RULES :

1. All students entering campus will undergo a baggage check at the main gate.
2. Consumption of alcohol, tobacco or any intoxicant is strictly prohibited within campus
premises.
3. Any flammable liquids, knives and explosives of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the
campus.
4. Any other item if deemed unsafe will be prohibited.
5. All students are required to carry a valid ID proof at all times.
6. Display of violence in any form is forbidden. It will lead to disqualification of the college and
its expulsion from campus.
7. Use of water and fire on stage is not allowed.
8. Any form of vulgarity and obscenity on or off stage will lead to disqualification.
9. Eatables are not allowed inside the auditorium.
10. Decisions of the Organizing committee will be final and binding on all parties.

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1. Time limit includes setup time
2. Negative marking on exceeding time limit and disqualification on exceeding the number of
participants may be enforced.
3. No substitutions are allowed. The same team that was registered for the Eliminations must
perform in the finals.
4. An Open event is one in which participants can be from one single college, multiple colleges,
or from no college at all.
5. More than one team is allowed per college, but only one can be an official entry.
6. All Open events do not carry any winning points to the college
7. If the other entries from that particular college win a position in the event, the points will
not be added to the total points of the college accumulated over the three days.
8. Colleges with multiple teams must specify which one of their multiple entries is the official
entry prior to the event.

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8. In case of a win, teams having non-college participation will not have their points added to
any of the colleges total points.
9. Violation of any other rules will be penalized appropriately by the organizers.
10. Decisions taken by the judges will be final and binding.

CATEGORY/POSITION FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

GOLD

250

200

150

SILVER

200

150

100

BRONZE

150

100

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1. Bets should be placed only by the contingent leader/ student coordinator of the college at
the registration desk and cannot be changed later on.
2. Bets will have to be placed one hour prior to the scheduled start of the event.
3. Bets should be placed before elimination rounds, if any.
4. Bets can be placed on not more than 9 events in total per college.
5. Independent/ Open entries will not be considered for betting.
6. Bets cannot be placed on other colleges.
7. Bronze Events wont be considered for betting.
8. Betting can only be done on official college entries.

POSITION/CATEGORY

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

FIRST

100

75

NA

SECOND

50

25

NA

THIRD

NA

FOURTH SIXTH

-50

-25

NA

SEVENTH & BEYOND

-75

-50

NA
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Elimination Round:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A prepared sequence of about 4 - 6 minutes has to be performed.

Tracks exceeding 6 minutes will be given negative points.
Only Bollywood songs or their remixes are allowed. Else the team will be disqualified.
A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
It is sufficient for one person of the group to wear the entire costume of the dance. However
if the costume is not uniform, participants must wear one of each type.
6. Usage of props is allowed but it does not carry extra credit. Usage of props should be
consulted with event manager at the time of registration. Usage of any powdered
substance(e.g. colour,powder,glaal, etc) has to be informed to the event manager in advance.

7. Teams qualifying for the next round will depend on the number of participants
8. The elimination round takes place completely before judges only, behind closed doors.
9. No lead dancer or solo performances is allowed in any of the rounds.

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10. The auditorium screen will not be allowed to be used for any purpose (for example, photos,
video, etc.).
11. Usage of external lighting is not allowed.
12. Sound track of the groups performance should be brought along in a CD/ DVD/ Pen drive.
Final Round One:
1. The same prepared sequence is performed in front of a large audience in the auditorium.
Same rules applicable as above.
2. The auditorium screen shall not be used for any purpose (e.g.: photos, videos etc.).
3. Usage of external lighting is not allowed.

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*A second round can take place, only if found necessary by the judges and the event managers.
The rules for the second round (if it takes place) will be disclosed at the end of the elimination
round. So at least one member from every group must stay back till the results of the elimination
round are announced.
**The judges decision will be final and binding to all. The college reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to disqualify any entry at any time in the event if it is determined that the entrant has
not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

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Elimination Round:
1. A 3-5 minute long prepared dance sequence has to be performed.
2. No classical dance forms are allowed.
3. This round of the event is performed behind closed doors, before the judges only.
4. The dance soundtracks are to be submitted to the event manager at the time of registration.
Final Round One:
1. The same 3-5 minute long prepared dance sequence has to be performed again, this time in
front of an audience.
Final Round Two | Character:
1. Every participant would be given a sound track of 1-2 min duration and a character has to be
portrayed.
2. Points will be awarded on the basis of choreography and on the adaptability to the character
and the soundtrack.

