“IGNITE 2026”
ASBM University is excited to present IGNITE’26 – The ASBM Talent Fest, scheduled for Jan 30th and 31st, 2026, on our dynamic campus. This annual event highlights young talent in management and culture, promoting professionalism, creativity, and friendship.
IGNITE has become one of the leading cultural festivals in the country, featuring two days of non-stop entertainment. Attendees can enjoy a diverse array of activities, including mesmerizing dance performances, fashion shows, and thought-provoking management games that challenge the brightest minds. The festival transforms ASBM University into a lively carnival, brimming with energy and excitement.
With over 1500 students expected from Odisha and across the nation, this is an excellent opportunity for networking and gaining visibility. Join us for a weekend filled with fun, creativity, and a celebration of talent at IGNITE’26!
DAY 1 SCHEDULE (30 Jan 2026)
| Sl. No. | Activities | Faculty – Staff Mentors & Student Volunteer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inaugural (Venue & Dais Management) Open Air Theatre 5.00 PM – 6.00 PM |
Prof. Rutuparna Dash, Prof. Jharashri Paikaray, Prof. Diptimayee Samal Bouquet, Lamp & Memento Anchoring Script – Prof. Emily Pandey Anchor – Jignyasa Nayak (MBA 1st Year) |
| 2 | Receiving Guests & Judges | Prof. Eireine L Rout, Prof. Premananda Ranasingh |
| 3 | BGMI Central Auditorium 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM |
Prof. Golakh Ku. Behera, Prof. Anita Swain Students – Satyajit Mohanty (MBA 2nd Yr), Faizan Khan (MBA 1st Yr), Ista Charan Pradhan (BCA 3rd Yr) |
| 4 | Voice of IGNITE Open Air Theatre 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM |
Prof. Rutuparna Dash, Prof. Jyotirmayee Mohanty, Prof. Bani Prasad Mali Students – Pratyusa Tripathy (BA Eng 3rd Yr), Tanushree Karmakar (BBA 3rd Yr) |
| 5 | Markfest Lyceum 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM |
Prof. Pratap Ku. Pati, Prof. Diptimayee Samal Students – Anamika Tripathy (MBA 2nd Yr), Arpita Das (MBA 1st Yr) |
| 6 | Modern Art Class Room (C-5) 11.00 AM – 1.00 PM |
Prof. Ananya Mishra, Prof. Monalisha Dash Students – Abhisekh Pati (MBA 2nd Yr), Subham Giri (B.Com 3rd Yr) |
| 7 | Beat Boxing Central Auditorium 4.00 PM – 6.00 PM |
Prof. Hari Narayan Sahoo, Prof. J. Sai Mohini Students – Milan Raj Nagdev (BBA 3rd Yr), Akshat Pandey (BBA 3rd Yr) |
| 8 | War of Bands Open Air Theatre 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM |
Prof. Ajit Sabat, Prof. Bani Prasad Mali, Prof. Pratap Ku. Pati, Prof. Prarthana Mishra Students – Sameer Kumar Sahoo (MBA 1st Yr), Omkar Patel (BBA 3rd Yr) |
| 9 | Free Fire Lyceum 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM |
Prof. Rasheswari B Ray, Prof. Sanjeev Tripathy Students – Subhajit Mohanty (MBA 1st Yr), Archit Sharma (BCA 3rd Yr), Sambhu Gopal Mishra (MBA 2nd Yr) |
| 10 | Sangam Band 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM |
Prof. Saroj Ku. Bishey, Prof. Ajit Sabat, Prof. Diptimayee Samal, Prof. Jharashri Paikaray, Prof. Roopashri Sahoo, Prof. Pratap Ku. Pati, Mr. Hemant Nayak Students – Soumyajit Pattanayak, Omkar Patel, Abhishek Pati, Jigyasa Nayak, Sameer Sahoo, Anamika Tripathy |
