Bengaluru, March 25, 2025: Alliance University successfully concluded its three-day inter-university Techno-Cultural and Sports Fest, Alliance ONE 3.0, celebrating innovation, creativity, and sustainability. In its third edition, this premier national festival welcomed over 140 institutions and more than 450 teams, bringing together over 2,700 participants from across India. Some of the prominent institutions that participated were IIT Bangalore, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), St. Joseph’s University, Acharya Institute of Technology, NSB (National School of Business), Yenepoya University, and many more. The event encouraged a vibrant atmosphere of diversity and collaboration.
Alliance ONE 3.0 showcased a diverse range of competitions, providing students with an exceptional platform to demonstrate their skills and creativity. With a prize pool exceeding INR 20 lakhs, the festival honoured winners across multiple categories. The event was inaugurated by renowned actor and playback singer Andrea Jeremiah.
Every year, Alliance ONE is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing Alliance University’s commitment to global sustainability. The festival brought together a diverse range of schools within the university, including the Alliance Schools of Business, Applied Engineering, Advanced Computing, Performing, Visual & Creative Arts, Design, Law, Liberal Arts & Humanities, and Alliance Ascent College.
The event showcased a variety of competitions highlighting each school’s expertise. Notably, ANVAYA VIKSIT (School of Applied Engineering) featured challenges in smart cities, renewable energy, and robotics. SRIJAN (School of Design) presented a fashion show emphasizing upcycling and sustainable creativity. VIDHISAMVESAH (School of Law) hosted a prestigious Youth Parliament and Moot Court competition focused on national policies and reforms. MANTHAN (School of Liberal Arts & Humanities) organized an inter-university debate and quiz competition. CHATURANGA (School of Business) tested strategic skills in finance, marketing, HR, and management. SANSKRITI (School of Performing Arts) celebrated artistic expression through dance and music. SASTRA (School of Advanced Computing) held national-level coding and gaming tournaments. Finally, ATHLOS (Department of Student Support Services) offered competitive sports events, including football, basketball, cricket, volleyball and games.
The festival provided a unique platform for students from diverse disciplines to collaborate on innovative and sustainable solutions to global challenges. Participants engaged in interdisciplinary problem-solving, cultural exchange, and sportsmanship, promoting a spirit of progress and global impact.
Dr. B. Priestly Shan, Vice-Chancellor of Alliance University, emphasized the university’s dedication to sustainability, stating, “Alliance ONE is more than a festival, it is a movement toward a sustainable and inclusive future. As a founding member of PACT 2030, we are committed to the United Nations SDGs. This platform empowers young minds to collaborate, innovate, and drive change for a better world. We are pleased with the festival’s success and look forward to strengthening our partnerships in the future. Our goal is to raise awareness among the next generation about the importance of sustainability.”
“Over the past three days, we have hosted a series of events spanning diverse disciplines, uniting some of the brightest minds of our generation in pursuit of a cause far greater than ourselves-building a better world for future generations, with the Sustainable Development Goals at its core. As the President of the Student Governing Council (SGC), we had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the dedication and meticulous planning that went into curating these events, as well as the insightful discussions and groundbreaking ideas that emerged from them. The immense effort invested has laid a strong foundation, and we are confident that we will return with an even grander and more impactful edition in the future. True progress requires us to plant the seeds of change, even if we may never sit under the shade of the trees they become. It is our responsibility to ensure that those who come after us inherit a world that is BIGGER, BETTER, and BOLDER” says Mr. Rakshith Kumar C and Ms. Divya Bisht, President, SGC at Alliance University.
Distinguished professionals from academia, industry, and the arts evaluated the competitions, providing invaluable insights to participants. Winners from the 50+ events were awarded for their outstanding performances, with a total prize pool exceeding INR 20 lakhs. Participants from various renowned institutions showcased exceptional talent and emerged winners across various categories. Under Anvaya Viksit, winners included Vemana Institute of Technology, BMS College of Engineering, and KLE Technology University. In Srijan, top honours were awarded to DG Vaishnav School of Management, Karnatak Lingayat Education Society’s College of Business Administration, Global Institute of Business Studies, Yenepoya University, Sapient College, and St. Francis College (Dtribe). For Vidhisamvesah Vellore Institute of Technology and BMS College of Law secured accolades. The Manthan category saw winners from RV College of Engineering, Yenepoya University, RV University, and St. Joseph’s University. In Chaturanga, winning institutions included CMS B-school Jain, XIME Bangalore, NSB Academy, Mount Carmel College, Acharya Institute of Technology, VIT Vellore, KLE CBALC Belgaum, and Yenepoya University Mangalore, with Acharya Institute of Technology also clinching the title of Best Manager. Sastra had winners from Knowledge Institute of Technology, VEMU Institute of Technology, Hindustan Institute of Technology, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Dayananda Sagar University, GNA University, Paavai Engineering College, Presidency University, Jyothy Institute of Technology, Angadi Institute of Technology, Chanakya University, Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Dr. H.N. National College of Engineering, Christ University (Central Campus), ISBR Business School, and Alliance University.
Under Athlos, top institutions included M.S. Ramaiah Institute, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC), St. Joseph’s University (SJU), IIIT Bangalore, PES Rajarajinagar (PES – RR), Alliance University, Jain Deemed to be University, Christ University (Bannerghatta Campus), Sapient University, RV College of Engineering, CMR College, BMS College, and KLE’s Lingaraj College. In addition to these, many more participants secured victories in various other categories, making the event a true celebration of talent and competitive spirit.
Alliance ONE 3.0 successfully fostered a culture of intellectual exchange, artistic excellence, and competitive spirit, reflecting the dynamism and potential of India’s youth. As the curtains close on this year’s event, Alliance University reaffirms its mission of nurturing future leaders and innovators through collaborative learning and sustainable development.
