Declamation/ Speech (Urdu & English)

Topics

English: Free Speech in Pakistan: Illusion or Reality

Urdu:  نوجوانوں کا نظام سے سوال:یا ہم بدلیں گے یا نظام

English Speech for Grade 1 to 6: My voice is my power

Urdu Speech for Grade 1 to 6:  کیا ہم واقعی آزاد ہیں ؟

Registration Fee: Rs:500/-

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 23^rd August, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Performance Time: 3 minutes each participant

Rules and Regulations

Time Limit: Each speaker has a maximum of 3 minutes for their speech. Going over time will result in penalties.

Solo Performance: This is an individual event. No groups or assistants are allowed on stage.

Originality: Participants should write and deliver their own speech. If using a famous speech or quotes, proper credit must be given to the original author.

Conduct: Use respectful language and maintain good posture and eye contact. Props, musical accompaniment, or background audio are not allowed.

Judging: Speakers will be evaluated on content, clarity, expression, and adherence to the time limit. Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Content & Relevance	Highly relevant, well-researched, original, and thought-provoking	Relevant and clear, some originality, minor factual gaps	Generally relevant but lacks depth or originality	Weak content, off-topic, poor understanding of topic	/10
Structure & Organization	Logical flow, clear intro/body/conclusion, smooth transitions	Mostly well-organized, some transitions slightly abrupt	Basic structure, but transitions and flow may be confusing	Poorly organized, lacks coherence and logical sequencing	/10
Language & Vocabulary	Rich vocabulary, precise language, strong command of the language	Appropriate vocabulary, few word choice errors	Limited vocabulary, repetitive or vague wording	Poor vocabulary, incorrect or unclear language	/10
Delivery & Expression	Powerful voice modulation, perfect tone, dynamic body language	Good voice projection and expression, some variation	Uneven delivery, limited use of expression or gestures	Monotone delivery, little to no expression or confidence	/10
Time Management	Stayed within time limit (±10 seconds), no rush or delay	Slightly over/under time but maintained flow	Clearly over/under time, disrupted flow	Significantly over/under time, affected performance	/5

Qirat   Naat

Prize Destribution Cermony for Tawlat and Naat!

Qirat Surah: Al Rehman

Surah Ad Duha

Naat:  زمیں میلی نہیں ہوتی، ضمن میلا نہیں ہوتا

اے سبز گنبد والے

Registration Fee: Rs:500/-

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 12^st July, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Performance Time: 4 minutes each participant

Rules and Regulations

Categories: Qirat (Qur’an recitation) and Naat (poetry in praise of the Prophet). Each participant must select one category and perform that. Proper tajweed rules should be followed in Qirat.

Time Limit: Each recitation is limited to 3–5 minutes. Participants should stop when the time is up.

Conduct: Participants should dress modestly and maintain proper decorum. Props or musical instruments are not allowed – focus should be on the voice and proper recitation only.

Judging: Judges will evaluate voice quality, pronunciation (especially tajweed in Qirat), and emotional expression. Judges’ decisions are final and based on religious recitation guidelines.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Pronunciation & Clarity	Clear, accurate pronunciation with no errors, perfect articulation	Good pronunciation with minor errors or unclear words	Several pronunciation errors or unclear articulation	Frequent pronunciation errors, unclear or difficult to understand	/10
Expression & Emotional Impact	Highly expressive; voice and facial expressions perfectly convey the message; evokes emotion	Good emotional expression; voice conveys the message well with some feeling	Some expression, but lacks full emotional depth or connection	No emotional expression, monotone voice, and lacks connection with the message	/10
Pace & Rhythm	Excellent pace and rhythm, maintaining a smooth and natural flow	Good pace and rhythm, some minor inconsistencies	Pace or rhythm is inconsistent, affecting overall delivery	Poor pace or rhythm, affecting comprehension and flow	/10
Tone & Pitch	Perfect variation in tone and pitch; enhances the overall performance	Good tone and pitch, but slight monotony in places	Limited variation in tone or pitch, less engaging	Monotone delivery, lacks pitch variation or sounds flat	/10
Overall Presentation & Confidence	Confident, poised, and well-prepared; full command of the material	Confident, with minor nervousness or occasional hesitations	Some nervousness, lacks full confidence or proper preparation	Very nervous, unsure, or unprepared; struggles with delivery	/5

Singing (National, Folk, Patriotic)

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Registration Fee for Group Performance: Rs:1000/- per group

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 15^th November, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Performance Time: 4 minutes each participant

Rules and Regulations

Song Selection: Only national, folk, or patriotic songs are allowed. Lyrics must be appropriate (no profanity, no divisive or offensive content).

Time Limit: Each performance should not exceed 5 minutes. This includes any intros or endings.

Group/ Individual Performance: performances can be in the form of group or individual performances are also preferred.

Accompaniment: Live musical accompaniment (instruments) is allowed. Recorded backing tracks or karaoke tracks are not permitted.

Judging: Performances will be judged on vocal quality, stage presence, and emotional impact of the song. Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Vocal Quality & Technique	Clear, strong voice; excellent breath control; pitch-perfect performance	Good vocal quality, clear voice; minor pitch issues	Adequate vocal quality, some pitch issues or lack of clarity in voice	Weak vocal quality; pitch issues or unclear sound	/10
Expression & Emotional Connection	Highly expressive, emotionally engaging; connects deeply with the song’s message	Good emotional expression, connects with the song but lacks intensity	Some emotional expression but lacks depth or connection to the song	Flat delivery, lacks emotional depth or connection with the song	/10
Rhythm & Timing	Perfect timing, rhythm is consistent and well-paced throughout the performance	Minor rhythm or timing issues, but doesn’t detract from the overall performance	Noticeable rhythm or timing issues, affects performance flow	Major rhythm or timing issues, affects overall performance significantly	/10
Stage Presence & Confidence	Confident, poised, engaging with the audience; excellent stage presence	Good stage presence, minor nervousness or occasional lack of engagement	Lacks stage presence or confidence, some hesitation or nervousness	Very nervous or disengaged; lacks confidence or connection with audience	/10

Instrumental Music (Individual or Team)

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Registration Fee for Group Performance: Rs:1000/- per group

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 15^th November, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Performance Time: 5 minutes each performance

Rules and Regulations

Solo or Group: Participants may perform solo or in small groups (up to 4 members). All instruments should be appropriate for a school setting.

Time Limit: Each performance should be within 5 minutes. Any request for extra time must be approved in advance by the organizers.

No Vocal Support: The performance must focus on the instrument(s). Any vocals/ singing should be omitted.

Judging: Judges will assess musical skill, accuracy of performance, and expressive quality. Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Technical Skill	Mastery of the instrument; flawless execution and technique	Good technique with minor errors or inconsistencies	Basic technique; noticeable errors in playing	Poor technique; frequent errors or lack of control over the instrument	/10
Musical Expression	Highly expressive performance with excellent phrasing, dynamics, and emotion	Good expression with some emotional depth and well-phrased music	Some expression; lacks full emotional connection or phrasing	Lacks emotional expression; mechanical performance without phrasing	/10
Rhythm & Timing	Perfect timing and rhythm, adhering well to tempo and musical structure	Minor timing or rhythm issues, but does not significantly impact performance	Noticeable timing or rhythm inconsistencies, affecting flow	Major rhythm or timing issues, disrupting the overall performance	/10
Tone Quality & Sound	Rich, clear, balanced tone with excellent resonance and sound quality	Good tone with slight inconsistencies in balance or resonance	Adequate tone quality; issues with clarity, volume, or balance	Poor tone quality; harsh or unclear sound with significant imbalance	/10
Stage Presence & Confidence	Strong, confident stage presence; engages well with the audience and maintains poise	Confident but slightly nervous; moderate audience engagement	Some nervousness or lack of connection with the audience	Very nervous or disengaged from the audience, lacks stage presence	/10

Quiz Competition

Topic: Syllabus Will be provided

Syllabus Division: Separate syllabus for Grade 6th & 7th, and Grade 8th to 10th

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Moderator: Ms. Alveena Farooq

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 18^th October, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Total Time: 40 minutes (inclusive of all rounds)

Rules and Regulations

Individual Participation: No teaming- single person participation is preferred.

