The 29^th Batch of the International Transfer Program in Engineering at the International Centre for Applied Sciences (ICAS), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), was formally inaugurated in the Dr. T M A Pai Hall, Manipal, on 05^th September 2022.

Lt Gen (Dr.) M.D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal, was the Chief guest of the function. Commander (Dr.) Anil Rana, Director, MIT, MAHE, Manipal, the guest of honour of the function and wished every success to the new batch.

After the formal inauguration, there were a series of short presentations by the University officials on various topics, including academic regulations, academic support measures, student welfare activities, student finance, medical care facilities, hostel rules & guidelines, library facilities, sports & games facilities, safety & security measures, volunteer service organization and internationalization.

Dr. Hareesha K.S., Director, ICAS welcomed the gathering; Dr. Ganesha A, Associate Director, ICAS delivered the vote of thanks; Dr.Lavanya B recited the invocation; Ayusha Priyadarshani and Kushal Kataria were the masters of the ceremony.

Several orientation activities were conducted for the newly joined ICAS students. Sixteen foreign university delegates and representatives participated in the orientation function.

In the afternoon session on 5^th September, there were short audio-visual film presentations by the delegates from foreign universities to highlight their collaborative academic programs, offerings, and prospects of credit transfer for ICAS students.

On 6^th September, all the fresh students and their parents had an opportunity to have one-to-one interaction with the foreign university delegates, which helped them to know better about the credit transfer process and facilities/requirements available at foreign universities.