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ATH L E TIC S
KHO-KHO
B ASK E TB AL L
FUTSAL
VO L L E YB AL L
TH R O W B AL L

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B ADM IN TO N
KAB ADDI
TAB L E TE N N IS
CHESS
C AR R O M

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CULTURAL 20-30
SO LO SIN GIN G
DUE T SIN GIN G
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G R O UP DAN C E
JUN K M USIC
B AT TL E O F B AN DS
M R . AN D M S. C O N VE R GE
STR E E T PL AY
AN TAK SH AR I
R AP B AT TL E
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H IJAC K
SL AM PO E TR Y
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SH AYAR I
G UE S S W H O
DE B ATE
Q UIZ
C R E ATIVE W R ITIN G
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M E M E M AK IN G
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PR AN K STE R
AD - M AD
M YSTE R Y B OX
PO STE R M AK IN G
G UE S S W H O
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G ENERAL R ULES
• According to NIFT rule, only 50 participants from each campus are allowed.
• All the teams must carry their NIFT ID cards at the time of registration. An ID
card for Converge’18 will be given to them and this ID card should be carried
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with them all the time, any contestant failing to present the ID on asking, may
be denied participation.
• Time limit, wherever provided must be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may
lead to penalization as per rules or even disqualification.
• Adherence to theme wherever provided is mandatory, teams failing to do so
may be marked accordingly.
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• Judge’s decision at the face of any discrepancy or dispute shall be final and
binding, and no further objections shall be entertained.
• Use of obscene, disrespectful, indecent or offensive language, imagery or
implications are strictly prohibited. Overstepping moral, social, or religious
boundaries shall be immediately and strictly penalized. The decision of the
same shall rest with the judges.
• Soft-copies, wherever required, have to be submitted in a readable Compact
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Disc in an acceptable format at the time of registration.

• The teams should have proper playing gears and kits required for all sports
events.
• All participants should report to the venue at least 30 minutes prior the
commencement of the event, unless mentioned.
• If any team / athlete arrives late by more than 15 minutes beyond the sched-
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uled time of an event, the opponent will be announced as winners of that

particular game through “walkover”. Every team / athlete should compulsorily
wear their respective jersey / tracksuitrepresenting their campus while partici-
pating in the events.
• The organizing committee reserves the right to change the event schedule and
timings.
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 ATHLETICS

Running Events

No. of player- 8 (4 boys and 4 girls)

2 in each category (1 boy and 1 girl)

Categories:
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A. 100 m boys & girls

B. 200 m boys & girls
C. 400 m boys & girls
D. 800 m boys & girls

Rules-
1. The Running events will be organized for boys & girls separately.
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2. Runner is disqualified after two false starts.

3. Sprints: Runner must remain in lane throughout race.
4. Runner must start behind the start line.
5. Runner is disqualified if he/she impedes another runner’s progress by obstructing, jostling or inter-
fering and gains an unfair advantage.
6. Runner must wear spikes (preferable), sneakers or athletic shoes. Bare foot running is not allowed.
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7. Jumping the gun/whistle/clap will cause a false start, which could lead to disqualification from the
competition.
8. Further rules will be based on AFI (Athletic Federation of India)
9. Decision of referee will be final.

Relay Events 4x100 m

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No. of player- 8 (4 boys and 4 girls)

Rules-
1. Relay events will be organized for Boys & Girls separately.
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2. Runners must pass the baton within the exchange zone.

3. Runners may not throw the baton to make a pass. And dropping of Baton will lead to disqualification.
4. Runners must remain in their lanes throughout the 4x100 meter relay race.
5. Runners are disqualified if they obstruct, impede or interfere with another runner’s progress.
6. Within the takeover zone, it is only the position of the baton which is decisive, and not the position or
location of the body or limbs of the competitions.
7. Bare foot running is not allowed.
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8. Decision of referee will be final.

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 Long Jump

No. of player- 2 (1 boy and 1 girl)

