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Pratibha Foundation
Pratibha Foundation Trust is a united initiative of the Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishops Council (KRCBC), along with Catholic Think Tank and Karnataka Regional Commission for Education (KRCE)
SUPPORT A DREAM & SHAPE A LEADER TO SERVE THE NATION.
Trust Members
Most Rev Dr Peter Machado
Archbishop - President / Chairperson
Rev Dr Francis Assisi Almeida
Secretary
Mr Antony Mendonca
Treasurer & Trust Member
Mrs Clara Fernandes
Trust Member
Mr Jaykar Jerome
Trust Member
Mr Joseph Aloysius Kanthraj
Trust Member
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Academics
First batch 2025-2026
On March 16, 2025, the Foundation conducted its first entrance examination for the initial batch of students.
• 21 students appeared for the examination.
• 14 students qualified to proceed to the next stage.
Panel Interview and Final Selection
The panel interview was held on April 9, 2025. After careful evaluation, 10 students were selected for coaching.
Student Placements and Coaching
• The selected students have been enrolled in premier IAS coaching institutes.
• 6 students have been placed in two academies.
• 4 students are pursuing online coaching for Civil Services Examination preparation.
• Online study sessions are conducted every Sunday evening.
• Secretary visit the PG Centre of Aspirants once every month for guidance and academic support.
Counselling Programme
A counselling programme for the first batch of students is scheduled to be held on August 27 2025, to review progress and provide further guidance.
Second batch – 2026-2027
Report on 2nd Batch Entrance Examination (2026–2027)
1. Announcement of Applications
In November 2025, applications were invited for the 2nd Batch Entrance Examination.
