Crescendo Guidelines – Crescendo 2025

Details
Prelims
Judgement
Scoring
Results

	Broad Details
Theme of the event	MILLENNIUM BHARAT -Celebrating India of the 2Ks! enlighten students about India’s recent history and its remarkable achievements during this transformative period
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.
	Prelims: Before April 05, 2025	Registration Date: 25 – 29 March, 2025
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
School Registration Window	Monday, March 25, 2025 at 08:00 hoursto Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 15:00 hours
Platform Registration Rules	The Registrations will be done online. The link will be shared with the principal over an email with a detailed explanation on how to register near to the date of registration. No registrations/changes will be entertained after the given dates. Schools shall be solely responsible for submission of students’ entrieson time. Entries afterthe specified timewill not be considered forjudgement. Scheduled dates and timings for every event have been provided as separate documents. Schools shall be responsible forthe submission of entries in the prescribed format only, ensuring age and grade specifications. Schools will need to support registration with Government Government-authorised i-cards tallying with SchoolID card of each participant. This should be mailed on the Crescendo ID [email protected] after the registrations are done. Appeals, if any, can be sent ONLY to the Organizing Committee in writing on [email protected] and not to any individuals/ groups. Review and rectifications, if any, will be subjected to the decision of the event heads.

Prelims

Rules and Advisory

Preliminary rounds for the selection of students will be held at the school level.
No extra marks will be allotted for costumes/props, unless specified in criteria.
The school will be the deciding body and will have the sole discretion on the selection of students to be sentfor Crescendo 2025.
Suggested mode of conduct: house competitions or class competitions: Every house may dividethe students in the four categories of Crescendo i.e.Maestros, Trendsetters, Legends, and Elites.
All events will be conducted in school premises only.
The rules of Prelims may be the same as Crescendo events. However, specific topics can be decided by the school heads.
House Masters/ Class Teachers/ Coordinators can discuss at the School level to ensure maximumparticipation and fair selection.
The selected participants must be registered for Crescendo main events latest by 29 March, 2024.
Schools are requested to send across the summary and snapshots of the preliminary rounds.
School Headships are requested to supervise preliminary rounds minutely to ensure the best of talents at Schools get opportunity; ideally, inter-house selection process will work very effectively to identify participants for representing the School.

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

Point System & Championship Criteria Crescendo 2025

Qualification: Schools will compete within their zones first. Zonal scores will not be counted in the finale.

Zonal Qualification System

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.

Individual Student/Team Scoring (Finale Round)

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

Student Medal Tally

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

School-wise Champion Calculation

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.

In Case of a Tie

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.

Tie in Specific Competition Between Students:

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.

Tie in Overall Championship Between Schools:

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 Champions, Runners-Up, 2nd Runners-Up, 3rd Runners-Up, 4th Runners-Up, 5th Runners-Up, 6th Runners-Up, 7th Runners-Up, 8th Runners-Up, 9th Runners-Up. Zonal toppers will receive certificates. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners will receive medals for distribution at school during a special assembly.

Details
Prelims
Judgement
Scoring
Results

	Broad Details
Theme of the event	MILLENNIUM BHARAT -Celebrating India of the 2Ks! enlighten students about India’s recent history and its remarkable achievements during this transformative period
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.
	Prelims: Before April 05, 2025	Registration Date: 25 – 29 March, 2025
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
School Registration Window	Monday, March 25, 2025 at 08:00 hoursto Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 15:00 hours
Platform Registration Rules	The Registrations will be done online. The link will be shared with the principal over an email with a detailed explanation on how to register near to the date of registration. No registrations/changes will be entertained after the given dates. Schools shall be solely responsible for submission of students’ entrieson time. Entries afterthe specified timewill not be considered forjudgement. Scheduled dates and timings for every event have been provided as separate documents. Schools shall be responsible forthe submission of entries in the prescribed format only, ensuring age and grade specifications. Schools will need to support registration with Government Government-authorised i-cards tallying with SchoolID card of each participant. This should be mailed on the Crescendo ID [email protected] after the registrations are done. Appeals, if any, can be sent ONLY to the Organizing Committee in writing on [email protected] and not to any individuals/ groups. Review and rectifications, if any, will be subjected to the decision of the event heads.

	Prelims
Rules and Advisory	Preliminary rounds for the selection of students will be held at the school level. No extra marks will be allotted for costumes/props, unless specified in criteria. The school will be the deciding body and will have the sole discretion on the selection of students to be sentfor Crescendo 2025. Suggested mode of conduct: house competitions or class competitions: Every house may dividethe students in the four categories of Crescendo i.e.Maestros, Trendsetters, Legends, and Elites. All events will be conducted in school premises only. The rules of Prelims may be the same as Crescendo events. However, specific topics can be decided by the school heads. House Masters/ Class Teachers/ Coordinators can discuss at the School level to ensure maximumparticipation and fair selection. The selected participants must be registered for Crescendo main events latest by 29 March, 2024. Schools are requested to send across the summary and snapshots of the preliminary rounds. School Headships are requested to supervise preliminary rounds minutely to ensure the best of talents at Schools get opportunity; ideally, inter-house selection process will work very effectively to identify participants for representing the School.
	Judgement
Judgement Criteria	Video and non-video (Zoom) events will be judged using online entries. Debate will be conducted live for all zones, all categories on an online platform. The selected winners will participate at the finale. 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. To attend the Zoom meeting, students must use a laptop with a working camera. Mobile login is not permitted. The school should ensure a good internet connection. In the case of a camera/internet failure, the participation will be disqualified. Students from all four categories can collaborate in the same room using a single laptop. If a student is joining from home, the school should ensure necessary resources, such as a laptop and internet connection. To compete for the live events, the finalists must travel to Lucknow. Participants who will not be able to travel/reach at the time of in-person finale, will be automatically disqualified. Under all circumstances, the judges’ decision will be final and binding

