Qira'at Competition:

• Time duration for Qira'at will be 2 to 3 minutes.
• Any verse from the Holy Quran may be recited.
• During Qira’at, verse will not be repeated.
• Marks will be awarded on the basis of pronunciation and delivery
• Only one participant can participate from each Institute.
• The Decision of judges will be final.

Naat Competition:

• Naat will be in Urdu language.
• The competitor must recite only three verses without repetition.
• Naat should be melodiously recited (i.e., with Tarrannum)
• Song oriented/style Naat will not be allowed.
• Only one participant can participate from each institute.
• The Decision of judges will be final.
• There will be no Registration fee for Naat Competition.

Hamd Nigari:

• Girah is necessary.
• Hamd should not be more than 5 verses long and the one which exceeds the limit will receive negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Hamd at least one hour before the start of Competition.
• Each University/College can nominate maximum 02 participants for the Urdu competition
• Criteria of judgment will be based upon: Behar/wazn, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.
• There will be no Registration fee for Naat Nigari Competition.

Naat Nigari:

• Girah is necessary.
• Naat should not be more than 5 verses long and the one which exceeds the limit will receive negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Naat at least one hour before the start of Competition.
• Each University/College can nominate maximum 02 participants for the Urdu Naat Nigari competition.
• Criteria of judgment will be based upon: Beharr/wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.
• There will be no Registration fee for Naat Nigari Competition.

Urdu

• Ghazal should be written according to the given Traha Misra.
• “Girah” of these Traha Misra is compulsory.
• Ghazal should not be more than 5 verses long and the one which exceeds the limit will receive negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Ghazal at least, one hour before the start of Competition.
• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the Urdu Ghazal competition.
• Criteria of judgment will be based upon: Beharr/wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.

Punjabi

• Ghazal should be of 5 couplets, one who exceeds the limit will earn negative marks.
• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the Punjabi Ghazal competition.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Ghazal at least one hour before the start of competition.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Behr/wazn, Presentation and Pronunciation, Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.

Urdu Nazam

• The Nazm should be according to the given title.
• Only Azad Nazm or Paband Nazm is acceptable.
• Nasri Nazm will not be entertained.
• Presentation of Nazm should not exceed the time limit of five minutes.
• One which exceeds the time limit will lead to negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Nazm at least one hour before the start of competition.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Wazn, Presentation, Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.

English Poem

• Topic: “Nostalgia”
• Theme of Poem must be in a synchronized manner with the topic.
• Poetic parameters like rhythm, hyperbole, simile, personification, fallacy, metonymy, allegory and metaphor if followed will carry bonus marks.
• Plagiarism, if found, will immediately lead to disqualification.
• Blank verse, Free verse and Iambic Parameters; ALL allowed.
• Poem must not exceed more than 8 Couplets.

Punjabi Nazam

• Title of Punjabi Nazm is اُڈیک
• Only Azad Nazm or Paband Nazm is acceptable.
• Nasri Nazm will not be entertained.
• Presentation of Nazm should not exceed the time limit of five minutes.
• One which exceeds the time limit will lead to negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit 4 copies of the Nazm at least one hour before the start of competition.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.

• Each team will consist of two participants.
• Each University/College can nominate only one team for the Bait Bazi Competition.
• There must not more than 2 verses of ash’aar in a turn.
• All teams must keep in mind the ethical and moral values while selecting the verses.
• A verse, once recited, shall not be repeated.
• The conscious attack of Radeef is prohibited: violation will result in deduction of mark.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Behr/wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of the verse.
• Each verse will carry the value of three marks, and each mistake will result in the loss of one mark.
• Nazm verses are not allowed to be recited.
• In case of more than one mistake in a single verse, marks equal to the number of mistakes will be deducted from the total marks of the team.
• If any team fails to respond a verse from the other team, all three marks of that verse will be deducted from the total marks of that team.
• The decision of judges shall not be challenged in any case.

Sufi/Folk Music:

• There will be only single round of music competition.
• It will be a live singing competition and all participants will perform on live Orchestra, whereas Mash-ups, Medleys, Karaoke and MIDI tracks are not allowed.
• Solo music categories every University can nominate maximum 2 of its best singers.
• Only 5 minutes’ duration will be allocated to each solo performance on stage.
• Every participant team will have an open choice of selecting any Urdu/Punjabi Sufiana Kalam/Folk song (Pakistani song/ sung by Pakistani singers) for each solo category.
• Any song or lyrics of song revealing vulgarity or censored meanings will not be allowed to perform on stage rather such kind of selection of song will be liable to disqualification from the competition.
• Any act of violence or abusive behavior will result in the immediate disqualification of the entire team participating in competition.
• Decision of the judges will be final and unchallengeable. The participants will be assessed on the basic standard of music categories.

