CGC University, Mohali successfully organized Arthashastra 2026, a flagship management fest designed to cultivate strategic thinking, leadership acumen, and real-world business competencies among students. The event emerged as a vibrant platform for intellectual exchange, experiential learning, and inter-college collaboration.
Bringing together over 450 students from prestigious institutions such as Chandigarh University, Chitkara University, Amity University, RIMT University, and MCM DAV College, Chandigarh, among others, the fest witnessed enthusiastic participation across a diverse spectrum of academic disciplines.
Arthashastra 2026 featured an engaging lineup of 16 meticulously curated events, including the CEO Challenge, Pitch Deck Showdown, Ad Mad Show, Reelpreneur, Boardroom Live, and Market Mystery Challenge. These competitions were thoughtfully designed to simulate real-world business scenarios, enabling participants to demonstrate analytical thinking, creativity, and decision-making under pressure.
The event stood out for its emphasis on experiential learning, offering students hands-on exposure through activities such as business simulations, group discussions, branding challenges, and entrepreneurial pitching. It served as a powerful medium to enhance communication skills, leadership capabilities, and collaborative thinking, while also encouraging innovation and ethical business practices.
Top-performing institutions, including Amity University, RIMT University, SD College, Mata Gujri College, along with CGC University, Mohali and CGC Landran, were recognised for their exceptional performance, with cash prizes of up to ₹50,000 awarded to winning teams.
The outcomes of Arthashastra 2026 were both academic and transformative. Participants significantly enhanced their problem-solving abilities, gained practical insights into business dynamics, and showcased remarkable creativity through events like Creative Canvas and Story Craft. The fest also fostered teamwork, adaptability, and a competitive spirit aligned with contemporary industry expectations.
Arthashastra 2026 concluded as proof of the evolving landscape of management education, where innovation, collaboration, and practical exposure converge. The event not only empowered students with future-ready skills but also reinforced CGC University’s vision of creating industry-ready leaders equipped to excel in a dynamic global environment.
