Participants engage in a structured debate format to articulate their viewpoints on a given topic, aiming to persuade the judges and audience with their arguments and rebuttals. Participants must register in advance as individuals or in teams (up to 3 members per team). A specific debate topic will be announced at the beginning of the event. Participants will be assigned either the 'pro' or 'con' position. Participants will have a limited time (e.g., 10-15 minutes) to prepare their arguments before the debate begins. Each debate will consist of multiple rounds, typically including opening statements, rebuttals, and closing arguments. Time limits will be enforced for each segment (e.g., 3 minutes for opening statements, 2 minutes for rebuttals). Judges will evaluate the debates based on the established criteria, and winners will be announced.
Entry Fees: Rs. 100
Team Size: Solo
Coordinators: Khushi Sharma, Pawni Kaushik
Contact: +91 8595839182
Rules
Conduct: Participants are expected to maintain decorum and respect each other's viewpoints. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
Use of Notes: Participants may use notes during the debate but should aim to engage with the audience and judges directly.
Respectful Discourse: Personal attacks or disrespectful comments towards opponents will lead to disqualification.
Time Management: Participants must adhere to the time limits for each segment. Judges will signal when time is nearly up.
The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.
In the event of any disputes that may arise during the competition, the decision made by the organizers will be final and binding.
Participants found under the influence of cigarettes, alcohol, or narcotics, or using unfair means, regardless of the event they are participating in or the institution they represent, will be prohibited from participating and asked to leave the premises of the organizing institute.
Once registered for an event, under no circumstances the registration fees shall be refunded to the participants in case of absence/ disqualification.
Judging Criteria
Argument Quality (40%): Clarity, logic, and persuasiveness of arguments presented.
Rebuttal Effectiveness (30%): Ability to counter opposing arguments effectively.
Delivery (20%): Presentation style, confidence, and engagement with the audience.
Research and Evidence (10%): Use of factual data, examples, and logical reasoning to support arguments.
A panel of judges with expertise in debate will evaluate performances based on the scoring criteria.
