Ovations

Onstage
Theme dance(prelims) SAJIN
Folk dance (prelims) SHIMRUTHA
Western dance(prelims)AVEDUTA
Light music (prelims)TEJASWINI
Western music (prelims) VARSHITHA
Lights camera action(prelims) SHIMRUTHA
Street play (prelims) PRINCE

Offstage
Debate english AKSHITH
Debate tamil SHAI RHITHIK
Creative writing English AKSHITH
Creative writing Tamil SHAI RHITHIK
Potpourri - SREYA
( block and tackle,spin the yarn, surprise event)
Art marathon VARSHITHA
(Junk art, poster making, face painting)
IPL auction TEJASWINI
Shark tank AKSHITH
Treasure hunt SYED
Guesstimate DANUSH
Future director BENNY
Shipwreck SYED
Battle it out AVEDUTA
Mime BENNY
Adzap ROHITH
Channel surfing ROHITH
Rap battle - SREYA SREE
Monologue PRINCE
120 sec to fame PRINCE
Adapt tune SAJIN
Title Event SAJIN
Canvas painting VARSHITHA
Main building model DANUSH

Online
Photography SREYA SREE
Meme creation SHIMRUTHA
Reel making TEJU
Short film AVEDUTA
GENERAL RULES
● One participant/team shall represent the department.
● Departments with two shifts may send one representation each.
● Vulgarity of any form will lead to disqualification of the participant/team
● Any expression offending, the sentiments of religion/gender/community/language will
lead to immediate disqualification.
● There should be no reference to staff / management / council shall be made in the
artistic expressions.
● Soundtrack and music files must be submitted as per
● schedule specified by the organisers.
● Costume approval must be obtained from the dean of women students before the event
date.
● In case of grievances, kindly reach out to
[email protected]

Main building model

● points will be awarded based on creativity,originality and overall appeal

● Must submit the model by
● Note: This event is not considered as a marked event.

Canvas painting

● Must use a canvas with dimensions (12x16)

● points will be awarded based on creativity,originality and overall appeal
● Must submit the painting before
● Note: This event is not considered as a marked event.

Guesstimate it

● One team per department ( a team of 2 will be allowed )

● Two rounds will be conducted ROUND - 1 (Quiz)(theme will be mentioned) 14 questions
● ROUND - 2(different guesstimate questions will be asked and the team has to justify
their stands)
● Time limit : 10 minutes will be provided for discussion and write estimates in paper and 3
minutes for explanation will be given.
● A rough paper will be provided for the participants and a fair copy of it should be
submitted.
● Paper and pen will be provided for estimations
Usage of electronic devices, calculators and mobile
phones are prohibited during the competition.
Judging criteria : Accuracy and the justification/ reasoning provided .

Future director

● Individual event
● One participant per department
● Time limit : 5 + 1 minutes
● Participants will present their unique movie concept to a panel of "producers" (judges).
● Participants need to highlight key elements like one line, plot, characters, tone, and
commercial viability.
● This will be followed by a rebuttal round by the panel.

Judging criteria : Originality, Clarity, Budget Feasibility

Treasure Hunt

The goal of this game is to lead the seekers through a set of clues that takes them around the
campus to find the treasure
● Two rounds will be conducted ROUND - 1 (Quiz)(theme will be mentioned) ROUND -
2(Treasure Hunt)
● There will be 3 participants per team
● Clues are to be found in a particular order
● Use of electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited
● Cheating or malpractice will lead to immediate disqualification

Monologue

● No of Participants per Entry - One Participant per department

● Monologue must adhere to the theme
● Language: English and Tamil
● Each participant will be given 4 minutes to perform
● Only 1 round will be conducted.
● Targeting or pointing out any individual or religion and any obscene content will lead to
disqualification.
● Participants must report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the
event to avoid penalization/dis-qualification.
● The judge's decision is final

Art marathon
 ● The event consists of three events that needs to be completed in a time frame of 3 hours
(no breaks)
● Poster making
● Junk art
● Face painting
● Three participants per team
● One team per department
● Bring your own materials needed for all three events
● points will be awarded based on creativity,originality,effective use of materials and overall
appeal
● Participants are required to keep their stations clean
● Ready or semi finished model or material are not allowed
● No electronic devices will be allowed during the three hours

Face painting
● THEME:Elements of Nature
● One from the dual team must be the model no outside members allowed
● Usage of embellishments is not allowed

Poster making
● THEME: Cinematic Universe
● Poster must be in A3 dimensions
● No digital posters
Junk art
● Do not bring any new material except adhesive paint and other basic decorative items
● Bring only used or recyclable materials
● The material would be rejected if not found to be a waste product or second hand item

Battle it out

● One participant per department

● 1 minute of freestyle must be shown.
● Top 8 will be selected for 1v1 rounds, then the top 4 will head to finals.
● The DJ will play the music.
● It is an open style battle, each dancer must adapt best to the music using any style of
their choice.
Judging Criteria : Adaptability, Creativity and Originality, Expression, Technical Quality

Title event

● This is an offstage event.

