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Alumni Technothon – MITE (ATM Series I : 2026-27)

The Alumni Committee, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE), organized a two-day technical hands-on programme titled “Alumni Technothon – MITE (ATM Series I: AY 2026–27)” on 16th and 17th October 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The programme aimed to strengthen alumni engagement and bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices by providing students with practical exposure to emerging technologies, industry-relevant skills, and professional experiences. A total of over 600 second and third-year students, along with faculty members from various departments, actively participated in the programme, making it an engaging platform for experiential learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development. The event featured 12 accomplished alumni professionals representing diverse domains, including mechanical engineering, electronics, software development, artificial […]

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“IGNITIA – Science Forum 2026” on 24th October 2026

The Department of Basic Science & Humanities, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE), organized the inauguration of “IGNITIA – Science Forum 2026” on 24th October 2026. The program aimed to promote scientific curiosity, innovative thinking, and research-oriented learning among engineering students while encouraging them to explore the practical applications of fundamental scientific concepts. A total of 340 students and 12 faculty members participated in the programme, making it a significant academic initiative towards nurturing scientific temper and fostering a culture of innovation and inquiry among students. The resource person for the programme was Dr. Murthy Dharmapura, Associate Professor at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), and Founder and Coordinator of the Center for Renewable Energy. […]

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Impact Discovery India – Mangaluru 2026. Building Coaches, Building an Innovation Culture at MITE

Impact Discovery India – Mangaluru 2026 Building Coaches, Building an Innovation Culture at MITE Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE), in association with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and Impact Week, Germany, hosted Impact Discovery India – Mangaluru 2026, a global Design Thinking initiative aimed at strengthening human-centred innovation and building sustainable innovation capabilities within the institution. Conducted in two phases from September 16–24, 2026, the initiative brought together accomplished international Design Thinking practitioners, innovation consultants, industry professionals, faculty members and student innovators. The larger purpose was to transform the approach towards innovation—encouraging participants to move beyond immediately developing solutions and instead begin by deeply understanding people, identifying meaningful problems, questioning assumptions and creating solutions that generate real value. […]

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Impact Week Challenge 2026. From Real-World Problems to Purposeful Innovation

Impact Week Challenge 2026 From Real-World Problems to Purposeful Innovation Following the successful completion of the Train-the-Coach program, the second phase of Impact Discovery India – Mangaluru 2026 unfolded at MITE from September 21–24, 2026, with the four-day Impact Week Challenge transforming the campus into an immersive laboratory for Design Thinking, experimentation and innovation. A total of 18 Student Innovator Teams comprising over 100 students participated in the challenge. They were mentored by MITE’s 20 newly trained Faculty Coaches, working alongside the Global Senior Coaches of Impact Discovery India. The central philosophy of the challenge was simple yet powerful: do not begin with the solution—first discover the right problem. Student teams were encouraged to step outside the classroom and understand […]

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Three-day workshop titled “VLSI Layout Design: Leveraging Cadence Tools for Industry Applications,” was organized from 16th to 18th September 2026.

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE), in association with the Electronics & Communication Engineering Students’ Association (ECSA), organized a three-day workshop on “VLSI Layout Design: Leveraging Cadence Tools for Industry Applications” from 16th to 18th September 2026. The workshop was aimed at providing students with practical exposure to VLSI physical design and industry-oriented layout methodologies. A total of 26 students participated in the programme, gaining valuable hands-on experience in contemporary VLSI design practices. The resource persons for the workshop were Mr. Sujay Kumar, Principal Engineer, and Mr. Sandesh Kumar, Layout Design Engineer, KarMic Design Pvt. Ltd., Manipal. Mr. Sujay Kumar has over 16 years of industry experience and specializes in Analog […]

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Workshop on “From RTL to Prototype: Verilog Design & Verification for Hardware Innovation”, conducted on September 21–22, 2026.

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, organized a two-day workshop on “From RTL to Prototype: Verilog Design & Verification for Hardware Innovation” on 2st and 22nd September 2026. The workshop was aimed at providing students with practical exposure to modern digital hardware design and verification workflows using Verilog HDL and industry-oriented Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. A total of 30 students participated in the workshop, gaining hands-on experience in RTL design, simulation, verification, and hardware implementation practices. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Madhushankara M, Associate Professor, Manipal School of Information Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal. He has more than 15 years of academic experience in teaching and […]

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Invited Talk by Alumni, Mr. Gautam Vakeri, Area Sales Manager, Ferrero India Pvt Ltd. on

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, organized an expert talk on “The Science of Managerial Judgment: Converting Data, Uncertainty & Insight into Strategic Decisions” on 23rd September 2026. The session was organized to provide students with an industry-oriented understanding of how data, consumer insights, and managerial judgment contribute to strategic business decision-making. A total of 126 third-year students from the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering actively participated in the session. The resource person for the session was Mr. Gautam Vakeri, an alumnus of MITE from the 2016 batch and currently working as Area Sales Manager at Ferrero India Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from […]

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SEMICON 2026 on 28th August 2026

The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, organized “SEMICON 2026” on 28th August 2026. The event was organized with the objective of strengthening the interaction between academia and the semiconductor industry and providing students with insights into the rapidly evolving semiconductor ecosystem in India. The program witnessed the participation of 378 students from the third and final years along with 50 faculty members, creating a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, industry interaction, and career awareness. The event brought together 12 prominent industry leaders and HR professionals from leading semiconductor and technology organizations. The resource persons included Mr. Jackson Johnson, Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Silicon Labs; Mr. Muthukumaran Subramaniyan, Talent Acquisition Lead, Tata Electronics; Ms. […]

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Workshop on “Deep Dive into Agentic Development: Hands-On Session with Practical Applications” on 29th August 2026

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, organized a one-day hands-on workshop on “Deep Dive into Agentic Development: Hands-On Session with Practical Applications” on 29th August 2026. The workshop was aimed at providing fourth-semester students with practical exposure to the design, development, and deployment of intelligent autonomous agents powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). A total of 58 students actively participated in the workshop, making it an engaging and application-oriented learning experience. The resource person for the workshop was Mr. Rakshan B N, Software Engineer-2 at HashedIn by Deloitte. He possesses extensive expertise in Agentic AI development, Generative AI systems, and autonomous task automation. His professional expertise includes designing intelligent agent architectures using Large […]

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Two-day hands-on workshop on “Machine Learning: Bridging Theory to Deep Learning Practice” on 24th and 26th August 2026

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, organized a two-day hands-on workshop on “Machine Learning: Bridging Theory to Deep Learning Practice” on 24th and 26th August 2026. The workshop was aimed at providing seventh-semester students with practical exposure to the complete Machine Learning workflow and enabling them to connect theoretical concepts with real-world implementation. The students actively participated in the workshop, making it an engaging and application-oriented learning experience. The resource persons for the workshop were Dr. Radhika Kamath, Associate Professor, School of Computer Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, and Dr. Krishnaraj Chadaga, Assistant Professor, Manipal Institute of Technology. Dr. Radhika Kamath is an experienced academician and researcher specializing in Image Processing, Computer Vision, […]

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