GUIDELINES FOR HELATH KALASANGAMA EVENTS - 2025
1. MUSIC - SOLO SONG
All the rules mentioned here should be strictly followed by the participants, organizing committee and the judges.
Rules for Solo Singing:
| Criteria for Participants |
| 1 |
Individual Participation |
| 2 |
Maximum duration of the performance: 4 minutes |
| 3 |
Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking |
| 4 |
Instruments are allowed |
| 5 |
Background music (instrumental/karaoke) is allowed, but no pre-recorded vocals |
| 6 |
Submit your soundtrack prior to the assigned person |
| 7 |
Back-up singers or extra musicians are NOT ALLOWED |
| 8 |
Participants can choose any song from Bollywood, Classical, Semi-classical, Folk, Jazz, Pop, etc. |
| 9 |
Any language is allowed but should be clear and understandable |
| 10 |
Songs must not contain offensive, inappropriate, or abusive lyrics |
| 11 |
Dress code should be appropriate |
| Code of Conduct |
| 1 |
Participants must arrive before the competition starts |
| 2 |
Any form of misbehavior or misconduct will lead to disqualification |
| 3 |
Participants must respect fellow contestants and competition staff |
| Judging Criteria |
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Judgement will be based on Vocal quality, Pitch, Rhythm, Song selection, Expression and stage presence, Overall performance.
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| Event Coordinator |
| Ms. Swagatalakshmi - Contact No : 8016875936 |
2. GROUP SONG
Rules for Group Singing
| Criteria for Participants |
| 1 |
Group Participation: Minimum 3 participants and Maximum 7 participants |
| 2 |
Maximum duration of the performance: 5 minutes |
| 3 |
Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking |
| 4 |
Mashup is allowed |
| 5 |
Instruments are allowed |
| 6 |
Background music (instrumental/karaoke) is allowed, but no pre-recorded vocals |
| 7 |
Submit your soundtrack prior to the assigned person |
| 8 |
Participants can choose any song from Bollywood, Classical, Semi-classical, Folk, Jazz, Pop, etc. |
| 9 |
Any language is allowed but should be clear and understandable |
| 10 |
Songs must not contain offensive, inappropriate, or abusive lyrics |
| 11 |
Dress code should be appropriate |
| Code of Conduct |
| 1 |
Participants must arrive before the competition starts |
| 2 |
Any form of misbehavior or misconduct will lead to disqualification |
| 3 |
Participants must respect fellow contestants and competition staff |
| Judging Criteria |
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Judgement will be based on Vocal quality, Pitch, Rhythm, Song selection, Expression and stage presence, Overall performance.
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| Coordinator |
| Ms. Swagatalakshmi - Contact No: 8016875936 |
3. SOLO DANCE
Rules and regulations:
| Rules and Regulations |
| 1 |
Participants must register through the provided Google form. [One participant/institute] |
| 2 |
Participants may perform in any of the following styles: Classical, Western, Cinematic, or Fusion |
| 3 |
Duration of each performance should be 2+1 minutes |
| 4 |
General props are allowed; however, inflammable and sharp objects are prohibited |
| 5 |
Participants are responsible for arranging their own costumes and props |
| 6 |
The audio track for the dance must be shared with the coordinators on or before 4 PM on February 15, 2025 |
| 7 |
Failure to adhere to the prescribed timings may result in disqualification |
| 8 |
The judges' decisions are final |
| 9 |
Judgement is based on the qualities like synchronization, creativity, expression, costumes/make-up, and overall performance. |
4. GROUP DANCE
Rules and regulations:
| Rules and Regulations |
| 1 |
Participants must register through the provided Google form. [One group/institute] |
| 2 |
Participants may perform in any of the following styles: classical, western, cinematic, or fusion. |
| 3 |
Team size: 5 – 10 members. |
| 4 |
Duration of each performance should be 5+1 minutes. |
| 5 |
General props are allowed; however, inflammable and sharp objects are prohibited. |
| 6 |
Participants are responsible for arranging their own costumes and props. |
| 7 |
The audio track for the dance must be shared with the coordinators on or before 4 PM on February 15, 2025. |
| 8 |
Failure to adhere to the prescribed timings may result in disqualification. |
| 9 |
The judges' decisions are final. |
| 10 |
Judgement is based on the qualities like synchronization, creativity, expression, costumes/make-up, and overall performance. |
| Event Coordinator: |
Ms. Nageena
Contact No: 9738646765
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Ms. Payal , Ms. Rajameena
Contact No: 9094013301
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5. DEBATE
| General Instructions |
| 1 |
Each team will consist of 2 speakers |
| 2 |
Topic allocation will be done on the day of the event |
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Each team will get a preparation period allocated by the judge before each round |
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Each team will get 2 minutes to make their statement |
| 5 |
Facts must be accurate, and visual materials are permissible |
| 6 |
No new constructive arguments may be introduced in the rebuttal period |
| 7 |
Each team is liable to questions from the judges based on their arguments |
| 8 |
No books or sheets with written content will be allowed |
| 9 |
Topics will be announced 2 days prior to the event |
| 10 |
Judge’s decision is final |
| Format and Time Limits |
- Each team will be assigned a stance: Proposition (Affirmative) or Opposition (Negative)
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The debate will be structured as follows:
- Opening Speech (Proposition) – 3–5 minutes
- Opening Speech (Opposition) – 3–5 minutes
- Rebuttal Round (Each team) – 3–4 minutes
- Question and Answer Session – 2–3 minutes per team
- A warning bell will ring 30 seconds before the time limit. Speakers exceeding the time limit will face point deductions.
