Fest

Manoeuvre 2026, the Intra-University IT Fest
Date: 24 August 2026
Manoeuvre 2026, the Intra-University IT Fest of Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology, was successfully conducted over a span of seven days, bringing together students in a vibrant cele-bration of technology, creativity, innovation and competition. The fest, themed “Hack the Fu-ture,” featured 10 diverse events designed to challenge participants through technical skills, problem-solving, strategy, creativity and teamwork. More than 350 students participated across 8 competitive factions, creating an energetic atmosphere of healthy competition throughout the week. The fest was inaugurated with an insightful address by Mr. Sridhar TR, Fractional CTO & AI/ML Strategy Consultant, Nubes Opus LLC, USA, whose perspec-tives on Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies and the future of innovation set an inspiring tone for the seven-day celebration. His interaction with the students added significant value to the inaugural ceremony and resonated strongly with the theme of “Hack the Future.” Throughout the fest, students actively competed across the events, showcasing their talent, teamwork, creativity and competitive spirit. The Valedictory Ceremony was held on 24 Au-gust 2026 at the A2 Auditorium, Airport Road Campus, with Fr. Anoop Kurian as the Chief Guest, marking the successful culmination of MANOEUVRE 2026. The organising team expresses its sincere gratitude to the Management, Mr. Sridhar TR, Chief Guest Fr. Anoop Kurian, faculty coordinators, judges, student coordinators, volunteers and partic-ipants for their valuable contributions. With its blend of technology, innovation, teamwork and competition, MANŒUVRE 2026 concluded on a memorable note, truly living up to its theme—“Hack the Future.”

Shells 2K26 - National Intercollegiate IT Fest
Date: 13 February 2026
Shells 2K26 – National Intercollegiate IT Fest began at 09:30 AM with a choir invocation at the SKE Auditorium, organized by the Department of Computer Science (PG), Kristu Jayanti Institute of Technology, Kristu Jayanti University. The dignitaries were welcomed and honoured with saplings as a symbol of growth and prosperity, followed by inspiring addresses that motivated students toward innovation and excellence. Participants were then guided to their respective venues by the volunteers and escort team for smooth coordination. The technical and competitive events were conducted successfully throughout the day. The fest concluded with a valedictory ceremony where winners were announced and awarded vouchers.

Inauguration and Valedictory of Manoeuvre 2025 – Technolysium
Date: 16 September 2025
The Inauguration Ceremony of Manoeuvre 2025 was held on 16th September at 9:30 AM in the SKE Auditorium, beginning with a prayer and lamp lighting. Rev. Fr. Dr. Marialal Joseph, in his Presidential Address, stressed the importance of research and innovation, while Mr. Pushkara R S inspired students with insights on adaptability, design thinking, and resilience. The department newsletter Technolysium was also released on this occasion. The Valedictory Ceremony, held on 16th September at 12:00 Noon, featured an address by Dr. R. Kumar, Dean of the School, who appreciated the efforts of students and faculty while emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning. The ceremony concluded with prize distribution, certificate presentation, and acknowledgment of coordinators, marking a memorable closure to Manoeuvre 2025.

Technical Events

  • IT Manager – The Eden’s Architect: 39 participants competed, with 4 advancing further.
  • Web Designing – Weavers of the Web: 40 participants (10 teams), 4 teams progressed to the finals.
  • Coding & Debugging – CodeBug Craftr: 44 participants, 12 qualified for the next round.
  • Graphic Designing & Photography – Neo Eden: Visual Voyage: 42 participants, 11 advanced.
  • Hackathon – InnoHackX : 10 teams (40 participants), 4 teams advanced.
  • Surprise Event – Elysian Cipher: 10 teams (60 participants), 4 teams (24 participants) reached the finale.
  • IT Quiz – Mind Matrix: 60 participants (30 teams), 12 teams qualified, and 6 competed in the grand finale.
  • Gaming – Survivors of Eden: 16 teams, 8 advanced, with the top 8 competing in the final round.

Non-Technical Events

  • Treasure Hunt – Quest of the Lost Land: 50 teams participated, 25 advanced to the finals.
  • Short Film – Frames of Life: Teams presented scripts, storyboards, and final short films judged on creativity, storytelling, and execution.