Nitte University at the Times Now Education Summit 2026 - New Delhi

 

Panelists Discuss "Reimagining Higher Education: Research, Global Collaboration & Academic Excellence"

At the Times Now.in Education Summit 2026, leading higher education experts come together for “Reimagining Higher Education: Research, Global Collaboration & Academic Excellence.”

The panel features Prof. (Dr.) Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, Dinesh Jotwani, Director, Indian Academy of Law & Management; Prof. (Dr.) M S Moodithaya, Vice-Chancellor, Nitte University; Akshat Goel, Vice Chairman, Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad; Prof. Satish Kumar Modh, Vice Chancellor, VIT Bhopal University.

Panelists Discuss 'The Future Of Classroom: AI, Digital Learning & The Next Education Revolution'

At the Times Now.in Education Summit 2026, leading education and technology experts discuss “The Future of Classroom: AI, Digital Learning & the Next Education Revolution.” The panel features Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Vice President, Nitte University; Siddharth Jena, Vice President – Global Marketing, TutorCloud; Saurabh Kumar, Founder & CEO, Shiksha Nation; Sahib Sablok, Head – PR and Outreach, Graphic Era Group of Institutions; Sridevi Sira, Vice President – Strategic Partnerships, SmartBridge Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.; and Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Co-founder & Chancellor, Shobhit University.

News from KSHEMA | Workshop on Advanced Third Space Endoscopy

The Department of Gastroenterology, Nitte Centre for Digestive Disorders, Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Deralakatte organized the Advanced Third Space Endoscopy Workshop 2026 on 6th September 2026. The workshop featured expert interactions, academic sessions and live demonstrations of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), EUS-guided cystogastrostomy and EUS-guided rendezvous ERCP.

Dr. Mahesh Menon, Sr. Consultant & Gastroenterologist, Aster MIMS, Kottakkal, Kerala delivered an expert talk on the Role of EUS in Management of Fundal Varices. Dr. Hitesh, Medical Gastroenterologist & co-founder, Bharathi Hospital, Hassan participated in the academic & procedural sessions. Anaesthesia support was provided by Dr. Navinkumar Pakkala & team. The workshop was organized under the guidance of Dr. Chandrashekar Sorake, Sr. Consultant & HoD, Medical Gastroenterology, KSHEMA.

News from MRPITI | Teachers’ Day and Engineers’ Day Celebrations

MRP ITI celebrated both Teachers’ Day and Engineers’ Day at the institute on 15th September 2026. Smt. Rajani Suvarna welcomed the gathering. Sri Vishwanath Rao, Training Officer highlighted the significance of Teachers’ Day & Engineers’ Day. Sri Raghavendra Rao, Principal, MRP ITI highlighted the valuable contributions of teachers and engineers to society.  Sri Ganesh N, alumnus 2002-04 batch, Proprietor of Ashirvad Electricals, Kinnigoli was felicitated on the occasion. Sri Wilfred John Mathias, recalled his association with Ganesh N as a student and spoke about his achievements & progress. Sri Suresh S proposed the vote of thanks and Sri Sharath Rao compered the program.

News from ABSMIDS | Implant Orientation Program

 The Institutional Placement & Career Guidance Cell and Interns Academic Club of AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences conducted an Implant Orientation Program for Interns titled, Getting started with Implants on 12th September 2026 at Trimshathi Bhavan, ABSMIDS. The resource person was Dr. Neeta Shetty, Director (Operations), Nouveta Healthcare who spoke on essential concepts and practical aspects of getting started with implants.

29 interns participated in the program.

News from NSAMPUCM | Sanskrit Day

The Sanskrit Department of Dr. NSAM Pre-University College, Nanthoor celebrated Sanskrit Day on 29th August 2026. The event featured Prof. Pavan Kiran Kere, a well-known Yakshagana artist and scholar, as the chief guest.

The program commenced with a welcome address and introductory remarks by Sri Ravishankar Hegde, Head, Sanskrit Department. In his address themed "Sanskrit is a Way of Life," Prof. Kere emphasized that Sanskrit is a globally recognized language that imparts core human values and a rich cultural heritage. He noted that even global organizations like NASA acknowledge its perfection and structure, making it highly compatible with modern computer systems. He urged students to take pride in learning and speaking Sanskrit, describing it not just as a language, but as a framework for ideal human living.