Time and Responses: Each question must be answered within 20 seconds of being read. Only one final answer per team is allowed.

Fair Play: Teams should respect the rules. No shouting out answers or disrupting others. Wait for the quizmaster to recognize you before answering.

Judging: The quizmaster’s decisions on answers are final. If teams are tied, additional tie-breaker questions will be used.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Accuracy of Answers	90–100% correct; shows excellent understanding of questions	70–89% correct; good overall understanding	50–69% correct; limited understanding	Less than 50% correct; weak content grasp	/10
Time Management	All questions answered promptly and confidently	Minor delays; most questions answered on time	Rushed or skipped a few questions	Frequently delayed or missed multiple answers	/10
Team Collaboration	Smooth coordination, all members participated actively	Good teamwork; few coordination issues	Uneven participation; some confusion	Poor coordination; domination or conflict in team	/10
Conduct & Discipline	Fully respectful, followed all rules and instructions	Mostly respectful; minor lapses in decorum	Occasionally off-task or unfocused	Repeated misconduct, argued with judges or disrupted flow	/10

Spelling Bee

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Winners Prize: Rs 15000 ( 5000 per category)

Categories:  Categories (i. Garde 1 to 5 ) (ii. Grade 6 to 8) (iii. Grade 9th to 2nd year)

Event Date: 18^th October, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Eligible Grades/ Classes: 1^st to 2^ndYear

Rounds: 3 Rounds _ Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.

General Rules

1. The competition will be conducted in three rounds
2. All participants must report to the venue 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
3. Any participant found using unfair means (mobile, whispering, hints, etc.) will be disqualified immediately.
4. Decisions made by the judges/organizers will be final and binding
5. The competition will strictly follow the rules mentioned below
6. Participants must ensure clear and correct pronunciation of words; mispronunciation may lead to disqualification or loss of points.
7. Exceeding the allotted time limit in any round will result in negative marking

Round 1: Preliminary Round

• Each student will be asked 5 questions.
• No time limit will be imposed in this round.
• Students must answer individually and clearly.
• Top scorers will proceed to the next round.

Round 2: Timed Round

• Each student will be given 1 minute.
• Within this time, they must attempt as many spellings as possible.
• Correct spellings only will be counted.
• Students with the highest number of correct answers will qualify for the Final Round.

Round 3: Final Round (Antonyms/Synonyms)

• Questions will be strictly from the syllabus-provided list of antonyms and synonyms.
• Each participant will get 1 minute to answer.
• Accuracy and speed will both be considered.

Tie-Breaker Rule

• In case of a tie, a tie-breaker question will be asked.
• The student who answers correctly and first will qualify or be declared the winner.

Additional Guidelines

• Participants must speak loudly and clearly so judges and the audience can hear.
• If a student wishes to request word repetition, definition, or sentence usage, they may do so, but the timer will not stop.
• Mispronunciations, unclear responses, or exceeding the allotted time will result in the answer being marked incorrect.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Correctness of Spelling	All or nearly all words spelled correctly without hesitation	Most words spelled correctly with minor slips	Some correct answers; noticeable errors	Many incorrect answers; struggled throughout	/10
Pronunciation of Words	Clear, confident, and accurate pronunciation	Mostly correct with minor mispronunciations	Noticeable mispronunciations; meaning still clear	Frequent mispronunciations affecting clarity	/10
Confidence & Clarity	Very confident, audible voice, great stage presence	Mostly confident; slight hesitations	Low volume, unsure tone, some stammering	Very nervous, unclear or hard to hear	/10
Following Rules	Followed all rules (asking for repeat, using in sentence, etc.)	Minor mistakes in rule-following	Occasionally broke protocol	Repeatedly ignored rules or failed to follow directions	/10

Syllabus for 1^st

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Animals	alligator, bear, bull, camel, cat, cow, crab, deer, donkey, elephant, fish, fox, frog, goat, horse, lion, monkey, mouse, ox, pig, rabbit, shark, sheep, snail, tiger, turtle, wolf, yak, zebra
2	Birds	cock, crane, crow, dove, duck, eagle, goose, hen, owl, parrot, peacock, pigeon, sparrow, swan, turkey
3	Colors	black, blue, brown, green, khaki, orange, pink, purple, red, violet, white, yellow
4	Body Parts	arm, cheek, chest, chin, ear, eye, finger, hair, hand, knee, leg, lip, mouth, nail, neck, nose, teeth, tongue
5	Food Items	biscuit, bread, butter, carrot, cheese, chili, chocolate, corn, egg, maize, milk, pasta, potato, rice, salad, salt, sandwich, sauce, soup, sugar, tea, tomato
6	Household Items	bowl, chair, cooker, cooler, flask, glass, hanger, heater, jug, kitchen, lamp, mirror, mug, napkin, needle, plate, spoon, table, towel
7	Occupation	actor, artist, cook, dancer, dentist, doctor, driver, farmer, nurse, painter, pilot, policeman, postman, sailor, singer, soldier, tailor, teacher, waiter, writer
8	Relationships	aunt, brother, child, children, daddy, father, mother, parent, sister, son, uncle, wife
9	Trees/Plants/Flowers/Fruits	apple, banana, berry, coconut, cotton, grain, grape, lemon, lily, lotus, mango, oak, olive, orange, palm, pine, rose, watermelon
10	Clothing	belt, boot, boots, cap, coat, frock, gown, hat, jeans, pants, sandals, shirt, shoes, shorts, slippers, socks, suit, tie
11	Science	aero plane, air, animal, branch, climate, cloth, cloud, drain, flower, gas, heat, hygiene, jungle, leaf, liquid, matter, mountain, natural, nature, nest, pencil, people, plant, rainbow, root, school, season
12	Adjectives	active, afraid, amazed, angry, angry, better, big, bitter, blind, bored, calm, capable, careless, cheap, cheerful, chief, cruel, cute, decent, different, dull, empty, favorite, flat, foolish, giant, giggle, glad, golden, greedy, honest, huge, huge, hungry, joyful
13	Verbs	accept, admit, , brook, carry, carry, create, create, cross, cry, demand, describe, destroy, inspect, jump, jump, keep, laugh, lean, learn, listen, need, play, pretend, read, recite, release, reply, reveal, shake, share, shout, shout,
14	Double Letter Words	balloon, beep, bell, breeze, cell, coffee, door, egg, feel, food, kitten, letter, marry, merry, pattern, puzzle, ribbon, riddle, ripple, scissors, speech, summer, toffee, tool, tree, umbrella, wheel
ROUND 3/ FINAL ROUND
1	Synonyms	afraid-scared, big-large, blank-empty, calm-silent, crawl-move, create-build, evilbad, giant-huge-large, hide-cover, learn-study, lively-energetic, merry-happy, messy-dirty, pretty-beautiful, small–tiny, Happy–Glad, sad–unhappy, Fast–Quick, Good–Nice, Bad–Wrong, Hot–Warm, Cold–Chilly, and Smart–Clever
2	Antonyms	above-below, bad-good, big-small, brave-fearful, clean-dirty, clever-stupid, continue-stop, dark-bright, empty-full, fat-thin, happy-sad, in-out, joy-sorrow, late-early, laughcry, listen-ignore, Happy – Sad, Fast – Slow, Hot – Cold, Up – Down, Good – Bad, Day – Night, In – Out, Open – Close, and Young – Old

