The institution provides computer-based learning programs to meet the needs of industry and business.

It also organizes essay writing, debates, skits and many competitions during national festivals and many other occasions.

Graduates are working in reputed companies like Microsoft, HP, Mindtree, TESCO, CTS, Mahindra Satyam, Jindal-steels, L&T-Komatsu, AMS, Maruthi, WIPRO etc.

[citation needed] Sahyadri Polytechnic celebrated its 25-year anniversary in January 2011, with a program named "Sahayadri Sammilana".

Past and present students participated, and the event marked the formation of the Sahyadri Polytechnic alumni association.