vishal Samartha highlighted Sahyadri’s growth as a centre of innovation under the leadership of Dr. Manjunath Bhandary.

In his inaugural address, Pratham Hegde shared insights from his professional journey, highlighting entrepreneurship, team building, leadership and career development.

Addressing the students, Krishna Hegde stressed the importance of understanding the purpose of postgraduate education and developing industry-relevant skills. He encouraged them to adapt to changing professional environments, collaborate across disciplines and explore opportunities beyond their areas of specialisation.

Dr. Manjappa Sarathi congratulated the students on joining the institution and highlighted the role of faculty members in guiding their academic journey. He urged them to make effective use of campus resources and actively participate in academic and extracurricular activities.

In his presidential address, Principal Dr. S.S. Injaganeri congratulated the students and their parents for choosing the institution. Recalling the college’s journey since 2007, he highlighted its progress towards autonomous status and the management’s vision of developing it into a deemed-to-be university. He assured students of quality education, faculty support and opportunities for overall development.

During his keynote address, Pratham Hegde emphasised that technical knowledge alone was insufficient for professional success, underlining the importance of communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, consistency and a sense of ownership.

Speaking about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the corporate sector, he compared AI to a wild horse and stressed the need to learn how to use the technology effectively without becoming overly dependent on it. He encouraged students to embrace emerging technologies, develop practical skills, understand data and risk management, and build professional trust through responsible work.

He also highlighted how entrepreneurship fosters ownership and responsibility. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session.

Dr. Vishal Samartha subsequently introduced the newly inducted students to the teaching and non-teaching staff, highlighting the expertise and strengths of the faculty members.

The afternoon sessions included a presentation by Dr. Sushma V, Associate Professor, on ’Outcome-Based Education: From Learning to Demonstrating Competence’. This was followed by a session by Prof. Ramesh K.G. on ’Placements at Sahyadri MBA: Why MBA and Why Sahyadri?’.

Dr. Sushma V and Prof. Sagar Attavar are coordinating the week-long induction programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Duddela Sai Prashanth.