Syllabus for 2^nd

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Animals	buffalo, cheetah, chimpanzee, giraffe, gorilla, hare, jaguar, kangaroo, leopard, pony, squirrel
2	Birds	hornbill, hummingbird, kingfisher, kiwi, ostrich, robin, woodpecker
3	Insects	ant, beetle, butterfly, caterpillar, cockroach, grasshopper, honeybee, housefly, spider, worm
4	Animals - Homes, Young Ones, Sound	bear-growl, cow-moo, dog-bark, donkey-bray, duckquack, elephant-trumpet, fox-cub, goat-bleat, horse-neigh, horse-stable, lion-cave, monkey-infant
5	Body Parts	calf, claw, elbow, eyebrow, eyelash, foot, forehead, heel, jaw, nostril, ribs, shoulder, stomach, toe, wings
6	Relationships	classmate, cousin, daughter, family, grandchild, grandfather, grandmother, grandparent, grandson, husband
7	Food Items	burger, cabbage, cereal, cookie, cupcake, honey, pumpkin, spice, wheat
8	Trees/Plants/Flowers/Fruits	blueberry, cauliflower, daisy, grapes, jasmine, peach, pear, pineapple, pomegranate, strawberry, sunflower, tulip
9	Clothing	gloves, jacket, scarf, skirt, stockings, sweater, trousers, uniform
10	Everyday Items	basket, bench, bicycle, box, breakfast, brick, brush, bucket, building, carpet, carriage, chain, eraser, loaf, packet, picture, plank, prize, quilt, skate, spade, stack, stamp, water
11	Our Environment	church, circus, clown, court, crew, field, frost, game, garden, ground, lawn, magic, market, morning, park, place, river, sea, shade, shadow, shape, shell
12	Adjectives	alone, blind, blunt, boiled, bored, careful, caring, central, certain, difficult, dirty, famous, fried, gentle, giant, gloomy, happy, harmless, jolly, keen, kind, large, lazy, mad, playful, plump, pretty, queer, quiet, sick, simple, smooth, sour, steady, thick, tough.
13	Preposition/Adverbs	always, behind, below, everywhere, from, inside, into, outside, quite, soon, then, there, though, until, upstairs, with, yesterday
14	Verbs	absent, arouse, arrive, bail, bake, begin, bleach, combine, compare, crash, decide, discover, double, escape, estimate, exit, found, freeze, gather, grasp, grunt, hide, hope, invent, invite, join, leap, leave, mend, mention, observe, pass, please, poke, predict, prefer, publish,.
15	Double Letter Words	across, between, book, bottle, broom, bubble, cheer, cottage, creek, dinner, floor, fuss, kennel, nineteen, queen, success, village, weed
FINAL ROUND/ ROUND 3
1	Synonyms	enormous- large, forgive- excuse, crash-smash, gentle-pleasant, giant-large, growcultivate, ill-sick, jog-run, listen-hear, little-small, lucky- fortunate, neat-tidy, puzzle-riddle, Big – Huge, Small – Little, Happy – Joyful, Sad – Unhappy, Fast – Quick, Smart – Bright, Angry – Mad, Pretty – Beautiful, Easy – Simple, Hard – Difficult, Begin – Start, End – Finish, Quiet – Silent, Funny – Silly, and Scared – Afraid.
2	Antonyms	dull- bright, stiff- flexible, begin-finish, care-ignore, create-destroy, dream-reality, last-first, lazy-lively, noise-quiet, remember- forget, right-wrong, sell-buy, separate-combine, Hot – Cold, Tall – Short, Light – Dark, Happy – Sad, Easy – Hard, Fast – Slow, Young – Old, Big – Small, Near – Far, Up – Down, In – Out, Day – Night, Full – Empty, Open – Shut, and Good – Bad

Syllabus for 3^rd

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Environment	creature, forest, habitat, herd, insect, plateau, pollution, radish, region, stream, structure, thunder, turnip, vegetable
2	Transport and Communication	adapter, cruise, desktop, dumper, ferry, helicopter, journey, keyboard, laptop, mobile, monitor, railway, ship, steamer, vehicle
3	Body	activity, muscle, waist
4	Sports	badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, boxing, cricket, hockey, karate, tennis
5	Emotions/Requests/Apology/Greetings	anger, contempt, crying, disgust, excitement, fear, happiness, joy, sadness, surprise, trust
6	Quantity	hundred, plenty, thousand, twelve, various
7	Adjectives	active, actual, afraid, ancient, boring, brilliant, bushy, certain, childish, clever, comfortable, disgusted, distant, enormous, entire, expert, fairness, fatal, fierce, foolish, gross, harmful, harsh, heavy, heavy, important, impossible, intelligent, interesting, lean, lively, merry, mighty, mischievous, nice, opposite, personal, playful
8	Adverbs	angrily, beautifully, carefully, cheerfully, completely, correctly, definitely, entirely, extremely, fearfully, happily, heavily, lazily, lifelessly, opposite, perhaps, proudly, silently, smoothly, suddenly, surely, totally
9	Verbs	absorb, accuse, ache, acquire, appear, believe, bother, bounce, burrow, consist, contain, convince, crawl, damage, decay, decide, disdain, divide, drive, enable, enlarge, explore, finish, flare, forgive, guess, happen, happen, harm, haul, hurt, identify
10	Compound Words	aero plane, afternoon, airport, anyway, backbone, backside, backward, blackboard, bookshelf, supermarket, textbook, therefore, toothpaste, underground, uplift, upstairs, upstream, weekend, weekend, whatever
11	Double Letter Words	beer, beetle, between, cabbage, cooking, crook, cucumber, difference, expression, feed, fellow, shallow, sleeve, smooth, street, sweep, tooth, valley, volunteer, wedding, wood, woolen.
ROUND 3/ FINAL ROUND
1	Synonyms	advantage-benefit, alike-same, ancient-old, annoy-irritate, ask-enquire, buypurchase, childish-silly, courage-bravery, garbage-trash, glitter-shiny, harsh-cruel, interestingexciting, junk-rubbish, loyal-faithful, perfect-ideal, precious-valuable, rich-wealthy, tiny-small,Big – Enormous, Small – Tiny, Happy – Cheerful, Sad – Miserable, Fast – Rapid, Smart – Intelligent, Brave – Courageous, Funny – Amusing, Easy – Simple, and Angry – Furious
2	Antonyms	artificial - natural, bother-calm, broad - narrow, care- neglect, cheap- expensive, confess-deny, dawn-dusk, delicate-hard, foolish-wise, funny-boring, glory- shame, interestingboring, kind-cruel, mighty-delicate, brave–cowardly, Light – Heavy, Rich – Poor, Happy – Sad, Strong – Weak, Early – Late, Fast – Slow, Kind – Cruel, Open – Closed, and Young – Old.
3	Masculine and feminine	actor-actress, author-authoress, brother-sister, bull-cow, fathermother, gentleman-lady, god-goddess, grandfather-grandmother, hunter-huntress, husband-wife, king-queen, landlord-landlady, lion-lioness, prince-princess.

