BIT-ADVA Students’ Association inaugurated at Department of AI and Data Science, BIT
Bengaluru: The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Bearys Institute of Technology, organised the inauguration of its Students’ Association, BIT-ADVA, on November 3, 2025. The event was attended by Chief Guest Harish Neermarga, Managing Director of Accolade Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The ceremony began with a prayer led by Maliha and team. In his inaugural address, Principal Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha underlined the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, noting the sector’s expanding scope and demand for skilled professionals.
Head of the Department, Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, presented the objectives and forthcoming activities of BIT-ADVA. He urged students to participate actively in the association’s programmes, emphasising discipline, teamwork, and consistency as essential qualities for academic and professional development.
As part of the event, the department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Accolade Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The agreement is intended to facilitate student access to internships, training, and industry-oriented projects.
Delivering the keynote address, Neermarga discussed emerging trends in technology and the growth of the AI ecosystem. He outlined the current landscape of internships and advised students on practical approaches to securing opportunities in the sector.
The event proceedings were anchored by Mariyath Shabnam. Huzaina presented a floral welcome to the guests, and Rizana, BIT-ADVA Coordinator, administered the oath to newly inducted members. Prof. Masooda presented the annual report for 2024–25, and Safwana announced the names of student achievers. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mariyath Shabnam.
The inauguration formally opened the activities of BIT-ADVA for the academic year 2025–26, marking the beginning of new collaborative initiatives between the department and the industry.
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Governor urges enhanced budgetary support for higher education in state budget
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday urged the state government to provide stronger budgetary backing to the Higher Education department in the forthcoming state budget.
Presiding over the Karnataka State Public Universities Vice Chancellors’ Conference–2026, organised by Lok Bhavan in collaboration with the Higher Education department and the Karnataka Higher Education Council, the Governor stressed that public universities require structured and sustained financial support, a press release issued by Lok Bhavan said.
“Universities, having limited internal revenue sources, require special financial care and structured budgetary support,” the release quoted Gehlot as saying, while appealing to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure the March 6 State Budget is more beneficial to higher education.
The Governor expressed satisfaction over the Chief Minister’s participation in the conference and voiced confidence that the upcoming budget would prioritise higher education.
He specifically called for filling long-pending vacancies in institutions such as Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Kannada University, Karnataka Janapada University, and Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics University, along with adequate financial provisions for their development.
Emphasising the need to strengthen government universities, Gehlot said deliberations at the conference reflected Karnataka’s readiness to steer higher education in a new direction.
He also called for increasing admissions in government institutions and examining why students prefer private universities despite higher fees.
The Governor stressed strict adherence to academic calendars to ensure timely admissions, examinations and declaration of results.
Improved coordination between Vice Chancellors and Registrars, upskilling of academic staff, curriculum updates aligned with present-day needs and the introduction of job-oriented courses were identified as priorities.
Highlighting campus development, he stressed the need to improve quality, cleanliness and greenery, and urged active implementation of initiatives such as “One Tree for Mother.”
He also encouraged universities to promote sports participation to enable students to represent institutions at district, state, national and international levels.
On governance and transparency, Gehlot pressed for strict compliance with central and UGC guidelines within stipulated timelines.
The release said he emphasised that institutional credibility depends on resolving internal disputes democratically and maintaining transparency in financial matters.
He added that the Chancellor must foster harmony among stakeholders to avoid unnecessary inquiries and administrative disruptions.
The Governor suggested that universities expand international collaborations for academic and student exchange, enhance national rankings and address faculty shortages and infrastructure gaps.
Leveraging central schemes and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds was suggested as a way to bridge financial constraints with State support.
According to him, universities should preference to Indian traditional dress as uniform attire during annual convocation ceremonies to promote cultural heritage.
The conference commenced with the rendition of Vande Mataram, Jana Gana Mana and Naada Geethe. Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar welcomed participants and outlined the objectives of the conference.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar were among those present on the occasion.
