31st Annual Convocation

Mysuru, April 8, 2026: The 31st Annual Convocation of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) was held on campus, where 230 students of the PGDM 2024–26 batch were awarded their diplomas.
 
Gold Medals were presented by Chief Guest Dr. Rajendra Srivastava to Ms. Ananya Prakash (Finance), Ms. Smriti S. Anand (HR), Ms. Javeriya Tabassum (Marketing & Operations), and Mr. Amith M. Kamath (Systems). In addition, two prestigious awards—the Chairman’s Gold Medal for overall academic excellence and the Ankur Gupta Memorial Gold Medal for overall best performance—were presented to Ms. Javeriya Tabassum and Mr. Amith M. Kamath, respectively.
 
In his address, Dr. Srivastava highlighted the importance of leadership, continuous learning, and taking calculated risks. Shri D. Surendrakumar, who presided over the event, encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning and adapt to a rapidly evolving global and technological landscape.
 
A video message from Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade was presented. Dr. (Lt. Col.) Prasad S. N. delivered the Annual Report. The ceremony was attended by board members, faculty, students, and parents, marking a proud milestone for the graduating class.