The School of Business and Management (UG), CHRIST (Deemed to be University) successfully organized the inaugural ceremonies for the Even Semester of the BBA BA (Business Analytics) and BBA Honours programmes across multiple clusters. The inauguration for Clusters 3 and 2, commencing Semester VI and Semester IV respectively, was held on 10 January 2026, while the inauguration for Cluster 1, marking the commencement of Semester II, took place on 17 January 2026. These inauguration programmes marked an important academic milestone, setting a focused, reflective, and purpose-driven tone for students as they progressed into critical phases of their undergraduate journey. Each cluster-specific inauguration was thoughtfully structured to address the academic, analytical, and value-based dimensions essential for management education.
The Cluster 3 Inaugural Ceremony, titled शूbhआrambh, marked the commencement of the VI Semester for Third-Year BBA BA students (2023 Batch) and was held on 10 January 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Auditorium, Central Block. Nearly 200 students, along with faculty members and academic leaders, participated in the event. The ceremony symbolized students’ transition into their final undergraduate semester, a phase marked by greater responsibility and opportunity. The programme began with a warm welcome by Prof. Tooba, setting an inspiring tone for the semester.
The Cluster Coordinator, Dr. Monica L, delivered the inaugural address, highlighting the importance of strategic planning, goal clarity, adaptability, and informed decision-making. Drawing parallels between academic planning and corporate strategy, she encouraged students to treat their final semester as a strategic phase that would significantly influence their future academic and professional trajectories. The HOD, Dr. Nikhil Varghese, once again used the Chick-fil-A example to emphasize values-led leadership, customer-centricity, and organizational culture as drivers of long-term success. The ceremony concluded with an address by Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas, who highlighted the Graduate Attributes of Christites, focusing on intellectual competence, ethical sensitivity, social responsibility, and leadership for service.
The Cluster 2 Inaugural Ceremony, held on 10 January 2026, marked the commencement of Semester IV for BBA BA and BBA Honours students (2024 Batch). The event featured insightful addresses by Dr. Aashiek Cheriyan (Batch Coordinator), Dr. Nikhil Varghese (Head of the Department), and Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas. A key highlight of the session was the presentation of a comprehensive analytical dashboard by Dr. Aashiek Cheriyan, mapping the batch’s 1.5-year academic and co-curricular journey. The dashboard used data-driven visuals to showcase student engagement across various domains, including event management, marketing, content creation, student bodies, and business analytics. It highlighted leadership roles, inter-departmental collaborations, experiential learning outcomes, and participation metrics, effectively demonstrating how analytics can be applied beyond the classroom to measure growth, engagement, and impact.
Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas emphasized the importance of discipline, organization, and clarity of purpose in both academic and personal life. He shared practical insights on time management, prioritization, and aligning daily actions with long-term goals, urging students to remain grounded in values while striving for excellence. The session concluded with an engaging address by Dr. Nikhil Varghese, who presented a Chick-fil-A case study to discuss resilience, ethical leadership, crisis management, and strategic decision-making. Drawing parallels between organizational challenges and students’ academic journeys, he highlighted how strong value systems and adaptive strategies contribute to sustained success.
The Cluster 1 Inaugural Ceremony for Semester II (2025 Batch) was held at 9:30 a.m. on 17 January 2026 in the Auditorium, Management Block. The programme was efficiently emceed by Dr. Akshaya AVR, who welcomed all dignitaries, faculty members, and students. The Coordinator’s Address was delivered by Dr. Bipllab Roy, who outlined key academic instructions and emphasized adherence to university rules and regulations. He appreciated the achievements of students during their first year, while also candidly addressing certain academic challenges, noting that a small number of students were unable to complete the first semester. He stressed the importance of consistency, accountability, and disciplined effort to overcome such challenges in the upcoming semester.
The Head of the Department Address by Dr. Nikhil Varghese focused on the significance of numbers, data, and analytical thinking in decision-making. Drawing an interesting parallel with the BMC elections, one of the largest civic bodies frequently highlighted in the media, he emphasized the power of data in shaping narratives and outcomes. He also highlighted the importance of networking and professional connections, citing the example of Dhirubhai Ambani and Anil Ambani, and encouraged students to develop strong business and analytical acumen to identify and leverage opportunities effectively. The session concluded with an address by Dr. Fr. Lijo Thomas, who congratulated students on completing six months of their academic journey. He emphasized punctuality, adherence to campus discipline, responsible task completion, regular note-taking, and the consistent use of the university diary, reminding students that continuous self-transformation is reflected through disciplined daily actions.
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