Painting Competition

• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the competition.
• Theme of the painting will be given at the spot.
• All material required will be arranged by the participant.
• Size of surface: 24” inch 36” inch
• Preferable surface is canvas or paper.
• Medium: water colour, Acrylic paints and oil paint.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.

Calligraphy Competition:

• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the competition.
• Theme for Calligraphy is “Khat e Kufi”.
• All material required will be arranged by the participant.
• Size of sheet : 18”X24”.
• Calligraphy should be on Scholar sheet or Canvas.
• Medium: Oil/Poster/Acrylic paints or Calligraphy ink.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Preparation time will be 3 hours.

Sketching Competition:

• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the competition.
• All material required will be arranged by the participant.
• Size of sheet : 30”X20”.
• Sketching should be on Scholar sheet or Canvas.
• Medium: Graphite Pencils, pointers, and ballpoints.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Preparation time will be 3 hours.

• All team members should be students enrolled in HEIs or their affiliated institutes in Pakistan
• There can be more than one participants/team from an institute.
• A team can be consisting comprise on 3-4 members for one thematic model.
• All teams must nominate at least one member as leader to talk about the thematic model to be presented.
• Thematic models with some action performance will be preferred
• The model must not exceed the size of 3 feet on any dimension.
• The model should be preferably made from recycled/reused waste materials including wastepaper, corrugated cardboard, plastic & aluminum Containers, milk and juice cartons etc. However, the decorating materials such as paints and colored papers etc. can be used in making the product.
• The products will be displayed in an exhibition hall on the date set by the organizers.
• udgement will be made on the basis of concept, innovation and creativity along with the effective use of waste materials and overall presentation of the product.
• The decision of the judges cannot be challenged in any case

Photography Competition:

• Manipulation is strictly prohibited.
• Use only university premises.
• Donʼt use any personal logo.
• Each participant should wear their ID card issued by the GCUF management.
• Should follow the given time for every submission.
• Team: 1-3 Members
• Category: DSLR (On the spot Photography).
• Photograph must be submitted in limited time. Any extension in time will not be entertained
• Each team will only submit one photograph under the mentioned theme.
• Image should be in JPG or PNG format and must be the original work of the participant.
• Both raw and edited versions of photographs must be submitted.
• Minor post-processing such as colour correction and cropping is acceptable
• Manipulation such as adding or removing elements is not allowed.
• All images should be captured within the campus premises during the event.
• Submissions must be made within the specified time frame.
• The decision of our judges will be final.
Categories:
• Product Photography (Select one product category for your photography)
• Food Products/ Jewellery / Cosmetics
• Creative Portrait
• Architecture of GCUF

Reel Competition

• Make every moment count in portraying the essence of 5th International Student convention & expo.
• Time Duration must be 45 second to 1 minute.
• Condense your storytelling into bite-sized, visually engaging content.
• Create reels or shorts that capture attention within the first few seconds.
• Any use of abusive or vulgar language will result in disqualification of video.

Parliamentary Debate

Rules Governing Parliamentary Debates (English/Urdu)

Debate Format

The debate follows the Asian Parliamentary Style, consisting of two opposing teams:
Government Team – Supports and defends the motion.
Opposition Team – Opposes and refutes the motion.
Each team comprises three speakers.


Breakdown of the format:

1. Team Structure

Each team consists of three speakers, making a total of six speakers in the debate. Government Team (Proposition): The team supporting the motion.

• Prime Minister (PM): The first speaker of the Government team.
• Deputy Prime Minister (DPM): The second speaker of the Government team.
• Government Whip (GW): Third speaker of Government team.
Opposition Team (Against the motion): The team opposing the motion.
• Leader of Opposition (LO): The first speaker of the Opposition team.
• Deputy Leader of Opposition (DLO): The second speaker of the Opposition team.
• Opposition Whip(OW):Third speaker of opposition team.



2. Speaking Order

The speaking order follows a structured sequence:

• Prime Minister (PM) – 7 minutes
• Leader of Opposition (LO) – 7 minutes
• Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) – 7 minutes
• Deputy Leader of Opposition (DLO) – 7 minutes
• Government Whip(GW)_ 7 minutes
• Opposition Whip (OW)_7 minutes
Preparation: The debate would commence 15 minutes after the motion is announced.
Time: Speeches should be seven minutes in duration (this should be signalled by two strikes of the gavel). Speeches over seven minutes and 15 seconds may be penalized.


