Sahyadri College Inducts 336 Students into Postgraduate Programmes
Mangaluru: Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management inducted 336 students into its postgraduate programmes in MBA, MCA, M.Tech in Computer Science (CS), and M.Tech in VLSI through an induction programme held on October 28.
The programme was inaugurated by lighting the ceremonial lamp by chief guest Pratham Hegde, Founder and CEO of Truelift AI, along with Dr. Manjappa S., Director of Research and Development (R&D); 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.
Dr. Vishal Samartha welcomed the guests and students of the 2026 postgraduate batches. She spoke about Sahyadri’s growth as a vibrant centre of innovation under the leadership of Dr. Manjunath Bhandary.
In his inaugural address, Pratham Hegde shared insights from his professional journey, focusing on entrepreneurship, team building, leadership, and career development.
Krishna Hegde encouraged students to understand the purpose of pursuing postgraduate education. He emphasised the importance of developing industry-relevant skills, adapting to change, and collaborating across disciplines. He also urged students to share knowledge, work together, and explore opportunities beyond their respective specialisations.
Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, Director of R&D and Consultancy, welcomed the students and congratulated them on joining the institution. He highlighted the role of faculty members in guiding students and encouraged them to make effective use of campus resources, participate in academic and extracurricular activities, and make their educational journey meaningful.
In his presidential address, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri congratulated the students and their parents for placing their trust in the institution. Reflecting on the college’s journey since 2007, he highlighted its progress towards autonomous status and the management’s vision of becoming a deemed-to-be university. He assured students of quality education, faculty support, and opportunities for their overall development.
In his keynote address, Pratham Hegde emphasised that technical knowledge alone is not sufficient for professional success. Communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, consistency, and a sense of ownership are equally important, he said. He encouraged students to follow industry trends, continue learning, and understand the organisational culture of their future workplaces.
A key highlight of his address was his discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing influence on the corporate world. Comparing AI to a wild horse, he explained the importance of learning to use the technology effectively without becoming overly dependent on it. He urged students to embrace emerging technologies, develop practical skills, understand data and risk management, and build trust through responsible work. He also explained how entrepreneurship fosters a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which students sought further insights from his professional experience.
Dr. Vishal Samartha subsequently introduced the newly inducted students to the faculty and non-teaching staff, highlighting the strengths and expertise of the faculty members in a creative manner.
The afternoon session featured a talk 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. titled “Placements at Sahyadri MBA: Why MBA and Why Sahyadri?”
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Duddela Sai Prashanth.
Dr. Sushma V. and Prof. Sagar Attavar are coordinating the week-long induction programme.