
Since its inception in 1982, Talentime has been a symbol of innovation, leadership, and creativity. As one of South India’s longest-running management festivals, it reflects the enduring spirit of the School of Management Studies. Over four decades, it has grown into a platform that connects minds, nurtures ideas, and celebrates excellence across disciplines. Now entering its 40th edition, Talentime continues to inspire generations, representing a timeless blend of intellect, innovation, and imagination.
At its heart, Talentime is an experience that transcends competition. It’s a space where management meets art, strategy meets spontaneity, and learning meets laughter. Participants from across India come together to engage in intense managerial challenges, creative showcases, and cultural performances that leave lasting impressions. Talentime 40 invites you to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of discovery, energy, and unforgettable moments, where every corner buzzes with ideas and every participant becomes part of something extraordinary.


Talentime 40 isn’t just a celebration; it’s a playground for innovators, strategists, and change-makers. Here, creativity fuels competition and ideas turn into action. Across dynamic management games, business simulations, and creative events, participants get a taste of real-world problem-solving in an environment that mirrors corporate intensity. It’s a platform to test your limits, challenge conventions, and prove your mettle in front of peers and industry experts alike.
Forty years of Talentime isn’t just a milestone; it’s a movement that continues to evolve. Talentime 40 celebrates the spirit of pushing beyond boundaries, redefining what’s possible, and turning challenges into opportunities. Rooted in tradition yet driven by change, this edition embodies the courage to experiment, the passion to excel, and the vision to create impact. It stands as a tribute to every student, mentor, and dreamer who has made Talentime not just an event, but an enduring legacy of purpose and progress.

TALENTIME’39: A GRAND DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR FIESTA
Talentime 39 reached new heights as it coincided with the Diamond Jubilee year of the School of Management Studies (SMS), CUSAT. Themed Corporate Metaverse, the fest brought together brilliant minds from across the nation, fostering innovation, leadership, and collaboration. With 9 management and 7 non-management events, a ₹5 lakh prize pool, and over 1,200 participants from more than 100 institutions, the electrifying energy, fierce competition, and seamless execution reaffirmed Talentime’s legacy as South India’s biggest management fest.