- Each Institute will be represented by the two debators, one will speak FOR, while another will speak AGAINST the motion.
- Medium of expression will be Hindi or English.
- Topic of Debater will be announced 24 hours in advance.
- Each debater will be allowed to speak for maximum five minutes in the Zonal Festival and 10 minutes in the National Festival.
- The competitor from each Institute will speak FOR and AGAINST the motion. Paper reading is not allowed.