[ TECHNO-SOCIAL DEBATE ]

Technical Debate

A platform for students to discuss current techno-social topics, building confidence, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork through structured debate.

Debate 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 7 th Floor Auditorium 5–10 / Team Rs. 50 / Student

[ ABOUT THE EVENT ]

What is Technical Debate?

The Technical Debate encourages students to discuss current techno-social awareness topics through structured, evidence-based arguments.
It helps participants develop confidence, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills in a competitive setting.
Teams present arguments for or against a given topic using logical reasoning and accurate facts — assigned by the judges on the day of the event.

[ EVENT FORMAT ]

How the Debate Works

Team Structure: Each team will have 5–10 members. Teams will be assigned to speak either FOR or AGAINST the topic by the judges.
Topics: Techno-social topics will be used. The topic will be announced one day before the event.
Language: The debate will be conducted in English only. Offensive or inappropriate language is strictly not allowed.
Devices: Mobile phones, smart devices, and internet access are not allowed. Only handwritten notes are permitted.

[ TIME LIMITS PER MEMBER ]

3 min

Speaking Time per Member

1 min

Rebuttal Time per Member

[ RULES & GUIDELINES ]

General Instructions

Registration & Entry

Participants must register for the event prior to the fest.
College ID card is mandatory for entry.
Each team must have 5–10 members.

Debate Conduct

The team must not shift its point of view during the debate.
Speakers must support their statements with valid reasons and accurate facts.
No new points can be introduced during the rebuttal.

Time & Schedule

Each member gets 3 minutes to speak and 1 minute for rebuttal.
Follow the schedule strictly; late entries may not be entertained.

Devices & Resources

Mobile phones, smart devices, and internet are not allowed.
Only handwritten notes are permitted during the debate.

Language

The debate will be conducted in English only.
Offensive or inappropriate language will lead to disqualification.

Closing & Certificates

Certificates/awards will be distributed only to registered participants.
Ensure your attendance is marked before the event begins for eligibility.
Organizers are not responsible for participants' personal items.

For more information, clarifications, or doubts, kindly meet the Event Faculty In-Charge during college hours.

[ EVENT IN-CHARGE ]

Event In-Charge

Ms. Anto Remila S

School of Computing