MET Trust and HR Department organized a refreshing and joy-filled retreat for MET & MRV Faculty and staff members on March 8, 2025, at Monteria Village. This rejuvenating getaway offered the perfect balance of relaxation, adventure, and team bonding, providing a much-needed break from the academic routine.

Surrounded by nature, participants engaged in exciting activities, strengthened connections, and created unforgettable memories. Such initiatives reflect MET’s dedication to fostering a positive, vibrant, and enriching work culture.

Dr. Nitin S. Kulkarni, Associate Professor, MET IOM at the Bodhgaya Dialogue on Leveraging India’s Buddhist Heritage for Soft Power, Cultural, Economic, and Security Integration, held at IIM Bodh Gaya on 19th September 2025, presented a paper on Unlocking the Economic Potential of Buddhist Tourism: Regional Partnerships, Cultural Circuits, and Sustainable Growth.

In his paper, Dr. Kulkarni examined India’s position in the global tourism landscape, with particular emphasis on the potential of Buddhist heritage as a driver of sustainable development. He identified key challenges that constrain India’s growth in this sector and proposed the 5-T Model - Tourism, Trade, Technology, Transparency, and Trust - as a holistic framework to address them.

He emphasized that this model can enable stronger regional partnerships, facilitate the creation of vibrant cultural circuits, and promote sustainable growth in the Buddhist neighbourhood with India as the central hub. His presentation underscored how Buddhist tourism, if strategically nurtured, can serve as both an economic catalyst and a vital component of India’s cultural diplomacy.

On 14th September 2025, at the Western Zone Regional Round of the National Financial Literacy Quiz (NFLQ) 2025, organized by the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) in collaboration with SEBI, MET Institute of Management earned a proud achievement with its team securing a place among the top 10 institutions out of 50 participants.

With this success, students Ritika Shinde and Arin Patil from the MMS 2024–26 have advanced to the National Finals, scheduled to be held at the NISM Campus in Patalganga, Navi Mumbai, in November 2025.

This accomplishment stands as a testament to the consistent mentorship of Prof.(Dr.) Swati Lodha, Director, MET IOM, Dr. Manmeet S Barve, Dean – Academics, MET IOM, and Dr. Rohini Andhare Assistant Professor, MET IOM. MET Institute of Management extends its best wishes to the students as they gear up for the finals.

On 18th and 19th September 2025, MET Institute of Management’s Institute Innovation Council organized an Internal SIH Hackathon as part of Aarohan – Launchpad 2025 for the newly inducted students of MMS 2025-27. The problem statements were framed in the format prescribed by the Smart India Hackathon, ensuring authenticity and relevance to real-world challenges.

The hackathon unfolded in stages that highlighted creativity, collaboration, and determination. Students worked on real-life problems, explored inclusive solutions aimed at building a barrier-free world, and moved into rapid prototyping, where ideas were refined through testing and feedback to evolve into functional models.

The initiative was further strengthened by the mentorship of MET IOM’s Smart India Hackathon (Software Edition) 2024 winners—Vidisha Ghosh, Manas Jadhav—who guided students with their valuable insights. The jury panel, comprising Dr. Arun Raza, Consultant at MET Incubation Centre, and Mr. Deepak Dubey, provided constructive feedback and evaluated the teams’ solutions on creativity, feasibility, and real-world impact. Mrs. Vishaka Bhujbal, Senior Management Representative, also visited the hackathon, encouraged the students, and shared her feedback, further motivating participants.

Overall, the internal hackathon, enriched by mentorship, expert guidance, and institutional support, stood as a shining example of how innovation can empower students to address challenges with empathy, creativity, and excellence.