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English Literary Club Events

S.No	Type of Events	Date	Name of the Events
1	Guest Lecture	07.12.2018	English Learning Made Easy and Joyful
2	One Day Seminar	25.01.2019	Secret of Joyful English Language Learning
3	Poetry Competition	21.03.2019	World Poetry Day Celebration Competition on Poetry Writing -“Mother”
4	Awareness Programme	02.08.2019	Cleanliness is Next to Godliness
5	Webinar	25.05.2020	Written Communication Skills
6	E-Quiz	26.06.2020 to 28.06.2020	English Language Competence
7	FDP	07.10.2021 to 09.10.2021	Enrich Your English
8	Webinar	11.10.2021	Universal Human Values
9	National Webinar	11.11.2021	The Importance of Education
10	Webinar	16.12.2021	Human Values and the Value of Humans
11	Quiz Competition	08.02.2022-09.02.2022 &08.03.2022-09.03.2022	Quiz and JAM (Impromptu Speech) Competition
12	Webinar	13.05.2022	Innovation and Creative Writing
13	Motivational   Programme	08.12.2022	Women and Self – esteem
14	Contest on Creative Thinking	13.02.2023 &14.02.2023	Creative Thinking (Story Telling and Poetry Writing)
15	Literary Club Competition	21.07.2023	Contest on Spell Bee and Extempore Speech
16	Faculty Development Programme	11.09.2023 to 13.09.2023	Universal Human Values I
17	Motivational   Programme	30.10.2023	Women and Self – esteem
18	Placement Preparatory Contest	Level I- 28.11.2023 & 29.11.2023 Level II-  12.03.2024 Level III- 26.03.2024	Oratorical Contest
19	Workshop on NPTEL Course	01.04.2024 to 12.04.2024	Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality
20	Institution’s Innovation Council- Celebration Activity	29.07.2024	NEP 2020, A Catalyst for Personal and Professional Growth
21	Faculty Development Programme	20.08.2024 to 24.08.2024	Universal Human Values II
22	Literary Club Competition	20.11.2024 & 21.11.2024	Contest on Storytelling (Public Speaking)
23	Placement Preparation- Contest	Level I- 17.02.2025 Level II-  17.03.2025 Level III- 21.03.2025	Oratorical Contest
24	English Literary Club Activity	08.04.2025 & 09.04.2025	Character Quest (Role Play)
25		19.05.2025 & 20.05.2025	Short Story Writing – (Tales from the Imagination)
26		Pre Final: 07.10.2025 & 08.10.2025 Final : 10.10.2025	Interview Mastery Challenge
27	English Literary Club Activity	18.02.2026 & 19.02.2026	TED – Style Talk Contest
28	Placement Preparation- Contest	Level I- 09..03.2026 to 18.03.2026 Level II- 23.03.2026 Level III- 27.03.2026	Oratorical Contest

Interview Mastery Challenge

The English Literary Club organized a contest on “Interview Mastery Challenge” for the undergraduate students. The event aimed to enhance students’ interview performance and prepare them for future career opportunities. As part of the contest, mock interviews were conducted to assess the students’ communication skills, confidence and professional etiquette. Constructive feedback and valuable suggestions were provided to help them to improve their interview techniques and overall presentation. The activity served as an effective platform for students to gain practical experience and develop essential employability skills required for securing positions in reputed organizations. A total of 219 students participated and showcased their talents. Winners were awarded with certificates, books, and trophies as the recognition for their achievements. The English Literary Club is a vibrant community dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for language and creative expression. Through engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking activities, the club provides students with a platform to explore employability skills and refine their communication skills. By encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, the club aims to nurture confident individuals who can express their ideas with clarity and imagination. It also shapes students’ Communication Skills, Self-confidence, Personality Development and Public Speaking Skills. It will enhance their ability to fulfill the recent industry requirements and to face the modern world with courage. Our college offers a vibrant and enriching range of student clubs designed to support holistic development and meaningful co-curricular engagement. These clubs provide dynamic platforms for students to explore their interests develop new skills and collaborate with peers across diverse disciplines. Through academic enrichment activities, creative and cultural initiatives, technical skill-building sessions and community-oriented programmes, the clubs encourage students to think critically, innovate, communicate effectively and participate actively in campus life. Regular workshops, competitions, hands-on projects and student-led events cultivate leadership qualities, teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility. By fostering an environment that values curiosity, creativity and continuous learning, the college aims to nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to society and excel in their future academic and professional pursuits.

