Campus Time | Lucknow

An evening filled with confidence, creativity, and celebration marked the Freshers’ Party 2025–26 hosted by the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. Designed to warmly welcome the new batch of MA and BA first-year students, the event blended tradition with youthful vibrancy. The celebration commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting led by Head of Department Dr. Govind Ji Pandey along with faculty members. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Pandey extended his heartfelt wishes to the newcomers, encouraging them to strive for academic excellence while actively participating in departmental and co-curricular activities.

Spotlight on the Winners

The highlight of the evening was the much-awaited Mr. and Miss Fresher titles.

In the MA Mass Communication and Journalism (MA MCJ)

Smirti was crowned Miss Fresher

 Prachurya Roy Borauh secured the title of Mr. Fresher, impressing judges with his performance across the introduction, ramp walk, and talent rounds

From the BA FTMS batch

 Palak Arora earned the title of Miss Fresher

Sourav Kumar was declared Mr. Fresher, winning appreciation for his confident and engaging stage presence

The competition featured multiple segments including an introduction round, ramp walk, talent showcase, and interactive games. Senior PhD scholars evaluated participants on confidence, communication skills, creativity, and overall personality. As the formal rounds concluded, the atmosphere transformed into a lively celebration with DJ music, group photographs, and cheerful interactions between seniors and juniors. The event, meticulously organized by the MA Second Year students, successfully created a platform for freshers to showcase their individuality and connect with their peers.

More than just a celebration, the Freshers’ Party 2025–26 reflected the department’s dynamic spirit — a blend of academic seriousness and creative expression — setting the tone for an exciting journey ahead for the new batch.