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Season 4 · Student-Led

Acathlon 4.0

Symphony of Expressions

Unleash the spirit, ignite the fire — a celebration of literature, creativity, and leadership.

18th – 20th August 2026
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About the Fest

Where Words & Wonder Collide

Acathlon 4.0 is a student-led inter-school literary fest designed to enhance and showcase literary excellence.

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“Symphony of Expressions” — this year's theme — celebrates the harmony of ideas, creativity, and communication. From Debate and Drama to Painting and Gaming, Acathlon encourages creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication. It provides a vibrant platform for students to express themselves, excel, and connect with peers through the transformative power of literature.

Entirely led by students, Acathlon reflects the spirit of leadership, teamwork, and innovation — empowering young minds to learn, lead, and excel.

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📰 Média en Mouvement
Journalism Competition · Team of 3

📋 Competition Rules

  • Team: 3 members. Each team brings its own hardware (camera, laptop, etc.).
  • Duration: 3–4.5 minutes video.
  • Video must cover event highlights and include at least 2 participant interviews.
  • Format: MP4, minimum 720p resolution.
  • File name: TeamName_MediaCompetition.mp4
  • No misleading content. Edits, music, graphics, and voice-overs permitted.
  • All footage must be captured during the event by the participating team.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 1–3 · 9:15 AM · Auditorium
  • Videos must be submitted before the deadline announced by the organizing committee.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

📊 Judging Criteria

CriteriaMarks
Coverage of Event Activities30
Creativity & Storytelling25
Editing & Technical Quality20
Visual Appeal & Presentation15
Overall Impact10
Total100
👗 Éclat en Vogue
Fashion Show · Solo

🎭 Themes

  1. Unity in Diversity: Celebrate different cultures — represent any community, tradition, or heritage from India or the world.
  2. The Four Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air — choose one element or create a fusion.

📋 Rules

  • Solo participant. First 10 registrations only.
  • Ramp walk: 1–2 minutes. Instrumental music only (no lyrics).
  • Stage Presentation: Creative use of the stage, including poses, expressions, stage movements, engaging the audience through confident eye contact, expressive body language, transitions, and creative entries and exits, is encouraged, provided it enhances the chosen theme, remains respectful and safe, and is completed within the allotted time.
  • Props allowed (no fire, liquids, glass, sharp objects).
  • Arrive in costume. Modest, theme-aligned attire required.
  • Background music must be submitted on a pendrive on the day.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 1 · 9:15 AM · Auditorium
  • Participants must arrive in their costumes and complete final styling at the venue.

📊 Judging Criteria

CriteriaMarks
Theme Interpretation & Relevance20
Creativity & Originality15
Costume Design, Styling & Grooming20
Ramp Walk, Confidence & Stage Presence15
Expression & Overall Presentation15
Overall Impact15
Total100
🎮 Les Trois Épreuves
Gaming Competition · Team of 2

🎯 Format

Double Elimination system: Lose once → Loser Bracket; Lose twice → Eliminated.

🎮 Games

  • Game 1 – Minecraft Trinity Trials: Sword Kit · Axe+Shield Kit · NethPot Kit. Win 2 out of 3.
  • Game 2 – Valorant / CS: Tactical Trials: Team Deathmatch (no abilities). First to 7 rounds wins.
  • Game 3 – Mortal Combat Trials: Each team has two players.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information
  • Players may bring own mouse/keyboard/controller. Wired earphones required.
  • Event Head's decision is final.

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 1 · 9:15 AM · Robotics Lab

🏆 Judging

Winner decided by match results only. No judge points. Supervised by Event Heads.

✍️ Inkspire
Creative Writing · Solo

📝 Round 1 – Story Roulette

  • Time: 45 minutes. Word limit: 450–500 words.
  • Random prompt assigned. At 20 min mark, a plot twist is introduced.
  • Must seamlessly include the twist while maintaining coherence.

📝 Round 2 – The Poetry Canvas

  • Time: 30 minutes + 1 minute recitation. Word limit: 120–150 words.
  • All participants receive the same thematic inputs (theme, emotion, concept).
  • Recite a short excerpt (45–60 seconds) after writing.

📋 Rules

  • All work must be original. No AI, no plagiarism.
  • English only. Stationery to be brought by participant.
  • Foul or inappropriate language → disqualification.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 1 · 12:00 PM · Senior Library (Round 1)
  • Day 2 · 12:00 PM · Senior Library (Round 2)

📊 Judging Criteria

Round 1 – Story Roulette (50 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Relevance to Prompt12
Inclusion of Plot Twist12
Creativity & Originality10
Language and Writing Style8
Emotional Impact8
Total50

Round 2 – Poetry Canvas (50 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Interpretation of Prompt10
Creativity and Originality10
Poetic Expression & Literary Devices12
Voice Modulation and Clarity10
Connection with Written Work8
Total50
🔤 Lexicon Legends
Spell Bee · Team of 2

📖 Theme: “The Forgotten Archive”

  • First 10 teams. No phones, dictionaries, or notes.
  • Round 1 – Hear2Write: Spell a word (3 pts) + construct a sentence (2 pts). Top 8 advance.
  • Round 2 – Cipher Stage: 3 pts + Dumb Charades (7 pts).
  • Round 3 – Wheel of Fortune: 10 pts.
  • Round 4 – Word Mirage: Reverse Spell (5) + Homophone Trap (5).
  • Grand Finale: Theme Challenge (5) + Tie Breaker (5 × bonus).
  • Golden Word: word shown for 3 seconds; spell & pronounce correctly for 3× bonus.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 1 · 12:00 PM · Examination Hall
  • Event duration: approximately 90 minutes.

