Sahyadri College of Engineering celebrates 16th Graduation Day

Sahyadri College of Engineering celebrates 16th Graduation Day

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 12, 2026: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru, celebrated its 16th Engineering Graduation Day for undergraduate students of its second autonomous batch on October 10, marking an important milestone in the academic journey of its graduates.

The ceremony brought together the management, faculty members, graduating students and their families.

Gururaj Deshpande, Chief Delivery Officer at LTM, was the chief guest and formally declared the Graduation Day open. Principal Dr. S. S. Injaganeri welcomed the gathering, while Vice-Principal Dr. Sudheer Shetty announced the gold medallists and rank holders, who were felicitated by the chief guest and the principal.

In his address, Deshpande highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and emphasised the importance of embracing emerging technologies to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. He encouraged graduates to learn something new every day and stressed the need to unlearn and relearn to adapt to evolving circumstances.

He also underlined the importance of communication skills in the technology-driven world and acknowledged Mangaluru’s contribution to the growth of the banking industry. Emphasising the value of perseverance, dedication and patience, he said success had no shortcuts. He urged graduates to develop consistent habits, nurture human relationships, uphold strong values and embrace lifelong learning.

In his presidential address, Krishna Hegde, trustee and administrator of the institution, congratulated the graduates and stressed the importance of character development in shaping responsible and ethical citizens. He highlighted the need to adapt to technological advancements through continuous learning, innovation and creativity, while exercising responsibility in the use of emerging technologies.

Hegde also urged the graduates to express gratitude to their parents and teachers for their constant support, guidance and dedication.

Degree certificates were presented to graduates from the departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering–Cybersecurity/Computer Integrated, Computer Science and Engineering–Computer Science and Design, Information Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics and Automation Engineering.

The ceremony also featured an oath-taking session led by Dr. Sudheer Shetty. Graduates Skanda Ganesh P. V. and Ashika Nair shared their experiences at Sahyadri, reflecting on their academic journey and the learning opportunities they had received at the institution.

Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, Director of Research and Development and Consultancy, proposed the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of the dignitaries, management, faculty members, organisers and others who helped conduct the event.

The programme concluded with the National Anthem. The entire ceremony was webcast live on YouTube for the convenience of students, parents and well-wishers.