JOURNALISM & MEDIA
Think Different, Capture the Best, and Win the Title
Capture the world through your lens and tell a story without words! The Photography Competition invites participants to showcase their creativity and technical skills by submitting a single photograph that aligns with the theme, Juxtaposition. This means placing two or more elements close to each other to create a striking contrast or highlight their differences, similarities, or relationships. In photography, juxtaposition often involves combining contrasting subjects, colors, or ideas within a single frame to tell a story or evoke emotion. Participants are encouraged to experiment with composition, lighting, and perspective to create visually striking and meaningful images. This is an opportunity to let your artistic vision shine and inspire others through the power of photography.
- Type of event: SOLO
- Team Size: 1
- The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Participants must submit one original photograph related to the given theme.
- Edited photographs are allowed, but excessive manipulation that alters the authenticity of the subject is prohibited.
- The photograph must be submitted in JPEG format with a resolution of at least 1920 x 1080 pixels.
- Watermarks or signatures are not allowed on the photograph.
- Plagiarism or use of copyrighted images will lead to disqualification.
- The submission deadline is 25 September 2025. Late entries will not be considered.
- Participants must provide a brief caption (50–100 words) explaining the photograph and its connection to the theme.
- The organizer reserves the right to disqualify entries that contain inappropriate or offensive content.
- Relevance to Theme (30%): How well the photograph aligns with the given theme.
- Creativity and Originality (25%): Unique perspective, subject matter, and artistic vision.
- Technical Quality (20%): Focus, exposure, and composition.
- Visual Impact (15%): Overall aesthetic appeal and ability to evoke emotion.
- Caption (10%): How effectively the caption enhances the understanding of the photograph.
Think outside the box and showcase your creativity with the AD-MAD Competition! This event challenges participants to conceptualize and present an innovative advertisement for a fictional or real product, service, or idea. The focus is on originality, humor, and persuasive communication. Teams will have limited preparation time to brainstorm and enact their ad, which can include acting, props, and slogans. Whether quirky, heartfelt, or thought-provoking, let your creativity shine in this fast-paced and fun event!
- Type of event: Group
- Team Size: 3-5
- The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Teams will be given a product or theme on the spot and must prepare their advertisement within the allotted time (20–30 minutes).
- The advertisement must be presented within 3–5 minutes.
- Use of offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate content will lead to disqualification.
- Props are allowed but must be arranged by the participants.
- All team members must actively participate in the presentation.
- Judges’ decisions will be final and binding.
- Teams should adhere to time limits; exceeding time may result in point deductions.
- Plagiarism of existing ads will result in disqualification.
- Creativity and Originality (30%): Novelty of the idea and innovative approach.
- Relevance to Theme/Product (25%): How well the ad conveys the assigned product or theme.
- Presentation Skills (20%): Confidence, clarity, and team coordination.
- Humor and Entertainment Value (15%): Ability to engage and entertain the audience.
- Time Management (10%): Adherence to the time limit and seamless execution.
Gear up to think fast, act creatively, and make your mark in the world of advertisements!
Participants are invited to create a short film that narrates a compelling story, highlights a social issue, or explores a creative concept. Films can be in any genre, including drama, comedy, documentary, or experimental. The film's duration must not exceed 5-10 minutes, including the credits. This event celebrates originality, creativity, and technical excellence in filmmaking.
- Type of event: Group
- Team Size: 3-10
- The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- The film must be original and not infringe on copyrights.
- Duration: 5–10 minutes, including opening and closing credits.
- Films can be in either Hindi language or it should be silent.
- Only one submission per team is allowed.
- Content should be appropriate for a general audience. Avoid explicit content, violence, or hate speech.
- The submission deadline is 25 September, 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
- The film must be submitted in MP4 format with a resolution of at least 720p.
- Teams must ensure they have the necessary permissions for any external content (e.g., music, images) used.
- Storyline and Creativity (30%): Originality, narrative structure, and engagement.
- Technical Excellence (25%): Cinematography, editing, and sound quality.
- Relevance to Theme (20%): How well the film aligns with the given or chosen theme.
- Performance (15%): Quality of acting and overall team effort.
- Overall Impact (10%): Emotional, intellectual, or entertainment value
The Anchoring Competition provides a platform for students to demonstrate their stage presence, confidence, and communication skills. Participants will perform anchoring for a given situation, such as hosting an event, introducing performers, or engaging the audience. They will be judged on spontaneity, fluency, body language, and overall presentation. The event is designed to bring out the personality and charm of student anchors, preparing them for real-world hosting experiences.
- Type of event: Solo
- Team Size: 1
- Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Participants will anchor on a situation/topic provided by the organizers.
- Time limit: 3–5 minutes.
- Language: Hindi, English, or bilingual.
- Props or cue cards may be used.
- Offensive or inappropriate language/content is not permitted.
- Judges’ decision will be final.
- Confidence & Stage Presence (30%)
- Language Fluency & Clarity (25%)
- Audience Engagement (20%)
- Spontaneity & Presence of Mind (15%)
- Overall Impact (10%)
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