Syllabus for 4^th and 5^th

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Education	academic, alphabet, competition, dialogue, discipline, experience, instruction, internship, jingle, knowledge, literature, recipient, scholar, scholarship, training
2	Science and Technology	animation, biodiversity, bookmark, compression, creature, cyberspace, deforestation, evolution, firewall, geology, gravity, interface, laboratory, malware, measure, ocean, planet, processor, radiation, renewable, satellite, server, transpiration
3	Clothing	blanket, slacks, sweatshirt
4	Occupation	actress, author, blacksmith, businessman, carpenter, coach, electrician, engineer, fisherman, goldsmith, hairdresser, judge, lawyer, mason, mechanic, narrator, peon, plumber, politician, reporter, scientist, sportsman, surgeon, trainer, wrestler
5	Sports	archery, baseball, challenge, gymnastics, skateboarding, swimming, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling
6	Transport and Communication	conveyance, helicopter, motorcycle, roadway, tablet, telephone
7	Nouns	activity, address, agency, agenda, agony, agreement, agriculture, alert, attraction, audience, availability, avenue, baggage, bear, burrow, camera, canyon, capital, cupboard, curiosity, dawn, decision, delight, delivery, design, desire, dinosaur, disaster, equipment, evening, executive, explorer, fright, frontier, gain, garden, gasoline, gesture, host
8	Adjectives	accurate, aggressive, airborne, alien, asleep, attentive, aware, awkward, basic, creative, critical, destructive, genius, genuine, guilty, handsome, harsh, heroic, interior, invisible, invisible, inward, mature, noble, outstanding, plentiful, pointless, polite, precious, queer, recent, scary, secure, several.
9	Adverbs	absolutely, accurately, adoringly, awkwardly, beneath, brutally, certainly, frequently, never, positively, previously, quickly, rapidly, urgently, warmly, wishfully
10	Verbs	accelerate, accept, accomplish, blend, blossom, breathe, buckle, calculate, cancel, chatter, cheer, discuss, distract, elope, emerge, estimate, frighten, gasp, gather, gaze, hail, increase, manufacture, mock, obey, observe, permit, plead, pour, practice, preach, recommend, rectify, reduce, release, remind, squeeze, surprise, survive, swallow.
11	Words with Silent Letters	ballet, bridge, colleague, column, edge, foreign, grudge, guard, island, knit, knot, length, neighbor, often, receipt, though, tongue, wrist
12	Compound Words	automobile, beehive, birthday, bookworm, brainstorm, briefcase, childbirth, copyright, crossword, earthquake, farmhouse, farmyard, father-in-law, hallway, hardware,hillside, ice cream, meanwhile, moonlight, newscast, notebook, railroad, raincoat, thunderstorm, toothpaste, video game, waistcoat, wheelchair, wonderland
ROUND 3/ FINAL ROUND
1	Synonyms	bitter-sweet, decline-accept, defend-harm, definite-indefinite, domestic-wild, exterior-interior, fail-succeed, forever-never, fortunate-unfortunate, gloomy-cheerful, greedycharitable, healthy-diseased, intentional-accidental, merry-serious, polite-rude, present-absent, punishment-reward, relax-stress, strange-familiar, ugly-beautiful, brave – fearful, strong – weak, honest – dishonest, generous – stingy, light – heavy, kind – cruel, rich – poor, early – late, simple – complicated, open – closed, happy – miserable, polite – rude, success – failure, ancient – modern, and expand – shrink
2	Antonyms	bitter-sweet, decline-accept, defend-harm, definite-indefinite, domestic-wild, exterior-interior, fail-succeed, forever-never, fortunate-unfortunate, gloomy-cheerful, greedycharitable, healthy-diseased, intentional-accidental, merry-serious, polite-rude, present-absent, punishment-reward, relax-stress, strange-familiar, ugly-beautiful, brave – fearful, strong – weak, honest – dishonest, generous – stingy, light – heavy, kind – cruel, rich – poor, early – late, simple – complicated, open – closed, happy – miserable, polite – rude, success – failure, ancient – modern, and expand – shrink
3	Masculine and feminine	bridegroom-bride, dog-bitch, drake-duck, drone-bee, emperorempress, hero-heroine, horse-mare, host-hostess, master-mistress, nephew-niece, poet-poetess, policeman-policewoman, priest-priestess, widower-widow, wizard-witch

Syllabus for 6^th

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	STEM Words	apiculture, artery, bone, cartilage, cultivator, deforestation, equipment, exploitation, farmland, femur, ferry, fishery, funnel, galaxy, gland, horticulture, immunology, intestine, irrigation, kidney, ligament, liver, livestock, logistics, nerve, observatory, pancreas, pesticide, petroleum, plateau, plough, pollution, portable, preservation, printer, sandpaper.
2	Government and Economy	census, citizenship, debt, defense, demonstration, document, election, electorate, executive, government, representative.
3	Education	guidance, literacy, progress, schooling, vocabulary, vocation
4	Adjectives	anxious, apparent, arid, arrogant, barren, beneficial, biodegradable, biological, constant, contagious, contemporary, continuous, dangerous, defiant, delicious, dense, desperate, efficient, embarrassing, enthusiastic, extraordinary, fabulous, faithful, federal, forbidden, fundamental, further, gaseous, generous, handsome, hazardous, innocent, interim, interior, jealous
5	Adverbs	accidentally, alternatively, consequently, desperately, especially, immediately, internally, obviously, scarcely, separately, sincerely
6	Nouns	anxiety, apparel, appliance, arena, assent, assumption, bard, beacon, bibliography, biodiversity, capability, capacity, caravan, caution, ceiling, couplet, coupon, crisis, descendant, despair, dialogue, discretion, diversity, dynasty, echo, edition, effectiveness, elegy, elevator, experience, exploration, explosion, exposure, extinction, freckle, genre.
7	Verbs	adhere, adjourn, afford, anticipate, appeal, breathe, capture, cheapen, collaborate, collapse, cultivate, deceive, demonstrate, deplete, deposit, designate, diminish, dissemble, dissolve, distinguish, dominate, dwell, elaborate, elude, embolden, engrave, enhance, envy, escape, exhibit, exploit, express.
8	Compound Words	adjustable, backspace, bulkhead, changeable, comfortable, considerable, disagreement, farmhouse, farmyard, fashionable, framework, full moon, gallstone, gearshift, handcuff, headquarters, honeycomb, honorable, keystroke, moreover, noticeable, omnipotent, pay check, quarrelsome, serviceable, shortbread, sundown, sunstroke.
9	Words with Silent Letters	apostle, circuit, colonel, consign, diaphragm, feign, gnaw, hedge, hymn, knuckle, pneumonia, raspberry, wrestle, yolk
10	Double Letter Words	allegiance, applaud, battalion, brilliant, dissolve, illusion, illustration, obsession, occasion, seer, skiing, strolling, summit, unforgettable, upkeep, webbed
ROUND 3/ FINAL ROUND
1	Synonyms	abstinence- sobriety, affinity- accord, bewilder-perplex, conscious-aware, dilapidatedshabby, disciple-follower, embellish-decorate, evoke- stimulate, fatigue-tiredness, gratitude-thankful,hilarious- hysterical, humility-humble, persuade-convince, scatter-disperse, unlucky-unfortunate, Happy – Content, Sad – sorrowful, smart – intelligent, brave – valiant, fast – speedy, angry – irritated, scared – afraid, strong – powerful, weak – feeble, hardworking – diligent, funny – comical, rich – wealthy, poor – needy, honest – truthful, and beautiful – attractive
2	Antonyms	admonish- acclaim, afflict-please, applaud-blame, bliss- agony, compulsory-voluntary, courage-cowardice, courteous-discourteous, desperate- hopeful, desultory- methodical, embarrass-delight, generous-stingy, impervious- penetrable, important-trivial, servile-dominant, abundant – scarce, prosperity – adversity, optimistic – pessimistic, compassion – indifference, expand – shrink, encourage – discourage, triumph – defeat, rigid – flexible, cautious – reckless, superior – inferior, genuine – fake, harmony – conflict, tolerant – intolerant, complicated – simple, and permanent – transient
3	Homonyms & Homophones	alter-altar, compliment- complement, course-coarse, elicit-illicit, eminentimminent, flower-flour, grown-groan, hoarse-horse, loan-lone, match-match, meddle-medal, meet-meat, pale-pail, peace-piece, principle-principal, weak-week.

