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
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

Panel of Judges: 
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 Tegh 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

Panel of Judges:
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 Prize: Diya Singh – Sri Aurobindo College (Day)
2nd Prize: Puneet Verma – Hansraj College
3rd Prize: Navaneeth Menon – Motilal Nehru College (Day)

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

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

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

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

Rangoli
1st Prize: Vinamka – Satiyawati College
2nd Prize: Ajay – Dept. of East Asian Studies
3rd Prize: 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 Dance, 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

Panel of Judges:
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 prize: Mata Sundri College for Women - (Team Chetanya)
2nd prize: Hindu College - (Team Srijya)
3rd prize: Motilal Nehru College - (Team Electra)

Solo-Classical Dance Category:
1st prize: Ms. Oishee (Kathak), Gargi College 
2nd prize: Ms. Anchal Jana (Odissi), Kamala Nehru College 
3rd prize: Ms. Praveena N Nair (Bharatanatyam), Institute of Home Economics 

Group Folk/Tribal Dance Category:
1st prize: Mata Sundri College for Women- (Giddha)
2nd prize: Indraprastha College for Women- (Bihu)
3rd prize: 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

Panel of Judges:
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 prize: Shivam Mishra – Ramjas College
2nd prize: Neeladri Charles – Department of Music
3rd prize: Tanvi Joshi – Miranda House

Classical Instrumental Solo (Non Percussion):
1st prize: Soumya Subham Sahu – Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
2nd prize: Radhika Venkataraman – Janki Devi Memorial College
3rd prize: Keshav Goyal – Ramjas College

Classical Instrumental (Percussion):
1st prize: Bishweshwar Patel – Hindu College
2nd prize: Zargham Khan – Ramjas College
3rd prize: Jaspreet Singh – Department of Music

Light Indian Vocal Solo:
1st prize: Shubham Chaudhary – Ramjas College
2nd prize: Kalyani Namaskruta – Miranda College
3rd prize: Vallari Moghe – Department of Music

Western Vocal Solo :
1st prize: Joel Reji – Kirori mal College
2nd prize: Ashmita Sawhney – Department of Music
3rd prize: Pratiksha Pathak – Dyal Singh College

Western Instrumental Solo:
1st prize: Tushar Mashi – Ramjas College
2nd prize: shaurya Gambhir – Kirori mal College
3rd prize: Kanishka Gaur – Maharaha Agrasen College

Group Song Indian:
1st prize: Department of Music
2nd prize: Lakshmibai College
3rd prize: 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

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

Observer:
Prof. Anand Sonkar (University of Delhi)

WINNERS:

Mime Competition:
1st prize: Indraprastha College for Women
2nd prize: Bharati College
3rd prize: Lakshmibai College

Mimicry Competition:
1st prize: Nikhil Bhaskar – Ramanujan College
2nd prize: Anya Singh – Jesus and Mary College
3rd prize: 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.