Rules-
1. Long Jump events will be organized for Boys & girls separately.
2. Always start behind the take-off line.
3. The best of non-consecutive 3 jumps will be marked as the final score.
4. Measure the distance of the jump from the take-off line / board to the closets impression made in the
sand by any part of the body.
5. Exit pit from the sides or rear, walking back toward the runway and crossing over the take-off line will
result in a foul.
6. Further rules will be based on AFI (Athletic Federation of India) Javelin Throw
7. Decision of referee will be final.
No. of player- 2 (1 boy and 1 girl)
Shot put & Discuss Throw
Rules-
1. Javelin Throw events will be organized for boys and girls seperately.
2. A Javelin must be held at the grip. It shall be thrown over the shoulder or upper part of the throwing
No. of player- 2 (1 boy and 1 girl) arm and must not be hurled. Non-Orthodox styles are not permitted.
3. A throw shall be valid only if the tip of the metal head strikes the ground before any other part of the
Rules- Javelin.
1. Shot-put & Discuss Throw events will be organized for boys & girls separately. 4. If the participant, after starting the throw, touches the demarking lines, the ground outside or the
2. The best of non-consecutive 3 throws will be marked as the final score. runway it will be considered a foul throw.
3. Do not step over on or over the shot-put toe board/line. 5. Further rules will be based on AFI (Athletic Federation of India)
4. Shot Put: A legal put must be initiated from the shoulder and the crotch of the neck with one hand 6. Decision of referee will be final.
only. The shot does not drop below the shoulder.
5. An athlete is not permitted to touch the ground outside the stipulated circle during the throw.
6. Prior to the discus/shot put hitting the ground, the athlete cannot go out of the circle. If he or she
does that, it is considered as a foul. Points(for each event):
7. If the discus/shot put ends up outside the landing area, the throw would invalid. Winner- 5 points
8. Further rules will be based on AFI (Athletic Federation of India) 1st Runner up- 3 points
9. Decision of referee will be final. 2nd Runner up- 1point

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 KHO-KHO BASKETBALL

No. of players - 12 (9 on field players + 3 extras) No. of players - 10 {5 on field players(4B+1G) + 5 extras (4B+1G)}

Rules- -
Rules-
1. An inning will consist of chasing and running turns, will be of seven minutes duration. Each match will 1. The match will be played in 4 quarters for duration of 20 minutes with 5 minutes per quarter. Break
consist of two innings. time is 4 minutes in the order of 5-1-5-2-5-1-5 minutes.
2. An interval of 5 minutes is allowed after an inning and 2 minutes between 2 turns. 2. A maximum of 2 time-outs in a quarter will be permitted.
3. The captain of the toss winning team will have the choice of chasing or running. 3. Each team is allowed to take 3 time-outs throughout a match.
4. With the commencement of the game, three runners have to get inside the court. 4. In case of tie, the teams will play 5 minutes extra time.
5. As soon as a runner is put out the next three runners must enter the field before “kho” is given. If a 5. On completion of the league matches, if two or more teams are on same points, then the tie shall be
runner fails to enter the field, she is given out. resolved as follows:
6. Kho is to be given from behind a sitting chaser and has to be loud enough. a. If two teams are tied, head-to-head wins among the teams will be considered to break the tie.
7. The seated chaser shall not get up without getting “kho”. b. If more than two teams are equal in placing, a second classification will be established, taking
8. When an actve chaser leaves a post, she shall go in the direction of other post remaining on the side into account only the results of the games between the teams that have tied.
of the centre line which she was facing before leaving the post. c. If there are still teams tied alter the second classification, the basket average will be used to
9. Further rules will be based on KKFI (Kho Kho Federation of India) determine the placing, taking into account only the results of the games between the teams that
10. Decision referee will be final. tied.
d. If there are still teams tied, the placing will be determined using the goal average from the re
Points: sults of all their games played in the group.
Winner : 5 Points 6. All other rules as per FIBA (International Basketball Federation).
1st Runner-up : 3 Points 7. Decision of referee will be final.
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point
Points:
Winner : 5 Points
1st Runner-up : 3 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point

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 FUTSAL VOLLEYBALL-BOYS/GIRLS

No. of players - 7 (5 on field players + 2 extras) No. of players -10 (6 on field players + 4 extras) boys and girls separately

Rules- Rules-
1. Futsal studs are compulsory. 1. Volley Ball tournament is organized for both girls and boys separately.
2. A match is played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 7 players (a goalkeeper and four 2. Each team will have 6 playing members.
outfield players) and 4 substitutes. Substitutions may be made at any time, whether the ball is in play 3. Each match will be best of 3 sets of 15 rally points each.
or not, but only in the specially demarcated substitution zones. 4. The finals will be best of 5 sets of 25 rally points each.
3. Each half of the game is of 10 minutes for qualifiers, quarter finals and semi finals. 5. Two time-outs of 2 minute each is allowed per team in a match.
4. For Finals, half time will be of 15 minutes. 6. LIBERO will be permitted.
5. Teams are entitled to a one-minute time-out in each period. There are no time-outs in extra time. 7. In case of Deuce in the deciding set, a difference of 2 points should be scored compulsorily to win
6. Penalty shoots will be taken from the centre, with no goalkeeper defending the post. Penalty goals the match.
should go in one bounce. 8. In case of Deuce in regular sets, a difference of 2 points maximum up to 17 and 27 points will be
7. Goalkeepers have only four seconds in which to play the ball, with either their hands or feet, and may played and the team scoring 17 and 27 points first will be declared winners.
not touch it again if it has been deliberately played to them by a team-mate without an opponent 9. Rotation of members is not compulsory.
playing or touching it. Goalkeepers are also now free to play anywhere on the pitch and throw the 10. Further rules will be based on FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball).
ball beyond the halfway line. 11. Gum-sole shoes is compulsory for participation.
8. Unlike 11-a-side football, goals may not be scored directly from the kick-off in futsal and there is no 12. Decision of referee will be final.
offside.
9. Decision of the referee will be final. Points:
10. All other rules as per FEF (Futsal European Federation). Winner : 5 Points
11. Decision of referee will be final. 1st Runner-up : 3 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point
Points:
Winner : 5 Points
1st Runner-up : 3 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point

