DESCRIPTION
Aaghaz – The Dramatics Club of KMC Manipal is a vibrant community of storytellers, performers, and creators united by a passion for the performing arts. We are a collective of actors, writers, directors, designers, photographers, and filmmakers dedicated to exploring human emotions and social narratives through theatre, stand-up, and cinema. From stage plays to stand-up shows, short films to street theatre, Aaghaz transforms everyday experiences into meaningful artistic expression. We have proudly represented KMC Manipal at prestigious national-level fests including Spandan (JIPMER), Autumn Muse (St. John’s), Silhouettes (AFMC), and many more, earning accolades and recognition along the way. Our journey has also branched into Aaghaz Productions, a creative wing that focuses on filmmaking and digital media, where we continue to innovate and inspire. Beyond competitions, we host events like Humor Hour to bring laughter and dialogue to our campus. Aaghaz is not just a dramatics club—it is a platform for creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. Through art, we aim to entertain, inspire, and spark conversations that matter. Objectives of Aaghaz 1.Artistic Expression – To provide students a platform to express thoughts, emotions, and social concerns through theatre, film, and performance. 2.Skill Development – To nurture creativity, communication, stage presence, and teamwork among members. 3.Cultural Representation – To represent KMC Manipal at intercollegiate and national-level cultural festivals. 4.Awareness & Advocacy – To use dramatics as a tool for highlighting social issues and spreading meaningful messages. 5.Innovation in Arts – To experiment with new forms of storytelling including stand-up, short films, digital content, and street theatre. 6.Community Building – To foster collaboration, inclusivity, and bonding among students through shared creative experiences. 7.Entertainment & Engagement – To organize events and productions that engage the student community, bringing joy and reflection. 8.Leadership & Responsibility – To give students opportunities to take up leadership roles, enhancing organizational and management skills.

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Reena Sherin Parveen, Pharmacology

OUR CORE TEAM
1. Aruj Atray (Head)
2. Shivangi Baranwal (Head)
3. Sumer Kamboj (Production Head)

DESCRIPTION
A club designed to increase student participation in the field of E-Sports by giving them a platform for organizing competitive and recreational gaming tournaments. To represent KMC in the ever-growing field of E-Sports including intercollege events and give students a platform to showcase their skills and talents.We will form a KMC focused gaming community and promote gaming and E-Sports as a healthy and recreational activity/hobby , not as an escape from the real world. We will involve competitive and avid gamers by organizing various tournaments and events.

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Kailesh Poojary, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology

OUR CORE TEAM
1. Arnav Agarwal (President)
2. Ayushman Singh (Vice President)
3. Shreyas Wagle (General Secretary)
4. Shubh Garg (Head of Competitive)
5. Sneha Jain (Head of Design)
6. Aditya S. (Head of Content)
7. Nikita Yadav (Head of Public Relations)

DESCRIPTION
Cadenza, the music club of KMC Manipal, brings together passionate vocalists and instrumentalists to create performances ranging from solos and duets to full ensembles. We actively prepare and perform for prominent outstation fests such as Autumn Muse (St. John’s, Bangalore), Spandan (JIPMER, Pondicherry), and Adrenaline (FMMC Mangalore), as well as our very own campus fests like Utsav, Invictus and Verve. Beyond competitions, we also host Open Mic sessions and lend our music to conferences, charity events, and awareness drives, making Cadenza a vibrant part of the cultural fabric of KMC.

HEADS
1. Akul Gupta (Vocals Head)
2. Aditi Choudhary (Vocals Head)
3. Aryan Javed (Band Head)
4. Akshat Mittal (Vice Band Head)

DESCRIPTION
We are Cutting Edge, a student-run surgical society dedicated to inspiring interest in the field of surgery among medical undergraduates. We conduct various skill-based workshops on the basics of surgery, we organize interactive quizzes, and we host talks with successful surgeons around the globe. Surgery can be a daunting field, requiring practised skills to become a competent surgeon. For every student, we are determined to bring more relevant and resourceful content. Join us as we explore the science behind the art.

