Udbhav : 19th National Inter-University Debate Competition
(14-15 January, 2026)



Topic : "Digital economy is fully capable of fulfilling the real needs of Indian youth."

विषय: "डिजिटल अर्थव्यवस्था भारतीय युवाओं की वास्तविक आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति करने में पूर्णतः सक्षम है।"


Guidelines for The National Inter-University Debate Competition (January 14 - 15, 2026)

  • The debate will be conducted in Hindi & English separately in the campus of G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology.
  • Each participating university is entitled to two teams of two participants each (Hindi & English), one speaking for & one against the topic.
  • With the motive of constantly promoting & encouraging new talents to such platforms, all the previous participants who have secured first position in this contest are not allowed to participate.
  • There will be a winner’s shield in each category. Individual prizes of Rs.5000/- & Rs.3000/- will also be awarded to the winner & runner-up respectively in each category. Two consolation prizes and four special recognition prizes shall also be awarded in each category. Participation certificates shall be awarded to all the participants.
  • Pantnagar University team will contest for individual prizes only.
  • Each participant will be given 5+1 min to speak. There will be a question-answer round after the participant has finished his/her speech.
  • The questioning will be restricted to 1 minute and the response should be completed in the next 2 minutes.
  • Participants with written speeches will not be eligible for prizes. However, a slip of paper, bearing only the key points, shall be permitted.
  • Decision of the judges shall be final & binding.
  • Confirmation of participation may be sent to Dr. S. K. Kashyap, Chief Coordinator, YUVA 2026, on the e-mail address provided below, latest by December 10th, 2026 along with a scanned letter of confirmation of participation from a competent authority of the participating university.
For further details:
Contact : Shambhavi (+91-9569908114)
Snigdh Awasthi (+91-8318569439)
E-mail: [email protected]