Intellectus 2026 – Minds in Motions | National Academics Competition by Graphic Era Hill University: Submit by Mar 17

About Graphic Era Hill University

Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, stands as a distinguished institution of higher learning committed to academic excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership. Located in the serene and intellectually vibrant environment of Dehradun, the University fosters a dynamic academic ecosystem that integrates theory with practice, research with reflection, and knowledge with social responsibility. With a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines, the University emphasizes interdisciplinary engagement, analytical reasoning, and innovation-driven learning. Through seminars, national conferences, academic competitions, and research initiatives, GEHU cultivates a culture of inquiry, dialogue, and intellectual leadership.

About The School of Law 

The School of Law at Graphic Era Hill University is dedicated to cultivating legally proficient, ethically grounded, and socially responsive scholars. Legal education demands more than doctrinal knowledge; it requires clarity of expression, analytical precision, persuasive reasoning, and constitutional awareness. The School promotes platforms that strengthen argumentation, academic writing, and public discourse. Through youth parliaments, academic symposia, workshops, moot courts, and intellectual competitions, the School continuously encourages students to engage critically with legal principles and contemporary challenges. Intellectus 2026 embodies this pedagogical vision by providing a structured and inclusive forum where intellect meets responsibility.

About Intellectus 2026

Intellectus 2026 – Minds in Motion is a National-Level Hybrid Academic Conclave organized by the School of Law (Debate Society), Graphic Era Hill University. It is conceived as a national platform dedicated to the celebration of disciplined thought and articulate expression.

The term “Intellectus” signifies the human capacity to reflect, reason, interpret, and respond with depth and discernment. This conclave is not merely an academic competition; it seeks to nurture confident speakers, analytical thinkers, and responsible citizens prepared to engage meaningfully with constitutional values and contemporary challenges.

Civilizations  endure not merely through institutions, but through ideas. Democracies flourish not through silence, but through informed, reasoned, and responsible discourse. In contemporary times— marked by accelerated information flows and polarized narratives—the need for structured intellectual engagement has become urgent. The conclave integrates three core dimensions of academic development:

i. Oratory Competition

• Stage I – Declaration (Online)
• Stage II – Debate (Offline)
• Stage III – Extempore (Offline)

ii. Quiz Competition

iii. On-The-Spot Essay Writing

Eligibility & Participation

• The competition is open to students across India.
• School Students: Enrolled in Class X and above.
• College: Bonafide undergraduate and postgraduate students of recognized institutions.
• Participants may register for only one category: Oratory, Quiz, or Essay Writing.
• Valid institutional ID is mandatory.
• Strict adherence to rules, timelines, and code of conduct is required.
• The decision of the Judges and Organising Committee shall be final and binding.

Registration Deadline

17th March 2026 (06:00 PM IST)

Registration Fees

• Oratory Competition: Rs. 500 (External Participants) | Rs. 300 (Graphic Era Students)
• Quiz Competition + On-the-Spot Essay Writing: Rs. 300 (External Participants) | Rs. 200 (Graphic Era Students)

Registration Details

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Account Details for Payment

• Beneficiary Name: Graphic Era Hill University A/C Research & Development 
• Bank Name: Axis Bank 
• Branch: Saharanpur Road, Dehradun 
• IFSC Code: UTIB0002959 
• Account Number: 920010040627250 
• Branch Address: C-1498, Saharanpur Road, Dehradun – 248001 For

Awards & Recognition

Winners across all categories shall be honoured with:

• Exciting Prizes
• Cash Awards
• Certificates of Achievement
• Trophies All registered participants shall receive Certificates of Participation.

Contact Info

For queries, kindly contact the Student Organizing Committee or email the coordinator. 

Payment and registration-related queries, please contact:

• Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Manisha Melkani – 7302287887
• Student Organizing Committee: Ms. Simran Kumari – 8340272966 | Ms. Lucky Rawat – 7906130868

The brochure is here.