Events

Mohabbat Ka Shehar is a poetry and musical mehfil featuring RJ Shankyy, with storytelling, songs and reflections on love, life and human connection. BookMyShow lists the Jammu edition at TCB Studio on 19 September at 7:00 PM.

by BookMyShow (organiser not stated)

Doctor-turned-comedian Vinay Bhatia — 75M+ YouTube views, known for relatable takes on middle-class Indian life — brings his stand-up set to TCB Studio nightly at 8 PM from September 20 to 26. Hindi, about 90 minutes, ages 12+. BookMyShow lists showtimes across the full week; confirm your exact night on the ticket page before heading out.

by TCB Studio

The 5th edition of the Jammu Film Festival is scheduled for 28-29 September 2026 at Abhinav Theatre, Canal Road, Jammu. It features curated film screenings, workshops on acting and screenwriting, and folk music and dance performances - a strong draw for students and young creatives.

by Vomedh

Hit stand-up comedy special by Chandigarh-born comedian Pritish Narula, blending sharp Punjabi observational humor, family anecdotes, and relatable life storytelling. Featured tour show in Jammu.

by The Comedy Company & Pritish Narula

Badal Sharma brings a 90-minute Hindi comedy-and-poetry solo to TCB Studio. The BookMyShow listing sets a 16+ age limit; tickets are listed at ₹399.

by Groww Entertainment

BLUNT ft. Onkar is a Hindi stand-up comedy show featuring Onkar Yadav. BookMyShow lists the Jammu edition on 30 October at 6:00 PM, with the venue still to be announced.

by BookMyShow (organiser not stated)

A 60-90 second vertical reel on lawful adoption and child rights under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. The brief accepts either a real-life adoption story or a creative narrative, in Hindi or English, at 720p or better. Note before you start: real-life entries require an adoption registration number, so the creative-narrative route is the open one for most students. Top 10 entries get ₹2,000 each plus recognition on CARA's channels. Closes 31 October at 11:45 PM IST.

by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), Ministry of Women & Child Development, with MyGov

500–600 word essay (English or Hindi) on financial transparency or the role of taxpayers in nation-building. First prize ₹25,000.

by Ministry of Corporate Affairs / Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), via MyGov

A 45-second to one-minute video in English or Hindi, subtitles preferred, on one of four themes: how a chartered accountant has affected your life, an innovative economic idea, or your vision for Viksit Bharat @2047. Upload publicly, tag ICAI's official handle, use #CAViksitBharatKeVishwasniyaSaarthi, then submit the link as a Word or PDF document on MyGov. Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 for the top three, plus Rs 2,000 each for the top 50. AI-generated submissions are prohibited. Worth a look for Jammu's commerce students. Closes 30 September 2026.

by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with MyGov

Make a 30 to 60 second reel on why Census 2027 matters — digital census, self-enumeration, how census data drives planning and inclusive growth, data accuracy and privacy. Post it publicly on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or X, then submit the public URL on MyGov. Prizes are Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 for the top three, plus 20 consolation prizes of Rs 5,000 each. Work must be original and unpublished; AI-generated or substantially AI-assisted entries are barred. Closes 30 September 2026.

by Ministry of Home Affairs with the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (ORGI), and MyGov

Newly opened on 7 August: design a logo and motto for the Central Consumer Protection Authority representing consumer rights, trust, fairness and transparency. The winner takes Rs 25,000 plus a certificate from the Department of Consumer Affairs. Files must be high-resolution JPEG, PNG, SVG or PDF, at least 1000x1000 px, adaptable to digital, print and merchandise, with a concept note of up to 100 words. One catch to plan for: the motto must be submitted in Sanskrit or Hindi, with a justification. Closes 11:45 PM on 5 October 2026.

by Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, with MyGov

MNRE is inviting artists, designers and students across India to design a mural on the theme 'Green India 2047'. The winning design becomes the permanent visual backdrop at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo at Bharat Mandapam. Submissions in JPEG, PNG or PDF; winners must supply layered AI, PSD or CDR source files. First prize ₹5,00,000 — the largest cash prize on any open government design contest right now, and explicitly open to students, not just professional studios.

by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, with MyGov

An open national painting competition on India's fisheries sector and the Blue Economy, marking National Fish Farmers Day 2026. One original painting per entrant in any traditional medium — watercolour, acrylic, oil, poster colour, crayon, charcoal or mixed media — preferably A3 or A4, submitted as a JPEG or PNG under 10 MB with a concept note of up to 150 words. AI-generated and copied artwork is not accepted. The top 30 paintings receive Department of Fisheries certificates and may be showcased across its campaigns, exhibitions and publications. Entries close 21 September 2026.

by Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India

Design the national logo and write the tagline for India's awareness campaign around the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Prizes: Logo — ₹1,00,000 for 1st and ₹50,000 each for two 2nd places; Tagline — ₹1,00,000 for 1st and ₹50,000 for 2nd. The tagline must be no more than 8 words and submitted in both English and Hindi as Unicode text, not only as an image. Logos go in as JPEG/PNG/PDF up to 4MB at minimum 300 DPI, in colour and monochrome, plus a lock-up with the tagline; winners must supply vector source files. Entries generated entirely by AI tools, or using copyrighted fonts, clip art or stock elements without licence, are disqualified. Closes 30 September at 11:45 PM IST.

by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with MyGov

The companion contest to the DPDP logo brief: design a mascot for India's data-protection awareness campaign and give it a name. First prize ₹1,00,000, second ₹50,000, with certificates of appreciation for the top ten. Submit JPEG/PNG/PDF up to 4MB at minimum 300 DPI with multiple views, in colour and monochrome, plus a suggested name and a rationale of up to 200 words. No identifying marks on the artwork. Entries must be original — nothing wholly AI-generated and nothing adapted from an existing character. Open to citizens, designers, students and artists. Closes 30 September at 11:45 PM IST.

by National e-Governance Division, MeitY, with MyGov

Timings to be announced for the daily programme of Vedic rituals and yagyas. Confirmed fixed timings: the Purnahuti of the Shri Ganesh Yagya is at 12:30 PM on September 24; the closing Shobha Yatra departs Gole Market at 10:30 AM on September 25 and proceeds to the Chenab River at Akhnoor for Ganesh Visarjan. Contact: 7051112203 / 9419112203 / 9103140611.

by The Youth of Jammu

The public curtain-raiser for the 5th edition of the Jammu Film Festival, which runs on 28 and 29 September. Expect the programme, schedule and submission details for the festival's feature, short film and documentary categories, including the new ₹1 lakh award for Best Local Production. Note: the event begins at 11 am; an end time has not been announced by the organisers, and the 1 pm finish shown here is indicative only.

by Vomedh

Experience the legendary Dogri folk masterpiece 'Bawa Jitto' directed by Padamshree Balwant Thakur, showcasing regional folk songs, Dogra heritage, and theatrical brilliance.

by Natrang Jammu & J&K Cultural Academy

A free two-and-a-half-hour beginners' session from Google Developer Group Jammu, built for students with no coding background. The agenda runs from a welcome and icebreaker through a 'Decoding the Basics' segment to hands-on practice and networking. Register via the GDG chapter page; Sunderbani is about 85 km from Jammu city on the Jammu–Poonch road.

by Google Developer Group (GDG) Jammu

Open selection trials by Hockey J&K to select the senior men's squad representing Jammu & Kashmir at the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Rourkela, Odisha.

by Hockey Jammu & Kashmir

Closing time has not been announced; the session begins at 3:00 PM. A Sahitya Akademi literary forum on what AI means for Dogri writing — translation, machine-generated text, and how a regional language fares in tools that were not built for it. Held on campus at the University of Jammu's Dogri department.

by Sahitya Akademi, hosted by the Department of Dogri, University of Jammu

Three days of high-octane collegiate badminton action as men's and women's teams from 30+ Jammu and Kashmir colleges compete for the UT championship trophy.

by J&K Sports Council

An open national fencing championship for Under-10 and Under-12 athletes, covering foil, épée and sabre. Competitors need a valid Fencing Association of India registration and 2026–27 licence; entries must be routed through the State or UT association by September 15, with no on-the-spot registration.

by J&K Fencing Association

Udhampur's first edition offers 3K, 5K, 10K and 21.1K routes, with entry points for casual runners and a competitive half marathon. The official registration page lists a 5:00–9:00 AM event window and closes registration on September 24.

by H.E.A.R.T. / HEARTbyKirti, with District Administration Udhampur

Join local youth creators, visual artists, and history enthusiasts for an early morning guided photo-walk and live sketching session exploring Royal Dogra architecture.

by Jammu Heritage Society & Dogra Art Foundation

Around 300 players born on or after 1 January 2009 contest 11 classical rounds under the Swiss system for a ₹9 lakh prize fund, with the top two in each category earning SAI and AICF sponsorship for four international events. Free to spectate. Daily round timings had not been published at the time of writing — confirm them with the All J&K Chess Association before travelling.

by All J&K Chess Association (AJKCA), for the All India Chess Federation, under the J&K Sports Council

A day-long summit bringing together regional angel investors, tech founders, IIT/IIM mentors, and student creators across Jammu UT for pitch sessions and panel discussions.

