{"id":484,"date":"2025-03-17T10:45:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T10:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jaipuriaschools.ac.in\/crescendonew\/?page_id=484"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:46:15","slug":"crescendo-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jaipuriaschools.ac.in\/crescendo\/crescendo-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Crescendo Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"484\" class=\"elementor elementor-484\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-353ad3b elementor-section-full_width elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"353ad3b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85f6103 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85f6103\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4eceb1a\" data-id=\"4eceb1a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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elementor-element-dbf0b0f\" data-id=\"dbf0b0f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55111c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"55111c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTheme\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBharat Vandan \u2013 A Cultural Ode to India\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3547b52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3547b52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegistration\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t8th\u201313th April, 2026 (Online)\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef768e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"ef768e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGrand Finale\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1st & 2nd May, 2026 \u00b7 Lucknow\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09731c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09731c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-id=\"4e36b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA structured reference for schools: theme, prelims advisory, judgement requirements, scoring rules, and result announcements.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb7d194 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cb7d194\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c1dcadd\" data-id=\"c1dcadd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8cf1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-simple-tab\" data-id=\"bd8cf1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-simple-tab.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <div class=\"elementkit-tab-wraper   elementskit-fitcontent-tab \">\n            <ul class=\"nav nav-tabs elementkit-tab-nav  tab-nav-fluid\">\n                                    <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-e2429dd\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  active show left-pos\" id=\"content-e2429dd6a1c043d39fd5-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"-details\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-e2429dd6a1c043d39fd5\" href=\"#Content-e2429dd6a1c043d39fd5\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            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          <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-38fd317\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-38fd3176a1c043d39fd5-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"judgement\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-38fd3176a1c043d39fd5\" href=\"#Content-38fd3176a1c043d39fd5\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-38fd3176a1c043d39fd5\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-arrow-right-circle elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Judgement<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-4924388\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-49243886a1c043d39fd5-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"scoring\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-49243886a1c043d39fd5\" href=\"#Content-49243886a1c043d39fd5\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-49243886a1c043d39fd5\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-arrow-right-circle elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Scoring<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                        <li class=\"elementkit-nav-item elementor-repeater-item-22d56a4\">\n                        <a class=\"elementkit-nav-link  left-pos\" id=\"content-22d56a46a1c043d39fd5-tab\" data-ekit-handler-id=\"results\" data-ekit-toggle=\"tab\" data-target=\"#content-22d56a46a1c043d39fd5\" href=\"#Content-22d56a46a1c043d39fd5\"\n                            data-ekit-toggle-trigger=\"click\"\n                            aria-describedby=\"Content-22d56a46a1c043d39fd5\">\n                            <span class=\"icon icon-arrow-right-circle elementskit-tab-icon\"><\/span>                            <span class=\"elementskit-tab-title\"> Results<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                <\/ul>\n\n            <div class=\"tab-content elementkit-tab-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-e2429dd  active show\" id=\"content-e2429dd6a1c043d39fd5\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-e2429dd6a1c043d39fd5-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <section id=\"p-details\" class=\"panelguide active\" role=\"tabpanelguide\" aria-labelledby=\"t-details\"><div class=\"panelguide-head\"><h2>Theme<\/h2><p>Theme, event flow, and key timelines in a quick-scan format.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelguide-body\"><div class=\"grid2\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>Theme of the Event<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide gold\">Official Theme<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><p><strong>Bharat Vandan \u2013 A Cultural Ode to India<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>A heartfelt tribute to the soul of India. Through this theme, we seek to celebrate the true essence of Bharat, expressed through the diverse and timeless traditions that have flourished across the length and breadth of the nation.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>Registration Window<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide blue\">Online<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><p>Crescendo 2026 \u2013 To ensure fair and inclusive participation this year, we have continuing with zonal rounds, allowing participants to compete within their respective zones.