1^st AIU NATIONAL WOMEN STUDENT PARLIAMENT

Major Highlights of Resolutions of the Inter-University National Cultural Board (IUNCB)

• To encourage the transparency in the system and to ensure ease and convenience for all stakeholders, it was unanimously decided to digitize the management of AIU Youth Festivals including online registration of all the participants and team officials and online acceptance of payment of registration fees by the host universities.
• Merit of cultural procession is to be counted in overall scoring and one of the Judges will be nominated as Technical Observer to look after all technical aspects for the smooth conduct of different Youth Festivals.
• The Contingent Strength is 49 (including all).

Results of AIU Initiative to Unite India through “Kuch Artistic Karo-na”

RULES & REGULATIONS for the 2nd & Final Round of UNITE INDIA -an online initiative by AIU (KUCH ARTISTIC KARONA)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019-20

(NEW INITIATIVES AND UPDATED SCHEDULE OF YOUTH FESTIVALS & OTHER ACTIVITIES 2019-20)

To encourage participation of Socially/politically active youth at 10 ^th annual national conclave of Indian Student Parliament (Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad), and to provide the hyperlink of www.bharativachhatrasansad.org on the homepage of websites of University and its affiliate colleges

1^stAIU NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION, 2020
(14th February, 2020 – 16th February, 2020)

RGNUL is organizing the 1^st AIU National Moot Court Competition, 2020 from 14th February- 16th February 2020 at RGNUL, Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road, Patiala.

RULES for the Moot Court Competition

35^th UNIFESTS 2019-20

SCHEDULE

Zone	University	Coordinator Details	Dates	Brochure	Results
East	The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati	Ms. Angira Mimani Culture coordinator The Assam Royal Global University, Betkuchi Opp. Tirupati Balaji Temple NH 37 , Guwahati 781035 Assam Mobile-9435105609 registrar@rgu.ac	November 11-15, 2019	Brochure Link	Result
Central	Jiwaji University, Gwalior	Dr. Keshav Singh Gurjar Cultural Coordinator, Jiwaji University, Gwalior Mob.No. 9425117433 Dswju2016@gmail.com, gwalioryouthfest@gmail.com	December 18-22, 2019	Brochure	Result
South	Alagappa University, Karaikudi	Dr. M. Jothi Basu Assistant Professor in Botany, Room No. 714, Science Campus, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Karaikudi-630004 Tamilnadu, India Mobile: 9003427564 Jothibasu77@gmail.com	December 18-22, 2019	Brochure Link	Result
West	Uka Tarsadia University, Gujrat	Dr. Rozy Patel Direcor Humanities, UTU Convener, 35th West Zone UTh Fest AIU Maliba Campus, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tal-Mahuva, dis-Surat, Uka Tarsadia Univ, GUJ, Gujrat-394 350 Rozy.patel@utu.ac.in; uth.festival@utu.ac.in Mobile No. 9106253128, 7600020677	December 27-31, 2019	Brochure LINK	Result
North	Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar	Dr. Hardeep Singh Dean Student Welfare & Director Youth Welfare Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar PB 143 005 northzone2019@gndu.ac.in; youthwelfare.gndu@gmail.com Mobile No. 9872002958	25-29 Dec, 2019	Brochure Link	Result
National	Amity University, Noida	Prof. (Dr) Marshal Mukesh Sahni Dean of Student Welfare Amity University Room No. 12, Ground Floor, I-2 Block, Amity University Sector 125, Noida-201303 Mobile- 9971066841 Landline-01204392202 msahni@amity.edu	February 03-07, 2020	Brochure Link

INVITATION TO ATTEND 35^TH UNIFESTS

Date for submission of Proposal for 35^th INTER UNIVERSITY ZONAL AND ONE NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL (UNIFESTs) has been extended up to 30^th April, 2019

INVITATION FOR HOSTING 35^TH FIVE INTER UNIVERSITY ZONAL AND ONE NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL (UNIFESTs)

13^th SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FESTIVAL (SAUFEST)

13^th SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FESTIVAL (SAUFEST)to be held at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana (INDIA) under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) during February 24-28, 2020
Registration

Contact Details:

Prof. Tejinder Sharma Director Youth and Cultural Affairs Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra-136119 Haryana(India) Mobile- 7082113123 Email: dyca@kuk.ac.in

List of Indian Participants ( Winners and Runners-up of Inter-University National Youth Festival 2018-19 held at Chandigarh University, Chandigarh, India)

INVITATION TO AMBASSADOR/ HIGH COMMISSIONER/ AUTHORITY OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES:
( Afghanistan, Bangladesh; Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal; and Sri Lanka )

Proforma for Participation

Date for submission of Proposal for Hosting of 13^th SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITIES YOUTH FESTIVAL (SAUFEST) has been extended up to 30^th April, 2019