Dr. Naveen Shetty, Principal, Dr. NSAM PUC highlighted that India is a sacred land where Sanskrit forms the bedrock of ancient literature, including the Vedas and Puranas. He expressed happiness over the rising enrollment of students choosing Sanskrit in schools & colleges today.

During the event, 21 students who achieved a perfect 100% score in the Sanskrit language subject in the previous academic year were formally felicitated and honored.

News from NSAMFGCN | Model Exhibition

Dr. NSAM First Grade College, Nitte, hosted a Model Exhibition on 10th & 11th September 2026 bringing together students from across the region to showcase their creativity and innovation. The program was inaugurated by Chief Guest Mr. Prakash Jogi, Principal, PRN Amratha Bharathi PU College, Hebri. Mr. Jogi spoke about the significance of creativity, innovation and practical learning in shaping young minds. He underlined the value of patience, systematic effort and continuous learning as essential tools for growth. The two-day Model Exhibition saw enthusiastic participation from 14 colleges, with 1,437 students visiting and engaging with the models on display.

News from NSAMPUCM | Taluk-level Table Tennis Tournament

The Taluk Level Table Tennis Tournament held at the Father Muller Indoor Stadium, Mangaluru on 14th August 2026 was organized under the joint auspices of the Department of Pre-University Education, DK and Dr. NSAM PU College, Nanthoor, Mangaluru.

Inaugurating the program, Shri Premanath Shetty, Sports Coordinator for DK District Pre-University Colleges, remarked: "Indoor games enhance students' concentration and help them make quick, appropriate decisions. To boost both mental strength & physical fitness, parents and educational institutions must take the initiative to encourage students to participate more in such sports. When the body and mind are in good health, a student can also excel in education."

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Naveen Shetty K, Principal of Dr. NSAM PU College and President of the DK Pre-University College Principals' Association, stated: "Winning or losing is not the only important aspect of sports. By participating in sports, students can learn various lessons for life. Traits developed in sports, such as participation, accepting success & defeat equally, patience, teamwork, harmony and a striving mindset are essential for their future lives."

Mr. Karthik Rao, PED of Dr. NSAM PUC and Mr. Chandrashekhar, PED of Fr. Muller Educational Institutions, were present at the event.

News from NRAMP | Technical Talk on 'LaTeX'

The Students Association of Computer Science (STACS) of NRAM Polytechnic, Nitte, organized a technical talk on “LaTeX” by Dr. Pateel G P, Asst.Professor, CSE, NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte on 11th September 2026. Dr. Pateel detailed how LaTeX streamlines document creation, demonstrating its ability to format polished technical papers, research articles, project documentation and academic reports. The session focused on practical aspects of document preparation, including formatting, structuring content, mathematical equations, tables, references and other features that make LaTeX particularly useful for technical writing.

The program enhanced the students’ awareness of modern tools for technical documentation and encouraged them to explore LaTeX for their academic projects and technical work.

News from NMAMIT | Strengthening Nitte-Japan Academic & Industry Partnerships

A significant milestone in strengthening academic and industry relations between NMAM Institute of Technology and Japan was marked by a meeting involving Prof. Harikrishna Bhat, Director, International Collaborations, Nitte University with the Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru, Mr. Nawata Hiroshi and the top management of Shibuya Corporation, Japan on 3rd September 2026. This was followed by a dinner hosted by the Consul General of Japan. The Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru is also expected to visit the campus shortly to inaugurate the new facilities.

Prof. Harikrishna Bhat was recently felicitated by the NITK Surathkal Alumni Association on the 67th Foundation Day for pioneering Indo-Japanese academic and industrial collaborations, executive leadership in global technology organizations and contributions to international higher education.

News from ABSMIDS | FACECRAFT 2.0 - TRAUMA 360°

FACECRAFT 2.0, a first of its kind advanced cadaveric dissection course on Maxillofacial Trauma, was successfully conducted by the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, ABSMIDS in collaboration with the Department of Anatomy, K S Hegde Medical Academy from 21st to 23rd August 2026. As a prelude to this program, a series of 15 Online Lectures were held by international faculty. The program featured hands-on dissection on fresh frozen cadavers demonstrating various surgical approaches to the facial skeleton in managing maxillofacial Trauma. Didactic lectures, panel discussions, evidence-based treatment protocols were discussed providing participants with valuable practical exposure and opportunities for expert interaction and academic exchange.

About 110 delegates from across the country participated in the 3-day program held at A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences.