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Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar wins Zonal Youth Festival Trophy for 27th Consecutive Year
The college dominates the festival with 16 first, seven second and eight third positions.
Reaffirming its legacy of artistic excellence and cultural distinction, Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar, clinched the overall championship trophy at the Zonal Youth Festival for the 27th consecutive year. Organised by Guru Nanak Dev University, the festival witnessed an impressive performance by the college’s students, who secured 143 points, finishing 55 points ahead of the runner-up.
Participating in 37 competitions across diverse cultural and artistic disciplines, the students showcased their talent, creativity and dedication. The college secured first position in 16 competitions, second position in seven and third position in eight, demonstrating its strength across performing arts, fine arts, literary events and traditional cultural activities.
The students won first position in Mime, One-Act Play, Classical Vocal, Classical Instrumental (Percussion), Classical Instrumental (Non-Percussion), On-the-Spot Painting, Elocution (English), Geet/Ghazal, Classical Dance, Rangoli, Vaar Singing, Phulkari, Western Solo, Western Group Song, Western Instrumental Solo and Choreography.
They secured second position in Folk Orchestra, General Dance, Group Song, Poster Making, Quiz, Kavishri and Giddha. The college also earned third position in Mimicry, Costume Parade, Skit, Debate (English), Folk Song, Clay Modelling, Debate (Hindi/Punjabi) and Bhangra. This consistent performance across 31 prize-winning categories highlighted the students’ versatility and the institution’s commitment to nurturing talent beyond the classroom.
Congratulating the participants and their mentors, Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra described the victory as a proud moment for the entire college fraternity. She said that Apeejay College of Fine Arts draws inspiration from its founding president, Dr. Stya Paul, whose vision continues to guide the institution.
Dr. Dhingra also expressed gratitude to Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, President of the Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, Chairperson of Apeejay Education and Chancellor of Apeejay Stya University, and Dr. Neha Berlia, Co-owner and Director on the Family Business Board of the Apeejay Stya & Svran Group and leader of the education vertical at Apeejay Education. She acknowledged their foresight, constant encouragement and commitment to the holistic development of students, which enables them to pursue academic excellence while exploring and refining their individual talents.
She further highlighted that several former students who excelled at youth festivals have established themselves in the acting and singing industries, particularly in Bollywood and Pollywood, bringing recognition to the college.
Dr. Dhingra appreciated the dedicated efforts of the cultural coordinators, Dr. Arun Mishra and Dr. Amita Mishra, along with Dr. Micky Verma and the faculty members responsible for various competitions. She credited their persistent hard work, guidance and commitment for helping students achieve this remarkable feat.
The 27th consecutive championship is a testament to the college’s sustained emphasis on creativity, cultural engagement and all-round development. The achievement further strengthens Apeejay College of Fine Arts’ reputation as an institution where artistic aspirations are encouraged and nurtured alongside academic pursuits.