Guest Lecture on “English Learning Made Easy and Joyful” AcademicYear2018-2019

The English Literary Club organized a one day Guest Lecture programme on English Learning Made Easy and Joyful on 7-12-2018. The resource person Dr.H.Abdul Hadi clarified how communication skill in English inspires confidence, develops distinct personality, fetches job opportunities, brings better inter-personal relationship and builds respect. He stressed the importance of learning LSRW skills and advised students to make use of the technological big boon, usage of applications like Speaking Pal, Talk English fluent. The programme helped the first year students to gain knowledge on how to enhance English communication skills through various resources.

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One Day Seminar on “Secret of Joyful English Language Learning” AcademicYear2019-2020

A one-day seminar on Secret of Joyful English Language Learning was conducted on 25.01.2019. Dr. K. Vincent Shobana, an Expert in Linguistics was invited to be the resource person of the seminar. She stressed upon the importance of learning and explained why survival is impossible without English. She suggested a technique called JAM. It is ‘Just a Minute’ practice to learn English. She concluded the seminar saying that one should have the determination to learn English and break all odds to learn it.

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English Literary Club An Awareness Programme on “Cleanliness is Next to Godliness” AcademicYear2019-2020

English Literary Club of Mahendra Engineering College (Autonomous) conducted an Awareness Programme on Cleanliness titled Cleanliness is Next to Godliness (A part of Prime Minister’s Swachh Bharat Mission) at Gandhi Kalvi Nilayam High School, Thengalpalayam, Namakkal Dt. on August 2, 2019. With the motivation of the Principal Dr.R.V.Mahendra Gowda and Dean, Dr.V.Shanmugam Dr.J.Kavitha, Professor &Head, Department of English organized the event along with the seven faculty members of the department, Student President, Vice-President, Secretary and Members of the Club. The team demonstrated the importance of cleanliness and good habits for hygienic environment. The elementary level schoolchildren participated in the programme very enthusiastically and benefitted a lot. They also exhibited their talents interestingly through dance and speech. At the end of the programme, the club members distributed stationery items and eatables as compliments to the students. The school Headmaster thanked the Faculty members and student members for conducting this awareness programme in their school.

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Webinar on Written Communication Skills AcademicYear 2019-2020

To enrich students’ knowledge in digital learning and improve writing skills, Department of English organized a Webinar on “Written Communication Skills” on 25-05-2020. Dr. S. B. Lavanya, Assistant Professor Department of English and Foreign Languages, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai was the Resource Person of the Webinar. In this, she explained about the ‘Report Writing and its types’ which is essential for written communication. The session was very much interactive and students participated with great interest. An excellent feedback was given by the participants. The total number of students participated and benefitted was 88. Digital Appreciation Certificate was issued to all the participants.

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E-QUIZ AcademicYear 2020-2021

Department of English through English Literary Club conducted an E-Quiz on English Language Competence to examine the proficiency of participants English Language from 26-06-2020 to 28-06- 2020. The questions for this E-Quizwere taken from different topics like Relative Pronoun, Sentence Completion, Gerund, Tenses, Idioms, Synonyms, Phrasal Verbs, Cloze Reading, Collocation, Cause and Effect Expression, Adjective, Infinitive, Subject Verb Agreement, If Clause & Reported Speech which are commonly asked in most of the competitive examinations. The quiz was very much interesting and useful to the participants from various categories like Students, Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Business Analyst, Business Development Manager, Headmaster, Superintendent, BT Assistant, PG Assistant, Competitive Exam Preparing Students and Home makers. This E-quiz has also got National Level Participants who participated with great zeal. The total number of participants were 597 among which 298 has successfully completed their quiz. Participants who scored above 50% were appreciated with Digital Certificate.

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Faculty Development Programme on “Enrich Your English” AcademicYear 2021-2022

The main objective of a three-day FDP on ‘Enrich your English’ is to enrich English language skills of the faculty members. It was conducted from 07.10.2021 – 09.10.2021.

