Annual Newsletter of PG Department of Commerce & Management

1. Pravarthana
SESHADRIPURAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
SESHADRIPURAM FIRST GRADE COLLEGE
POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT
NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade
No. 26, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru - 560 064. Tel : 080- 2295 5369 / 28461057
E-mail : pgdept@sfgc.ac.in Website : www.mcom.sfgc.ac.in
Annual Newsletter
Vol - 1, Issue - 4, 2019-20

2. Since the time of its inception and through the process of its evolution, the soul essence of
Seshadripuram Educational Trust has always been "To educate, to empower, to enrich". Following
in the footsteps of its own legacy, Seshadripuram Educational Trust imparts academic knowledge
and inculcates value education to its students. It stands tall as a premier educational institution and,
with its dynamic attitude, has been growing from strength to strength over the decades.
Located in the heart of the Garden City, Bengaluru, Seshadripuram Educational Trust runs 32
educational institutions ranging from Kindergarten to Ph.D courses comprising of 9 Schools, 8 Pre-
University Colleges, 8 Degree Colleges, 3 Post Graduate Colleges, 1 Global Academy, 1 Law
College and 2 Research Centres. Over the years, it has earned the reputation of being one of the
leading institutions of Karnataka. With multiple campuses located across prime locations of the
city and within the state, it has joint programmes with universities overseas too.
SESHADRIPURAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
SESHADRIPURAM FIRST GRADE COLLEGE
POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT
ABOUT THE PG DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
(M.COM & M.COM-FA)
S.F.G.C was established in 1992 by Seshadripuram Educational Trust (SET), the pioneering
educational management. The college has grown phenomenally during the past two decades and
now we offer undergraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, Physical Science, Life Science and
Computer Science; and the Postgraduate course in Commerce and Management.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Post-Graduation is one of the most crucial stages of education in one's life as it acts as not just an
academic certification but a value and skill addition to an individual's entire personality. We, the
Post-Graduate Department of SFGC are strongly follow the mantra of overall personality
development combined with academic progress and that's why our M.Com and M.Com (F&A)
courses are specially crafted by well experienced academicians who have made sure to incorporate
multi-dimensional growth stimulators in the course structure. We heartily welcome you to be a part
of this carefully sculpted agenda which is surely going to shape your future into the most ethical and
satisfying part of your life!
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ABOUT SESHADRIPURAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST

3. SESHADRIPURAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
N. R. Panditharadhya
President
T. S. Henjarappa
Vice-President
W. H. Anil Kumar
Vice-President
B. M. Parthasarathy
Treasurer
Nadoja Dr. Wooday P. Krishna
Hon. General Secretary
S. Sheshanarayana
Hon. Joint Secretary
W. H. Anil Kumar
Hon. Asst. Secretary
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MANAGEMENT TEAM

4. S.F.G.C nurtures and supports a unique system of education structured on values
and combines the tenets of academic excellence with corporate professionalism.
The primary objective of education at S.F.G.C is to create dynamic leaders in the
corporate sector, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers and professionals who
contribute to the development of society and nation at large.
We are committed to maintaining high academic standards and preparing our
students to secure rewarding employment on graduation. At the same time we
believe that at S.F.G.C students should develop as individuals, gaining in self-
confidence and developing a sense of enterprise.
The mission of SET is to cater to the burgeoning academic aspirations of various
sections of society, and broaden and widen higher educational opportunities for all.
The M.Com and M.Com-FA courses have been launched at Yelahanka in pursuance
of this commitment. SET has set a lofty benchmark in excellence in institution
building: be it providing infrastructure, library and information facilities or engaging
academic and administrative personnel. Our postgraduate department of commerce
will have the upward commitment to quality and excellence in teaching and research
- which is the touchstone of all SET institutions. Grounded in practice and theory,
our M.Com and M.Com-FA programmes (affiliated to Bengaluru City University)
are an enriching, enjoyable, challenging experience - much more than a mere
academic qualification. We will expose you to an outstanding learning regimen,
which will enable you to fulfill your potential to the full and prepare you for a
rewarding career with the beautiful future.
SESHADRIPURAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Dr. S. N. Venkatesh
Principal
Dr. Vijaykumar A B
Director
"Always carry your companions on your Shoulder
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Principal's Desk
Message from Director:

5. With the issue of our 5th Newsletter of the Department and the 4th issue of
Pravarthana, We are highlighting the various achievements of the department
and of the students from the year 2019-20. The Department has conducted
various activities in terms of which all the details are clearly published in the
Newsletter. A brief profile of the Faculties is also mentioned. There is a
guarantee of the reader feeling good and influenced by this issue of the
Newsletter.
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Editors Speak
Editorial Board
Editor-in-chief
Dr. Shanthashri Haridas
Associate-Editor
Prof. Vasantha Kumari
Assistant-Editor
Mr. Karthik. A. V
III Sem M.Com (FA)

6. The Department of Commerce Inauguarted the Post Graduate programs for the
Academic year 2019-21 On 10th Oct 2019
The Chief Guest for the Program was
Mr. H. S. Shama Sundar
CEO and President, PCS-HR FutureOrbit
Presided By
Mr. B. M. Parthasarathy
Hon. Treasurer Seshadripuram Educational Trust
Mr. Marula Sidda
Head, Human Resource, Federal-Mogul Power Train Ltd
Inauguration of M.Com & M.Com (FA) Batches 2019 – 21
One Day National Conference on Digitalization and Economic Growth
Date: 13th November 2019
Department of Commerce and Management,
SFGC in association with 43rd Indian Social
Science Congress & Department of Commerce,
BCU organised one day National Conference. The
program was inaugurated By Sri. S. R. Viswanath,
Political Secretary to CM & MLA, Yelahanaka
constituency, GOK, Chief guest of the programme
was Dr. M. Muniraju & Prof. K. Eresi, Presided
by Shri. W. D. Ashok, Hon. Trustee, SET.
Guest Lectures organized by the Department
Special Lectures & Workshops Organized by the Department
Competitive Exam Training
Date: 02nd August 2019
One-Day workshop was organized for the
students of various colleges aspiring for PG
courses.
The Resource Person of the program was
Mr. Swaminath S, Government First Grade
College, Kengeri, Bangalore.
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7. ICSSR sponsored two day national conference on “Innovative
teaching and Sustainability of Business Education in India” was
organised by PG Department of Commerce and Management,
SFGC. Chief Guest of the program was Prof P. Malyadri, ICSSR
Senior Fellow, Research Advisor in Commerce and Management,
Hyderabad, Prof. P. Paramashivaiah, Finance Officer and
Professor, Tumkuru University, Tumkuru and Dr. Kankipathy
Srinivas Rao, Associate Professor of Commerce, Osmania
University, Hyderabad Presided by Shri. W. D. Ashok,
Management Representative IQAC Trustee, SET.
Two day National Conference
Date:10th and 11th December 2019
Guest Lectures organized by the Department
“Career Orientation For Commerce Education In Banking, Financial
Services & Insurance Industry”
Date: 11th September 2019
One Day Workshop was organised for the
students of first year M.Com and M.Com
(FA) by Mr. Jaswanth Singh G, Insurance
Domain Consultant, Resident Editor
Insurance Times.
“Be Creative, Constructive and Innovative : HRM Perspective”
Date: 7th January 2020
Special Lecture was organized by the
department, G. A. Sathyamurthy, Executive
Director, Smart Skills Research and Training
Foundation (SSRTF), Bangalore was the
Resource Person for the program.
“Union Budget Analysis 2020”
Date: 7th March 2020Date: 7th January 2020
CA V Guruprasad,
CMA H N Kumar, Secretary, BCCA
CMA P N Murthy, Senior Professor
A Special Lecture was organized for
the students of M.Com and M.Com (FA).
