Inbloom 2025
Inbloom 2025
presents
CONTACT US:
Paarth Maheshwari - +91 80739 76980
Ishaan Dhuria - +91 95179 54576
Participation Limit:
Maximum 2 teams per institution for Street, Proscenium, Short Play
and Mime Team
No limit for Monoact participation
No limit for Mime Duo participation
Christites are not allowed to participate in group events. Only mono
acting and mime duo is allowed.
Contingent Rules:
A maximum of 2 contingents can be sent by an institution
A contingent must participate in all 7 events
The total discounted registration fee for a contingent is 2500 INR
and the overall prize pool is 87,000 INR
When registering, a contingent must assign a Contingent POC for all
updates
The best-performing contingent will be awarded the Best Overall
Contingent trophy.
I. Mono Acting
Language:
1. Category 1 - English (5-8% in regional language is allowed)
2. Category 2 - Kannada
Duration: 3+1 minutes (including entry and exit).
Performance: Solo, Self-directed and self-written acts only,
performance can be in the form of a monologue or mono-act style.
Props: Basic props and appropriate costumes are encouraged for better
quality performance.
Background Music: Permitted; music must be submitted to the tech team
beforehand.
Mic Provision: 1 hand mic and 1 standing mic will be provided.
Participants are not allowed to bring an accompanist for any instruments
or music.
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties, or any person can
be targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances and any
other controversial/offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained.
Usage of fire, sharp objects, liquid and any sort of projectile on stage is
NOT allowed.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place (English)
1st Place, 2nd Place (Kannada)
II. Street Theatre
Duration: 8+2 minutes (including entry/exit).
Participants: Minimum 12 & Maximum 20.
Language: English Thematic (dialogues and narration of the play should
be told only in English). Jingles and songs can be in any Indian language.
10ft is the maximum permitted height for any formations during the
street play.
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties or any person
can be targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances and
any other controversial and offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
No Religious slokas, bhajans, or any verses from the scriptures can be
used.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained.
Usage of fire, sharp objects, liquid and any sort of projectile in the
arena is NOT allowed.
Scripts need to be submitted by 9th January 2025.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place, Best Direction,
Best Writing, Best Jingle.
III. Proscenium
Theatre
Duration: 35+5 minutes (This includes first stage setup and last stage
clearance. Teams are expected to clean and clear the stage after their
performance)
Participants: Maximum of 20 – including backstage crew
Language: English/Hindi/Kannada
Teams are allowed to do originals or adaptations with due credits.
Provisions:
4 chairs and 1 table will be provided. All other settings need to be brought by
the performing team.
2 hanging mics, 3 floor mics, and 2 cordless mics will be provided. Any further
requirement for instrument plugin etc, should be intimated 5 days before the
event.
Music: Live music and the usage of instruments are allowed. Teams should
bring their Laptops and Pen Drives for any projection or audio requirements.
Lights: Basic lighting will be provided. Teams will NOT be allowed to bring in
external lights.
Usage of any type of powdered colors and liquid paints on stage are prohibited.
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties or any person
can be targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances
and any other controversial and offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained.
Usage of fire, sharp objects, liquid and any sort of projectile on
stage is NOT allowed.
Scripts need to be submitted by 9th January 2025.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place, Best Director,
Best Writer, Best Actor (Male &
Female), Best Lights and Sound,
Best Backstage.
IV. MIME TEAM
Duration: 7 + 1 mins (including stage entry and exit)
Participants: Maximum 8 members per team including the painters,
musicians and console in charge (at any given time, minimum of 6 members
must be on stage)
Sound: Recorded music, live music and SFX may be used on or off stage.
Minimal instruments are recommended if live. Teams should submit the
audio as per their requirement.
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties or any person can be
targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances and any other
controversial/offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained. Usage of fire
and water on stage is NOT allowed.
Mime Elements:
1. Use of props is NOT allowed.
2. Use of narration (live or recorded) is NOT allowed.
3. Mime painting can be done as per the team’s creative choice keeping the
traditional Mime elements in mind.
4. No restrictions in mime costume regarding the colors. Vulgarity and
obscenity in costumes is strictly prohibited.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place, Best Director,
Best Writer, Best
Formation/Technique
V. MIME DUO
Duration: 3 + 1 minutes
Participants: 2
Sound: Recorded music, live music and SFX may be used on or off stage.
Minimal instruments are recommended if live. Teams should submit the
audio as per their requirement.
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties or any person can be
targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances and any other
controversial/offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained. Usage of fire
and water on stage is NOT allowed.
