COMFESTAC 26 Showcases Business Talent at KWC

Report on COMFESTAC 26

The Department of Commerce and Banking & Finance, Kamaraj Women’s College, Thoothukudi, organized COMFESTAC 26, a State-Level Inter-Collegiate Competition, on 8 September 2026. The event gave students a platform to display their knowledge, creativity, communication skills, business understanding and professional talents.

Moreover, the competition encouraged students to apply classroom learning in challenging and practical situations. Around 120 students from various colleges took part in the event with enthusiasm.

Objectives of COMFESTAC 26

The programme focused on the following objectives:

• Provide a competitive platform for college students
• Encourage creativity and innovative thinking
• Improve communication and presentation skills
• Develop analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Promote business knowledge and professional skills
• Encourage teamwork and leadership
• Strengthen interaction among students from different colleges
• Create opportunities for students to demonstrate their talents

Thus, the competition combined learning, creativity, teamwork and professional skill development.

Participation in COMFESTAC 26

The competition welcomed students from the fields of Commerce, Management and Economics.

Around 120 students from different colleges participated in the various events. As a result, the programme created a lively competitive environment and encouraged interaction among students from different institutions.

The participating institutions included:

• Govindammal Adithanar College
• K.R. College
• St. Mary’s College – Aided
• St. Mary’s College – Self-Finance
• Kamaraj College – Aided
• Kamaraj College – Self-Finance, Commerce
• Kamaraj College – Self-Finance, Economics
• St. Xavier’s College

Therefore, the event brought together students from several institutions and created strong inter-collegiate interaction.

Competitions Conducted

COMFESTAC 26 included a range of competitions designed to test different student abilities.

The events were:

• Market Debut
• Professional Parade
• Comtrix
• Business Brains
• Business InsightX
• Business Case Challenge

Each event gave students an opportunity to use their subject knowledge and professional skills in a competitive setting.

Moreover, the variety of events allowed participants to demonstrate different strengths, including creativity, analysis, communication and business thinking.

Market Debut

The Market Debut competition encouraged participants to apply their understanding of business and markets.

Students used their ideas, creativity and presentation skills during the event. In addition, the competition gave them a chance to think from a business point of view and present their concepts effectively.

Thus, the activity encouraged both subject knowledge and practical thinking.

Professional Parade

The Professional Parade focused on professional presentation and confidence.

Participants demonstrated their ability to present themselves effectively in a formal setting. Moreover, the event encouraged confidence, communication and professional behaviour.

Such activities help students understand the importance of presentation skills in future academic and career situations.

Comtrix and Business Brains

The Comtrix and Business Brains competitions tested students’ knowledge and thinking skills.

Participants applied their understanding of commerce and business concepts while responding to the challenges of the events.

Furthermore, the competitions encouraged quick thinking and helped students use their subject knowledge beyond the classroom.

Business InsightX

The Business InsightX event encouraged students to examine business-related ideas and present their understanding.

Participants demonstrated their analytical ability and communication skills. In addition, they showed how effectively they could organize and present their thoughts.

Therefore, the event supported both academic knowledge and practical reasoning.

Business Case Challenge

The Business Case Challenge tested students’ ability to analyse situations and approach problems logically.

Participants used their subject knowledge, analytical skills and teamwork during the competition.

Moreover, the event encouraged students to think carefully before arriving at solutions. As a result, they gained useful exposure to problem-solving in a business context.

Skills Demonstrated by Participants

Students actively participated in all the competitions and displayed a wide range of abilities.

They demonstrated:

• Creativity
• Subject knowledge
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Professional confidence
• Business understanding
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Moreover, the competitive setting encouraged students to perform with confidence and learn from one another.

Prize Distribution and Recognition

The organizers awarded First and Second Prizes to the winners of each competition.

The prizes recognized the students for their strong performance and active participation. Furthermore, the awards encouraged participants to continue developing their academic and professional skills.

The competition also included Overall Winner and Runner-up Shields.

St. Mary’s College (Aided) won the Overall Winner Shield.

Meanwhile, Govindammal Adithanar College, Tiruchendur, secured the Runner-up Shield.

These achievements reflected the strong performance of the participating teams across the different competitions.

Role of Faculty Members and Student Volunteers

Faculty members and student volunteers played an important role in the smooth conduct of COMFESTAC 26.

The student volunteers supported the programme in several areas. They helped with registration, participant guidance, coordination and competition management.

Moreover, they assisted participants throughout the event and helped each competition proceed in an organized manner.

Their active involvement also gave them practical experience in teamwork, responsibility, coordination and event management.

Inter-Collegiate Learning and Interaction

The event created a valuable opportunity for students from different colleges to interact with one another.

Through the competitions, participants exchanged ideas, observed different approaches and learned from their peers.

Furthermore, the programme helped build stronger academic interaction among students of Commerce, Management and Economics.

Thus, the event went beyond competition and created an enriching learning environment.

Programme Outcomes

COMFESTAC 26 provided several valuable outcomes:

• Around 120 students gained state-level competition exposure
• Students demonstrated creativity and subject knowledge
• The programme improved communication and presentation skills
• Participants used analytical and problem-solving abilities
• The competitions encouraged teamwork and professional confidence
• Students gained opportunities to apply business concepts in practical situations
• The programme strengthened interaction among different colleges
• Winners received First and Second Prizes in each competition
• St. Mary’s College (Aided) won the Overall Winner Shield
• Govindammal Adithanar College, Tiruchendur, secured the Runner-up Shield
• Student volunteers gained experience in event coordination and management

As a result, the competition supported academic learning, professional growth and inter-collegiate interaction.

Conclusion of COMFESTAC 26

COMFESTAC 26, organized by the Department of Commerce and Banking & Finance, Kamaraj Women’s College, provided an enriching and competitive learning experience for the participating students.

Around 120 students took part in six competitions and demonstrated their knowledge, creativity, communication skills, teamwork and business abilities.

Moreover, the event gave students a valuable platform to learn from one another and strengthen their professional skills. The support of faculty members and student volunteers also contributed to the smooth conduct of the programme.

Finally, the programme concluded with the National Anthem. Overall, COMFESTAC 26 strengthened inter-collegiate interaction and created meaningful learning opportunities for students of Commerce, Management and Economics.