Resource Persons:
President, Bangalore Chapter, IMA
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8. Dr. M.V. Rajashekaran Endowment National Level Lecture
Date : 12th September 2019
Dr. M.V. Rajashekaran Endowment National
Level Lecture held at Gandhi Bhavana. The
Lecture gave importance on the Moral and Ethical
Values of an individual in today's world.
AARAMBH – 2019
Date: 13th September, 2019
One day Orientation Program for the I Year M.Com and M.Com (FA) students was conducted
as a outreach mark to enhance and expose their talents.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP
Date: 25th February 2020
One Day Workshop was organized on “Defining
Research Problem and Dissertation Writing at Post
Graduation Level” on for the students of IV
Semester M.Com and M.Com (FA). Resource
person of the lecture was Dr. DK Murthy, Former
Professor, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
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9. UNION BUDGET ANALYSIS - 2020
Date: 14th March, 2020
Special Lecture was organized by PG
Department of Commerce, SFGC,
Yelahanka for Final year B.Com, SFGC and
other prospective colleges for the students
of Final year of B.Com as a collaborative
educational mark.
ETHOS OF HEALTH INSURANCE: A NECESSITY OR MANDATE
Date: 02nd May 2020
A Special Lecture was organised by the
PG Department of Commerce, SFGC,
Yelahanka in webinar mode for M.Com
and M.Com FA students by Prof.
Jaswanth Singh, Insurance Domain
Consultant, (InsureTech) and Faculty
for Insurance, Financial Services and
Pension Studies.
“GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF REPORT
WRITING”
Date: 6th July 2020
One Day Special Lecture was organized
by the PG Department of Commerce,
SFGC for the students of 4th Semester
M.Com and M.Com (FA) through
Webinar Mode. Resource Person: Dr. D
K Murthy, Former Professor, Bangalore
University, Bangalore.
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10. COVID-19 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR
CAREER GUIDANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Date: 13th, 15th and 16th June, 2020
3 Days Special Lecture was organized
by PG Department of Commerce, SFGC
for the students of final year B.Com,
SFGC.
WORKSHOP ON COVID 19-OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGES
FOR COMMERCE GRADUATES
Date: 23rd June,2020
Seshadripuram Academy of Business
Studies (SABS) in association with PG
Department of Commerce, SFGC,
Yelahanka presented a workshop by Prof.
Jayaram, Principal, SABS and
Dr. S N Venkatesh, Principal, SFGC,
Yelahanka.
“Covid -19 & The Insurance Industry”
Date: 02nd December, 2020
Special Lecture was organized in the department
by CMA. P. Narasimha Murthy, Charted Insurer,
London. The Key takeaway of the program was
Insurance Industry play a pivotal role during times
of economic stress due to Covid-19.
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11. “SETBACK TO COMEBACK”
Date: 14th October 2020
Special Lecture was organized by ISCKON
Bengaluru in collaboration with PG
Department Commerce & Management,
SFGC. The program helped the students to
transformnfailures into opportunities.
“Youth and Stock Market Investment”- A Practical Approach
Date: 11th November, 2020
One day Webinar in association with Future Care
Learning organized by the department on by Sri.
Panduranga Patkar- Corporate Trainer, Future
Car
̥ e. Students of M.Com and M.Com (FA)
benefited with practical exposure of stock market.
“Current and Emerging Issues Relating to Patents”
Date: 17th December, 2020
A special lecture was organized in
thedepartment by Mr. Jaswanth Singh G,
Insurance (Insure Tech) Banking and Pensions
Domain Consultant and Faculty. The program
was focused towards to churn out as budding
Entrepreneurs.
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12. “Introduction to Forensic Accounting”
Date: 19th December, 2020
A special lecture was organized by
the department by Resource person:
CA CMA V. Guruprasad, President,
IMA Bangalore Chapter. Outcome of
the program was to determine the
disputes, claims for economic
damages such as, Investigating
allegations of frauds and so on.
