Speaking Arts Cup
The Speaking Arts Cup consists of multiple individual and group speaking events including Hindi Slam Poetry, English Slam Poetry, Mushaira, Just-A-Minute, and Asian Parliamentary Debate.
Individual Event. Original poetry performance in Hindi. Teams per IIT: 2 Duration: 5 mins Rules: Devanagari script mandatory. Limited English/Urdu allowed.
Individual Event. Original poetry performance in English. Teams per IIT: 2 Duration: 5 mins Rules: Only English allowed.
Individual Event. Original Urdu poetry (Ghazal, Nazm, etc.) following metrical composition. Teams per IIT: 2 Duration: 5 mins Rules: English words prohibited.
Individual Event. Fast-paced speaking. Teams per IIT: 5 Rules: Queen's English only. No gesticulation. Standard JAM Objection rules apply.
Group Event. 3 speakers + 2 adjudicators. Duration: 2 days Structure: 4 prelim rounds, Semis, Finals. Motions with veto. UADC norms followed.