Introduction
Poornaprajna Institute of Management, Udupi, welcomed its new MBA and MCA batch (2026–2028) with Poornaarambha 2026, its orientation and induction programme, on 14 October 2026. The inaugural session in Prajna Hall introduced the students to the institute, its two postgraduate programmes and its governing council, and formally inducted them through an oath-taking ceremony.
The institute is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade (CGPA 3.32) and is promoted and managed by the Udupi Shree Adamaru Matha Education Council. The programme was held with the blessings of H. H. Shri Shri Eeshapriyatheertha Swamiji, President of the Council.
Inaugural session
The programme opened with a prayer by Neha and team from the II MBA batch. Dr. P. S. Aithal, Director, PIM, welcomed the gathering and introduced the guests on the dais. He welcomed the members of the Governing Council and described Dr. G. S. Chandrashekar as a hardworking leader and a model for students to emulate. He noted that CA T. Prashantha Holla has always been a positive force for the institution.
Dr. Aithal lauded the Chief Guest, Dr. Sangitha Holla, an alumna of PIM, and urged the students to follow her example. He then extended a warm welcome to the students, faculty and everyone gathered. Dr. Bharath V. extended a floral welcome to the dignitaries. The programme was formally inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp. The Chief Guest, the Guest of Honour, the Director and the Academic Coordinator lit the lamp together with the members on the dais.
Oath-taking ceremony
The new students were formally inducted into the institute through an oath administered by Dr. P. S. Aithal. Standing with their right hands outstretched, the MBA and MCA students pledged to uphold the values, discipline and academic integrity of the institute.
Faculty members seated in the front rows joined the occasion. Dr. Aithal followed the oath with an introduction to the institute, its accreditation and its parent body.
Programme briefings and addresses
The academic coordinators then introduced their respective departments. Dr. Bharathi Karanth spoke about the MBA programme, and Prof. Venugopal Rao A. S. spoke about the MCA programme, giving the new students an overview of each course and what is expected of them.
Chief Guest’s address
Dr. Sangitha Holla, Senior Data Scientist at HP and an alumna of PIM (Batch 2012–2014), reminisced about her own student days at the institute. She described how PIM contributed to her personal and professional development. The culture of PIM, she said, was the motivating factor that made her achievements possible, and she encouraged the new batch to make the most of that same environment.
Addresses by the Governing Council
Dr. G. S. Chandrashekar, Hon. Secretary, Governing Council, stressed the need for students to work hard, develop themselves and reach greater heights in life. There is no dearth of employment, he said, but the right attitude is the need of the hour.
CA T. Prashantha Holla, Hon. Treasurer, Governing Council, advised the students to build their skills consistently, as strong skills are the key to better placements.
Speech by Dr. Ramu L., Principal, Poornaprajna College
Dr. Ramu L. wished the students all the best for their future. He assured them that Poornaprajna College (PPC) will always work for the all-round development of its students.
Felicitation and conclusion
Dr. G. S. Chandrashekar presented a memento to the Chief Guest in appreciation of her address. Dr. Naveen Kumar K. R., Session Coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks to the guests, faculty, organisers and students.
Prof. Venkatesh Shetty compered the programme. The inaugural session concluded at 11:00 AM and was followed by high tea.
Poornaarambha 2026 gave the 2026–2028 batch a structured start to their postgraduate journey at PIM, Udupi.