Mime Elements:
1. Use of props is NOT allowed.
2. Use of narration (live or recorded) is NOT allowed.
3. Mime painting can be done as per the team’s creative choice keeping the
traditional Mime elements in mind.
4. No restrictions in mime costume regarding the colors. Vulgarity and
obscenity in costumes is strictly prohibited.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place
VI. SHORT PLAY
Duration: 10 + 5 minutes
Participants: Minimum 2 on stage, Maximum 6 including production,
directors, backstage, etc.
Language: English / Hindi / Kannada
Teams are allowed to do originals or adaptations with due credits.
Minimum props are allowed (Stage production and background set up is not
allowed however situational props as per the need of the script are allowed)
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties or any person can be
targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances and any other
controversial/offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained. Usage of fire
and water on stage is NOT allowed.
Usage of fire, sharp objects, liquid and any sort of projectile on stage is
NOT allowed.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place, Best Production
VII. SHORT
FILMMAKING
Duration: Minimum- 6 minutes, Maximum- 8 minutes (Intro and credits, etc
should be all included in the time limit)
Participants: Minimum 5 members and Maximum 15 members per team
including the camera person, video editors, directors, production team, etc.
Only students of the respective college are allowed to be part of the short
film.
Language: English only (10-15% usage of regional languages is allowed based
on the need of the film premise, given that subtitles are included for the
same)
Mobile phone-shot and camera films both are allowed.
In addition to the theme, certain elements will be given to the members
that must be included into the scenes of the film to ensure that it is
entirely a new production and not a repeated one. (For eg., dialogues, props
etc.)
Credits with role titles should be included in the movie (at any point, as per
the team’s creativity)
Criteria for judgment broadly will be around: Editing, BGM, Minute Color
Grading, Story, Script and Screenplay, Acting, and Cinematography.
Display of substances like alcohol, alcohol bottles, and smoking items like
cigarettes, cigars, vapes, etc. is NOT allowed.
No Government, Governmental orders, Political parties or any person can
be targeted directly or indirectly. Mocking of political alliances and any
other controversial and offensive ideas will not be tolerated.
Vulgarity in movements and costume will NOT be entertained.
Award Categories -
1st Place, 2nd Place, Best Director,
Best Editor, Best Actor, Best
Cinematography
Literary events
CONTACT US:
Pranav Sajith - 8880021451
Divyata Rohra - +91 62600 61462
General Rules
Multiple entries are allowed from one college for individual events.
For group literature events only 2 groups per college is allowed.
Judges decision will be considered as final for any event
JAM
Individual Event
The event happens in multiple rounds and is based on elimination.
Just-A-Minute (JAM) is an individual event where participants must speak on a given topic for
one minute without hesitation, repetition, or deviation.
Points are awarded for seconds spoken, non-errors, quick thinking, eloquence, and presence of
mind.
The topic for each round will be given by the JAM Master on spot.
Standard JAM rules apply.
Dumb-Charades
3 members per team (1 person to guess and 2 people to act, based on the
team’s choice) Spelling, rhyming, splitting, codes, etc. are not allowed.
The rounds and charades prompts can be anything like movies, characters,
songs, phrases, situations, etc.
The final round will be given at the judges' discretion.
Debate
Individual event.
Topics are announced a day before the Prelims round.
Speaking and Rebuttal Time: 4 mins + 1 min non-parliamentary style of debate.
Usage of notes will be as per judge’s discretion.
Participants should be prepared for both, for and against the motion.
Rules for the Final round will be given at the judges' discretion.
Pot-Pourri
Task at Hand: As the CXO of the company you are required to formulate:
General Guidelines:
Kindly mention the team’s name at the end of the document and rename the file with your team name.
The ppt must be in .ppt/.pptx/pdf format
Use of ChatGPT or any AI tool is not allowed and if found, the team will be disqualified.
Participants must have a stable internet connection and a well-functioning laptop
The judge’s decision is deemed final and questioning from the team’s end is discouraged.
Business plans should be submitted by teams and the team can consist of students in size 3 maximum.
Participants are required to prepare the slides and other documents beforehand and only pitching the plan
will take place in college.
Creative Writing
Individual Participation
English is the only medium of language.
Vulgarity, obscenity and inappropriate language will not be tolerated
1. Short Story (Duration: 1 hour; Minimum: 500 words Maximum: 750 words) – A picture prompt will be
given on the spot.
2. Essay (Duration: 1 hour; Minimum: 1000 words, Maximum: 1500 words) - Topic will be given on the
spot.
3. Poetry (Duration: 1 hour; Format: 4 Stanzas with 4 lines each) - Themes will be given on the spot.
Pencil sketching
Individual event.
