Umang

Umang

Started in 2000 by NMIMS students (mascot: ‘Uma’, the cow over the moon), Umang bills itself as Asia’s fastest-growing youth festival. Juhu-ground Pro-Nights have drawn AR Rahman and Deepika Padukone; Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam once took its speaker stage.

Run by: Umang Organising Committee, NMCC (Autonomous), Mumbai
Colleges: 250+ colleges including IITs/IIMs
Region: West
Founded: 2000
Usually in: August
Edition: 24th
Contact Details: SVKM’s NMCC, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400056.
Institution: NMIMS / NMCC (SVKM)
Website: https://nmcollege.in/college-festivals/umang
Instagram: @nmumang
History & Origin:

Started 2000 by NMites. Tagline: ‘Reach for Moo-re…’ with mascot ‘Uma’ (cow jumping over the moon). ‘Asia’s Fastest-Growing Youth Festival’.

Flagship Events

Pro-nights at JVPD Ground (Juhu), Dance/Music/Fashion, Lit events, Sports tie-ins. Outdoor concert-grade venue unusual for college fest.

Past Performers

AR Rahman, Deepika Padukone, Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (speaker)

Talent Stories:

Strong commerce-college network; participants often go on to brand-marketing/agency careers — indirect CULSEC funnel.

Sponsors & Partners:

Lifestyle, edtech, FMCG, fashion brands — strong commercial sponsor base.

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