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Start:<\/strong> Wednesday, 8th April 2026 (08:00 hours)<\/li><li><strong>Close:<\/strong> Monday, 13th April 2026 (15:00 hours)<\/li><li><strong>No changes<\/strong> after the deadline.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"strip\" aria-label=\"Timeline strip\"><div class=\"rowguide\"><div class=\"date\">Before<br \/>10th Apr<\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h4>Prelims (School Level)<\/h4><p>Schools conduct preliminary rounds to select participants fairly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowguide\"><div class=\"date\">8th\u201313th Apr<\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h4>Online Registration<\/h4><p>Link shared to Principal\u2019s email near the registration date with instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowguide\"><div class=\"date\">15th\u201317th Apr<\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h4>Zonal Rounds<\/h4><p>In-person at schools and Online\/Zoom (as per event schedule).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowguide\"><div class=\"date\">23th\u201324th Apr<\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h4>Finale Window<\/h4><p>Finale phase conducted in-person at schools and Online\/Zoom (as applicable).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowguide\"><div class=\"date\">1st\u20132nd May<\/div><div class=\"txt\"><h4>Grand Finale (Lucknow)<\/h4><p>Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><details><summary>Platform Registration Rules (Key Points) <span class=\"toggle\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"dbody\"><ul><li>Registrations will be done online; link shared via Principal\u2019s email.<\/li><li>No registrations\/changes will be entertained after given dates.<\/li><li>Schools must support registration with Government-authorised i-cards and mail them to <strong>crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in<\/strong> after registrations.<\/li><li>Appeals must be in writing to <strong>crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in<\/strong> (not to individuals\/groups).<\/li><li>Reviews\/rectifications are subject to the decision of event heads.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/section>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-62abbe8 \" id=\"content-62abbe86a1c043d39fd5\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-62abbe86a1c043d39fd5-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <section id=\"p-prelims\" class=\"p-details\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-prelims\"><div class=\"panelguide-head\"><h2>Prelims<\/h2><p>Rules and Advisory<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelguide-body\"><div class=\"grid2\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>How to conduct<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide green\">Recommended<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><ul><li>The rules of Prelims may be the same as Crescendo events. However, specific topics can be decided by the school heads.<\/li><li>Preliminary rounds for the selection of students will be held at the school level.<\/li><li>No extra marks will be allotted for costumes\/props, unless specified in criteria.<\/li><li>The school will be the deciding body and will have the sole discretion on the selection of students to be sent for Crescendo 2026.<\/li><li>Suggested mode of conduct: house competitions or class competitions: Every house may divide the students in the four categories of Crescendo i.e. Maestros, Trendsetters, Legends, and Elites.<\/li><li>All events will be conducted in school premises only.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>Prelims advisory<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide gold\">Helpful<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><ul><li>House Masters\/ Class Teachers\/ Coordinators can discuss at the School level to ensure maximum participation and fair selection.<\/li><li>The selected participants must be registered for Crescendo main events latest by 13 April, 2026.<\/li><li>Schools are requested to send across the summary and snapshots of the preliminary rounds.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-38fd317 \" id=\"content-38fd3176a1c043d39fd5\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-38fd3176a1c043d39fd5-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <section id=\"p-prelims\" class=\"p-details\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-prelims\"><div class=\"panelguide-head\"><h2>Judgement<\/h2><p>Judgement Criteria<\/p><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>Quick Compliance Checklist (School-side)<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide blue\">Self-check<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><div class=\"check\"><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Video and non-video (Zoom) events:<\/strong> Video and non-video (Zoom) events will be judged using online entries. <\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Debate:<\/strong> Debate will be conducted live for all zones, all categories on an online platform. The selected winners will participate at the finale. <\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Zoom meeting:<\/strong> To attend the Zoom meeting, students must use a laptop with a working camera.<\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Mobile login:<\/strong> Mobile login is not permitted.<\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong> Good internet:<\/strong> The school should ensure a good internet connection.<\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Rules:<\/strong> In the case of a camera\/internet failure, the participation will be disqualified.<\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Collaboration<\/strong> Students from all four categories can collaborate in the same room using a single laptop. <\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Home Rules<\/strong> If a student is joining from home, the school should ensure necessary resources, such as a laptop and internet connection.<\/label><label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Live Events:<\/strong> To compete for the live events, the finalists must travel to Lucknow.