Transcend

Transcend Transcend

Transcend is SIBM Pune’s management-and-cultural fest, carrying a 30-year Symbiosis legacy. ‘Last Man Standing’, Strategia and the Bohemian Rhapsody band battle headline; past stages have held Alia Bhatt, Divine, KK and Benny Dayal.

Run by: Transcend Co-Curricular Team, SIBM Pune
Colleges: Top B-schools (IIMs, XLRI, FMS, NITIE, SPJIMR, others)
Region: West
Founded: Early 1990s
Usually in: January
Edition: NA
Contact Details: SIBM Pune, Symbiosis Knowledge Village, Lavale, Pune 412115.
Institution: SIBM Pune (Symbiosis)
Website: https://transcend.sibmpune.edu.in
Instagram: @transcend.sibm
History & Origin:

Annual management + cultural fest of SIBM Pune. 30+ year legacy (Symbiosis). Title sponsor often Acer (2025). Flagship: Last Man Standing (individual B-school comp, Rs 1.5-2.5 lakh prize).

Flagship Events

Last Man Standing, Strategia, Bohemian Rhapsody (Battle of Bands), Tamasha (Nukkad Naatak), Punchline Series (stand-up), Mr & Ms Transcend, Sunburn Campus (DJ night), Swing N Sync (dance)

Past Performers

Alia Bhatt, Mohit Chauhan, Divine, KK, Benny Dayal, Ritviz, Ash King, Zaeden, Sunburn Campus DJs. Stand-up: Anubhav Singh Bassi, Rahul Subramanian, Abhishek Upmanyu, Sahil Shah, Kumar Varun, Nishant Suri

Talent Stories:

Stand-up booking history is one of India’s best for college fests — Bassi/Rahul Subramanian/Upmanyu all played here pre-stardom.

Sponsors & Partners:

Acer (title 2025), Coca-Cola, IKEA, Nestle, JIOSaavn, Uber, Audi, Paytm, AB InBev, Mother Dairy, HP, SBI, Canara Bank, WYB, GroupMe (Microsoft)

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