Chandigarh Engineering College–CGC Landran successfully organized the first edition of Voicecraft 2026 – The Creative Speaking Challenge, an initiative designed to nurture students’ creativity, spontaneity, articulation and public-speaking confidence. This event was organized for all the first-year students of CGC Landran Campus. Organized by Dr. Inderjot Kaur, English Faculty, under the guidance of Dr. Rachin Goyal, Head, Department of Applied Sciences, the event unfolded through three engaging rounds held on different dates, providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their communication skills in diverse formats.
The competition commenced with Round 1: The Creative Speaking Challenge on 28 September 2026, which assessed participants’ confidence, creativity and ability to express their ideas effectively. Round 2: The Frame, held on 12 October 2026, challenged students to interpret visual prompts and develop compelling narratives, testing their imagination and articulation. The final round, Round 3: The Newsroom, culminated in the grand finale on 22 October 2026, where participants stepped into the role of news anchors and presented reports based on randomly selected news situations displayed on the screen. With two minutes to prepare and up to five minutes to speak, contestants showcased their spontaneity, composure and command over language.
After an exciting competition, Rochan Singh of B.Tech CSE–DS secured first position, while Harshwinder Singh of B.Tech AI–DS bagged second place and Abhinav Vashisht of B.Tech AI–DS secured third position. The first edition of Voicecraft provided a dynamic platform for students to explore creative expression, visual storytelling and news presentation beyond conventional speaking formats. The initiative reinforced CGC Landran’s commitment to holistic student development by promoting effective communication, confidence-building and experiential learning.
