SJBIT - Varchasva 2025 is more than just a fest — it's a celebration of talent, innovation, and creativity. From thrilling technical challenges and engaging non-tech events to electrifying dance battles, dazzling fashion shows, and much more, this is the ultimate platform for students across Bengaluru to showcase their passion, compete, and shine. Get ready to experience the biggest college extravaganza like never before!
Divine Soul His Holiness Padmabhushana
Founder President,
Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust®
His Divine Soul Padmabhushan Dr. Sri Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji (1945–2013) became the 71st pontiff of Adichunchanagiri Dharma Peetha on 24th September 1974 at the age of 30. He dedicated his life to transforming society through spiritual, educational, and social initiatives. Recognizing education as key to eradicating poverty, he established the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust in 1973. Today, over 450 schools under this trust serve rural and semi-rural communities across the state and nation.
His Holiness Jagadguru
Chief Pontiff,
Sri Adichunchanagiri Math & President SACST®
His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji is the 72nd Pontiff of Sri Adichunchanagiri Math and a devoted disciple of Padmabhushan Dr. Sri Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji (Sri Mahaguruji), the Founder President of Sri AdichunchanagiriShikshana Trust (R.). Initiated into asceticism (sanyas) in 1998, he blends modern scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom. Renowned for his discourses on science, religion, and spirituality, he has spoken at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Penn State, IIT-Kharagpur, BHU, and IISc-Bengaluru.
Revered
Managing Director,
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions & Hospitals
Sri Sri Prakashanatha Swamiji, the Managing Director of BGS & SJB Group of Institutions has a Dynamic & celestial presence, with a honest and compassion nature. In short span of time he shaped a cosmopolitan atmosphere in the BGS Health and Education city, in which people belonging to all religion and creeds can exert collectively for common aims and objectives of institution. His inspiring leadership has taken the BGS & SJB Group to new heights and today the BGS & SJB Group comprises of 19 Institutions in Bengaluru itself, in a very short time span.
Academic Director,
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions
Dr. Puttaraju, a distinguished academician and visionary leader, holds a B.Tech from AIT Chikkamagaluru, M.Tech from NITK Surathkal, and Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. With over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration, he has significantly contributed to higher education in Karnataka. As the Founder Principal of SJBIT for 20 years and former Vice-Chancellor of Mandya University, he laid strong foundations for academic excellence. Currently the Academic Director of BGS and SJB Group of Institutions, he leads the SJBIT 2.0 initiative, focusing on global partnerships, advanced curriculum, and world-class infrastructure.
Principal
SJB Institute Of Technology
Dr. K. V. Mahendra Prashanth holds a B.E. from NIE Mysuru, an M.E. from UVCE Bengaluru, and a Ph.D. from VTU. With over 33 years of academic and industry experience, he has authored 70+ research papers with 400+ citations, an h-index of 8, and i10-index of 7. He has guided three Ph.D. scholars and had two papers ranked top by BIO MED. A member of NAAC, VTU Boards, and other professional bodies, he has received multiple state and national awards from INTEL, KSCST, ADOBE, and the CSR Leadership National Award for innovation and leadership in education.