Acharya Vishnu Gupt Subharti College of Management & Commerce (AVGSCMC), Faculty of Management & Commerce (FoMC), Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut, successfully organized its flagship annual Management Fest “Manthan: 2026” with great zeal and enthusiasm. The event served as a vibrant platform for students to showcase their talent, creativity, innovation, and managerial acumen.
The fest witnessed active participation of around 150 students from various institutions, who competed with remarkable energy and competitive spirit across multiple events.
Inaugural Ceremony
The program began with the auspicious lighting of the lamp before Goddess Saraswati, invoking blessings for knowledge and wisdom.
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar Sharma, and Hon’ble CEO, Dr. Shalya Raj, conveyed their best wishes and blessings to all participants, motivating them to strive for excellence in academics and professional life.
Prof. (Dr.) Padma Misra, Officiating Dean, Faculty of Management & Commerce, delivered a warm welcome address and inspired the students with her encouraging words. The occasion was further graced by the presence of Prof. Dr. Prabhat Kumar Sharma, Academic Coordinator, SVSU.
Dr. Gaurab Kumar Sharma delivered an insightful presentation on the various academic programmes offered by Faculty of Management & Commerce (FoMC) & Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU). This session proved especially beneficial for participants from other colleges, giving them a comprehensive overview of the university’s academic diversity and opportunities.
Competitive Events
“Manthan: 2026” featured nine exciting and skill-oriented events that tested participants’ creativity, quick thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills:
- Let’s Get Quizzical (Management Quiz)
- Ad-Venture (Ad-Mad Show)
- Logo Wizard (Logo Redesign)
- Bingo (Minute to Win It)
- Designer’s Cut (Newspaper Dress)
- Guess-O-Mania (Tol Mol Ke Bol)
- Style Synergy (Fashion Show)
- Sell-Fie (Ad-Selfie)
- Dance Diva (Solo Dance)
Students displayed exceptional enthusiasm, innovation, and professionalism throughout the competitions.
Highlights of Results
- Let’s Get Quizzical (Management Quiz) 1st: Akshay Kumar & Rohit Kumar Pal (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Akshita Tyagi & Nandini Tyagi (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Manish Chauhan & Pariyas Lauhan (Deewan Institute of Management Studies)
- Ad-Venture (Ad-Mad Show) 1st: Shrestha Jain, Anshika Jain, Sudarshani (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Deepanshi, Sakshi (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Tanu, Saneha (AVGSCMC)
- Logo Wizard (Logo Redesign) 1st: Medhavi Hudda (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Gautam (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Ronak Chaudhary (AVGSCMC)
- Bingo (Minute to Win It) 1st: Aman Maurya (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Aryan (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Kundan (AVGSCMC)
- Designer’s Cut (Newspaper Dress) 1st: Medhavi Hudda (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Raunak (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Shahista (AVGSCMC)
- Guess-O-Mania (Tol Mol Ke Bol) 1st: Aditya Singh (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Sanjana Sinha (Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management) 3rd: Aniket Jawla (AVGSCMC)
- Style Synergy (Fashion Show) 1st: Suryanshi Kushwaha (Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management) 2nd: Tamanna (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Diksha Kumari (AVGSCMC)
- Sell-Fie (Ad-Selfie) 1st: Khushboo (AVGSCMC) 2nd: Sonu (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Roma Kumari (AVGSCMC)
- Dance Diva (Solo Dance) 1st: Aman Tyagi (Bhikaji Cama Subharti College of Hotel Management) 2nd: Jeniva (AVGSCMC) 3rd: Sneha Thakur (AVGSCMC)
All winners were felicitated with trophies and certificates in a grand closing ceremony.
Coordination & Team Effort
The event was efficiently coordinated by Dr. Dolly Vaish, Associate Professor, FoMC, whose meticulous planning ensured seamless execution. The programme was gracefully anchored by Dr. Nisha Singh, Associate Professor, FoMC.
Heartfelt appreciation goes to the dedicated faculty members for their unwavering support: Dr. Sarika, Dr. Shreya Panwar, Dr. Preety, Dr. Rakhi Kumari Jha, Dr. Shantam Babbar, Ms. Amita, Mr. Ashish Pant, Mr. Umang Verma, Mr. Ayush Chauhan, and Ms. Kirti Nayar.
Special thanks to the enthusiastic student volunteers — Tathagat, Juhi, Pawan, Jeevansh, Ritesh, Prince, Gulshan, Medhavi, Pragati, and Raunak — for their tireless efforts behind the scenes.
“Manthan: 2026” successfully provided a dynamic platform for students to hone their confidence, leadership qualities, team spirit, and practical managerial skills while fostering healthy competition and camaraderie.
The Faculty of Management & Commerce remains committed to organizing such enriching events that bridge classroom learning with real-world application and promote holistic student development.
