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REVA – Fresher Party 2026

Date: 25 September 2026

The Office of Dean, Student Welfare (DSW), GD Goenka University welcomed its newest members at Reva 2026, Freshers’ Day Celebration on 25 September 2026, with the vibrant and nostalgic theme ‘Retro’.

The celebration commenced with a Welcome Address by Prof. (Dr.) Anindita Roy Chowdhury, Associate Dean, Student Welfare, who encouraged the freshers to embrace university life, discover their potential, build meaningful connections, and create memories for a lifetime.

The campus came alive with Classical, Contemporary and Folk Dance, Mime by the Drama Club, and a Band Performance by the Music Club. The much-awaited Freshers’ Title Contest featured Performance, Ramp Walk, and Personality & Jury Interaction rounds, adjudicated by jury members and GDGU alumni, Mr. Harshdeep and Ms. Pratiksha Sharma.

Congratulations to our title winners:

• Mr. & Ms. Fresher: Veer & Purvi
• Mr. & Ms. Talented: Riddak & Aayushi
• Mr. & Ms. Vivacious: Kartik & Astha
• Mr. & Ms. Well Dressed: Mayank & Khanak
• Mr. & Ms. Personality: Bhavishya & Vanshika

Orientation Programme 2026 –Report

Date: 03–07 August 2026

The Orientation Programme 2026, held from 03–07 August 2026, welcomed new students to the University under the theme “The Journey Begins – Thrive. For Life.” The five-day programme introduced students to the academic environment, faculty mentors, campus facilities, ERP/DigiiCampus, student clubs, sports, and various student support services.

The programme also included industry interactions, alumni sessions, career guidance, AI and technology sessions, Universal Human Values, creative activities, and community initiatives. Overall, it helped students connect, learn, explore new opportunities, and begin their university journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

REVA - Fresher's Party 2025

Date: 30 September 2025

REVA, The Fresher’s Fest of the University was held with great energy and enthusiasm on 27 September 2025. The day saw an incredible show of zest and energy as talented freshers across the university came on stage vying for the prestigious trophy of Mr. and Miss Fresher. While cultural performances from seniors to welcome the freshers set the mood for the day, the Freshers amazed one and all with their bold performances. The selected Freshers from school had to go through three rounds of exciting competition which included a Talent Hunt Round, a Ramp Walk Round and a Question & Answer Round.

Our judges for the event were our very own alumni- Sanket Jain, BCA, Batch 2020-23, School of Engineering & Sciences, currently an entrepreneur; Shreya Chopra, B. Com LLB, Batch 2016-21, School of Law, currently working as an Assistant Professor; Rahul Yadav, B. Arch., Batch 2015-20, School of Architecture & Design, currently working as an architect.

The exciting events of the day saw Khushi Nirvan, BBA, Batch 2025-2029, School of Management being awarded Miss Fresher 2025 while Harsh Thakran, BBA, Batch 2025-28. School of Management was awarded Mr. Fresher 2025.

Awards in other exciting categories given on the day included:

• Mr. Personality awarded to Jatin Kumar Bhardwaj, B.Sc. Nursing, Batch 2025-29, School of Nursing
• Ms. Personality awarded to Kairvi Pandey, BA LLB, Batch 2025-30, School of Law
• Mr. Well Dressed, Himang Bhat, B. Sc. Agriculture (Hons.), Batch 2025-29, School of Agricultural Sciences
• Ms. Well Dressed, awarded to Chahat Tiwari, BBA, Batch 2025-29, School of Management
• Mr. Vivacious, awarded to Piyush Sharma, B. Pharmacy, Batch 2025-29, School of Healthcare and Allied sciences
• Ms. Vivacious, Afsheen Khan, MBA, Batch 2025-27, School of Management
• Ms. Talented, awarded to Mainak Chattaraj, B. Tech Aerospace Engineering, Batch 2025-29, School of Engineering & Sciences
• Ms. Talented, awarded to Purvi Agrawal, MA Psychology, Batch 2025-27, School of Liberal Arts

Transcend 2025

Date: 07 May 2025

Transcend 2025: A Fond Farewell

GD Goenka University's Transcend 2025, held April 16-17, bid a heartfelt farewell to its graduating class. The two-day event included school-level send-offs with inspiring speeches, cultural programs, and personalized mementos.

The celebration culminated in a university-wide ceremony featuring a nostalgic video and an address by the Registrar. The highlight was the Award Ceremony, where Devam Srivastava (B.Tech CSE) and Sweta Singh (B.Sc. Agriculture Hons.) were crowned Mr. and Miss Goenkan.

Star Performer Awards recognized contributions to Techno-Cultural events (Sahil Singh Rajput & Nishtha Dhir), Sports (Vinay & Chayasnigdha Nath), and NSS (Anubhav & Sneha Porwal). Each school also honored two students for co-curricular excellence. Student clubs added vibrant performances, and the event concluded with a group photo and refreshments, creating lasting memories for the graduates.

