Cultural
Dance, music, drama, fashion and the stages that turn a campus into a carnival.
IGIMS Patna presents
December 11–13, 2026
CEREBREXIA
Enter the World of CEREBREXIA
Three days ofFashion Show
Talent, knowledge, culture and celebration come together at the annual fest of IGIMS Patna.
What awaits you
Three Days, Five Worlds
Indicative verticals — the official event list is yet to be announced.
Academic
Quizzing, debates, paper and poster presentations across medical disciplines.
Sports
Indoor and outdoor tournaments played across the 131-acre IGIMS campus.
Pronites
Headline evenings of live music, comedy and DJ sets under open skies.
Workshops
Skill sessions and hands-on clinical and creative workshops.
Informals
Open challenges, street games and spontaneous campus-wide fun.
The line-up
Explore the Events
Discover cultural, academic, creative, performance and competitive experiences across CEREBREXIA.
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Event catalogue launching soon.
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By the numbers
The CEREBREXIA Community
- Participating Colleges
- To be announced
- Events (2024 edition)
- 70
- Participants
- To be announced
- Total Footfall
- To be announced
Annual socio-cultural and academic college festival
About CEREBREXIA
CEREBREXIA is the annual socio-cultural and academic festival of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna — an autonomous institute of the Government of Bihar founded in 1983 and spread across a 131-acre campus at Sheikhpura. Since its first formal edition in 2017 the fest has grown into one of Eastern India's largest student festivals, drawing medical and non-medical colleges from across the region.
A journey of talent, knowledge, creativity and celebration.
The host institute
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS)
Autonomous institute of the Government of Bihar under the IGIMS Act, 1984
- Established
- 19 November 1983
- Campus
- 131 acres, Sheikhpura, Patna
- Hospital
- ≈1,070 beds
- MBBS seats
- 150 per year
- Governance
- Autonomous — Government of Bihar
- Fest dates
- December 11–13, 2026
Director's Message
Prof. (Dr.) Bindey Kumar
Director, IGIMS Patna
The Director describes CEREBREXIA as a platform where creativity meets intellect and students demonstrate excellence, collaboration and innovation. He expresses pride in the organizing team and extends his best wishes to every participant.
Last year at IGIMS
CEREBREXIA Rewind 2025
Lights, crowds and the nights that made last edition unforgettable — a look back before we do it all over again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will CEREBREXIA take place?
The dates for the upcoming edition will be announced through the official website and social-media channels.
How can I register?
Complete the online delegate registration using the Register section of the official website.
Is there a participation fee?
Fees may vary by pass, event or workshop. The confirmed amount is shown on the relevant registration page.
Can participants enter multiple events?
Yes, participants may register for multiple eligible events, subject to schedule availability and individual event rules.
Who can participate?
Participation is generally open to students currently enrolled in recognized colleges or universities. Individual events may have additional eligibility rules.
Will participants receive certificates?
Certificates may be issued to eligible participants and winners according to the rules of each event.
Is accommodation available?
Accommodation may be offered to registered outstation participants, subject to availability, eligibility and payment.
Already registered?
Thank you for joining us
Your delegate pass is confirmed — keep your QR handy at the registration desk. We promise you three unforgettable days on the IGIMS campus: great events, great music and even better people. Any question at all, our team is one WhatsApp message away.
Reach us
Contact
For sponsorships, collaborations and press enquiries, get in touch with the CEREBREXIA organising committee.
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Bailey Road, Patna – 800014, Bihar, India
- igims.cerebrexia@gmail.com
- Raj Bhardwaj — +91 62007 05425
- Kartik — +91 97725 80512
- @igimsfest on Instagram
Social channels
Find us
Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Bailey Road, Patna – 800014, Bihar, India
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