MAHE CO OPERATIVE COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION: 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Spot Dance Competition – KALAIMA 2K26

Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe
Ektha College Union – KALAIMA 2K26

The Spot Dance Competition was conducted as part of KALAIMA 2K26, the Fine Arts Festival of Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe. The event tested the spontaneity, creativity, confidence, and dancing skills of the participants by challenging them to perform instantly to randomly selected music.

The participants enthusiastically showcased their talent by adapting quickly to different musical genres and rhythms. Their energetic performances, expressive movements, coordination, and stage presence made the competition lively and entertaining. The event highlighted the students' ability to think creatively and perform confidently without prior preparation.

The performances were judged on rhythm, creativity, expressions, coordination, stage presence, confidence, and overall impact. The competition created an exciting atmosphere and encouraged participants to demonstrate their versatility and passion for dance.

The event concluded with the announcement of the winners, whose outstanding performances were highly appreciated by the judges and audience.

Results

Position	Student	House
First Prize	Diya Sudharakaran	Thalam
Second Prize	Devananda	Varnam
Third Prize	Linsha R.	Thalam

The Principal, faculty members, judges, and students congratulated all the participants for their spirited performances. The Spot Dance Competition added excitement, enthusiasm, and vibrant energy to KALAIMA 2K26, making it one of the most enjoyable events of the Fine Arts Festival.

Ramp Walk Competition – KALAIMA 2K26

Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe
Ektha College Union – KALAIMA 2K26

The Ramp Walk Competition was conducted as part of KALAIMA 2K26, the Fine Arts Festival of Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe. The event offered students an opportunity to exhibit their confidence, creativity, elegance, and stage presence through a vibrant and entertaining fashion presentation.

The participating house teams presented unique themes with attractive costumes, innovative concepts, coordinated choreography, and confident stage performances. The event emphasized creativity, personality, teamwork, and effective presentation rather than fashion alone. Each team impressed the audience with its originality, confidence, and artistic expression.

The performances were judged on creativity, theme presentation, costume design, confidence, stage presence, coordination, and overall impact. The competition provided a lively atmosphere and encouraged students to develop self-confidence, communication skills, and creativity.

The event concluded with the announcement of the winners, whose performances received enthusiastic appreciation from the judges and audience.

Results

Position	House
First Prize	Layam
Second Prize	Varnam and Thalam (Tie)
Third Prize	Bhavam

The Principal, faculty members, judges, and students congratulated all the participating teams for their creative and confident performances. The Ramp Walk Competition added glamour, excitement, and artistic expression to KALAIMA 2K26, making it one of the most entertaining highlights of the Fine Arts Festival.

Oppana Competition – KALAIMA 2K26

Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe
Ektha College Union – KALAIMA 2K26

The Oppana Competition was organized as part of KALAIMA 2K26, the Fine Arts Festival of Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe. The event celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Kerala by providing students with an opportunity to showcase the traditional art form of Oppana through graceful dance, melodious songs, and coordinated performances.

The participating house teams presented vibrant and colorful performances featuring traditional costumes, rhythmic clapping, expressive movements, and harmonious singing. The performers displayed excellent coordination, stage presence, creativity, and cultural authenticity, making the competition lively and engaging for the audience.

The performances were evaluated by the panel of judges based on synchronization, choreography, rhythm, expressions, costumes, overall presentation, and adherence to the traditional style of Oppana. The event reflected the students' appreciation of Kerala's cultural traditions while encouraging teamwork and artistic excellence.

The competition concluded with the announcement of the winners, whose exceptional performances received wide appreciation from the judges and audience alike.

Results

Position	House
First Prize	Bhavam
Second Prize	Varnam
Third Prize	Layam and Thalam (Tie)

The Principal, faculty members, judges, and students congratulated all the participating teams for their enthusiastic performances. The Oppana Competition added cultural richness and festive spirit to KALAIMA 2K26, making it one of the most memorable events of the Fine Arts Festival.

Instrumental Music (Guitar) Competition – KALAIMA 2K26

Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe
Ektha College Union – KALAIMA 2K26

The Instrumental Music (Guitar) Competition was organized as part of KALAIMA 2K26, the Fine Arts Festival of Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe. The competition provided a platform for students to showcase their musical talent, technical proficiency, creativity, and artistic expression through guitar performances.

The participants presented a variety of instrumental pieces that reflected different musical styles and techniques. Their performances demonstrated excellent finger coordination, rhythm, melody, stage confidence, and musical interpretation. The audience greatly appreciated the captivating performances, which highlighted the students' dedication and passion for instrumental music.

The performances were evaluated by an expert panel of judges based on musical accuracy, rhythm, technique, expression, creativity, stage presence, and overall performance. The event encouraged students to explore instrumental music while enhancing their confidence and artistic abilities.

The competition concluded with the announcement of the winners, whose outstanding performances earned appreciation from both the judges and the audience.

Results

Position	Student	House
First Prize	Jerin Kamal	Bhavam
Second Prize	Anurag	Varnam
Third Prize	Samanuay	Varnam

The Principal, faculty members, judges, and students congratulated all the participants for their remarkable performances. The Instrumental Music (Guitar) Competition added musical brilliance to KALAIMA 2K26, celebrating talent, creativity, and the spirit of healthy competition among the students.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Book Release Ceremony

Mahe Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe organized the Book Release Ceremony of academic publications prepared for the B.Ed. curriculum on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the College Auditorium. The programme was organized with the objective of enriching teacher education and providing comprehensive study materials aligned with the Pondicherry University B.Ed. syllabus.

The programme commenced with a prayer followed by a welcome dance. Dr. Sreelatha K, Principal, MCCTE, delivered the welcome speech and warmly welcomed the dignitaries, faculty members, students, and guests.

The presidential address was delivered by Sri. Sajith Narayanan, President, MCCIT, who emphasized the importance of academic publications in enhancing the quality of teacher education.

The ceremony was inaugurated by Sri. E. Valsaraj, Former Home Minister, Puducherry. In his inaugural address, he appreciated the initiative taken by the institution to publish academic books for B.Ed. students and congratulated the faculty members for their scholarly contribution.

An introduction to the books authored by the faculty members of MCCTE based on the Pondicherry University B.Ed. syllabus was presented by Sri. Arun U, Assistant Professor, MCCTE.

The books were officially released by Prof. (Dr.) S. Mani, Southern Regional Committee Member, NCTE and Professor, Department of Education, TNTEU, GRI, NIT. The first copy of the publication was received by Prof. (Dr.) Rajeesh Viswanathan, Professor and Officer on Special Duty, Pondicherry University, Mahe Centre.

The programme was felicitated by distinguished guests including Dr. C. Vences Cyril of Mithra Dev Publications, Tamil Nadu, Sri. Sreejesh MK (Vice President, MCCIT), Sri. K. Sreedharan, Sri. K. P. Krishnadas, Sri. T. M. Sudhakaran, Smt. Ashalatha P P, Sri. Shajesh K (Directors, MCCIT), and Sri. Prakashan K (PTA President).

The vote of thanks was delivered by Smt. Padmalekha V M, Assistant Professor, MCCTE, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, organizers, faculty members, and students who contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.

The programme concluded with the National Anthem. The event marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the institution and reflected the commitment of the college towards quality teacher education and academic excellence.