Day 1:

The Faculty Development Programme was started with the prayer song. It was followed by the Welcome Speech given by Dr. C. T. Sivakumar, IQAC Director and Executive Officer of Mahendra Engineering College. The importance of the programme was highlighted and felicitated by Dr. R. V. Mahendra Gowda, Principal, Mahendra Engineering College. The session started with the introduction given by Dr. J. Kavitha, Professor & Head, Department of English. She presented on the topic, Importance of Leaning English, which is essential in current scenario to achieve career success. Also, she elaborately explained on Commonly Confused Words with many examples. This topic helped the participants to get clear idea about the words which have same pronunciation or spelling or meaning. It was followed by a short video of Priyanka Chopra’s motivational speech on self-confidence. The second session was about Polite Expressions which include how to greet, accept and decline invitation both for mallyand informally. The session was handled by Mrs.M.Revathi, Assistant Professor, and Department of English. The session was interactive and the participants eagerly participated in the activity called Tongue-Twisters. This activity was given for pronunciation practice. They have tried some tongue-twisters to get right pronunciation and fluency.

Day 2:

The first session was started with the topic Short Speech on Occasions which covered different speeches like how to give Welcome Speech, Felicitation, Chief Guest Introduction and Vote of Thanks. The participants were made clear about the topic by giving some templates to follow. An activity Creative Story Telling was given to the participants. They were divided into groups and asked to give name for it. Within stipulated time, they created beautiful stories with the moral ‘Practice makes a man perfect’. They enthusiastically demonstrated the story in front of the other groups to enrich their speaking skills. The second session was about Telephone Etiquette, E-mail Etiquette and Online Forum Etiquette. It was explained by giving different formal and informal contexts for better understanding. The session was handled by Dr. V. Sangeetha, Associate Professor, Department of English.

Day 3:

The day started with the learning of Common Errors. To identify error in a sentence, they were given a few sentences. To meet the new learning environment, digital games were also played namely Kahoot. The digital activities were given by Mr.T.Manivasagam and Mr.S. Sakthivel, Assistant Professors, Department of English, Mahendra Engineering College. Then Classroom Conversation Practice was given to all. Apart from that Situational Based Dialogues were also assigned to the participants in order to enrich their speaking skills. The second session of the final day started with the motivational video of Dr.Sumitha Roy, a motivational speaker. To self-assess their listening skill, a listening activity was given. Then participants were asked to say three positive lines about their department faculty members. This helped to enhance their extempore speech. Later, assessment link was given to them to assess their learning in these three days. Feedback form was given to them and collected to know further suggestions. At the end, Valedictory function was arranged. The participants were happy to share their feedback. They suggested to organize such types of programmes in future also. Around 25 faculty members from various Departments actively participated and enriched their knowledge in English.

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Webinar on Universal Human Values AcademicYear 2021-2022

A One Day Webinar on “Universal Human Values” is conducted jointly by the Department of ECE, English and Mathematics to enhance the moral values of students and faculty members on 11.10.2021. Dr. Shoba K.N. Assistant Professor, Department of English, Anna University was the Resource Person of the Webinar. In this, she emphasized the importance of living in harmony within oneself/family/society and nature and explained that the real purpose of education is cultivation of human values. This webinar was very much interesting and inspiring to the participants and they gained various insights through this session. Nearly, 100 participants attended and received digital certificates for their active participation.

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National Webinar on Importance of Education Academic Year 2021-2022

National Webinar on Importance of Education was organized on 11.11.2021 to commemorate the celebration of National Education Day. Dr. T. Ravichandran, an Eminent Professor of English, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT, Kanpur was invited as the resource person. In this useful and informative programme, new perspective on education was highlighted and many examples were quoted to showcase the importance of growth mindset. Motivational stories were added for better understanding and clarity. The outcome of this beneficial webinar was how the application of technology in education helps to reach excellence in both personal and professional life.

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Webinar on “Universal Human Values” AcademicYear2021-2022

A Webinar on Human Values and the Values of Humans was organized as the motivational programme for the first year students. It provides a new perspective on the Human Life and its Values. It provides a new perspective on the Human Life and its Values. The Resource Person, Dr.V.Anbarasi, Associate Professor of English, Government Arts College of Salem-7, explained the definition of the human values and its major kinds like, Personal Values, Universal Values, Civic Values, and Spiritual Values etc. The participants gained the wide knowledge on human life and the ways on how to lead their life in a meaningful way. The Resource Person quoted old classical Tamil Verses and Thirukkural for better understanding of the concept.

