Sharada PU College Wins Sahyadri WhizQuiz Juniors 2026
Mangaluru: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru, hosted the grand finale of Sahyadri WhizQuiz Juniors 2026, a national-level quiz competition for pre-university students, on Friday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 252 students representing 22 colleges across the country.
Dr. S.S. Injaganeri, Principal; Devdas Hegde, Trustee; and Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director of the MBA Programme, graced the occasion.
The programme commenced 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 cultivate curiosity, broaden their knowledge, and strive for excellence. Shrinidhi Shetty, Student Coordinator of WhizQuiz 2026, delivered the vote of thanks.
The quiz competition was conducted by quizmaster Rakshith Shetty, whose engaging presentation kept the participants and audience enthralled 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, secured second place. Another team from Sharada PU College, comprising Ganeshraj K.M., Sohan Baliga B. and Sanchay P. Shetty, bagged third place.
The competition provided a national platform for young students to showcase their knowledge, teamwork, and intellectual abilities. The grand finale concluded on a celebratory note, reinforcing the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and healthy competition among young minds.
