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Organisation : University of Kashmir
Contest Name : Inter College/ Departmental Extempore Speech Contest 2017
Contest Last Date : 17th May 2017

Website : http://www.kashmiruniversity.net/Examination.aspx
Registration Form : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/22434-terms.pdf

Extempore Speech Contest:

Applications are invited from the interested students of University of Kashmir and affiliated / constituent colleges for participation in an Inter College / Departmental Extempore Speech Contest to be organised by Division of Youth Affairs, University of Kashmir on 25th May 2017 at Gandhi Bhawan.

Related : Kashmir University Extempore Speech Contest 2016 : www.contest.net.in/12791.html

Maximum two students from each Department / Institute / College can participate in the competition. Interested students can download the Registration Form from our website dsw.uok.edu.in and forward the same duly attested by Head / Director / Principal of the Department / Institute / College to shahidkhandsw@uok.edu.in or send the hard copies of the same to the

Cultural Officer,
Department of Students Welfare,
University of Kashmir

by or before 17th May, 2017 . Kindly feel free to call us for any further queries at 9419087200 hence helping us to organize the event in a befitting manner. All participants are requested to report at the reception desk set up for the competition at Gandhi Bhawan by 10 a.m. on the date of the competition.

Format of the Competition:
Each participant will be given maximum of five minutes to speak extempore on a topic picked up by him or her. Minimum time limit will be 4 minutes. Bunch of the topics will be given to select any one randomly. He/she will be given 30 seconds prior to the speech to think over the topic:

Rules:
1. Participant has to speak only in English;
2. Maximum time limit for think over the topic will be 30 seconds and maximum time for speech will be 5 minutes only;
3. The participant will be allowed to select the topic maximum twice. In case he or she decides to select the topic second time then he or she will not be allowed to take up the first topic and he / she will be given only 15 seconds prior to the speech to think over the topic;
4. Participant will not be allowed to take any paper or material with him or her during the speech.
5. The best five speakers will be awarded with Cash prizes or trophies worth Rs. 2,000/- First, Rs. 1,500/- 2nd, Rs 1,000/- 3rd and two consolation prizes worth Rs. 500 each.
6. Participants may be accompanied by teacher-in-charge and 5 to 10 students to support their team during the competition.

Judging Criteria:
Participants will be judged on the following criteria:
1. Content
2. Appropriateness and Correctness of language
3. Delivery
4. Diction
5. In case of a tie, the winner will be decided by the panel of judges by mutual discussion.

We look forward to provide you an enriching experience to the participants. We are certain that your enthusiastic participation will contribute to the success of this literary event.

Note:
Registration form will be available online only till 17th May 2017. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.