Syllabus for 7^th and 8^th

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Stem words	benefactor, benevolence, benign, beneficent, aquarium, aquatic, autobiography, automobile, automatic, autonomy, biology, biography, biodegradable, symbiosis, chronology, synchronize, chronic, dictate, verdict, dictionary, contradiction, geography, geology, geocentric, geothermal, microorganism, microscope, microbe, microcosm, telegraph, telephone, telescope, television scripture, subscription, manuscript, description, spectacle, spectator, speculate, introspection, transport, portable, import, deport, video, vision, visible, revise, construct, structure, destruction, instruct, erupt, rupture, disrupt, interrupt
2	Nouns	audience, anthology, apprentice, arrogance, benefactor, benevolence, commencement, coup d’état, debris, deception, empathy, enigma, grievance, inauguration, integrity, ovation, prudence, satire, scarcity, utopia, absenteeism, calamity, cohesion, compassion, destiny, ecstasy, fraudulence, hostility, ignorance, illusion, negligence, nostalgia, obsession, perseverance, solitude, subsidy, treachery, vengeance, alliance, arrogance, astonishment, betrayal, bravery, catastrophe, collaboration.
3	Adjectives	abhorrent, absurd, abundant, appealing, arrogant, articulate, benevolent, candid, chaotic, charitable, coherent, dogmatic, ecstatic, formidable, futile, jovial, methodical, negligible, ominous, rustic, sinister, subtle, torrid, vivacious, bashful, boastful, deliberate, diligent, hospitable, indifferent, ingenious, lethargic, obstinate, pensive, resilient, sagacious, skeptical, stern, stoic, tedious, thrifty, tolerant, vulnerable, whimsical, altruistic, ambitious, boastful, credible, decisive, dexterous, egoistic, flamboyant, gullible, humble, ignorant, industrious, judicious, meticulous, naïve, optimistic, pessimistic, placid.
4	Adverbs	Supposedly, sensibly, successfully, deliberately, cautiously, earnestly, graciously, hastily, ignorantly, innocently, methodically, recklessly, relentlessly, sarcastically, spontaneously, tactfully, unanimously, vigorously, ardently, boldly, carefully, deceitfully, elegantly, firmly, gloomily, honestly, innocuously, joyfully, kindly, loyally, nobly, patiently, quietly, rudely, skillfully, truthfully, urgently, wisely
5	Prefix-Based Words	ab- → abnormal, absent, abstract, abolish, anti- → antibiotic, antifreeze, antidote, antisocial, de- → defame, deprive, decompose, defraud, deactivate, dis- → dishonest, dissuade, disable, disrupt, disorder, in- / im- → intolerant, impossible, insecure, improper, inactive, inter- → international, intervene, intercede, interaction, interlink, pre- → precedent, premature, preface, precaution, prehistory, sub- → submarine, subconscious, substitute, submerge, trans- → transfer, transform, transparent, transaction, un- → unfair, unhealthy, unpleasant, uncertain, unwise
6	Nouns	anxiety, apparel, appliance, arena, assent, assumption, bard, beacon, bibliography, biodiversity, capability, capacity, caravan, caution, ceiling, couplet, coupon, crisis, descendant, despair, dialogue, discretion, diversity, dynasty, echo, edition, effectiveness, elegy, elevator, experience, exploration, explosion, exposure, extinction, freckle, genre.
7	Silent Letter Words	B: doubt, debt, subtle, limb, numb, succumb, plumber, crumb. C: abscess, acquire, muscle, scene, science, scissors, crescent, and discipline. D: Wednesday, handkerchief, handsome, edge, sandwich. G: gnome, gnash, gnat, gnarl, reign, foreign, sign, campaign.GH: light, daughter,drought, freight, height, neighbor, weigh, straight, and thorough. H: honest, honor, heir, hour, vehicle, exhaust, shepherd, ghost, choir. K: knob, knapsack, knowledge, knight, knuckle, knee, and knitting. L, calf, folk, yolk, chalk, almond, calm, half, salmon. N: autumn, hymn, condemn, solemn, column. P: pseudo, psychiatry, psychology, pneumonia, pneumatic, psalm. S: aisle, island, debris, bourgeois. T: ballet, bouquet, depot, castle, fasten, listen, whistle, soften, mortgage. U: guitar, guest, guess, guard, tongue, league, rogue, catalogue. W: wrestle, wrist, wreckage, wriggle, write, whole, whoops, and sword.
ROUND 3/ FINAL ROUND
1	Synonyms	absurd-ridiculous, benevolent-kind, arduous-difficult, candid - frank, ecstatic - overjoyed, futile - useless, formidable - intimidating, jovial - cheerful, sinister - evil, resilient - tough, tranquil - peaceful, vindicate - justify, malicious - wicked, sagacious - wise, tedious - boring, abhorrent – detestable, abstruse – obscure, adept – proficient, alleviate – mitigate, amiable – affable, arrogant – conceited, audacious – daring, benevolent – charitable, candid – frank, capricious – fickle, concur – agree, copious – profuse, cryptic – enigmatic, deceitful – dishonest, diligent – assiduous, eloquent – articulate, erratic – unpredictable, exquisite – magnificent, frugal – thrifty, futile – pointless, gregarious – sociable, impeccable – flawless, imminent – approaching, incessant – unceasing, indignant – resentful, melancholy – sorrowful, meticulous – painstaking, obstinate – stubborn, pragmatic – practical, and versatile – adaptable.
2	Antonyms	abundant - scarce, arrogant - humble, benevolent - malevolent, discreet - indiscreet, futile - effective, hospitable - inhospitable, innocent - guilty, meticulous - careless, tolerant - intolerant, vigorous - weak, valiant - cowardly, humble - proud, resilient - fragile, optimism - pessimism, serenity - chaos, abhorrent – admirable, abstruse – obvious, adept – inept, alleviate – aggravate, amiable – hostile, arrogant – humble, audacious – timid, benevolent – malevolent, candid – deceptive, capricious – steady, concur – dissent, copious – scarce, cryptic – transparent, deceitful – honest, diligent – negligent, eloquent – inarticulate, erratic – consistent, exquisite – crude, frugal – extravagant, futile – effective, gregarious – introverted, impeccable – flawed, imminent – distant, incessant – occasional, indignant – content, melancholy – cheerful, meticulous – careless, obstinate – compliant, pragmatic – idealistic, and versatile – limited.
3	Homophones	Ail – Ale, Aisle – Isle, Aloud – Allowed, Alter – Altar, Arc – Ark, Bail – Bale, Bare – Bear, Bazaar – Bizarre, Berth – Birth, Breach – Breech, Cereal – Serial, Choral – Coral, Cite – Site – Sight, Coarse – Course, Complement – Compliment, Conscience – Conscious, Cue – Queue, Die – Dye, Discreet – Discrete, Elicit – Illicit, Faint – Feint, Faze – Phase, Flea – Flee, Guerilla – Gorilla, Idol – Idle, Knew – New, Knight – Night, Principal – Principle, Vain – Vein – Vane, and Weak – Week.

