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Event Overview
The Presentation Challenge is a dynamic competition designed for Grade 9-12 students and gap-year learners passionate about public speaking and effective communication. This event will test participants’ skills in presentation, content delivery, and the ability to engage and persuade an audience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to Grades 9-12 students or gap-year students (not enrolled in undergraduate programs).
- Participants should possess basic public speaking and presentation skills.
Events Format and Timeline
Round Structure
Time | Event |
10: 00-10: 15 AM | Orientation and Introduction |
10: 30 AM -1: 30 PM | Round 1: Qualifier |
1: 30 PM – 2:30 PM | Break and snacks |
2: 30 PM – 2:45 PM | Selection Announcement |
2:45 PM-3:30 PM | Preparation time for the topics |
3:45PM – 4:45 PM | Round 2 |
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM | Winner Announcement and Certifications |
Rules and Regulations
- Only students from Grades 9-12 or gap-year students (not enrolled in undergraduate programs) are eligible.
- Plagiarism or reading directly from notes will result in score deduction.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- Participants must bring their own devices or materials required for presentation.
Collaboration is not allowed; all presentations must reflect individual effort.
Syllabus and Resources
Round 1: Initial Presentations
- Duration: 2 minutes per participant
- Task: Participants must deliver a prepared 2-minute presentation on a given topic by us. ( Topic for initial presentation will be available beforehand).
- Evaluation: Clarity, confidence, structure, and engagement.
Selection: Top 10 participants advance to the finals.
Final Round: Extended Presentation (50%)
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Presentation Duration: 5 minutes per participant
- Task: Participants will receive a topic or theme on which they must prepare a comprehensive 5-minute presentation.
- Q&A Session: Each participant must answer audience or judge questions for 2 minutes.
- Evaluation: Content depth, delivery, creativity, and handling of Q&A.
