- The debate will be held in two languages, namely English and Hindi.
- Each team shall consist of two speakers: one speaking for the motion and the other against the motion.
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The “All India Shri Nandlal Gadiya Memorial Running Trophy” will be provisionally awarded to the institution securing the highest combined performance in both Hindi and English debates.
- To be eligible for the Running Trophy, an institution must participate in both categories (Hindi & English).
- The institution winning the trophy three times consecutively will permanently receive the Prize Money along with the Running Trophy.
- All participants shall be awarded a Certificate of Participation.
- Each participant will be given 5 minutes to speak and 1 minute for interjection.
- The decision of the judges shall be final and binding. No protest or objection regarding the decision or procedure will be entertained.
- The host university will provide free local hospitality to the guest teams from the evening of 26 February 2026 to the evening of 28 February 2026.
- Participants delivering written debates will not be eligible for prizes. However, a small slip containing only key points will be permitted.
- Teams must register online through the link: https://debate.mewaruniversity.org/ or via QR code.
- Participants are advised to make return travel reservations only after 8:00 PM on 28 February 2026.
- All participants must bring both soft copy and hard copy of their debate topic and submit it after the debate for publication in the University Magazine.
- The last date for registration is 20 February 2026.
🌟 ALL INDIA SHRI NANDLAL GADIYA MEMORIAL DEBATE - 2026 🌟
Topic: “Have public welfare schemes become merely a tool for grabbing votes in India ?”
विषय: “क्या भारत में जन कल्याणकारी योजनाएं सिर्फ वोट बटोरने का एक जरिया बन गई हैं ?”
Date: 27 & 28, February 2026
Venue: Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
🏆 Prize Distribution: 28 February 2026, 04:00 PM (Maharana Pratap Seminar Hall)
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