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Final Round Three | Footloose:
1. Two participants are simultaneously called on stage. The first participant dances to a song
played on the spot while the other stays still.
2. When a suitable signal is given, the first participant freezes and the second participant
immediately begins dancing to the continuation of the same song.
3. When the song is changed, the entire process is repeated except, unlike earlier, the second
participant will have to begin this time.
4. In this way, the song is changed several times while the participants dance in an alternating
manner.

**The judges decision will be final and binding to all. The college reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to disqualify any entry at any time in the event it is determined that the entrant has
not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

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Elimination Round:
1. Each participant will dance for 1 minute to a song given to them on the spot.
2. Top 16 performers of this round will move forward to the next round.
Final Round:
1. This round aims at judging both the dancing ability and the adaptability of the participants so
that they can prove their mettle in a short period of time to continue to be in the race for the
winner's spot.

Final Round One:

1. All 16 participants will be divided into 4 groups comprising of 4 participants each.
2. Each participant in the group has to perform in a given area. If a participant steps out of the
area, he/she shall be warned once. If the offence is repeated, the participant will be
eliminated immediately.

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3. One group will perform at a time where all 4 participants in that group dance simultaneously
on a tune provided to them.
4. One participant will be eliminated every 30/45 seconds.
5. Top 2 performers of every group, for a total of 8 people, will move to the next round.
Final Round Two:
1. All 8 participants will be divided into 2 groups comprising of 4 participants each.
2. Each participant in the group has to perform in a given area. If a participant steps out of the
area, he/she shall be warned once. If the offence is repeated, the participant will be
eliminated immediately.
3. One group will perform at a time where all 4 participants in that group dance simultaneously
on a tune provided to them.
4. One participant will be eliminated every 30/45 seconds.
5. Top 2 performers of every group, for a total of 4 people, will move to the next round.

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Final Round Three:
1. All 4 performers will perform simultaneously and every 45 seconds , one person will be
eliminated.
2. Each participant has to perform in a given area. If a participant steps out of the area, he/she
will be warned once. If the offence is repeated, the participant will be eliminated
immediately.
3. The top two performers of this round will move to the final round.
Final Round Four:
1. The two finalists battle it out simultaneously for at least 1 minute and are marked on specific
criteria like skill, adaptability, energy level, creativity and should perform until one is
eliminated or bows out.
**The judges decision will be final and binding to all. The college reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to disqualify any entry at any time in the event it is determined that the entrant has
not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

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General Rules:
1. The songs should have lyrics in Indian languages. However, a rap with English lyrics is allowed.
2. Original compositions are allowed. In this case, 3 copies of the lyrics must be submitted at
time of registration on campus.
3. In case of lyrics in any Indian language other than Hindi or English 3 copies of the literal
translation of the lyrics in English must be submitted at the time of registration on campus.
4. Lyrics will be checked for vulgarity and profanity.
5. Every extra minute taken beyond specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total
marks scored.
6. Usage of at least one percussion instrument is compulsory.
7. Minimum of one vocalist is compulsory.
8. There should be minimum of four performing members on the stage at any particular point in
time.

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9. Any pre-recorded music or sound would lead to disqualification of the team.
10. Availability of the following instruments (if required) is assured: Drum Set, an electric Bass, a
Keyboard, a congo and a Tabla Set. Any other instrument has to be brought by the
participants.
11. No marks from the elimination round will be carried over to the finals.
12. Judging criteria will include: Rhythm, Sur, Pitching, Choice of songs, Overall performance,
Background Score.
Elimination Round: ( 10 mins )
1. Minimum one song is to be performed within the given time. If at all the team plans to
perform more than one song then the time limit should be taken care of.
2. Only one song from the elimination round can be performed in the finals.