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 THROWBALL- GIRLS BADMINTON

No. of players -10 ( 7 field players + 3 extras)

No. of players - 4 (2 girls & 2 boys)
Categories: - Boys’ Singles - Girls’ Singles - Mixed Doubles - Boys’ Doubles – Girls’ Doubles.
Rules-
1. Each team will have 7 playing members.
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2. Each match will be of 15 points and best of 3 sets. One time-out (2 minutes) per team in a match is
1. All matches are best of 3 sets of 11 points each.
allowed.
2. The finals will be best of 5 sets of 21 rally points each.
3. The finals will be best of 3 sets of 25 rally points each.
3. In case of Deuce in regular sets a difference of 2 points maximum up to 13 points will be played and
4. Choice of side/service as per coin tosses.
the team scoring 13 points first, will be declared winners.
5. Service can be given by any side behind the back line (corners only).
4. In case of Deuce, in the deciding set a difference of 2 points should be scored compulsorily to win the
6. Only one touch is allowed and second player can catch the ball and throw it.
match.
7. Movement of both legs is not allowed while holding the ball.
5. After every set, 2 minutes will be allotted as extra time.
8. A player can hold the ball for maximum of 3 seconds.
6. A serve is delivered diagonally across the courts. During service, both the server and receiver must
9. A player is not allowed to touch the net while delivering the ball.
stand at diagonally opposite sides without touching the boundary lines of the badminton courts.
10. Smashing is not allowed.
7. Players/teams will switch sides on the court at the end of every game.
11. Once the other team gets the service, the serving player and all the other players rotate one position
8. Servicing while foot touching any line on the court of the server will be considered foul.
clock wise.
9. Service has to be done below waist level, else opponent gets the point.
12. The same player will serve until the service breaks.
10. At the beginning of the game and when the score is even, the server serves from the right service
13. After each set, the team changes sides.
court. When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
14. If the ball touches the net while servicing, it will be a re service.
11. Further rules will be based on WBF (World Badminton Federation).
15. A player touching the net or the opposite side with his hands will be considered foul.
12. Gum-Sole shoes is compulsory for participation
16. Body touch is not allowed.
13. Decision of referee will be final.
17. In case of Deuce in regular sets a difference of 2 points maximum up to 17 points will be played and
the team scoring 17 points first will be declared winners.
Points:
18. In case of Deuce in the deciding set a difference of 2 points should be scored compulsorily to win
Winner : 5 Points
the match.
1st Runner-up : 3 Points
19. Further rules will be based on ITF (International Throw-ball Federation).
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point
20. Gum-Sole shoes is compulsory for participation
21. Decision of referee will be final.

Points:
Winner : 5 Points
1st Runner-up : 3 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point
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 KABADDI TABLE TENNIS

No. of players - 10 (7 on field players + 3 extras) boys and girls separately. No. of players - 4 (2 girls & 2 boys)
Categories: - Boys’ Singles - Girls’ Singles - Mixed Doubles - Boys’ Doubles – Girls’ Doubles.
Rules-
1. Each playing team shall consist of maximum 10 Players. 7 Players shall take the ground at a time Rules-
and the remaining 3 players are substitutes. 1. All matches for boys’ singles, girls’ singles, boys’ doubles, Girls’ doubles and mixed doubles are
2. The duration of the match shall be a minimum of 10 minutes divided equally in two halves of 5 min- best of 3 sets of 11 points each.For finals, there will be of 5 sets of 21 points each.
utes each along with 4 minutes interval between halves. The teams will change sides after the inter- 2. In case of Deuce in regular sets a difference of 2 points maximum up to 13 and 23 points will be
val. The number of players for each team at the start of second half shall remain the same as it was played and the team scoring 13 and 23 points first will be declared winners.
at the end of first half. 3. In case of Deuce in the deciding set a difference of 2 points should be scored compulsorily to win
3. Each Team shall be allowed to take one “Time Out” of 90 Seconds each per match. Such time out the match.
shall be called for by the Captain, Coach or any playing member of the team with the permission of 4. The ball must rest on an open hand palm. Then it must be tossed up at least 6 inches and struck so
referee. During the time out, the match clock will be paused and will restart on the commencement of the ball first bounces on the server’s side and then the opponent’s side.
the next raid which has to start on the blow of the whistle by the referee / umpire. 5. If the serve is legal except that it touches the net, it is called a let serve. Let serves are not scored
4. All other rules as per IKF (Indian Kabaddi Federation). and are reserved.
5. Decision of referee will be final. 6. Further rules will be based on IITF (International Table Tennis Federation).
7. Decision of referee will be final.
Points
Winner : 5 Points Points
1st Runner-up : 3 Points Winner : 5 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point 1st Runner-up : 3 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point

