Date: 01 October 2026

Kristu Jayanti Institute of Management hosted "Shubh Aarambh" for I year MBA (Working Professionals) programme, commencing with an invocation and a welcome address by Dr. Devika Rani, Dean, KJIM. The dignitaries ceremonially lit the lamp, symbolising the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, followed by an opening prayer from Fr. Dr. Lijo P. Thomas, Pro Vice Chancellor, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University). Reflecting the University's spirit of inclusivity and harmony, readings from the Rig Veda, the Quran, and the Bible were presented by Dr P C Gita, Co-ordinator, KJIM, Dr. Calistus Jude A. L, Dean Academics; and Dr. Joseph Charles, Head, KJIM, respectively, followed by the Teachers' Prayer led by Registrar Dr. Aloysius Edward J, the Students' Prayer by Mr. Clement Saldhana, and a concluding prayer by Fr. Dr. Marialal Joseph, Director, Centre for Research. Addressing the students, Fr. Dr. Augustine George, Vice Chancellor, encouraged them to embrace the University's core values of faith, integrity, dignity, and excellence, and to work towards becoming competent, compassionate, and globally responsible business leaders. The Vice-Chancellor reaffirmed the institution's commitment to nurturing socially responsible, and globally competent management professionals.