TechTatva ’26 Inauguration at MIT Manipal

The inauguration of TechTatva ’26, the flagship technical festival of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal, is scheduled for the evening of 13 October 2026 at the MIT Quadrangle, Academic Block I, further featuring four days of technical competitions, innovation, and collaborative learning.

The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Mr. Dalu Vaz, CEO and Co-Founder of SAHI, as Chief Guest. Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Mathews Jacob, VSM, Pro Vice Chancellor – Health Sciences, MAHE, and Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE, will attend as Guests of Honour. The ceremony will be presided over by Dr. Chandrakala C. B., In-Charge Director, MIT Manipal.

TechTatva ’26 will feature events across robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, management, gaming, and design. Major attractions include Robowars, Chronohunt, Tesseract, Data Tycoon, Prompt Arena, and Capture the Flag, alongside gaming tournaments and engineering challenges.

The festival provides a platform for students to demonstrate technical expertise, develop practical skills, and collaborate on innovative ideas, reflecting MIT Manipal’s commitment to technological advancement, creativity, and experiential learning.