The Garba Utsav organized by MET Asian Management Development Centre was graced by the esteemed presence of Vinay Mandke and Bhushan Lavande as the chief guests, adding an extra touch of brilliance to the festivities.

From captivating fashion showcases to electrifying dance performances, soul-stirring singing to uproarious stand-up comedy acts, the audience were treated to a breathtaking display of talent.

AMDC extend its heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed to making this event a resounding success.

MET Institute of PGDM hosted The AI Case Study Competition on October 28, 2023 . The competition featured three rounds, including an online quiz, abstract submission, and a presentation round. Students of PGP EMBA Parth Dhatavkar, Jairaj Jain, Sumit Gupta, Aniket Jaiswal represented AMDC and secured a Second Runner-up position with effective problem-solving skills and excellent presentation abilities. Mr. Devesh Chawla, CEO and Founder of Chatur Ideas, and Mr. Suhas Patil, Team Lead in AVP Grade, served as esteemed judges for the event. The event was a resounding success.

MET Alumni, from various programs and graduating years, reunited under one roof, drawing professionals from diverse fields, creating an electrifying atmosphere.

The day wove cherished memories, fresh insights, and new bonds. Casual conversations sparked meaningful exchanges, and a stroll down memory lane rekindled the campus\'s essence. The shared stories remain a deep source of inspiration, affirming the enduring alumni-alma mater bond.

The forum was graced by (left to right), Mr. Rahul Bharadwaj, Mr. Ashutosh Palande, Mr. Ronak Mehta, Mr. Hasnain Ebrahim, Mr. Sarvesh Kulkarni, Ms. Sanjukta Chothani, Mr. Pankaj Rupani, Ms. Ruksar Shaikh, Ms. Gauri Shenoy, Mr. Rohit Pal, Ms. Shrishti Kothari, and Ms. Chaitali Brahme.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee, MET, Mrs. Vishakha Bhujbal, Senior Management Representative, CA Dr. Shyamsunder Das, Director, MET PGDM, Dr. Sangeeta Tandon, Director, MET AMDC and Dr. Arun Patil, Dean, MET ADMC.

Let\'s carry forward the spirit of this gathering, supporting and empowering each other in the exciting journey ahead!

Mumbai Educational Trust celebrated the 74th Republic Day of India by hoisting the Tricolour by Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Trustee, MET, in the presence of Directors, Principals, Heads of the Institutes and Departments.

MET resonated with patriotic zeal as MET Rishikul Vidyalaya students presented an instrumental performance, patriotic song renditions and speeches to honour the occasion by displaying the rich, traditional and cultural heritage and feeling proud to be a part of our nation. MMS students from the MET Institute of Management organised a Constitution Quiz for all the MET and MRV students & parents to boost their knowledge of the Constitution of India.

The event\'s highlight was the MET Awards - MET Bhushan, bestowed on dedicated MET employees for completing 15 years of passionate service, MET Gaurav, faculty and students were honoured for demonstrating excellence at international & domestic levels in Academic, Research & Sports and MET Ratna, facilitated to students for their achievement of being the academic toppers in their respective courses.

Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) partnered with the International Delphic council and Delphic Council of Maharashtra formed the Delphic Art Wall at its campus in Bandra on 15 December 2022. It even marked the celebration of 28 years of the International Delphic Movement.

Thousands of students from MET Institutes and MET Rishikul Vidyalaya (MRV) participated in the Delphic Art Wall. It was a Unity Project and a global attempt to make a record for the longest Art Wall, running 11 kilometres by 2025. On this occasion MET, a more than 30 years old recognized educational league, also announced Delphic Clubs for School and College Students that will further strengthen their contribution towards the cultural cause. The Delphic Games even referred to the Twin Sisters of the Olympic Games. Delphic is to arts and culture equivalent to what the Olympics is to physical sports. The Delphic Games in modern bits are hosted and driven by the International Delphic Council based in Berlin.

The Delphic Movement promotes harmony in the community via artistic engagement to boost Art and Culture. The Live Art Wall Canvas Painting of 70 Meters by MET and MET Rishikul Vidyalaya\'s students portrayed the art and culture of Maharashtra around the theme of \'Water\'. The paintings made at MET have further ties with various states and countries to develop an 11 kilometers long Art Wall at the time of the Delphic Games in an attempt to make an entry in Guinness Book of World Records.