Syllabus for 9^th and 10^th

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Commonly Misspelled Words	Accommodate, Acknowledgment, Amateur, Apparent, Appreciate, Argument, Auxiliary, Calendar, Cemetery, Committee, Conscience, Conscious, Correspondence, Definite, Discipline, Embarrass, Existence, Familiar, Grammar, Harass, Immediately, Independent,Intelligence,Knowledge,Leisure,Maintenance,Mischievous,Necessary,Occurrence,O pportunity,Parliament,Perseverance,Privilege,Pronunciation,Questionnaire,Recommend,Repetiti on,Rhythm,Seize,Separate,Supersede,Tragedy,Vacuum,Villain
2	Vocabulary from Examples of Exercise	Abundant,Ambiguous,Anonymous,Autonomous,Benevolent,Bureaucracy,Catastrophe,Conspicu ous,Courageous,Credible,Diligent,Eloquent,Entrepreneur,Exaggerate,Generosity,Hypocrisy,Imp eccable,Ineffable,Ingenious,Integrity,Magnificent,Malevolent,Millennium,Nostalgia,Obnoxious, Optimism,Perseverance,Pessimism,Renaissance,Resilient,Responsibility,Surveillance,Sustainabl e,Tenacious,Ubiquitous,Virtuus
3	Essay & Composition Vocabulary	Civilization,Collaboration,Conservation,Democracy,Development,Discipline,Discrimination,Em ployment,Equality,Environment,Heritage,Honesty,Humanity, Innovation,Integrity,Justice,Knowledge,Liberty,Literacy,Patriotism,Pollution,Poverty,Progress,R evolution,Technology,Tradition
4	Idioms & Proverbs Vocabulary	Altruism,Ambition,Catastrophe,Dilemma,Euphoria,Fortitude,Herculean,Magnanimous,Melanch oly,Meticulous,Paradox,Penultimate,Procrastination,Sagacious,Tenacity,Turmoil,Vulnerable
5	Nouns	Abundance, Acceptance, Acquittal, Adversity, Alliance, Ambiguity, Benevolence, Bravery, Calamity, Compassion, Conscience, Credibility, Deception, Deficiency, Diligence, Dignity, Discretion, Endurance, Enmity, Generosity, Hostility, Ignorance, Integrity, Magnitude, Nostalgia, Perseverance, Resentment, Sincerity, Treachery, Unity, Valor, Vengeance, Virtue, Wisdom, Zeal, Courtesy, Cowardice, Loyalty, Rivalry, Prudence, Proficiency, Hardship, Sacrifice, Tolerance, Indifference, Insolence, Indolence.
6	Adjectives	Abundant, Ambiguous, Arrogant, Articulate, Benevolent, Candid, Chaotic, Charitable, Coherent, Credible, Diligent, Discreet, Eloquent, Formidable, Frivolous, Futile, Hospitable, Impeccable, Indignant, Industrious, Ingenious, Magnanimous, Meticulous, Obstinate, Optimistic, Pessimistic, Pragmatic, Resilient, Sagacious, Skeptical, Tenacious, Trivial, Valiant, Virtuous, Amiable, Courteous, Docile, Gregarious, Impulsive, Judicious, Laudable, Malevolent, Obnoxious,Persevering, Pompous, Pretentious, Rebellious, Receptive, Remorseful, Submissive, Stubborn, Tactful, Vindictive, Vigorous, Witty, Zealous, Solemn, Somber, Jovial, Malicious.
7	Adverbs	Abruptly, Accurately, Ardently, Boldly, Cautiously, Deliberately, Earnestly, Elegantly, Exceedingly, Faithfully, Firmly, Frankly, Graciously, Hastily, Honestly, Innocently, Judiciously, Kindly, Loyally, Methodically, Nobly, Patiently, Quietly, Reluctantly, Respectfully, Sincerely, Steadily, Tactfully, Truthfully, Unanimously, Vigorously, Wisely, Zealously, Briskly, Calmly, Cheerfully, Constantly, Courteously, Daintily, Eagerly, Fervently, Gently, Humbly, Impulsively, Merrily, Negligently, Persistently, Prudently.
8	Verbs	accomplish, accumulate, acknowledge, administer, appreciate, anticipate, assemble, associate, calculate, commemorate, communicate, concentrate, contribute, contemplate, cooperate, criticize, demonstrate, differentiate, eliminate, emphasize, establish, exaggerate, facilitate, illustrate, implement, incorporate, influence, interpret, investigate, motivate, negotiate, participate, penetrate, persevere, persuade, prescribe, preserve, pronounce, recommend, recognize, reconcile, regulate, rehabilitate, represent, reproduce, restructure, stimulate, substantiate, substitute, terminate, transform, translate, transmit, violate
9	Silent Letter Words	knight, knowledge, kneel, knee, knife, knob, knock, knightly, lamb, doubt, subtle, debt, solemn, condemn, receipt, psychic, psychology, pneumonia, autumn, column, hymn, castle, whistle, wrestle, island, aisle, yacht, sword, cupboard, salmon, listen, glisten, fasten, hasten, mortgage, bouquet, corps, corpsman, ballet, debris, buffet, raspberry, cupboard, honest, hour, heir, honour, ghost, ghastly, gnome, reign, foreign, sovereign, cupboard, answer, plumber, pneumonia, wrist, wrinkle, wretched, knapsack.
ROUND 3/ FINAL ROUND
1	Synonyms	Abstinence – Sobriety, Affinity – Accord, Bewilder – Perplex, Conscious – Aware, Dilapidated – Shabby, Disciple – Follower, Embellish – Adorn, Evoke – Stimulate, Futile – Fruitless, Gregarious – Sociable, Hinder – Obstruct, Impeccable – Flawless, Jubilant – Exultant, Kinship – Brotherhood, Lucid – Clear, Meticulous – Thorough, Novice – Beginner, Oblivious – Unaware, – Practical, Quell – Suppress, Resilient – Tough, Scrutinize – Examine, Tenacious – Persistent, Ubiquitous – Omnipresent, Vivid – Graphic, Wither – Shrivel, Yearn – Long, Zealous – Ardent, Benevolent – Kindhearted, Candid – Frank, Abhor – Detest, Admonish – Reprimand, Alleviate – Relieve, Astute – Shrewd, Belligerent – Aggressive, Capitulate – Surrender, Coerce – Compel, Concur – Agree, Dauntless – Fearless, Elated – Overjoyed, Enigmatic – Mysterious, Frivolous – Trivial, Gaudy – Showy, Haughty – Arrogant, Implore – Beg, Lethargic – Sluggish, Mundane – Ordinary, Opulent – Wealthy, Placate – Pacify, and Succinct – Concise.
2	Antonyms	Affluent – Impoverished, Ameliorate – Worsen, Arrogant – Humble, Benevolent – Malevolent, Boisterous – Quiet, Candid – Deceptive, Coherent – Incoherent, Competent – Inept, Courteous – Rude, Cryptic – Clear, Dexterous – Clumsy, Discreet – Indiscreet, Eloquent – Inarticulate, Exuberant – Depressed, Feeble – Strong, Generous – Miserly, Harmony – Discord, Humble – Proud, Innocuous – Harmful, Jovial – Gloomy, Legitimate – Illegitimate, Lofty – Lowly, Melancholy – Cheerful, Naïve – Experienced, Obscure – Obvious, Ostentatious – Modest, Pessimistic – Optimistic, Prudent – Reckless, Rational – Irrational, Robust – Frail, Sacred – Profane, Serene – Agitated, Stagnant – Flowing, Subtle – Obvious, Tangible – Intangible, Tolerant – Intolerant, Transparent – Opaque, Unity – Division, Virtuous – Corrupt, Volatile – Stable, Witty – Dull, Adamant – Flexible, Amiable – Hostile, Conspicuous – Hidden, Credible – Unbelievable, Diligent – Negligent, Exalt – Humiliate, Frugal – Extravagant, Insolent – Respectful, and Valiant – Cowardly.
3	Homophones	Affect – Effect, Allowed – Aloud, Alter – Altar, Band – Banned, Bare – Bear, Be – Bee, Birth – Berth, Blew – Blue, Bored – Board, Brake – Break, Buy – By, Cell – Sell, Cereal – Serial, Close – Clothes, Coarse – Course, Complement – Compliment, Deer – Dear, Die – Dye, Fair – Fare, Flew – Flu, Flower – Flour, Grate – Great, Hair – Hare, Heal – Heel, Hear – Here, Hour – Our, I – Eye, Idle – Idol, Knew – New, Knight – Night, Lead – Led, Leak – Leek, Made – Maid, Mail – Male, Meat – Meet, Miner – Minor, None – Nun, One – Won, Pair – Pear, Peace – Piece, Plain – Plane, Pole – Poll, Pray – Prey, Right – Write, Sail – Sale, Sight – Site, Some – Sum, Stair – Stare, Stationary – Stationery, and Their – There – They’re.

