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KOLKATA | AUGUST 24, 2026: Kolkata’s college community is set for a vibrant run of entrepreneurial, creative and technology-driven events, with several competitions and student festivals scheduled across the city and adjoining areas over the coming weeks.
Among the immediate highlights is Campus Flea 5.0, a student entrepreneurship carnival scheduled to begin on August 25 at 11 AM at The Biryani Canteen, Topsia. The two-day event is expected to bring together student-led start-ups and young entrepreneurs, alongside music, food, shopping and networking opportunities.
UDAAN 2.0 TO BRING BUSINESS AND CREATIVITY TO THE FORE
The UDAAN 2.0 Entrepreneurship & Management Competition will be hosted at the Heritage Institute of Technology in Anandapur from August 26 to 27. The multi-day student competition will focus on business acumen, management skills and creative problem-solving. Entry is listed at ₹500.
DESIGN STUDENTS PREPARE FOR MAKE-A-THON
Creative minds will have another opportunity to showcase their skills at Make-a-thon, scheduled for August 29 at 11 AM at Techno Main Salt Lake, Sector V.
The one-day design sprint is aimed at college students interested in hands-on creative challenges and rapid design development. Registration is required through the Figma Kolkata community.
INTER-COLLEGE COMPETITIONS AHEAD
Looking further into September, Discoveria Season 2 is scheduled for September 25 in the Kalyani Campus region along the Barrackpore–Kalyani Expressway. The inter-college event will feature a combination of talent and technical competitions, with entry listed at ₹250.
Meanwhile, technology enthusiasts will be turning their attention to HackNex Season 2, a 24-hour hackathon scheduled for September 25–26 at JIS College of Engineering. The engineering and product-development challenge is open to college students, with free registration listed.
AAROHAN ALSO ON THE STUDENT RADAR
Students are also keeping an eye on Aarohan, the flagship festival associated with Scottish Church College. The event is expected to feature multiple tiers of competitions spanning areas such as finance, gaming and debate, with further details and updates available through its official event hub.
With entrepreneurship, technology, design, entertainment and competitive skills all finding space on the calendar, Kolkata’s student community appears poised for a busy and energetic festival season.
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