Chandigarh, September 29, 2025 – The School of Commerce at NMIMS Chandigarh, in association with the Corporate Interface Cell, successfully organized MANIFEST 2025, its flagship inter-college quiz competition, bringing together some of the brightest young minds from across the region.
Held at the NMIMS Chandigarh campus, the event attracted 210 participants across 105 teams, representing top institutions such as Panjab University, PEC, SD College Chandigarh, AMITY, and Chandigarh University. The competition created an energetic environment of intellectual engagement and healthy rivalry.
The day began with registrations from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by an inaugural session in the campus auditorium. The quiz commenced at 10:00 AM and featured three dynamic rounds:
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Quiz & Wordplay
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Escape Room
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Corporate Bidding
These rounds challenged students on multiple fronts — testing their knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
Participants vied for prizes worth INR 40,000, along with certificates and exclusive goodies for all, recognizing both effort and excellence.
The event was graced by Mr. Anurag Aggarwal, President – Mohali Industrial Association & Vice President – Chandigarh Club, who shared an inspiring message with the students, urging them to “dream boldly, believe in themselves, and create the future they envision.”
Winners of MANIFEST 2025:
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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)
Dr. Jyotsna Singh, Campus Director, NMIMS Chandigarh, congratulated the winners and all participants. She emphasized the institution’s commitment to fostering holistic development, highlighting platforms like the Out of Class Academic Association (OCAC) that encourage learning beyond textbooks.
The prize distribution was conducted by Dr. Ankita Bhardwaj, Program Chairperson, School of Commerce, NMIMS Chandigarh. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by CA Kunal Pasari.
