Topic Announcement: A specific topic will be announced at the start of the event. Participants will have a short time (e.g., 10 minutes) to prepare their Shayari based on this topic. Each participant is allotted a maximum of 3 minutes for their performance. Participants will recite their Shayari in front of a panel of judges and an audience.
Entry Fees: Rs. 100
Team Size: Solo
Coordinators: Jessica, Ananya
Contact: +91 8595394240
Rules
Performance Time: Each participant has a strict time limit of 3 minutes. Timing will be monitored, and any participant exceeding this limit will be stopped.
Content: All Shayari presented must be original and relevant to the given topic. Any plagiarized content will lead to disqualification.
Language: Participants may present their Shayari in Hindi, Urdu, or English. Bilingual performances are also encouraged.
Props and Aids: Participants may use minimal props, but no visual aids or written materials are allowed during the performance.
Conduct: Participants are expected to maintain professionalism. Disruptive behavior during other participants’ performances will not be tolerated.
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
After all performances, judges will evaluate each participant based on set criteria, and winners will be announced.
Creativity (30%): Originality and uniqueness of the Shayari.
Delivery (30%): Clarity, emotion, and expressiveness during recitation.
Connection (20%): Ability to engage and resonate with the audience.
Technical Quality (20%): Use of language, rhythm, and adherence to poetic structure.
A panel of 3-5 judges with expertise in poetry will evaluate performances based on the scoring criteria.