Foundation Day 2024

Date: 21 August 2024

On 21st August 2024, we celebrated our Foundation Day with immense pride and enthusiasm, commemorating the journey and achievements of GD Goenka University. The event was a perfect blend of reflection, celebration, and forward-looking initiatives, highlighting our institution’s legacy and vision for the future.

The celebration began with an inspiring session reflecting on GDGU’s rich history, recounting its milestones and the dedication that has shaped its success. It was a moment to honor the visionaries and efforts that have contributed to making GDGU a center of excellence.

Adding vibrancy to the occasion, our talented students showcased refreshing performances, including cultural dances, melodious musical acts, and thought-provoking skits. Each performance resonated with the values and spirit of our institution, leaving the audience captivated and inspired.

The event concluded on a meaningful note with a plantation drive, symbolizing our commitment to sustainability and nurturing a better future. Faculty, students, and staff came together to plant saplings across the campus, reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship.

Foundation Day 2024 was not just a celebration of our past but a reaffirmation of our dedication to growth and innovation. Here’s to honoring our legacy while building a sustainable and promising tomorrow!

Transcend 2024

Date: 18-19 April 2024

GD Goenka University bade farewell to yet another batch of pass-out students with its farewell program, Transcend, held from 18-19 April 2024. The day saw Schools from all over the University gathering together to celebrate and felicitate students who had graduated from the University. It was a day full of nostalgia and memories as students came together for one last time to meet their peers and teachers before moving on to pursue further courses of future endeavours. Each of the schools of the University organized a final get-together for the students which saw the students being addressed by the respective Dean/Head, followed by cultural performances, experience sharing by the outgoing students and the bestowing of souvenirs with personalized cards with a title for each student. The closing ceremony saw the students being presented with a fun memory-lane video and a Group Photograph with their batchmates and teachers. The second half of the day saw the students and respective deans/heads, faculty and staff come together in the auditorium where they were addressed by the Vice-chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Kim Menezes followed by the highlight of the day -- the award ceremony including the giving of the titles of Mr. & Miss Goenkan, as also the awards for two outstanding performers from each school for overall achievements in Co-Curricular Activities presented by Dean Student Welfare & International Relations, Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Kaushik.

The title of Mr. Goenkan was given to Ravishu Balyan, Bachelor of Pharmacy, School of Health & Allied Sciences and the title of Miss Goenkan went to Divyansha, BA Psychology Honours, School of Liberal Arts.

The day also saw three student leaders who had proved their merit across academics and extracurriculars being awarded with the Star Performer Awards. The winners for the same were:

• Aman Rai, MBA, School of Management
• Manafa Paul Chuka, B. Pharma, School of Medical & Allied Sciences
• Vivek, BBA, School of Management

Additionally, students were also recognized for their contribution to BSA Techno, BSA Sports and the NSS. The achievers recognized for BSA Techno were:

• Dakshyani Rayamajhi, Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Honors), School of Liberal Arts
• Shrish Bharti, , Bachelor of Arts, Economics (Honors), School of Liberal Arts

The achievers recognized for BSA Sports were:

• Seema Gulia, Master of Business Administration, School of Management
• Ankush Sharma, Bachelor of Pharmacy, School of Medical & Allied Sciences

The achievers recognized for NSS were:

• Tushant Kumar, Integrated Bachelor of Technology, Master of Buisness Administration, School of Management
• Smarth Chawla, MBA, School of Management

The awards for outstanding contribution in co-curricular activities from respective Schools are as follows:

• School of Medical & Allied Sciences winners were Abheek Roy, MPH, & Hasan Nanbol Bawa, Master in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Microbiology
• School of Management winners were Devanshi Pasricha, MBA & Trupti Agarwal, MBA
• School of Law winners were Akanksha Kumari, BBA LLB & Aayush Bhardwaj BA.LLB
• School of Engineering & Sciences winners were Mir Arieba, B Sc. Forensics & Akshay Singh Antal, B. Tech ME
• School of Liberal Arts winners were Anushka Rai, BA English Hons. & Gaurav Dawar, Bachelor of Education
• School of Hospitality & Tourism winners were Aneesha Gupta, BHMCT & Ayush Singh Sengar, DiCA
• School of Agricultural Sciences winners were Kanika Raghav, BSc Hons, Agriculture & T Shine Aaron, BSc Agriculture 
• School of Media & Entertainment winners were Vachika Sharma, BAJMC & Mayamiko Sabawo, MAJMC
• UID, United World Institute of Design winners were Angel Bhardwaj, B. Design, Product Design & Jayant Gupta, B. Design, Fashion Design
• Centre of Vocational Studies winners were Sonam Mishra, MBA, & Singh Pulkit Kumar Ashok Kumar, MBA 

The event saw cultural performances by the very talented BSA music club, Saptak, and the dance club, Reverie. The day concluded with a group photograph of all the winners along with the Vice-chancellor, Heads/Deans, faculties and organizing members of the event. The students were given a final night of celebration with refreshments in the student refectory and a musical DJ evening.