Only the following materials are allowed: pencils, charcoal, and erasers.
No color media (e.g., markers, paints) to be used.
Participants must bring their own sketching supplies.
Sketching paper will be provided to the participants in the finals.
There will be a prompt given as a topic for both prelims and finals.
Time limit: 1 hour 30 seconds
Reel Making
Individual event.
Maximum duration for the reel is 60 to 90 Seconds.
Explicit or vulgar content won't be entertained and accepted.
Plagiarized work will be rejected.
Topic will be given 1 days prior to the event.
Only mobile phones to be used for reel making and only basic editing allowed and voiceovers are
allowed with BGM.
No VFX effects will be allowed and stock footage will not be allowed.
Shoot to be done only inside the campus.
Submissions should be in the form of "slot number_theme"
Painting
Individual event
Theme will be given on the spot.
Any kind of paints are allowed to be used.
Time: 1:30 hours
The Painting should be original and have not been published elsewhere.
The participants will carry their own water bottle, drawing and painting material, and rough cloth for
cleaning.
Pot Art
Individual Event
Theme will be given on the spot.
Use of Glitter, mirror pieces, plaster of Paris, chalk powder, hammer chisels and other sharp
instruments are not allowed.
Pots will be provided
Time: 1:30 hours
Photography
Themes will be announced 1 days prior to the date of the event and photos must be in JPEG format
only.
Each student should submit 2 photos.
Basic editing such as cropping of the photos and Colour Correction can be done and any editing that
affects the genuineness of photos will be directly disqualified and advanced editing is prohibited
Submissions should be in the form of "slot number_theme"
Only DSLR photos are allowed.
For all in-station Bangalore Colleges submissions will be offline and Outstation Colleges the submission
will be through college classroom
Logo Designing
Individual event
Online event
The Theme will be announced three days before the date of the event and submissions will be through
google classroom.
Every student participant can submit only one entry. Multiple entries from the same participant will
not be considered and will lead to outright rejection.
The Logo should be submitted in .jpeg or .png or .pdf format only.
The Logo should be designed using colors (Not Grayscale or Black & White).
The Logo should be designed on a digital platform only. The winner of the competition shall be
required to submit the design in open file format (EPS/CDR/PSD).
The size of the final design may vary from 4 cm x 4 cm to 60 cm x 60 cm.
Participants must keep the original editable/ open file format ready – as it shall be required to be
submitted later for the winning entry.
Submissions will be through google classroom.
Submissions should be in the form of "slot number_theme"
Every entry must be accompanied by a brief write-up/ explanation in a maximum of 150 words. This
write-up has to be submitted along with the proposed logo. The write-up should elaborate on the
theme and concept behind the logo.
MUSIC Events CONTACT US:
Meera Salil - +916282499840
Annliya Sangeeth - +91 86065 08582
For all the solo music events, only ONE accompanist is allowed.
Keyboard only in Grand Piano mode or Acoustic guitar.
Indian percussion Instruments for Indian Solo Singing events like Table, Mridangam may be used.
Western Acoustic Percussion Instruments for Western Solo events like Djembe or Cajon may be
used.
No sequenced beats/Samples or Backing tracks allowed.
GROUP EVENTS
Non theme group
7-14 members.
No fusion of songs allowed.
Time limit: 5+1 minutes.
Only Indian songs are allowed.
Vulgarity or obscenity will lead to disqualification.
The judge's decision will be final and binding.
Theme group
7-14 members.
Time limit: 7+2 minutes.
Only music (without music) is allowed
Vulgarity or obscenity will lead to disqualification.
The judge's decision will be final and binding.
Classical group
7-14 members.
Time limit: 7+1 minutes.
No fusion of songs permitted.
Authentic classical music to be used.
Appropriate costumes based on the art form should be worn.
No live music permitted.
Vulgarity or obscenity will lead to disqualification.
The judge's decision will be final and binding.
SOLO EVENTS
Non theme solo
Time limit: 2+1 minutes.
Only Indian folk/film songs will be permitted.
Exceeding the time limit will lead to disqualification.
Vulgarity or obscenity will lead to disqualification.
The judge's decision will be final and binding.
Classical solo
Time limit: 4 minutes.
Authentic classical music to be used.
Exceeding the time limit will lead to disqualification.
No fusion on songs permitted.
No live music permitted.
Vulgarity or obscenity will lead to disqualification.
The judge's decision will be final and binding.
DUET EVENTS
Non theme duet
Time limit: 2+1 minutes.
Only Indian folk/film songs will be permitted.
Exceeding the time limit will lead to disqualification.
Vulgarity or obscenity will lead to disqualification.