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Vivek Pandey, Department of Orthopaedics

CORE MEMBERS
1. Nitya Krishna (President)
2. Mariyah Haji (Vice President)
3. Prakhya Gupta (General Secretary)

DESCRIPTION
FITVIB is the fitness club of KMC Manipal. We promote mental, physical and nutritional well being through course of various events throughout the year. We organise our annual beach yoga, marathons as well as events like fitness carnivals, old age home visits,meditation sessions,etc. Each event focuses on a specific aspect of health from mental to physical. We aim to promote healthy lifestyle and fitness among all age groups especially the college going students. We also aspire to spread awareness about the importance of health in every aspect to live a happy and healthy life.

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Sadhna N Holla

CORE MEMBERS
1. Gauri Anil Menon (President)
2. Ayush Sharma (Vice President)
3. Parth Agarwal (General Secretary)
4. Shraddha Agarwal (Design Head)
5. Madhav Sisodiya (Finance head)
6. Aditya Zutshi (Head of PAV)

DESCRIPTION
Vision Statement
Empowering undergraduate medical students to become the next generation of healthcare leaders by fostering a culture of innovation via collaboration, and transformative ideas.
Aim
Incandescent aims to be a leading hub for undergraduate medical students to ignite their passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping them with the necessary skills and networks through interdisciplinary collaboration and platforms to showcase their potential.
Plan of Action
* Educate medical students about the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship via seminars and workshops.
* To nurture passionate innovative minds by encouraging collaboration and transformative ideas.
* Organize hackathons, ideation competitions in KMC as well as in collaboration with other MAHE colleges.
* Provide incubation to young medical entrepreneurs.
* Encourage participation in external hackathons, competitions and projects via interdisciplinary collaboration.

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan Professor & Head Dept. Of Emergency Medicine

CORE MEMBERS
1. Shambhavi Joshi (President)
2. Utkarsh Sinha (Vice-President)
3. Ishanvi Baranwal (Content Head)

DESCRIPTION
Welcome to InQuizition, the quizzing hub of KMC Manipal, where curiosity meets competition! We’re not just a club; we’re a close-knit community of quiz enthusiasts who love diving into trivia, from movies and sports to general knowledge.
Throughout the year, we host a variety of challenging quizzes, including our famous Melas—a knowledge carnival—along with specialized Bollywood and Sports Quizzes. Whether you’re a trivia newbie or a seasoned quizzer, there’s something here for everyone!
InQuizition is about more than just winning; we’re dedicated to fostering a vibrant quizzing culture on campus. Our events aren’t just for students—our faculty members often join in, making for exciting quiz showdowns. We’ve also had the privilege of hosting renowned Quizmasters like Major Chandrakant at our college fest, Invictus.
If you’re ready for a fun, intellectually stimulating experience, InQuizition is the place to be.
See you at our next quiz!

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr Pavan Bhat , Department of General Surgery

CORE MEMBERS
1. Arham Parvez (President)
2. Shivom Kakkar (Vice-President)
3. Liana Maria Joseph (General Secretary)

DESCRIPTION
Iris, the Queer Club of KMC Manipal, works towards creating a more inclusive campus through interactive events and games such as ‘Pot Of Gold’. Iris also maintains an online presence, publishing content about the LGBTQ+ community on our page, as well as an annual Photoshoot.

FACULTY ADVISOR
1. Dr. Arvind Kumar Pandey, Department of Anatomy
2. Dr. Kirtana Raghurama Nayak, Department of Physiology

CORE MEMBERS
1. Sudiksha (President)
2. Surabhi (Head of PR}
3. Riya (Head of Graphics)
4. Aditya (Head of Writing and Documentation)

QMU (International Quiz for Medical Undergraduates) has been a flagship initiative for over nine editions, bringing together the global community of medical students through the collective passion for quizzing. Our multi-round quizzes, of both offline and online formats, span a wide spectrum — from quick-fire trivia to rigorous tests of clinical skills. Among our signature events are Back-to-Basics, which revisits core pre- and para-clinical subjects; the DH Quiz, designed for anatomy enthusiasts; and our crown jewel, Chiron, the flagship event of IQMU, held as part of KMC’s renowned Academic fest, VEDAM.
Faculty Advisors : Dr. Vinod Nayak, Professor, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Dr. Vinay Khanna, Associate Professor, Dept. of Microbiology