<\/label> <label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Disqualification:<\/strong> Participants who will not be able to travel\/reach at the time of in-person finale, will be automatically disqualified. <\/label> <label><input type=\"checkbox\" \/> <strong>Final Decision:<\/strong> Under all circumstances, the judges\u2019 decision will be final and binding<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-4924388 \" id=\"content-49243886a1c043d39fd5\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-49243886a1c043d39fd5-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <section id=\"p-scoring\" class=\"p-prelims\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-scoring\"><div class=\"panelguide-head\"><h2>Scoring<\/h2><p>Points system for positions and tie-handling basics, presented as a ladder (not a table).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelguide-body\"><div class=\"grid4\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>How champions are decided<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide green\">Summary<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><ul><li>A tie may happen when two or more teams are judged and receive the same score<\/li><li>In case of a tie, both (or more) teams will be awarded the same points<br \/>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.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ladder\" aria-label=\"Points ladder\"><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">1<\/span> 1st Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">20 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">2<\/span> 2nd Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">18 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">3<\/span> 3rd Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">16 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">4<\/span> 4th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">14 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">5<\/span> 5th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">12 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">6<\/span> 6th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">10 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">7<\/span> 7th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">08 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">8<\/span> 8th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">06 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">9<\/span> 9th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">04 Points<\/div><\/div><div class=\"lr\"><div class=\"rank\"><span class=\"n\">10<\/span> 10th Position<\/div><div class=\"pts\">02 Points<\/div><\/div><\/div><details><summary>Tie during a specific competition between students: <span class=\"toggle\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"dbody\"><ul><li>If there is a tie at the 1st Position, both the students would get the points allocated for the first position.<\/li><li>The Runners up will get the points allocated for the 3rd Position.<\/li><li>No child gets the points allocated for the 2nd Position.<\/li><li>If there are 3 students at tie for the 1st Position, all 3 will get the points allocated for the 1st Position, and no other participant will get any points for Runners-up Position.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Tie during the overall championship between the schools<span class=\"toggle\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"dbody\"><ul><li>If there is a tie for the 1st Position, both the schools will be awarded the Overall Champions.<\/li><li>The runners up award will be skipped; the school at the 3rd Position will be awarded the 2nd Runners-up.<\/li><li>If there is a tie at the 2nd Position, both the schools will be awarded as the Runners up. The award for the 2nd Runners-up will be skipped. The school at the 4th Position will be awarded as the 3rd Runners-up same.<\/li><li>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 4th Runners-up Position.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/section>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"tab-pane elementkit-tab-pane elementor-repeater-item-22d56a4 \" id=\"content-22d56a46a1c043d39fd5\" role=\"tabpanel\"\n                         aria-labelledby=\"content-22d56a46a1c043d39fd5-tab\">\n                        <div class=\"animated fadeIn\">\n                            <section id=\"p-results\" class=\"p-prelims\" role=\"tabpanelguide\" aria-labelledby=\"t-results\"><div class=\"panelguide-head\"><h2>Results<\/h2><p>Prize distribution guidance and key compliance points for final announcements.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelguide-body\"><div class=\"grid2\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>Rules and Advisory<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide gold\">Result Announcement<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><p>The Prize distribution will take place in-person at Lucknow on 2nd May, 2026. Schools are requested to make the travel arrangements of the winners accordingly after the results are announced.<\/p><p>The following winners will be awarded in Crescendo 2026:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Overall Champions<\/li><li>Runners-Up, 2nd Runners-Up, 3rd Runners-Up, 4th Runners-Up, 5 to 10 Category Winners<\/li><li>1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners will receive medals for distribution at School during special assembly for Crescendo<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"ch\"><h3>Zonal Round<\/h3><p><span class=\"pillguide blue\">Rules<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"cb\"><ul><li>Students would need to be attired in School Uniform for all the events, unless specified otherwise.<\/li><li>Students must not reveal their names or campus details strictly to avoid biased judgment.<\/li><li>School leaders to ensure background, clothing, words, or any other indication must not reveal campus name or student name to judges at any time.<\/li><li>Unless specified otherwise, all the events will be conducted in the school premises only at the suggested time.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><details open=\"\"><summary>Grand Finale <span class=\"toggle\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"dbody\"><ul><li>Only pre-registered and School-approved participants will be part of the school contingent allowed for the grand finale.<\/li><li>The participating contingent will be required to arrive at the designated time.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Participants for debate, quiz, dance and music should arrive an hour early.<\/li><li>School representatives will assume full responsibility for the participating students, their baggage and general supervision.