Mysuru: ‘Sampratibhothsava,’ Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony-2025 and valedictory of the Students’ Forum were organised recently at Sarada Vilas College (SVC), Mysuru, which served as a vibrant platform to celebrate student talent, academic excellence and cultural and sports achievements.

Speaking as the chief guest, Dr. M.A. Shekar, Vice-Chancellor of Adichunchanagiri University, BG Nagara and Founder of Apoorva Diabetes Foundation, said, “Talent is judged amongst students by memory, intelligence, wisdom and awareness. Most people think talent is being smart in mathematics. But Literature, Music, Sports, Drama and Cinema are also forms of talent. Just as a plant grows stronger when it sends roots deep into the ground, similarly students must give priority to building inner strength. Only then can success be achieved.”

S.L. Ramachandra, Senior Governing Council Member, Sarada Vilas Educational Institutions (SVEI), said: “Today’s students are very fortunate. In this era of Google and Artificial Intelligence, talented individuals are receiving more opportunities, which is a matter of great happiness.”

In her presidential address, Dr. M. Devika, Principal, said, “The College, recognised for its credibility, quality education, excellent administration and social contributions, has been honoured with ‘Best Degree College’ Award by India Elite Education and Institutional Excellence Awards and Conference-2025, Karnataka.”

Students’ Forum has served as a platform for both academic and extracurricular activities, providing an excellent avenue for students to showcase their talents, she said

On this occasion, a book compiling research papers presented at the national seminar held in February, on the theme “Varthamanada Saahithya mattu Pratispandane” was released                           by the guests.

Students, who had excelled in University exams with highest marks and gold medals, were awarded endowment cash prizes.

Dr. Veena Bharathi, an alumnus of SVC, gave away three silver medals and three cash prizes (which she has instituted since 2008 in memory of her mother Laxmi Ashwath), to students who have scored highest marks in Zoology and highest in General Category (CZ & CB — Chemistry-Zoology  and  Chemistry-Botany – B.Sc. 2021 to  2024).

Dr. Veena Bharathi, who also spoke, had a word of praise for her batchmate Dr. M.A. Shekar, right from I PUC days in SVC, through MMC&RI.

Winners of sports competitions organised by the College were also honoured. Later, a cultural extravaganza presented by the students was well-received by the audience.

R. Narasimha, Secretary of SVEI, was present. Dr. A.N. Jyothi, Co-ordinator of Students’ Forum, presented the report. Forum President M.G. Satish welcomed while Vice-President B.M. Nishchal proposed the vote of thanks. Student Secretary N. Lavanya introduced the guests.