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| Rules for Conduct |
- Participants must maintain decorum and respect the opposing team
- Use of offensive language, hate speech, or disruptive behavior will lead to disqualification
- Teams must rely on factual evidence and logical reasoning. False information may lead to penalties
- Use of notes and cue cards is permitted, but excessive reading is discouraged
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| Disqualification and Penalties |
- Any participant who exceeds the time limit by more than 30 seconds will lose points
- Use of electronic devices (unless permitted) during the debate is not allowed
- Teams that fail to show up on time may be disqualified
- Any form of plagiarism or misinformation will lead to penalties
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| Event Coordinator |
| Mr. Prashanth - Contact No: 7406862828 |
6. QUIZ
| Prelims Rules |
| 1 |
Format: Pen and paper test. |
| 2 |
Number of Questions: A total of 20 QUESTIONS. |
| 3 |
Content: Questions are drawn from various disciplines. |
| 4 |
Time Limit: 30 minutes. |
| 5 |
Qualification: Only the top 5 teams qualify for the finals. |
| 6 |
Scoring System: Correct Answer: +2 POINT, Incorrect Answer: -1POINT and Unattended Question: 0 POINT |
| 7 |
In Case of a Tie: Separate questions will be asked to the tied teams to determine the qualifiers. |
MAINS- RULES
| Round |
Rules & Scoring |
| Round 1 - Boomerang |
- The teams are seated as per the number allotted by the chit-picked.
- Each team receives 2 questions.
- No options are provided for the questions.
- Correct answer: +10 points.
- Incorrect answer or no answer: 0 points.
- If a team answers incorrectly or does not answer, the question is passed.
- The team which answers a passed question correctly receives +5 points Time limit: 30 sec
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| Round 2 - Rapid Fire |
- One Member Rule: Only one team member is allowed to face the questions and answer. Each team member can answer only once.
- Time Limit: Each team has 60 seconds to answer as many questions as possible.
- Question Delivery: The quizmaster will read questions aloud to the team whose turn it is.
- Answering: Only one participant from the team can answer each question.Teams must decide quickly who will answer each question.
- Scoring: Each correct answer earns the team 1 point. Incorrect answers do not deduct points, but the team cannot answer again
Timing:
- Question Timing: The quizmaster will keep track of time, signalling when 60 seconds are up.
- Countdown: Teams should begin answering immediately after the question is asked.
- Rapid Pace: If a team takes longer than 5 seconds to answer a question, they must move on or risk being marked incorrect.
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| Event Coordinator |
| Mr. Prashanth - Contact No: 7406862828 |
| Round 3 - Spell It Right |
- A word is given to the team to spell aloud
- 10 seconds to spell the word
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Scoring:
- Scoring: Correct answers: 10 points
- Incorrect answers: 0 points
- The question can be passed for 5 points if incorrect
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| Round 4 - Buzzer Round |
- Buzzer System: Each team will have access to a buzzer (or a hand-raising method if buzzers are not available).
- Question Format: The quizmaster will ask a question, and teams must wait for the quizmaster to finish before buzzing in.
Buzzer Use:
- Teams must press their buzzer to indicate they want to answer.
