Literature SAGA

Rules and Regulations:

• Participation: Open to individual participants only.
• The Challenge: Participants are provided an ending line and must write a story leading up to it.
• Word Count: Minimum 500 words; Maximum 1000 words.
• Time Limit: Total time allotted is 60–90 minutes.
• Language: The story must be written in English.
• Prohibitions: Use of mobile phones, internet, or reference material is strictly prohibited.
• Judging: Based on creativity, logical flow, and how effectively the story justifies the ending.

Event Description:

Construct a meaningful beginning and middle that naturally connects to a pre-decided ending. Example Ending: "And that was the day I realized the treasure was never gold."

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.

Switch your stance on the topic mid-speech at the judge's signal.

Rules and Regulations:

• Topic Allocation: Each participant will be given a topic or motion on the spot.
• Format: Participants must speak both in favour and against the motion within the allotted time.
• The Switch: The switch can happen at any point during the speech based on the moderator's signal.
• Prohibitions: Use of notes, mobile phones, or external help is strictly prohibited.
• Time Limit: Total time is 3–4 minutes per participant.

Event Description:

Think fast and speak faster. This dynamic event tests your logic, adaptability, and presence of mind by requiring you to switch sides of an argument mid-speech.

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.

Rules & Regulations:

• Mode: Conducted in individual mode only.
• Task: One image will be displayed to all participants at the venue.
• Title & Narrative: Participants must give an appropriate title and write an essay based on it.
• Submission: Answer sheets must be submitted on time at the end of the one-hour duration.
• Judging: Based on creativity, relevance, writing skills, and depth of interpretation.

Event Description:

Creative Writing challenges participants to interpret visual stimuli into a compelling narrative based on a single image.

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.

Competition Rounds:

• Round 1 (Basic Spell): Test basic accuracy; incorrect spelling leads to elimination.
• Round 2 (Rapid Fire): Spell 5 words in 60 seconds—test speed under pressure.
• Round 3 (Audio-Visual): Identify and spell words based on audio clips or image hints.
• Round 4 (Tie-Breaker): High-difficulty uncommon words; first mistake results in elimination.

Rules Summary:

• Participants may ask for word meaning or usage in Round 1.
• No repetition of words is allowed during the Rapid Fire round.

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.

Rules & Regulations:

• Task: Participants must interpret a single image displayed at the venue.
• Title & Narrative: Provide an appropriate title and write a structured essay based on it.
• Time Limit: One hour duration for writing and submission.
• Judging: Based on creativity, relevance, writing skills, and depth of interpretation.

Event Description:

This competition fosters deep imagination by challenging students to transform a silent picture into a piece of literature.

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.

Rules & Regulations:

• Team Size: Participation allowed in teams of exactly two members.
• Format: Final output submitted in JPG or PNG format (A3 size).
• Constraint: No words, letters, numbers, or slogans permitted on the main poster.
• Software: Use After Effects, CapCut, VN, or Canva Animation.
• Defense: One minute verbal explanation during judgment.
• Verification: Screenshots during the process required to ensure originality.

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.

Rules and Regulations:

• Word Count: Must contain exactly six words—no more, no less.
• Formatting: Digits and hyphenated words count as one word.
• Theme: Must follow a Technical/Engineering theme.
• Restrictions: Titles are not allowed; only one entry per participant.

Example: "Code failed. Coffee saved project."

* For more detail regarding the event, please see the booklet.