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Finals: ( 15 mins )
Maximum of 7 teams will qualify for this round.
Rules for the finals are:
1. Minimum of two songs have to be performed
2. One song of the two has to be a new arrangement/improvisation of an old bollywood
song. ( before 1990s ). Also the improvisation should include a short instrumental
piece.
3. Bonus points will be awarded if the instrumental piece is an original composition.
4. This song can also be a mashup of maximum two songs.
5. The vocalists may choose to hum, whistle, sing taraanaas, sargam or in aakar but cannot
sing discrete words during the instrumental piece.
6. The other song can be the one performed in eliminations or it could be a new song also.

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1. Minimum 2 songs should be performed.
2. The participants have to perform acoustic renditions of English songs of any genre or their
original compositions.
3. A minimum of one vocalist is compulsory.
4. There should be a minimum of three performing members on the stage at any particular
point in time.
5. Acapella performances are allowed.
6. Every extra minute taken beyond specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total
marks scored.
7. Availability of the following instruments (if required) is assured: An Electric Bass, a Keyboard
and a Congo.
8. Usage of keyboard only in piano tone is allowed. No other electronic instruments are
allowed.

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1. There will two rounds. A maximum of five people will be selected from elimination round to
the final round.
2. The song must be in English.
3. Participants are allowed to use either of the two to accompany their singing:
1. Instruments : ONLY ONE accompanying instrument is allowed. The instrument can be
played by the singer themselves, or by someone else.
2. Backing Track : In case the participant wishes to use a backing track, they should
provide the organisers with the same in a pen-drive.
4. Availability of the following instruments is assured (if required) : A keyboard (in piano
tune)and an acoustic guitar.
5. Judging criteria will include: Rhythm, Sur, Pitching, Choice of songs, Overall performance.
6. Every extra minute taken beyond specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total
marks scored.

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Elimination Round:
1. Participants will have to perform only one song.
2. No marks from elimination round will be carried forward for the final round.
Final Round:
1. Participants have to perform two songs.
2. One of the song has to be an old English song( before 2000s ).
3. The other song can be the one from the elimination round or can be a new song.

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General Rules:
1. There will two rounds. A maximum of five people will be selected from elimination round to
the final round.
2. The song can be in any Indian language. In case the song is not in Hindi, participants must
submit one copy of the lyrics translated to Hindi to the organisers beforehand.
3. Participants are allowed to use either of the two to accompany their singing:
1. Instruments : ONLY ONE accompanying instrument is allowed. The instrument can be
played by the singer themselves, or by someone else.
2. Backing Track : In case the participant wishes to use a backing track, they should provide
the organisers with the same in a pen-drive.
4. Availability of the following instruments is assured (if required) : A keyboard (in piano
tune)and an acoustic guitar.
5. Judging criteria will include: Rhythm, Sur, Pitching, Choice of songs, Overall performance.

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Elimination Round:
1. Participants will have to perform only one song.
2. No marks from elimination round will be carried forward for the final round.

Final Round:
1. Participants have to perform two songs.
2. One of the song has to be an old Bollywood song (era 1990s)
3. The other song can be the one sung in elimination round or can be a new song too.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

There will be two categories. Melody instruments and percussion instruments.

Participants are allowed to use ONLY ONE instrument to play anything of their choice.
No electric instruments are allowed, except for keyboard in piano tone.
For every extra minute taken beyond the time limit, 5% of the total marks shall be deducted .
Availability of the following instruments is assured (if required) : A keyboard (in piano tune),
acoustic guitar, tabla, Congo and drums.
6. First part will be a solo performance and then the winner of each category will be decided by
a face-off.
7. 50% marks of the solo performance will be carried over to the face-off round.

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1. This event tests the skills of the participants in Indian classical music.
2. It is a solo vocal competition and will be conducted in two categories, Carnatic and
Hindustani.
3. The participants may bring their own accompaniments/accompanists.
4. No accompaniments will be provided.
5. Bonus marks will be awarded for extempore singing at the discretion of the judges.
6. Every extra minute taken beyond the specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the
total marks scored.
7. Judging criteria include: Improvisation, Authenticity, Overall Performance, Sur, Taal, Raag
Varnan, Pakad, Swar Sankalp.