INVITATION FOR HOSTING 13^TH SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITIES YOUTH FESTIVAL (SAUFEST)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018-19

12^th SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FESTIVAL (SAUFEST)

12^th SOUTH ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FESTIVAL (SAUFEST)to be held at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur Chattisgarh (INDIA) under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) during February 22-26, 2019

Brochure

Contact Details:

Dr Rajeev Choudhary Dean, Student Welfare Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University Amanaka, Raipur-492 010 Chattisgarh (India)

Cell No: +91-9616557777 Email: dswprsu@gmail.com

List of Indian Participants ( Winners and Runners-up of Inter-University National Youth Festival 2017-18 held at Ranchi University, Jharkhand, India)

INVITATION TO AMBASSADOR/ HIGH COMMISSIONER/ AUTHORITY OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES:
(Afghanistan, Bangladesh; Banlgadesh Asian University; Bangladesh(UGC), Bhutan, Bhutan University, Kathmandu University, Maldives, Mauritius, Mauritius University, Mauritius Tech University, Myanmar, Nepal; Nepal(UGC), Pakistan and Sri Lanka ; SriLanka(UGC))

Proforma for Participation

34^th UNIFESTS

POSTPONEMENT OF SCHEDULE OF I.U.E.Z UNIFEST: 2018-19

The dates of the I.U. East Zone Youth Festival which was to be hosted during December 16-20, 2018 at L N Mithila University, Darbhanga, Bihar have now been postponed. All the participating universities of East Zone are requested to note that the new dates of the festival as: January 03-07, 2019

POSTPONEMENT OF SCHEDULE OF I.U.C.Z UNIFEST: 2018-19

The dates of the I.U. Central Zone Youth Festival which was to be hosted during November 19-23, 2018 at Sambalpur University, Odisha have now been postponed. All the participating universities of Central Zone are requested to note that the new dates of the festival as: January 07-11, 2019

SCHEDULE

Zone	University	Dates	Brochure	Results
South	Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidylayam, Tirupati	October 07-11, 2018	Brochure	Result
West	Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune	December 19-23, 2018	Brochure	Result
North	Panjab University, Chandigarh	December 27-31, 2018	Brochure   LINK	Result
East	L N Mithila University, Bihar	January 03-07, 2019	Brochure  Invitation	Result
Central	Sambalpur University, Odisha	January 07-11, 2019	Brochure	Result
National	Chandigarh University, Chandigarh	Feb 01-05, 2019	Brochure   Link	Result

CONTACT DETAILS

INVITATION TO ATTEND 34^TH UNIFESTS

INVITATION FOR HOSTING 34^TH 5 INTER UNIVERSITY ZONAL AND ONE NATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL (UNIFESTs)

3^rd INTER-UNIVERSITY NATIONAL QAWWALI COMPETITION

INVITATION

ANNOUNCEMENT
The last date for registration in the Qawwali Competition is extended by the university authorities. The new date of registration is 15th October, 2018 till 6.00 P.M. All the information regarding Entry forms, Rules of events etc. is available on the website of Shivaji University www.unishivaji.ac.in

To participate in the 3^rd Inter-University National Qawwali Competition during October 22-23, 2018 scheduled at Shivaji University, Kolhapur under the aegis of AIU For details please contact:

Dr R V Gurav Director, Students' Development Shivaji University, Kolhapur Maharashtra Ph.09421201984 Email: dsw@unishivaji.ac.in, shivotsav2017suk@gmail.com

RESOLUTIONS TAKEN DURING 13^TH MEETING OF THE INTER-UNIVERSITY NATIONAL CULTURAL BOARD (IUNCB)

For details please refer to AIU UNIFESTs Rules & Regulations

The following resolutions may please be noted for participation in the AIU I.U. Youth Festivals (UNIFESTS):

1. The item of Mehandi has been included under the Event of Fine Arts from forthcoming UNIFESTS 2018-19.

2. The item of Mime has been included in the SAUFEST from the session 2018-19

AIU Inter University National Seminar on 24-25 August 2018 at Lovely Professional University, Punjab

Invitation Letter

Information Brochure

Registration Form

13^TH IUNCB MEETING NOTICE

THE 13TH MEETING OF THE INTER-UNIVERSITY NATIONAL CULTURAL BOARD (IUNCB) WILL BE HELD AT CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH ON JUNE 18, 2018 AT 11.30 AM. ALL MEMBERS (LIST ATTACHED) ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE MEETING.

