Taking learning beyond the campus.

College visits, industry expos, and exchange programs that put students in front of universities, industry partners, and national platforms, building on everything they learn in the Centre of Excellence labs.

Talent Test · Class IX · Since 2023

PSG Tech Talent Test

MMS has encouraged Class IX students to take the PSG Tech Talent Test since 2023, as a NEP 2020-aligned opportunity for competency-based, multidisciplinary and experiential learning beyond the regular curriculum.

Organised by the PSG Tech Alumni Association for over four decades, the test is conducted online for Senior Secondary students across Tamil Nadu and beyond. The 2026 edition (the 41st PSG Tech Talent Test) assesses students across Mathematics, Analytical Ability, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, History, Geography, General Knowledge, Life Skills, Politics, Sports and Current Affairs, examining their ability to think critically, reason and make informed decisions in practical contexts.

Beyond the subject matter, the fully online, camera-monitored format gives students first-hand experience of a formal, technology-enabled assessment, the kind of digital examination discipline increasingly used in higher education and competitive exams.

41st PSG Tech Talent Test, 2026

Assessment date: Saturday, 10 October 2026 · Online, 60 minutes, camera-monitored

Eligibility: Class IX · Registration fee: Nil · Two mock tests provided after registration

Prizes: Cash prizes worth ₹75,000 across the rolling trophy, top five places per medium, and district toppers · E-Participation Certificate for every student who completes the test

MMS participation: Following school-level screening, 5 Class IX students have registered to represent MMS in the English medium category, with orientation, mock-test practice and technical readiness checks ahead of the assessment. Registration is now closed.

Registered students: Dhamini Sri N, Hemnath S, Rathnesh M, Nihal MD, Sundhar Shanmukh J

Automobile Lab · Industry Engagement

SAE India & TVS Motor Company

An ongoing industry engagement through the AWIM (A World In Motion) Olympics program, run by SAE India in partnership with TVS Motor Company. Students take on assigned engineering roles, such as Test Engineer, to design, build and present their own concept vehicle projects. MMS students have represented the school at the SAE India Bengaluru Chapter round, going on to win at the AWIM Nationals in Pune. See the full 2018 winning team story on the Achievements page.

MMS students with their AWIM Olympics concept car presentation boards on campus

MMS students in assigned engineering roles building and testing their AWIM model at the AWIM Nationals in Pune — Students in role assigned teams, building and testing their AWIM Olympics model at the AWIM Nationals, Pune

MMS students and staff visiting Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park, observing exhibits on experiments and engines — Visiting Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park and Planetarium, observing exhibits on experiments, engines and more

MMS Secretary, Dean Academics, GB Member and STEAM Coordinator with the Principal and Dean (Industry Relations) of Adhiyamaan College of Engineering

Academic Partnership

Exploring collaboration with Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur

MMS Secretary Mr. Meru M., together with the school's Academic and Administration team, met Dean (Industry Relations) Prof. Dr. R. Dhanasekaran and Principal Prof. Dr. R. Radhakrishnan of Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (ACE) to discuss innovation support, educational research, experiential learning and knowledge sharing between the two institutions.

The conversation centred on ERTDU, the Centre of Excellence's own Educational, Research, Training and Development Unit, and on the experiential, project-based learning already running across the Automobile, Electrical & Electronics, STEAM and Robotics classrooms. Both sides explored how an engineering college and a NEP 2020 aligned school could support each other through reciprocal school-level projects, shared inquiry and mentoring, and a stronger bridge between classroom learning and real-world engineering practice.

No formal agreement was signed at this stage. Both sides came away with a shared intent to build towards a fuller association, starting with smaller pilot projects between the two campuses.

The MMS delegation on a guided tour of Adhiyamaan College of Engineering's electronics and robotics lab — The MMS delegation touring ACE's electronics and robotics lab facilities during the visit

Formal Association

Letter of Willingness for Innovation & ATL Guidance

Issued by the Principal, Mathakondapalli Model School, to the Principal, Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, formally expressing MMS's willingness to associate with ACE for guidance in Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) activities, innovation, emerging technologies, design thinking, entrepreneurship and hands-on learning.

Why: as a Non-ATL school, MMS is seeking mentoring sessions, demonstrations, awareness programmes and workshops from ACE faculty and resource persons
Student opportunities: participation in innovation programmes, ATL-related activities, exhibitions, hackathons, project showcases and other events run by government agencies, institutions and the wider innovation ecosystem
Aim: to build students' creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, technical skill, innovative thinking, teamwork and entrepreneurial mindset

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Signed letter to be added by MMS

College Visit · Alliance NOVA Fest

Alliance NOVA Fest, Alliance University

In December 2025, MMS students and staff travelled to Alliance University, Bengaluru, for Alliance NOVA Fest, a national platform bringing together ProtoNova, NovaQuest, MindForge and NovaBlast. MMS took part with project exhibits from the Automobile Lab (CoE), alongside quiz, debate and dance events.

Project Exhibition

Solar & Electric Car takes centre stage

The Solar & Electric Car, designed and built at the Automobile Lab (CoE), was the most highlighted and discussed exhibit at the MMS stall, with visitors, faculty and fellow students queuing up for a ride. Alongside it, student teams presented the Smell-O-Vision exhibit and the Autopilot Car, walking visitors through the electronics and wiring behind each build.