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Department of English English Literary Club Competition on Quiz and JAM Academic Year 2021-2022

Department of English through English Literary Club conducted a Quiz and Just a Minute (JAM) English competition to assess the students English language skills. The competition was conducted separately for I year students (08.02.2022-09.02.2022) and II, III, & IV year students (08.03.2022- 09.03.2022). In Quiz competition, questions were asked from Tenses, Idiom and Phrases, Synonyms and Antonyms, Common Errors and If Clause and for Just a Minute English, topics like ‘Honesty is the Best Policy’, ‘Importance of English Communication’ etc. were given to assess their speaking skills. The students were eagerly participated and completed their presentation within a minute. The prizes and certificates were awarded to the winners with appreciation, Around 100 students were participated in the competitions.

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Webinar on Innovation and Creative Writing AcademicYear 2021-2022

Department of English associated with IIC organized a Webinar on Innovation and Creative Writing on 13.05.2022. In this useful and informative session, a new perspective on Creativity was highlighted. The Resource Person explained the topic clearly with more examples. He stressed that right use of imagination is Creativity and to stand unique, out of box thinking is needed. To make the session more interesting and meaningful, many activities related to creative writing were given. Around 150 I year students of Circuit Branches were participated and got benefitted.

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A Motivational Programme on “Women and Self-Esteem” AcademicYear 2022-2023

A motivational session for the First Year Girl Students had been arranged onto highlight the importance of Women and Self-esteem. Dr.C.Dhavamani, Professor and Head, Department of Aeronautical Engineering vividly explained importance of self-discipline and attention towards academic activities. She also elaborated the hazards involved in over use of social media especially Whatsapp, Instagram, YouTube etc. with real life incidents in order to make the students understand the menace easily. The girls are instructed to be very careful always whoever they meet and they should follow the advice given by parents and teachers. Dr. J. Kavitha Professor and Head, Department of English explained the importance of Self-esteem for women which impacts the decision-making process, relationships, emotional health and overall well- being. Further she insisted on stress management and its importance to reach the goal. She advised the students to feel free to approach their faculty members in order to seek solution to the problems that haunt them. Also, she highlighted the safety measures for women initiated by the government.

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First Year Inauguration (2022-23)

The inauguration of the first year students for the academic year 2022-2023 was planned for three days with three different luminaries as Chief Guests. The inaugural function started with invocation followed by lighting the lamp which instigated hopes and positive strength to young minds and their parents. Shri.M.G.Bharathkumar, Chairman in his Presidential Address warmly greeted the students and shared his words of wisdom. Thiru. Niranjan Bharati, the Chief Guest of the Day 1 enlightened the students with his thought-provoking speech. He elaborated the importance of self-analysis, goal setting and good friendship. The Day 2 Chief Guest, Dr. G. Gnanasambandam, Professor, Orator, Actor and Writer, inspired and enlightened the students with humorous, yet wise speech. He motivated the students to equip themselves efficiently in order to face the challenges of the current scenario. The chief guest of Day 3, Mr. Ramesh Praba, Educationist, Motivational Speaker and Career Guidance Expert illuminated the freshers with his power packed speech. He updated the students about the current skills required to place in top companies. He advised them to focus their goal right from the first year itself. Dr. Samson Ravindran, Executive Director, emphasized to inculcate various qualities in order to become good Engineers as well as good citizens. He highlighted the importance of transforming the knowledge of engineering into the application for the benefit of the society. Dr.V. Shanmugam, Dean, presented the vision and mission, salient features and achievements of the institution. He highlighted the responsibilities of engineering students in society and the importance of effective communication skills. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. N.Viswanathan, Head/ ECE and COE of Mahendra Engineering College.

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English Literary Club Contest on Creative Thinking- Poetry Writing and Story Telling (2022-2023)

English Literary Club conducted a Contest on Creative Thinking (Poetry Writing and Story Telling) to bring out the students’ Creativity, Critical Thinking and Proficiency in English Language. The contest on Poetry Writing and Story Telling were conducted separately for both UG and PG students during 13th& 14th of February, 2023. Poetry Writing brought out the students’ hidden poetic skills and Story Telling helped them to create stories on their own with a social message. The students achieved in showcasing their talents in both the dimensions. This contest urged the curiosity of the students and enhanced their language in the means of thinking, writing and speaking. The trophies, books and certificates were distributed to the winners. Around 180 students were participated in the contest and exhibited their talents.

