Celebrating 40 Years of MBA Excellence – Join the Legacy!
2025-08-21 10:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Prasanthi Nilayam
With the Divine Blessings of our Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Department of Management & Commerce at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning proudly celebrates its 40th MBA Day on August 21–22, 2025, at Prasanthi Nilayam.
Theme: Conscious Capitalism: Empathetic Entrepreneurship
Organized by the MBA/MFM Batch of 1995, this milestone event aims to inspire and nurture management students through insightful sessions and workshops by esteemed industry leaders, academicians, and alumni.
Who can register? All SSSIHL MBA Alumni are warmly invited.
Event Highlights:

– Keynote addresses by Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad (Vice Chancellor) and Sri R. J. Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust)
– Industry insights from leading CEOs, founders, and senior executives
– Workshops & breakout sessions on management, entrepreneurship, AI/ML relevance, and funding strategies
– Networking opportunities with alumni, faculty, and students

This landmark celebration reaffirms the Institute’s commitment to developing managers who integrate business acumen with ethical and empathetic leadership, in line with the values taught by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
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Alumni Registration: Click here to join us for the 40th MBA Day

National Workshop on “Driving Economic Growth: Policy Pathways and Industry Perspectives in India’s Automotive Sector”
2025-08-30 08:30 - 15:00 | Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL, Vidyagiri, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, 515134, India
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, will host a national workshop on 30 August 2025 at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus. The workshop will convene policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, and researchers to examine key drivers of India’s automotive growth—including the transition to electric mobility, supply-chain resilience, digital transformation, safety standards, environmental sustainability, and skill development.
The programme will feature insights from Sri Sandeep Raina (Maruti Suzuki), Dr Rumki Majumdar (Macroeconomist), Sri Hemal N. Thakkar (CRISIL), Sri Yerra Sriranganatha Raju (Sanathana Analytics), Lt. Col. Vivek Pahwa (Indian Army), Sri Aruni Kumar Mahapatra (Battery IQ Climatech & Aktivolt CelTek), Sri Krishnam (VE Commercial Vehicles), and Sri Preet Ranjan (TVS Motor Company), alongside student presentations.
Outcomes will aim to strengthen policy advocacy, capacity building, and industry–academia partnerships, shaping the future of mobility and enhancing India’s global competitiveness in the automotive sector.
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Morning Session Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/YsBnE40Ds7w
Afternoon session Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/JQ-hy0gJP9k

Faculty Development Programme on Applied Statistical Data Analysis Using SPSS
2025-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Online/Virtual
The Department of Management and Commerce, SSSIHL, is organizing a five-day online Faculty Development Programme titled “Applied Statistical Data Analysis Using SPSS for Social Sciences/Business Research: From Basics to Advanced Inferential Techniques” from 8th to 12th September 2025, daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This FDP is designed to enhance the research capabilities of faculty, research scholars, and industry professionals. The programme will cover key topics including:

– Hypothesis Testing and Framing Hypothesis
– Inferential Statistics using SPSS
– Survey data cleaning in Excel & SPSS
– Navigating the Publication Landscape
– Scale consistency or Reliability Analysis (Cronbach Alpha) and dimensionality assessment (Factor Analysis)

Key Outcomes: Participants will gain insights into managing and preparing data for analysis, Formulate and Test hypothesis, conduct essential inferential statistics (including z-test, t-test, ANOVA, Regression, Cronbach alpha & factor analysis) and Apply skills to real-life problems.
Resource Person: Dr. Raja Sankaran, (PhD IIM-Ranchi), Associate Professor, SSSIHL, with over 35 years of academic and industry experience, and publications in reputed ABDC journals.
For details, view flyer
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Kg442pPrw3QFM2ir8
Last Date to Register: 04 September 2025
Contact:
Dr. Raja Sankaran – rajasankaran@sssihl.edu.in | 80736 97345
Prof. N Sivakumar – nsivakumar@sssihl.edu.in | 94489 28884

Lit-Treat: Edition VI
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00 | Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam
Contours of Consciousness: Mapping Life, Literature and Spirituality
15 & 16 September 2025
Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi
The Department of Languages & Literature – English, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), warmly invites academicians, scholars, research students, and lovers of literature to participate in the sixth edition of Lit-Treat.
This year’s theme, Contours of Consciousness: Mapping Life, Literature and Spirituality, explores the timeless dialogue between literature and spirituality—tracing how narratives, poetry, and drama across cultures reflect and shape humanity’s search for meaning, transcendence, and inner harmony.
Distinguished Plenary Speakers
The event will feature insightful addresses by eminent scholars, including:

– Prof. N. Nagaraju, Vice-Chancellor, The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
– Prof. Sreekala M. Nair, Director, International School for Sree Sankaracharya Studies, SSUS, Kalady
– Prof. Sumita Roy, Former Director, English Language Training Centre, Osmania University, Hyderabad
– Dr. Lalitha Sarma, Project Research Scientist, IIT Bombay and alumna of SSSIHL

Panel Discussions
Participants can look forward to erudite discussions on diverse themes such as:

– Spiritual Insights in Sanskrit Literature – Department of Sanskrit, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and National Sanskrit University, Tirupati
– The Seer, the Seen, and the Act of Seeing: Perception in Literature, Philosophy, and Spirituality – Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ University, Bengaluru
– Sai Kruta Vahini: Conversations on Sri Sathya Sai Vahinis – The Centre for Sri Sathya Sai Studies, Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values and Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre
– Decoding Spirituality: Key Texts in Sai Literature – Department of Languages and Literature, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
– Spirituality Across Traditions: Select Narratives – Department of English, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Anantapur

Cultural Events
Adding a rich cultural dimension, the programme will include:

– Hermeneutics of Abhinaya: Embodied Interpretation of Literature in Mohiniyattam by Ms. Vidya Pradeep
– A cultural presentation by the students of the Department of Languages & Literature – English, SSSIHL

The two-day confluence promises to be a vibrant celebration of ideas, art, and cultural expression, offering participants an opportunity to engage deeply with the intersections of life, literature, and spirituality.
Register here: https://sssso.zohobackstage.in/LitTreatVI
For queries, contact: events.engdept@sssihl.edu.in
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International Microorganisms Day 2025
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-17 16:15 | Prasanthi Nilayam
Theme: “Sūkṣmānām Mahattvam – Tiny Creatures, Giant Impact”
Dates: 15–17 September 2025
Venue: Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL
The Department of Biosciences is delighted to host International Microorganisms Day 2025, a three-day academic and cultural celebration highlighting the critical role of microbes in evolution, human health, and sustainable development.
Key Highlights

– Eminent Lecture Series by leading national and international experts
– Dr. K. Gopinatha Rao Memorial Lecture by Prof. Roland Brandt, Professor of Neurobiology, University of Osnabrück, Germany
– Agar Art Workshop for students
– Microbiology Quiz for school and undergraduate students
– Poster and Oral Presentations by research scholars
– Documentary Screening on “Microbes – Evolution and Applications for Human Welfare”
– Research Presentations by DBIOS research groups
– Prize Distribution & Valedictory Session

Distinguished Speakers

– Prof. Bibha Chaudhury, Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB), Bengaluru
– Prof. Steffan Backert, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany
– Dr. Sunil Lakshman, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Bengaluru
– Prof. Swati Saha, University of Delhi
– Prof. Roland Brandt, University of Osnabrück, Germany (Dr. K. Gopinatha Rao Memorial Lecture)
– Dr. Shridhar Narayanan, Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR), Bengaluru

This multidisciplinary event brings together eminent scientists, faculty, students, and young researchers to celebrate the vast contributions of microorganisms to life and society, while fostering inquiry, creativity, and collaboration in microbiology.
Join us Live on 17th September at 10.15 am IST for the Dr. K. Gopinatha Rao Memorial Lecture by Prof. Roland Brandt, Professor of Neurobiology, University of Osnabrück, Germany: https://youtube.com/live/-fkmm69iaHo?feature=share
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44th Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
2025-11-22 16:00 - 18:30 | Prasanthi Nilayam
22 November 2025
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrates its 44th Annual Convocation on 22 November 2025 at the Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad will deliver the inaugural address. Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, will deliver the Convocation address as the Chief Guest and Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh will grace the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The grand ceremony will see the Chancellor, Sri K Chakravarthi, IAS (Retd.), admit candidates to their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and doctoral research degrees.
Venue: Poornachandra Auditorium, Prasanthi Nilayam
Join us Live on 22 Nov 2025, at 4 pm at https://youtube.com/@SriSathyaSaiOfficial
Press Releases: Pre-Event