"Local Industrial Visit"
Date: 21st October 2019
Students of I Sem M.Com, M.Com FA and III Sem Mcom, M.Com FA visited Mother dairy,
Yelahanka.
Poster Presentations by the students
Date: 16th October 2019
The students of M.Com and M.Com FA presented the posters on “Digital Banking”-A One
Day National Level Symposium hosted by SIMS.
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13. Extra Curicullar Activities
Annual Athletic Meet was conducted by PG Departments for M.Com and MBA students
for the Academic 2019-20, on 25th October 2019 at HMT ground.
Eye check up camp
Date: 22nd October 2019
A free Eye Check up Camp was organized by Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital, Yelahanka for the
students of M.Com and M.Com (FA).
General Health Check up Camp
Date: 21st November, 2019
This was organised for the students of
M.Com and M.Com (FA) by Mrs.
Monisha, SFGC.
Visit to Sri Sarada Math
Date: 14th January 2020.
Students of I Semester M.Com and
M.Com (FA) visited Sri Sarada Math
for National Youth Day Celebration
2020.
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14. Economic Times Club Activity
This activity was conducted regularly on every
Friday for both M.Com and M.Com (FA).
Habitual of Economic Times helped the students
for the Advancement of the knowledge up
gradation.
Best out of Waste Activity
Activity was conducted in the class
rooms from the students of I sem M.Com
FA on 5th December 2019 as a part of
waste Management. This event guided by
Prof. Vasantha Kumari K. Assistant
Professor.
Skit Presentation on Union Budget 2020-21
Date: 11th March 2020
Skit was conducted for the students of M.Com and M.Com (FA) students as a part of
Value added program to showcase the awareness of the Union Budget.
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15. Cultural Programs 2019-20
Saraswathi Pooja and Ethnic Day was Celebrated by the students of M.Com
and M.Com (FA) students during Navarathri occasions on 5th October 2019.
Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Management, SFGC organised
Saraswathi Pooja on 23rd October, 2020.
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Students Paper Publication
Ms. Nisha Mohan II Sem M.Com: “Nature alone Matters” published in Journal of World
Constitution and Parliament Association
Sandya S. & Deepika UM, II Sem M.Com: “ A Study on Social and Digital Media in
Marketing” published article in SJSS special issue no. 1, Vol 2, December 2019.
Radhika S. R., M.Com (FA) IV SEM: “A Study on Emoji’s in marketing Communication”
published article in SJSS special issue no. 1, Vol 2, December 2019.
Sravani, Nathish M.Com (FA) II SEM, Work Life Balance and Stress Management,
published article in SJSS special issue no. 1, Vol 2, December 2019.
Ms. Rachana, Ms. Pranitha V and Ms. Monasharma, II year MFA students published “An
empirical study on Women Entrepreneurship in India” at SJSS Special issue December
2019.
Mr. Suresh and Ms. Geethavarshini, I year MFA students, “Diversity and Inclusion
(Gender Diversity, Transgender, LGBT etc.) ” at SJSS Special issue December 2019.
Sri. Karthik S, I year M.Com “Sustainability Education in Non-Formal System and
Extracurricular activities-Case Study” at SJSS Special issue December 2019.

16. Our student Mr. Suresh M of II Semester M.Com (FA) has received Rs. 50,000/- worth
scholarship amount from Bayer Company.
Ms. Akshatha G Bhat, of IV Semester M.Com has recruited in AIG Analytics and
Service Pvt Ltd. Bengaluru with a CTC of 4,04,000 p.a. through off campus.
Mr. Srinivas BV., Mr. Nagarjuna and Mr. Prabhudevaradhya has undergone training for
the tenure of one month (July- August 2020) from Fidelity National Financial India.
Following Students cleared NET EXAMS during 2020
Meenushree P Gowda M.Com (FA) III Semester has enrolled for the GST Practitioner
Course , Govt of India.
Student's Achievements
Ms. Akshatha Bhat- M.Com
Ms. Ramya C. – M.Com (FA)
Ms. Y. Jahnavi- M.Com
M.Com (FA) student Ms. Priya. V, has won 2nd Prize in the State level Parade for
Republic Day on 26th January 2020, Manekshaw Parade Ground, Mahatma Gandhi road.
