About the role
Overview
Welcome to VIVAAD, the ultimate battleground of ideas, arguments, and perspectives, organised as part of Avartan 2026 at IIM Mumbai.
VIVAAD is designed to challenge participants to think critically, question assumptions, construct compelling arguments, and defend their perspectives with confidence. Whether it is presenting a convincing argument or countering an opposing viewpoint, this competition will put participants' debating and analytical abilities to the test.
The competition will unfold across two rounds, beginning with an unconventional intra-team debate and culminating in an offline debate showdown at the IIM Mumbai campus.
Competition Structure
Round 1: Intra-Team Debate - Video Submission
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Each team must consist of exactly 4 members. -
Each team will divide its members into two groups, with two members in each group. -
The two groups will debate against each other on a common topic. -
The debate topic will be revealed during Round 1 itself. -
Each team must submit a 5-minute video featuring the debate between its two groups. -
All four members must actively participate in the debate. -
Based on the evaluation of the video submissions, selected teams will qualify for the final round.
Round 2: The Grand Finale - Offline Debate
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Shortlisted teams will be invited to the IIM Mumbai campus. -
The final round will be conducted in an offline debate format. -
Teams will compete against each other in a live debating environment. -
Further details regarding the debate topics, format, and speaking sequence will be communicated to the shortlisted teams.
This round will test participants' ability to think on their feet, build logical arguments, counter opposing viewpoints, and persuade the audience and judges.