Additional Responsibilities
Registration:
Prof. Pratap Ku. Pati, Prof. Monalisha Dash
Control Room:
Incharge: Prof. Jibendu Kumar Mantri
Co-Incharge: Prof. Ajit Sabat, Prof. Prarthana Mishra
Student: Rituparna Saho (BBA 3rd Yr)
Help Desk:
Prof. Ashima Das, Prof. Anita Swain
DAY 2 SCHEDULE (31 Jan 2026)
| Sl. No. | Activities | Faculty – Staff Mentors & Student Volunteer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valedictory / Prize Distribution Open Air Theatre 6.00 PM – 7.00 PM |
Prof. Rutuparna Dash, Prof. Golakh Ku. Behera, Prof. Jharashri Paikaray, Prof. Diptimayee Samal, Prof. Ajit Sabat, Prof. Pratap Ku. Pati, Prof. Saroj Ku. Bishey, Mr. Hemant Nayak Bouquet, Memento Anchoring Script – Prof. Emily Pandey Anchor – Jignyasa Nayak (MBA 1st Year) |
| 2 | RAP Competition Central Auditorium 10.30 AM – 1.00 PM |
Prof. Sanjeev Tripathy, Prof. Roopashri Sahoo Students – Milan Raj Nagdev (BBA 3rd Yr), Sachidananda Muduli (MBA 1st Yr) |
| 3 | Let’s Nacho Open Air Theatre / Central Auditorium 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM |
Prof. Rutuparna Dash, Prof. Emily Pandey, Prof. Ajit Sabat, Prof. Bani Prasad Mali Students – Susreeta Rout (MBA 2nd Yr), Amrita Jena (MBA 2nd Yr), Akshat Pandey (BBA 3rd Yr), Sangeeta Garnaik (MCA 2nd Yr) |
| 4 | Quiz Lyceum 10.30 AM – 1.30 PM |
Prof. Eireine L Rout, Prof. Golakh Ku. Behera, Prof. Rasheswari B Ray Students – Aditya Viswakarma (BBA 3rd Yr), Ashutosh Sahu (MBA 1st Yr) |
| 5 | Treasure Hunt Throughout the Campus 11.30 AM – 12.45 PM |
Prof. Ananya Mishra, Prof. Monalisha Dash Students – Piyush Parishruta Patnaik (MBA 2nd Yr), Jyoti Prakash Mishra (MBA 1st Yr) |
| 6 | Fashion Show Open Air Theatre 4.30 PM – 6.00 PM |
Prof. Emily Pandey, Prof. Prarthana Mishra, Prof. Diptimayee Samal Students – Rafia Parveen (MBA 1st Yr), Jaganath Sabat (MBA 2nd Yr) |
| 7 | Fun Fair (Both Days) 10.30 AM – 5.30 PM |
Prof. Harinarayan Sahoo, Prof. Ashima Das Students – Amrita Jena (MBA 2nd Yr), Stita Pragyana Sahoo (MBA 1st Yr) |
| 8 | DJ Night Open Air Theatre 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM |
Prof. Saroj Ku. Bishey, Prof. Ajit Sabat, Prof. Diptimayee Samal, Prof. Jharashri Paikaray, Prof. Roopashri Sahoo, Prof. Pratap Ku. Pati, Mr. Hemant Nayak Students – Soumyajit Pattanayak, Omkar Patel, Abhishek Pati, Jigyasa Nayak, Sameer Sahoo, Anamika Tripathy |
IGNITE Poster
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IGNITE Brochure
“Discover all the thrills lined up for IGNITE’24!” Get detailed insights into the events, schedules, and activities of this year’s fest.
Invitation Form
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REGISTER NOW!
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Contact
Dr. Rutuparna Dash
Sr. Asst. Professor
+91-8249921358
rutuparna.dash@asbm.ac.in
Sr. Asst. Professor
+91-8895363191
saroj.bishey@asbm.ac.in
Asst. Professor
+91-9124002725
ajit.sabat@asbm.ac.in
Asst. Professor
+91-6371910226
jhrashri.paikray@asbm.ac.in
Asst. Professor
+91-7327003545
diptimayee.samal@asbm.ac.in
Asst. Professor
+91-9437137022
pratap.pati@asbm.ac.in