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DEBATE

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Asia/Calcutta
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Event Details

  • Event Date: Between 4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026 (at respective colleges)

  • Prize Distribution: 23rd January 2026

  • Format: Oxford-style

  • Format: 1 participants per side

Topics

  • Released one week before

  • Related to:

    • National development

    • Education

    • Culture

    • Youth issues

    • Indian society

Time Structure

  • 5 minutes per speaker

  • 2-minute rebuttal

Entry Fee

  • ₹100 per participant

Rules

  • No personal attacks; arguments must be issue-focused.

  • Use of facts encouraged; false data reduces points.

  • Rebuttal must be concise and relevant.

  • Language must be respectful and culturally appropriate.

Judging Criteria

  • Content – 30%

  • Delivery – 25%

  • Argument strength – 25%

  • Rebuttal – 10%

  • Overall impact – 10%