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BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar, successfully hosted SPECTRA 2026, its Annual Inter-School Cultural and Academic Fest, transforming the campus into a dynamic hub of learning, creativity, and cultural vibrancy. The three-day extravaganza brought together students from a wide range of schools and institutions, celebrating academic brilliance alongside artistic expression and youthful energy.

The fest opened on an energetic note with the inauguration of the much-anticipated YOLO Flea, which quickly emerged as one of the biggest crowd-pullers of SPECTRA 2026. Drawing an overwhelming response from students and visitors alike, the flea set the tone for a festival marked by enthusiasm and innovation. Guided by the Cultural Committee, BGU students demonstrated exceptional organisational skills, ensuring seamless execution as the campus buzzed with parallel academic contests, cultural showcases, and inter-college main-stage performances across multiple venues.

Highlighting the ethos of the festival, Prof. Lopamudra Nayak, Chairperson of the Cultural Committee at Birla Global University, said, “SPECTRA is a reflection of our commitment to holistic education, where academic excellence goes hand in hand with creativity, cultural expression, and experiential learning. The fest serves as a vibrant platform for cultural blending, bringing together diverse traditions, ideas, and talents, and fostering a spirit of unity and shared celebration among the youth.”

The flagship school-level academic competitions formed a strong intellectual backbone of the fest. Events such as Case Com for Management, B-Quiz for Commerce, Unfiltered for Communication, Voice of the World Economy for Economics, Campus Carnage for Applied Sciences, and Robomania for Technology and Engineering challenged participants to think analytically, collaborate across disciplines, and apply creative problem-solving skills in competitive settings.

Complementing the academic rigour were electrifying inter-college cultural performances that kept audiences thoroughly engaged. Main-stage events including Solo Dance, Group Dance, Solo Singing, Nukkad Natak, and Ramp Walk provided an expressive platform for students to showcase their talent, creativity, and cultural diversity, adding colour and excitement to each day of the fest.

One of the standout moments of SPECTRA 2026 was the high-octane DJ Night held on 5 February 2026, featuring DJ Tushar. The event transformed the university campus into a pulsating musical arena, with energetic beats, dynamic lighting, and enthusiastic student participation creating an immersive and unforgettable experience.

The celebrations reached a grand finale with a spectacular Star Night, headlined by renowned Bollywood playback singer Nikhita Gandhi. Her soulful renditions of popular Bollywood hits mesmerised the audience, filling the air with melody and marking the perfect crescendo to the three-day celebration.

SPECTRA 2026 concluded on an emphatic high, reaffirming Birla Global University’s unwavering commitment to nurturing academic excellence, creativity, cultural enrichment, and holistic student development through inclusive, engaging, and student-centric campus initiatives.