Chandigarh University wins overall trophy during Youth Festival 2025
Chandigarh: Chandigarh University (CU), Gharuan, has emerged as the overall champion in the 38th Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival 2025 organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. With this, Chandigarh University has successfully qualified for the AIU National Youth Festival to be held from 3rd March to 7th March this year. This is the fourth time that the Chandigarh University team has won the Overall North-Zone AIU Trophy.
- Team CU has won the Overall AIU North-Zone Trophy four times
- 49-member Chandigarh University contingent qualifies for AIU National Youth Festival 2025
49 students of Chandigarh University participated in the festival under various categories. Team CU won the overall trophy with 26 trophies in various categories, which include theatre, dance, music, literature and fine arts. Chandigarh University secured 8 first positions, 5 second positions and 7 third positions including 1st Overall Trophy in Theatre, Dance and Literature, 2nd Overall Trophy in Music and 3rd Overall Trophy in Fine Arts and Procession. A total of 962 students from 21 universities of the Northern region participated in various competitions of Music, Theatre, Fine Arts, Literature and Dance.
Notably, the CU team has been consistent in its performance by winning the Overall Theatre Championship for the last 6 years consecutively. Also, Chandigarh University students have won the Overall Trophy in One-Act Play for the 8th consecutive year in the Northern Region AIU Championship. Chandigarh University Managing Director Jai Inder Singh Sandhu and Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Devinder Singh along with Chandigarh University students received the Overall Trophy during a ceremony held at the campus of PU Chandigarh.
Expressing his happiness over the University’s achievement, Jai Inder Sandhu, MD, Chandigarh University, said, “It is an honour for Chandigarh University to win the overall North Zone AIU Trophy for the fourth time this year. This has been possible only due to the exceptional performance of our talented students. Now that they have qualified for the National Championship, the University community wishes all the participants the very best and looks forward to their outstanding performance.”
Taking pride in nurturing some of the most outstanding talents in theatre, dance and music, Sandhu said, “With an aim to foster new talents in the field of arts and culture and take them to the heights of success, Chandigarh University lays special emphasis on the holistic development of students and enriches them with all the skills required to make their mark in the respective fields. And, as we bask in the glory of this victory, we remain steadfast in our commitment to nurture talent, foster creativity and shape well-rounded individuals who will continue to make significant contributions to society.” About Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ grade university and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be awarded A+ grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers over 109 UG and PG programs in engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce and other fields. It has been awarded as the university with the best placements by WCRC.