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1. The team must present a stage play of one or more acts.
2. The play must be in Hindi and/or English.
3. Teams are advised to minimize their usage of props. Only tables and chairs will be provided
by organizers.
4. Sound can be provided only through sound clips, which should be made available on a pen
drive well before the event. Special arrangements will not be made for live music.
5. A total of up to four members from a team are allowed to work backstage, with a maximum
of one participant working with each of sound and lights. The remaining two members may
work on stage setup and help with other incidental needs on stage.
6. Points will be deducted for exceeding the maximum time limit.
7. The judges' decision will be final and binding.

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Elimination Procedure:
1. Once registered, teams should email a copy of their script to any of the Event Managers,
whose details are available on the Contact page. The email should also mention the
approximate duration of the performance, as well as a list of props used. No team will be
considered for the event without the submission of the script. The deadline for script
submission is 10th October, 2014 and the scripts be emailed to bpgcdramaclub@gmail.com.

2. The elimination of teams will be done based on scripts. Teams may also submit a video of
their performance. The duration of the video should be 2-5 minutes. The video may be of a
normal rehearsal. Props and costumes are not required, and will not be considered towards
the teams audition score. The video should be uploaded to YouTube (or any other videosharing site of your choice), and a link to the same should be emailed to any of the Event
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3. The deadline for audition video is 10th October, 2014 and the link be sent to
bpgcdramaclub@gmail.com.
4. No vulgarity or Controversial matter hurting religious sentiments should be a part of the play.
5. Although the video is not a compulsion, submitting it will accentuate your chances. The video
should be an unedited version.

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1. The play should contain a social message.
2. No pre-recorded music or voices are allowed.
3. There is no upper limit on the props to be used. However, it is recommended to minimize
prop usage.
4. Please note: The organizers are NOT liable to procure props for the participating teams. The
teams are expected to bring their own props.
5. Language used can be either English and/or Hindi.
6. Points will be deducted for vulgarity and/or exceeding the time limit.
7. The judges' decision will be final and binding.

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1. All performances have to be based on a set of characters provided beforehand on the
website. Participants should imitate only these personalities.
The character list:
Male:
Barney Stinson (HIMYM)
Sheldon (BBT)
Admiral Aladeen (The Dictator)
Barfi
Sherlock
Baba Ramdev
Laloo Prasad Yadav
Inzamam ul Haq
Bane

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Babu rao (Hera pheri)

Snoop Dogg
Mogambo
Raghu Ram
Asrani Sholay
Rajpal yadav
Munna bhai
Gabbar Sholay
Aamir Khan (Satyamev Jayate)
Chulbul Pandey Dabang
Devdas
Karan Johar
Bobby Darling
Tyron Lannister (Game of Thrones)

Female:
Gloria (Modern Family)
Claire
Dolly Bindra
Geet (Jab we met)
Saroj Khan
Basanti (Hema Malini)
Janice (FRIENDS)

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** You can do your own character for the show but you will have to inform the Contact person in
advance. Email bpgcdramaclub@gmail.com and the Contact person (Contacts page) for any
special requests for specific characters for the event. The request will be handled only if it is on or
before 10th October, 2014.
Elimination Round:
1. The participants will be required to present a monologue for 1 minute, after which they will be
asked rapid fire questions about the personality.
2. Dressing up as the personality would attract more points.
3. 5-8 participants will make it to the final round.

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Final Round:
1. The participant has to present a monologue for 1 minute. The participant may or may not
present the same monologue in the final round as presented earlier.
2. The participants shall be divided in groups of 4 each and will be interviewed by the host.
3. The participants will be given a situation and will have to justify why they are better equipped
to deal with it than their opponents. (Research on all the characters will come in handy in this
round).
4. Other contestants can interject to defend/accuse in an orderly manner.
5. This will be followed by a few more rounds of cross questioning that will be announced after
the eliminations.
6. The participants are requested to get their facts right regarding the personality.
7. Not doing this may lead to deduction of points.
8. Points will be deducted for vulgarity.
9. Judges decision will be final and binding.

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Elimination round:
1. Every team will be given a situation on registration.
2. 15 minutes will be allotted for preparation.
3. Each team must then perform on the given situation for 3-5 minutes in front of an audience.
4. Points will be deducted for vulgarity and exceeding the time limit.
Final round:
1. Details will be announced after the elimination round.

