The Department of Commerce, Canara College (Autonomous), organized an Induction Programme for the students of I B.Com A, B, C and D for the academic year 2026–27. The programme was organised to familiarize students with the academic environment, departmental practices, rules and regulations, and expectations of college life. It also aimed to facilitate the holistic development of students through sessions focusing on communication, financial awareness, physical and mental well-being, campus etiquette, life skills, and personality development. The programme was conducted over four days, with different sessions arranged for I B.Com A & B and I B.Com C & D.
The first day of the Induction Programme commenced with Department Orientation for the students of I B.Com A, B, C and D. The session familiarized students with the Department of Commerce, academic requirements, curriculum, attendance, examination pattern, internal assessment, rules and regulations, and departmental practices.The session on E-Mail Etiquette was conducted by Dr. Megha for I B.Com A & B, while the Importance of Yoga in Everyday Life conducted by Mrs. Usha Nayak, was held for I B.Com C & D. The sessions introduced students to professional communication practices and the importance of physical and mental well-being.
The second day featured sessions on Yoga, Personal Finance and Financial Discipline, Mobile and Campus Etiquette, and Effective English for the different sections.Yoga, conducted by Mrs. Usha Nayak, focused on physical fitness and mental well-being. The session on Personal Finance and Financial Discipline, conducted by Mrs. Dejamma A., Head, Department of Commerce, created awareness regarding responsible financial habits and money management. The session on Mobile and Campus Etiquette, conducted by Mrs. Sushma R. Shetty, highlighted appropriate behaviour and responsible use of mobile phones within the campus. The session on Effective English, conducted by Mrs. Rithika S Das, focused on improving students’ communication skills and confidence in using English.
The third day included sessions on Effective English, Mobile and Campus Etiquette, Growing Beyond Marks: Building a Life of Confidence and Purpose, and Personal Finance and Financial Discipline for the different sections.The session “Growing Beyond Marks: Building a Life of Confidence and Purpose,” conducted by Mrs. Priyanka, encouraged students to focus on confidence, resilience, positive attitude, values, and personal growth beyond academic performance.The other sessions conducted during the day further strengthened students’ communication skills, awareness of responsible campus conduct, and understanding of financial discipline.
The final day of the Induction Programme comprised sessions on Life Skills, E-Mail Etiquette, and Growing Beyond Marks: Building a Life of Confidence and Purpose for the different sections.The session on Life Skills, conducted by Mrs. Seema Prabhu S., Head, Department of Business Administration, focused on developing essential skills required for students to effectively handle academic, personal, and real-life situations.The session on E-Mail Etiquettes, conducted by Dr. Megha, familiarised students with appropriate practices for professional email communication.The session “Growing Beyond Marks: Building a Life of Confidence and Purpose”, conducted by Mrs. Priyanka, encouraged students to look beyond academic achievement and develop confidence, resilience, a positive outlook, and a sense of purpose
The Induction Programme for I B.Com A, B, C and D provided students with a meaningful introduction to the academic and institutional environment of the college. The programme covered a range of sessions addressing academic orientation, communication, financial literacy, physical and mental well-being, campus etiquette, life skills, and personal development. The programme enabled students to begin their undergraduate journey with greater awareness of academic expectations and the importance of holistic development. The active participation of 196 students and the coordinated efforts of the faculty members contributed to the successful conduct of the programme. The First-Year B.Com Induction Programme focused on fostering academic awareness, developing essential life and communication skills, promoting financial and personal well-being, and inculcating values of discipline, responsibility, confidence, and holistic development among students.
Report By,Mrs. Dejamma A.
