The School of Physical and Life Sciences of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University, organised a one-day science fest ‘XEVICON 2K25’ for science degree students on 10th September 2025 at the LCRI Hall of the university. There were ten scientific competitions such as Science Model Making, Quiz, Inno Expo, Recycled Royalty, Science Pitch, Flavors Beyond Flames, Gen Frames, Catalyst Quiz, Innovation, Mind Quest, Tritech Trials, Science Quest etc. were organized for the students. Many teams of science students took part in these competitions.
The inauguration of this science festival was done by Dr. Ramachandra Bhat, a proud alumnus of the college and Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry, NITK Surathkal. He then spoke about the vast opportunities available to science students. Motivating the students by giving his own life examples, he said that the science students should use their knowledge and modern technological skills to achieve great things.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis, SJ, who presided over the event, called upon the science students to use science for constructive work and value the values of peace and harmony. During the programme, Dr. Ishwar Bhat, Director of Xavier Block was honored on his retirement.
The program coordinator, Glavin D'Souza, welcomed the gathering. Dr Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar of the College, Dr. Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of the University, Dr. Arun Kalkur, Dean of Physical Sciences, Shirley Andrade, Co-coordinator and Nikhil and Prapthi, the student coordinators were present on the dais.
Many cultural programs were put up by the science students.