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Crescendo 2025 – To ensure fair and inclusive participation this year, we have introduced zonal rounds, allowing participants to compete within their respective zones. Winners from each zone will then advance to the grand finale, where they will showcase their talents on a unified stage. All events at the finale will be conducted in-person, ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience for everyone. |
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Prelims: Before April 05, 2025 |
Registration Date: 25 – 29 March, 2025 |
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Mode of Events |
Zonal Rounds – April05 to April 15, 2025, In-person at schools and Online/Zoom |
Grand Finale – April 27, 28,2025 In-person; at Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow |
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School Registration Window |
Monday, March 25, 2025 at 08:00 hoursto Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 15:00 hours |
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Judgement Criteria | Details | |
Video and Zoom Events | Entries will be judged online for both video and non-video events. | |
Debate Format | Debate will be conducted live for all zones, all categories on an online platform. The selected winners will participate at the finale. | |
Quiz Competition | For the quiz competition, all participants will travel to the finale venue, where both the preliminary and final rounds will be conducted on-site. This ensures a fair, competitive, and immersive experience, bringing together the brightest minds to compete on a common platform. | |
Zoom Meeting Requirements | To attend the Zoom meeting, students must use a laptop with a working camera. | |
Mobile Login | Mobile login is not permitted. | |
Internet Connection | The school should ensure a good internet connection | |
Disqualification Clause | In the case of a camera/internet failure, the participation will be disqualified. | |
Collaborative Participation | Students from all four categories can collaborate in the same room using a single laptop. | |
Home Participation | If a student is joining from home, the school should ensure necessary resources, such as a laptop and internet connection. | |
Travel to Finale | To compete for the live events, the finalists must travel to Lucknow. | |
In-Person Attendance | Participants who will not be able to travel/reach at the time of in-person finale, will be automatically disqualified. | |
Final Decision | Under all circumstances, the judges’ decision will be final and binding |
Qualification: Schools will compete within their zones first. Zonal scores will not be counted in the finale.
Schools compete within their respective zones.
The top-performing school from each zone will qualify for the finale round.
The zonal scores are for qualification purposes only and will not be included in the finale score.
Each student/team will be awarded points based on their ranking in the finale. The top 5 participants/teams in each event will earn points as follows:
Rank | Points Awarded |
1st Place | 20 Points |
2nd Place | 15 Points |
3rd Place | 10 Points |
4th Place | 5 Points |
5th Place | 2 Points |
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 winners in each event.
Medal Type | Criteria |
Gold Medal | Awarded to the 1st place winner |
Silver Medal | Awarded to the 2nd place winner |
Bronze Medal | Awarded to the 3rd place winner |
The total school score is calculated by summing up points from all events finale.
The school with the highest cumulative score in the finale will be declared the Crescendo Champion School.
If two or more teams receive the same score, they will be awarded the same points.
For example, if two teams secure 1st place, both will receive 20 points each, and there will be no 2nd place. The next best team will receive 3rd place points.
If two students tie for 1st place, both get the 1st place points.
The next best student will receive 3rd place points.
If three students tie for 1st place, no runner-up points will be awarded.
If two schools tie for 1st place, both will be declared Overall Champions.
The next best school will receive the 2nd Runners-up title.
If a tie occurs at the 2nd place, both schools will be awarded as Runners-up, and the 2nd Runners-up position will be skipped.
The overall championship will be restricted to only 10 schools, unless a tie occurs at the 10th position.
Result Announcement | |
Prize Distribution | The prize distribution will take place in-person at Lucknow on 27th April. Schools are requested to arrange travel for the winners accordingly after the results are announced. |
Awards in Crescendo 2025. | Overall Champions
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Broad Details |
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Theme of the event |
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Timeline |
Crescendo 2025 – To ensure fair and inclusive participation this year, we have introduced zonal rounds, allowing participants to compete within their respective zones. Winners from each zone will then advance to the grand finale, where they will showcase their talents on a unified stage. All events at the finale will be conducted in-person, ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience for everyone. |
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Prelims: Before April 05, 2025 |
Registration Date: 25 – 29 March, 2025 |
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Mode of Events |
Zonal Rounds – April05 to April 15, 2025, In-person at schools and Online/Zoom |
Grand Finale – April 27, 28,2025 In-person; at Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow |
Details |
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School Registration Window |
Monday, March 25, 2025 at 08:00 hoursto Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 15:00 hours |
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Platform Registration Rules |
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Prelims |
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Rules and Advisory |
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Judgement |
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Judgement Criteria |
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Judgement Criteria | Details |
Video and Zoom Events | Entries will be judged online for both video and non-video events. |
Debate Format | Live debate for all zones and categories via an online platform. Winners will compete in the finale. |
Quiz Competition | All participants must travel to the finale venue, where both preliminary and final rounds will be held on-site. |
Zoom Meeting Requirements | Students must use a laptop with a working camera to attend Zoom meetings. |
Mobile Login | Not permitted for participation. |
Internet Connection | The school must ensure a stable and reliable internet connection. |
Disqualification Clause | Camera/internet failure will lead to automatic disqualification. |
Collaborative Participation | Students from all four categories may collaborate using a single laptop. |
Home Participation | If a student joins from home, the school must provide a laptop and internet support. |
Travel to Finale | Finalists must travel to Lucknow to compete in live events. |
In-Person Attendance | Failure to reach the venue on time will result in automatic disqualification. |
Final Decision | The judges’ decision will be final and binding under all circumstances. |
Scoring | Points System | |
Medal/Trophy Positions | 1st Position | 20 Points |
2nd Position | 18 Points | |
3rd Position | 16 Points | |
4th Position | 14 Points | |
5th Position | 12 Points | |
6th Position | 10 Points | |
7th Position | 08 Points | |
8th Position | 06 Points | |
9th Position | 04 Points | |
10th Position | 02 Points | |
In Case of a Tie |
Tie during a specific competition between students:
Tie during the overall championship between the schools:
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Result Announcement | |
Prize Distribution | The prize distribution will take place in-person at Lucknow on 28th April. Schools are requested to arrange travel for the winners accordingly after the results are announced. |
Awards in Crescendo 2024 |
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Grand Finale |
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Travel and Stay during the Grand Finale |
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