2025

Inter-College Literary Competition

Date: September 22–23, 2025

Category: Literary (Quiz, Elocution & Debate)

Nodal Centre: Kirori Mal College

Organized by: Kirori Mal College under the aegis of Culture Council, University of Delhi

Under the aegis of the Culture Council, University of Delhi, the Inter-College Literary Competition 2025 was organized by Kirori Mal College. Held at the college's Seminar Room and Academic Auditorium, the two-day event featured five sub-categories: Quiz, Debate (Hindi and English), and Elocution (Hindi and English). The competition saw enthusiastic participation from numerous colleges, providing a platform for students to engage in intellectual discourse and holistic development.

Event Coordination:

Event Co-coordinator: Ms. Sukanya Tikadar

Nodal Person: Prof. Sangeeta Gadre

Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Leena Devi

Faculty Co-coordinator: Dr. Khusro Moin

Cheif Guest: Shri Anoop Lather (PRO and Chairperson of Culture Council, University of Delhi)

Guest of Honour: Prof. Manoj Kumar (Proctor, University of Delhi) and Prof. Ravinder Kumar (Dean, Culture Council)

Patron: Prof. Dinesh Khattar, Principal, Kirori Mal College

Judges Panel: 
The event was judged by a panel of three experts, who evaluated participants on clarity, logic and presentation. 

WINNERS:

Elocution (Hindi):

1st Prize: Kirori Mal College

2nd Prize: Institute Of Home Economics

3rd Prize: Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College

Elocution (English):

1st Prize: Indraprastha College For Women

2nd Prize: Sri Venkateswara College

3rd Prize: Hansraj College

Debate (Hindi):

1st Prize: Lady Shri Ram College

2nd Prize: Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

3rd Prize: Hindu College

Debate (English):

1st Prize: Ramjas College

2nd Prize: Miranda House

3rd Prize: Shyama Prasad Mukherji College

Quiz:

1st Prize: Shri Ram College of Commerce

2nd Prize: Hindu College

3rd Prize: Gargi College

The two-day event meticulously concluded with a valedictory ceremony, prize distribution, and the National Anthem, followed by high tea.

Inter-College Fine Arts Competition

Dates: September 29-30, 2025

Venue: Bharati College, University of Delhi

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Bharati College, acting as a designated nodal centre, successfully hosted the Inter-College Fine Arts Competition under the leadership of the Culture Council. The two-day event provided a dynamic platform for students across the University of Delhi to transform ideas into visual narratives. Day 1 featured competitions in Collage Making, Cartooning, and On-the-Spot Painting centered on the theme "Viksit Bharat". Day 2 highlighted technical skills and innovation through Clay Modelling and Poster Making.

Event Coordination:

Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma

Co-Coordinator: Dr. Babli Parveen

Nodal Officer: Dr. Fatima Hussain

Judges Panel: Mr. Suman Singh, Mr. Tribhuvan Kumar, Mr. Vijay Wahal

Observer:

Dr. Uma Shankar (September 29)

Dr. Charu Kalra, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (September 30)

Chief Guest: Shri Anoop Lather, Chairperson, Culture Council, University of Delhi

Guest of Honour: Prof. Ravinder Kumar, Dean, Culture Council, University of Delhi

Patron: Prof. (Dr.) Saloni Gupta, Principal, Bharati College

WINNERS:
Cartooning
1st - Diya Singh – Sri Aurobindo College (Day)
2nd - Puneet Verma – Hansraj College
3rd- Navaneeth Menon – Motilal Nehru College (Day)

Clay Modelling
1st - K. Shalini – Ramjas College
2nd - Devansh Thakur – Zakir Hussain College
3rd - Nandini Verma – Daulat Ram College

Collage Making
1st - Harshita Kalra – Gargi College
2nd - Yaiphabi – Bharati College
3rd -  Ayush Gangia – Dyal Singh College

Poster Making
1st -  Sonam Aggarwal – Mata Sundari College
2nd - Yash Patti – Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
3rd - Prince Garg – Motilal Nehru College

On-the-Spot Painting
1st - Rudra Madhav Patra – Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
2nd - Saurabh Bhandari – Ramanujan College
3rd - Poorva Gupta – Zakir Hussain Delhi College

Rangoli
1st - Vinamka – Satiyawati College
2nd - Ajay – Dept. Of East Asian Studies
3rd - Sonakshi – Bhaskaracharya College Of Applied Sciences

The competition concluded with a Valedictory Session graced by Chief Guest Shri Anoop Lather and Guest of Honour Prof. Ravinder Kumar. The event was further enriched by cultural performances from the Mridang Society of Bharati College, including Ganesh Vandana and Krishna Kalaapam.

Inter-College Folk and Classical Dance Competition

Date: October 13–15, 2025

Category: Choreography, Classical Solo, and Folk/Tribal Dance

Nodal Centre: Mata Sundri College for Women

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Under the joint initiative of the Culture Council, University of Delhi, and Mata Sundri College for Women, the 3-day Inter-College Dance Competition was held at the Mata Sundri College auditorium. The event saw a high level of engagement with 9 teams performing in the choreography category , 29 participants performing in the classical solo category , and 18 teams performing in the folk/tribal category. 

The competition showcased a vast array of Indian performing arts, ranging from traditional classical forms like Kathak and Odissi to vibrant regional folk dances like Giddha and Sambalpuri.

