About the Program

The Department of Criminology at Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS) hosted Vigilante Carnival 2025 on May 19 - 20! Students showcased their legal skills and persuasive arguments.

Objectives of the Program

  • Showcase student talents through cultural, academic, and creative events.
  • Foster teamwork and leadership by involving students in organizing and managing activities.
  • Promote community engagement by inviting participation from other departments and colleges.
  • Encourage creative expression through competitions in arts, fashion, drama, and music.
  • Create a platform for interdisciplinary interaction and holistic development.

Expected outcomes of the programme

  • Enhanced student participation and confidence through active involvement in events.
  • Improved organizational and interpersonal skills among student coordinators and volunteers.
  • Increased visibility and prestige for the Department of Criminology and Forensic Science.
  • Strengthened academic-community relationship through inclusive and interactive activities.
  • Identification and recognition of talents that can be nurtured for future academic and career opportunities.

Committee Members

  • Shri. B.M. Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society
  • Shri. B. Premnath Reddy, Founder Chairman, Acharya
  • Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Directior, Acharya
  • Shri. Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya
  • Dr. Gurunath Rao Vaidya, Principal, Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies.
  • Dr Theju Kumar.C, Head of the Department of Arts and Criminology, AIGS
  • Dr. Theju Kumar C, Head of the Dept, AIGS
  • Dr. Anil Kumar, Asst Prof, AIGS
  • Vaishnavi Vivek Sawant, Asst Prof, AIGS
  • Swapna Gowri C S, Asst Prof, AIGS
  • Anisha Anant Kudaskar, Asst Prof, AIGS
  • Escape Saga
  • Speakup Sabha
  • Murder Mystery
  • Alibi Auction
  • Face Painting
  • Runway to the Crime
  • Paper Trails: The Forensic Challenge
  • Tech Justice Code
  • Mini Movie Mania
  • ACHARYANS: 1000 /- PER TEAM, MAXIMUM MEMBERS 5 PER TEAM
  • NON- ACHARYANS: 1500 /- PER TEAM, MAXIMUM MEMBERS 5 PER TEAM
  • INDIVIDUAL IF ANYONE WANTS TO REGISTER: AMOUNT 300 PER EVENT

Event Details

Event Name Date / Time Venue Coordinator Criteria
ESCAPE SAGA 19-05-2025,
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
AIGS Seminar Hall Abno Eframe, 9497033934
  • Number of participants per team- 2 members
  • Time allotted per team- 10 min
SPEAKUP SABHA 19-05-2025,
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
MBA Auditorium Lubna Fiza, 8762172722
  • Number of participants per team- 3 members
  • Attire: formals
  • Topic will be given on the spot
MURDER MYSTERY 19-05-2025,
02:30 pm – 04:00 pm
Crime Scene Thrisha, 7902282737
  • 10 minutes for investigation and 10 minutes for report writing
  • Number of participants per team- 3 members
ALIBI AUCTION 19-05-2025,
02:30 pm – 04:00 pm
Crime Scene Gautam Gopan, 8139821672
  • Number of participants per team- 3 members
  • Time per round- 5 to 7 minutes
  • Use of mobile phone or external help i s prohibited
BRUSH OF HOPE 19-05-2025,
04:00 pm – 05:00 pm
AIGS Open Arena Abno Eframe, 9497033934
  • Number of participants per team- 4 members ( one model and 3 artists)
  • Theme would be given on the spot
  • Materials should be brought by the participants themselves
  • Time given per team- 30 minut
RUNWAY TO THE CRIME 20-05-2025,
09:30 am – 11:30 am
Main Auditorium Dakshayini & Saif, 8105161633, 7006710713
  • Number of participants per team- 5 members
  • Time given per team- 5 minutes
  • Theme- Crime and Couture
  • Audio must be submitted 2 days prior
PAPER TRAILS: THE FORENSIC CHALLENGE 20-05-2025,
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
AIGS room no: 003 Abhijith C. J, 7306940869
  • Number of participants per team- 2 members
  • Time given per team- 10 minutes
  • Materials would be provided
TECH JUSTICE CODE 20-05-2025,
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
MBA Auditorium Nayanthara, 9035005676
  • Pitch timing- 10 minutes
  • Participants should bring their own system
  • The app should be solely related to criminology
MINI MOVIE MANIA 20-05-2025,
02:30 pm – 03:30 pm
AIGS Room No: 003 Warda Naeema, 8139091683
  • Duration of the short film 10-15 minutes
  • Theme- reintegration
  • In case of plagiarism, i t will be disqualified
  • The short f i lms must be submitted 1 day prior
  • Participants should bring a hardcopy as well

For any registration queries contact

  • Sandra: 9207330734
  • Adheena : 8968938610
  • Nayanthara : 9035005676