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1. Skime is not a conventional mime. No other rules of conventional mime need to be followed
(Face paints etc. are not compulsory).
2. Maximum Eight members may be on stage and two others have to be off stage.
3. The teams may use movie songs/tunes and slideshows to support their plot.
4. No recognizable Human voices and dialogues can be used by participants. (But sounds like
dog barks are allowed).
5. Human Dialogues are not allowed but human voices as a part of songs/music can be used.
6. The use of a synthesizer or any other musical instrument is allowed.
7. There are no restrictions on the costumes.
8. Use of costumes of different kind, apart from the general costume of the participants, shall
also be considered as props. Each different kind of costume shall be considered as a prop.
9. However, variety in colors of the same kind of costume is not considered as an additional
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10. Any sort of vulgarity will result in disqualification of the team.
11. The judges' decision will be final and binding.
12. Below attached are a few links of skimes performed by Mime Club,of Bits Goa,just to give you
a better idea about skime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQY_zjnuN0Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4eNNOA82sw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDTRrfsPYME

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1. The first round will be the elimination round, after which 20 teams will be selected to play for
the next rounds.
2. Each team will be put through a series of tasks.
3. Teams may move forward to the next round once they complete their task.
4. The final evaluation will be on the basis of their performance in all the rounds.
5. The details of all the rounds will be explained during the course of the event.

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1.
2.
3.
4.

A live subject will be provided.

The artist has to sketch the subject.
Each team will be given a set of oil pastels, watercolors, brushes, pencils and black pens.
The participant has to use all the materials provided and only the materials provided.

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1. The participants will be given a particular base.
2. The participants need to make either a comic strip or a story, in accordance with the template
and other directions that will be provided on the spot.
3. Both the participants will be working together.
4. Evaluation will be done on the basis of usage of template and the story made.

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1. Sheets, basic colour paints and three brushes will be provided. Participants may bring their
own brushes, but they cannot carry their own paint.
2. The participants will be given one location on campus, and will be required to paint given
scenery. The painting has to be only in the two colours that will be provided to the
participants.

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1. A Reference image will be provided. One of the participants will be blindfolded while the
other one will be handcuffed.
2. The blindfolded person has to draw the reference image on a sheet paper provided to him
based upon the directions from his handcuffed partner.
3. The handcuffed partner cannot draw on the paper.
4. As the first part is over participants will switch their roles to color the picture.
5. Sketch pens, pencils and sheets will be provided to the participants.
6. The person with the picture should also instruct him as to which pen to use and when.

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Flavour: General quiz
1.
2.
3.
4.

Teams of 1-3 members.

It is an open quiz so cross college or non college teams are allowed to take part.
Prelims will be in a standard written format.
Finals will be in a conventional interactive format.

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Flavour : Movies, music, performances, arts and anything under the banner of entertainment.
Elimination Round:
1. A preliminary round will be conducted to select the top 6 teams for the Final Round.
2. In case of a tie, internal tie-breakers will be used to break the tie between teams.

Final Round:
1. The finals will consist of numerous rounds that will be revealed on the spot by the
quizmaster.
2. Quizmaster's decision will be final and binding.

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Flavour : General
Elimination Round:
1. A preliminary round will be conducted to select the top 6 teams for the Final Round.
2. In case of a tie, internal tie-breakers will be used to break the tie between teams.
Semi-final Round:
1. Differential scoring pattern where points based on the number of people who did not get the
question will be used.
2. Elimination round scores and semifinal round scores will be cumulated and top 8 lonewolves
will qualify.

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Final Round:
1. The finals will consist of numerous rounds that will be revealed on the spot by the
quizmaster.
2. Quizmaster's decision will be final and binding.

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Flavour: Everything wrong in the societys eye.
Elimination Round:
1. A preliminary round will be conducted to select the top 6 teams for the Final Round
2. In case of a tie, internal tie-breakers will be used to break the tie between teams.
Final Round:
1. The finals will consist of numerous rounds that will be revealed on the spot by the
quizmaster.
2. Quizmaster's decision will be final and binding.

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Preliminary Rounds:
1. Number of rounds is subject to total number of participating teams.
2. At the end of the preliminary rounds, the top 16 teams make it to the octo-finals, the draws
for which will be random.
Knockout Rounds:
1. Starting from the octo-finals, the top two teams from each debate will make it to the
subsequent round.

