Sharada PU College Wins Sahyadri WhizQuiz Juniors 2026

Sharada PU College Wins Sahyadri WhizQuiz Juniors 2026

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 14, 2026: Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, hosted the grand finale of Sahyadri WhizQuiz Juniors 2026, a national-level quiz competition for pre-university students, on Friday, November 13. The event saw participation from 252 students representing 22 colleges across the country.

The programme was attended by Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal of the college; Devdas Hegde, Trustee; and Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director of the MBA Programme.

The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Vishal Samartha, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries. The trophies were unveiled by student representatives.

In his presidential address, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri encouraged students to nurture curiosity, expand their knowledge and strive for excellence. Shrinidhi Shetty, student coordinator of WhizQuiz 2026, proposed the vote of thanks.

The competition was conducted by quizmaster Rakshith Shetty, whose engaging presentation kept the participants and audience engrossed throughout the event.

Sharada PU College emerged as the overall winner, with its team comprising Vikram Shailesha Nayak, Prithvish Gatty K. and Chinmay N. Shetty securing first place.

Presidency CBSE School, represented by Ratan, Pavan and Sayyad Rashdan, bagged second place, while another team from Sharada PU College, comprising Ganeshraj K. M., Sohan Baliga B. and Sanchay P. Shetty, secured third place.

The competition provided a national platform for students to showcase their knowledge, teamwork and intellectual abilities. The grand finale concluded on a celebratory note, highlighting the importance of curiosity, learning and healthy competition among young minds.