News from ABSMIDS | Publication Club

The Publication Club of ABSMIDS conducted a Continuous Education Program on ‘Research Methodology: Step-by-Step Guide to Undergraduate Students’ on 11th March 2026 at Vimshathi Bhavan.

189 students comprising I year BDS & interns participated in this event and were trained in various aspects of research methodology by a team of resource persons from the Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal.

The program was graced by Dr. Praveen Kumar Shetty, Director (R&D), Nitte DU, as the Chief Guest and presided over by Prof. (Dr) Mithra N Hegde, Principal, ABSMIDS. The workshop provided valuable insights into various aspects of research methodology and encouraging participants to engage in quality research and scientific publications.

News from NIPE | Youth Town Hall on “Decoding Union Budget 2026 and its Impact on the Economy”

The NSS Unit of Nitte Institute of Professional Education (NIPE), in collaboration with the ELITE - Entrepreneurship & Management Club, organized a Youth Town Hall on “Decoding Union Budget 2026 and its Impact on the Economy” on 11th March 2026 at the college premises.

The program featured an insightful panel discussion by eminent experts from the fields of taxation and economics. The session was graced by the presence of distinguished panelists including CA S. S. Nayak, Master Trainer - ICAI and MSME & Startup Mentor, who spoke on Direct Taxation; Shri Rajesh Rao M, Economic & Banking Expert, who discussed the Economic Impact of the Union Budget and CA Keshava N Ballakuraya, Past Chairman, ICAI Mangaluru, along with CA Shraddha Sanghvi, Partner at M/s Ballakuraya & Associates, who addressed the topic of Indirect Taxation.

The program was informative and engaging, helping students develop awareness of the Union Budget and its impact on the economy and business environment.

Press release | Bengaluru Campus To Nepal's Political Power: The Untold Story Of Balen Shah

    

Focused student, popular rapper: teachers in Bengaluru remember Balendra Shah, a contender to become Nepal’s next PM

Balendra Shah was an MTech student in structural engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Bengaluru between 2016 and 2018.

News from ABSMIDS | Inter-Batch Volleyball & Throwball tournament 2026

The Department of Physical Education, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences organized an Inter-Batch Indoor Sports Competition comprising Volleyball (for men and women) and Throwball (for women) on 6th March 2026 at the B C Alva Indoor Sports Complex, Nitte University.

Dr. Nehal, faculty of K S Hegde Medical Academy, graced the occasion and distributed prizes to the winners. She congratulated all the participants for their enthusiasm and sporting spirit.

Students from all batches of A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences actively participated in the tournament which was conducted on a knockout basis.

Volleyball (Men): Winners - PG students | Runners - Interns

Volleyball (Women): Winners - III year | Runners - II Year

Throwball (Women): Winners - III year | Runners - I Year

News from NMAMIT | HER-A-THON

HER-A-THON 2026 was a women-only hackathon organized by the Finite Loop Club through its women-in-tech initiative, the Finite Loop Women’s Community (FLWC) at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte. The event was conducted on 13th & 14th March 2026 as part of the Women’s Day initiative, with the aim of encouraging women students to actively participate in technology, innovation and problem-solving.

The hackathon provided a platform for participants to collaborate, present their ideas and build innovative technical solutions to real-world problems. Participants developed projects across multiple problem tracks including Travel, Finance, E-commerce, Social Help and Health. To ensure fairness and originality, all projects were required to be developed during the hackathon period and pre-built solutions were not permitted. Limited use of AI tools was allowed for ideation and debugging, while the core development had to be carried out by the participants themselves.

The event began with an online inaugural session on 13th March 2026 at 6:00 PM via Google Meet, where participants were introduced to the objectives of FLWC and briefed about the hackathon rules, timeline and evaluation process.

The offline hackathon session took place on 14th March 2026 at NMAMIT. A total of 20 teams, each consisting of 2-4 members, participated in the event. During the hackathon, participants also received mentoring from Ms. Supriya Nickam, Client Relationship Manager at UST Global and Ms. Ankitha A Nayak, Asst. Professor, CSE, NMAMIT who interacted with the teams and provided valuable guidance to refine their project ideas.

The project demonstration and evaluation session followed the development phase, where each team presented their solution to the judges. Projects were evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, feasibility and impact.

HER-A-THON 2026 featured a prize pool of ₹20,000 distributed among the top teams:

• First Prize (₹10,000): Team Penguins - Atmika Nayak, Aakanksha K Poojari, Ishta P Jain
• Second Prize (₹6,000): Team Ctrl+Slay - Gowrika V Alva, Shreeraksha M, Shravya R, Niharika
• Third Prize (₹4,000): Team Orbit - Ananya Nayak, Ashwini K J, Abhirami Ramesh

The event successfully showcased the creativity, technical skills and collaborative spirit of women students, reinforcing the mission of FLWC and the Finite Loop Club to create an inclusive environment that encourages women to pursue innovation and leadership in technology.

