Sponsored by:
Rule Of Three
A fierce battle of words between the government and the opposition party. Register and grab the bragging rights!
Participation Type:
Group (3 members only)
Fees:
Rs.150
Classroom- 601
Location:
Refer To the Rules Section
Format:
Time & Date::
11:30am, 12th September
Rules
● The Motion will be shared 24 hours in advance. Teams must prepare for both sides. The Government or Opposition side is decided by a coin toss on the day of the event.
● Speaking Order: The order of speeches must follow parliamentary structure (Gov1 → Opp1 → Gov2 → Opp2 → Gov3 → Opp3).
● Speaking Time: Each speaker gets 4 to 5 minutes. Going under 3 minutes or over 6 minutes may result in point deductions.
● No POIs (Points of Information): For simplicity and timing, POIs will not be included in this pilot round.
● No material is to be read out; cue cards or handwritten notes are allowed.
● Conduct: Personal attacks, shouting, or offensive content will result in disqualification.
● All debates will be conducted in English.
● A detailed document on the debate format would be sent to debaters a week in advance as a handbook by the Debate Club.
Judgement Criteria
Relevance, Validity, and Depth of Arguments Structure, Clarity, Logical flow, and Organization of arguments and Speech. Use of examples, evidence, and sound reasoning. Team Coordination and Strategy Engagement, Composure, Speaker confidence and Voice modulation Respectful Conduct towards the panel and other participants.
Prizes
1st- Prizes worth 1.5k
(Cash Prize, Gift hampers, and exciting coupons)