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No of players- 1 per campus. No. of players - 2 (1 boy and 1 girl)

Categories: Singles- Boys/Girls, Mixed Doubles.
Rules-
1. Swiss system will be followed. Rules-
2. Maximum of 1 hour per game (each player 30 minutes). 1. The game will be of 4 rounds.
3. Duration between each move will be 30 seconds. 2. Thumbing / Back Stroke is not allowed.
4. Touch and move rule will be followed. 3. Red coins 3 points, Black / White coins 1 points. e. For minus stroke penalty will be 1 coin.
5. Maximum of 3 illegal moves will be allowed. 4. The player who breaks, attains white.
6. 50 moves will be allowed if King is the last chess piece left from the board. 5. If the player touches opponents coin before his/her own, penalty of one coin will be allotted to the
7. If match ends up in a tie, then piece count will declare the winner. opponent.
8. Organizers will provide Chess Clock, Chess Board, Chess coins. 6. After pocketing red coin, the player must cover it with one more of his/her coin.
9. All other rules as per FIDE ( World Chess Federation). 7. All other rules as per ICF (International Carrom Federation).
10. Decision of referee will be final. 8. Decision of referee will be final.

Points Points
Winner : 5 Points Winner : 5 Points
1st Runner-up : 3 Points 1st Runner-up : 3 Points
2nd Runner-up : 1 Point 2nd Runner-up : 1 Point

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SOLO SINGING
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No. of rounds: 2
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No. of participants: 1

Rules-
Round 1: This is an elimination round. 8 Participants will be shortlisted for 2nd Round (Final round).
Theme : Late 90’s (Bollywood)
Time Limit: 3 minutes (for the complete performance)
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1. Participants are allowed to accompany their performance with ONE instrumentalist or a karaoke
track.

Round 2:
Theme :Sufi (Bollywood)
Time Limit: 3 minutes
1. Bollywood versions of the above genre is allowed.
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2. Medley of two or more songs is not permitted.

3. Participants are allowed to accompany their performance with ONE instrumentalist or a karaoke
track.

Judgment Parameters (10 points each):

1. Choice of song
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2. Sur -Tal
3. Accuracy of lyrics- pronunciation
4. Expression
5. Overall impact

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1. Music is to be submitted at the time of registration to avoid technical glitches.

2. Participants must report at the venue 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid
penalization.

Points:
Winner- 5 points
1st Runner up- 3 points
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No. of rounds: 1 No. of rounds: 1

No. of participants: 2 (1 boy + 1 girl) No. of participants: 1

Rules- Rules-
Theme : Folk (Bollywood) Theme : Street Style
Time Limit: 3 minutes Time Limit: 3+2 minutes (inclusive of stage set-up time if required)
1. The song should strictly follow under the given genre. 1. Performance / Choreography must be based on the given genre.
2. Medley of two or more songs is not permitted. 2. One prop use mandatory.
3. Participants are allowed to accompany their performance with ONE self-operated musical instrument
or karaoke. Judgement Parameters(10 points each):
Judgment Parameters(10 points each): 1. Choreography
1. Choice of song 2. Expression
2. Sur -Tal 3. Use of Props
3. Accuracy of pronunciation 4. Stage Presence / Coverage
4. Expression 5. Overall Impact
5. Coordination
6. Overall impact Note:
1. Participants must report at the venue 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid
Note: penalization.
1. Music to be submitted at the time of registration to avoid technical glitches. 2. Music is to be submitted at the time of registration to avoid technical glitches.
2. Participants must report at the venue 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid
penalization. Points:
Winner- 5 points
Points: 1st Runner up- 3 points
Winner- 5 points 2nd Runner up- 1point
1st Runner up- 3 points
2nd Runner up- 1 point