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Literary Club Competition – Contest on Spell Bee and Extempore Speech

English Literary Club conducted a Contest on Spell Bee and Extempore Speech on 21.7.23. Spell Bee Contest helped the students to build their vocabulary, learn the spellings, meanings and its usage. We had given 350 words with its meaning in advance for their preparation. It was conducted in three rounds. Extempore Speech helped the students to improve their spontaneous thinking skills and also in asserting creative ideas with precision. The students selected a topic from 100 topics which were kept in the bowl. In both the contest, students were able to showcase their knowledge and skills. The trophies, books and certificates were distributed to the winners. Around 113 students enthusiastically participated in the contest to bring out their hidden talents.

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Faculty Development Programme – Universal Human Values I

The main objective of a 3-Day Face-to-Face Introductory Faculty Development Programme on UHV is to create the holistic awareness about the Universal Human Values. On the Day 1, Self Exploration had been discussed and the faculty members were asked to prepare their list of physical facility. The key speaker explained that the right understanding of self is necessary. On the Day 2, The Value of Relationship in family and society were discussed. Many participants asked their questions regarding nine values (Trust, Respect, Affection, Care, Guidance, Reverence, Glory, Gratitude and Love) and it was explained in detail. On the Day 3, the Nature and Existence had been explained. It also focused on the mutual fulfillment of nature and human. On the whole, the discussion ended with a note that understanding Harmony in Nature and Existence is the key point of Universal Human Values. Around 62 faculty members participated enthusiastically and got benefited.

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Motivational Programme – Women and Self – esteem

The Key Speakers emphasized on the importance of self-esteem for women that influences their decision making process, relationships, emotional health and overall well being. Further they bolstered their self-esteem on success in various aspects of life such as education, career and personal accomplishments. They also created awareness on the Hazards of Social Media. They advised the students to approach their faculty members without any hesitation in order to seek solution for their problems which haunts them, because they expected that this approach will reduce their stress level. They also encouraged the victims among students to come forward and share their own experiences in order to create awareness among their friends. Nearly 10 girls came forward and shared their different disheartened and pathetic experiences emotionally, which served as a powerful and meaningful tool in creating awareness among the entire girl students assembled there.

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Placement Preparatory Contest – Oratorical Contest

Mahendra Educational Institutions through English Literary Club conducted Oratorical Contest at three levels to bring out the speaking skills of the students which serve as a ladder for better placement. In level I & II, students were given 70 topics in advance for their preparation. In Level III, students had to select a topic from a lot system and presented for 3 minutes. Various department students from our group institutions enthusiastically participated and proved their talent. The event was judged by Mr.K.Thirumurugan, Senior Specialist-Talent Discovery24/7.ai. Out of 20students, first three winners was awarded with certificates and cash prizes.

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Workshop on NPTEL Course – Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality

Department of English conducted a workshop on the NPTEL Course – Enhancing Soft Skills and Personality. This workshop provided training and guidance in areas such as Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence and Personal Enlightenment. It improved the confidence and assertiveness required for self-awareness and self-improvement. The student participated in it enthusiastically to unlock their new opportunities for career advancement by improving their professional competence through this workshop. 142 students participated in this workshop and got benefited.

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Institution’s Innovation Council- Celebration Activity – NEP 2020, A Catalyst for Personal and Professional Growth

The resource person highlighted the objectives of National Education Policy 2020 which served as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. It emphasized on holistic education, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and essential life skills which empower individuals to face various challenges with confidence. This webinar clearly explained that the policy has the flexible education structure, which includes multidisciplinary learning and exploration of diverse interests and fosters lifelong learning. Also, it clearly pictured that the integration of vocational training and skill development that aligns education with real-world needs, enhancing employability and career advancement.

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Faculty Development Programme – Universal Human Values II

The programme emphasized the importance of right understanding of oneself as a foundation for a holistic and value-based life, highlighting that, it is more crucial than physical resources. Key values such as Trust, Respect, Affection, Care, Guidance, Reverence, Glory, Gratitude, and Love were identified as fundamental values for nurturing healthy relationships and personal growth. Trust, in particular, was recognized as essential for building and maintaining relationships. Participants were encouraged to adopt a holistic approach, considering the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants and striving for sustainable coexistence with nature, guided by empathy, compassion, and wisdom. Engaging in assignments over the five days allowed participants to explore and reflect on UHV concepts, integrating them into their personal and professional lives. By the end of the programme, participants showed a strong commitment to continue their UHV journey, feeling the positive changes in their lives, which indicate that it had a meaningful impact and that the learned values are expected to positively influence various aspects of their lives. Overall, it effectively facilitated an understanding of Universal Human Values and inspired participants to apply these principles, fostering personal and communal growth.

