Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026 by ICFAI Law School, Dehradun [Cash Prizes Rs 17K]: Register by Nov 16
About ICFAI University, Dehradun
The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, was established under the ICFAI University Act, 2003 (Act No. 16 of 2003), passed by the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Governor on 8 July 2003. Since its establishment, the University has remained committed to quality education, academic excellence, professional development and the holistic growth of its students.
The University has received recognition at national and international levels. In the World Universities with Real Impact (WURI) Rankings 2020, released by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), it was ranked 44th globally and was the only non-governmental institution among the two Indian universities featured. It has also received the certificate for E-Learning Excellence of Academic Digitisation (e-LEAD), reflecting its commitment to innovation and digital education.
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About the Competition
The Centre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CHRHL), ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun, is organising the Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026.
The competition will follow the Oxford-style debate format and comprise four stages: Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final. The preliminary and quarter-final rounds will be conducted virtually on 18 November 2026, while the semi-final and final rounds will take place on campus on 27 November 2026.
The competition aims to promote critical thinking, legal reasoning and informed debate on contemporary human rights issues.
Theme: “Can Human Rights Survive War? Sovereignty, Power Politics, and Accountability in Today’s Conflicts”
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Eligibility Criteria
- The competition is open to students pursuing undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in any discipline at a UGC-recognised university or college.
- Each team must consist of two speakers from the same university or institution.
- Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted to participate.
- Participants must fulfil all registration requirements and comply with the competition rules.
- The Organising Committee reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any participant at any stage of the competition.
Event Particulars
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inter-University Debate Competition, 2026 |
| Organiser | Centre for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun |
| Dates | 18 November 2026 (Virtual) and 27 November 2026 (On-campus) |
| Venue | The ICFAI University, Dehradun |
| Last Date of Registration | 16 November 2026 |
| Registration Fee | ₹1,500 for teams from external institutions; ₹800 for teams from The ICFAI University, Dehradun, other than the Law Department |
| Prize Pool | ₹17,000+ along with certificates and trophies |
Competition Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 November 2026 | Last date for registration |
| 18 November 2026 | Preliminary Round and Quarter-Final (Virtual) |
| 27 November 2026 | Semi-Final and Final (Offline) |
Debate Motions
The motions for the different stages of the competition are as follows:
- Preliminary Round: This House believes that state sovereignty should not override international human rights obligations during armed conflict.
- Quarter-Final: This House believes that humanitarian intervention is driven more by political interests than by genuine humanitarian concern.
- Semi-Final: This House believes that international institutions such as the ICC are effective in deterring war crimes.
- Final: The motion will remain confidential until the Semi-Final results are announced.
Prizes and Recognition
The competition offers the following awards:
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹8,000, trophy and certificate of merit |
| Runner-Up | ₹6,000, trophy and certificate of merit |
| Best Speaker | ₹3,000, trophy and certificate of merit |
All participants will receive an e-certificate of participation.
Registration Procedure
Click Here To Register.
Interested teams must complete the following steps to register:
- Registration Form: Complete the online registration form with the details of both speakers and their institution.
- Identity Proof: Upload a valid identity card or bonafide certificate for each speaker.
- Team Roles: Nominate the First Speaker, Second Speaker and Team Leader.
- Registration Fee: Pay the applicable registration fee and upload a screenshot of the confirmed payment in the Google Form.
- Confirmation: The Organising Committee will confirm the registration by email within a reasonable time and issue a Team Code to the Team Leader.
- Completion: Registration will be considered complete only after receipt of the confirmation email and Team Code.
- Payment Link: Click Here
Contact Details
For queries regarding the competition, participants may contact the student convenors:
- Mr. Shreyas Rastogi: 9219326969
- Mr. Rupesh Kumar: 8002969628
- Email: [email protected]
The brochure is here.
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