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	A tie may happen when two or more teams are judged and receive the same score In case of a tie, both (or more) teams will be awarded the same points For example, two teams land up at the 1st position. Both will get 20 points each; then, there will be NO 2nd position. The next best team shall receive 3rd position points, i.e. 10 points. Tie during a specific competition between students: If there is a tie at the 1st Position, both the students would get the points allocated for the first position. The Runners up will get the points allocated for the 3rd Position. No child gets the points allocated for the 2 nd Position. If there are 3 students at tie for the 1 st Position, all 3 will get the points allocated for the 1 st Position, and no other participant will get any points for Runners-up Position. Tie during the overall championship between the schools: If there is a tie for the 1 st Position, both the schools will be awarded the Overall Champions. The runners up award will be skipped; the school at the 3 rd Position will be awarded the 2 nd Runners-up. If there is a tie at the 2 nd Position, both the schools will be awarded as the Runners up. The award for the 2 nd Runners-up will be skipped. The school at the 4 th Position will be awarded as the 3 rd Runners-up same. The same pattern will be followed if there is a tie at further position spots and the Overall Championship will be restricted to only 5 Schools unless there is a tie at the 4 th Runners-up Position.

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	Overall Champions Runners-Up, 2nd Runners-Up, 3rd Runners-Up, 4th Runners-Up Top 5 to 10 Category Winners 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners will receive medals for distribution at school during a special assembly.

General Guidelines and Rules

General Guidelines and Rules
Zonal Round	Students would need to be attired in School Uniform for all the events, unless specified otherwise. Students must not reveal their names or campus details strictly to avoid biased judgment. School leaders to ensure background, clothing, words, or any other indication must not reveal campus name or student name to judges at any time. Unless specified otherwise, all the events will be conducted in the school premises only at the suggested time.
Grand Finale	Only pre-registered and School-approved participants will be part of the school contingent allowed for the grand finale. The participating contingent will be required to arrive at the designated time. In case the final round of the event is at the finale, the shortlisted participant must travel to Lucknow; no substitutions allowed at any time. Each participant must arrive at their designated event venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the particular event finale to record attendance. Participants for debate, quiz, dance and music should arrive an hour early. School representatives will assume full responsibility for the participating students, their baggage and general supervision School students will be attired in School Uniform and must have i-cards on them at all times; representatives are expected to be attired professionally and must have i-cards on them at all times. Students and representatives are expected to maintain excellent conduct, discipline and sportsperson spirit at all times.
Travel and Stay during the Grand Finale	Students from outside of Lucknow and nearby areas will be put up at a Seth M. R. Jaipuria School campus; travel to the designated stay venue to be arranged by individual Schools. Participating contingents are advised to refrain from carrying any expensive gadgets or fragile stuff. School representatives would be nominated by School Headship and travel schedule would be shared ahead of time with the Organising Committee. School representatives would adhere to ensure controlling discipline and decorum at all times, including but not limited to running personal errands, taking students out of designated areas without permission or sharing of information. Tobacco and alcohol carrying and consumption, is strictly prohibited. Students must conduct themselves appropriately as a ‘Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools’ representative.
Others	Students must be in the school uniform (unless specified otherwise). All the events will be conducted in the school premises only. Only the winners of the events and the top Eight* finalists of the live events from across all zones must travel to Lucknow for the finals. They must travel to Lucknow for the competition’s finale to perform and receive prizes. Lucknow will be the only location where the results will be decided. All the School Headships are requested to conduct a fair and impartial competition, subject to permissions that may be required. Competitions will be conducted at the said time at school or Zoom & one member from CO will coordinate for the same. Schedule will be shared for the same from CO side. Sufficient care and thought must be exercised in the choice of entry for Crescendo for all the categories and events. The entries must be age and context appropriate. No profanity, sexually explicit or implicit lyrics/ moves/ gestures/ writing/ drawing will be accepted. Reference or mention of inebriation, drug use, or intoxication will not be allowed. The entries must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Any technical or network related issue will not be the responsibility of the Organising Committee. Judges may call upon verifying student entries in case found unfair. For example, If the Art entries from School appear to not have been made by a participant, Judges reserve the right to call forward the student for a re-do in the presence of appointed supervisors to ensure fairness. Schools shall adhere to the time limit of each competition. Any video entry exceeding the time limit will not be considered for judgement under any circumstances. Organisers will advise on modus operandi for upload of participant videos ahead of time. Under all circumstances, the judges’ decision will be final and binding. In case a school has not registered for an event in the first place, no marks will be deducted for non-participation. No substitution for absenteeism will be considered/entertained. The Organising Committee reserves the rights to take punitive actions against absenteeism or unfair means, if found. Each student can participate in a maximum of 2 events, in the same category.