Apeejay Zenith 2026 brings together 1,400 students from 35 schools across Punjab

Apeejay Institute of Management and Engineering Technical Campus (AIMETC), Jalandhar, hosted Apeejay Zenith 2026, its annual inter-school multi-event fest, bringing together more than 1,400 students from 35 schools across Punjab. The event celebrated young talent, creativity, innovation and the spirit of healthy competition through 23 competitions spanning literary, cultural, artistic and technology-based domains.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Dr. Rajesh Bagga, Director, AIMETC, who welcomed the participating students and accompanying faculty members. Conveying the wishes and blessings of  Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson, Apeejay Education, Co-Promoter & President, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, and Co-Founder & Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, and  Dr. Neha Berlia,  Joint Secretary, Apeejay Education,  Pro-Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, Co-Promoter, Apeejay Stya and Svrán Group, he encouraged participants to approach every competition with enthusiasm, integrity and a willingness to learn.

In her message, Dr. Neha Berlia highlighted the significance of platforms such as Apeejay Zenith in nurturing students’ potential, strengthening their confidence and developing essential life skills. The event reflected the vision of Mrs. Berlia and the encouragement of Dr. Berlia in promoting opportunities for young people to explore their abilities and express themselves.

The fest featured a diverse range of competitions, including Business Plan Presentation, Debate, Quiz, Mehndi, Rangoli, PowerPoint Presentation, Cartooning, On-the-Spot Painting, LAN Gaming, Folk and Group Dance, Solo and Group Song, Stand-up Comedy, Mimicry, Mono Acting, Fastest Mathematician, Programming Skills, Best-out-of-Waste and Treasure Hunt, among others. Students demonstrated their knowledge, artistic flair, technical aptitude and performance skills, making the campus a vibrant hub of youthful energy.

The participating institutions included Apeejay schools at Mahavir Marg and Rama Mandi, MGN schools at Urban Estate and Adarsh Nagar, Dayanand Model School, Eklavya School, CT Public School, Sain Dass School, Seth Hukam Chand School, Guru Nanak Foundation School, Doaba Khalsa School, Parvati Jain School and several other schools from across Punjab.

The valedictory ceremony featured a prize distribution, with winners receiving trophies for their outstanding performances. MGN Public School, Urban Estate, won the coveted Overall Trophy, while Apeejay School secured the Runners-up Trophy.

Among the first-position winners, Cambridge Innovative School won Photography; Jalandhar Public School, Jalandhar, secured Solo Dance; Apeejay School, Rama Mandi, won Business Plan Presentation; and Mayor World School excelled in both Transform Ideas into Code and Code Crafter. MGN Public School, Urban Estate, won Debate, PowerPoint Presentation, Curiosity Meets Creation, Folk Dance and Reel Making, while MGN Public School, Adarsh Nagar, secured the Quiz competition.

Other winners included Dayanand Model School, Model Town, for LAN Esport; British Victoria School, Goindwal Sahib, for Group Dance; Seth Hukam Chand School, Prem Nagar, for Solo Song; Guru Nanak Foundation School for Mathlete; STS World School for Treasure Hunt; and Apeejay School for Best-out-of-Waste. Lala Jagat Narain DAV Model School won Heena and Rang Birangi, while Apeejay School, Mahavir Marg, secured Brush Hour.

The young achievers received enthusiastic applause for their originality, confidence and talent. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Rajiv Kumar Bharadwaz, Event Coordinator, Apeejay Zenith 2026, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, participating schools, faculty members, judges, organisers and students for contributing to the successful celebration of youthful excellence.