Speak-A-Thon Registration Form
The Banaras Lit Fest 2027 proudly presents Speak-A-Thon, in collaboration with Sunbeam Academy Group and The Learning Lounge — a golden opportunity for students from Classes III to X to showcase their ideas, talent, and confidence on a grand stage.
Participants will compete in a stimulating and supportive environment, sharpen their public speaking and performance skills, and stand a chance to win exciting cash prizes and certificates.
Rules & Guidelines
Speak-A-Thon 2027 — Banaras Lit Fest
Preliminary Round Guidelines
1. Eligibility
- The competition is open to students from Class III to Class X.
- Participants must register in the appropriate category as per their class and language (Hindi / English).
- Each participant may participate in only one category.
- To register please fill in the form provided.
2. Language & Category
- Participants must perform strictly in the language of the category chosen (Hindi or English).
- Switching between languages during the performance is not permitted.
3. Mode of Participation
- The Preliminary Round will be conducted through video submission.
- Each participant must submit only one video, recorded in portrait orientation.
4. Video Duration & Introduction
- The video must not exceed 1 minute.
- At the beginning of the video, the participant must clearly mention: Name and Class.
- School name must not be mentioned at any point in the video.
5. Dress Code
- Participants must not wear school uniform in the video.
- This rule is mandatory to ensure fair and unbiased judgment.
6. Performance Format
Participants may choose any one of the following formats:
- Speech
- Song
- Stand-up Comedy
- Storytelling
7. Entry Limit (Important)
- Only the first 150 complete and valid entries will be considered for the Preliminary Round.
- Entries will be accepted strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Once the limit is reached, no further entries will be evaluated, even if submitted before the deadline.
8. Submission Deadline
- Videos must be uploaded via the official submission form on or before 31st January 2027, 11:59 PM.
- Late, incomplete, or non-compliant entries will be automatically disqualified.
9. Judging & Assessment Criteria (Preliminary Round)
Videos will be evaluated on the basis of:
- Body Language
- Appearance
- Content and Delivery
- Adherence to the Time Limit
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
10. Selection for Final Round
- The Top 20 participants will be shortlisted from the Preliminary Round.
- Shortlisted participants will perform live on the Final Day – 4th–7th February 2027.
Speak-A-Thon Registration Form
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