Two - Day Book Fair at DAV University Book Fair 2026: Explore. Evolve. Excel.

The Knowledge Resource Centre, DAV University successfully organized a vibrant Two-Day Book Fair 2026 under the inspiring theme “Explore. Evolve. Excel.” The event was curated with the primary objective of promoting healthy reading habits, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and providing students and faculty members with direct access to a diverse repository of academic and literary resources. The book fair was officially inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of DAV University. Joining him for the ceremonial opening were Registrar Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Arora, distinguished members of the Library Advisory Committee, as well as deans and coordinators from various academic departments. The event featured over 30 leading publishing houses—including global giants such as Wiley, Routledge, Atlantic, Pearson, and CBS. The publishers showcased a vast and meticulous collection of academic textbooks, reference materials, and high-impact research publications. The exhibits spanned multiple disciplines, providing visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to explore a comprehensive range of cutting-edge educational resources under one roof. Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar emphasized the pivotal role of reading in developing critical thinking, broadening personal perspectives, and fostering a lasting culture of lifelong learning. He strongly encouraged students to cultivate active reading habits and make books an integral part of both their academic journeys and personal growth. The Vice-Chancellor also highly appreciated the dedicated efforts of the entire organizing team for bringing such a resourceful event to life. The initiative served as a highly interactive platform for students, research scholars, and faculty members. It allowed the university community to engage directly with prominent publishers, discover recent academic publications, and handpick resources highly relevant to their respective fields of study. The successful execution of Book Fair 2026 was organized at the initiative of the Library Advisory Committee. The event ran seamlessly under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) K.N. Kaul, (Chairman) and was meticulously coordinated by Ms. Maninder Kaur Sood, Incharge, Knowledge Resource Centre. This grand event reflects DAV University's continued commitment to strengthening its library infrastructure and creating an enriching academic environment. Through Book Fair 2026, the university firmly reaffirmed its vision of nurturing holistic education, cutting-edge research, and robust knowledge exploration for its academic community.