Events - May 2026

Parent-Teacher Meeting BCA IV Sem

The Parents-Teachers Meeting (PTM) for IV Semester BCA students was held on 9th May 2026 at DSU Kudlu Gate Campus. Parents interacted with faculty members to discuss academic performance, attendance, and overall student progress. The meeting strengthened parent-teacher communication and reinforced the importance of parental involvement in students’ academic development.

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Training Workshop on Pearson IT Specialist Data Analytics Certification

The School of Computer Applications conducted a 3-day Pearson IT Specialist Data Analytics Certification Training Workshop for MCA students from May 13–15, 2026. The programme provided hands-on training in Python, Power BI, Excel, and MySQL, helping students build industry-relevant data analytics skills and prepare for professional certification.

The workshop covered data preparation, cleaning, transformation, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and data visualization using tools such as Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Power BI. Students gained practical experience in analyzing real-world datasets and creating interactive dashboards.

The training also introduced students to the complete data analytics workflow, from data collection and analysis to reporting and decision-making. The programme enhanced students’ technical expertise, analytical thinking, and readiness for careers in data analytics.

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Alumni Lecture Series - “Cybersecurity Careers Unlocked (2026): A Practical Guide to Skills, Certifications & Job Roles.”

The School of Computer Applications, Dayananda Sagar University, organized an Alumni Lecture Series on 15th May 2026 for VI Semester BCA students. Delivered by Mr. Surendar K, CIO of Cynux Era and a distinguished DSU alumnus, the session provided insights into career opportunities in Cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

Students gained valuable knowledge on higher education, industry-relevant skills, certifications, career planning, and job readiness, helping them prepare for successful careers in the IT industry.

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Training Workshop on Comptia Tech+ Certification

The School of Computer Applications conducted a 3-day COMPTIA Tech+ Certification Workshop on May 18, 20, and 21, 2026 for UG and PG students. The programme provided hands-on training in Linux, Python, DBMS, and networking, delivered by industry experts.

Students learned Linux fundamentals, Python programming concepts, database management systems, and networking basics through practical sessions and coding exercises. The training emphasized real-world applications and industry-relevant skills.

The workshop also included hands-on activities using tools such as Kali Linux and Cisco Packet Tracer, helping students strengthen their technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and readiness for professional certifications and IT careers.

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5-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Advanced Generative AI and Context Engineering”

Faculty members of the School of Computer Applications participated in a 5-day Faculty Development Program on Advanced Generative AI and Context Engineering from 18th to 22nd May 2026. The program provided hands-on training in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Context Engineering, AI Agents, and related technologies.

Through expert-led sessions and practical demonstrations, participants gained valuable insights into AI applications for teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic innovation.

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Tech Fest – VISION AI 2026: In Commemoration of National Technology Day

The School of Computer Applications, Dayananda Sagar University, organized TechFest – Vision AI 2026 on 19th May 2026 to celebrate National Technology Day. The event provided students with a platform to showcase their talents in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IoT, Programming, Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Technologies.Featuring a range of technical and innovation-focused competitions, the fest encouraged creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking. Students from various programs participated enthusiastically, and winners were recognized with medals and certificates, making the event a memorable celebration of technology and innovation.

Winners of the events:

Event	Rank	Name	Programme
AI Prompt Engineering Challenge	1st Place	Noor Nabeeha, Shreenidhi R S, Utsav	BCA
AI Prompt Engineering Challenge	2nd Place	Prakruth D, Kritika Saha, Mahima Kumari	BCA / MCA
AI Prompt Engineering Challenge	3rd Place	Abdulla, Md. Gouse, Yashavantha Rao M R	MCA
Build an AI Chatbot – Hackathon	1st Place	Anup	M.Sc(DS)
Build an AI Chatbot – Hackathon	2nd Place	Leeshal	MCA
Build an AI Chatbot – Hackathon	3rd Place	Kamal	M.Sc(DS)
Cyber Security CTF	1st Place	Alok Das, Ayush Kumar, Rahul Mandal	BCA
Cyber Security CTF	2nd Place	Achumith Sudhee, Gautham Shaiju, Akarsh S	MCA
Cyber Security CTF	3rd Place	Touseef, Sathvik, Rasool Khan	BCA
AI Meme / AI Reel Competition	1st Place	Abdulla Mohammed Gousse, Yashavantha Rao M R	MCA
AI Meme / AI Reel Competition	2nd Place	Vijay Kumar D	MCA
AI Meme / AI Reel Competition	3rd Place	Navyashree K N B H, Nitya Farha Nousheen	MCA
Startup Spark – Pitch Ideas. Build Futures.	1st Place	Sanjeev Reddy, Sanjeev Swamy	BCA
Startup Spark – Pitch Ideas. Build Futures.	2nd Place	Tejasvita	BCA
Tech Debate	1st Place	Riteesha L Banavannavar, Suchi Bhusad	SCA24CA0073, SCA24CA0094
Tech Debate	2nd Place	Priya Hira G, Fabian F Fernandes	SCA24CA0023, SCA24CA0023
Reverse-Logic: The Great Code Reconstruction	1st Place	Achumith, Akarsh, Gautham	MCA
Reverse-Logic: The Great Code Reconstruction	2nd Place	Rishikiran, Gagan Gowda, Hasain Khan M	MCA
Reverse-Logic: The Great Code Reconstruction	3rd Place	Steve Mathew S, Mucheli Keertan	B.Sc Data Science
AI Gaming Challenge	1st Place	Vijay Kumar S, Nikhil C, Mohan C, Pavan	MCA
AI Gaming Challenge	2nd Place	Tharun S, Chiranjeevi, Manoj, Yashvanth Rao	MCA

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