About The Symposium

Where Minds Debate

Ideas converge and perspectives transform through conscious collaboration. JS 2026 is designed as a rigorous two-day intellectual experience, not just a speaking competition.

Two DaysFour CouncilsFive RoundsOne Champion
Vision

Debate as a disciplined pursuit of understanding.

At its core lies the belief that the ability to think critically is as important as the ability to speak persuasively. Through a structure that demands adaptability, depth, and precision, the Symposium seeks to cultivate individuals who are comfortable engaging with complexity.

  • Participants defend positions with clarity while listening actively to opposing views.
  • The event encourages intellectual humility, rigorous research, and respectful disagreement.
  • Collaborative formats push teams beyond individual advocacy toward balanced judgement.
Format

Five rounds that test five different instincts.

Round 01

Oxford Style Debate

All teams participate. Speakers defend and oppose the motion, followed by open rebuttal and interjections.

Round 02

Turncoat Debate

Qualified teams switch sides mid-speech and contribute to a consensus paper rooted in shared understanding.

Round 03

Quarter Finals

Eight teams compete across two parallel forums in a 4v4 government-versus-opposition structure.

Round 04

Semi Finals

Four teams enter parliamentary-style head-to-head debates with structured speeches and rebuttal windows.

Round 05

Grand Finale

The two finalists debate in the main auditorium before the winning team is declared.

Thread

Conscious Collaboration

Every round rewards clarity, adaptability, listening, synthesis, and meaningful engagement.

Participation

Eligibility and registration flow.

Teams

Three Members

Each team consists of three participants from grades 9 to 12 from the same school.

Limit

Up To Two Teams

Each school may register up to two teams, subject to confirmation.

Dates

7-8 August 2026

The Symposium runs across two intensive days on campus.

Venue

SMRJ Lucknow

Hosted by Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.

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