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Elimination Round:
1. There are 2 categories, prose and poetry ; participants may take part in only one.
2. Prose: Participants have to write a work of fiction based on a given theme.
Poetry: The participants will be given a number of related themes to link through a poem.
3. 8 participants will qualify for the final rounds, from each category.
Final Round:
1. The rules for this round will be revealed to the finalists after the eliminations.

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Elimination Round:
1. A general question paper will be given to the teams comprising standard word games like
anagrams, palindromes, etc.
2. 7 teams will qualify for the final rounds, subject to a maximum of 3 teams per college.
Final Round:
1. Qualifying teams will be informed of the rules on the spot. There will be a scrabble
component.
2. More than one sub-round may be conducted.

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Elimination Round:
1. Participants shall be grouped in sets of 6 (can be increased to a maximum 8 if required).
2. Each group shall go through one set of regular JAM and one special round like an Alphabet
JAM, or a Disconnect JAM, the rules for which shall be explained in detail on the spot.
3. 2 participants with the maximum points at the end of three rounds proceed to finals.
4. Finalists are chosen on the basis on their position amongst all the participants and not just
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Final Round:
1. The final participants shall then have 5 rounds of jamming, at the end of which the positions
shall be declared.
2. Points will be awarded based on the duration for which a contestant speaks without making
grammatical errors, slurring etc. and not on content. Points may also be awarded, however,
for generally being an all-round nice chap.
3. The JAM Master's decision will be final and binding.
4. Vulgarity is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

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Round 1 :
1. Satire Based. Each participant will be handed a list of 10 newspaper headlines(not necessarily
recent).
2. Posts will be put up on the Waves 2014 Blog and shared on Facebook.
Round 2 :
1. The participants will be each shown a video for live reporting (i.e. the video will be muted
and the participants will need to give a running commentary of the events in the video).
2. The tone might be satirical/non-satirical.
Round 3 :
1. The last round will be a one-on-one interview round where each participant will be given a
role of some (in)famous personality and they will have to interview each other keeping the
characteristics of their personality in mind.

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2.
3.
4.

On-the-spot registrations will close half an hour before commencement of the event.
Damaging props used in the event will lead to disqualification of the team.
The participating teams will be provided with a map of the campus.
Everything will be notified at the time of event.

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1. The maximum duration for any entry for both the rounds is 5 -10 minutes.
2. The maximum number of members in a team (Excluding the cast) is 4.
3. Each team must make sure that the final credits have the names of all the people who have
contributed towards the making of the respective films. The credits section will not be
considered as a part of the 5 - 10 minutes duration.
4. All entries must be completely original and independently produced. Content and idea should
be original. The participating teams themselves will be responsible for any third-party
copyright infringement.
5. The films must showcase the skills in direction, editing, acting, cinematography & storywriting. Use of special effects/animation will in no way increase the chances of winning the
event.
6. The participants alongwith their entries have to send the letter for distribution rights to the
organizers.
7. Exhibiting pornography, nudity and excessive violence is strictly prohibited & will lead to
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8. The decision of the judge(s) in any matter regarding the event will be final & irrevocable.
9. The use of expensive cameras, lighting & other such equipment will in no way boost the
chances of winning the event

Judging Criteria:
1. Originality of the idea
2. Direction
3. Acting
4. Cinematography
5. Editing
6. Audio
7. Title of the film

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Round 1 :
1. This is a Screening round. Selected best entries will be short-listed for further rounds.
2. No specific theme for this round
3. Each entry must be sent along with a brief abstract not exceeding 150 words explaining the
idea & purpose of their film in .doc/.pdf format
4. Videos shot using Digicams/Handycams/Mobile Phones are ALLOWED.
5. The results will be announced as soon as possible so that the selected participants can make
their travel arrangements without facing any inconvenience.
6. The deadline for submission of Round 1 entries is 1st October 2014.

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Round 2 :
1. This will be a theme-based round.
2. The theme will be announced a few days before fest so that the participants can prepare the
script & complete the pre-production phase of their film.
3. The selected participants will have to come to BITS-Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus to shoot
their film for this round.
4. They will then present their films to the respected judge(s) who will be a successful,
respected film-maker from the industry.
5. The participants of this round will also have the opportunity to interact with the judge(s)
during a dedicated session so that they can clear their myths about industry standards & filmmaking related queries.

