KIIT International Students’ Society Organizes  Hauntfest Halloween 2026

The KIIT International Students’ Society (KIIT ISS), under the aegis of the KIIT Student Activity Centre (KSAC), organized Hauntfest Halloween 2026 on 31^st October 2026 under the theme “The Last Saturday.” The celebration aimed to bring students together through a vibrant festive experience, encouraging creativity, self-expression, cultural exchange and interaction beyond academics.

Students arrived in a variety of Halloween-inspired outfits, portraying spooky characters, witches and other imaginative personalities through masks and face-painted appearances. The costume showcase reflected their enthusiasm and creativity, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The programme featured multicultural performances, interactive games and audience engagement. The event opened with a performance by the Bangladesh Team, followed by diverse cultural performances that brought energy and variety to the celebration. Several Halloween-themed game stalls were arranged outside the auditorium, offering participants opportunities to play and win prizes. A live painting stall added a creative dimension, while fun quiz sessions between performances kept the audience engaged.

International students contributed significantly to the multicultural spirit of the event through their diverse performances and enthusiastic participation. Their involvement reflected KIIT’s inclusive campus environment and promoted cultural exchange, mutual understanding and global unity.

One of the major attractions was the Fashion Ramp Walk – Global Characters, where participants showcased their creativity and confidence by portraying characters from across the world. Sumit Deshpande was adjudged Best Male Ramp Walk, while Alokananda Roy Meghla won Best Female Ramp Walk. A separate Halloween Best Dressed Competition recognised the creativity and presentation of audience members, with Harsh Dubey winning Mr. Best Dressed and Archita receiving the title of Miss Best Dressed.

Ms Gipsita Nayak, Deputy Director, KSAC; Mr. Ajit Kumar Pasayat, Associate Dean, KSAC; Mr. Hiranmaya Nanda, Associate Dean, KSAC; Dr. Kajal Parashar, In-charge, All Girls’ Hostel; and Ms. Prakriti Kumari, Faculty-in-Charge (FIC), KIIT ISS were present on the occasion.

Hauntfest Halloween 2026 witnessed an overwhelming response from the student community, attracting over 1,300 students. The audience enthusiastically participated in the costume showcase, multicultural performances, game stalls, live painting activities and quiz sessions. The celebration concluded as a vibrant platform for creativity, cultural diversity and student interaction, reinforcing KIIT ISS’s commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment and strengthening the spirit of unity in diversity at KIIT.