Rules and
Regulations

Skit

1. Only one team per school will be allowed.
2. A maximum of 8 participants are allowed to participate in this item.
3. The duration of the skit shall be between 6–8 minutes.
4. Use of makeup, drapery, and background music is allowed. No personal remarks, aspersions,
   character assassination are allowed.
5. Participating teams should submit three copies of the synopsis of the theme of the skit, along with
   the language of presentation (Hindi or English), on the day of registration
6. The item will be judged based on qualities like theme, work on acting, stagecraft, design, and
   general impression.
7. Vulgarity or inappropriate insinuations in the presentation should be avoided. Only innocent satire or humor is expected.
8. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Street Play

1. Only one entry per school will be entertained.
2. Each team should consist of 8 to 10 members & the maximum number of accompanists should not
   exceed 2 members.
3. Teams can choose their own theme.
4. Content must be original, appropriate for all age groups, messaging social reform and not include
   any offensive, disrespectful, or vulgar content.
5. Performances can be in Hindi, English, or a mix of both. Use of local dialects is prohibited.
6. Each team will be allowed a maximum of 8 minutes for their performance. Exceeding the time limit may result in point deductions.
7. Teams are responsible for their own costumes and props, which should be minimal and easy to set
   up and remove within the allowed time. Hazardous materials or open flames are prohibited.
8. Teams can use musical instruments and pre-recorded music, which must be submitted to the organizers in advance.
9. Performances will take place in an open area designated by the organizers. Teams must ensure
   their setup and performance do not cause any damage to the venue.
10.  Judgment will be based on creativity, relevance to theme, acting, team coordination, and overall
    impact.
11. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Mime

1.  Only one entry per school will be entertained.
2.  A maximum of 06 participants are allowed to participate in this item.
3. Judgment will most likely be based on qualities like idea, creativity of presentation, use of
   makeup, music, costume and general impression.
4. Duration of performance shall be between 04 to 05 minutes.
5. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Painting

1. Each school will be represented by one participant.
2.  Topic for Painting competition will be ‘Heritage of Gujarat’
3. The duration will not be more than 2 hours and 30 minutes.
4. The size of the painting will be half imperial size drawing paper, i.e., 22” x 15”.
5. Painting can be done in oil, water, poster, or pastel colors.
6.  Use of any fonts, letter, words, slogans, or text in the poster is not allowed. The poster should be
   completely visual.
7. Candidates shall bring their own material like brushes, paints, etc. Only the paper/sheet will be
   provided by the host university.
8. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Clay Modelling

1. Each school will be represented by one participant.
2. Duration will not exceed 2 hours 30 minutes.
3. Topic for Clay Modeling will be ‘Motherhood’.
4. Participants shall bring their own materials like Terracotta clay or soft grey clay & other supporting material.
5. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Cartooning

1. Each school will be represented by one participant.
2. Duration will not exceed 2 hours 30 minutes.
3. Topic for cartooning will be ‘Tech-Addiction’.
4. Participants shall bring their own materials. Only the drawing paper 22″ x 15″ will be provided by the host university.
5. Kids’ colored clay is not allowed
6. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Poster Making

1. Each school will be represented by one participant.
2. Topic for Poster Making will be ‘ India @ 2047.
3. The duration will not be more than 2 hours and 30 minutes.
4. Poster drawing should be made in vertical/poster format only.
5. Participants shall bring their own material. Only the drawing paper/sheet 22” x 15” will be provided by the organizers.
6. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Rangoli Making

1. Each school will be represented by one participant.
2. Duration will not exceed 2 hours 30 minutes.
3. Participants shall bring their own materials. This art is known differently in various regions such as Mandana, Alpana Alekhan, Kolam, Rangoli, etc. For this, the medium and form for expression can be freehand, pictorial, and descriptive.
4. Topic for Rangoli will be ‘ Traditional India’.
5. Only one medium shall be used – powdered color, Flower Petals, sawdust, or pulses or Rice without pasting.
6. Participants will have to prepare a rangoli within the space provided by the organizers.
7. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Mehendi

1. Each participating school can depute only 1 student participant.
2.  Due credit will be given to originality, creativity, decorative art with aesthetic sense.
3. Theme for Mehendi will be ‘Festival’.
4. Use of handprint, any kind of mold, and any kind of decorative material is not allowed.
5. The participant has to bring their own Mehendi and other required materials.
6. Duration will not exceed 2 hours 30 minutes.
7. The Mehendi must extend to the palmer side of the forearm with a minimum six-inch length.
8. The participant has to draw the Mehendi on the palmar side of both hands of the model. The
   model should be a student of the same school.
9. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Quiz

1. Each school can send a team of three persons.
2. There will be a written preliminary round and teams will be selected for the final.
3. Finals will be oral with audio-visual questions.
4. Specific rules regarding the evaluation procedure, time to reply to a particular answer, and the type
   of round will be given before the start of the competition.
5. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Elocution

1. Each school will be represented by one speaker.
2. Medium of expression will be English and Hindi.
3. Each speaker has to speak a minimum of 04 minutes or maximum of 05 minutes.
4. Topic for Elocution Competition will be ‘Adhyatm Se Vigyan, Mera Bharat Mahan’, ‘From Spirituality to Science, My India is Great’.
5. The item shall be prose or poetry and not a song.
6. Reading from paper or any other source is strictly prohibited.
7. The sequence of speakers will be decided by a draw of lots.
8. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Debate