As a part of Civil Defence Women Contingent programme marched in the presence of
The Hon’ble Shri Vajubhai Vala, Governor of Karnataka and The Chief Minister B.S.
Yediyurappa has graced the March.
Ms. Priya V and Ms. Geetha Varshini, M.Com (FA) III Semester students has attended
one week Yoga for Happiness Program organised by ISCKON , Bengaluru in association
with International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Outcome of the program: To
manage with Work Life Balance, Relationship Management and Habits for Happiness.
Mr. Punith M., Students of M.Com III Semester has been awarded “Carona Warriors” for
his voluntarily service provided during Lockdown Period towards human kind.
Value Add Programs
Skill Development in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector,
Sponsored by MHRD and Skill India.
Course: Accounts Executive-GST
Department initiated the skill development certification training program under Electronic
System Design and Manufacturing by MHRD Govt of India for the students of M.Com and
M.Com (FA) to benefit free IT Training National Occupation Standards (NOS), National
Skills Qualification Framework, Govt. of India certified Certificate and Placement Assistance
once after the course completion.
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17. Faculty Achievements
Study material 1.1 Accounting Conventions and Standards for I sem M.Com (FA) BCU
is released in the Department, authored by Dr. CMA. Chandrasekaran and Dr.
Vijayakumar A B.
Dr. Vijayakumar AB, Director, PG Department of Commerce and Management
attended 7 days FDP and Management Development Program (MDP) on “Life
Management & Developing Research Skills” Organized by Inspira Research
Association(IRA), Jaipur on 24-30 July, 2020.
Value Add Courses
Competitive Exam Training-NET, KSET and Others
Case Study Analytics
GST
SAP- FICO
Business Plan Analysis
Big Data Analytics
Dr. Shantashri Haridas, Associate Professor, has attended 4 Weeks Weekends
National Level FDP(i.e. Saturday and Sunday) on Direct Tax organised by Edge
India Academy, New Delhi from December 5th to 27th December 2020. She has
attended a number of National webinars and also attended 3 Days “Online
Workshop on Smart Research-2020” organized by GFGC, Kanakapura of
“National Educational Policy-2020” on 24th – 28th August 2020. She also sets
question paper for SiddagangaInstitute of Technology, Tumkuru for the Paper titled
“Corporate Tax Planning, Financial Institutions and Markets, and Business
Environment".
Dr. Shanthashri Haridas
Associate Professor, PG dept, SFGC
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FACULTY CORNER

18. Prof. Vasantha Kumari
Assisstant Professor, PG dept, SFGC
Prof. Vasantha Kumari K. has attended various National webinars, Seminars,
Workshops and Invited as a Resource Person in GFGC, Devanhalli for Strategic Cost
Management- Crash Revision for 3 days on 1st, 2nd & 3rd September, 2020.
She has attended 4 Weeks Weekends National Level FDP(i.e. Saturday and Sunday) on
Direct Tax organised by Edge India Academy, New Delhi from December 5th to 27th
December 2020.
Article titled “Economic Outlook and Impact of Micro Finance on Economic
Development of Women in Karnataka” published in Association of Academic
Researchers and Faculties in IJMR withnISSN 2394-4226(UGC Carelist with Scoopus
Index 833D1993CA514a46C(Double Blind Review with Impact Factor 5.692 and also
Participated in 2 days National Level Webinar on SPSS Intermediate Course on 31st
October and 1 stnNovember 2020 organized by SD Alliance Analytics.
