SDM College of Business Management, Mangaluru, emerged as the overall champions while Canara College, Mangaluru, secured the runners-up trophy at “Equinox 2026- Sandhya Manthan,” a management and cultural fest held at University College, Mangaluru.

The event was organised by the MBA (IB) evening programme in association with the MBA Alumni Association. Inaugurating the valedictory ceremony and distributing prizes at the Ravindra Kala Bhavan on Saturday, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader urged students to build a bright future through academic excellence. He remarked that students should not only achieve personal success, but also serve as a guiding light for their families and contribute meaningfully to the nation.

Presiding over the event, Principal of University College, S. Ganapathi Gowda emphasised that continuous effort and self-confidence are vital for success in any field. Jayavantha Nayak, advisor for the evening MBA programme, noted that while academic marks are important, professional personality and communication skills are equally essential for career growth.

Postgraduate department’s advisor Aboubakkar Siddiq said such fests are organised to showcase talent and help students develop leadership qualities and professionalism.