Pushpagiri College of Nursing achieved a monumental victory at DRUVA ’26, the annual zonal arts and cultural festival hosted by the Student Nurses’ Association (SNAI) – Southeast Zone. Held on July 17 & 18 at Mount Zion College of Nursing & Mount Zion School of
Nursing, Adoor, the two-day event gathered nursing colleges from across the region under the inspiring theme, “Where Talent Meets Tradition | Perform • Express • Connect.”
Demonstrating exceptional talent, versatility, and teamwork, Pushpagiri College of Nursing emerged as the Overall Champions, securing an outstanding 101 points and claiming top spots across fine arts, performing arts, musical categories, and stage events.
Event Name: DRUVA ’26
Organizing Body: Student Nurses’ Association (SNAI) – Southeast Zone. Venue: Mount Zion CON & Mount Zion School of Nursing, Adoor. Dates: July 17th & 18th
Core Categories: Music, Dance, Skits, Fine Arts, Literary, and Personality Competitions. Winning Institution: Pushpagiri College of Nursing with total Championship Score: 101 Points

1. Comprehensive Breakdown of Prizes Won Pushpagiri College of Nursing secured honors in 20 individual and group categories, demonstrating a well-rounded dominance across traditional, contemporary, and literary competitions.
   FIRST PLACE ACHIEVEMENTS (10 EVENTS)
   Our students dominated both individual performance art and traditional group performances,
   claiming 1st position in the following categories:
   Personality contest : Ashwin Nelson Varghese 6th sem
   Vattappatt: Surjith Muhammed P 6th sem, Bensen M Binu 4th sem, Eldho Paulose 8th sem, M D Afsal 4th sem, Navaneeth N 4th sem, Muhamed Muhsin R 4th sem, Abel Shibu Mathew 4th sem, Allen Saji 2nd sem and Albis Thomas 4th sem. Nadanpatt: 6th sem – Fathima, Gayatri, Emy Mariyam Jacob, Nishelle Mary Sajan, Angelin J Alappatt, Aleesha Shiju and Ria Maria Francis.
   Mappilappatt Boys: Surjith Muhammed 6th sem Mappilappatt Girls: Eliza Maria 6th sem Mimicry Boys: M D Afsal 4th sem
   Monoact: Anila Ann Philp 6th sem Cartoon: Sania Petson 6th sem On the spot painting: Sania Petson 6th sem Margamkali: Eliza Maria 6th sem, Jilma Joseph 4th sem, Sania Joseph 4th sem, Hebe Lenin 6th sem, Helena 2nd sem, Febia 2nd sem and Eliza Mariyam 2nd sem.
   SECOND PLACE ACHIEVEMENTS (3 EVENTS)
   Fancy dress Boys: Jobin Joy 8th sem Group dance: Ria Maria Francis 6th sem, Riya Biju 6th sem, Ann Mary 4th sem, Hanna
   2nd sem, Nova Elsa 8th sem, Merlin 8th sem and Gowri 2nd sem. Face painting: Catherine Jose 6th sem and Aksa Sara Sabu 6th sem.
   THIRD PLACE ACHIEVEMENTS (7 EVENTS)
   Solo song Boys: Bensen M Binu 4th sem
   Skit: Anila Ann Philp 6th sem, Jobin 8th sem, Jacob Oommen 4th sem, Ann Maria 2nd sem, Anu George 6th sem, Aryanandana 8th sem and Merlin Susan 4th sem
   Story writing English: Tisamol S Varghese 6th sem
   Folkdance: Jilma Joseph 4th sem Fancydress Girls: Ann Mariya 2nd sem Group song: Saniya Ann Shaji 6th sem, Eliza Maria 6th sem, Helan Joy 6th sem, Ashwin Nelson Varghese 6th sem, Surjith Muhammed 6th sem, Jini Joji 4th sem and Nimmi Sara
   4th sem Mime: Albis Thomas 4th sem, Allen Saji 2nd sem, Bensen M Binu 4th sem, Liya Elsa 6th sem, Devika 2nd sem, Ashio 2nd sem and M D Afsal 4th sem
2. Key Performance Highlights & Analysis
   Sweep of Cultural & Traditional Arts: Pushpagiri established absolute dominance in traditional Malayali art forms, sweeping 1st place in Margamkali, Vattappattu, Nadanpattu, and both male/female Mappilappattu categories.Fine Arts & Literary Brilliance: The institution showcased versatility beyond performance art by securing top spots in On the Spot Painting, Cartooning, Face Painting, and English Story Writing.
   Stage Arts & Individual Distinction: Securing 1st place in the flagship Personality Contest alongside Monoact and Mimicry, highlighted the exceptional individual confidence communication skills of the nursing students.
3. Summary Score & Point Tally
   Prize Level
   Number of
   Events Won
   Key Categories Included
   1st Place 10
   Personality Contest, Margamkali, Vattappattu, Nadanpattu, Mappilappattu
   (B & G), Mimicry (B), Monoact, Cartooning, On the Spot Painting
   2nd Place 3 Group Dance, Fancy Dress (B), Face Painting
   3rd Place 7
   Skit, Mime, Folk Dance, Group Song, Solo Song (B), Fancy Dress (G),
   English Story Writing
   TOTAL 20 Events OVERALL CHAMPIONS (101 POINTS)
4. Conclusion & Acknowledgments
   The 101-point total and Overall Champion Trophy at DRUVA ’26 highlight the hard work,
   passion, and spirit of the student body at Pushpagiri College of Nursing. Balancing rigorous
   academic and clinical workloads with intense artistic preparation, the students represented the
   institution with utmost dignity and excellence. Special appreciation goes to the student contestants,
   faculty coordinators, SNAI representatives, and supporters who contributed to making
   this campaign a resounding victory. This landmark victory stands as a proud milestone in Pushpagiri
   College of Nursing’s history of extracurricular and cultural achievements.