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Literary Club Competition – Contest on Storytelling (Public Speaking)

To foster creativity, critical thinking, and English language proficiency, the English Literary Club organized a contest on Storytelling on 20th and 21st of November, 2024 for UG students. The event aimed to enhance students’ speaking abilities through storytelling, enabling them to independently create stories with societal relevance. The competition encouraged curiosity, improved language skills, and promoted both speaking and critical thinking. Also, it served as a useful tool to improve their Public speaking Skills. A total of 93 students participated and showcased their talents. Winners were awarded with certificates, books, and trophies as the recognition for their achievements.

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Placement Preparatory Contest ( Oratorical Contest)

Mahendra Educational Institutions through English Literary Club conducted Oratorical Contest at three levels to enhance the Communication Skills of the students which provided a better platform for enriching their communication for better placement. In level I, students uploaded their videos (Duration – 3 min.) in Google Classroom and 450 students were selected for the next round. In level II, students presented their topics in front of the Jury members and 50 students were selected from the pre-final round to final round. In Level III, students had to select their topics through lot system and presented it as Extempore Speech (Speech without prior preparation). Students from our group institutions enthusiastically participated and proved their talents. The contest was judged by Ms.Umamaheswari , HR Manager, Thinksynq. Out of 50 students, first three winners were awarded with certificates and cash prizes.

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English Literary Club Activity – Character Quest (Role Play)

Mahendra Educational Institutions through English Literary Club hosted an engaging competition titled Character Quest designed to foster and enhance students’ communication skills through a fun and creative activity. In this unique event, participants embarked on an imaginative journey where they had the opportunity to create and role-play distinct characters, each placed within captivating dynamic story scenarios. The competition was thoughtfully judged by the faculty mentors from the English Literary Club. Out of 150 students, the top three winners from each academic year were honored with certificates and trophies in recognition of their outstanding performances.

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English Literary Club Activity – Short Story Writing – (Tales from the Imagination)

Mahendra Educational Institutions through English Literary Club Hosted an engaging competition titled Short story writing is a powerful form of creative expression that encourages students to use their imagination, develop original ideas, and communicate them effectively. By crafting characters, settings, and plots within a limited word count, students learn to write with clarity and purpose. This process not only enhances their language and writing skills but also promotes critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Through storytelling, students can explore personal experiences, express emotions, and understand different perspectives, helping them build empathy and self-awareness. Overall, short story writing nurtures creativity, improves communication, and supports holistic development in students. Out of 170 students, the top three winners from each academic year were honored with certificates and trophies in recognition of their outstanding performances.

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ENGLISH LITERARY CLUB ACTIVITIES – TED – Style Talk Contest The TED-Style Talk Contest was organized by English Literary Club, Mahendra Engineering College for I, II & III Year Engineering students with the primary objective of enhancing English communication skills and helping students to overcome stage fear and public speaking anxiety. The event aimed to create a supportive platform where students could confidently share their ideas among the audience. Public speaking is an essential skill for Engineers, not only for academic presentations but also for professional growth. This contest was designed to encourage students to step out of their comfort zones, face their fear of public speaking, and develop clarity and confidence in expressing their thoughts. A total of 250 students participated and showcased their talents. Winners were awarded with certificates, books, and trophies as the recognition for their achievements.

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English Literary Club Competition (Placement Preparation Contest – CATCH 2026) Mahendra Educational Institutions through English Literary Club conducted Oratorical Contest at three levels to enhance the Communication Skills of the students which provided a better platform for enriching their communication for better placement. From Mahendra Engineering College, In level I, students uploaded their videos (Duration – 3 min.) in Google Classroom and 20 students were selected for the next round. In level II, students presented their topics in front of the Jury members and 08 students were selected from the pre-final round to final round. In Level III, students had to select their topics through lot system and presented it as Extempore Speech (Speech without prior preparation). Students from our group institutions enthusiastically participated and proved their talents. The contest was judged by Mr.Kirthivasan S, HR – Talent Acquisition Manager. Out of 27 students, first Four winners were awarded with certificates and cash prizes.