The IEEE Student Branch at Mohan Babu University (MBU) in Tirupati has received the Outstanding Student Branch Award 2025 from the IEEE India Council. This award acknowledges the branch's consistent performance and contributions, including its role in organizing SAMARTHA 2025, a national hackathon focused on AI, IoT, cybersecurity, and data science. University officials highlighted the award as a reflection of MBU's commitment to fostering innovation and applying technology to solve real-world problems.