Gangolli, July 30, 2025: Eight students from the MBA Department of Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, have achieved a remarkable feat by clearing the UGC-NET examination under the Ph.D.-Only category, marking a significant milestone for the institution and the Gangolli community. Leading the pack is Aysha Shaheeba, a Gangolli native and topper in college, bringing immense pride to the region.

Aysha Shaheeba, daughter of Mohammed Saleem and Noorunnisa, hails from Gangolli. She completed her schooling at Touheed English Medium School and earned her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from Bhandarkars’ Arts & Science College, Kundapur, between 2020 and 2023. Currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at Sahyadri College, Aysha has distinguished herself as a college topper. She has also published a research paper titled Integrating E-Learning to Enhance Holistic Education in the 21st Century in the Journal of IMIS, indexed in ProQuest, showcasing her academic excellence.

The UGC-NET Ph.D.-Only category qualification, as per the revised University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, allows candidates to pursue doctoral research at premier universities and research institutions without eligibility for Assistant Professorship. This achievement opens significant opportunities for these students to advance their academic careers.

The successful candidates are:

Aysha Shaheeba
Monisha A R
Prathitha
Amritha Nair
Yashaswini Kulal
Renuka
Vignesh Shetty
Shreya U G

The success is credited to a focused UGC-NET training program organized by the MBA Department, led by Mr. Chethan Kumar, a Sahyadri alumnus and Research Fellow at TAPMI, Manipal. His structured guidance, conceptual clarity, and strategic preparation were pivotal in the students’ performance. Last year, only one student from the department cleared the exam, making this year’s tally of eight qualifiers, including Aysha’s College achievement, a testament to the training program’s effectiveness.

The Gangolli community celebrates Aysha Shaheeba and her peers for their outstanding accomplishments, which highlight the potential of local talent and bring pride to the region.

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Gangolli’s Aysha Shaheeba Shines in UGC-NET Ph.D.-Only Category