The Departments of MBA and MCA, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, organised Chrysalis 2K26, a Bollywood-themed Freshers’ Day celebration for first-year MBA and MCA students, on 24 October 2026 at the Seminar Hall, Mother Aloysia Centenary Block.
The celebrations commenced with Freshers’ Week, featuring preliminary rounds to shortlist finalists for the Mr and Ms Fresher titles. The main event began at 9:30 a.m. on the 24th of the October in the presence of Principal Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C. and PG Coordinator Sr Dr M. Vinora A.C. The gathering was also attended by Dean of MBA and MCA Mr Chaco P. J., Head of the Department of MBA Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Head of the Department of MCA Mrs Akshatha Shetty and faculty members of both departments. Ms Harshitha of II MCA served as the formal host, while Earl and team from the second year presented the prayer song.
The informal programme, hosted by Mr Vasistha of II MBA, featured games, dance and singing performances and the much-awaited Mr and Ms Fresher finale. The finalists showcased their confidence through a ramp walk, talent performances and an interactive question round. The judges were Mr Suvith Shetty from the Department of Computer Applications (UG), Ms Rosita Sequeira from the Department of M.Sc. Clinical Psychology and Ms Maya from the Department of Chemistry (PG). Students from both years of MBA and MCA actively participated in the celebrations through various performances and games.
The Mr and Ms Fresher titles were awarded to Ms Dhriti S. Amin and Mr Alston Fernandes from MBA and Ms Paloma Rhea Monteiro and Mr Mahesh Poojary from MCA. The winners were felicitated by the Dean and Heads of the Departments. The programme concluded with an address by Principal Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C., followed by the vote of thanks proposed by Ms Sahana Kulal of II MBA.
Chrysalis 2K26 provided a vibrant platform for freshers to showcase their talents, interact with seniors and build friendships, marking a memorable chapter in their postgraduate journey.