by J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI)

Flagship annual devotional music festival held during the 9 days of Shardiya Navratri at Katra. Features preliminary and grand finale rounds with renowned bhajan, classical, and Sufi singers from across India competing for major cash prizes.

by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) with J&K Tourism

Timings to be announced. A two-day international conference on biodiversity conservation hosted by Cluster University of Jammu's Botany and Zoology departments, with oral and poster presentation slots open to students and research scholars. Abstract submission runs 22 August to 25 September 2026 (max 300 words, MS Word); standard registration closes 25 September, late registration 30 September. Student registration is a flat ₹500 with no late penalty, and the fee includes a conference kit, participation certificate, two lunches and four teas. Contact bcsf@clujammu.ac.in, 9419232214 / 9906079611.

by Departments of Botany and Zoology, School of Sciences, Cluster University of Jammu

Traditional annual congregation and cultural mela organized by the Manhas Maha Sabha at Paloura, featuring community prayers, cultural gatherings, and Dogra heritage celebrations.

by Manhas Maha Sabha Paloura

Timings to be announced. An independently organised TEDx event at Government Medical College Jammu, listed by TED as open to the public, bringing speakers together for short talks on ideas worth spreading. No theme, ticket price or registration link has been published yet.

by TEDxGMC Jammu — organiser Zainab Lone, co-organiser Atabik Hassan

Timings to be announced. Two days at SMVDU on recovering and reusing low- and medium-grade industrial waste heat, bringing researchers, industry and policymakers together. It is explicitly open to students, not just faculty — but this is an apply-then-attend event: applications close 30 September 2026 and selections are notified on 2 October, so registering is the deadline that matters, not the workshop date.

by School of Mechanical Engineering, SMVDU (sponsored by ANRF)

Two-day North Zone combat championship organized by MAJK under the aegis of United Muay Thai Association of India (UMAI), featuring martial artists and teams from six to seven North Indian states.

by Muay Thai Association of Jammu & Kashmir (MAJK / UMAI)

Timings to be announced. An independently organised TEDx event at MIET Jammu, listed by TED as open to the public, with speakers giving short talks on ideas worth spreading. No theme, ticket price or registration link has been published yet.

by TEDxMIETJammu — organiser Ankita Dewan

Timings to be announced — registration is open now. Five categories: 60K ultra, 42K full marathon, 21.1K half, 10K and a 5K fun run, on a route through the Chenab river belt toward Akhnoor with views of the Trikuta hills. Entry is free for defence personnel; Jammu residents pay ₹500 (10K) to ₹1,200 (60K), with the 5K fun run free for Jammu residents. General entry runs ₹600 to ₹4,200. A prize pool of up to ₹35 lakh is advertised. No registration deadline or age limits have been published — check with the organisers before planning around it.

by Border Security Force with Krish Sports & Fitness LLP

SMVDU Katra hosts a two-day hybrid international conference across six tracks: smart materials, clean and renewable energy, smart materials for engineering and medical applications, energy and environment for sustainable development, AI and applications, and Policy & Vision 2047. The live deadline is the abstract, due 31 August 2026 (250–300 words), with acceptance notified 15 September, full papers 30 September and early-bird registration closing 15 October. UG entry at ₹500 puts it within reach of engineering and science undergraduates across the Jammu belt, and hybrid mode allows remote presentation. Contact icsmreai26@gmail.com / 9622337733. Note: the organisers had not published exact session timings for the two days at the time of listing; the dates are confirmed.

by School of Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

The Jammu leg of a sixteen-city admissions tour: university admissions staff in one hall for a morning, with course comparison, one-to-one career counselling and scholarship guidance. Confirmed exhibitors include UPES, Graphic Era, Manav Rachna, Shoolini, Bennett, GLA and Parul. Aimed at Class 12 students, UG aspirants and parents. Entry is free but you must register on the organiser's site first — and go with a shortlist of questions about fees, scholarships and placement, because this is a counselling-and-brochures event, not a spot-admission one.

by Hitech Services & Solutions

Timings to be announced. India's flagship academic conference on information security and privacy comes to Jammu for its sixth edition — three days of paper sessions, keynotes and a PhD track across cryptography, network and hardware security, cyber forensics, fintech security and AI-era threats. Students are an explicitly listed participant category at ₹1,000, making it a rare chance for Jammu computer-science students to attend an international security conference in their own city. Registration is listed on the conference site as opening soon, with a stated registration deadline of 5 December 2026; queries to isea@iitjammu.ac.in.

by IIT Jammu, under the ISEA Phase III initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India