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Students and representatives are expected to maintain excellent conduct, discipline and sportsperson spirit at all times.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Travel and Stay during the Grand Finale<br \/><span class=\"toggle\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"dbody\"><ul><li>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.<\/li><li>Participating contingents are advised to refrain from carrying any expensive gadgets or fragile stuff.<\/li><li>School representatives would be nominated by School Headship and travel schedule would be shared ahead of time with the Organizing Committee.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Tobacco and alcohol carrying and consumption, is strictly prohibited.<\/li><li>Students must conduct themselves appropriately as a \u2018Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools\u2019 representative.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Others <span class=\"toggle\">+<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"dbody\"><ul><li>Students must be in the school uniform (unless specified otherwise). All the events will be conducted in the school premises only.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>They must travel to Lucknow for the competition&#8217;s finale to perform and receive prizes. Lucknow will be the only location where the results will be decided.<\/li><li>All the School Headships are requested to conduct a fair and impartial competition, subject to permissions that may be required.<\/li><li>Competitions will be conducted at the said time at school or Zoom &amp; one member from CO will coordinate for the same.<\/li><li>Schedule will be shared for the same from CO side.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Reference or mention of inebriation, drug use, or intoxication will not be allowed.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Any technical or network related issue will not be the responsibility of the Organizing Committee.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>Organisers will advise on modus operandi for upload of participant videos ahead of time. Under all circumstances, the judges&#8217; decision will be final and binding.<\/li><li>In case a school has not registered for an event in the first place, no marks will be deducted for non-participation.<\/li><li>No substitution for absenteeism will be considered\/entertained.<\/li><li>The Organising Committee reserves the rights to take punitive actions against absenteeism or unfair means, if found.<\/li><li>Each student can participate in a maximum of 2 events, in the same category.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/details><\/div><\/section>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                \n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e2b0765 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                           \n                                                                <i class=\"fas fa-home\"><\/i>                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Results<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"details-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"details-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table  class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Broad Details<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Theme of the event<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>MILLENNIUM BHARAT -Celebrating India of the 2Ks!<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>enlighten students about India&#8217;s recent history and its remarkable achievements during this transformative period<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td rowspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Timeline<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Crescendo 2025 &#8211; To ensure fair and inclusive participation this year, we have introduced zonal rounds, allowing participants to compete within their respective zones.<\/p>\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Prelims: Before April 05, 2025<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"background: #247cc0; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">\n        <p>Registration Date: 25 &#8211; 29 March, 2025<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Mode of Events<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td>\n        <p>Zonal Rounds &#8211; April05 to April 15, 2025, In-person at schools and Online\/Zoom<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td>\n        <p>Grand Finale &#8211; April 27, 28,2025<\/p>\n        <p>In-person; at Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Details<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>School Registration Window<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Monday, March 25, 2025 at 08:00 hoursto<\/p>\n        <p>Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 15:00 hours<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Platform<\/p>\n        <p>Registration Rules<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>The Registrations will be done online.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>No registrations\/changes will be entertained after the given dates.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Schools shall be solely responsible for submission of students&#8217; entrieson time. Entries afterthe specified timewill not be considered forjudgement.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Scheduled dates and timings for every event have been provided as separate documents.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Schools shall be responsible forthe submission of entries in the prescribed format only, ensuring age and grade specifications.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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 <a href=\"mailto:crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in\">crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in<\/a> after the registrations are done.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Appeals, if any, can be sent ONLY to the Organizing Committee in writing on <a href=\"mailto:crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in\">crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in<\/a> and not to any individuals\/ groups.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Review and rectifications, if any, will be subjected to the decision of the event heads.