ACHIEVEMENTS

Presidency University Media Students Secure Podium Finish at MAHE Bengaluru’s Reflekta 2025

The School of Media Studies at Presidency University achieved a significant milestone as its first-semester students secured a podium finish at Reflekta 2025, the annual media festival hosted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru.

The team - Mr Abhilash Jha, Mr Nitin Pranav S., and Mr Vishwanath Nagalapura - secured third position, competing against a highly talented pool of participants from various institutions. This achievement highlights the creative aptitude, dedication, and emerging professional skills of the students at an early stage of their academic journey.

Mallika Mukta, PSOMS Student, Shines at SAJAG Child Protection Workshop

Ms. Mallika Mukta, a dedicated student of the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJMC) at the School of Media Studies, Presidency University, Bengaluru, recently participated in SAJAG, a high-impact, one-day child protection workshop organised under the YOSH initiative. The programme aimed to raise critical awareness around child protection and the prevention of abuse.

The event served as a collaborative platform, bringing together an esteemed panel of senior police officials, judicial authorities, child rights experts, educationists, and veteran journalists. Participants engaged in meaningful discussions on actionable strategies to create safer and more supportive environments for children across society.

The Presidency School of Media Studies is immensely proud to see its students actively engaging in socially relevant and impactful dialogues. Through her participation in the YOSH initiative, Mallika gained invaluable exposure to real-world issues that demand responsible media coverage, ethical advocacy, and informed public discourse.

Student Spotlight: Atulya Nair Wins ‘Best Performing Intern’ at Aster Healthcare

The School of Media Studies (PSOMS) at Presidency University is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of its student, Ms Atulya Nair.

During her recent internship at Aster DM Healthcare, Atulya demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and professional excellence. Her consistent performance and commitment were formally recognised when she was awarded the ‘Best Performing Intern’, a distinction that reflects the high standards of talent, discipline, and work ethic nurtured within the BAJMC programme.

Internships form a vital component of the PSOMS academic journey, enabling students to apply their communication and media skills in fast-paced, real-world professional environments. Atulya’s success at a leading healthcare organisation highlights her ability to:

• Navigate complex corporate communication requirements
• Deliver high-quality content within professional timelines
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

This recognition represents not only a personal milestone for Atulya, but also a moment of pride for the entire department. It reaffirms PSOMS’s commitment to developing graduates who are truly industry-ready, equipped not just to participate in the media landscape, but to lead and excel in their chosen fields.