Mysore/Mysuru: Student life is the most crucial phase in shaping an individual’s future, and if utilised properly, students can achieve excellence in any field, said Karnataka State Open University KSOU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sharanappa V. Halse.

He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Sathgamaya-2026,’ a Multi-Genre Inter-collegiate Fest organised at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in city recently.

He said that student life is often referred to as a ‘golden period.’  During this phase, it is essential for students to develop their personality through good education, continuous practice and meaningful experiences.

He cited the example of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who distributed newspapers during his childhood but later rose to occupy the highest office in the country through dedication and perseverance.

He encouraged the students to draw inspiration from the lives of such great personalities to achieve their goals.

“Along with quality education, it is equally important to cultivate moral values and social responsibility. In today’s world, quality education plays a crucial role in leading individuals towards success”, he said.

He also urged students to utilise their talents effectively and contribute to building a better society as responsible citizens.

Amrita Mysuru Director Br. Anantaanda Chaitanya, Associate Dean Prof. Shekar Babu, Principal Prof. G. Ravindranath, and Academic Coordinator Dr. Rekha Bhat and others were present on the occasion.

An array of competitions was organised as a part of the two day event. St. Joseph’s First Grade College, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru emerged as the overall champions.

The list of winners is as follows: Brilliant Bidders: 1. P. Nishanth, K. Manoj Gowda (St. Joseph’s First Grade College), 2. S. Jagadishwaran, M.A. Adnan Baig (Cauvery College), 3. Shrinidhi, M.B. Vinay (Hindustan College)

Brain Battle: 1. P. Komal, Ijuina S. Jain, Tonisha Jain, Roshni Panwar (Sapient College of Commerce & Management), 2. K.S. Shawn Coelara, B.N. Abhishek, M.B. Sonika, Charan (Cauvery College), 3. Soum Sheevi, B.S. Yashwanth, S. Chandana, Bharath K. Rai (Vidyavardhaka First Grade College)

Battle Zone: 1. Tejas Urs, M.K. Raghav, M. Yashas, Sujith (NIE First Grade College), 2. Varun Rao, V. Tejas, Arjun, Eshan (BGS College), 3. B. Pratham, M.K. Shreyas, Raghu Nanda, B. Anand (NIE First Grade College).

Byte Trail: 1. Arshad Pasha, Mohammod Arsh, A. Sanaullah A (Sheshadripuram                                    Degree College)

Crack the Track: 1. S. Kruthika, Revanth (Yuvaraja’s College), 2. S. Jennifer, N. Varsha (St. Joseph’s FGC), 3. R. Hrishikesh, V. Dhananjay (Sheshadripuram Degree College).

Hunt the Ship: 1. S. Rohini, H. Preetham (Sheshadripuram Degree College), 2. R. Parinitha, K.S. Thanika Bollamma (St. Joseph’s FGC), 3. C.M. Ankitha, K. Jaanavi (St. Joseph’s First Grade College)

Ultimate Star: 1. Deeksha M. Gandhavidi (Yuvaraja’s College).

Reel Rush: 1. Harsha, Manoj Kumar (Hindustan College), 2.  Niharika Anand, S. Pranathi, B. Hamsika Devi (Yuvaraja’s College), 3. P. Rithesh, S.P. Manas (St. Philomena’s College).

Snapistry: 1. S. Kruthika (Yuvaraja’s College), 2. S.P. Manas (St. Philomena’s College).

30 Yard Cricket: 1. A. Deekshith Kumar Reddy, Manu Dit-O, Prem, Mahadev, Preetham, Noothan, Rakshithi, Wasif, Sachin, Pawan (Yuvaraja’s First Grade College), 2. Virat, Ashwin, Charan, Akshay, M. Jeevan M, Appu, Harsha, Chethan, Naga, K. Jeevan (Maharshi FGC), Man of the Match: Akshay (Maharshi FGC); Man of the Series: A. Deekshith Kumar Reddy (Yuvaraja’s College).

RoadieZ: 1. R. Sanjay, S. Siddu, A.M. Lokesh, T.L. Rakesh (St. Joseph’s FGC), 2. N.S. Akhil, A.V. Ashrith Balaji, Harsha R.  Gowda, Rudresh Gowda (St. Joseph’s FGC), 3. C. Prajwal Isaac, S. Shivraj, Pavan Jain, Varun Gowda (St. Joseph’s First Grade College).

Amrita Singing Idol: 1. Braahmi (JSS Law College),  2. D.K. Dhanush (Yuvaraja’s College).

Lone Rhythm Ruler (Solo): 1. Harshith (Myca’s College), 2. Ajay (University of Mysore).

Fusion Force Fest (Group):1. P. Ajay Kumar Nayaka, 2. M. Sinchana Rao, Karthik Raj, Daniya Taranum, C. Jeevan, M. Nithyashree, M.J.  Manyashree (University of Mysore), 2. D. Yashavanth, Sumith, M.S. Vijetha, H.K. Muthuraj, Lokesh G. Gowda, Harshitha, J. Akhilesh, B. Siddesh (Sri K Puttaswamy College)

Mimicry: Consolation Prize: Sridhar Vishnu (Yuvaraja’s College)

Mono Acting: 1. R. Sinchana (St. Joseph’s FGC), 2. S.  Vidhyashree (Daksha First Grade College).

Divyapadhanam (Vedic Chanting Competition): 1. H.S. Sakshi (Sri K. Puttaswamy College)

Word, War & Win: 1. B.K Ishani Dechamma, K.R. Mana (Cauvery College), Consolation Prize: M.P. Shreenidhi, K.S. Safana Codavathy  (Cauvery College).

Chat.Com: 1. Charan, M.P.  Princy Devamma (Cauvery College), 2. M.R. Lokesha, R. Darshan (St. Joseph’s FGC).

Shark Tank: 1. Rehaan Ali, Ayub (Sapient College of Commerce & Management).