Prelims (Offline): Deliver an original speech of 4 to 5 minutes on the theme.
Language: English Speaking order is decided by a draw of lots at check-in. The top six speakers advance to the Grand Finale, announced the same afternoon.
Grand Finale (Offline): Finalists deliver their speech on the theme again, 4 to 5 minutes, and may refine it after the prelims. Scores start afresh; the final decides the winners. Rules Individual participation only. One entry per participant. Both rounds are held in person at IIM Calcutta. Participants must carry a valid college ID and report 30 minutes before their slot. Speeches must be original. Quotations are welcome, but reciting someone else’s work as most of your speech is not.
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 minutes. Going under or over (with a 30-second grace period) costs marks; going far over may lead to disqualification. Up to three small cue cards are allowed. Reading from a full script is not. No props, costumes, slides or music. Speeches must not demean any individual, community or group. Satire is welcome; hate is not. AI tools may help you research, but the words must be yours. Plagiarism means disqualification. The judges’ decision is final. The Literary Club reserves the right to amend rules, with notice to participants.
Venue
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, India