Zonal Submission
Use the relevant table below for the event-wise last date and submission format.
Submit before midnight
Non-video entries
- Format: High-resolution Scan PDF or High-resolution Picture
- Upload: Non-video Entries folder
Video entries
- Format: Video Entry (via YouTube/Drive link)
- Submit: Fill details in Video Entries sheet
| Entry type | Event | Entry format | Last date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-video | Debate (English) | Live Online | 15th April | Meeting ID (as shared) |
| Non-video | Debate (Hindi) | Live Online | 16th April | Meeting ID (as shared) |
| Non-video | JAM (Maestro & Elites) | Live Online | 15th April | Meeting ID (as shared) |
| Non-video | JAM (Trendsetters & Legends) | Live Online | 16th April | Meeting ID (as shared) |
| Non-video | Poem Writing (English) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 16th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Poem Writing (Hindi) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 16th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Story Writing (English) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 16th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Story Writing (Hindi) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 16th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Essay Writing (English) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 16th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Essay Writing (Hindi) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 16th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Black & White | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Digital Art | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Dream Canvas | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Nostalgia Art | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Design Boom | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Desi Doodle | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Entry type | Event | Entry format | Last date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video | Elocution (English) | Video Entry | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Elocution (Hindi) | Video Entry | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | News Reporting Reimagined | Video Entry | 15th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Drama/Skit | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Stand-Up Comedy | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Group Performance | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Beat Boxing/Body Percussion | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Solo Singing Vocal (Gharana) | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Solo Singing Vocal (Hindi) | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Solo Dance - Folk | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Solo Dance - Freestyle | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | Buzz Clip | Video Entry | 17th April | Submit before midnight |
Finale Submission (Online)
Finale non-video and video submission dates as per the event list.
Finale · Online
Non-video entries (Finale)
- Format: High-resolution Scan PDF or High-resolution Picture
- Dates: 23rd April (writing) · 24th April (art)
Video entries (Finale)
- Format: Video Entry
- Last date: 24th April
| Entry type | Event | Entry format | Last date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-video | Poem Writing (English) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 23rd April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Poem Writing (Hindi) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 23rd April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Story Writing (English) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 23rd April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Story Writing (Hindi) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 23rd April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Essay Writing (English) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 23rd April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Essay Writing (Hindi) | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 23rd April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Black & White | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Digital Art | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Dream Canvas | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Nostalgia Art | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Design Boom | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
| Non-video | Desi Doodle | High-resolution Scan PDF / Picture | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
| Video | News Reporting Reimagined | Video Entry | 24th April | Submit before midnight |
Live events at Lucknow (1st & 2nd May)
- Solo Dance – Freestyle, Solo Dance – Folk
- Group Performance
- Solo Vocal (Gharana), Solo Vocal (Hindi)
- Drama/Skit, Debate (English), Debate (Hindi), JAM
- Stand-Up Comedy
- Elocution (English), Elocution (Hindi)
- Beat Boxing & Body Percussion
Process of Submitting the Entries
The entries for the Crescendo 2026 will be accepted only in the Google Folders. The Organising Committee will create a unique Google Folder for every school, which would be shared with the Principal's Email Id. A sample folder name would be, “OraiCampus_Crescendo 2026"
Step-by-step
Folder structure
The School Folder will have the following sub-folder/sheet inside where the entries need to be pasted/uploaded:
- Non-video Entries (Folder)
- Video Entries (Excel/Sheet)
Access control
Please note that only the Principal's mail ID will have access to the folders and files for the submission of the entries.
Important timeline note
All the entries in JPG/PDF format, need to be uploaded in this folder. List of events for non- video entries are to be mentioned in the this document.
File Naming Format (Strict)
Non-video entries must be named exactly as prescribed for judging. Incorrect naming can lead to non-consideration.
Naming format
- The files should be named as EVENT NAME_CATEGORY_STUDENTS NAME_SCHOOL CODE
- Example: STORY WRITING_ENGLISH_MAESTRO_ADARSH SRIVASTAVA_101
Non-video upload rules
- The name of the file for non-video entries should strictly be in the prescribed format for judgement. failing so, the Organising Committee will not consider the entries.
- Please ensure that school Name is not mentioned on any entry for fair and impartial Judgement.
- The last date of submitting a particular entry is mentioned in the sheet and the schools can upload the same by the end of the day (midnight of the same date).
- The schools should stick to the last date for submitting entries and getting considered for judgement. Please note that timing and date of submission will be automatically tracked in the Google Folder and Sheets.
- The concerned officials from the Crescendo Organising Committee will download the entries from the folder according to the last date of the entry.
- For art events, judgement will only be done on the basis of hard copy, which is required to reach the CO latest by 18th April. However, you are still required to upload the entry JPG/PDF on the same day
Video Entries: Rules & Submission
Upload videos to the school YouTube channel and submit links in the Video Entries sheet.
Links mandatory
Video submission rules
- Every school will have an excel sheet in their respective folder for submitting the video entries. The name of the sheet is will be “Video Entries”.
- To submit the video entries, the schools need to either create a YouTube channel or they can continue to use the existing YouTube channel created by them. (New schools can contact the Organising Committee in case of creation of a new YouTube channel)
- If there is an issue on Youtube due to music violation, the school can share the video via Google Drive, ensuring it is accessible to everyone through a shareable link.
- Every school will have to upload all the video entries on their respective YouTube channels.
- The videos will be named as EVENT NAME_ CATEGORY_STUDENT'S_ NAME_SCHOOL CODE
- The links of the YouTube videos and Google Drive videos along with the other details are to be filled mandatorily in the Google Sheet named- “Video Entries.
- The Sheet will automatically track the date of submission. The entries will be accepted only if they come before the end of the day/midnight of the last date.
- All the videos should strictly adhere to the prescribed time limit for the respective events.
All the Unique Folders for all the schools will be created and shared with the respective schools by 10th March. The Principals/Headships mustd ensure that they can access the folders and in case of any problem, they can contact the Organising Committee.
Dos & Don’ts for Entry Submission
Quality checks that commonly affect evaluation and acceptance.
Quick checklist
✓Do
- Content should be clear (readable and properly scanned/photographed).
- Artwork should be clearly visible (well-lit, sharp, not cropped).
✕Don’t
- No content is visible (blurred, too dark, glare, low resolution).
- Student photo is not required with the artwork.