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"prelims-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"prelims-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Prelims<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rules and Advisory<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n  <li>Preliminary rounds for the selection of students will be held at the school level.<\/li>\n  <li>No extra marks will be allotted for costumes\/props, unless specified in criteria.<\/li>\n  <li>The school will be the deciding body and will have the sole discretion on the selection of students to be sentfor Crescendo 2025.<\/li>\n  <li>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.<\/li>\n  <li>All events will be conducted in school premises only.<\/li>\n  <li>The rules of Prelims may be the same as Crescendo events. However, specific topics can be decided by the school heads.<\/li>\n  <li>House Masters\/ Class Teachers\/ Coordinators can discuss at the School level to ensure maximumparticipation and fair selection.<\/li>\n  <li>The selected participants must be registered for Crescendo main events latest by 29 March, 2024.<\/li>\n  <li>Schools are requested to send across the summary and snapshots of the preliminary rounds.<\/li>\n  <li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"judgement-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"judgement-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-header\">Judgement Criteria<\/td>\n<td class=\"table-header\">Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Video and Zoom Events<\/td>\n<td>Entries will be judged online for both video and non-video events.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Debate Format<\/td>\n<td>Debate will be conducted live for all zones, all categories on an online platform. The selected winners will participate at the finale.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quiz Competition<\/td>\n<td>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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zoom Meeting Requirements<\/td>\n<td>To attend the Zoom meeting, students must use a laptop with a working camera.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mobile Login<\/td>\n<td> Mobile login is not permitted.<td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internet Connection<\/td>\n<td>The school should ensure a good internet connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disqualification Clause<\/td>\n<td>In the case of a camera\/internet failure, the participation will be disqualified.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Collaborative Participation<\/td>\n<td>Students from all four categories can collaborate in the same room using a single laptop.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Home Participation<\/td>\n<td>If a student is joining from home, the school should ensure necessary resources, such as a laptop and internet connection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Travel to Finale<\/td>\n<td>To compete for the live events, the finalists must travel to Lucknow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Person Attendance<\/td>\n<td>Participants who will not be able to travel\/reach at the time of in-person finale, will be automatically disqualified.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Final Decision<\/td>\n<td>Under all circumstances, the judges\u2019 decision will be final and binding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"scoring-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"scoring-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <h5><b><b>Point System &amp; Championship Criteria Crescendo 2025<\/b> <\/b><\/h5><p><b>Qualification:<\/b> Schools will compete within their zones first. <b>Zonal scores will not be counted<\/b> in the finale.<\/p><h5><b>Zonal Qualification System<\/b><\/h5><ul><li><p><b>Schools compete<\/b> within their respective zones.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>The top-performing school<\/b> from each zone will <b>qualify for the finale round<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><li><p>The <b> zonal scores are for qualification purposes only <\/b>and will not be included in the finale score.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5><b>Individual Student\/Team Scoring (Finale Round)<\/b><\/h5><p>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:<\/p><table class=\"responsive-event-table\" width=\"60%\"><tbody><tr><td><p>Rank<\/p><\/td><td><p>Points Awarded<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>1st Place<\/p><\/td><td><p>20 Points<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>2nd Place<\/p><\/td><td><p>15 Points<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>3rd Place<\/p><\/td><td><p>10 Points<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>4th Place<\/p><\/td><td><p>5 Points<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>5th Place<\/p><\/td><td><p>2 Points<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h5><b>Student Medal Tally<\/b><\/h5><ul><li><p>Medals will be awarded to <b>the top 3<\/b> winners in each event.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><table class=\"responsive-event-table\" width=\"60%\"><tbody><tr><td><p>Medal Type<\/p><\/td><td><p>Criteria<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Gold Medal<\/p><\/td><td><p>Awarded to the 1st place winner<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Silver Medal<\/p><\/td><td><p>Awarded to the 2nd place winner<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Bronze Medal<\/p><\/td><td><p>Awarded to the 3rd place winner<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h5><b>School-wise Champion Calculation<\/b><\/h5><ul><li><p>The <b>total school score<\/b> is calculated by summing up points from all events finale.<\/p><\/li><li><p>The <b>school with the highest cumulative score<\/b> in the finale will be declared the Crescendo Champion School.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5><b>In Case of a Tie<\/b><\/h5><ul><li><p>If two or more teams receive the same score, they will be awarded the same points.<\/p><\/li><li><p>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.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5><b>Tie in Specific Competition Between Students:<\/b><\/h5><ul><li><p>If two students tie for 1st place, both get the 1st place points.<\/p><\/li><li><p>The next best student will receive 3rd place points.