Back to the Hills
BTTH 6.0
You're invited to the 6th edition of BTTH (Back to the Hills), our annual alumni meet, hosted this year by the 3rd Batch! Join us on the JNV Calicut campus for an evening and night of games, performances, music, conversations and memories under the stars. Reconnect with old friends and favourite teachers, network with fellow alumni, and see how the school has grown.
Can't make it in person? Alumni around the world can join through our interactive hybrid format, as participants and not just spectators.
- Date: 26 December 2026, 4:00 PM to 27 December 2026, 6:00 AM
- Venue: JNV Calicut Campus
- Format: In-person + Hybrid (global online participation)
To help us plan for everyone, please register as soon as you can. We can't wait to welcome you back!
Programme at a Glance
26 December 2026 · Afternoon: Arrivals & Play
| 3:00 PM | Arrival & Registration (Entry Gate & Campus): digital registration and lunch kit collection |
| 4:00 PM | Games & Fun Activities: Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Chess, Carrom, Badminton and more |
Evening: Main Events
| 6:00 PM | Inauguration and AGM (Main Stage): official kickoff of BTTH 6.0 followed by the Annual General Meeting of the JNV Calicut Alumni Network |
From 7:00 PM, choose between Main Stage entertainment and the hybrid Unconference tracks.
Main Stage Entertainment
| 7:00 PM | Pre-registered Group Events & Performances |
| 8:00 PM | Karaoke & Alumni Orchestra: open singing where alumni take the mic, followed by live music performed by alumni |
| 10:00 PM | DJ: dance floor |
Unconference Tracks (Hybrid)
| Time | Venue 1 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Sports & Fitness | Politics & Religion |
| 7:30 PM | Connect with your Favourite Teachers | Objectives & Purpose of the JNV Alumni |
| 8:30 PM | Jobs & Startup Forum | Arts & Music Interest Group |
| 9:30 PM | Leadership Forum | Charity & Social Reforms |
Late Night & Wrap-Up
| 12:00 AM | Midnight Memories (Campus): informal gatherings, endless conversations and nostalgic catch-ups under the stars |
| 6:00 AM | Event Wrap, 27 December 2026: final goodbyes until next time |
Join from Anywhere: Hybrid Participation
BTTH 6.0 will be streamed live, and alumni joining from across the world will be part of the action:
- Live stream on Zoom with a YouTube simulcast (or similar)
- A dedicated hybrid host looking after the online room all night
- Live polls, shoutouts and virtual participation in games
- Introduce yourself on screen during the kickoff
- "From Across the World": video messages and live appearances from alumni abroad
- Online chat shown to the audience on campus on a dedicated screen
