Literary Events

JAM

Just a minute generally referred as JAM is basically a one minute impromptu extempore which checks one's thought process, fluency, ability to act spontaneously.

In this event each participant will receive a random topic to speak on, right on the spot. He/ she will be expected to deliver his/her thoughts on the given topic for duration of 60 sec i.e., a minute. No extra time will be allotted for preparing the topic, and participants are supposed to deliver their thoughts as soon as the topic is handed over to them.

So my dear amigos, whosoever is ready to take up this one minute challenge, do participate and be a part of our event. All you got is a minute to win it!

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
  • Every participant will receive a random topic to speak on, as soon as his/ her turn arrives. No topic will be known beforehand
  • The participant is required to speak on the topic for minimum duration of one minute
  • The participants will be marked negatively for hesitating, repeating words frequently (conjunctions, pronouns excluded), deviating from the topic and blabbering irrelevant stuff
  • When a participant is done delivering his/her topic, other participants can challenge the speaker i.e., contradict any point mentioned, and ask for clarification on deviating from topic or on any point or fact spoken
  • If the challenger is proven correct he/ she gets an extra point else the speaker gets an extra point
Event Rules
  • The entry fees will not be refunded in any case
  • No distasteful language or activity will be entertained
  • Participants should reach the venue on time
  • Every participant should carry their college identity proof
  • Judges decision will be final, irrevocable and binding to everyone
No prior selection for participation. There will be two rounds. Preliminary round and the Final round. In preliminary round general topics will be given and in Final round the abstract and current awareness related topics will be given