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This competition is open for all those who love debating on various agendas in front of a mass.
This competition is Bi-lingual and therefore a team comprising of two speakers may speak either in English or in Hindi or even one each: one in Hindi & the other in English.
- Type of event: Duet
- Team Size: 2
- Each team will be given a maximum of 10 minutes to speak, 5 minutes to each speaker. A caution bell shall be rung at 4 minutes.
- First speaker has to speak for the motion and the other against.
- The topic will be announced at least 48 Hours before the commencement of the fest.
- Speaker exceeding the permissible time limit of 5 minutes shall lead to the disqualification of the entire team.
- Reading from paper/other resources such as mobile phone/ tabs etc. is not permissible any shall lead to immediate disqualification.
- Use of profanity or the inciting of communal hatred will lead to instant disqualification.
- The decision of the judges shall be final & binding.
- Content
- Language & Delivery
- Points Offered
- Teamwork
- Debating Skills
- Overall Impression
This competition is for those who love to express their feelings through Poetry.
Contestants are required to express themselves purely in English
- Type of event: SOLO
- Team Size: 1
- It is an individual event.
- Each participant will have to recite a poem of their choice which can be either an original composition or by some existing poets.
- All Decisions by the judges would be considered Final.
- There should be no vulgarity in the performance of any type, verbal or action.
- Delivery of poem
- Voice modulation
- Rhyme
- Expressions & overall impact
This competition is for those who love to express their feelings through Poetry.
Contestants are required to express themselves purely in Hindi
- Type of event: SOLO
- Team Size: 1
- It is an individual event.
- Each participant will have to recite a poem of their choice which can be either an original composition or by some existing poets.
- All Decisions by the judges would be considered Final.
- There should be no vulgarity in the performance of any type, verbal or action.
- Delivery of poem
- Voice modulation
- Rhyme
- Expressions & overall impact
This is a public speaking contest in which participants are expected to showcase their skills in delivering speeches with clarity, eloquence, and effective communication.
Mode of communication shall be strictly English.
There shall be twoRounds in this competition with elimination after first round. The overall result shall be announced based on the cumulative score of first & second round.
- Round 1: Eliminator: Elocution (This round shall decide the top 7-10 finalist of the competition):
- Round 2: Extempore
- Type of event: SOLO
- Team Size: 1
Round 1: Elocution
- The topic for the speech is “India 2047”.
- A maximum of 4 minutes shall be given to each contestant. However, the participants may be stopped in between by the judges.
- Reading from paper/other resources such as mobile phone/ tabs etc. is not permissible any shall lead to immediate disqualification.
Round 2: Extempore
- Topic shall be given on the spot.
- Participant has to speak on the topic for a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes.
- Reading from paper/other resources such as mobile phone/ tabs etc. is not permissible and shall lead to immediate disqualification.
- Content & Points Offered
- Delivery
- Command on Language
- Round specific skills
- Overall Impression
This is a public speaking contest in which participants are expected to showcase their skills in delivering speeches with clarity, eloquence, and effective communication.
The mode of communication for this round would be Hindi only. Use of Hinglish or using English words in the communication shall lead to deduction or marks and in some case even disqualification.
There shall be two Rounds in this competition with elimination after first round. The overall result shall be announced based on the cumulative score of first & second round.
- Round 1: Eliminator: Elocution (This round shall decide the top 7-10 finalist of the competition):
- Round 2: Extempore
- Type of event: SOLO
- Team Size: 1
Round 1: Elocution
- The topic for the speech is “Bharat 2047”.
- A maximum of 4 minutes shall be given to each contestant. However, the participants may be stopped in between by the judges.
- Reading from paper/other resources such as mobile phone/ tabs etc. is not permissible any shall lead to immediate disqualification.
Round 2: Extempore
- Topic shall be given on the spot.
- Participant has to speak on the topic for a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes.
- Reading from paper/other resources such as mobile phone/ tabs etc. is not permissible and shall lead to immediate disqualification.
- Content& Points Offered
- Delivery
- Command on Language
- Round specific skills
- Overall Impression
As the name suggests General quiz is usually and shall be beyond the horizon. However the major emphasis shall be on current affairs & happenings, general knowledge & things that you usually observe around yourself.
- Type of event: Group
- Team Size: 2-3
- There will be two rounds in this competition:
- Written Prelims (eliminator)
- Mains (Finale)
- This is a group event and there must be a minimum of two and a maximum of three members in each team in each of the rounds
- Top 4 or 6 teams from the prelims shall qualify to the main round depending upon the scores in the prelims. In case of tie in the prelims, the qualifying team shall be decided on the basis of maximum correctly answered *marked questions in the prelims.
- There shall be 15-25 questions in the prelims each carrying 1 mark. There shall be some specific 3-8 *marked questions. There shall be no negative marking for unanswered questions or incorrect answers. Decision in case of incomplete or partially correct answers or spelling mistakes in answers shall lie at the discretion of the quiz master.
- In case the qualifying team is not present at the time of announcement of prelims results, privilege shall be given to the next team depending on the score and availability. It is therefore mandatory for the all teams to be present at the specified time and venue for the announcements of prelims results.
- The details of various rounds and their marking scheme of the mains, shall be announced before the start of the mains.
- The quiz master shall be the only person responsible and decider of the question that can be placed under this quiz. No one else can claim against the domain of the question asked under this category.
- The decision of the quiz master shall be final and bounding under all circumstances in all rounds.
- Carrying reading/writing materials, cell phones, tablets, etc. at the venue of the prelims or mains while attending it shall lead to disqualification of the team.
- Any attempt of the questions answered by your friends/ your college mates or any other resource person during the mains by shouting the answers out, may lead to losing points/losing that particular question or even to disqualification of the team.
The Business Quiz (B-Quiz) is designed to test the knowledge, awareness, and analytical skills of students in the fields of business, economy, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and current affairs. It encourages participants to think critically, stay updated with the corporate world, and compete in an intellectually stimulating environment.
- Type of event: Group
- Team Size: 2-3
- Each team must consist of 2–3 members.
- Use of mobile phones, smart watches, or any electronic devices during the quiz is strictly prohibited.
- Teams must be seated in their allocated places.
- In case of a tie, tie-breaker questions will be asked.
- The Quizmaster’s decision will be final and binding.
Competition Format
- Round 1: Prelims
- Round 2: Mains
Decision of the quiz master shall be final and binding.
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