🏆 Judging

Points per round as described. In case of a tie, the Golden Word Challenge determines the winner.

🎵 Le Rythme des Titans
Music · Group Instrumental & Solo Singing

🎶 Formats

  • Group Instrumental: 2–7 participants. Drums, keyboard, guitar, tabla, etc. First 8 teams.
  • Rock band: 1 singer + up to 6 musicians (2–7 total). First 8 teams.
  • Duration: 2–4 minutes. Hindi or English only.
  • No offensive lyrics. Own instruments must be brought.
  • Basic sound equipment provided. Drums set provided by the organisers.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 2 · 9:00 AM · Auditorium

📊 Judging Criteria (100 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Vocal/Instrumental Skill30
Rhythm & Synchronization20
Stage Presence & Energy20
Song Selection & Arrangement20
Overall Impact10
Total100
🎨 Ars Muralis
Mural Painting · Team of 2

🎨 Rules

  • Team: 2 students. First 10 teams.
  • Theme: Disclosed 20 minutes before the event.
  • Time: 3.5 hours. Dimensions: 5×2 feet.
  • Bring own paints, brushes, palettes, pencils.
  • No spray paints or harmful substances. Maintain cleanliness.
  • Mobile/reference allowed only in the first 15 minutes.
  • 1.5 minute explanation to judges after completion.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 2 · 9:00 AM · Art Room Lobby

📊 Judging Criteria

CriteriaMarks
Creativity & Originality30
Relevance to Theme20
Artistic Skill & Technique20
Composition & Use of Space10
Colour Harmony & Visual Appeal10
Message Impact & Interpretation10
Total100
🍳 Le Festin des Maitres
Cookery · Team of 2 (Chef + Sous-Chef)

🍽️ Theme: NutriFusion — Indo-Western with a healthy twist

  • Prepare 1 main course + 1 dessert. Time: 90 minutes.
  • Round 1 – Trivia: Culinary knowledge based on theme.
  • Round 2 – Cooking Challenge.
  • Round 3 – Mystery Ingredient: Revealed after 25 minutes; must be incorporated.
  • Dress: White t-shirt + black pants + apron (mandatory).
  • All ingredients for dish preparation and cookware have to be brought by the participants on their own.
  • All pariticipants have to bring their own ingredients and cookware
  • No recipe books or notes. Foul language or plagiarism → disqualification.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 2 · 9:15 AM · Biology Lab
  • Two options for main course and two for dessert will be provided one day prior.

📊 Judging Criteria (100 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Taste & Flavour Balance25
Fusion Concept & Creativity15
Nutritional Values15
Presentation & Plating15
Usage of Mystery Ingredient10
Texture & Consistency10
Teamwork & Communication10
Total100
🎭 La Scène des Rêveurs
Drama · Team of 10–12

📖 Theme: Legacy & Reinterpretation

Choose ONE author and reinterpret their work for the modern era:

  • Kalidasa · Satyajit Ray · Pedro Calderón de la Barca · August Strindberg

📋 Rules

  • First 8 teams. Maximum 10 participants per team.
  • Performance duration: 8–10 minutes.
  • Primary language: English. Props, costumes, music permitted.
  • Audio files and presentations must be submitted 20 minutes before the event.
  • Offensive or sensitive content → disqualification.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 2 · 12:00 PM · Auditorium

📊 Judging Criteria (100 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Script (narration, ending, story components)20
Stage Management (time, sound, presentation, teamwork)20
Use of Props10
Costumes10
Expression & Language20
Faithfulness to chosen author & genre20
Total100
🗣️ Veritas Vox
Debate · Team of 2 (For + Against)

📖 Theme: “Indian Democracy in peril and promise”

  • First 10 teams. Allocation (For/Against) given 1 hour before.
  • Each speaker: 1.5 minutes argument + 1 minute rebuttal (mandatory).
  • No electronic devices during preparation. Books and research papers are allowed.
  • Participants may use only the notes prepared during the official preparation period.
  • No prompting. Personal attacks → disqualification.
  • Order of speakers determined by the organising committee.
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 3 · 9:00 AM · Examination Hall
  • Preparation: 1 hour prior at the Library.

📊 Judging Criteria (100 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Content & Relevance25
Clarity & Organization20
Delivery & Confidence20
Rebuttal Skills20
Language & Overall Impact15
Total100
💃 Chorealis
Dance · Team of 7–10

🎭 Themes

  1. Dreams vs Nightmare
  2. Between Reality and Illusion

📋 Rules

  • Team: 7–10 participants. Duration: 3:30 – 4:10 minutes.
  • Any dance style or fusion. Handheld props only.
  • Music with/without lyrics; voice-overs permitted. No offensive content.
  • Costumes must be decent and theme-aligned.
  • Music must be submitted in MP3 format on the day of the event
  • Please refer to the brochure for complete information

🗓️ Schedule

  • Day 3 · 9:30 AM · Auditorium

📊 Judging Criteria (100 marks)

CriteriaMarks
Theme Interpretation20
Choreography & Creativity25
Synchronization & Coordination20
Technique & Execution15
Stage Presence & Expressions10
Overall Impact10
Total100