Third All India IISU English Debate

The IIS University, Jaipur is a cosmopolitan and vibrant Deemed-to-be-a-University and is among the thirty eight deemed universities in India placed under Category ‘1’ by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It is known for excellence in imparting meaningful education to students and to encourage them to think innovatively. It particularly focuses on empowering its students to face life’s challenges with confidence and also provide creative leadership in the times to come.

The University is pleased to announce its Third All India IISU English Debate proposed to be held on Saturday, 19 March 2016 from 10.00 am onwards. The topic for the debate is ‘In the Opinion of the House, Celebrities Make for Poor Role Models’. We view this competition as an opportunity to provide a nationwide platform to young students to further hone their oratorical skills and be part of a strong debating community. Students from across the country are being invited to participate and we hope that you too will help us make this event a success with your participation. We request you to circulate the attached details for the information of your students and register at your earliest. Institutions are expected to register only one team comprising two speakers – one for and one against the motion. The participating team may be accompanied by a faculty member from your institution. For the Debate Rules and downloading the Registration Form, please visit our website www.iisuniv.ac.in .

In order that we may accommodate your students who wish to compete, please take care of the registration process well before the entry-deadline. This will ensure a pleasant and trouble-free experience for everyone, and allow us to host you in the manner you deserve! We look forward to having you over at our University.

For further information, you may contact Dr. Rimika Singhvi on 9783307195 or   

Dr. Mani Bhatia on 8003095264. 

Deatils

 Topic : In the opinion of the House, ‘Celebrities Make for Poor Role Models ”.

Eligibility and Team Structure :

1.  This competition is open to all Undergraduate and Postgraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at any recognized educational institution in India.
2. Each team will consist of two members. One speaker speaks for the motion and the other against, in keeping with the conventional style of debating. The participating institution is required to nominate only one team for the competition.

Speaking Time:

4 minutes and 1 minute to conclude, per speaker

Registration:

Please register your team by email at the earliest. For registration, please mail to: iisuengdebate@iisuniv.ac.in .

Entry Deadline :

Your filled-in Registration form should reach the above mentioned email i.d. by 15 March 2016.

Registration Fee :

The participating institution is required to pay a registration fee of ` 500/- per team. The mode of payment is either online or by DD, as per the details given in the Registration Form.

Local Hospitality :

Local hospitality will be taken care of. However, no TA will be paid by the host institution. The same may be borne by the participating institution.

Accommodation :

Accommodation can be arranged for on request by us. The team is required to intimate their requirement us, in the Registration Form attached herewith, or book directly. In either case, they must make at least one day’s advance payment to us or the hotel, as the case may be. Under mentioned are the details of the nearby budget hotels for your information  :

* Check- in time is 12.00 noon

   The tariff is inclusive of buffet breakfast and taxes.

Pick up from and drop back to the hotel, at fixed times, will be made available on request. You may contact the following for further information :

1. Dr. Rimika Singhvi                                     rimika.singhvi@iisuniv.ac.in

2. Dr. Mani Bhatia                                           mani.bhatia@iisuniv.ac.in

Participant I.D. and Forwarding letter : It is mandatory for all participants to carry an identity proof with them, preferably their institutional identity card. It is also compulsory for the participating team to bring their institution’s nomination letter too.

Awards :

The winning team will be awarded a running shield. In addition to this, three best speakers will receive individual tropies.

Registration form