Event Coordination:
Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma
Co-Coordinator: Dr. Rigzin Kang and Dr. Vijay Mishra

Judges Panel:
Mr. Kuleshwar Kumar Thakur

Ms. Kanika Singh

Dr. Neera Sharma

Observers: Prof. Jyoti Trehan Sharma, Prof. Rupam Kapoor, Prof. Param Jit

WINNERS:

Group Choreography Category:

1st - Mata Sundri College for Women (Team Chetanya)

2nd - Hindu College (Team Srijya)

3rd - Motilal Nehru College (Team Electra)

Solo-Classical Dance Category:

1st - Ms. Oishee, Gargi College (Kathak)

2nd - Ms. Anchal Jana, Kamala Nehru College (Odissi)

3rd - Ms. Praveena N Nair, Institute of Home Economics (Bharatanatyam)

Group Folk/Tribal Dance Category:

1st - Mata Sundri College for Women (Giddha)

2nd - Indraprastha College for Women (Bihu)

3rd - Kamala Nehru College (Sambalpuri)

The event successfully concluded with a valedictory ceremony and the national anthem, serving as a robust platform for students to demonstrate their talent and celebrate India’s diverse cultural heritage.

Inter-College Music Competition

Dates: November 1 , 3 and 4 , 2025

Category: Music (Indian & Western)

Venue: Sumati Auditorium, Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, University of Delhi

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

The three-day Inter-College Music Competition, organized by the Culture Council, University of Delhi, was successfully held from November 1 3 and 4, 2024, at the Sumati Auditorium, Faculty of Music and Fine Arts. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students across various colleges and departments, who showcased their exceptional musical talents across a range of Indian and Western genres.

Event Coordination:
Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma
Co-Coordinators: Dr. Rigzin Kang
Nodal Officer: Dr. Vineet Goswami

Judges Panel: Pandit Naresh Malhotra, Pandit Ratan Prasanna, Dr. Neera Sharma

Observers :
1. Prof. Anil Kumar Kalkal, Director, Physical Education & Sports, Delhi University Sports Council, University of Delhi
2. Prof. Rupam Kapoor, Secretary, Garden Committee, University of Delhi
3. Prof. Gurpreet Singh Tuteja, Controller, Examination, University of Delhi

Guests of Honour: Chief Guest: Prof. K. Ratnavali (Dean of Education)

Special Guest: Prof. Ravinder Kumar (Dean, Culture Council, University of Delhi)

Closing Ceremony:
The final day concluded with a grand closing ceremony, during which the winners were honored by the Chief Guest, Special Guest, and several distinguished dignitaries. Professor Alka Nagpal, Dean and Head of the Department of the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, addressed the gathering and extended heartfelt blessings and encouragement to the participants.

Approximately 100 participants exhibited their musical prowess over the three-day celebration, which honored both Indian and Western music traditions. The performances were deeply appreciated by the audience, judges, and music critics alike for their artistic depth and technical brilliance.

WINNERS:
Classical Vocal solo:

1st: Shivam Mishra – Ramjas College
2nd: Neeladri Charles – Department On Music
3rd: Tanvi Joshi – Miranda House

Classical Instrumental Solo (Non Percussion):

1st: Soumya Subham Sahu – Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
2nd: Radhika Venkataraman – Janki devi Memorial College
3rd: Keshav Goyal – Ramjas College

Classical Instrumental (Percussion):

1st: Bishweshwar Patel – Hindu College
2nd: Zargham Khan – Ramjas College
3rd: Jaspreet Singh – Department Of Music

Light Indian Vocal Solo:

1st: Shubham Chaudhary – Ramjas College
2nd: Kalyani Namaskruta – Miranda College
3rd: Vallari Moghe – Department Of Music

Western Vocal Solo :

1st: Joel Reji – Kirorimal College
2nd: Ashmita Sawhney – Department Of Music
3rd: Pratiksha Pathak – Dyal Singh College

Western Instrumental Solo:

1st: Tushar Mashi – Ramjas College
2nd: shaurya Gambhir – Kirorimal College
3rd: Kanishka Gaur – Maharaha Agrasen College

Group song Indian:

1st: Department of Music
2nd: Lakshmibai College
3rd: Janki Devi Memorial College

This initiative by the Culture Council not only provided a platform for budding artists to display their talent but also inspired students to explore the diverse field of music with renewed passion and confidence.

Inter-College Mime and Mimicry Competition

Date: November 6, 2025
Category: Theatre (Mime & Mimicry)

Nodal Centre: Indraprastha College for Women

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Under the joint aegis of the Culture Council, University of Delhi, and Indraprastha College for Women, the Inter-College Mime and Mimicry Competition was held on November 6, 2024. The event featured enthusiastic participation from solo performers and teams representing various colleges across the University of Delhi, turning the stage into a dynamic celebration of theatrical talent.

Event Coordination:

Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma

Co-Coordinator: Dr. Sunil

Nodal Officer: Dr. Chetna Mishra

Judges Panel: Dr. Lakha Lehri, Dr. Rohit Tripathi, Dr. Ramesh Manchanda

Observer: Prof. Anand Sonkar (University of Delhi)

WINNERS:

Mime Competition:
1st - Indraprastha college For Women
2nd - Bharati College
3rd - Lakshmibai College

Mimicry Competition:
1st - Nikhil Bhaskar – Ramanujan College
2nd - Anya Singh – Jesus and Mary College College
3rd - Nikhil Bhaskar – Shyam Lal College

This theatre initiative not only showcased the exceptional creative expression of the participants but also provided a vibrant platform for budding performers to display their theatrical prowess. The Culture Council and Indraprastha College for Women extend heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants for their commendable performances.