ZEST 2K26 GENZFY
Annual National Cultural & Technical Festival
October 30 & 31, 2026 • Lingaya's Vidyapeeth Campus, Faridabad
Two-Day Festival Overview
Inauguration, Band Battles & Fashion Show
Grand ceremonial opening followed by university competitions and stage showcases.
- Inauguration Ceremony: Keynote by Chief Guest Shri Govind Namdev
- Battle of the Bands: Inter-college rock & fusion showdown
- Vogue Fashion Show: Thematic runway presentation
- Rangmanch (Nukkad Natak): Street play & Eastern/Western solo vocals
Dance Competitions, Closing Ceremony & Star Night
High-energy choreography battles, valedictory awards, and live Bollywood concert.
- Step Up Dance Competitions: Solo, duet & mega group choreography
- Drama & Rap Cyphers: Stage plays, beatboxing & rap clashes
- Closing Ceremony: Prize disbursal of ₹10 Lakh+ prize pool
- Star Night Concert: Kanika Kapoor Live in Concert
Celebrity Guests & Headliners
Shri Govind Namdev
Veteran Bollywood Actor & National Theatre Icon
Celebrated performer renowned for landmark roles across Indian cinema and theatre (Satya, Sarfarosh, Bandit Queen). Gracing ZEST 2K26 to inaugurate the festival and interact with student artists.
Kanika Kapoor
Bollywood Playback Singer & Live Performer
Award-winning vocalist behind Bollywood superhits including "Baby Doll", "Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan", "Lovely", and "Oo Bolega Ya Oo Oo Bolega". Performing live on the campus main stage.
₹10,00,000+ Prize Pool
Compete across 15 national-level arenas. Winners take home direct cash prizes, university championship trophies, and accredited merit certificates.
Event Arenas & Games
15 competitive stage arenas and 16 100% free informal games.
After Dark
An open-mic style literary event where participants can explore poetry, storytelling, music, monologues, comedy and spoken word.
Battle of Bands — MINERVA
A live band competition featuring singers and instrumentalists. Bands compete through live performances showcasing coordination, stage presence, and musical synergy.
Bull's Eye Blitz
A precision-based target challenge (darts & archery) where participants attempt to score maximum points through limited attempts.
Chest of Champions
An individual strength challenge based on bicep curls, where participants compete for the highest number of valid repetitions.
Dark Navigator
A blindfolded navigation challenge requiring verbal communication and complete trust between teammates.
Duet Dance
A two-person dance performance focused on coordination, synchronization and stage chemistry.
Emoji Flicks
A fun visual and pop-culture challenge built around emoji-based clues, testing recognition and quick thinking.
Fashion Show
A team-based fashion presentation combining models, costumes, theme, music and storytelling.
Folk Dance — NACHLEVE
A traditional dance showcase celebrating India's diverse folk cultures through choreography, costumes, music and cultural storytelling.
Gaming — Esports (BGMI & Free Fire)
A competitive esports tournament featuring BGMI and Free Fire. Teams compete through official tournament formats with registered players and strict anti-cheating regulations.
Hindi Duet — CORDS UNITED
A two-performer Hindi vocal competition focused on harmony, vocal quality and presentation. Participants can perform with live instruments or permitted backing tracks.
Hindi Group Song — SUR-SANGAM
A group Hindi singing competition where teams showcase vocal coordination, musical arrangement and stage presentation.
Hindi Solo — ARYA
A solo Hindi singing competition testing vocal ability, pitch, rhythm, expression and lyrical clarity.
Lift League
An individual strength challenge focused on deadlift performance and valid repetitions.
Match Made On Campus
A pair-based coordination challenge built around teamwork and communication, progressing through elimination rounds and a final challenge.
Mindflick: Guess the Scene
A visual and pop-culture challenge where participants identify scenes, characters, dialogues, music or visual clues. Multiple rounds test observation, memory and quick thinking.
Monologue
A solo theatrical performance where one participant portrays a character or communicates a story through dialogue and expression.
Musical Chair
A classic elimination game involving music, movement and lightning-fast reactions.
Nukkad Natak
A street-play competition focused on storytelling and delivering a meaningful message through live performance, creativity and team coordination.
Pass the Hoop
A teamwork and coordination challenge where participants pass a hoop through the entire team without breaking their connection.
Professor's Got Talent
A special talent showcase exclusively for faculty members, giving professors an opportunity to present their talents.
Rise & Push
A physical endurance challenge based on push-ups, where participants compete to complete the maximum valid repetitions.
Sky Float
A fun coordination challenge combining balloon control with cup stacking.
Smash Showdown
A fast-paced team sporting challenge focused on quick reactions, coordination and competitive play.
Solo Dance
An individual dance performance open to different dance styles and music choices. Participants are evaluated on execution, choreography, expressions and stage presence.
Spray Nation
A collaborative live-art challenge where teams transform a blank surface into a creative artwork based on an on-the-spot theme.
Stage Play
A theatrical production involving acting, storytelling and stage coordination. Teams present a Hindi or bilingual play within the prescribed performance duration.
Strong Arm Showdown
A one-on-one arm-strength challenge (arm wrestling) where participants compete through successive elimination rounds.
The Big Reveal
An open talent showcase giving participants a short platform to present their unique abilities and entertain the audience.
Warrior's Pull
A team-based strength and coordination challenge (tug of war) where teams compete head-to-head while following safety and referee instructions.
Western Dance — RAZMADAZ
A high-energy western group dance competition featuring choreography, formations, synchronization and stage presence.
Register for ZEST 2K26
Instant entry QR generation, secure Razorpay verification, and free all-access passes for all informalz games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate?
Enrolled students from any recognized college or university. A valid student ID card must be presented for physical campus check-in.
How does the 100% Free Informalz pass work?
All 16 informal games (Tug of War, Arm Wrestling, Minute to Win It, Open Mic, etc.) are completely free. You can choose any number of events with ₹0 entry.
Is Star Night concert entry included?
Yes. All registered event participants and pass holders with an entry QR code are admitted to the Day 2 Kanika Kapoor Star Night concert arena.
Can I register on-spot at the campus?
Yes. Fast-Track On-Spot Registration desks will be operational at the main gate, accepting both cash and UPI payments.
Venue & Getting Here
Campus Venue
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth Campus
Nachauli, Jasana Road, Old Faridabad,
Faridabad, Haryana – 121002, India
Sector 28 Metro Station
Violet Line (Delhi Metro). Frequent e-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and university transport run directly from Sector 28 Metro Station to the campus gates.