Spandan 20262–3 Nov 2026

23rd editionVSJMC · Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies

Spandan2026

संवाद से स्पंदन: The Year of Dialogue. Two days of debate, film, theatre, poetry and a star night, at Delhi's media festival since 2003.

  • 2–3 Nov 2026
  • VIPS-TC, Pitampura
  • 23 events · ₹90,000+ in prizes
Explore & register See the schedule @vipsspandan

Theme 2026

The Year of Dialogue

2 days

23 events · 1 stage

Feel the pulse

स्पंदन means heartbeat.

Spandan is the two-day media festival of VSJMC, bringing together the brightest young minds in media since 2003. Derived from the Sanskrit word for heartbeat, it is the pulse of a generation that doesn't just consume stories: it creates them, challenges them and gives them a new voice.

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Plan your two days

Schedule

Every event across both days, by start time. Tap one for details and registration.
  1. 10 am1 event
  2. 1 pm8 events
  3. 2 pm1 event
  4. 5 pm1 event

Don't miss

Flagship events

The four big stages of Spandan. Media Panchayat is open now; Star Night, Sanskriti and Grand Finale registrations drop soon on @vipsspandan.
Flagship

Day 2 · Tue, 3 Nov

Star Night

Dandiya, folk rhythms and a live DJ under the lights. The night the whole campus turns up.

6 pm – 9 pm Main Lawn

Day 1 · Mon, 2 Nov

Media Panchayat

Policymakers, journalists and students in one room, plus an essay competition that puts your words in front of them.

10 am – 1 pm Auditorium

Day 1 · Mon, 2 Nov

Grand Finale

A student-made theatrical experience, written, directed and produced by students.

5 pm – 7 pm Auditorium

Day 2 · Tue, 3 Nov

Sanskriti

Prastuti’s cultural ramp walk and Kriti’s dance and music. India, in every rhythm.

2 pm – 4 pm Main Lawn

23 ways to compete

All events

Debate, film, theatre, poetry, photography, gaming and more. Open to students from every college.

23 events

Media Panchayat logo
Day 1Flagship
Words

Media Panchayat

10 am – 1 pm Auditorium
₹100 ₹2,500
Vichar Pravah logo
Day 1
Words

Vichar Pravah

1 pm – 5 pm Conference Room
₹100 per head (teams of 2) ₹2,000
Dastan-e-Cinema logo
Day 1
Film

Dastan-e-Cinema

1 pm – 3 pm Video Studio
₹150 per participant ₹5,000
Breaking! The Newsroom Challenge logo
Day 1
Media

Breaking! The Newsroom Challenge

1 pm – 3 pm Auditorium
₹300 per group ₹2,500
Filmy Khoj logo
Day 1
Games & Sport

Filmy Khoj

1 pm – 5 pm Canteen side
Treasure hunt ₹100 per person (teams of 3–6) ₹3,000
Obscura 2026: The Unspoken Dialogue logo
Day 1
Art

Obscura 2026: The Unspoken Dialogue

1 pm – 6 pm Front Lawn
₹300 per team
The Ad Cut logo
Day 1
Film

The Ad Cut

1 pm – 4 pm GDPI Hall
₹150 per person ₹3,000
Mic Drop logo
Day 1
Stage

Mic Drop

1 pm – 5 pm Main Lawn
₹300 Per Head
Spandan Strength Games logo
Day 1
Games & Sport

Spandan Strength Games

1 pm – 4 pm Basketball & Volleyball Court
100
Drishtikon logo
Day 1
Art

Drishtikon

2 pm – 5 pm Vivekananda Hall
₹100
Grand Finale logo
Day 1Flagship
Stage

Grand Finale

5 pm – 7 pm Auditorium
Kala Kriti logo
Day 2
Art

Kala Kriti

10 am – 2 pm Front Lawn
₹150 ₹2,000
Andaaz-e-Alfaaz logo
Day 2
Stage

Andaaz-e-Alfaaz

10 am – 1 pm Vivekananda Hall
₹100 each
Kavyam 2026 logo
Day 2
Words

Kavyam 2026

10 am – 1 pm Conference Room
₹100 Audience- ₹50 Participants ₹3,000
Jaago Re logo
Day 2
Stage

Jaago Re

10 am – 2 pm Main Lawn
₹600 per team ₹5,000
Mock IPL Auction logo
Day 2
Media

Mock IPL Auction

10 am – 2 pm Classroom 311
Franchise team ₹600 per team (2–3 participants) ₹4,000
Kick//Off logo
Day 2
Games & Sport

Kick//Off

10 am – 4 pm GDPI Hall
₹300 ₹7,000
RJXPodcast Hunt logo
Day 2
Media

RJXPodcast Hunt

12 pm – 2 pm Video Studio
₹350 per team
Baazigar 2026 logo
Day 2
Stage

Baazigar 2026

12 pm – 2:30 pm Auditorium
₹200 ₹7,000
Sherlock Holmes: The VIPS Edition logo
Day 2
Games & Sport

Sherlock Holmes: The VIPS Edition

1 pm – 4 pm Vivekananda Hall
₹150 per participant ₹2,000
Sanskriti logo
Day 2Flagship
Stage

Sanskriti

2 pm – 4 pm Main Lawn
Pratibimb logo
Day 2
Film

Pratibimb

2 pm – 4 pm Conference Room
₹500 / ₹300 ₹5,000
Star Night logo
Day 2Flagship
Stage

Star Night

6 pm – 9 pm Main Lawn

About us

The pulse of a generation

Spandan is the two-day media festival of VSJMC, bringing together the brightest young minds in media since 2003. Derived from the Sanskrit word for heartbeat, it is the pulse of a generation that doesn't just consume stories: it creates them, challenges them and gives them a new voice. The 2026 edition takes up the World Economic Forum's theme for the year: The Year of Dialogue.

Vivekananda School of Journalism and Mass Communication, VIPS-TC

Venue

VIPS-TC campus

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, AU Block, Pitampura, Delhi 110034

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