 ● Winners of the flagged events(Shipwreck,Channel surfing,Potpourri & Adzap) will qualify
for the title event.
● Only one title will be awarded.
● Time limit will strictly be followed.
● Vulgarity will lead to disqualification.
● Judge’s decision will be final and binding.

Lights Camera Action ( LCA)

● It is a group event
● Only 1 team per department is allowed.
● Time limit is 6 minutes (2 minutes for stage set up and 4 minutes for performance)
● Strictly adhere to the time limit. Exceeding the time limit, will lead to deduction of scores.
● A team can consist of 6-12 participants (Including the spotlight in-charge).
● The teams are required to depict a movie according to their creativity (Spoof/Depiction)
and the movie name should not be disclosed throughout the performance.
● Vulgarity of any sort (costumes, scenes, songs, dialogues,dance steps) will lead to
immediate disqualification.
● The organizers will not provide any makeup material or properties for the performance.
● Spotlight will be provided for the event
● Voice-over can be used only in the form of recordings.
● Only Tamil movies should be depicted
● Bodysuit is mandatory.
● Judge’s decision will be final and binding.
● The audio track should be submitted to [email protected] must be only
in the form of a pen drive/USB, 2 days before the event

Dual Adaptune

● Two participants per department.

● Songs of any language can be played continuously at random and dancers should
attempt to match the music.
● Dancers are expected to be in sync with each other.
● Top 8 teams will be eligible for onstage.
● Judging Criteria: Adaptation, Dance Moves, Expressions, Stage Coverage, Coordination

STREET PLAY

● It is a group event.
● Only 1 team per department is allowed
● A team can consist of 6-13 participants including instrumentalists.
 ● Time limit : 10 minutes for the play and 5 minutes for stage set up
● Only one language should be used during the entire play.
● The language used should either be English or Tamil.
● Usage of any electronic devices is prohibited.
● Vulgarity or obscenity in any sort will lead to immediate disqualification
● No inappropriate comments should be made that could hurt a community’s sentiments
pertaining to their religion,sex,race,culture or heritage during the play.
● Bodysuit is mandatory
● The organizers will not provide any makeup materials or properties for the performance.

Judging criteria: Content and script, acting skills, team coordination, props and costumes.

LIGHT MUSIC:

● One department can be represented by a team of 6-8 participants.

● Any regional song can be performed.
● English songs are not permitted.
● Independent Music will be prioritized(Original Composition).
● Time : 4 minutes performance + 3 minutes setup time.
● Medleys are allowed.
● Electronic synthesizers and modulators are not allowed
● Instruments should be brought by the participants. If needed the drum kit will be
provided.
● Creativity in using instruments will be appreciated.
Judging criteria: Vocal quality and pitch, Overall coordination, Stage presence and rhythm

WESTERN MUSIC:
● 6 to 8 participants.
● Only English songs are permitted.
● Own Compositions and exploration of various music genres will be given priority .
● 4 mins performance time + 3 mins set up time.
● Using one's own creativity with personal instrument will be appreciated

FOLK DANCE :

● 8 to 13 participants.
● 2-4 mins performance time + 2 min for set up
● The audio track should be submitted to [email protected] at least two
days before the prelims round.
● Live music will be prioritized.
● Usage of Properties are allowed.
● Folk songs from films are not allowed.
 ● Costume & property approval should be approved by the Dean of women students 3
days prior to the event.
● The costume approval letter should be signed by the Dean of women students & should
be produced on the day of the event.
● No penalty for the use of fiber drums.

THEME DANCE :

● Departments may be represented by a team of 8 to 15 participants.

● 3 mins performance time + 2 mins set up time.
● Performance must be based on the ovation theme “VORTEX”
● Presentations will be judged based on creativity,choreography & synchronization.
● Sound tracks must be submitted only in the form of a pen drive/USB, 2 days before the
event.
● The team can dance to songs of any language except English.
● Any form of vulgarity will lead to disqualification.
● Costume & property approval should be approved by the Dean of women students 3
days prior to the event.
● The costume approval letter should be signed by the Dean of women students & should
be produced on the day of the event.

MIME :

● 5 to 10 participants(including musicians)
● 5 mins performance time + 2 mins set up time.
● Performance must be based on the ovation theme "VORTEX"
● Live music will be prioritized.
● Sound effects and music tracks are permitted.
● Voice tracks are not permitted.
● Vulgarity Of any form is strictly prohibited.

120 SECONDS TO FAME:

● One participant from each department.

● Dancing & singing is strictly prohibited..
● Any form of vulgarity will lead to immediate disqualification.
● 2 mins ( 120 secs) of performance time will be allotted per participant
● Example: Mimicry, Silambam, Martial arts,Painting etc.

CREATIVE WRITING: ( ENGLISH & TAMIL)

 ● 2 participants from each department (One participant per language)
● Topic will be given on the spot.
● The write ups can be either a story, poem or an essay.
● English and Tamil would be divided as 2 categories and different judges will be allocated
for the same.

