Declamation

A. School Level Declamation Competition

Eligibility

• Open to students of Classes VI–XII.
• Each participant must be officially nominated or registered through their school.
• 2 student participants representing the school.

Language

•  Speeches must be delivered in English.

Presentation Format

• Participants shall deliver a speech originally delivered by a renowned personality.
• The original message and spirit of the speech must be retained.
• Time limit: 3–5 minutes.
• Participants must introduce the speech title and original speaker before beginning.
• Participants are usually expected to wear formal, neat, and appropriate attire replicating the Personality.
• Use of notes, scripts, or electronic devices is not permitted.The performance must be memorized. Competitors are evaluated on verbal clarity, voice modulation (pitch, pace, and power), and keeping the audience engaged without relying on distracting movements.

Judging Criteria

• Content Understanding – 25%
• Clarity and Pronunciation – 20%
• Voice Modulation and Expression – 20%
• Confidence and Stage Presence – 20%
• Overall Impact – 15%

 General Rules

• Participants must report to the venue at least 15 minutes before the event.
• Exceeding the time limit will lead to penalties.
• The order of presentation shall be decided by the organizers.
• Any violation of the competition rules may result in disqualification.
• The judges' decision shall be final and binding.

Code of Conduct

• Participants must maintain discipline and respect towards judges, organizers, and fellow contestants.
• Content promoting hate speech, discrimination, or personal attacks is prohibited.
• Participants must maintain professionalism and respect throughout the event.
• Any disruptive behavior may lead to disqualification.

B. Higher Education Level Declamation Competition

Eligibility

•  Open to students enrolled in Undergraduate and Postgraduate  Programmes.
• Participants must be duly registered through their respective institutions/departments.
• 2 student participants representing the College.

Language

• Speeches must be delivered in English.

Presentation Format

• Participants shall present a speech originally delivered by a distinguished leader, thinker, scholar, activist, or public figure.
• The speech should reflect a clear understanding and interpretation of the original content.
• Time limit: 5–7 minutes.
• Participants must mention the title and original speaker before commencing.
• Notes, scripts, and electronic devices are not permitted during delivery.The performance must be memorized. Competitors are evaluated on verbal clarity, voice modulation (pitch, pace, and power), and keeping the audience engaged without relying on distracting movements.
• Participants are usually expected to wear formal, neat, and appropriate attire replicating the Personality.

Judging Criteria

• Understanding and Interpretation of Content – 25%
• Delivery and Articulation – 20%
• Voice Modulation and Expression – 20%
• Critical Appreciation of the Speech – 15%
• Confidence and Stage Presence – 10%
• Overall Impact – 10%

General Rules

• Participants must report to the venue at least 15 minutes before the event.
• Exceeding the time limit will lead to penalties.
• The order of presentation shall be decided by the organizers.
• Any violation of the competition rules may result in disqualification.
• The judges' decision shall be final and binding.

Code of Conduct

• Participants must maintain discipline and respect towards judges, organizers, and fellow contestants.
• Content promoting hate speech, discrimination, or personal attacks is prohibited.
• Participants must maintain professionalism and respect throughout the event.
• Any disruptive behavior may lead to disqualification.

Faculty Incharge:

Visedenuo Thakro (visedenuo@tetsocollege.org)

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