MMS staff driving the Solar and Electric Car at Alliance NOVA Fest, with a student assisting at the wheel

MMS students and staff group photo on stage at Alliance NOVA Fest

Academic Events & Outcomes

Quiz, debate and dance

Beyond the exhibition, MMS students represented the school in the quiz, debate and dance events held as part of the fest, with Jeevika V reaching the debate finals. While the team did not place among the winners this time, the exhibits and performances drew strong appreciation from Alliance University faculty and visitors, and gave students valuable exposure to a national level, university hosted event. Tr. Prabakaran M and Ms. Saliha accompanied the students throughout the fest.

CBSE Science Expo · Regional Qualifier → National Finalist, New Delhi

LiFi Road Safety

An MMS student innovation project, LiFi Road Safety, qualified at the CBSE Science Expo regional round and went on to represent the school at the national level in New Delhi, presented on stage as part of IRIS, the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM.

The project uses Li-Fi (Light Fidelity), where data is transmitted as light instead of radio waves, to build a visible light communication system for road safety alerts. A PAM8403 audio amplifier board drives an LED transmitter to send an audio signal as light; a receiver unit, powered by twin solar panels through a battery management system (BMS), picks up the light signal with a photodiode and plays it back through a speaker, demonstrated on a working scale road model.

Student demonstrating the LiFi Road Safety project model to teachers

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Video of the LiFi Road Safety demonstration to be added by MMS

Students explaining the LiFi Road Safety model to staff — Explaining the model and its Li-Fi road-safety alert system

Student and teacher reviewing the LiFi Road Safety project — Reviewing the project ahead of the CBSE Science Expo

MMS presenting on stage at the IRIS national finals in New Delhi — On stage at the IRIS national finals, New Delhi

MMS students at the CBSE Science Expo national round in New Delhi — MMS students at the CBSE Science Expo national round, New Delhi

How it works

Li-Fi transmitter & receiver circuit schematics

LiFi transmitter circuit schematic: PAM8403 audio board driving an LED — Transmitter circuit: PAM8403 audio board driving an LED to send the audio signal as light

LiFi receiver circuit schematic: solar panels, battery management system, PAM8403 audio board and speakers — Receiver circuit: solar panels and a battery management system power the photodiode receiver, PAM8403 audio board and speakers

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Photo to be added by MMS

Composite Skill Lab · School Partnerships

Composite Skill Lab Setup Support

MMS is open to partnering with other institutions setting up their own Composite Skill Lab under the CBSE mandate. We share CBSE's official setup guidelines document and offer hands on guidance drawn from our own rollout, from lab layout to equipment planning.

CBSE Composite Skill Lab setup guidelines: see the Curriculum page [document to be added by MMS].

Need support setting up? Contact us →

Outreach Programs · Industry Visit

Industry Visits

Beyond college campuses and expos, MMS also takes students directly into industry, connecting classroom STEM learning with real world engineering and manufacturing practice. The first visit under this program took the Centre of Excellence to Ather Energy Ltd, as part of the school's National Science Day 2025 celebrations.

National Science Day 2025

Visit to Ather Energy Ltd

On 27 February 2025, five MMS teachers and 42 students of Class 9 visited the Ather Energy Ltd manufacturing facility as part of the school's National Science Day celebrations. The visit gave students first hand exposure to how the STEM concepts they learn in the classroom come together in the design, engineering and manufacturing of electric vehicles.

MMS teachers and Class 9 students outside the Ather Energy Ltd facility

Key Takeaways

Academic and career benefits

STEM Concepts in Action

Students saw first hand how physics, mechanics and electronics come together on a live production line, from vehicle assembly to metallurgy and quality testing.

Sustainability & Innovation

The visit highlighted Ather's approach to electric mobility and sustainable manufacturing, giving students a clearer picture of how innovation drives the shift towards cleaner transport.

Safety & Quality Control

Guided through the shop floor in safety gear, students observed the rigorous safety protocols and quality checks built into every stage of the manufacturing process.

Workplace Culture & Career Awareness

Interacting with Ather's engineers and staff gave students a real sense of workplace culture and opened their eyes to career pathways in engineering and the EV industry.

Ather Experience Centre

Inside the Ather Experience Centre

The visit closed with a tour of the Ather Experience Centre, where students explored the company's product showcase and got a closer look at the engineering behind Ather's scooters, rounding off a day that connected classroom learning to real world industry practice.

With thanks to Ather Energy Ltd and their CSR team for hosting the visit.

Class XI and XII Psychology students and MMS staff outside the Spastics Society of Karnataka Diagnostic and Research Centre

Psychology Department · Experiential Learning · 28 August 2026

Visit to the Spastics Society of Karnataka

As part of the experiential learning programme, Class XI and XII Psychology students visited the Spastics Society of Karnataka on 28 August 2026. The visit provided students with valuable exposure to the organisation's work in the areas of rehabilitation, special education, therapy, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The programme included an orientation session followed by a guided visit to various departments on the campus. Students gained a deeper understanding of how psychological knowledge is applied in real-life settings and how professionals work collaboratively to support the development and well-being of individuals with diverse needs.

The experience helped students develop greater empathy, sensitivity, social awareness, and appreciation for inclusive practices, while connecting their classroom learning with practical experiences.

Annual Theme · Purpose Beyond Progress

The visit also beautifully reflected the school's annual theme, “Purpose Beyond Progress,” by encouraging students to recognise that meaningful progress is achieved when knowledge is guided by purpose, compassion, responsibility, and service to society.

The school sincerely appreciates the Spastics Society of Karnataka and the HRDT team for their warm support, guidance, and for providing our students with such a meaningful learning experience.