Orathon 2.0: Online Interdisciplinary Debate Competition by Virtuosity Legal and ODR Nexus

# What Orathon 2.0 is

# Who can enter

# Entry cost and registration The registration fee is ₹200 per participant, payable by bank transfer at registration. You must attach a screenshot or receipt of the payment to the registration form. Registration is confirmed only after the organisers send a confirmation email containing the participant code. The fee is non-refundable for withdrawal or non-participation.

# Structure and timeline

• Motions: Motion 1 for written submissions will be released on Oct 1, 2026.
• Deadline for submissions: Oct 22, 2026, by 11:59 PM IST.
• Submissions are evaluated out of 100 marks. The top 16 advance to Phase B.

• Sides (FOR or AGAINST) are assigned by computerized draw at slot assignment.
• Format per speaker: 4 minutes speech, 3 minutes rebuttal, 2 minutes sur-rebuttal.
• Each round is judged by three adjudicators. The higher-scoring speaker advances.
• Results and Motion 2 release: Oct 27, 2026. Oral rounds and results occur on Oct 30, 2026.

• The Finals are individual extempore. Motion 3 will be released on Nov 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
• Finalists get 150 minutes preparation. Each participant has 7 minutes speech, 5 minutes rebuttal, 3 minutes sur-rebuttal.
• Final oral rounds start at 7:30 PM IST on Nov 4, 2026. Two winners will be declared: one FOR and one AGAINST the motion, based on judges' scores.

# Submission and technical rules Submit the written summary in PDF or DOCX. Follow prescribed formatting. Do not include names or institutions in the document or file name. The organisers will issue participant codes by email after registration. The entire competition will be conducted online on Zoom.

# Prizes and recognition

• Winner FOR the motion: ₹2,000 cash.
• Winner AGAINST the motion: ₹2,000 cash.
• Best Speaker: Special mention.
• All participants receive e-certificates of participation.

# Important dates at a glance

• Brochure release: Sept 12, 2026.
• Motion 1 release: Oct 1, 2026.
• Registration deadline: Oct 12, 2026.
• Written submission deadline: Oct 22, 2026.
• Round 1 results & Motion 2 release: Oct 27, 2026.
• Oral rounds: Oct 30, 2026.
• Motion 3 release & Finals: Nov 4, 2026.

# Contact and resources For queries, email editor@virtuositylegal.com. The organisers provide a registration form, brochure, and rulebook through links in the announcement.