The Olympian Lakshmikant Pandey Trust Debate Competition 2026 is an online debate competition that gives students an opportunity to develop their public speaking, analytical thinking, argumentation and communication skills.
The competition will focus on the contemporary constitutional issue of judicial independence in India.
Debate Topic
“Judicial Independence in India: Reality or Constitutional Idea?”
Participants can speak For or Against the motion and must clearly state their position before beginning their speech.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students from all streams and backgrounds.
Competition Format
- Mode: Online
- Platform: Google Meet
- Speaking time: 4 minutes
- Question & answer: 2 minutes
- Each participant will answer one question from the judges.
- Participants must have a working camera, microphone and stable internet connection.
- The preliminary rounds will be conducted in multiple online meetings.
- The top participants from the preliminary rounds will qualify for the final.
Judging Criteria
Participants will be evaluated on:
- Body Language – 20 marks
- Topic Clarity – 10 marks
- Content – 10 marks
- Language Command – 20 marks
- Time Management – 10 marks
- Etiquette – 10 marks
- Answering Skills – 20 marks
Total: 100 marks
Prizes
- 1st Prize: ₹2,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹1,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹500
- 4th Prize: ₹250
- 5th Prize: ₹150
- 6th–10th Rank: ₹100 each
- 11th–20th Rank: ₹50 each
- 21st–30th Rank: ₹25 each
All participants will receive an E-Certificate, while rank holders will receive an E-Certificate of Merit along with their award.
Important Dates
- Preliminary Rounds: 24–25 November 2026
- Final Round: 26 November 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Mode: Online
- Registration Fee: ₹49 per participant
How to Register?
Students can register online through the registration form provided by the organiser.























