Fests

Dates, scale, and the culture of India’s biggest college festivals — straight from the campuses that run them.

IIT Fests 2026: Dates, Footfall & What Actually Happens

When every major IIT fest happens in 2026 — Mood Indigo, Techfest, Saarang, Shaastra and more — with dates, reported footfall and sources. Plus why January is peak season and how outsiders actually get in.

Arun Raghav S 10 min read 8 Mar 2026