PRATIVAAD 2026 Debate Competition Full Details Registration Last Date Eligibility Rounds Prizes
The S S Khanna Girls’ Degree College, a constituent college of the University of Allahabad, is organizing the 4th Inter-Collegiate Bilingual Politico-Legal Debate Competition “PRATIVAAD 2026” under the Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Centre of Legal Studies.
The competition will be held on April 7 2026 and will focus on the theme
“Right to Recall Strengthening People’s Sovereignty or Disruption of Electoral Mandate”
Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration: 31 March 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Event Date: 07 April 2026
Students are advised to complete registration before the deadline as entries are limited.
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open for:
- Undergraduate students pursuing 5 year integrated law course
- Undergraduate students of Political Science
Team Rules
- Each team must have 2 participants
- One will speak for the motion and one against the motion
- Both members must be from the same institution
- Each college can send maximum 2 teams per department
- Both participants must debate in the same language (Hindi or English)
- Recommendation letter from college is mandatory
Competition Structure
The debate will be conducted in two rounds:
1 Preliminary Round
- Each participant gets 4 minutes
- No rebuttal allowed
- Marks will be given individually
- Team score = total of both members
- Top 4 teams qualify for final
- Best speakers will be selected based on individual scores
2 Final Round
- Matchups decided by draw of lots
- Motion side also decided by draw of lots
- Speaking time: 4 minutes per team
- Rebuttal allowed
- One member speaks and the other gives rebuttal
- Rebuttal time: 2 minutes
General Rules
- Participants will be identified by team codes only
- Carry college ID card mandatory
- Use of abusive language leads to disqualification
- No books notes or gadgets allowed
- Judges’ decision will be final and binding
Evaluation Criteria
Participants will be judged on:
- Clarity and organization
- Presentation style
- Subject knowledge
- Originality and argument strength
- Rebuttal ability (final round only)
Dress Code
- Formal attire is mandatory for all participants
Registration Details
Registration is to be done through Google Form:
Important Instructions
- Team composition cannot be changed after registration
- Limited seats available
- Selection will be on first come first serve basis
Prizes and Certificates
- Best Speaker (For Motion): ₹2000 + Trophy + Certificate
- Best Speaker (Against Motion): ₹2000 + Trophy + Certificate
- Best Team Award: ₹2000 + Trophy + Certificate
- All participants will receive Participation Certificates
Important Note
- Host college will not participate to ensure transparency
- Organizer’s decision will be final in case of disputes
Contact Details
- Email: slmcentreoflegalstudies@gmail.com
- Contact Number: +91 9451750466
Why This Competition Matters
The topic Right to Recall is highly relevant in today’s democratic framework. It raises important questions about accountability of elected representatives vs stability of governance.
Through PRATIVAAD 2026 students will engage in constitutional debate public policy analysis and legal reasoning, making it a valuable academic platform especially for law and political science students.
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