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General Rules:
1. The competition is open to all participants of Waves-2014. They have to register for this in
teams of 2 or 3 members.
2. There are no specific camera/equipment requirements for this event. Participants may even
use their mobile cameras.
3. The competition comprises of two rounds spread over Day-1 and Day-2 of Waves-2014.
4. The photographs should be submitted only in digital format(s) (jpg,jpeg,png etc) and no form
of editing/post-processing is acceptable.
5. Sharing of cameras and pictures between teams is strictly not allowed.
6. Photos have to be clear enough to judge.

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Round-1 :
1. This is a speed photography round.
2. Participants will be given a set of hints/questions , the answers for which will be hidden
across the festival and institute.
3. Designated points will be awarded based on each correct answer (clicked photograph) and a
time bonus will also be awarded if submitted before time.
4. Teams with highest accumulated points will make it to the second round of the competition.
Round-2 :
1. This is a theme based photography round.
2. The participants will be given a choice from 3 themes to click, of which they can select only
one theme.
3. Points will be awarded for clicking the maximum number of correct photographs based on
the chosen theme.

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1. First round is virtual Gold trading game BULLION BEATDOWN where participants will trade
'Gold' amongst themselves. Prices will vary according to demand and supply of the
commodity, as decided by the course of the game and the participants.
2. 8 teams from first round will be selected for the second round LOAN, PAPER,
SCISSORS where participants will have to trade on various commodities based on certain
criteria specified by event organizers at that time.
3. The entire event is designed to give a practical, hands-on experience of what the stock
market used to be like, before the electronic era, to a person without any prior financial
knowledge.

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The industry today has shifted from manufacturing to services with more and more businesses
thriving on brilliance of ideas and the service that they provide. So this year, we bring to you the
unique challenge of starting a service oriented business based on a tangible product.
1. In this stage, a list of products will be provided to you, which you have to use as assets /
inventory.
2. The task is to use any one of these and create a service using them.

For example : Product: Antique Furniture

Service idea: The business of movie/advertising set decoration; or renting to real estate
agents/brokers for setting up and decorating a house before its sale etc.

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Some ground rules :

1.
2.
3.
4.

The product cannot be sold directly

The idea should be concrete and structured
It should be a feasible service
The event will be judged upon:
1. Innovativeness of idea ,
2. Feasibility of the idea,
3. Attention to detail etc.

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Some ground rules :

1. Each team can have 1-5 members

2. All the participating teams will be randomly divide into groups, each having two teams.
3. Each group will be given a random item/thing, for them to generate a business idea with. This
random item will be solely based on the judges discretion.
4. The rules regarding the business idea are:
1. You have to generate a service out of the random item provided by you.
2. You have to build the business idea around the random item provided to you. It has to
be central to the service that you generate.

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3.
4.
5.
6.

You cannot sell the random item that you are provided with, directly or indirectly.
You cannot sell it as a complimentary product with another service.
Each of the teams will get 2 minutes to come up with a business idea and a pitch.
Each team will get 1 minute to give their pitch. This pitch can be delivered by either one
member of the team or by all of them. It is solely based on the teams decision.
7. The pitch should include:
1. The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) What is the most basic service/product that you
are providing to the customer.
2. The Business Model.
3. The Revenue Model.

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8. The criterions for judging would be:
1. Innovations in the basic premise of the idea.
2. Feasibility of the idea.
3. Clarity of the pitch.
9. The time provided to the teams for the generation of the idea will increase as they proceed
further in the competition and so will the time to give the pitch. This is because as the
competition progresses the teams will have to come up with elaborate business and revenue
models, providing details with respect to the customer types, the market that they attempt
to enter, the entry- barriers and their plans to expand and scale.
*The time limit as the competition progresses will be based solely on the judges discretion.