<\/p><\/li><li><p>If three students tie for 1st place, no runner-up points will be awarded.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h5><b>Tie in Overall Championship Between Schools:<\/b><\/h5><ul><li><p>If two schools tie for 1st place, both will be declared Overall Champions.<\/p><\/li><li><p>The next best school will receive the 2nd Runners-up title.<\/p><\/li><li><p>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.<\/p><\/li><li><p>The overall championship will be restricted to only 10 schools, unless a tie occurs at the 10th position.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"results-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"results-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-header\" colspan=\"2\">Result Announcement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Prize Distribution<\/td>\n<td>The prize distribution will take place in-person at Lucknow on <b>27th April<\/b>. Schools are requested to arrange travel for the winners accordingly after the results are announced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Awards in Crescendo 2025.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Overall Champions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Zonal toppers will receive certificates.<\/li>\n \t<li>1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners will receive medals for distribution at school during a special assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfb9811 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"bfb9811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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<tr>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Broad Details<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Theme of the event<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>MILLENNIUM BHARAT -Celebrating India of the 2Ks!<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>enlighten students about India&#8217;s recent history and its remarkable achievements during this transformative period<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td rowspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Timeline<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Crescendo 2025 &#8211; To ensure fair and inclusive participation this year, we have introduced zonal rounds, allowing participants to compete within their respective zones.<\/p>\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Prelims: Before April 05, 2025<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td style=\"background: #247cc0; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">\n        <p>Registration Date: 25 &#8211; 29 March, 2025<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Mode of Events<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td>\n        <p>Zonal Rounds &#8211; April05 to April 15, 2025, In-person at schools and Online\/Zoom<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td>\n        <p>Grand Finale &#8211; April 27, 28,2025<\/p>\n        <p>In-person; at Seth M. R. Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Details<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>School Registration Window<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <p>Monday, March 25, 2025 at 08:00 hoursto<\/p>\n        <p>Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 15:00 hours<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Platform<\/p>\n        <p>Registration Rules<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td colspan=\"2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>The Registrations will be done online.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>No registrations\/changes will be entertained after the given dates.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Schools shall be solely responsible for submission of students&#8217; entrieson time. Entries afterthe specified timewill not be considered forjudgement.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Scheduled dates and timings for every event have been provided as separate documents.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Schools shall be responsible forthe submission of entries in the prescribed format only, ensuring age and grade specifications.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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 <a href=\"mailto:crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in\">crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in<\/a> after the registrations are done.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Appeals, if any, can be sent ONLY to the Organizing Committee in writing on <a href=\"mailto:crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in\">crescendo@jaipuriaschools.ac.in<\/a> and not to any individuals\/ groups.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Review and rectifications, if any, will be subjected to the decision of the event heads.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"prelims-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"prelims-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td>\n        <p>Prelims<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Rules and Advisory<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td>\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>Preliminary rounds for the selection of students will be held at the school level.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>No extra marks will be allotted for costumes\/props, unless specified in criteria.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>The school will be the deciding body and will have the sole discretion on the selection of students to be sentfor Crescendo 2025.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>All events will be conducted in school premises only.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>The rules of Prelims may be the same as Crescendo events. However, specific topics can be decided by the school heads.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>House Masters\/ Class Teachers\/ Coordinators can discuss at the School level to ensure maximumparticipation and fair selection.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>The selected participants must be registered for Crescendo main events latest by 29 March, 2024.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Schools are requested to send across the summary and snapshots of the preliminary rounds.