​Rules

• ​A team must consist of 2 members. Cross-college teams are allowed.

• ​The Debate will be conducted in an Oxford Style format, where teams will be assigned ‘For’ or ‘Against’ the motion through a toss.

• ​The Debate will be held strictly in English.

• ​The structure of the Debate will be as follows:

  • ​Opening Statement – ‘For’ Team (2 mins)

  • ​Opening Statement – ‘Against’ Team (2 mins)

  • ​Discussion & Rebuttals – Both Teams (8 mins)

  • ​Closing Statement – ‘For’ Team (2 mins)

  • ​Closing Statement – ‘Against’ Team (2 mins)

• ​Questions from Judges (3 mins)

• ​The stance (For/Against) will only be revealed at the start of the debate, requiring teams to prepare arguments for both sides.

• ​Teams will be given 10 minutes of preparation time after the motion is announced.

• ​Use of mobile devices, internet, or any resources is permitted only during preparation time. Any unfair means used during the debate will lead to disqualification.

• ​Use of foul or inappropriate language will result in immediate disqualification.

• ​The decision of the judges will be final and binding.

• ​Coordinators reserve the right to modify the rules or structure of the debate at any time.

• ​Registration will be complete only upon receipt of the Registration Fees after the Luma Registration. The team name is to be added as a note along with the Payment.

• ​Once registered, the fee will not be refunded.

• ​Late entries will not be permitted. The registration closes at 5pm, 22nd April 2026.

​Prize Pool: 5,000 Rs

​1st Place 3,000 Rs.
2nd Place 2,000 Rs.

​Registration Fees: 50 Rs.

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​COORDINATORS:

​Pranjal Naik Goltekar: 82618 94254
Varad Kamat: 76204 53651