Class Representatives Election

8 June 2026
The class representative elections were held on 8 June 2026 for all undergraduate students at four different venues on campus. Four representatives were elected from each class to lead the class in academic, cultural and other aspects. The elections for postgraduate students were conducted on 17 and 22 June 2026, after the commencement of their classes. A total of 170 representatives were elected.

Student Council Elections

19 June 2026
Student Council election campaigns were held on 15, 16 and 17 June 2026. The elections were conducted offline on 19 June 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with students reporting to campus to cast their votes at designated venues using Google Forms. The results were announced at 5:00 PM. The elections provided a democratic platform for students to choose their council representatives for the academic year.

Investiture Ceremony

25 June 2026
The Investiture Ceremony was held on 25 June 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Loyola Hall, with the participation of students, parents, staff and dignitaries. The event officially inducted the 12 newly elected Student Council members, 15 extended council members and 170 class leaders into their respective roles. The ceremony was graced by the Chief Guest, Rev. Fr. Dionysius Vaz, who addressed the students on critical, creative and lateral thinking.

Interaction with the Provincial of the Karnataka Jesuit Province and the Vice President of BJES

25 June 2026
On 25 June 2026 the newly elected Student Council interacted with Fr Dionysius Vaz, Provincial of the Karnataka Jesuit Province, and Fr Daniel Fernandes, Vice President of BJES. The discussion centred on the Council’s vision for the year and its potential impact on the college as well as on marginalised sections of society, while emphasising the Jesuit values of Magis, Cura Personalis and being men and women for others.

The importance of holistic formation integrating academics, sports, extracurricular activities and social responsibility was highlighted alongside insights into India’s changing demographics and geopolitical landscape. The session reminded students that being a Josephite goes beyond academic excellence, calling for competence, conscience, compassion and a commitment to service.

Leadership Camp

27 – 28 June 2026
The Leadership Camp was held on 27 and 28 June 2026 at Nelamangala, with the participation of the Student Council and Association Coordinators. The two-day programme included sessions focused on nurturing leadership qualities, encouraging meaningful conversations among student leaders, and developing confidence and collaboration. These were followed by team-building activities and performances that strengthened bonding and fostered a positive environment for interaction.

A one-day Leadership Programme was also conducted on 27 June 2026 in Xavier Hall for 170 class representatives, department association coordinators and other student leaders, aimed at enhancing their leadership, communication and coordination capabilities.

Ayushman Card Drive — in collaboration with Ashirvad

Training: 4 July 2026 · Campaign: 5 July 2026
The Ayushman Card Drive was a two-day initiative organised to help citizens access government health and welfare benefits through the creation of Ayushman and E-Shram cards.

Day 1 — Training Session
The first day was conducted at the Ashirvad Centre, where students underwent detailed training on the process of creating Ayushman and E-Shram cards. As part of the session, students practised by creating sample cards themselves to gain hands-on familiarity with the procedure.

Day 2 — Field Campaign
The second day marked the actual campaign, where eight students from the Student Council, Youth for Democracy, the National Service Scheme and the Centre for Social Action came together to serve the community. Over the course of a single day the team created more than 250 cards and served over 400 citizens.

Through this initiative students gained a deeper understanding of the significance of these cards and their impact on people’s lives. They also learned to navigate real-world challenges such as website glitches and network issues, mastering the process to serve those in need efficiently.

Decode 2026

27 – 29 July 2026
Decode 2026 was conducted from 27 to 29 July to familiarise students with Cipher’s seven business verticals. The three-day programme featured sessions on Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Best Manager, Business Quiz, Entrepreneurship Development and Public Relations. With nearly 400 registrations, the sessions helped participants understand festing, case-solving and round expectations while preparing them for Cipher 2026.

Pre-Cipher 2026

30 July 2026
Pre-Cipher 2026 was conducted on 30 July as a showcase leading up to Cipher 2026 and its Torii Gate theme. The Western Acoustic Team, Fashion Team and Sync Squad performed, building excitement for the fest. The Décor Team also unveiled the specially designed theme-based décor, bringing the visual identity of Cipher 2026 to life.

All Cultures Day — Pack Your Culture

1 August 2026
All Cultures Day was held to celebrate India and to foster cultural awareness, respect and unity. With Council team performances and 36 classes taking part — around 1,500 students participating in Pack Your Culture — the event showcased the rich heritage of different communities through vibrant ethnic attire, promoting an understanding of diverse cultures and a sense of togetherness on campus.

Cipher 2026

4 – 5 August 2026
Cipher 2026, the intra-collegiate business fest and gateway to the SJCC Business Team, was conducted on 4 and 5 August 2026 across seven verticals. The Torii Gate–themed fest received over 650 registrations, with around 350 students shortlisted to compete. The fest was inaugurated by Mr Arpit Sharma — fitness, finance and mindset content creator, athlete, CFA Level I passer and NISM-certified finance creator.

Conducted through entirely online rounds, Cipher tested participants’ analytical, strategic and leadership abilities, with 1 BBA D emerging as the overall champions.

Pre-Kalotsav ’26

6 August 2026
Pre-Kalotsav 2026 was held on 6 August 2026 during the common hour to unveil the Kalotsav theme with an extravagant showcase of bikes, alongside the talents of SJCC’s cultural teams. The event featured fashion, dance and music performances as well as slot picking for classes, fostering unity and anticipation for Kalotsav 2026.

Kalotsav ’26 — The Crossover Episode

7 – 8 August 2026
Kalotsav “The Crossover Episode”, SJCC’s intra-collegiate cultural festival, was held on 7 and 8 August 2026 to celebrate and showcase student talent through a vibrant cultural platform. With around 2,000 contestants across 41 events, the fest featured competitions, stalls by the Institution’s Innovation Council and themed dress days reimagining nostalgia and the Y2K era. It concluded with 3 BCOM A being declared the overall winners. The programme was inaugurated by Ester Noronha, a distinguished actress and film director.

Kalotsav Market
This year the Council, in collaboration with the IIC, provided a platform for 15 young entrepreneurs to market their handmade and homemade goodies, cakes and ribbon flowers over two days.

Independence Day

15 August 2026
On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, the All Associations Department celebrated the spirit of freedom through vibrant dance, music and street play performances. Brigadier Adolf Pinto graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The celebrations reflected India’s spirit of unity in diversity, bringing students together to celebrate shared values and heritage. The street play Shanti Kra delivered a powerful message on the power of youth standing together as a nation.

Student Council Immersion Programme

September 2026
The Council’s immersion programme takes student leaders beyond the campus to partner Jesuit institutions, at St Joseph’s College, Hassan and Loyola College, Manvi.

Council Teams — Participation

Business Team
The SJCC Business Team secured first place in the Business Quiz at Pragmatrix 2026, organised by Sheshadripuram College, and also emerged winners of the Policy Fest at Pitch Perfect 2026, hosted by the E-Cell of Christ University, Bannerghatta Road. These achievements highlight the team’s strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills and their ability to excel across competitive academic platforms.

Cultural Forum
The Cultural Forum comprises sub-teams across music, dance, fashion and the comedy club. In collaboration with other associations and student bodies, the Forum coordinates participation in fests across the city. Below is the record for the odd semester.