Abhivyakti 1.0: University Of Delhi Announces National Asian Parliamentary Debate Tournament
Law School Correspondent
28 Aug 2026 9:02 AM IST
Abhivyakti 1.0 is the inaugural National Asian Parliamentary Debate Tournament organised by the Seminar, Literary and Debating Society of the Integrated Law Course, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. The tournament is conceived as a serious and enriching meeting ground for some of the sharpest young minds in the country, providing participants with a national platform to engage with the pressing questions of our time through structured argumentation, critical thinking, research, rebuttal and persuasive advocacy.
The tournament will be conducted in the 3v3 Asian Parliamentary Debate format. The Preliminary Rounds will be held online on 10–11 September 2026, followed by the Advanced Rounds on campus on 23 September 2026 at Maharishi Kanad Bhawan, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. The tournament will conclude with the Valedictory Ceremony on 24 September 2026. The event will feature Open and Novice break categories, allowing both experienced debaters and newer participants to compete and develop their skills. Cross teams and non-institutional teams are also welcome to participate.
For institutional delegations, the delegation size will be N+1, comprising three participants and one adjudicator per team. The tournament has been structured to encourage broad participation while maintaining a rigorous competitive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to test their arguments against teams from institutions across the country and engage with diverse perspectives on contemporary issues.
Abhivyakti 1.0 carries a total prize pool of ₹70,000. The Best Team will receive ₹25,000, while the Best Speaker and Best Adjudicator will receive ₹10,000 each. The Runner-up Speaker and Runner-up Adjudicator will receive ₹7,500 each. The Best Novice Speaker and Best Subsidised Adjudicator will receive ₹5,000 each. Through these awards, the tournament seeks to recognise excellence not only in debating but also in adjudication and emerging talent.
The registration fee is ₹590 per person, inclusive of GST, for Non-DU teams and ₹500 per person, inclusive of GST, for DU teams. Registrations will remain open until 5 September 2026. Interested teams may register through the official registration form.
Abhivyakti 1.0 seeks to foster a culture of informed discourse, constructive disagreement and rigorous argumentation. Beyond competition, the tournament aims to create a space where participants can exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, sharpen their advocacy skills and meaningfully engage with the questions shaping the present. The Seminar, Literary and Debating Society looks forward to welcoming teams from across the country to the floor at Abhivyakti 1.0.
Tournament Details
Format | 3v3 Asian Parliamentary Debate |
Preliminary Rounds | 10–11 September 2026 | Online |
Advanced Rounds | 23 September 2026 | On Campus |
Valedictory Ceremony | 24 September 2026 |
Venue | Maharishi Kanad Bhawan, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
Delegation Size | N+1 (3 participants + 1 adjudicator per institutional delegation) |
Break Categories | Open, Novice |
Participation | Cross teams and non-institutional teams are welcome |
Registration
Non-DU teams: ₹590 per person (inclusive of GST)
DU teams: ₹500 per person (inclusive of GST)
Registration Deadline: 5 September 2026
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/JQ65FXBfEnjpse4c7
Prize Pool — ₹70,000
Best Team | ₹25,000 |
Best Speaker | ₹10,000 |
Runner-up Speaker | ₹7,500 |
Best Adjudicator | ₹10,000 |
Runner-up Adjudicator | ₹7,500 |
Best Novice Speaker | ₹5,000 |
Best Subsidised Adjudicator | ₹5,000 |
Contact for Queries
Akshat Srivastava – +91 73079 99761
Akshat Khosla – +91 73031 87773
Dhanya – +91 62841 51541
Seher Kad – 8448820175
The organisers look forward to welcoming participants to Abhivyakti 1.0.