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No. of rounds: 1 No. of rounds: 1

No. of participants: 6 to 10 No. of participants: 3 to 5

Rules- Rules-
Theme: Indian Epics Theme:None
(The team has to present any episode from the Indian epics through dance.) Time Limit: 3 (exclusive of stage set-up time if required)
Time Limit: 5+2 minutes (inclusive of stage set-up time if required) 1. Music must be created out of waste materials.
1. Dance Style: Fusion of 2 styles (one Indian classical is mandatory) 2. Music devices or instruments are NOT to be used; this needs to be strictly followed.
2. Costumes are mandatory.
Judgement Parameters (10 points each):
Judgement Parameters(10 points each): 1. Harmony
1. Choreography 2. Innovation
2. Synchronisation 3. Overall Impact
3. Expression
4. Costume Note:
5. Stage Presence / Coverage 1. The objects used are subject to judges’ approval.
6. Innovation 2. Participants must report at the venue 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid
penalization.
Note:
1. Music to be submitted at the time of registration to avoid technical glitches.
2. Participants must report at the venue 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid Points:
penalization. Winner- 5 points
1st Runner up- 3 points
Points: 2nd Runner up- 1 point
Winner- 5 points
1st Runner up- 3 points
2nd Runner up- 1 point

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 BATTLE OF BANDS STREET PLAY

No. of rounds: 1 No. of rounds: 1

No. of participants: 3 to 5 No. of participants: 6 to 10

Rules- Rules-
Theme : Pop Rock Theme : 1)Baba Superstition 2) #Trending 3)Wedding or Bidding 4)Section 377 5)Fake is the new
Time Limit: 8+2 minutes (Inclusive of stage setup time, also exceeding the time limits will lead to real
marks deduction) Time Limit: 15 minutes for the complete performance and setup.
1. Minimum of 2 instruments + 1 lead singer is compulsory. 1. The team has to select one theme.
2. Students will have to get their own instruments like guitar etc.The drum set will be provided by NIFT
3. Rae Bareli. However it won’t be given for any practice sessions. Judgement Parameters(10 points each):
1. Content/script
Judgement Parameters(10 points each): 2. Performance
1. Music (clarity, overall musical performance) 3. Relevance of the theme to costumes/prop
2. Stage presence (how well the band connects with the audience) 4. Overall impact and Originality
3. Connectivity to theme
4. Synchronization Note:
5. Accuracy of pronunciation & expression 1. Judges will hold the right to stop any act at whichever point they find it to be violating the rules or
general decency.
Note: 2. Participants must report 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid penalization.
1. The decision of the jury will be the final.
2. Participants must report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the event to avoid Points:
penalization. Winner- 5 points
3. The winner will be decided based on the final score. 1st Runner up- 3 points
2nd Runner up- 1 point
Points:
Winner- 5 points
1st Runner up- 3 points
2nd Runner up- 1 point

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Theme - None No. of rounds: 2

No. of participants: 2(Participate in a pair) No. of participants: 1

Rules- Rules-
The event will comprise of 4 rounds. Round 1: This is an Elimination round
Round 1: Antakshari within Antakshari: The rappers need to rap their own creation.
Time Limit: 90 seconds per team Time Limit:2 mins.
Teams are required to sing successive songs from the letter in which they end the previous song
Round 2:
Round 2: English to Hindi : Theme: The theme for the rap will be given at the time of registration of the event.
Time Limit : 60 seconds per team 1. The selected 8 rappers for the second round, 5 minutes time will be given before the performance.
The teams are required to sing as many songs as possible after converting the given English word to 2. The rappers have to prepare a rap of minimum eight lines and should not exceed one minute.
Hindi. 3. Rappers are not allowed to recycle lyrics which he/she used in the previous round

Round 3: Video Round Judging Parameters (10 points each):

Time Limit : 45 seconds per team 1. Innovation
The teams are required to identify the 10-second video clip and sing the song that follows. Also the par- 2. Content
ticipant has to guess the singer and the movie or album. 3. Harmony and balance
4. Overall impact
Round 4: Audio Round
Time Limit : 45 seconds per team Points:
The teams are required to identify the 10-second audio clip and sing the song that follows. Also the par- Winner- 5 points
ticipant has to guess the singer, actor and actress. 1st Runner up- 3 points
2nd Runner up- 1 point
Note:
1. Results will be based on the final scores.

Points:
Winner- 5 points
1st Runner up- 3 points
2nd Runner up- 1 point

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No. of participants: 2 (1boy + 1girl)
Theme: Cross Dress

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Rules-
No. of rounds: 3
Round 1: Ramp Walk and introduction
1. Both participants will be evaluated on their individual style quotient.

