SMSOTSAV-2026

The School of Management Sciences, Lucknow successfully organized its six-day annual fest SMSOTSAV’26 from 16 February to 21 February 2026, bringing together enthusiasm, talent, creativity, sportsmanship, and cultural vibrancy on one common platform. The fest witnessed active participation from students of around 20 technical and management institutions from districts including Lucknow, Barabanki, and Varanasi, making it a grand celebration of youth, talent, and togetherness.

A very first segment of the fest was the sports competitions, which were conducted from 16 February to 18 February 2026. Students from various colleges participated with great zeal in different sporting events like Cricket, Football Volleyball, Basket Ball, Tug of War , Riley etc. In the final results, BBD College, Lucknow secured first position in Cricket, Amity College won first place in Football, and SMS Varanasi emerged victorious in Volleyball. The prize distribution ceremony for the sports competitions was graced by Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Girish Chandra Yadav. He distributed prizes to the winners and congratulated them for their achievements.

As the fest progressed, SMSOTSAV’26 also unfolded as a lively celebration of culture and creativity. The fifth evening featured a wide range of technical and cultural performances, including solo singing, group singing, dance performances, mimicry, stand-up comedy, mono acts, and a fashion show. 

The prize distribution ceremony for various competitions of SMSOTSAV’26 was also held during the cultural celebrations. The event was graced by Dr. G.K. Goswami, IPS, Founding Director, Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science, Lucknow, as the Chief Guest. On this occasion, Dr. Chandra Mauli Dwivedi, Hon’ble Member of the Governing Council, SMS Group of Institutions, and Mr. Sharad Singh, CEO and Secretary, SMS Lucknow, also graced the event and distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions.

The grand finale began with a powerful curtain-raiser performance by MTV Hustle fame rap artist Panther. His performance of the popular song “UP Wale” created an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm across the venue.

The excitement reached even greater heights with the arrival of Punjabi music icon Parmish Verma, who delivered a power-packed performance filled with chart-topping hits and unmatched stage energy. 

The event stood as a testimony to the institution’s vision of offering a common platform where students from diverse institutions can come together to learn, compete, perform, and grow.