3. Key Features of the Format

Motion: The debate is based on a motion (the topic), which is typically given a few minutes before the start of the debate. The motion is usually framed in a way that one side has to support it, while the other side must oppose it.
Example motion: “This House believes that social media has a negative impact on society.”


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prime Minister (PM): The PM sets out the framework of the debate and defines the motion. He must present the Government’s case, explaining why the motion should be accepted.
• Leader of Opposition (LO): The LO responds to the PM’s case, providing counterarguments and refuting the points raised by the Government team.
• Deputy Prime Minister (DPM): The DPM strengthens the Government’s case by addressing the points raised by the Opposition and providing further support for the motion. He should also rebut the Opposition’s arguments.
• Deputy Leader of Opposition (DLO): The DLO defends the Opposition’s position by further criticizing the Government’s arguments, offering new points of opposition, and addressing the DPM’s arguments.
• Government Whip(GW): GW will not introduce new arguments for their team. Instead, he will respond to the opposing team’s case, summarize their own team’s initial arguments, offer an extension of their team’s case, and clarify the distinctions between their opposing team’s arguments and their own.
• Opposition Whip (OW: OW will not present new arguments for their side. Instead, they will address the opposing team’s case, summarize their team’s initial points, provide an extension to their team’s arguments, and differentiate their position from their opposing arguments.



4. Points of Information (POIs)

• POIs are brief interjections made by members of the opposing team during a speaker’s speech. Each speaker can ask or accept POIs, but they are optional.
• POIs are typically 30 seconds in length, and the speaker being asked a POI can either accept or decline it.
• 1st and last minute is safe and no POI will be asked during it.

Points of Information: Points of Information (questions directed to the member speaking) may be asked between first minute mark and the six-minute mark of the members' speeches. To ask a Point of Information, a member should stand, place one hand on his or her head and extend the other towards the member speaking. The member may announce that they would like to ask a "Point of Information" or use other words to this effect. The member who is speaking may accept or decline to answer the Point of Information. Points of Information should not exceed 15 seconds in length. The member who is speaking may ask the person offering the Point of Information to sit down where the offer has had a reasonable opportunity to be heard and understood. Members should attempt to answer at least two Points of information during their speech. Members should also offer Points of Information.




5. Definition

The definition should state the issue (or issues) for debate arising out of the motion and state the meaning of any terms in the motion which require interpretation. The Prime Minister should provide the definition at the beginning of his or her speech. The first and the last minute of every speaker's speech will be the protected minute during which no member from the opposition teams will be allowed to question the speaker, the team will be penalized in case the member is found violating the protected time. The Decision of the Adjudicator(s) will be final and unchallengeable. Challenging the definition: The Leader of the Opposition may challenge the definition if it violates the rules of defining the motion. The Leader of the Opposition should clearly state that he or she is challenging the definition. The Leader of the Opposition should substitute an alternative definition after challenging the definition of the Prime Minister.




6. Matter

Matter is the content of the speech. It is the arguments a debater uses to further his or her case and persuade the audience. Matter includes arguments and reasoning, examples, case studies, facts and any other material that attempts to further the case. Matter includes positive (or substantive) material and rebuttal (arguments specifically aimed to refute the arguments of the opposing team(s). Matter includes Points of Information.




7. Final Round

Topic for Final round will be announced 10 days before the competition, and the teams will be assigned to the Proposition or Opposition 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition.


8. Marking and Adjudication
Debaters are judged on a variety of factors, including:
• Clarity of Argumentation: How well the arguments are articulated.
• Rebuttal and Engagement: How well a team engages with the other side’s points.
• Structure: How well the speech is organized.
• Content: The quality of the arguments and the evidence used.
• Delivery: How effectively the speaker presents their case.
• Adjudicators will give feedback and assign points based on the overall performance of the teams.

