Helping students explore career opportunities, develop professional
skills, and prepare for life after graduation.
ABOUT THE CELL
Guidance for every step forward
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell (PCG) of Tunga
Mahavidyalaya connects students with opportunities for higher
education, employment, and professional growth. Through career
exploration initiatives, the cell helps students understand
different career paths and make choices that reflect their
interests and aspirations.
Personalised guidance and counselling encourage students to
recognise their strengths, interests, talents, and career goals.
This student-centred approach supports informed decisions about
further studies and employment.
The cell organises training in résumé writing, interview skills,
group discussions, communication, aptitude, and logical reasoning.
These programmes help students build confidence, leadership,
critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
In collaboration with industries, organisations, and training
agencies, the PCG conducts workshops, skill development programmes,
campus recruitment drives, and other career-oriented activities.
These initiatives provide opportunities for students to engage
with recruiters and professional institutions.
Through sustained guidance and practical preparation, the cell
supports students in pursuing their academic and career goals
and approaching professional opportunities with confidence.
PROGRAMMES AND EVENTS
Activities Conducted
Explore the cell’s activities supporting career awareness,
professional development, and financial literacy.
Academic Year 2024–25
Financial Literacy
Bank Account Opening and Awareness Camp
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell and the Department of
Commerce, in association with Indian Overseas Bank,
Thirthahalli Branch, organised a Bank Account Opening and
Awareness Camp on the college campus. The programme aimed
to create awareness about banking services and promote
financial literacy and self-reliance in financial transactions.
Bank officials explained the importance of savings accounts,
digital banking, online money transfers, ATM usage, UPI
services, and financial planning. Students also received
guidance on the procedure and documents required to open
a bank account.
In association withIndian Overseas Bank, Thirthahalli Branch
Career Awareness
Special Lecture: What Next After Degree
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell and the Department
of Commerce, in association with Malnad Coaching Centre,
organised a special lecture on “What Next After Degree”
at the College Auditorium. The programme introduced final
year degree students to career opportunities and competitive
examinations after graduation.
Sri Thirthahalli Keshvamurthy, Proprietor of Malnad Coaching
Centre, Bengaluru, guided students on competitive
examinations, preparation strategies, useful books, and
educational YouTube channels.
Students actively participated in the interaction session
and clarified their doubts about career opportunities.
The session offered guidance for those planning higher
education and preparing for competitive examinations.
Resource person
Sri Thirthahalli Keshvamurthy
Proprietor, Malnad Coaching Centre, Bengaluru
Professional Development
Special Lecture on Project/Internship Work
and Personality Development
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell and the Department
of Commerce organised a special lecture programme for final
year degree students on project and internship work and
personality development.
The programme highlighted the importance of project work,
internship opportunities, report preparation, career
development, and personality enhancement. Resource persons
guided students on professional behaviour, communication
skills, confidence building, and career opportunities.
ParticipantsFinal year degree students
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Career Guidance
Programmes supporting employability, digital skills, teamwork,
competitive examination preparation, and financial awareness.
Academic Year 2025–26
Employability Skills
Two-Day DISHA Skill Development Training Programme
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell and the Department
of Commerce of Tunga Mahavidyalaya, Thirthahalli, in
association with Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company
Ltd., Bengaluru, organised a two-day DISHA Skill Development
Training Programme for undergraduate students at the
Seminar Hall.
The programme aimed to enhance students’ employability
and professional skills. Ms. Nivedha S, HR Trainer from
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd., Bengaluru,
served as the resource person and guided students through
practical and interactive sessions.
The training covered communication skills, interview
preparation, résumé writing, job portal usage, sales
skills, and professional responsibilities before and
after appointment. Students actively participated in
the sessions, developing their confidence and
career readiness.
Resource person
Ms. Nivedha S
HR Trainer, Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing
Company Ltd., Bengaluru
Digital Skills
Four-Day IBM–Magic Bus Digital Skill Development Programme
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell and the Department
of Commerce of Tunga Mahavidyalaya organised a four-day
IBM–Magic Bus Digital Skill Development Programme for
undergraduate students in association with IBM Magic
Bus India Foundation.
Around 190 students participated in the programme.
To support effective learning and interaction,
participants were divided into classroom batches
of approximately 60 students each.
The training focused on digital skills, Artificial
Intelligence fundamentals, communication skills, and
employability enhancement. Expert trainers from
Magic Bus India Foundation conducted interactive
sessions, practical activities, and group discussions.
The programme helped students understand the skills
expected in the workplace and the importance of
continued professional development.
Participation
Around 190 undergraduate students, organised
into classroom batches for interactive learning.
Staff Financial Awareness
Workshop on Wealth Management for Teaching
and Non-Teaching Staff
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell and the Department
of Commerce of Tunga Mahavidyalaya jointly organised
a Workshop on Wealth Management for teaching and
non-teaching staff in association with Finn Mantra,
Thirthahalli, at the Seminar Hall.
The workshop focused on financial planning, investment
opportunities, insurance, and long-term wealth management.
Mr. Anoop Gowda, Founder and CEO of Finn Mantra,
Thirthahalli, inaugurated the programme.
Mr. Avinash D’Souza, Cluster Head, HDFC Mutual Fund,
Bengaluru, and Mr. Kiran Singh, Cluster Head, TATA AIA,
delivered sessions on mutual funds, Systematic Investment
Plans (SIPs), insurance planning, retirement planning,
and tax-saving schemes.
Resource persons
Mr. Avinash D’Souza — Cluster Head,
HDFC Mutual Fund, Bengaluru
Mr. Kiran Singh — Cluster Head, TATA AIA
Teamwork and PGCET Preparation
One-Day Team Building and PGCET Coaching Programme
The Placement Cell and the Department of Commerce of
Tunga Mahavidyalaya, in association with BNMIT,
Bengaluru, organised a one-day Team Building and
PGCET Coaching Programme for final year B.Com students.
The programme was conducted under the CSR initiative
of BNM Institute of Technology.
The sessions focused on developing leadership qualities,
communication skills, teamwork, and preparedness for
competitive examinations. Mr. Darshan and Ms. Nisha
from the BNMIT team conducted the training.
Trainers
Mr. Darshan and Ms. Nisha — BNMIT, Bengaluru
RECRUITMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES
Campus Drive
Connecting students and graduates with employers through
recruitment drives and career guidance.
Mega Job Fair 2026
Campus Recruitment
Mega Job Fair 2026
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell of Tunga
Mahavidyalaya organised Mega Job Fair 2026 at the
college campus, Anandagiri, Thirthahalli. The programme
provided employment opportunities and career guidance
to students and graduates from various streams.
Recruitment highlights17 participating companies 114 participating candidates 91 students shortlisted/selected
Participating Sectors and Recruitment Process
A total of 17 companies participated in the recruitment
drive, representing finance, healthcare, IT, logistics,
marketing, and service sectors.
The fair attracted 114 candidates from different colleges
and academic streams. Company representatives conducted
aptitude tests, HR interviews, and interaction sessions
as part of the recruitment process.
Programme Outcome
A total of 91 students were shortlisted/selected for
various job roles offered by the participating companies.
The fair provided a platform for aspiring job seekers
to interact with recruiters, explore employment
opportunities, and gain exposure to recruitment procedures.
Organised in association with
IBM Magic Bus Foundation, Bengaluru
Lions Club
Malnad Club
National Group of Companies
Varthakara Souharda Sahakari Sangha (R)
Karnataka Rajya Prathamika Shala Shikshakara
Souharda Sahakari Sangha Ni.
Bhumika Enterprises
Holagodu Sales Corporation