Mangaluru: Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, is set to sign a consultancy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, on April 25, 2026, at its Adyar campus. The collaboration marks a significant step towards strengthening academic quality and industry-oriented education in the coastal region.
The MoU, facilitated through the CHRIST Incubation and Consultancy Foundation (CICF), aims to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on curriculum development, faculty enhancement, and student-centric learning initiatives.
Focus on new academic programmes
The collaboration will primarily support the development and enhancement of newly introduced programmes for the academic year 2026–27, including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
The initiative seeks to align these programmes with industry demands and emerging technological trends, ensuring that students are equipped with relevant skills and knowledge.
Leveraging Christ University’s academic excellence
CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is widely recognised for its academic excellence, value-based education, and strong industry integration. Its Department of Computer Science and Statistics is ranked No. 1, while its BBA programme under the School of Business and Management is ranked No. 2 in India, according to India Today rankings.
The collaboration is expected to bring CHRIST’s expertise in curriculum design, research orientation, and holistic education to Sahyadri College.
Industry-aligned curriculum and emerging technologies
The MoU will focus on designing a National Education Policy (NEP) 2020-compliant curriculum that integrates emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing, particularly for the BCA programme.
The BBA programme will incorporate specialisations including Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Retailing, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources.
Enhancing faculty and student development
A key component of the partnership will be strengthening faculty competencies through structured training programmes, workshops, and mentoring initiatives.
Students will benefit from experiential and project-based learning approaches, including hackathons, coding bootcamps, and academic immersion programmes. The collaboration will also support student and faculty exchange opportunities and promote collaborative research.
Strengthening institutional quality
The MoU will contribute to institutional quality enhancement through Outcome-Based Education (OBE), accreditation readiness for NAAC and NBA, and improved academic governance practices.
Additionally, it will facilitate the development of ICT-enabled learning environments, virtual laboratories, and advanced digital infrastructure.
Expansion of academic offerings at Sahyadri
Sahyadri College has also introduced new programmes from the academic year 2026–27, including Electronics and Computer Engineering (UG) and M.Tech in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems. The intake for the MBA programme has been increased from 180 to 240 students.
Leadership and signing ceremony
The MoU will be signed by senior leadership from both institutions. Representing Sahyadri College will be Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, and Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director – MBA Programme, along with academic leaders.
From CHRIST University, the delegation will include Dr. Anil Pinto, Registrar; Dr. Shrinivas K., Head of the School of Business and Management; Dr. Vinay M., Head of the Department of Computer Science, Statistics and Data Science; and Dr. D. Sandhya, Programme Coordinator, Yeshwanthpur Campus.
A step towards academic excellence
The collaboration marks the culmination of detailed discussions between the two institutions and is expected to significantly benefit students in the coastal region by providing access to high-quality, industry-relevant education.
The MoU is anticipated to create a strong foundation for innovation, research, and academic excellence, fostering long-term growth for both institutions.