Ranking of Teams:Teams would be ranked from first place to last place. First placed teams would be awarded three points, second placed teams would be awarded two points, third placed teams would be awarded one point and fourth placed teams would be awarded zero points. Teams may receive zero points where they fail to arrive at the debate more than five minutes after the scheduled time for debate. Teams may receive zero points where the adjudicators unanimously agree that the Member has (or Members have) harassed another debater on the basis of religion, sex, race, color, nationality, sexual preference or disability. Adjudicators would confer upon team rankings. Where a unanimous decision cannot be reached after conferral, the decision of the majority will determine the rankings. Where a majority decision cannot be reached, the Chair of the panel of adjudicators will determine the rankings.
Note:The adjudicator policy that our event will follow is ‘𝑛𝑎 = 𝑛𝑏 – 1’
Number of adjudicators (𝑛𝑎) = number of teams of the particular institution (𝑛𝑏) minus one.
This means that if an institution sends two teams, they will be bound to bring at least one adjudicator along with their Teams.

Bilingual Declamation Contest
• The English and Urdu declamation shall be held simultaneously in a joint proceeding.
• Only the teams from colleges/universities can register, No individuals or Private Teams can register.
• Each institution can register one team only. The team shall comprise of two speakers, one for Urdu and the other for English. One speaker from Urdu and English categories is to speak on a serious topic and the other for humorous topic. These will stick to serious or humorous topics till the end of the competition and cannot switch over.
• Participating students of each institute must be accompanied by a teacher/chaperon.
• The Bilingual Declamation (English & Urdu) will consist on one round.
• Any speaker passing offensive remarks against important dignitaries, making inappropriate religious/political statements or using vulgar and derogatory terms will be immediately disqualified. Furthermore, any indecent remarks against the chair person, a member of the audience or another participant will not be tolerated and are also liable for instant disqualification. In such an event, the speaker may be asked to step down from the podium during the speech.
• Paper reading is not allowed. Those who do so will be disqualified.
• The following awards will be presented to winning participants.
  Best Speaker (English)
  Runner-Up (English)
  Best Speaker (Urdu)
  Runner-Up (Urdu)
  Best Team
• The decision of judges will be final.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS DEBATES
Rules

The debates on Model United Nations will be held on the pattern of UNGA or UNSC or both based on registration for the debates.

United Nations General Assembly Committee (UNGA):

Objective: The United Nations General Assembly Committee aims to provide a platform for students to debate and discuss global issues, international Relations, and peacekeeping. Participation: Delegates will represent different countries from around the World, ensuring a diverse and inclusive environment for discussions. Registration: Delegates must register for the United Nations General Assembly Committee and be assigned a specific seat based on their Registration. One member of a team will be allotted one country. Topics: The topics for discussion will be chosen based on current events and Relevant issues, such as climate change, human rights, and global security. Debate Format: The debates will follow the rules of procedure outlined in The Model UN Rules of Procedure, with a focus on diplomatic behavior and respect for opposing views Chairperson: The chairperson will guide the discussions and ensure that the Debates remain focused on the topic at hand, maintaining a diplomatic and respectful environment. The decision made by the chair will be deemed as Final. Award Policy: 1 Best delegate, 2 outstanding diplomats, Honorable mentions, and special mentions (chair’s discretion)

United Nations Security Council (UNSC):

Membership: The UNSC consists of 15 members—5 permanent (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 non-permanent Members elected for two-year terms.
Registration: Decisions on substantive matters require at least nine votes in favor, Including the concurring votes of all five permanent members (the “veto” power). Procedural matters require a simple majority.
Meetings: The UNSC meets as needed to address international peace and security Issues. Meetings can be closed or open to the public.
Resolutions: The UNSC can adopt resolutions that member states are obligated to Implement, particularly regarding sanctions, peacekeeping operations, and Authorizations for the use of force.
Peacekeeping: The UNSC has the authority to establish peacekeeping missions to Maintain or restore international peace and security.
Enforcement Actions: It can take measures, including economic sanctions or Military actions, to enforce its decisions.
Regular Reports:The Secretary-General regularly reports on the situations Affecting international peace and security.

Rules for Debates

Participation:A delegates will represent any one of the fifteen members of the Security Council.
Registration:Delegates must register for the UNSC and be assigned a specific seat based on their Registration. One member of a team will be allotted one country.
Topics:The topics for discussion will be chosen based on current events and Relevant issues, such as climate change, human rights, and global security.
Debate Format:The debates will follow the rules of procedure outlined in The Model UN Rules of Procedure, with a focus on diplomatic behavior and respect for opposing views.
Chairperson:The chairperson will guide the discussions and ensure that the Debates remain focused on the topic at hand, maintaining a diplomatic and respectful environment. Chairs decisions will be final and committee will go as chairs want.
Award Policy:1 Best delegate, 2 outstanding diplomats, Honorable mentions, and special mentions (chair’s discretion)

