Auction Arena- Bid, Buy, Build, and Present.

 Auction Arena- Bid, Buy, Build, and Presen

The Department of Commerce and Commerce Association of SMS College, Brahmavar, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organised Auction Arena, an innovative student competition, on  October 24, Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

The competition aimed to develop creativity, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, teamwork, and decision-making among commerce students through an engaging auction-based activity.

The event was structured around four stages — Bid, Buy, Build, and Present. Participants were encouraged to bid strategically, purchase resources within their budget, transform the acquired resources into unique ideas, and present their concepts confidently before the judges.

The programme was graced by the Principal of SMS College, Brahmavar, who addressed the gathering and shared words of encouragement, highlighting the importance of practical learning experiences in students’ overall development.

Mrs. Mamatha Mary, Head of the Department of Political Science, and Mrs. Violentine Lewis, Office Superintendent, served as the judges for the competition, evaluating the participants’ ideas and presentations. Mr. Ashwin, IQAC Coordinator, conducted the bidding process, adding excitement and a practical dimension to the competition.

Mrs. Tweeny  Maria Rodrigues, Head of the Department of Commerce and Mrs. Asha T. K., Convenor of Commerce Association played a key role in organising the initiative and providing students with an opportunity to explore their creativity and apply classroom learning in a practical setting.

The programme was supported by the dedicated cooperation of the Commerce faculty members, whose collective efforts contributed to the smooth conduct of the competition. Faculty members from other departments were also present, extending their encouragement and support to the participants.

The activity offered students valuable exposure to resource management, entrepreneurial thinking, innovative problem-solving, and effective decision-making. It also encouraged collaboration and confidence among participants.

The initiative reflected the Department of Commerce’s commitment to experiential learning and skill development by providing students with opportunities to learn through active participation and innovation.