The School of Commerce at NMIMS Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Corporate Interface Cell, successfully hosted MANIFEST 2025, its flagship inter-college quiz competition. The event, held at the NMIMS Chandigarh campus, witnessed enthusiastic 210 participation from 105 teams representing prominent institutions, creating an atmosphere of intellectual excitement and competitive spirit.
The day began with registrations (8:30 AM – 9:30 AM), followed by an inaugural session at the campus auditorium. The quiz kicked off at 10:00 AM, featuring three engaging rounds: Quiz & Wordplay, Escape Room, and Corporate Bidding. These tested students’ knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
After an intense competition, winners were awarded prizes worth ₹40,000, along with certificates and exclusive goodies for all participants.
The event was graced by Mr. Anurag Aggarwal, President – Mohali Industrial Association and Vice President – Chandigarh Club, who inspired students with his motivating words, urging them to “dream boldly, believe in themselves, and create the future they envision.”
Dr. Jyotsna Singh, Campus Director, NMIMS Chandigarh, congratulated the participants and emphasized NMIMS’s legacy of blending education with creativity, collaboration, and holistic development. She highlighted the role of platforms like the Out of Class Academic Association (OCAC) in encouraging students to learn beyond the classroom.
Winners of MANIFEST 2025:
- First Position – Yashank Paliwal & Chaitanya Sharma (Post Graduate Government College, Sector 46, Chandigarh)
- Second Position – Nishka Setiya & Ghazal Kataria (School of Commerce, NMIMS Chandigarh)
- Third Position – Chaitanya Mahajan & Manav Singla (School of Law, NMIMS Chandigarh)
Prominent participation came from institutions including PEC, SD College Chandigarh, AMITY, Panjab University, and Chandigarh University, with a total of 210 participants.
The winners were felicitated by Dr. Ankita Bhardwaj, Program Chairperson, School of Commerce, NMIMS Chandigarh, while CA Kunal Pasari delivered the vote of thanks.