Punjabi Takra

• Each institution may choose to send a minimum of one and a maximum of two speakers.
• A speaker may agree or disagree with the topic.
• Punjabi takra will only be restricted to the humorous category.
• The contest will comprise of one round.
• Each Speaker will have to speak for a minimum of 4 minutes and a maximum of 6 minutes in the round. Marks will be deducted for failing to observe the mentioned time limit.
• A speaker making offensive remarks about any important personage or passing controversial religious, political or sectarian remarks shall be immediately disqualified. Using words/sentences with any indecent connotation and passing derogatory remarks against the chair will lead to instant disqualification of the speaker. In such an event the speaker may be asked to step down from the podium during the speech.
• The speakers will be judged on the content of their speeches, their proficiency in the respective language and the response of the audience.
• Paper reading is not allowed. Those who will do so will be penalized.
• There is NO team trophy in the Punjabi. The two best speakers will be awarded prizes and a consolation prize may also be awarded.
• The decision by the judge will be final.

Qira'at Competition:

• Time duration for Qira'at will be 2 to 3 minutes.
• Any verse from the Holy Quran may be recited.
• During Qira’at, verse will not be repeated.
• Marks will be awarded on the basis of pronunciation and delivery
• Only one participant can participate from each Institute.
• The Decision of judges will be final.

Naat Competition:

• Naat will be in Urdu language.
• The competitor must recite only three verses without repetition.
• Naat should be melodiously recited (i.e., with Tarrannum)
• Song oriented/style Naat will not be allowed.
• Only one participant can participate from each institute.
• The Decision of judges will be final.
• There will be no Registration fee for Naat Competition.

Hamd Nigari:

• Girah is necessary.
• Hamd should not be more than 5 verses long and the one which exceeds the limit will receive negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Hamd at least one hour before the start of Competition.
• Each University/College can nominate maximum 02 participants for the Urdu competition
• Criteria of judgment will be based upon: Behar/wazn, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.
• There will be no Registration fee for Naat Nigari Competition.

Naat Nigari:

• Girah is necessary.
• Naat should not be more than 5 verses long and the one which exceeds the limit will receive negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Naat at least one hour before the start of Competition.
• Each University/College can nominate maximum 02 participants for the Urdu Naat Nigari competition.
• Criteria of judgment will be based upon: Beharr/wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.
• There will be no Registration fee for Naat Nigari Competition.

Urdu

• Ghazal should be written according to the given Traha Misra.
• “Girah” of these Traha Misra is compulsory.
• Ghazal should not be more than 5 verses long and the one which exceeds the limit will receive negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Ghazal at least, one hour before the start of Competition.
• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the Urdu Ghazal competition.
• Criteria of judgment will be based upon: Beharr/wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.

Punjabi

• Ghazal should be of 5 couplets, one who exceeds the limit will earn negative marks.
• Each University/College can nominate only one participant for the Punjabi Ghazal competition.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Ghazal at least one hour before the start of competition.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Behr/wazn, Presentation and Pronunciation, Quality of thoughts.
• Decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.
• Plagiarism will be checked.

Urdu Nazam

• The Nazm should be according to the given title.
• Only Azad Nazm or Paband Nazm is acceptable.
• Nasri Nazm will not be entertained.
• Presentation of Nazm should not exceed the time limit of five minutes.
• One which exceeds the time limit will lead to negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit three copies of the Nazm at least one hour before the start of competition.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Wazn, Presentation, Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.

English Poem

• Topic: “Nostalgia”
• Theme of Poem must be in a synchronized manner with the topic.
• Poetic parameters like rhythm, hyperbole, simile, personification, fallacy, metonymy, allegory and metaphor if followed will carry bonus marks.
• Plagiarism, if found, will immediately lead to disqualification.
• Blank verse, Free verse and Iambic Parameters; ALL allowed.
• Poem must not exceed more than 8 Couplets.

Punjabi Nazam

• Title of Punjabi Nazm is اُڈیک
• Only Azad Nazm or Paband Nazm is acceptable.
• Nasri Nazm will not be entertained.
• Presentation of Nazm should not exceed the time limit of five minutes.
• One which exceeds the time limit will lead to negative marks.
• Each participant has to submit 4 copies of the Nazm at least one hour before the start of competition.
• The criteria of judgment will be based upon: Wazan, Presentation and Pronunciation and Quality of thoughts.
• The decision of judges cannot be challenged in any case.