The event was inaugurated with a live painting by the world renowned calligraphy artist from Maharashtra Mr. Achyut Palav and Artist Mr. Nilesh Mohite in the presence of Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee, MET, Mrs. Vishakha Bhujbal, Senior Management Representative, MET and Mr. Ramesh Prasanna, Secretary General, International Delphic Council. Ms. Soumni Paul, Vice President, Hungama Music, Core Members of Delphic Council Maharashtra, Mr. Suresh Thomas, President, Maharashtra Delphic Council, Ms. Anuja Sahai, Mr. Abhijeet Bhujbal, Mr. Ali Akbar Rizvi, Ms. Sejal Gala, Ms. Dipti Shah, and Mr. Susheel Mistry also graced the inaugural ceremony.

The carnival witnessed diverse kinds of Folk and Tribal dances like Tarpa Dance, Dhol Dance, and Nandi Dance performances expressing the Arts and Culture of Maharashtra by students of MET and MRV. This International Delphic Movement even featured a Fashion Show portraying outfits that showcase Maharashtra\'s culture in sync with the Delphic Art wall live paintings by MET\'s students.

Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee MET expressed his delight on the Delphic as an idea attempting to unite the world via Arts & Culture. He said, \"MET as an institution that offers  programmes and courses is based on the premise of values rooted in our Culture and therefore Arts that express our Cultures. We find the Delphic Movement a valuable resource to give our students the global platforms they deserve.\"

Mr. Ramesh Prasanna, Secretary General of the International Delphic Council, a Cultural Entrepreneur, and the founder of the Art School, expressed, \"I\'d love to tell you that the foundation of the Mumbai Education Trust (MET) is about bringing a cultural value system into children who study with you. The International Delphic Council completely subscribes to that statement since we are based on the idea of the Delphic spirit.\" He also added, \"When we are talking about a school year is what a wonderful gathering - we are talking about the very core values that we require to be able to grow as human beings. One of the core values is love which is about the spiritual balance between you and the universe & the rest of you; that is why we go to schools & have these Cultural Value Systems with us.\"

In general, the Delphic Art Movement at MET and MRV gives students an opportunity to unveil and symbolize Maharashtra\'s rich Art and Culture. The Delphic Clubs at MRV School and MET Institutes will continue to serve as a platform to encourage Arts and Cultural exhibits amongst the learner community.

MET Asian Management Development Centre organized an ‘ALUMNI MEET 2022’ on Saturday December 10, 2022. The event commenced in the presence of Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee, MET who addressed the gathering of alumni. Dr. Sangeeta Tandon, Director, MET AMDC delivered the welcome note which was followed by an interaction with Mr. Arun Patil, Dean, MET AMDC.

The MET AMDC Alumni Meet was well attended by about 300 during which the success of alumni was acknowledged for their illustrious professional achievements in their career path by the Awards that were bestowed for excellence in various fields.

Amrut Jadhav, Founder, Brain Infinite, Gopan Joshi, Director (Program Management), Microsoft INC, Rishabh Thakkar, Founder & CEO, Marketing Frodoh World, Girish Rodricks, GM & Process Head, Direct Sales, Mahindra Finance Ltd., Rishi Agrawal, SVP and Global Delivery Head, 3i Infotech, Rahul Singh, Head (BD) - New Store Expansion (West & Central India), Tata Starbucks, Mona Puri, Director, Santo Protectors Pvt Ltd, Zubin Zack, MD (ME, Africa & South Africa), OC Tanner, Rajesh Rao, Sr..Director, Group M India, Yash Paleja, Suntek, Gautam Gulathi, Screenox, Shrenik Gandhi, CEO,White Rivers Media, Shanki Jain, Vice President , Prudent Re-insurance, Abhay Kumar, Founder Builder/ CMD, Grihapravesh Buildteck Pvt Ltd, Avanti Parulekar, Entrepreneur and Aijaz Rashid- Business Head Visual effects and Commercials, Fractal Picture Studio, were bestowed with ‘MET Excellence Awards’.

Mr. Vinay Mandke, noted playback and jingle singer, charged the atmosphere with classic melodies and Mr. Akshay Karnik, Alumni Batch of 2014-16 touched the hearts with Arijit Singh’s songs while the juniors performed the Fashion Show. The program rounded-off with a scrumptious dinner and specially created Mementos for each alumni. It re-created the sense of connection and camaraderie between all batches with a view to explore collaborative opportunities for some meaningful personal and professional connections that will last throughout one’s career and lifetime.

