MAGNUS 2026 Brings Students Together at NMIMS Hyderabad

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Hyderabad successfully concluded MAGNUS  2026, its flagship inter-collegiate management and cultural fest, following two days of academically  rigorous competitions, professional simulations, sustainability-led challenges, and cultural showcases.  Organised by student clubs and committees, the fest brought together participants from institutions across  the country, reinforcing NMIMS Hyderabad’s focus on experiential learning, leadership development, and  industry relevance. 

Day 1 commenced with a formal inauguration ceremony that marked the official opening of the fest. Key  events included Game of Brands: Eco Edition, organised by Mark8Inc in collaboration with  Earthwise, where teams presented sustainability roadmaps addressing ESG challenges and SDG  alignment. Team Narmians emerged as winners, followed by Voltedge and Green Capitalist. The event  was judged by Sabyasachi Bhanja and Karishma Lokhandwala. 

Another major highlight, Behind the Brand, conducted by Intellectia, tested consumer research and  brand decoding skills through a two-round format. Team Do Duni Chaar secured first place, followed by  Strategizers, and Team Mukarami along with Team Visionary Vortex. The entrepreneurship-focused  ORIGINX 2.0 Grand Finale, organised by Acadmium and judged by Dr. Umakanta Nayak, concluded  with Opulent Pour as winners, followed by The Dawns and Jaba Solutions. 

The human resources domain featured People Ops: The Ultimate Change Management Challenge,  conducted by HRizon and judged by Md. Naveed Sheikh and Ms. Sangeetha Pillai, with Team  HRevolution emerging as winners. Day 1 concluded with cultural performances organised by Nirvana,  adding a vibrant close to the proceedings. 

Day 2 featured high-impact competitions across mentorship, operations, and finance, culminating in the  closing ceremony and award distribution. A key highlight was Mentorship Trifecta, conducted by  Inspire, a three-round challenge testing strategy, collaboration, and quick thinking. The event was  evaluated by Varshini Reddy (MARS), Sarang Date (JPMorgan Chase & Co.), along with faculty  mentor Dr. Showkat Busru. Team Code Breakers emerged as winners, followed by Team Arohan and  Team Artha. 

The operations-focused Ship ’N’ Route, organised by Operencia, assessed teams on global logistics and  supply chain decision-making, with Team Dawn securing first place. From the finance and fintech  domain, Beyond the Wall Street, conducted by Finnacle, concluded with Team Artha as winners,  followed by Eduproff and Visionary Vortex. 

MAGNUS 2026 was supported by a strong network of partners and sponsors, including Unstop, Red  Bull, Wow! Momo, Wow! Noodles, Domino’s Pizza, Sweet Karam Coffee, Belgian Waffle Co.,  NetElixir x Udaan, and Oddy, whose support contributed to the successful execution of the fest. 

MAGNUS 2026 concluded with the closing ceremony and award distribution, celebrating student  achievement, competitive excellence, and collaborative learning demonstrated over the two-day fest. 

Collectively, MAGNUS 2026 highlighted NMIMS Hyderabad’s commitment to holistic education by  integrating academic rigour, professional relevance, sustainability consciousness, and cultural  engagement.