Every coin has two sides, every subject too. Sometimes more!
Debate is a game of mental gymnastics.
Challenge your prowess of gab and test your medical proficiency in this invigorating event.
Let your words set the stage on fire!
RULES & REGULATIONS
- 1. Each team should consist of 2 members, in which one participant shall debate FOR the motion and the other shall debate AGAINST the motion.
- 2. Both participants must register separately for the event.
- 3.Inter-batch and inter-college teams are permitted
- 4. An Online Screening round will be conducted to select the top 12 teams for the prelims round in Osmania Medical College.
- 5. In the online round, both the participants of a team should upload a video (MP4) delivering their argument for 2 minutes each, where one shall speak FOR and the other AGAINST the topic.
- 6. The topic for the online screening will be announced, and the last date for uploading the videos will be announced.
- 7. 12 Teams will be selected for prelims round.
- 8. The topic for the Prelims will be announced one week before the event.
- 9. The format for PRELIMS round is as follows:
- a). Delivery of Argument: The participants will present their argument for a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds. b). Rebuttal Round: Followed by which they will receive counter questions from their co-participants. All the questions asked to the participant in 1 min ans 30 sec should be answered. more than 2 questions can be permitted if it fits into the frame.
- c)The 5 best teams will be selected for the Finals.
- 10. The FINALS will include 3 Rounds:.
- a. Delivery of argument (3 mins)
- b. Rebuttal with co-finalists (2 mins)
- c. An additional round of Rebuttal questions from the panel of judges (2 mins)
- 11 General judging criteria for all the rounds- Online, Prelims, and Finals:
- a. Argument content
- b. Delivery
- c. Diction
- d. Persuasiveness
- e. Time management
- 11) The winners will be declared on the day of the Valedictory Ceremony only.