Dr. Aswatha Kumar
Assisstant Professor, PG dept, SFGC
Dr. Aswatha Kumar, Assistant Professor has Awarded with Ph.D by Bangalore
University on 13th Mar 2020 on the Title "Dimensions of Pricing Strategies in Real
Estate Sector in Karnataka- A Study with Special Reference to Bengaluru" & has
participated various National & International webinars, Seminars, Workshops and also
attended 5 days Workshop on “Highlights and Implementation”. He also has attended
one day online seminar on “Labour Reforms Bill-2020” by MLA Academy of Higher
Learning in Association with Laghu Udyog Bharathi on 29th October 2020.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
As part of the university curriculum the final year M.Com FA students have to take part in 4
week internship program in various industries. The industries in which the students are
engaged are:
Capullo – Arts School
Mr. Cooper – Mortgage and Tax
RLFC – Pharmaceutical
VRL Logistics
Rakon Indian Pvt. Ltd. – Manufacturing
Supreme Solar Products - Manufacturing
Rajamane Industries – Manufacturing
Pepprelt Fuchs Indian Pvt. Ltd. –
Manufacturing
India Paper Products –
Manufacturing
Fedral Moghal – Manufacturing
Coffee Board of India
Mandovi Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Future Group (Big Bazar)
Yokohama
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19. STUDENTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Apart from the university project, Students have also taken up Internship Report under
various company Sector like:
Koushal Vikas Foundation
The Mysore Electrical Industries Ltd
MIPL Interior Design Co.
Radha Enterprise Pvt Ltd
Japtech Tools India Pvt Ltd
Krishi Infratech
AIG
Manappuram Asset Finance Ltd
India Tobacco Co. Ltd
RR Krishnareddy & Co.
ITI Co. Ltd
During the Even Semester Students took up Internship Programs on a Voluntary Basis like:
M.Com II & IV Sem
Dextrous inc.in
Auditor Office
NPRCA WTC, Malleshwaram
Vayuputhra INC
BIG4 auditing firm
Shakthiswar Infotech
V4U manpower
Koyas pvt. Ltd.
Government Primary School
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M.Com (FA) II & IV Sem
CMA office
Refinete Associate
AIG analytics
PV Rao Chartered accountants
Federal Moghul powertrain
Wells Fargo
MCA FFE
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PLACEMENTS- 2019-20
The Post Graduate Department of Commerce had Various placement activities with many
companies coming to the campus for the recruitment process. this included on the campus
as well as off the campus interviews were students had to go to the respective companies
for the interview. Following students of 3rd & 4th Sem M.Com, M.Com (FA) were placed
in the following copmanies:
Placements under KPMG:
Jyotsna Bharat - III Sem M.Com
Pranitha V - III Sem M.Com (FA)
Rachana S Herle - III Sem M.Com (FA)
Package of (INR. 3,75,000 PA)
1.
2.
3.
Placements under Fidelity National
Financial India:
Nagarjuna C D - III Sem M.Com
Srinivas B V- III Sem M.Com
Prabhudevaradhya N P - III Sem M.Com
Package of (INR. 3,19,296 PA)
1.
2.
3.
Placements under AIGS:
Akshatha G Bhat - IV sem M.Com
Package of (INR. 4,40,000 PA)
1.
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20. In fulfilment of its Vision, the Trust commits itself to a Mission to excel in all
its activities to create an atmosphere of effective learning, generate a spirit to
excel, include healthy challenges and competitiveness, encourage sustainable
accomplishments and ensure empowerment at all levels-right from an
individual to the society & nation.
Seshadripuram Educational Trust believes that every individual from each
stratum of society needs affordable, relevant, and quality education to fulfil
personal aspirations.
To impact academic education as well as life transforming values to each
other and every student, irrespective of their socio-economic or financial
background.
To constantly strive towards meeting this social need by inclusion and
expansion of newer streams of education in its institutions and provide world
class infrastructure for learning, research and application of knowledge.
Thus the Trust's goal is to emerge as a Global Conglomerate of premier
academic institutions, each taking pride in having nurtured knowledge that
will lead to happiness and harmony, peace and prosperity.
SESHADRIPURAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
VISION & MISSION
Seshadripuram Education Trust aims to surge with a Dynamic Outlook,
Dedicated Mind-set, Progressive Approach.