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><\/td>\n      <td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n        <p><b>Judgement<\/b><\/p>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td>\n        <p>Judgement Criteria<\/p>\n      <\/td>\n      <td>\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>Video and non-video (Zoom) events will be judged using online entries.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Debate will be conducted live for all zones, all categories on an online platform. The selected winners will participate at the finale.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>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.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>To attend the Zoom meeting, students must use a laptop with a working camera.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Mobile login is not permitted.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>The school should ensure a good internet connection.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>In the case of a camera\/internet failure, the participation will be disqualified.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Students from all four categories can collaborate in the same room using a single laptop.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>If a student is joining from home, the school should ensure necessary resources, such as a laptop and internet connection.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>To compete for the live events, the finalists must travel to Lucknow.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Participants who will not be able to travel\/reach at the time of in-person finale, will be automatically disqualified.<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n          <li>\n            <p>Under all circumstances, the judges&#8217; decision will be final and binding<\/p>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"judgement-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"judgement-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-header\">Judgement Criteria<\/td>\n<td class=\"table-header\">Details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Video and Zoom Events<\/td>\n<td>Entries will be judged online for both video and non-video events.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Debate Format<\/td>\n<td>Live debate for all zones and categories via an online platform. Winners will compete in the finale.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quiz Competition<\/td>\n<td>All participants must travel to the finale venue, where both preliminary and final rounds will be held on-site.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zoom Meeting Requirements<\/td>\n<td>Students must use a laptop with a working camera to attend Zoom meetings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mobile Login<\/td>\n<td>Not permitted for participation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internet Connection<\/td>\n<td>The school must ensure a stable and reliable internet connection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disqualification Clause<\/td>\n<td>Camera\/internet failure will lead to automatic disqualification.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Collaborative Participation<\/td>\n<td>Students from all four categories may collaborate using a single laptop.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Home Participation<\/td>\n<td>If a student joins from home, the school must provide a laptop and internet support.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Travel to Finale<\/td>\n<td>Finalists must travel to Lucknow to compete in live events.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Person Attendance<\/td>\n<td>Failure to reach the venue on time will result in automatic disqualification.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Final Decision<\/td>\n<td>The judges&#8217; decision will be final and binding under all circumstances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"scoring-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"scoring-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-header\">Scoring<\/td>\n<td class=\"table-header\" colspan=\"2\">Points System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"sub-header\" rowspan=\"10\">Medal\/Trophy Positions<\/td>\n<td>1st Position<\/td>\n<td>20 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: hsla(0, 0%, 50.2%, .0705882353); color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">2nd Position<\/td>\n<td>18 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #f5f7ff; color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">3rd Position<\/td>\n<td>16 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: hsla(0, 0%, 50.2%, .0705882353); color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">4th Position<\/td>\n<td>14 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #f5f7ff; color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">5th Position<\/td>\n<td>12 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: hsla(0, 0%, 50.2%, .0705882353); color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">6th Position<\/td>\n<td>10 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #f5f7ff; color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">7th Position<\/td>\n<td>08 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: hsla(0, 0%, 50.2%, .0705882353); color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">8th Position<\/td>\n<td>06 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #f5f7ff; color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">9th Position<\/td>\n<td>04 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: hsla(0, 0%, 50.2%, .0705882353); color: #222; font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">10th Position<\/td>\n<td>02 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"sub-header\">In Case of a Tie<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n    <ul>\n<li>A tie may happen when two or more teams are judged and receive the same score<\/li>\n<li>In case of a tie, both (or more) teams will be awarded the same points<\/li>\nFor 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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h5><b>Tie during a specific competition between students:<\/b><\/h5>\n\n<ul>\n<li>If there is a tie at the 1st  Position, both the students would get the points allocated for the first position.<\/li>\n<li>The Runners up will get the points allocated for the 3rd  Position.<\/li>\n<li>No child gets the points allocated for the 2 nd Position.