Literary Events

Debate

Debate is basically an art of putting across your viewpoints either for or against the topic to the extent that it convinces the listeners.

In this event each participant will have same topic to speak on. He/ she will be expected to deliver his/her thoughts on the given topic for duration of 5 minutes.

So my dear amigos do participate and be a part of our event.

General Instructions
  • All the Participants should carry their college ID Card/Govt. ID proof.
  • Registration must be done before the commencement of the event.
  • Participant must bring their passport size photograph.
  • Any suspicious doing can lead direct disqualification.
Specific Rules
  • The participant can speak either in Hindi or English
  • The participant will choose either for or against the motion
  • The participant is required to speak on the topic for duration of 5 minutes. 3 minutes for speaking and 2 minutes for conclusion
  • The participants will be marked negatively for hesitating, repeating words frequently (conjunctions, pronouns excluded), deviating from the topic and blabbering irrelevant stuff
  • After 5 minutes, other participants can challenge the speaker i.e., contradict any point mentioned, ask for clarification on deviating from topic or on any point or fact spoken
  • If the challenger is proven correct he/ she will have the point -1 else +1
Judging Criteria
  • Content coverage
  • Debating skills shown
  • Convincing argument skills
Event Rules
  • No distasteful language or activity will be entertained
  • Participants should reach the venue on time