SODE Group of Institutions, Udupi, Signed an MOU with MAHE, Manipal on August 22 2025

Shri Sode Vadiraja Matha Educational Institutions (SSVMEI), Bantakal, Udupi, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, have embarked on an exciting journey of collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 22, 2025. This landmark agreement, formalized at MAHE, Manipal, promises to redefine academic excellence, spark innovation, and empower students and faculty through a dynamic partnership focused on academics, research, and entrepreneurship. This MoU paves the way for a transformative alliance, fostering cutting-edge joint research initiatives that unite faculty, departments, and institutions in addressing shared challenges and pioneering new frontiers. The partnership champions innovation by offering mutual support for intellectual property rights (IPR) also. Students and faculty will benefit from immersive exchange programs, gaining access to enriching seminars, workshops, hackathons, internships, and hands-on mini-projects designed to elevate skills and inspire professional growth. The collaboration will also extend to the co-organization of high-impact conferences and workshops, creating vibrant platforms for knowledge sharing and networking. SSVMEI and MAHE will open their state-of-the-art instrumentation and laboratory facilities to each other at nominal costs, ensuring that researchers have access to world-class resources. The partnership is further set to revolutionize education by jointly developing interdisciplinary academic programs, electives, and value-added courses tailored to meet the demands of emerging industries. In addition, postgraduate and PhD students will benefit from co-guidance and joint evaluations, ensuring research of the highest caliber. The MoU signing ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Rathnakumar, Hon. Secretary of the Sode Group; Prof. Dr. Radhakrishna S. Aithal, CEO of SSVMEI; Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal, SMVITM; Dr. Sudarshan Rao, Dean (QA), SMVITM; Dr. Sachin Bhat, Dean (R&C), SMVITM; Dr. Ravindra H. J., HOD, Dept. of Physics, SMVITM; Dr. H. S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE; Dr. Narayan Sabhahit, Pro-Vice Chancellor – Technology & Science, MAHE; Dr. Giridhar Kini P., Registrar, MAHE; Dr. Harish Kumar S, Director – Corporate Relations, MAHE; and Mr. H. Bharath Kumar, Director – PR and Media, MAHE.