- The first team to buzz in gets the chance to answer. Answering:
- Once a team buzzes in, they have 10 seconds to respond.
- If they answer incorrectly, the other teams can buzz in for a chance to answer.
Scoring Points System:
- Correct Answer: +10 points
- Incorrect Answer: -5 points
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| Event Coordinator |
| Mr. Prashanth - Contact No: 7406862828 |
7. FINE ARTS EVENTS
- Painting is a duo event where one person sketches the outline of the art they intent to do and the other person paints out the sketch that the first person did.
- The participant can use any type of style. It could even be a mixture of different styles .
- Participant should not depict any obscenity, offensive, illegal, political or discriminatory form go the given theme.
| Painting |
| 1 |
One person should do the outline of the art and other person should do the painting |
| 2 |
The roles of who is painting and who is sketching should be informed to the event coordinator before the start of the event |
| 3 |
Time limit is 90 minutes (45 for sketching the outline and 45 minutes for painting) |
| 4 |
Participants should bring their our materials |
| 5 |
Theme will be given 1 day before the event |
| 6 |
Online references can be taken but not to be done exactly |
| 7 |
A3 sheets will be provided by the organizers. |
| 8 |
Judges decision is final |
8. SKETCHING
- Sketching is a single participant event.
- The participant can use any type of style. It could even be a mixture of different styles.
- Participant should not depict any obscenity, offensive, illegal, political or discriminatory form go the given theme.
| Rules |
| 1 |
The time limit is 60 minutes. |
| 2 |
The submission must be original creation done on spot |
| 3 |
Participants should bring their our materials |
| 4 |
Theme will be given 1 day before the event |
| 5 |
Online references can be taken but not to be done exactly |
| 6 |
A3 sheets will be provided by the organizers. |
| 7 |
Judges decision is final |
| Fine arts Event Coordinator |
| Mr. Prashanth - Contact No: 7406862828 |
9. Mime Competition
| Category |
Rules & Details |
| Time Limit |
- Each performance has a time limit of 5 minutes.
- Participants exceeding the time limit will face penalties.
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| Theme |
- The theme for the competition is 'Celebrating Humanity'.
- Participants must creatively incorporate the theme in their performance.
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| Number of Participants |
- This is a team event.
- Each team must consist of minimum 8 and maximum 12 members.
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| Judging Criteria |
- Creativity and Originality (10 points): Unique and innovative interpretation of the theme.
- Expression and Emotions (10 points): Effective use of facial expressions and body language.
- Theme Relevance (10 points): Clear depiction and adherence to the theme.
- Clarity of Story (10 points): Coherent storytelling that is impactful and easy to understand.
- Overall Presentation (10 points): Coordination, costumes, props (if any), and stage presence.
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| Additional Rules |
- No spoken words or sound effects are allowed.
- Minimal use of props is encouraged; props should enhance, not overshadow, the performance.
- Teams must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time for smooth transitions.
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| Disqualification Criteria |
- Use of spoken words, sound effects, or music.
- Exceeding the maximum time limit by more than 30 seconds.
- Acts that are deemed inappropriate or offensive.
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| Event Coordinator |
| Mr. Manjunath - Contact No: 9902518011 |
| Ms. Nice - Contact No: 9916586617 |
10. Fashion Show
| Category |
Rules & Details |
| Theme |
Fantasy and Mythology |
| Team |
- Department: Health Sciences (4 teams)
- Team Members: 7-10 per team
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| Originality |
- All designs must be original and unique.
- Innovative use of materials is encouraged.
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| Material & Construction |
- Outfits must be safe to wear and move in.
- Avoid sharp objects, loose parts, or hazardous materials.
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| Appropriateness |
Designs must be decent. |
| Props & Wings |
- Large props (e.g., wings, staffs, armor) must be lightweight and manageable.
- Innovative ideas are encouraged.
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| Time Limit |
- Each model gets 1-2 minutes on the runway.
- Group performances must not exceed 8 minutes.
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| Music |
- Custom music for their walk.
- Music must be handed over in a pen drive one day before the main event.
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| Walk & Presentation |
- Models should confidently showcase the outfit.
- Best Fantasy Costume
- Best Mythological Representation
- Most Innovative Design
- Best Performance on Stage
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| Event Coordinator |
| Mrs. Ramya - Contact No: 9611255238 |