Syllabus for 1^stYear and 2^ndYear

Round 1 and 2
Sr No	Category	Words
1	Commonly Misspelled Advanced Words	Acquaintance,Aesthetic,Ambiguous,Annihilate,Anxious,Aristocracy,Beneficial,CamouflageCav alry,Chivalrous,Coalesce,Connoisseur,Controversy,Curriculum,Deceive,Deficiency,Detrimental, Dignitary,Diphthong,Exaggerate,Fascinate,Feasible,Garrulous,Idiosyncrasy,Illegible,Irresistible, Magnanimous,Meticulous,Millennium,Miscellaneous,Nauseous,Nepotism,Oblivion,Omniscient, Ornamental,Perseverance,Phenomenon,Privilege,Propaganda,Pseudonym,Rendezvous,Simultane ous,Sophisticated,Substantiate,Tyranny,Vacillate,Zealous
2	Essay & Composition Vocabulary	Altruism,Bureaucracy,Civilization,Collaboration,Commercialization,Communalism,Conservatio n,Consumerism,Cosmopolitan,Democracy,Deterioration,Discrimination,Entrepreneur,Environm ent,Globalization,Humanitarian,Industrialization,Integrity,Intellectual,Liberalism,Materialism,Na tionalism,Patriotism,Renaissance,Revolution,Secularism,Sustainability,Technology,Tolerance,Tr adition
3	Idioms & Proverbs Vocabulary	(Words from idioms, maxims, and proverbial expressions in Wren & Martin) Ambition,Catastrophe,Dilemma,Euphoria,Fortitude,Herculean,Melancholy,Nostalgia,Obsolete,P aradox,Penultimate,Pragmatism,Procrastination,Sagacity,Serendipity,Tenacity,Turmoil,Ubiquito us,Vulnerable
4	Advanced Grammar-Based Vocabulary	(From word-formation, prefixes, suffixes, roots) Abhorrence,Antithesis,Autonomy,Benefactor,Circumference,Contradiction,Expenditure,Homoge neous,Infallible,Irrevocable,Malfunction,Multifaceted,Philanthropist,Polytheism,Reconciliation, Retributionm,Subservient,Transcendental,Unprecedented.
5	Nouns	Abundance, Acquittal, Adversity, Alliance, Ambiguity, Benevolence, Bravery, Calamity, Compassion, Conscience, Credibility, Deception, Deficiency, Diligence, Dignity, Discretion, Endurance, Enmity, Generosity, Hostility, Ignorance, Integrity, Magnitude, Nostalgia, Perseverance, Resentment, Sincerity, Treachery, Unity, Valor, Vengeance, Virtue, Wisdom, Zeal, Courtesy, Cowardice, Loyalty, Rivalry, Prudence, Proficiency, Hardship, Sacrifice, Tolerance, Insolence, Indolence, Munificence, Trepidation, Triumph, Disaster, Felicity, Misery, Insolvency, Gratitude, Revelation, Redemption, Salvation, Martyrdom, Sovereignty, Ordeal, Renaissance, Catastrophe, Dominion, Apathy, Paradox, Hypocrisy, Strategy, Consensus, Legacy, Posterity, Tyranny, Hierarchy, Jurisdiction, Testimony
6	Verbs	Abandon, Accumulate, Alleviate, Appease, Ascertain, Assert, Bewilder, Capitulate, Cease, Commence, Condemn, Conquer, Deprive, Dissuade, Embellish, Endure, Enlighten, Entail, Evade, Exaggerate, Exalt, Execute, Facilitate, Fluctuate, Frustrate, Grieve, Illuminate, Implement, Incite, Instigate, Inspire, Intervene, Lament, Liberate, Meditate, Neglect, Obliterate, Pacify, Persevere, Proclaim, Provoke, Reconcile, Refute, Reiterate, Relinquish.
7	Adjectives	Abundant, Ambiguous, Arrogant, Articulate, Benevolent, Candid, Chaotic, Charitable, Coherent, Credible, Diligent, Discreet, Eloquent, Formidable, Frivolous, Futile, Hospitable, Impeccable, Indignant, Industrious, Ingenious, Magnanimous, Meticulous, Obstinate, Optimistic, Pessimistic, Pragmatic, Resilient, Sagacious, Skeptical, Tenacious, Trivial, Valiant, Virtuous, Amiable, Courteous, Docile, Gregarious, Impulsive, Judicious, Laudable, Malevolent, Obnoxious, Persevering, Pompous, Pretentious, Rebellious, Receptive, Remorseful, Submissive, Stubborn, Tactful, Vindictive, Vigorous, Witty, Zealous, Solemn, Somber, Jovial, Malicious, Nostalgic, Transparent, Obdurate, Voracious, Frantic, Erratic, Ingenious, Impetuous, Indomitable, Serene, Tumultuous, Venerable.
8	Adverbs	Abruptly, Accurately, Ardently, Boldly, Cautiously, Deliberately, Earnestly, Elegantly, Exceedingly, Faithfully, Firmly, Frankly, Graciously, Hastily, Honestly, Innocently, Judiciously, Kindly, Loyally, Methodically, Nobly, Patiently, Quietly, Reluctantly, Respectfully, Sincerely, Steadily, Tactfully, Truthfully, Unanimously, Vigorously, Wisely, Zealously, Briskly, Calmly, Cheerfully, Constantly, Courteously, Daintily, Eagerly, Fervently, Gently, Humbly, Impulsively, Merrily, Negligently, Persistently, Prudently, Quickly, Rarely, Relentlessly, Solemnly, Sternly, Suddenly, Tenderly, Thoughtfully, Uprightly, Warmly, Wholeheartedly, Readily, Profoundly, Intently, Rapidly, Seldom, Timidly, Wearily, Blissfully, Recklessly, Reluctantly, Anxiously.
9	Silent Letter Words	Doubt, Debt, Subtle, Limb, Numb, Plumber, Crumb, Abscess, Acquire, Muscle, Scene, Science, Scissors, Discipline, Wednesday, Handkerchief, Handsome, Sandwich, Gnome, Gnash, Gnat, Reign, Foreign, Sign, Campaign, Light, Daughter, Drought, Freight, Height, Neighbor, Weigh, Thorough, Honest, Honor, Heir, Hour, Vehicle, Exhaust, Ghost, Choir, Knob, Knowledge, Knight, Knee, Knuckle, Knitting, Calf, Folk, Yolk, Chalk, Almond, Calm, Half, Salmon, Autumn, Hymn, Condemn, Solemn, Column, Pseudo, Psychiatry, Psychology, Pneumonia, Psalm, Aisle, Island, Debris, Ballet, Bouquet, Depot, Castle, Fasten, Listen, Whistle, Mortgage, Guitar, Guest, Guard, Tongue, League, Rogue, Wrestle, Wrist, Wreckage, Wriggle, Write,
10	Synonyms	Abate – Diminish, Accumulate – Amass, Acute – Severe, Adroit – Skillful, Allude – Refer, Amiable – Genial, Anomaly – Irregularity, Apex – Summit, Apathy – Indifference, Ardor – Passion, Articulate – Express, Audacious – Bold, Austere – Stern, Baffle – Confuse, Belligerent – Hostile, Brevity – Conciseness, Cajole – Persuade, Candor – Honesty, Chide – Scold, Cogent – Convincing, Concur – Agree, Conspicuous – Noticeable, Contradict – Oppose, Copious – Abundant, Cryptic – Obscure, Decree – Order, Deplete – Exhaust, Deride – Mock, Dexterity – Agility, Dissent – Disagree, Docile – Submissive, Eloquent – Persuasive, Elusive – Slippery, Emulate – Imitate, Erratic – Unpredictable, Erudite – Learned, Frugal – Economical, Futility – Uselessness, Garrulous – Talkative, Hinder – Impede, Imminent – Approaching, Incessant – Continuous, Inception – Beginning, Indolent – Lazy, Inept – Clumsy, Inundate – Flood, Juxtapose – Compare, Magnanimous – Generous, Myriad – Multitude, and Noxious – Harmful.
11	Antonyms	Abrogate – Establish, Acrimonious – Harmonious, Altruistic – Selfish, Anomalous – Normal, Apathetic – Concerned, Apprehensive – Confident, Archaic – Modern, Audacious – Timid, Austere – Luxurious, Bellicose – Peaceful, Capitulate – Resist, Circumspect – Reckless, Convoluted – Simple, Cryptic – Obvious, Deference – Disrespect, Deft – Awkward, Deluge – Drought, Demure – Bold, Denounce – Praise, Despondent – Hopeful, Diffident – Assertive, Disdain – Admiration, Disparage – Applaud, Disseminate – Conceal, Ebullient – Gloomy, Enigmatic – Transparent, Ephemeral – Permanent, Equanimity – Agitation, Exalt – Condemn, Exonerate – Blame, Fastidious – Careless, Furtive – Open, Garrulous – Reticent, Gregarious – Unsociable, Harrowing – Comforting, Impeccable – Flawed, Inclement – Mild, Indolent – Industrious, Ineffable – Expressible, Inimical – Friendly, Insipid – Tasty, Intrepid – Cowardly, Inundate – Drain, Laconic – Verbose, Magnanimous – Mean-spirited, Nebulous – Clear, Obdurate – Flexible, Ostensible – Genuine, Pernicious – Beneficial, and Ubiquitous – Rare.
12	Antonyms	Accede – Exceed, Ail – Ale, Air – Heir, Aisle – Isle, All – Awl, Allowed – Aloud, Arc – Ark, Ate – Eight, Auger – Augur, Bail – Bale, Bare – Bear, Bazaar – Bizarre, Beat – Beet, Berth – Birth, Billed – Build, Bolder – Boulder, Bridal – Bridle, Canvas – Canvass, Caste – Cast, Ceiling – Sealing, Cellar – Seller, Censor – Sensor, Choral – Coral, Cite – Sight – Site, Clause – Claws, Coarse – Course, Complement – Compliment, Conscience – Conscious, Currant – Current, Discreet – Discrete, Doe – Dough, Dual – Duel, Elicit – Illicit, Ewe – You, Faint – Feint, Faze – Phase, Feat – Feet, Forth – Fourth, Gait – Gate, Guessed – Guest, Higher – Hire, Incite – Insight, Knead – Need, Knight – Night, Lessen – Lesson, Marshal – Martial, Medal – Meddle, Miner – Minor, and Vain – Vane – Vein.

