NEEV 2023

The grandeur of NEEV 2023, the third-largest annual corporate and cultural B School festival in the nation is hosted by Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development which commenced with the Theme Launch in January this year. This year's theme, 'Exuberance,' set the tone to celebrate boundless enthusiasm and vivacity that propels us forward. The esteemed Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Amol Parashar, renowned for his portrayal of Chitvan Sharma in the web series TVF Tripling and the iconic Bhagat Singh in Shoojit Sircar's acclaimed Sardar Udham. Arya Salvi graced the event with a captivating performance.

NEEV unfolded on the 16th, 17th and 18th of February 2024, attracting participants from 40+ top B-schools across India. The festival showcased a dynamic blend of intellectual business games and a diverse array of cultural events. Pre-NEEV activities kicked off the celebratory atmosphere with lamp lighting and a cake cutting ceremony attended by the Director Dr. Netra Neelam, Deputy Director Dr. K. Rajagopal and faculty mentors.

Throughout the three days, a myriad of informal games such as Mystery Chemistry, Beg Borrow Steal, Commentary Box and Squid Game engaged attendees, complementing the rigorous tests of analytical and business skills. Evenings sparkled with sensational performances, making the campus vibrant and lively. The colorful and entertaining schedule comprised of 32+ events and activities.

NEEV 2023 engaged sponsorships from more than 90 prominent brands and businesses, starting with our Title Sponsor - IDFC FIRST Bank, our Co-Sponsors - Carrera and Noventiq followed by our Associate Sponsors - Nyati Group, SBI and Varun Beverages. We are proud to collaborate with our exclusive partners- Amara Raja, Colorbar, Lotus Botanicals, Tata Capital, Haldirams, JioSaavn, Funskool, NOISE, Plum Body Lovin’, Lotte, Dukes India, Pintola, Nestle, Bonkers Corner, Pizza Hut etc.

Business games in different domains of management – Kotler Kaun (Marketing) Presented by IDFC FIRST Bank, Synchronize (Human Resources) - Presented by PersolKelly India, Moneypoly (Finance) - Presented by Tata Capital, Operatio- Presented by Opel Lifts (Operation), Cipher (Business Analytics), and Gridlines – Presented by Avishkar Realty (Infrastructure Management) brought forth talent from all around the country.

Augustus, Presented by IDFC FIRST Bank and Duke India as the official Apparel partner, was the hunt for the best student manager and the flagship event of NEEV which also ended on a high note with brilliant contenders, eminent dignitaries, and faculty. An array of interesting and uniquely curated rounds was organized which assessed the abilities of participants in all the fields and brought their skills to light. The winner received the highest cash prize in NEEV and one of the most significant prizes offered at any business school.

Atlantis Diaries – the celebrity talk show event saw prominent personalities including - Mr. Mukesh Rishi – Producer and Actor, Mr. Arjun Aneja - Actor, Mr. Virrag Joshi – President and CEO at Devyani International Limited and Ms. Anuradha Biswal – Track and Field Athlete (Gold medalist at South Asian Games). Students and the leaders of tomorrow gained valuable insights from the experiences shared by the stalwarts. It was an enriching session as all the guests had different stories to share and each one of them was inspiring. The guests with diverse backgrounds made Atlantis Diaries a hit and the takeaways were immense.

Verve -Presented by Tata Capital: The spectacular dance face-off featured mesmerizing performance that the audience and the performers, who illuminated the stage with their artistic and skillful moves, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone present.

Panache, the fashion show, presented remarkable runway displays that included collaborative showcases with renowned brands such as Westside.

The competitions were followed by brilliant performances by artists like Sabali the Band, Nikhil D’Souza, The Lost Fireflies and VDJ Shaan. Over the course of all three days, the musical performances infused an electrifying vibe, resonating with the audience who thoroughly enjoyed the diverse and captivating tunes. The atmosphere created by the music contributed to the overall success of NEEV, making it a triumph in the realm of entertainment. An immense amount of footfall was attracted to experience these captivating spectacles.