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h5><b>Tie during the overall championship between the schools:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>If there is a tie for the 1 st Position, both the schools will be awarded the Overall Champions.<\/li>\n<li>The runners up award will be skipped; the school at the 3 rd Position will be awarded the 2 nd Runners-up.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li><\/li>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"results-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"results-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-header\" colspan=\"2\">Result Announcement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Prize Distribution<\/td>\n<td>The prize distribution will take place <strong>in-person at Lucknow on 28th April<\/strong>.\nSchools are requested to arrange travel for the winners accordingly after the results are announced.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Awards in Crescendo 2024<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Overall Champions<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li>Runners-Up, 2nd Runners-Up, 3rd Runners-Up, 4th Runners-Up<\/li>\n  <li>Top 5 to 10 Category Winners<\/li>\n  <li>1st, 2nd, 3rd Place winners will receive medals for distribution at school during a special assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49f1897 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49f1897\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bdbc4ea\" data-id=\"bdbc4ea\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-991952b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"991952b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General Guidelines and Rules<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-04d3d09 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04d3d09\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1131568\" data-id=\"1131568\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d91ddf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d91ddf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table class=\"responsive-event-table\">\n<tbody><!-- Header -->\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-header\" colspan=\"2\">General Guidelines and Rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<!-- Zonal Round -->\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Zonal Round<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Students would need to be attired in School Uniform for all the events, unless specified otherwise.<\/li>\n \t<li>Students must not reveal their names or campus details strictly to avoid biased judgment.<\/li>\n \t<li>School leaders to ensure background, clothing, words, or any other indication must not reveal campus name or student name to judges at any time.<\/li>\n \t<li>Unless specified otherwise, all the events will be conducted in the school premises only at the suggested time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<!-- Grand Finale -->\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Grand Finale<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Only pre-registered and School-approved participants will be part of the school contingent allowed for the grand finale.<\/li>\n \t<li>The participating contingent will be required to arrive at the designated time.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Participants for debate, quiz, dance and music should arrive an hour early.<\/li>\n \t<li>School representatives will assume full responsibility for the participating students, their baggage and general supervision<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Students and representatives are expected to maintain excellent conduct, discipline and sportsperson spirit at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<!-- Travel and Stay -->\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Travel and Stay during the Grand Finale<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Participating contingents are advised to refrain from carrying any expensive gadgets or fragile stuff.<\/li>\n \t<li>School representatives would be nominated by School Headship and travel schedule would be shared ahead of time with the Organising Committee.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Tobacco and alcohol carrying and consumption, is strictly prohibited.<\/li>\n \t<li>Students must conduct themselves appropriately as a \u2018Seth M. R. Jaipuria Schools\u2019 representative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<!-- Others -->\n<tr>\n<td class=\"table-subheader\">Others<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Students must be in the school uniform (unless specified otherwise). All the events will be conducted in the school premises only.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>They must travel to Lucknow for the competition&#8217;s finale to perform and receive prizes. Lucknow will be the only location where the results will be decided.<\/li>\n \t<li>All the School Headships are requested to conduct a fair and impartial competition, subject to permissions that may be required.<\/li>\n \t<li>Competitions will be conducted at the said time at school or Zoom &amp; one member from CO will coordinate for the same.<\/li>\n \t<li>Schedule will be shared for the same from CO side.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Reference or mention of inebriation, drug use, or intoxication will not be allowed.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Any technical or network related issue will not be the responsibility of the Organising Committee.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>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.<\/li>\n \t<li>Organisers will advise on modus operandi for upload of participant videos ahead of time. Under all circumstances, the judges&#8217; decision will be final and binding.<\/li>\n \t<li>In case a school has not registered for an event in the first place, no marks will be deducted for non-participation.<\/li>\n \t<li>No substitution for absenteeism will be considered\/entertained.<\/li>\n \t<li>The Organising Committee reserves the rights to take punitive actions against absenteeism or unfair means, if found.<\/li>\n \t<li>Each student can participate in a maximum of 2 events, in the same category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guidelines &amp; General Rules A structured reference for schools: theme, prelims advisory, judgement requirements, scoring rules, and result announcements. 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