The Women’s Chess Team of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, has brought laurels to the institution by securing the Winners position at the VTU Rest of Bengaluru Division Chess Championship held at Siddaganga Institute of Technology
(SIT), Tumkuru, on 27th and 28th October 2026 under the guidance of Physical Education Director (PED) Ms Vaneesha Rodrigues and Assistant PED Mr Sudheer M.
The SJEC Men’s Chess Team also put up a commendable performance, securing 5th position in the championship. With these achievements, both the Women’s and Men’s Chess Teams have qualified for the VTU State-Level Chess Championship, scheduled to be held at
Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkuru, on 29th and 30th October 2026.
The achievement reflects the students strategic thinking, concentration, competitive spirit and dedication. The SJEC Management congratulates both teams on their performance along with Physical Education Directors and wishes them success in the upcoming VTU
State-Level Chess Championship.