The judge's decision will be final and binding.
ESPORTS CONTACT US:
Parthiv Ghosh: +91 98746 26105
General Guidelines:
Zero tolerance for any form of harassment or discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, or
any other characteristic.
Players must compete fairly without using cheats, hacks, or any form of software or hardware
modification that gives an unfair advantage.
Players are expected to strictly follow all event rules and guidelines provided by the organizers.
Cooperate with event staff and officials, especially in the case of disputes or rule clarifications.
The rules and schedules are subject to modification at the discretion of the organizing committee.
All players are expected to reach the venue on time.
Detailed instructions will be provided few days prior to the start of the tournaments.
Call Of Duty
Step into the arena and showcase your team's expertise in fast-paced multiplayer battles at our Call
of Duty Mobile tournament. Compete against the best, demonstrate your skills, and seize the chance
to win exciting prizes.
Requirements
Participants are required to bring their own gaming devices and headsets.
All participants must adhere to the tournament schedule and arrive on time for check-in
Each player is responsible for ensuring their gaming equipment is fully charged and in proper working
condition.
Participants must agree to abide by the tournament rules and regulations, including fair play and
sportsmanship guidelines.
Dates/Days
The event will be conducted over a period of 3-5 days. The schedule will be conveyed to
participants before the commencement of the tournament.
Venue
The event will take place at classrooms/labs, Block II.
The announcement of any venue changes will be made in advance.
Mobile requirements
Operating System: Android 5.1 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher.
Storage: At least 2 GB of free storage space.
RAM: Minimum 2 GB RAM.
By participating, participants agree to abide by the rules. Event details are subject to change without
prior notice. The organizers have the final authority on all matters, including the discretion to
disqualify any participant or team without justification.
Rules:
Search and Destroy Maps: Firing Range, Raid, Standoff, Crossfire, Crash, Summit, and Highrise.
Hard point Maps: Firing Range, Raid, Standoff, Crossfire, Crash, Summit, and Nuketown.
Domination Maps: Firing Range, Raid, Standoff, Crossfire, Crash, Summit, and Nuketown.
Tournament Format:
The order in which the game modes (Domination, Hardpoint, Search & Destroy) are played will be
determined by a coin toss. The team winning the toss will have the privilege of choosing the initial
game mode, with subsequent modes alternating between teams.
The team that loses the toss in game mode selection will have the opportunity to choose the map
for the selected game mode. Map selection must be communicated before the match begins.
Maps for each game mode will be predetermined and communicated to teams in advance.
Teams will alternate selecting sides for each map.
Team Composition
Teams are responsible for reporting their match results promptly to tournament organizers.
Screenshots of the end-of-game scoreboards may be required for dispute resolution.
In the event of a player disconnection, the game will continue until completion.
Players may reconnect if the disconnection is unintentional.
Sportsmanship:
All participants are expected to display good sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Any form of harassment or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in penalties or disqualification.
The room ID and password will be shared directly with participants before the match begins.
Valorant
Tournament Rules and Regulation:
Each team should have 5 members (no substitutes).
The tournament will consist of 4 stages:
1. Swiss Stage
2. Play-ins
3. Playoffs
4. Grand Finals.
Map Selection :
1. Swiss Stage: Maps will be picked randomly.
2. Play-ins, Playoffs, and Grand Finals: Maps will be selected using a pick-and-ban system.
Swiss Stage:
All 12 teams will be randomly drawn into 6 matches.
Best of 1 (BO1) matches will be played.
Qualification Process:
1. Winning teams advance to the Play-ins.
2. Losing teams will be eliminated.
Play-ins:
Best of 1 (BO1) matches will be played.
The winning teams from this stage will advance to the Playoffs.
Losing teams will be eliminated.
Playoffs:
Best of 1 (BO1) matches will be played.
The final 4 teams will play in 2 semifinals, randomly drawn. The winners of the semifinals will qualify
for the Grand Finals.
Losing teams will be eliminated.
Grand Finals:
Best of 1 (BO1) match will be played.
The team that wins the match will be declared the winner of the tournament.
Code of Conduct:
A proper Code of Conduct must be maintained by all participants.
Rule Modifications: The rules and schedules are subject to change at the
discretion of the organizing committee.
BGMI
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) Tournament Step into the arena and showcase your team's
expertise in fast-paced multiplayer battles at our BGMI tournament. Compete against the best,
demonstrate your skills, and seize the chance to win exciting prizes.
Requirements
Participants are required to bring their own gaming devices and headsets.
All participants must adhere to the tournament schedule and arrive on time for check-in.
Players must ensure their gaming equipment is fully charged and properly working.