IPL AUCTION:

● It's a team event (3 members per team).

● One team per department per shift.
● Prelims will be based on a cricket quiz.(20 questions - 20 mins).
● Finals-Auction (2 hours ).
● Usage of mobile phones are prohibited during the event.
● Any type of vulgarity will not be entertained and will lead to disqualification.
● The results announced by the judges will be final.

DEBATE : TAMIL & ENGLISH:

● Team of 2 participants from each department.

● Topic will be given prior to the start of the event.
● Department vs department format will be followed.
● Vulgarity will lead to immediate disqualification.
● Insensitive reference to any caste/community/individual/ genders are strictly prohibited.
● Tamil and English debates will be conducted as different categories judged by different
adjudicators.

SHARK TANK:

● This is a team event consisting of minimum 2-3

● Participants per team.
● Participants are required to come up with a unique business plan to pitch their product
or provide service to the judges on the same.
● Participants must present a PPT of their business plan
● Time limit: 5 minutes for presentation & 2 minutes for Q/A.
● Insensitive reference to any caste/community/individual/ genders are strictly prohibited.
● Vulgarity will lead to immediate disqualification.
● Decision of the judges will be final & binding.

SHIPWRECK
 ● One participant per department.
● Preparation time of 1 min will be given.
● Characters may be achievers or personalities from any field.
● Participants must argue with real life incidents.
● Offensive slurs/ blatant vulgarity, shaming in any form is strictly prohibited and will lead
to disqualification. ​

POTPOURRI:

● 1 team per department.

● 3 members per team.
● Events consist of 3 levels - Block and Tackle, Spin a yarn and a Surprise event.
● Aggregated scores will be taken as final.
● Insensitive reference to any caste/community/individual/ genders are strictly prohibited.
● Vulgarity will lead to immediate disqualification.

RAP BATTLE:

● 1 participant per department.

● Topic will be assigned on the spot.
● Stage 1 : Own composition - 1 to 2 mins of performance. Audio track must be
submitted.
● Stage 2 : Face off - Top 8 participants will freestyle and be selected for this stage
● Judging criteria is based on; originality, flow, performance,content.
● Audio track (for stage 2) will be played on spot.
● Use of foul language should be avoided.

ADAPTUNE:

● 1 team per department.

● Only 2 participants per team.
● Obscenity of any form in performance or costumes will lead to direct disqualification.
● Participants must be dressed in freestyle costume.
● Music will be played on the spot and the team members will have to adapt to the tune
and dance.
● Insensitive reference to any caste/community/individual/ genders are strictly prohibited.
● Vulgarity will lead to immediate disqualification.

CHANNEL SURFING:

● Channels to be portrayed will be given by the judges on the spot.

● Departments may be represented by a team of 4 to 6 participants.
 ● Points will be awarded based on spontaneity, humor & originality.
● Insensitive reference to any caste/community/individual/ genders are strictly prohibited
● Vulgarity will lead to immediate disqualification.

ADZAP

● 5 to 6 participants.
● 4 mins performance time + I min preparation time.
● Product will be given on spot.
● No props are allowed.
● No form of vulgarity is allowed.
● Judges' decision is final.

WESTERN DANCE

● Departments may be represented by a team of 8 to 15 participants.

● 3 mins performance time + 2 mins set up time.
● Presentations will be judged based on creativity,choreography & synchronization.
● Sound tracks must be submitted only in the form of a pen drive/USB, 2 days before the
event.
● No regional/film songs are allowed.
● Any form of vulgarity will lead to disqualification.
● Costume & property approval should be approved by the Dean of women students 3
days prior to the event.
● The costume approval letter should be signed by the Dean of women students & should
be produced on the day of the event.

PHOTOGRAPHY

• One participant from each department.

• Photographs must be taken only within the college campus using a professional camera.
• Topic will be assigned 24 hours prior to submission.
• Any form of digital editing of the pictures will lead to direct disqualification.

SHORT FILM MAKING

● Departments may be represented by a team of 7 to 12 participants.

● Time duration of the short film is 6 to 10 minutes.
● Genres permitted: dramatic, emotional, social message, thriller, comedy.
● The topic will be given one week prior to the event.
● Vulgarity and views affecting caste, gender, religion in script, acting, and dialogue
delivery will lead to disqualification.
 ● Short film should be submitted via Google Forms.
● The short film must carry subtitles in English.

REEL MAKING

● Departments may be represented by a team of 2 participants.

● Duration of the reel should be 1 minute.
● Reel must be based on the ovation theme “VORTEX”
● The reel should be made on our campus.
● Insensitive reference to any caste/ community/ individual/ genders are strictly
prohibited.
● If any form of vulgarity in Content and Dressing is found in the video it would lead to
direct disqualification.

MEME CREATION

● Departments may be represented by a team of 2 participants.

● Points will be awarded based on humor, spontaneity and originality.
● Topics will be announced prior to the event.
● Any form of vulgarity and views affecting caste, gender and religion will lead to
disqualification.
● No memes referring to the Staff, College Management or the Council.