JALANDHAR, October 17, 2026: Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, welcomed its new batch of students with ‘Agaaz 2026’, a freshers’ celebration designed to mark the beginning of their college journey with music, interaction and cultural activities.
Principal Dr Neerja Dhingra welcomed the students and encouraged them to make the most of their college years. She said college life is an important phase in a student’s personal and academic growth, offering opportunities not only to learn but also to build friendships and create lasting memories.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Dhingra emphasised the importance of maintaining a balance between academic responsibilities and participation in co-curricular activities. She said events such as freshers’ celebrations help students become more comfortable in their new environment and develop a stronger connection with college life.
The programme was attended by Hitin Khurana as the Guest of Honour. An alumnus of the college, Khurana is a world record holder and professional dancer known for his work in contemporary dance forms.
Music added to the festive atmosphere with a guitar performance by Vijay from the Department of Applied Arts, drawing an enthusiastic response from the students.
One of the main attractions of the evening was the modelling round, which gave students an opportunity to showcase their confidence and personality on stage.
At the conclusion of the competition, Shreeya was crowned Ms Freshers, while Ekam won the title of Mr Freshers. Raavi received the Ms Stylish title, Ananya was named Ms Beautiful and Ashmeet was awarded the title of Ms Cynosure.
Dr Dhingra congratulated Dr Jagmohan Mago, Dr Manisha Sharma, Dr Monika Anand and Dr Micky Verma for their efforts in organising the programme and appreciated the team for creating an engaging welcome for the new students.
She also encouraged the faculty to continue organising activities that promote student participation and help strengthen interaction beyond the classroom.
The event concluded on a lively note, with students taking part in the celebration and beginning their new academic journey with a sense of enthusiasm and belonging.
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