Participants must agree to abide by the tournament rules and regulations, including fair play and
sportsmanship guidelines.
Dates/Days
The event will be conducted over 1-2 days, depending on the number of teams. The schedule will be
communicated to participants before the tournament starts.
Venue
The event will take place in Classrooms/Labs, Block II.
Any venue changes will be announced in advance.
Mobile Requirements
Game Version: Latest version 3.2.0
Storage: At least 2 GB of free storage space.
RAM: Minimum 2 GB RAM.
(Note: Any issues in the devices that cause lags or character freezes during the game are not the
responsibility of the management.)
Specific Rules:
Cheating, hacking, or use of exploits will not be tolerated.
Respectful behavior towards other players and organizers is mandatory.
Any disputes will be resolved by the event head, whose decisions are final.
Rounds and Game Formats
Maps: The main maps prioritised are: 1. Erangel 2. Miramar 3. Sanhok 4. Vikendi (Only played if
75% of players agree to it; otherwise, one of the other three maps will be selected.)
Tournament Format:
If 16 or fewer teams register: Six games will be played with different maps (or some maps may be
repeated).
If more than 16 teams register: Teams will be split into groups, and the top teams will proceed to
the next round, depending on the number of teams.
Game Mode:
First map: Erangel
Followed by: Miramar, Sanhok, and player-option Vikendi (if agreed).
No Pauses: Once the game starts, no pauses will be entertained.
No Intentional Team Assistance: No player may help another team intentionally. If caught, the team
will be disqualified.
Team composition
Teams must have a minimum of 3 players. Two-player teams will not be allowed.
Each team member must have a valid BGMI account.
All matches will be played offline.
(Note: Any unregistered player participating in any team will lead to immediate disqualification.)
Match Reporting
Teams must promptly report their match results to the organizers.
Players must take screenshots at the end of the game to present in case of disputes.
Each team will join the room in their designated slots as assigned by the admins.
Schedule: Announced 2-3 days prior to the tournament. No changes will be made unless an issue arises
from the management.
In-Game Settings
Mode: Third Person Perspective (TPP).
Playzone shrink: x1.1.
Redzone & Flareguns: Disabled.
Weapons: x2
Scopes & Magazines: x2.
Aim Assist & Sound Visualization: Off.
Switching between TPP and FPP: Disallowed. Violators will face a fine of 10
points.
Scoring System
1. 1st place: 15 points.
2. 2nd place: 12 points.
3. 3rd place: 10 points.
4. 4th place: 8 points.
5. 5th place: 6 points.
6. 6th place: 4 points.
7. 7th place: 2 points.
8. 8th-12th places: 1 point each.
9. 13th-16th places: 0 points.
Tie-Breaking Criteria:
1. Most chicken dinners.
2. Placement points.
3. Finish points.
Disconnections and Reconnections
If a player disconnects, the game will continue until completion
Players may reconnect if the disconnection is unintentional, in the presence of the event manager.
The game will be restarted if there is a glitch that prevents players from joining.
The game will be rehosted if a player cannot join before the plane’s departure.
If players join late but directly start on the battlefield (without parachuting), the game will be
restarted.
Sportsmanship
All participants are expected to display good sportsmanship.
Any form of harassment or unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to penalties or disqualification.
FIFA
FC 25 or FC24
Requirements:
All players are required to register solo in the tournament.
Consoles and screens will be provided by the university.
Players must abide by all the rules and regulations of the tournament.
Venue:
Will be conducted in mini audi or block 2.
General Guidelines:
By participating, participants agree to abide by the rules.
Event details are subject to change without prior notice.
Organizers have the final authority on all matters, including the discretion to disqualify any participant
or team without justification.
Respectful behavior towards other players and organizers is mandatory.
Any disputes will be resolved by the event head, whose decisions are final.
Sportsmanship
All participants are expected to display good sportsmanship.
Any form of harassment or unsportsmanlike behavior will lead to penalties or disqualification.
Registration fee details
LITERARY (Solo): 200/-
LITERARY (Duo/Trio): 400/-
ART: 150/-
Theatre: Dance:
Paarth Maheshwari - +91 80739 76980 Ananya Shanbhag - +91 89281 81148
Ishaan Dhuria - +91 95179 54576 Ann Denny Peter - +91 85900 80958
Music: Art:
Meera Salil - +91 62824 99840 Sakshi Madhogaria - +91 83349 84603
Annliya Sangeeth - +91 86065 08582 Rohini K- +91 77367 95094
Literary: E-sports:
Pranav Sajith - +91 88800 21451
Parthiv Ghosh: +91 98746 26105
Divyata Rohra - +91 62600 61462