Core Council
Organising Chairpersons – Anwesha Nandi, Pavan Krishnan
Joint Secretaries –
Head of Public Relations – Rochana Jha
Sub Head (Public Relations) – Aditi Chaudhury
Head of Design – Shivani Yadav
Head of Email and Correspondence – Mrunmayee Nerlikar
Head of Scientific – Akarsh Khanna
Head of Finance – Manaswini Mittal
Head of Registration and Logistics – Shagun Pareek
Head of MU Communication – Alisha Deshmukh
Head of MU Coordination – Supriya Gupta

DESCRIPTION
Justitia- India’s FIRST student-run Forensic Medicine & Toxicology club is one of KMC’s three academic societies. We organize events & workshops based on forensic skills and techniques. Apart from this, our content team regularly releases informative posts, educational reels and academic challenges/quizzes in the field of forensic medicine.

AIMS:
1) To conduct Escape-Room style events & Academic Workshops on Forensics skills (blood spatter analysis, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, crime scene investigation, etc).
2) To release regular posts & reel series regarding current and past medico-legal issues as well as educational forensic content to raise awareness about the subjects under our purview.
We conduct these events in conjunction with the Student Council of KMC, as well that of adjoining medical colleges. We also collaborate with the other academic clubs, IQMU & SRF in jointly conducting Vedam – KMC’s annual academic fest.


FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Vinod Nayak (Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology)

CORE MEMBERS
1. Arjun Khade (President)
2. Melvin Varughese Mathew (Vice-President)
3. Farzana Usman (General Secretary)


OUR MEMBERS
Shashwath Shirish – President
Ayeshani Mishra – Vice President
Utkarsh Sinha & Arunisha Gupta – General Secretaries
Tarib Abidi- Head of Design & Videography
Vaidicka Tiwari- Head of Content & Scientific
Mihir Manuja- Head of Events, PR & Web Dev
Eshika Srivastava- Subhead Of Design

DESCRIPTION
Phoenix, the western dance crew of our college is a vibrant and dynamic community for students passionate about dance styles like hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, and more. The club participates in intercollegiate dance competitions, cultural fests, and flash mobs where the dancers can showcase their talents. It also releases dance related content on online platforms for larger audience exposure. AIM: Our club’s aim is to provide a platform for dancers of all skill levels to explore their creativity and learn new techniques for their betterment. Through regular practice sessions, workshops, and performances, members can enhance their skills and gain confidence in a fun and supportive environment. The club also aims to make a perfect space for students to express themselves, make new friends, and share their love for dance.

CORE MEMBERS
1. Sinjini Hajra (Co-head)
2. Bhavana Balakrishnan (Co-head)

DESCRIPTION
Vision
Purple Haze is an inclusive group of people that encourage you to flaunt your own Fashion style with CONFIDENCE.

Objectives
Promote sustainable and doable fashion that can be incorporated in our daily life . An online presence to showcase our team’s sense of style and boost confidence in our audience so they can be true to their style Building a team that depicts a safe place for all body types and unique ideas. Incorporate more Doable fashion in Fashion shows that our audience can incorporate in their daily life.

Plan of Action
The club will work under Cultural Committee.
It comprises of 2 teams
1.Models
2.Designers
The club will hold auditions for both the teams.
Increase participation in intercollegiate Fashion shows, Solo Photography and Design competition.
Organise a pageant for KMC, that will be open to everyone and the winner will be judged on the basis of multiple rounds( walk, talent and confidence)
Indulge in Photowalks with Lumen and MTTN

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Reena Sherin Parveen, Pharmacology

CORE MEMBERS
1. Akanksh Chopra (head of the club)
2. Ishaa Gupta (head of the club)
3. Nashra Khan (Design Head)

DESCRIPTION
Started in 2020, The Film Crew is the one and only official Film Club of Kasturba Medical College , Manipal. The film crew is comprised of a myriad of cinephiles all hoping to spread the joys and intricacies of films to the students! We aim to create content and organize events that expose viewers to films of merit and excellence while also reminding them of their favorites and why we still continue to relish in them. The club’s main goal is to encourage the art of filmmaking and nurture an environment of enthusiastic movie watchers in MAHE.

FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr Reena Parveen

CORE MEMBERS
1. Ekantika Bajaj (President)
2. Kartikeya Agarwal (Vice-President)
3. Anjali Maladi (General Secretary)