Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 6: Department of Business Administration-MBA of Sahyadri College organized ‘Sahyadri Whiz Quiz' a quiz competition for undergraduates in the campus. Around 9,000 students participated the college level quiz, out of which 990 students from 45 colleges in Mangaluru, Udupi, Kodagu, Karwar, Belagavi, Uttara Kannada and Kasargod were at the campus for the Grand Finale of the sixth edition of Sahyadri Whiz Quiz.
Praveen Kamath Kumbla general manager and HR Head, Global Delivery and Enablement, Wipro Limited, was the chief guest for the programme and Prakyath Bhandary associate-people, Culture Team, Grant Thornton LLP, Bengaluru was the alumni guest.
Prof Padmanabha B chief coordinator of 'Sahyadri Whiz Quiz 2020' welcomed the gathering. Dr Vishal Samartha director-MBA gave the introductory remarks. During the inaugural address, Praveen Kamath Kumbla spoke about how students should gear up and add skills to their profile to enter into an extremely competitive market. He emphasized on acquiring language skills - Portuguese, Spanish and also cultural skills and embrace the change in the global market. He appreciated Sahyadri for its start-up culture and mentioned that students with an entrepreneurship mindset are highly preferred.
After Unveiling the trophies, Prakyath Bhandary spoke about his life at Sahyadri and how the institution shaped his future. He further urged students to take up opportunities that come their way to showcase their talent. He was delighted to recall his days of being a part of the organizing committee member of the first edition of Sahyadri Whiz Quiz.
Dr R Srinivasa Rao Kunte principal in his presidential address conveyed that Sahyadri Whiz Quiz is a forum to develop the knowledge and skills and students should capitalize the opportunity available to them.
Prof Ramesh K G dean, Strategic Planning, rendered the vote of thanks.
Rakshith Shetty CEO-Hakuna Matata, Bengaluru, was the Quiz Master. Immediately after the formal function, the first preliminary round was held. A total of 150 teams qualified to the second preliminary round. Finally, six teams were selected for the Grand Finale. Divakar Kadri chairman of NIPM, Mangaluru Chapter and general manager of Cardolite, Mangaluru felicitated the winners during the concluding ceremony.
The following teams emerged as winners:
• Skandakrishna, Trishul M V and Anurag from Mangalore Academy of Professional Studies (MAPS), Mangaluru, won the first prize with a trophy and cash prize of Rs 25,000
• Sumanth K, Srirama and Vargise Thomas from SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, won second place with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 15,000
• Finally, the team from Dr NSAM First Grade College, Nitte, comprising of Gagan V Palimar, K Goutham and Rhea Menezes won the third place with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 10,000.