1. Each school will be represented by two debaters, one will speak For, while another will speak
   AGAINST the motion.
2. Medium of expression will be Hindi and English.
3. Topic for Debate Competition will be “Does the current education system and policies adequately
   prepare students for the real world?”.
4. Each debater has to speak for a minimum of 04 minutes or maximum of 05 minutes.
5. Reading from paper or any other source is strictly prohibited.
6. The competitor from each school will speak FOR and AGAINST the motion.
7. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Poetry

1. Each school will be represented by one Poet.
2. Medium of expression will be Hindi, English and Gujarati.
3. Each speaker has to speak a minimum of 03 minutes or maximum 05 minutes.
4. The performance will be judged in one language.
5. The item shall be poetry and not a song.
6. Reading from paper or any other source is strictly not permissible.
7. The sequence of poets will be decided by a draw of lots.
8. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Classical Vocal Solo

1. Only one entry per school is allowed.
2. Duration of performance shall be between minimum of 06 minutes or maximum 08 minutes.
3. Time for stage/instruments setting is a maximum of 03 minutes.
4. Maximum number of accompanists is 03.
5. Items can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnataka style.
6. Cinema songs are not allowed under this item.
7. Judgment will be based on qualities like Swar, Tal, Selection of Raga, Elaboration of Raga,
   Composition, Alap, Taan, Layakari, and General Impression.
8. Accompaniment should be live and not recorded.
9. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Western Vocal Solo

1. Each school can send only one entry for the competition.
2. A maximum of 3 accompanists are permitted using western instruments only.
3. Accompaniment should be live and not recorded.
4. The duration of the performance should be a minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 6 minutes.
5. Setting time for a group shall not exceed 3 minutes.
6. Participants may perform any western genre such as pop, jazz, blues, rock, country, contemporary music etc.
7. Participants must ensure that the lyrics and presentation are appropriate and free from offensive content.
8. Judgement will be based on vocal quality and clarity, pitch accuracy, rhythm, expression and stage presence, song selection, creativity and overall performance impact.
9. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Western Instrumental Solo

1. Each school can send only one entry for the competition.
2. A maximum of 2 accompanists are permitted using western instruments only.
3. Accompaniment should be live and not recorded.
4. Time for stage/instruments setting is a maximum of 03 minutes.
5. The duration of the performance should be a minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 6 minutes.
6. Participants must bring their own instruments.
7. Judgement will be based on technical skills, rhythm, melody, creativity, overall impact.
8. Participants may perform using any western musical instrument (e.g. Guitar, keyboard, saxophone, ukulele etc.)
9. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Classical Instrumental Solo (Percussion)

1. Only one entry per school is allowed.
2. Duration of performance shall be between 6–8 minutes.
3. Time for stage/instruments setting is a maximum of 3 minutes.
4. Maximum number of accompanists is 2.
5. Participants must bring their own instruments.
6. Items can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnataka style.
7. Judgment will be based on qualities like Taal, content, Selection of Raga, Composition, musicality, clarity and precision of strokes and General Impression.
8. Accompaniment should be live and not recorded.
9. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Classical Instrumental Solo (Non- Percussion)

1. Only one entry per school is allowed.
2. Duration of performance shall be between 6-8 minutes.
3. Time for stage/instruments setting is a maximum of 3 minutes.
4. Maximum number of accompanists is 2.
5. Participants must bring their own instruments e.g. Casio & Harmonium is allowed.
6. Instruments of western origin adopted by the Indian Raga system are allowed.
7. Items can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnataka style.
8. Judgment will be based on qualities like Taal, content, Selection of Raga, Composition, musicality, clarity and precision of strokes and General Impression.
9. Accompaniment should be live and not recorded.
10. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Group Song (Indian)

1. Only one entry per school is allowed.
2. A team has to present two songs, one patriotic and another a folk song.
3. Maximum 6 singers in a group and up to 3 accompanists playing instruments.
4. The group songs should be in Indian languages or regional languages.
5. No film songs should be presented as a group song.
6. Duration of performance shall be between 6–8 minutes, excluding setting time.
7. Setting time for a group shall not exceed 4 minutes.
8. Judgment will be based on the quality of singing, Selection of Song, Pronunciation, Coordination and not on makeup, costumes and actions of the team.
9. Accompaniment should be live and not recorded.
10. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

Folk Vocal Solo

1. Each school can send only one entry for the competition.
2. A maximum of three accompanists are permitted.
3. The duration of the performance should be a minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 6 minutes.
4. Accompaniment must be performed live. Use of recorded music, karaoke, or pre-recorded tracks is strictly not allowed.
5. Participants may sing folk songs representing any region or culture.
6. A maximum setting time of 4 minutes will be provided before the performance.
7. The decision of the judges will be final and non-objectionable.

1. Only one entry per school is allowed.
2. It will be a group event.
3. Each group will be given 4-5 minutes of performance time.
4. A team must consist of 10-14 participants.
5. The overall performance must be based on choreography and fashion trends in clothing.
6. Participating teams have to focus on dressing style, hairstyle, makeup, props, music, accessories,
   etc.
7. Judgment will be based on walk, theme justification, costume, and confidence.
8. The group must present in a single theme, which is traditional Gujarati attire.
9. Themes related to social causes will not be entertained.
10. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.