Ahmedabad
Institute of Journalism & Communication (IJC) celebrated its first Media Fest ‘MedWhizz’ at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University (SVGU) campus with over 120 participants from schools, colleges and universities of Ahmedabad on January 6, 2026.
Amid the presence of SVGU Provost Dr. (Prof.) Subhash Brahmbhatt, the marquee event was outlined by the electric presence of students bubbling with great enthusiasm and vibrancy through their participation in Media Quiz, Treasure Hunt, Spot Photography and Open Mic.
All the winners and participants walked out smiling and confidently holding their trophies and certificates making their academic institutions proud of their achievements in the maiden IJC Media Fest.
Students from JG University, LJ University, SVG University, Shanti Business School, St. Xavier’s College, HK Arts College, Sahajanand College, Shreyas Foundation, HB Kapadia, Shri Sanjay Gandhi Vidhyapeeth Motera and Geneva Liberal School made their presence felt. They put on excellent performances in open mic in presence of Ahmedabad’s famous RJ Hardik, sorted through clues to win the treasure hunt and smartly answered the tricky quiz.
However, they best exemplified themselves in capturing the SVGU campus in spot photography contest where they not only captured the campus in various hues & colour but also brought it to life with captions putting expert judges (Advt. & Commercial Photographer Aditi Anjaria and ex-AFP Photo-journalist Sam Panthaky) in a fix to figure out the winner.
The event not only marked the beginning of Media Fest at SVGU on a vibrant note but also reinforced the message of creativity knows no boundary and the participating young minds proved it with their winnings in various segments of the contest. The enthusiastic participation and heartfelt presentations by students were widely appreciated by the judges, guests, dignitaries and audience alike.
All the winners received their trophies and certificates from the respective judges and provost.
SVGU continues to uphold its commitment to holistic education by nurturing cultural awareness, national unity, and creative expression alongside academic excellence.
Winners:
| Contest | Winner | School/College/University |
| Open Mic – Winner | Dhruv Vasant | SVGU |
| Open Mic –Runner Up | Vidhi Chauhan | SVGU |
| Media Quiz – School | Nachiket Contractor | Shreyas Foundation |
| Media Quiz – College | Mustafa Khericha M. and Mustafa Khericha Z. | SVGU |
| Treasure Hunt – School | Taanish Shah, Shaikh Zainul, Nachiket Contractor &Kavy Rami | Shreyas Foundation |
| Treasure Hunt – College | Dhruv Chauhan, Harshit Chudasama, Yagnik Patel&Dev Vora | SVGU |
| Spot Photography -School | Vishwa Nagar | HB Kapadia |
| Spot Photography – College | Himesh Jadav | SVGU |
