Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 29: A total of 336 students were inducted into the Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management post graduate programmes – MBA, MCA, MTech-CS and MTech-VLSI through an induction programme on October 28.
Chief guest Pratham Hegde, founder and CEO of Truelift AI, along with Dr Manjappa S, director- R&D; Dr S S Injaganeri, principal; Krishna Hegde, trustee and administrator; Dr Sudheer Shetty, vice-principal and CoE; Dr Vishal Samartha, director-MBA programme; Dr Mustafa Basthikodi, HoD - Department of Computer Science & Engineering; Dr Anush Bekal, HoD - Department of Electronics & Communication and Dr Duddela Prashanth, HoD - Department of Computer Applications inaugurated the induction programme by lighting the lamp.
Dr Vishal Samartha welcomed the guests and the 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.
Next, Pratham Hegde, in his inaugural address, 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 highlighted the importance of developing industry-relevant skills, adapting to change, and collaborating across disciplines. He encouraged the students to share knowledge, work together, and explore opportunities beyond their respective specialisations.
Dr Manjappa Sarathi, director- 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 utilise campus resources, participate in academic and extracurricular activities, and make their educational journey meaningful.
Dr S S Injaganeri, in his presidential remarks, congratulated the students and parents for placing their trust in the institution. He reflected on the college’s journey since 2007 and highlighted its progress towards autonomous status and the management’s vision of becoming a deemed-to-be university. The principal assured students of quality education, faculty support, and opportunities for overall development.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr Duddela Sai Prashanth.
Next, Pratham Hegde, in his keynote address, emphasised that technical knowledge alone is not sufficient for professional success; communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, consistency, and ownership are equally important. He encouraged students to observe industry trends, keep learning, and understand the culture of the organisations they join. A major highlight of his address was his discussion on artificial intelligence and its growing influence on the corporate world.
Comparing AI to a wild horse, he explained the importance of learning to use it effectively without becoming overly dependent on it. He encouraged students to embrace emerging technologies, develop practical and functional skills, understand data and risk management, and build trust through responsible work. He also explained how entrepreneurship develops a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing students to gain further insights from his experience.
Next, Dr Vishal Samartha introduced the faculty and non-teaching staff to the newly inducted students of the programme, highlighting the strengths of each faculty member in a creative way.
The afternoon session featured Dr Sushma V, associate professor, who conducted a session 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 the coordinators of the week-long induction programme.