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Elimination Round :

1. A prepared sequence of about 4 - 6 minutes has to be performed on the first day. The
participants may incorporate any style(except Indian Classical).
2. A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
3. It is sufficient for one person of the group to wear the entire costume of the dance. However
if the costume is not uniform, participants must wear one of each type.
4. Usage of props is allowed but it does not carry extra credit. Usage of props should be
consulted with the event manager before registration. Usage of any powdered substance(e.g.
colour,powder,glaal, etc) has to be informed to the event manager in advance
5. The number of teams selected for the finals directly from this round will depend on the
number of entries for the elimination round; and the decision lies completely with the judges
and the event managers.
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7. No lead dancer or solo performance is allowed in any of the rounds.
8. Negative marks will be awarded on exceeding the time limit and exceeding the
number of participants will lead to disqualification.
9. The auditorium screen will not be allowed to be used for any purpose (for
example, photos, videos, etc.).
10. Usage of external lighting is not allowed.
11. Sound track of the groups performance should be brought along in a
CD/DVD/pen drive.
Final Round :
1. The same prepared sequence is performed in front of a large audience in the auditorium.
2. The auditorium screen shall not be used for any purpose (e.g.: photos, videos etc.)

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3. A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
4. Usage of external lighting is not allowed. Only the lights provided by the
organizers can be used.

*a second round can take place, only if found necessary by the judges and the event managers.
The rules for the second round (if it takes place) will be disclosed at the end of the elimination
round. So one member from every group must stay back till the results of the elimination round
are announced.
**The judges decision will be final and binding to all. The college reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to disqualify any entry at any time in the event it is determined that the entrant has
not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

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General Rules :
1. More than one team is allowed per college, but only one can be an official entry.
2. If the other entries from that particular college win a position in the event, the points will not
be added to the total points of the college accumulated over the three days.
3. Colleges with multiple teams must specify which one of their multiple entries is the official
entry.
4. Each team has to perform on 1 theme.
Elimination Round:
1. The eliminations will precede the main event, possibly on the same day.
2. Teams need to submit a copy of their write-up at the time of the elimination round.
3. Teams have to bring 2 CDs containing their music and video/PowerPoint tracks. One CD has to
be submitted at the time of the elimination round.
4. The elimination round is impromptu, based on the design of clothes to be
presented. Your choreography and soundtrack is irrelevant for this round. We
just need a preview of your line up.

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Final Round:
1. Each team has to perform on one theme.
2. Emphasis will be given to clothing, walk, portrayal of theme and originality.
3. Total no of participants (whole team) should not exceed 18. All participants do not have to be
on stage at the same time. Minimum number of participants is 12. (Including the designer
and backstage helpers).
4. Backstage helpers should not exceed 5, two of whom must be present to provide cues for
music and light.
5. Use of water, fire and any kind of fireworks (party poppers included) in any form on stage will
result in disqualification.
6. Points will be deducted for any display of vulgarity or dance movements on stage.
Themes :
THEMES WILL BE DISCLOSED SOON.

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1. Registration begins on Day 0 [Inauguration Day]. Candidates will be provided with
registration/application forms from Day 0 which will be available till 10:59 pm on Day 1 at all
strategic places. Online registration option would be there on Waves 2014 website.
2. Candidates should submit their completed registration / application forms before 10:59 pm
on Day 1 preferably with a photograph. Same can be done online before coming to the fest.
3. 1st round would comprise of Personal interview and Group discussions.

4. Candidates shortlisted for the next round would be subjected to a series of informal tasks
[like a pledge-board full of tasks] spanning over 24 hours continuously. The entire list of tasks
will be provided beforehand and may be accomplished at the candidates own pace and
comfort.
5. The validity of all the tasks needs to be witnessed by an Organizer. A number of organizers
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6. Candidates who gain maximum number of points in the tasks allotted shall be selected for
the final round which shall take place in the Auditorium at Day 3
7. The finale will consist of a number of challenges. Participants will be evaluated and
eliminated based on their personality, talent, appeal, wit, humour and presence of mind
during various rounds.

8. Rounds will be of the likes of ramp walk, question-answer, group interactions, tasks and some
other surprise elements.
9. The most enigmatic duo would deserve the title of Mr & Ms Waves.
10. Organisers/ Judges decision would be final.

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hardik hingorani

akshay ahuja

Coordinator
Events
hardik@bits-waves.org
+91-9665617244

Coordinator
Publicity and Public Relations
akshay@bits-waves.org
+91-9011463309

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