Handicrafts / DIY Crafts

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Team Registration Fee: Rs:1000/- per team

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 13^th December, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Rules and Regulations

Originality: Crafts must be handmade by the participant and original. Using ready-made kits or prefabricated items is not allowed. The work should clearly reflect the student’s own effort.

Materials: Participants should use safe, non-toxic materials. Avoid very sharp tools or hazardous substances without supervision.

Time and Presentation: If the event is timed, the craft must be completed within the allocated time. If pre-made crafts are allowed, clearly label and explain your craft at the presentation area.

Judging: Crafts will be judged on creativity, workmanship, and the utility or beauty of the final product. Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Creativity & Originality	Highly original and innovative craft with a fresh approach to design and materials	Good creativity; uses somewhat original design or materials with some common elements	Fair creativity; lacks originality, relies on common or basic designs or materials	Minimal creativity; overly simple or copied design, lacks innovation	/10
Craftsmanship & Quality	Excellent attention to detail, high-quality finish, and flawless construction	Good craftsmanship with minor flaws or imperfections in construction or finish	Adequate craftsmanship; some visible flaws, imperfections, or rough edges	Poor craftsmanship; significant flaws in construction or finish	/10
Use of Materials	Excellent use of materials; well-selected, appropriate, and creatively used in the design	Good use of materials; mostly appropriate with minor issues in selection or application	Basic use of materials; not always appropriate or optimal for the craft	Poor or inappropriate use of materials, or lack of variety and creativity	/10
Aesthetic Appeal	Visually stunning, well-balanced design; highly appealing and eye-catching	Visually pleasing with good design, but may lack perfect balance or some details	Adequate aesthetics; design lacks refinement or is somewhat unbalanced	Visually unappealing; poorly balanced design or lacks attention to aesthetics	/10
Functionality/Usability	Functional and practical craft; clear use or purpose for the item, and high usability	Good functionality; practical use but may have minor usability issues	Some functionality; craft may be more decorative than functional	Non-functional or impractical craft; serves no clear purpose	/10
Presentation	Clear, engaging, and well-organized presentation; effectively explains craft process	Good presentation; clear explanation but may lack engagement or full clarity	Adequate presentation; lacks clarity or engagement in explaining the craft	Poor presentation; unclear or incomplete explanation of the craft process	/10

Creative Writing (Story, Essay, Poem)

Topics

a."The World I Wish to See – Creative envisioning of a better future or an ideal world." or

b."The Journey of Self-Discovery" or

c."What If I Could Change the World ?"

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 13^th September, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Rules and Regulations

Original Work: All writing must be the participant’s own. Copying published texts or others’ work is strictly prohibited.

Time Limit and Length: Complete your piece within the given time (for example, 60 minutes in-class). Adhere to any word count limits specified (not more than 2000 words).

Format: Write legibly or type your work. Follow any given prompts or themes. Clearly indicate whether your submission is a story, an essay, or a poem.

Language and Conduct: Use appropriate language (no profanity or hate speech). Maintain a respectful tone, especially if handling sensitive topics.

Judging: Entries will be judged on creativity, clarity, grammar, and adherence to the theme. Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Creativity & Originality	Highly original idea, creative, fresh perspective	Good creativity, some original ideas	Average creativity, lacks uniqueness	Lacks originality or uses common clichés	/10
Relevance to Theme	Perfectly addresses the theme in an engaging, unique manner	Clearly addresses the theme with minor ambiguity	Partially relevant, some unclear connection to theme	Does not clearly address the theme or veers off-topic	/10
Language & Expression	Excellent use of language, rich vocabulary, clear expression	Good language, clear expression with few language errors	Average language, limited vocabulary or repetitive phrases	Poor language, numerous grammar or spelling errors	/10
Structure & Coherence	Well-structured, organized, smooth flow of ideas	Mostly organized, slight issues with flow or coherence	Somewhat disorganized; ideas lack clear connections	Poor organization, hard to follow, lacks coherence	/10

Painting / Sketching / Calligraphy

Theme: Nature

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 13^thSeptember, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Rules and Regulations

Time Limit: Participants will have a fixed time (for example, 2 hours) to complete their artwork on site. No additions are allowed after time ends.

Original Work: All artwork must be original. Copying published images, using stencils, or tracing printed material is not allowed.

Materials: Only approved materials (paints, pencils, brushes, paper, etc.) may be used. Participants should bring their own supplies.

Solo Work: Each participant submits one individual entry. Collaborations or group work are not permitted.

Judging: Art works will be judged on creativity, technique, and relevance to the theme (if a theme is given). Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Creativity & Originality	Highly original concept, unique expression of idea	Good creativity; some originality	Average effort; lacks uniqueness	Very basic or copied idea; no originality	/10
Technique & Skill	Excellent control over medium; fine detail and polish	Good control and neat execution	Acceptable skill; uneven or less refined work	Poor technique or handling of tools	/10
Presentation & Neatness	Very neat, balanced composition; eye-catching	Mostly neat with minor flaws	Slightly untidy or imbalanced	Messy, unclear, or difficult to interpret	/10
Relevance to Theme	Artwork aligns perfectly with the given theme/prompt	Theme is addressed clearly with slight ambiguity	Partially relevant to the theme	Unclear or unrelated to the given theme	/10

Painting / Sketching / Calligraphy

Theme: Through My Lens: My Hometown” – A visual tour or story of their surroundings, community, or environment.

Registration Fee: Rs:500/- per participant

Winners Prize: Rs:10,000/- Cash Prize

Event Date: 13^thDecember, 2025

External Judge for evaluation

Video Specifications

Duration: The video must not exceed 90 seconds.

Format: Videos should be submitted in MP4 or MOV format.

Photo Specifications

File Type: Photos should be submitted in JPEG or PNG format.

Resolution: Minimum of 1080p quality to ensure clarity and detail.

Content Guidelines: All content must be original. Plagiarism or use of copyrighted material without permission will result in disqualification. Submissions must not include any offensive or inappropriate content.

Rules and Regulations

Original Content: All photos or videos must be original works taken by the participant(s). Using stock images, copyrighted music, or others’ work is not allowed.

Editing and Presentation: Basic editing is allowed (cropping, color correction), but excessive manipulation or filters that misrepresent reality may be penalized. Participants should title and briefly describe their work.

Team Size: Entries are individual.

Judging: Entries will be judged on creativity, technical skill (focus, lighting, etc.), storytelling or message (for videos), and relevance to the theme. Judges’ decisions are final.

Scoring Criteria

Criteria	Excellent (9–10)	Good (7–8)	Fair (5–6)	Needs Improvement (1–4)	Marks
Creativity & Concept	Original idea, compelling concept, strong visual storytelling	Creative approach with clear concept	Some creativity, message somewhat unclear	Lacks originality; confusing or weak concept	/10
Relevance to Theme	Fully aligns with theme and expresses it effectively	Mostly relevant; message is evident	Partially connects with the theme	Weak or no connection to the given theme	/10
Technical Quality	Excellent clarity, framing, lighting, and audio (if video)	Good technical quality with minor issues	Average quality; noticeable flaws	Poor resolution, shaky visuals, unclear sound (if video)	/10
Impact & Engagement	Emotionally engaging or thought-provoking; holds viewer attention	Moderately engaging; retains interest	Somewhat engaging, but lacks depth	Lacks emotional or visual appeal	/10