News from NICO | NICO students win Overall Champions title at NUChrome 2026

Students of the Nitte Institute of Communication emerged as the Overall Champions at NUChrome 2026, the intercollegiate cultural fest organized by the Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER). The event was held on 14th March 2026 at NUCSER, Paneer campus and witnessed participation from nearly 20 colleges, making the competition highly vibrant and competitive.

Demonstrating exceptional talent across multiple categories, NICO students secured top positions in several events. The team won the First Place in Short Film, First Place in Murder Mystery and First Place in Freestyle Solo Dance, performed by Ajay Pandi. In the Singing competition, Brian, Ayesha and Dale secured the First Place, showcasing outstanding musical talent. The students also earned the Second Place in Variety and Third Place in Mock Press, where Arham represented the institute.

With remarkable performances across disciplines, NICO’s achievements highlighted the institute’s strong creative & performing arts culture, ultimately securing the Overall Champions Trophy at NUChrome 2026.

News from ABSMIDS | International Women's Day 2026

The Gender Sensitisation Cell, ABSMIDS organized International Women's Day 2026 on 13th March 2026 in collaboration with the Indian Society of Periodontology Implantology Study Group under the theme “Give to Gain.” The program began with an invocation song by Dr. Sreelakshmi, PG - Periodontology followed by the traditional lamp lighting ceremony.

Prof. (Dr) Shrinivas Bhat U, HoD, Psychiatry, KSHEMA was the guest of honour and resource person. Prof. (Dr) Mithra N Hegde, Principal, ABSMIDS presided over the function. Prof. (Dr) Amitha Ramesh, Member of Gender Sensitization Cell, ABSMIDS and Coordinator, welcomed the gathering. Prof. (Dr.) Biju Thomas, President ISPI, Mangalore Chapter introduced Prof. (Dr) Sreenivas Bhat U. Prof. (Dr) Anupama Prasad D, Member of Gender Sensitization Cell, ABSMIDS delivered the vote of thanks. Dr. Bharathi, PG - Periodontology compered the program.

Prof. (Dr) Shrinivas Bhat U in his talk titled ‘Mental Health Matters’ dealt with aspects like loneliness, stress & depression. He spoke about the causes, effects and treatment plans for each condition, as well as the benefits of exercise, meditation, discipline and cultivating hobbies. The program was attended by 75 participants.

News from NUINS | First Aid and Emergency Training Program for St. Agnes PU Teachers

The NSS Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Child Health Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, organized a one-day workshop on “Apathbandhu – First Aid and Emergency Training Program” for Pre-University teachers of St. Agnes PU College on 13th March 2026.

The program was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Vincent Dsouza, Director, CODP-ISD, and presided over by Prof. Dr. Sabitha Nayak, Vice Principal, NUINS.

The workshop covered essential topics including bandaging techniques, fracture & wound care, first aid in choking, drowning, seizures, bites, electric shock, haemorrhage control and CPR. The training focused on hands-on practice and active participation to enhance emergency response skills. A total of 43 teachers participated from the program.

The program concluded with a valedictory session presided over by Mr. Shashi Kumar Shetty, NSS Coordinator, Nitte University.

News from NUINS | SAMANVAY 2026

The Annual Day “SAMANVAY 2026” of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS) was held on 6th March 2026 at the KS Hegde Auditorium, Deralakatte. Chief Guest, Ms. Evelyn P Kannan, Secretary General of the Trained Nurses’ Association of India, emphasized that it is not the length of life but the way we live it that matters. She encouraged students to recognize their potential and take pride in the nursing profession.

Prof. (Dr) Gopal Mugeraya, Vice President (Technical Education), Nitte DU who presided over the event and highlighted the importance of nursing care and appreciated the Principal for promoting the holistic development of students.

Prof. (Dr) Fatima Dsilva, Principal, NUINS presented the Annual Report of the college. Meritorious students - Ms. Chisale Roselyn Dukru (MSc Nursing), Ms. Khyobeni Murray (PBBSc Nursing) and Ms. Gyurmey Lhamo (BSc Nursing) were honoured during the event. Faculty members who demonstrated excellence in academics, research and extension activities were also appreciated. The institution felicitated two retiring non-teaching staff members, Ms. Dayamani and Ms. Vijayalaxmi, for their dedicated service.

Cultural and sports competitions were conducted from 2nd to 5th March 2026, to promote unity and a healthy competitive spirit, in line with SDG Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. The program was compered by student Ms. Afreen Wasim, followed by the vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Cleeta Pinto, Principal, School of Nursing.