Jalandhar November 11 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar once again proved that when it comes to the cultural events and exhibiting the art in its peek form, it stands inconquerable and can be beaten by nobody. The college has proudly won the Inter-zonal Youth festival championship trophy for the 25th time in row by scoring 146 points. It is worth mentioning here that GNDU, Amritsar organises Youth Festival each academic year in order to provide a platform to the students to exhibit their talent and recognise their hidden talent. In the academic session 2025-26, the Inter Zonal Youth Festival took place from 7 – 9th November 2025.
With their exceptional and excellent performances, along with the Championship trophy, the college proudly won Music, Literary, Fine Arts, Folk, Theatre trophies as well.
During Inter Zonal Youth Festival, ACFA bagged 1st position in 20 items
During Inter Zonal Youth Festival, ACFA bagged 1st position in 20 items – Folk Orchestra, Classical Instrumental (Percussion), Group Bhajan, Group Song, Clay modelling, Collage Making, Elocution (Punjabi), Debate(English), Classical Dance, Choreography, Folk Song, Skit, Rangoli, General Dance, Geet/Ghazal, Vaar Singing, Classical Vocal Western Vocal (Solo & Group) and Western Instrumental (Solo); 2nd prize in 6 items – Gidha, Kawishri, On the Spot Painting, One Act Play, Phulkari, Poster Making and 3rd prize in 2 items – Elocution (English) and Mime.
Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra sharing her ecstasy on this victory said that the college has been maintaining its legacy of giving best performances in Youth Festival for more than two decades now. She gave the credit of this victory to the infinite support provided by Dr. Sushma Paul Berlia, President, Apeejay Education, to whom she expressed her humble gratitude for without her farsightedness, able leadership and support in each and every way, this victory won’t have been possible and Dr. Stya Paul (Founder Chairman) whose vision has led the college on this path.
Dr. Dhingra also congratulated the students who had worked hard day and night and whose consistent efforts bearedthis sweet fruit of victory. She acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Arun Mishra (Cultural Advisor at College) and Dr. Amita Mishra (Dean, Youth Festival) and their mentors for guiding the students for Youth Festival and this historical moment.