Round 2: Couple Talent Round

1. Both participants have to perform a collaborative/group talent on stage.

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2. Time Limit: 90 seconds for the complete performance
3. Please note that this is a couple events, NOT individual

Round 3: Judges’ Questions

Judgement Parameters (10 points each):

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1. Presentation
2. Talent
3. Personality
4. Style
5. Spontaneity

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Winner- 5 points

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No. of participants from each centre- 1

Background story- The players are on an hijacked aircraft. They only have one parachute left to fa- Language - English
cilitate their escape, therefore only one of them will be saved. Each of them is a negative character, and
each of them needs to convince the jury why they should be given the last parachute. Rules-
1. The participants will be given a theme for the poetry.
No. of participants from each centre: 1 2. Time Limit - 3 minutes.
Language - English 3. The theme for the poetry will be given 1 hour before the event.
4. Use of internet is prohibited.
Rules- 5. The participants will be asked to deliver the poem in front of the jury.
1. The event will comprise of 1 round. 6. Judges will hold the right to stop the act at whichever point they find it to be violating the rules or
2. Each participant will be given a negative character from history, literature, movies etc. (Eg: Hitler, The general decency.
Joker, etc.) 7. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
3. Time limit- 5 minutes. 8. The participants will be asked to sit in a classroom while they prepare the act, and are supposed to
4. The act should be written with the motive of convincing the jury as to why you (as the negative char- come without their mobile phones.
acter) should be given the parachute.
5. The act should not exceed 3 minutes. Judgement criteria- (5 marks each)
6. For the first 15 minutes use of internet will be allowed for research on the given character, after which 1. Creativity
the mobile phones shall be taken away and 20 minutes more would be provided for overall prepara- 2. Content matter
tion. 3. Relevance to the theme
7. The participants will be asked to sit in a classroom while they prepare the act. 4. Performance
8. Judges will hold the right to stop any act at whichever point they find it to be violating the rules or 5. Language
general decency. 6. Originality and overall impact
9. Contestants may use cue cards but cannot carry a complete act to the stage.
Points-
Judgement criteria (5 marks each): Winner- 5 points
1. Research 1st runner up- 3 points
2. Content matter 2nd runner up- 1 point
3. Creativity
4. Relevance
5. Language
6. Originality and overall impact

Points-
Winner- 5 points
1st runner up- 3 points
2nd runner up- 1 point
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No. of participants from each centre- 1 No. Of Participants from each campus- 1 in each category
Language - Hindi/Urdu Categories:
1. English Debate
Rules- 2. Hindi Debate
1. The participants will be given a theme, for the shayari to be based around.
2. The event will consist of a single round. Rules-
3. Time limit- 3 minutes. 1. The event will comprise of 1 round.
4. The theme for the shayari will be given 1 hour before the event. 2. Time duration: 3+1 (rebuttal) minutes.
5. Use of internet is prohibited. 3. Judges will hold the right to stop any act at whichever point they find it to be violating the rules or
6. The participants will be asked to deliver the shayari in front of the jury. general decency.
7. Judges will hold the right to stop the act at whichever point they find it to be violating the rules or 4. The topic will be given at the time of the registration.
general decency. 5. Contestants may use cue cards but cannot carry a complete paper while orating.
8. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. 6. “For or against” the motion will be decided by the jury/ managing team at registration.
9. The participants will be asked to sit in a classroom while they prepare the act and are supposed to 7. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
come without their mobile phones.
Judgment Parameters (5 points each):
Judgment criteria- (5 marks each); 1. Content
1. Content matter (Vocabulary) 2. Delivery
2. Relevance to the theme 3. Relevance to topic
3. Creativity 4. Clarity of thought
4. Performance 5. Language and pronunciation
5. Overall impact and originality
Points-
Winner- 5 points
Points- 1st runner up- 3 points
Winner- 5 points 2nd runner up- 1 point
1st runner up- 3 points
2nd runner up- 1 point

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? CREATIVE WRITING

No. Of Participants from each campus- 2 participants No. Of Participants from each campus- 1
Language - English Language - English

Rules- Rules-
1. The quiz will be conducted in two rounds 1. The participants will be given the topics on the spot.
2. Round 1 will be questions based on Hollywood movies of 90’s. 2. The content may include essay, plays, movie and television scripts, short stories, speeches and
3. Round 2 will be questions based on Fashion and Branding. memoirs.
4. Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited. 3. Time duration: 90 minutes.
5. Prompts from the audience are not allowed. 4. Word Limit: 350-500 words.
5. Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited.
Points- 6. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Winner- 5 points
1st runner up- 3 points Judgement Parameters: (5 marks each)
2nd runner up- 1 point 1. Use of Theme
2. Vocabulary
3. Content
4. Grammar

