About the Event
On October 9th, 2026, Maratha Mandir’s Babasaheb Gawde Institute of Management Studies organised PRATIBHA – MMBGIMS Got Talent for the first time to provide students with a platform to showcase their talents, express their creativity, and develop confidence and stage presence. The event was attended by the Director, Dean, 13 faculty members, teaching and non-teaching staff and students from various programmes, including 24 MMS Semester III students, 4 BMS Semester III students, 23 MMS Semester I students, 39 MCA students, and 4 MBA students.
The programme began with an address by Director Dr. Samadhan Khamkar, who encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities for their overall development. This was followed by an address by Dr. Jessica, Cultural Head, who emphasised the importance of recognising and nurturing students’ talents. The event was hosted by Janvi, the student coordinator for PRATIBHA, who welcomed the audience and introduced the programme. The judging panel comprised Dr. Jessica, Ms. Pratiksha, and Ms. Kanchan.
A total of 25 participants enthusiastically participated in the competition, showcasing diverse talents such as acting, storytelling, dance, mime, drama, acting, poetry, singing, shayari, and other creative performances. The competition consisted of three rounds: the Talent Hunt Round, the Ramp Walk Round, and the Question-and-Answer Round. These rounds assessed the participants’ creativity, talent, confidence, personality, stage presence, communication skills, and spontaneity.
Following the three rounds, ten finalists were shortlisted, from whom three winners were selected based on their overall performances. The winners were awarded trophies, hampers, medals, and e-certificates in recognition of their achievements. The remaining participants were also appreciated for their efforts and enthusiasm and received medals and e-certificates as tokens of participation. The judges were invited onto the stage to distribute the prizes and share their appreciation of the participants’ performances, progress, and confidence.
Feedback
The event received an encouraging response, with 25 participants showcasing their talents. As the first edition of PRATIBHA at MMBGIMS, it provided students with an opportunity to overcome stage fear, build self-confidence and enhance their communication, interpersonal, and personality skills. The event promoted creativity, healthy competition and peer appreciation, contributing to students’ holistic development. It concluded on a positive note, celebrating talent and encouraging future participation. The event aligned with PO5 by encouraging students to develop self-confidence, showcase their abilities, interact with peers, and overcome stage fear. It also promoted teamwork, personal growth, and active participation in extracurricular activities.
