NH-65 8.0 is the eighth edition of National Law University
National Law University, Jodhpur
📌About the Event
NH-65 8.0 is the eighth edition of National Law University, Jodhpur’s biennial cultural and literary festival. Scheduled from October 1 to 4, 2026, the four-day inter-university fest will follow the theme “Re: 2000s”, revisiting the music, fashion, entertainment and cultural trends of the 2000s. The festival brings together students from colleges and universities across India for cultural performances, literary contests, debates, theatre, music, dance and other creative competitions.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Edition: Eighth edition
- Theme: Re: 2000s
- Event type: Inter-university cultural and literary festival
- Mode of conduct: Offline, on the NLU Jodhpur campus
- Venue: National Law University, NH-62, Nagour Road, Mandore, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Duration: Four days
- Expected participation: Students and institutional contingents from colleges and universities across India
- The festival traditionally includes cultural, academic and literary competitions along with performances by prominent musicians and bands.
- Event categories associated with NH-65 include:
- Theme dance and duet dance
- Western solo and duet singing
- Indian classical solo and duet
- Battle of Bands
- Instrumental music
- Street play and theatre
- Parliamentary debate
- Client counselling
📅 Important Dates
- Pre-invite announcement published: June 18, 2026
- Last date for institutions to confirm preliminary interest: June 25, 2026
- NH-65 8.0 start date: October 1, 2026
- NH-65 8.0 end date: October 4, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility:
- The pre-invite is open to colleges and universities across India interested in sending student contingents.
- Participation is expected to take place through institutional or university contingents.
- Institutions must initially confirm:
- Whether they are interested in participating
- Their tentative contingent size
- Individual students should coordinate with their college or university authorities before expressing interest.
- Participants will have to follow the separate eligibility conditions prescribed for each cultural or literary competition.
- Rules relating to:
- Team size
- Participant limits
- Performance duration
- Submission formats
- Use of props and equipment
- Accommodation
- Event-wise registration
- Disqualification conditions
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Participants will receive an opportunity to:
- Represent their institution at a national-level inter-university festival
- Compete across cultural, literary and academic categories
- Interact with students from leading universities across India
- Showcase their abilities in music, dance, theatre, debate, literature, photography and other creative fields
- Attend cultural showcases and performances featuring recognised artists
- Previous editions have hosted performers such as Nikhil D’Souza, Chaar Diwari, Prabh Deep, Seedhe Maut, The Local Train, Prateek Kuhad and Nucleya.