Mangaluru: More than 4,000 students from over 50 high schools and pre-university colleges are expected to participate in Prerana Science Fest 2026, scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Father Muller campus in Deralakatte. Organised under the theme ‘Where Curiosity Meets Discovery’, the two-day event aims to promote scientific temper, creativity and experiential learning among students.Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI), told reporters on Saturday, that the fest is jointly organised by Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Division.“This platform gives students an opportunity to explore concepts beyond classroom boundaries through hands-on learning. The interactive exhibits and activities will nurture their curiosity, scientific temper, and creativity, shaping them into future innovators and problem-solvers,” Fr Lobo said.The fest will feature an anatomy and health science exhibition conducted by medical undergraduate and postgraduate students. Four hands-on training stations will provide demonstrations and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support (BLS), first aid and DNA isolation.Students will also compete for prizes worth over Rs 1.8 lakh across various events, including the Sherlock Challenge crime investigation, science quizzes, AI flyer designing and Shark Tank model making.The event will be inaugurated on Tuesday, with health minister UT Khader attending as the chief guest.
