On 22 October 2026, under the auspices of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit organised the Karkala and Hebri zonal-level inter-college cultural competitions at the College.
As a Chief Guest for valedictory function, JC. Sudhir Poojary, AMMAS Awards, Sports, gifts centre Karkala, stated that active participation in competitions holds far greater value than winning or losing, as viewing success and defeat with equal composure fosters true personal growth.
Presiding over the program, Dr. Manjunatha A. Kotian, Principal, highlighted that artists revere art as divine because they perceive it through the soul, placing a significant responsibility on judges to evaluate performances with utmost care and fairness. Judges Mr. Sukesh, Proprietor of Isira Dance Academy and Mr. Chethan Jain of Comedy Khiladigalu fame advised participants on stage presence, song selection and maintaining composure during performances, noting that stage events require discipline distinct from social media reels. The IQAC Coordinator, Students’ Welfare Officer, and Bharatanatyam artist Ms. Bhavana Bhat were present on the dais.
The dignitaries distributed prizes to the winners of various individual and group competitions. The NSS Officer Sri Shankar Kudva compered the event.