Points-
Winner- 5 points
1st runner up- 3 points
2nd runner up- 1 point

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 PAATI MEME MAKING ><

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No. of Participants from each campus- 1 No. of Participants from each campus- 1
Language - Hindi Language - English/Hindi

Rules- Rules-
1. The participants will be given the topic on the spot. 1. The theme for the meme making will be provided at the registration desk, on the first day.
2. The content will be in the form of a letter to your loved one. 2. The time and dare for the submission will also be told at the registration desk.
3. Writing time: 90 minutes. 3. Be as creative as you can. The meme has to be in a jpeg format.
4. Word Limit: 150-250 words. 4. No plagiarism shall be entertained.
5. Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited. 5. Use of irrelevant/offensive content will lead to disqualification.
6. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. 6. The meme can either be handmade or digitally made.
7. No late entries will be allowed.
Judgement Parameters: (5 marks each) 8. This event is open to all.
1. Use of Theme 9. The entries are to be mailed. The email id will be provided at the registration desk and handmade
2. Vocabulary entries can be submitted in the control room, along with the name of the centre and the name of the
3. Content participant.
4. Grammar
Judgement Criteria (5 marks each):
Points- 1. Creativity
Winner- 5 points 2. Thought
1st runner up- 3 points 3. Concept
2nd runner up- 1 point 4. Presentation

Points-
Winner- 5 points

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 PRANKSTER AD-MAD

No. of participants from each campus- One team No. of participants from each campus- 2(in a pair)
Language- Hindi/English
Rules-
Rules- 1. Topics and the product would be provided on the spot.
1. Each team should consist of maximum 5 members and minimum 3 members. 2. 15 minutes preparation time would be given for each team.
2. A prank needs to be played around anywhere in the campus. It should be a short video of 5 minutes. 3. Time limit to perform the advertisement will be 2 minutes.
3. Prank must not violate individuals’ sentiments. 4. The Advertisement should be presented in the form of a jingle, Act or a song to sell the particular
4. Use of profane language is restricted. product.
5. The prank also needs to be recorded by the team and has to be submitted in the control room that
day itself. Judgement Criteria (5 marks each):
6. Plagiarism is highly discouraged. 1. Spontaneity
7. The person on whom the prank is being played should not know about it. 2. content
8. The videos should not be altered in any way. 3. adherence to the topic
4. on-stage presentation
Judgement Criteria (5 marks each): 5. coordination
1. Fair means 6. Overall appeal of the advertisement.
2. Creativity
3. Execution of the prank Points-
4. Originality Winner- 5 points
1st runner up- 3 points
Points- 2nd runner up- 1 point
Winner- 5 points
1st runner up- 3 points
2nd runner up- 1 point

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 MYSTERY BOX POSTER MAKING
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Participants from each campus- 2(in a pair) Participants from each campus- 1

Rules- Rules-
1. The participant will have to make a 3D model using the given material, based on a theme. 1. The poster needs to be made digitally on any software the contestant is compatible with.
2. The theme, as well as the materials will be given on the spot. 2. The topic of the poster will be announced on day 1 at 12 pm and the submission will be on day 2 at
3. Preparation time for the model will be 2 hours. 12 pm.
4. Usage of extra materials will lead to disqualification. 3. The posters needs to be submitted in a digital format.

Judgement criteria- (5 marks each) Judgement criteria-

1. Creativity 1. Creativity
2. Originality 2. Execution
3. Neatness 3. Understanding of the topic
4. Relevance and optimum usage of the material
Points-
Points- Winner-5 points
Winner- 5 points 1st runner up- 3 points
1st runner up- 3 points 2nd runner up- 1 point
2nd runner up- 1 point

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 ? PHOTOGRAPHY
GUESS WHO
Participants from each campus- 3 (1 in each category)

Categories-
DSLR photography
Phone Photography
Short film making

DSLR Photography

Participants from each campus- 2(in a pair) 1) The themes will be given on the first day of registration i.e 27th December 2018.

