JKLU’s BIZVERSE’26 national management fest champions experiential learning, solving real-world problems

Jaipur, October 8, 2026: JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), Jaipur, successfully concluded BIZVERSE’26, its two-day national management fest, held on 5–6 October 2026. The inaugural edition attracted 460 unique participants representing 115 teams, establishing BIZVERSE’26 as a vibrant platform for experiential learning and real-world problem-solving through creativity, technology and competition.
The fest attracted participation from institutions spread across several states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Delhi-NCR and Uttar Pradesh. A notable feature of BIZVERSE’26 was its multidisciplinary participation.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Saurabh Khandelwal, Founder and CEO, DGS Translogistics India Pvt. Ltd., as Chief Guest. Speaking on “From Small-Town Dreams to a Pan-India Enterprise,” he encouraged students to combine ambition with determination and entrepreneurial thinking.
Delivering the inaugural address, Dr. Vijaysekhar Chellaboina, Vice-Chancellor, JKLU, said,” “BIZVERSE’26 reflects JKLU’s commitment to creating learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. By bringing together students from diverse disciplines and institutions, the fest encouraged them to apply knowledge, embrace technology, think creatively and solve real-world business challenges.”
Dr. Sheetal Mundra, Acting Head of JKLU’s Institute of Management, stressed that a platform like BIZVERSE plays a vital role in preparing young people to navigate an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world with confidence.
The two-day fest featured six major competitions -- Biz Quiz, Biz Reel, Meme Marketing, Prompt Battle, Biz Lab and Case Cracker -- centred on business awareness, creativity, artificial intelligence, strategic thinking, decision-making and problem-solving. Open Business Games and two panel discussions titled “Beyond the Classroom: Making Campus Life Count” and “Future Ready: Skills, Mindset and Careers in a Changing World” further enriched the experience.
The competitive results reflected the strong participation of institutions from outside JKLU. Jaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur emerged winner of Meme Marketing, represented by Sanya Goyal, Siya Nowal, Sneha Methi and Tanvi Agarwal, while Poornima University claimed the top position in Prompt Battle, with Prasham Jain, Lakshay Varshney and Vikas Bagla. Vivekananda Global University (VGU) secured the runner-up position in Biz Lab, while Mandsaur University, Madhya Pradesh, finished runner-up in Biz Reel, underlining the competitive strength and inter-institutional character of the fest.
JKLU teams also delivered strong performances across the competitions. Shrey Rawat, Romit Gandhi, Vishal Bansal and Ashutosh Gupta won Biz Lab; Aman Jhanjharia, Aahan and Anijsht Amitanshu won Biz Quiz; Nimit Jain, Pranav Gurjar, Akshat Garg and Lavish Kumawat emerged winners of Biz Reel; while Rashi Lunawat, Esha Bafna and Rashi Loya secured the top position in Case Cracker.
The fest concluded with a valedictory session graced by Dr. Shrikant Baldi, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary, Himachal Pradesh, as Chief Guest. BIZVERSE’26 concluded as a celebration of experiential learning and inter-institutional engagement, bringing together business, technology, creativity and young talent on a common platform to Think, Strategize, Compete and Lead.