Learning beyond classrooms provides an opportunity for students to direct exposure via live interactions to ‘feel’ how the manufacturing activity functions, in a corporate set-up. A two-day industrial tour to Silvassa was organised and conducted successfully for a group of students, comprising eMBA students of batch 2021-23 & PGP EMBA, PGP SBA and PGP EMBA Insurance 2022-24, accompanied by staff members, on 2nd & 3rd November 2022.
The students visited Alok Industries - India’s fully integrated textile firm with a dominant presence in the cotton and polyester segments, with world class infrastructure, best-in-class technology, uncompromising quality standards and dynamic product innovation. Next, they went to Classic Marble Company - India’s largest importer of a spectrum of stones world, totaling more than 150 million sqft to date. The students visited their exotic range of limited edition marble, onyx, granite etc. under the 9th avenue collection, is characterised by luxury and extravagance, converging into over 5,00,000 sq.ft. gallery. Finally, they visited the Bombay Rayon Company, a pioneering brand that weaves finely crafted quality fabrics, created from a huge palette of eclectic colours, designs and textures, for India and the world.
The IV was a blend of business and pleasure with an overnight stay at a leading local resort, where the students participated in various experiential learning activities, cooling off with a dip in the pool, a DJ night to let their hair down after wonderful Indian meals, all in all, resulting in perfect camaraderie, teamwork and lifelong friendships.

MET AMDC students celebrated Diwali together with the staff on Friday 21st October. 2022, dressed up in Indian festive finery, under the aegis of Traditional Day. The male members looked resplendent in Kurta-Pyjamas while the ladies looked gorgeous in a plethora of outfits ranging from Salwar Kurtas to Lehengas and Sarees, with minimalistic accessories complementing the event.

MET Asian Management Development Centre enthusiastically celebrated the festival of Navratri on Tuesday 4th October, 2022.
The celebration of Navratri commemorates the triumph of good over evil. Participants in traditional attire gathered on the dance floor to display their garba moves as the event got underway. Students and teachers performed ‘Garba’ and ‘Dandiya Raas’ with excitement and vigour. The top dancing performers Ms. Nitu Verma and Mr. Hrishikesh Tripathi were awarded and Ms. Rakhee Dubey and Mr. Akhilesh Agarwal received prizes for their vibrant outfits. The occasion was a huge success with the students happily dancing away into the early evening hours.

MET Institute of Management and MET Asian Management Development Centre celebrated the Traditional Day on 31st March 2022.

The students organised the entire event showcasing their managerial and organising skills. The program comprised of fun games, singing, dancing, and mimicry with surprising impromptu performance by renowned singer Vinay Mandke Sir from MET World of Music.

The young brigade of professors Prof. Sunny Mondal, Dr. Manmeet Barve and Prof. Sandesh Akre also added to the fun element by their rocking performances too.

Mumbai Educational Trust (MET) celebrated India’s 76th Independence Day with immense patriotism. The celebration commenced with a bike rally by students and faculty of all MET Institutes. The students were soaked in the colour of Tiranga chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’.
It was followed by a splendidly co-ordinated march-past and the dignitaries hoisting the National Flag with stunning rendition of the National Anthem by the MRV Primary Choir. Shri Pankaj Bhujbal, Honourable Trustee, MET gave an inspiring speech followed by our Chief Guest Ms Yatri Vitekar, Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board - Mumbai, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India who enthralled the audience with her thought provoking words.
The bright and young MRV students from Preschool to Grade 10 and AS & A Levels presented dynamic speeches in Hindi and English, a drama on Savitribai Phule, a street play, amazing dance and music performances, which were infused with patriotic melodies, a special performance by MET IIS, and finally closing with a fabulous singing performance by our very own MET faculty and music legend Mr. Vinay Mandke. It was a memorable day at MET and MRV.

Saluting the pillars of our Great Indian Constitution: Justice, Equality, Liberty & Fraternity.

Mumbai Educational Trust celebrated the 73rd Indian Republic Day by hoisting tricolour at the hands of Mr. Pankaj Bhujbal, Trustee - Mumbai Educational Trust in the presence of MET Directors, Principals, Heads of the Institutes and Departments.