Rules- 2) Participants must be a follower of the the official Instagram page of Converge 2018.
1. The event will consist of 2 rounds.
2. Time limit- 1.5 minutes. 3) Participants are allowed to submit only one entry under the chosen event.
3. One participant will pick a chit, which will be consisting of a famous personality’s face/name accord-
ing to the category they choose. 4) Participants are supposed to submit the photograph on the given mail ID within 24 hours (12PM
4. The participant is supposed to help his/her team mate guess the personality’s name by giving out to12PM), with the subject ‘DSLR Photography submission’.
non- verbal clues, with the help of body and hand gestures.
5. A buzzer will be sounded at the end of 1.5 minutes, and another one at the end of the 10 second 5) Along with the attachment, participants are supposed to properly mention their Name, Centre code
grace period. and their contact number. A title must be given to the photograph/video with a proper description of 50-
6. The clues given should be facing the audience, and the jury. 100 words.
7. All kinds of verbal clues are prohibited.
8. Any prompt that is a direct indication towards the letters of the name is prohibited, and will be fol- 6) All the entries will be uploaded on the official Instagram page of Converge 2018, on 28th December at
lowed by a warning and a deduction of 5 points. 1PM.
9. Any prompt coming from the audience is prohibited.
10. There will be elimination after the first round, and only 8 teams will be going for the second round. 7) The participants are supposed to promote their photograph and grab maximum number of likes on
11. Judges will hold the right to stop the act at whichever point they find it to be violating the rules or the basis of which 40% of their marking will be judged.
general decency.
8) The photograph should not be published anywhere before or have won any prizes. It is the responsi-
Judgement criteria- (5 marks each) bility of the participant to ensure that the photograph must be taken with the permission of the subject
1. Body language and do not infringe any copyright of any third party or laws.
2. Expressions
3. Guessing speed (Round 1+2) 9) The participants must be able to clearly justify that the work is completely theirs and they own a copy-
4. Creativity right for it.
5. Team dynamics
10)The participants should be able to grant worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual license to NIFT to feature
Points- any of the submitted image in any of their publications, websites and/or any promotional material con-
Winner- 5 points nected to this competition.
1st runner up- 3 points
2nd runner up- 1 point 11) Late/ Illegible/ corrupt entries will not be accepted.

12) The photographs taken should be captured within the event (Converge 2018).
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 Phone Photography

1) The themes will be given on the first day of registration i.e 27th December 2018. A. Audience ( 40%)

2) Participants must be a follower of the the official Instagram page of Converge 2018. 2. The ratio will depend upon the number of likes given to the photograph of the participant.

3) Participants are allowed to submit only one entry under the chosen event. B. Jury ( 60%)

4) Participants are supposed to submit the photograph on the given mail ID within 24 hours (12PM 3. The judging criteria depends upon the visual appeal, originality and self explanation.
to12PM), with the subject ‘DSLR Photography submission’.

5) Along with the attachment, participants are supposed to properly mention their Name, Centre code
and their contact number. A title must be given to the photograph with a proper description of 50-100 Short film Making
words.

6) All the entries will be uploaded on the official Instagram page of Converge 2018, on 28th December at Participants from each campus- individual participation, or a team of maximum 3 members.
1PM.
1) The themes will be given on the first day of registration i.e 27th December 2018.
7) The participants are supposed to promote their photograph and grab maximum number of likes on
the basis of which 40% of their marking will be judged. 2) Time limit for the film will be maximum 2 minutes.

8) The photograph should not be published anywhere before or have won any prizes. It is the responsi- 3) Participants are allowed to submit only one entry under the event.
bility of the participant to ensure that the photograph must be taken with the permission of the subject
and do not infringe any copyright of any third party or laws. 4) Participants are supposed to submit the film on the given mail ID, with the subject ‘Short film submis-
sion’ on 29th December at 12PM, entries given after 12PM would not be accepted.
9) The participants must be able to clearly justify that the work is completely theirs and they own a copy-
right for it. 5) Along with the attachment, participants are supposed to properly mention their Name, Centre code
and their contact number. A title must be given to the video with a proper description of 50-100 words.
10)The participants should be able to grant worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual license to NIFT to feature
any of the submitted image in any of their publications, websites and/or any promotional material con- 6) The film should not be published anywhere before or have won any prizes. It is the responsibility of
nected to this competition. the participant to ensure that the film must be shot with the permission of the subject and do not infringe
any copyright of any third party or laws.
11) Late/ Illegible/ corrupt entries will not be accepted.
7) The participants must be able to clearly justify that the work is completely theirs and they own a copy-
12) The photographs taken should be captured within the event (Converge 2018). right for it.

8)The participants should be able to grant worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual license to NIFT to feature
any of the submitted video in any of their publications, websites and/or any promotional material con-
JUDGING CRITERIA nected to this competition.

(For Phone and DSLR Photography) 9) Late/ Illegible/ corrupt entries will not be accepted.

1. The candidate will be judged by the collective decision of audience as well as the jury panel. 10) The video taken should be captured within the event (Converge 2018).

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 Judging Parmeters(5 marks each):
1. Creativity
2. Concept
3. Visual Impact
4. Quality

Points (for each event)-

Winner- 5 points
1st runner up- 3 points
2nd runner up- 1 point

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