Sparklab 2.0 | Closing Ceremony & Valedictory Event
2025-12-13 09:00 - 2025-12-14 16:30 | Prasanthi Nilayam
The journey of innovation, ideation, and mentorship comes to a grand finale!
Sparklab 2.0 concludes with two days (13 & 14 Dec) of immersive sessions, pitch presentations, and celebrations of student innovation at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus
Stay tuned for the launch of Megathon on 14 Dec.
Join us live on 14th December for the Valedictory Ceremony at 3 pm:
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Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2026
2026-01-11 08:00 - 2026-01-15 23:59 | Prasanthi Nilayam
The Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2026 will be held from 11 to 15 January 2026 at Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh. This year’s event is of profound significance as it is held during the Birth Centenary Year of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Revered Founder Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. This makes the celebration even more sacred and meaningful.
Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2026 Schedule
The event will witness the joyful participation of students from the following institutions:
– Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (Girls Wing)
– Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (Boys Wing)
– Smt. Eswaramma High School
– Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) – College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
– Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL)
Marking the culmination of a year-long journey of enthusiastic engagement in sports, cultural activities, and fine arts, the Annual Meet is a deeply treasured tradition. It provides a sacred platform for students and staff to offer their love and gratitude to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba through awe-inspiring physical displays and enriching cultural performances. These presentations reflect the timeless values nurtured through the Sri Sathya Sai Values-based Integral Education system practised at SSSIHL.
Sports Presentations — 11 January 2026
The main event—split into morning and afternoon sessions—will feature sports presentations from all participating institutions and will be held at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium in Prasanthi Nilayam.
Watch Live on the official SSSIHL YouTube channel.
Cultural Presentations — 12-15 January 2026
The cultural presentations, featuring evocative drama productions and devotional music offerings by students, will be held at Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam. This includes the Prize Distribution Ceremony on the morning of Makarasankranti, 15 January 2026.
Watch Live on the official YouTube channel of Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre (SSSMC), Prasanthi Mandir Live.
Come, be part of this inspiring celebration of unity, excellence, and devotion. Join us live and experience the spirit of love in action.
Annual Sports & Cultural Meet 2026 – Pre-Event Press Release

National Startup Day 2026 at SSSIHL
2026-01-15 08:30 - 2026-01-16 16:30 | Prasanthi Nilayam
National Startup Day, celebrated annually on 16 January, marks the launch of the Startup India initiative (2016) and was formally declared by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in 2022 to recognize the vital role of startups in nation-building.
The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), through its Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), is proud to host National Startup Day 2026 on 15–16 January 2026 at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.
The celebration brings together CXOs, startup founders, investors, mentors, academicians, researchers, and students to foster innovation rooted in human values, sustainability, and societal impact.
What to expect:

– Talks on Innovation & Startups
– Panel Discussions & Workshops
– Poster Competition
– Felicitation of Innovators
– Student-led Startup Ideas

Themes: Environment | Health | Energy
Visit: iic.sssihl.edu.in

Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Literary-Cultural Theory and Vulnerability Studies
2026-03-06 17:00 - 2026-03-18 20:00 | Online/Virtual
Duration: 10 Days (6th to 18th March 2026)
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Department of Languages and Literature – English, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Vulnerability Studies, University of Hyderabad, offers a Ten-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) from 6th to 18th March 2026 on “Literary-Cultural Theory and Vulnerability Studies”.
This FDP features experts who discuss topics such as Thing Theory, Famine Comics, Plastic Studies, Plant Humanities, Partition Literature, Trauma in South Asian Comics, Marginal Literatures, Critical Body Studies, Memory in Feminist Historiography, Urban Studies, Ecocritical Entanglements, Animal Studies, Ageist Discourses, Posthuman Vulnerabilities, War in Comics, the Vulnerable Child in Literature, Storytelling as Healing, and Language and Vulnerability.
The FDP, designed for academics, researchers, and postgraduate students, foregrounds how acts of reading are practices demanding theoretical knowledge and practical involvement from readers who must position themselves at interdisciplinary intersections that demonstrate the imbrication of discourses in colluding with or struggling against hegemonies and marginalities.
Secure your spot: Register here before 28th February 2026
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CFO Conclave 2026: Finance with Values – Shaping Responsible Leaders for Tomorrow
2026-03-28 10:45 - 17:00 | Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL, Vijayanagar Colony, Anantapur-Bangalore Road, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515001, India
DMC Conclave Series | Chapter 3
After the successful editions of the Marketing Conclave and HR Conclave, the Department of Management & Commerce, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Anantapur Campus, is proud to present Chapter 3 – the CFO Conclave 2026, themed “Finance with Values: Shaping Responsible Leaders for Tomorrow”, to be held on 28 March 2026.
The conclave seeks to bring together eminent leaders in Finance to share their perspectives on the evolving landscape of financial leadership in a dynamic and increasingly complex global environment.
The event seeks to create a meaningful interface between academia and industry, enabling students to engage directly with accomplished finance professionals. Through keynote addresses, expert talks, deep-dive sessions, and interactive discussions, the conclave will offer valuable insights into how finance leaders balance strategy, governance, and ethical responsibility while driving sustainable value creation.
The conclave will feature distinguished speakers from leading organizations, including industry CFOs and senior finance professionals, who will deliberate on key themes such as:

– Strategic financial leadership
– Treasury and debt management
– Risk, responsibility, and resilience in finance
– The evolving role of CFOs as business partners

A highlight of the conclave is its focus on value-based leadership—emphasizing integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making as central to the role of finance professionals. The programme also includes interactive formats such as a fireside chat and student-led discussions, fostering deeper engagement and reflection.
Designed as an experiential learning platform, the CFO Conclave 2026 will equip students with practical insights into real-world financial leadership. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of responsible financial decision-making, risk management in a global context, and the competencies required to lead resilient and value-driven organizations.
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Join us Live on 28 March:
Session 1 @ 10.45 am: https://www.youtube.com/live/iwQEVmicfqo
Session 2 @ 01.30 pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/XOG1xpT0P9A

Faculty Development Programme on Predictive Analytics: Theory, Tools & Applications
2026-04-01 09:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00 | Online/Virtual
The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), is organising a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Predictive Analytics: Theory, Tools & Applications” from 1st to 5th April 2026 at the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus.
Designed for faculty members, research scholars, and professionals, the programme aims to build strong foundations and practical capabilities in modern data analytics and machine learning. It offers a structured and hands-on learning experience that bridges theoretical understanding with real-world application. The FDP will cover a comprehensive range of topics, including:

– Generative AI and statistical thinking
– Regression and classification techniques
– Machine learning and time-series forecasting
– SQL, Python, and data wrangling
– Explainable AI (XAI) and causal inference
– Data storytelling and a hands-on capstone project

Through expert-led sessions and interactive learning, participants will gain exposure to contemporary analytical tools and methodologies. The programme is designed to help learners progress from descriptive insights to predictive capabilities—empowering them to move beyond understanding past trends to forecasting future outcomes.
The FDP will be conducted in a hybrid mode, with both online and offline participation options. Certificates will be awarded to participants upon successful completion of the programme.
Last date to Register: 29th March 2026
Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4iue9qlMLe5qVB8UdquTkLO0uqTmrmmIT_PGUpq4hCgAsqA/viewform
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Personal Finance Webinar: Money Matters Made Simple
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Online/Virtual
The Department of Management & Commerce, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), is organizing a webinar on “Personal Finance – Money Matters Made Simple” on 24 May 2026 at 10 AM.
Organised as part of the Sri Sathya Sai Centenary Year Celebrations, this session is the first in a knowledge-sharing series on financial awareness, designed to equip participants with essential skills to save, grow, and protect their money, while exploring safe and practical approaches to wealth creation.
The webinar is free and open to all, with a strong focus on real-world, practical learning delivered in simple, accessible language. It is fully beginner-friendly and requires no prior technical knowledge.
Who Should Attend? Salaried employees, Students and beginners, Small business owners, Homemakers, Retirees
Why Attend?
Participants will gain:

– Practical insights into managing personal finances
– Guidance on building financial security and long-term wealth
– Exposure to expert perspectives from industry professionals

Resource Persons

– Dr. L. Goverthanan, MS, FCMA, Professor of Practice – Finance
– Dr. Subramanian Iyer, MBA, FRM, Post Doctorate (ISB)
– Sri Amrith Mukkamala, MBA, SFIM (London), Investment Banker

Registration
Interested participants can register at: https://forms.gle/NLehNseKDpTPhBNx5
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