MINUTES

LIST OF INVITEES

CONTACT DETAILS OF THE COORDINATOR HOST UNIVERSITY:

Mr. Manish Kumar Jangra
Assistant Director Youth Welfare
Chandigarh University
Gharuan, The Kharar
Dist Mohali 140 301 Pb
Mb: 08146651650, 09417887382
Email: hod.cultural@cumail.in
culturalcoordinator@cumail.in

All members attending the 13^TH IUNCB Meeting at CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH ON JUNE 18, 2018 AT 11.30 AM. are requested to inform their itinerary (travel proforma attached) in advance to the following:

Travel Profoma
Mr. Manish Kumar Jangra Assistant Director Youth Welfare Chandigarh University Gharuan, The Kharar Dist Mohali 140 301 Pb Mb: 08146651650, 09417887382 Email: hod.cultural@cumail.in culturalcoordinator@cumail.in	Shri Sampson David Joint Secretary Association of Indian Universities AIU House, 16, Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg (Kotla Marg) New Delhi - 110002 Mob:-+91-9811407342 Email: youthaffairs@aiu.ac.in

To encourage participation of Socially/politically active youth at 9 ^th annual national conclave of Indian Student Parliament (Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad), and to provide the hyperlink of www.bharativachhatrasansad.org on the homepage of websites of University and its affiliate colleges

Invitation of Proposals from Universities for Hosting 12^th South Asian Universities Youth Festival(SAUFEST) for session 2018-19

Nomination of Teachers to participate at 2^nd annual National Teachers' Congress (NTC) scheduled on 10, 11 & 12 January 2018, at MAEER's MIT World Peace University, Pune

UNIFEST JUDGES DATABASE

AIU UNIFESTS DOWN MEMORY LANE

PARTICIPATION FEE-UNIFESTS

For participation in the Inter University Cultural activities, AIU non Member Universities are requested to pay a sum of Rs.20,000/- per Bank Demand Draft in the name of Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

The details of Annual Subscription Fee paid to the AIU are required to be submitted by the Participating Universities

Rules and regulation

1. Music

(a) Classical Vocal Solo: (Hindustani / Karnatk)

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
(2) Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 5 minutes.
(3) Maximum number of accompanists is two.
(4) Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
(5) Cinema songs are not allowed under this item.
(6) Sufficient thought and care must be exercised in the choice of Raga and composition.
(7) Judgment will be based on the qualities like, tal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(b) Classical Instrumental Solo ( Percussion – Tal Vadya)

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
(2) Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 5 minutes.
(3) Maximum number of accompanists is two.
(4) Participants must bring their own instruments.
(5) Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
(6) Judgment will be based on the qualities like, taal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(c) Classical Instrumental Solo ( Non- Percussion – Swar Vadya)

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed. Duration of performance- 10 min.
(2) Time for stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 5 minutes.
(3) Maximum number of accompanists is two.
(4) Participants must bring their own instruments, Casio not allowed.
(5) Instruments of western origin adopted to the India Raga system are allowed.
(6) Item can be presented in either Hindustani or Karnatk style.
(7) Judgment will be based on the qualities like, swara, tal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(d) Light Vocal (Indian)

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed.
(2) Time for Stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 2 minutes.
(3) The number of accompanists would not be more than two.
(4) Duration of the song shall be between 4 to 6 minutes.
(5) Only non-film songs/ geet/ ghazal/ bhajan/ shabad and abhangas can be presented.
(6) Judgment will be made on the qualities like swara, taal, selection of raga, composition and general impression.

(e) Western Vocal Solo:

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed.
(2) Time for Stage/ Instruments setting is maximum 2 minutes.
(3) The number of accompanists would not be more than two.
(4) Duration of the song shall be between 4 to 6 minutes.
(5) Language of the song shall only be English.
(6) Judgment will be made on the qualities like, composition rhythm, coordination and general impression.

(f) Group Song (Indian):

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed.
(2) A team has to present two songs, one patriotic and another will be a folk song.
(3) Maximum 6 singers in a group and number of accompanists playing instruments shall be three.
(4) The group songs should be taken from Indian songs which can be in regional language.
(5) No film song should be presented as group song.
(6) Maximum time allowed for the group song is 10 minutes which does not include setting time. The setting time for a group shall not exceed 4 minutes.
(7) Judging of this items will be on the basis of quality of singing only and not on make- up, costumes and actions of the team.

(g) Group Songs (Western):

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed.
(2) Maximum 6 singers in a group maximum number of accompanists playing instruments shall be three.
(3) The group songs should be taken from English language.
(4) Maximum time allowed for the group song is 10 minutes which does not include setting time. The setting time for a group shall not exceed 5 minutes.
(5) Judging of this items will be on the basis of quality of singing only and not on make- up, costumes and actions of the team.

(h) Folk Orchestra:

(1) Each University can send only one team.
(2) The team shall consist of up to 12 participants.
(3) The group can consist of all boys or all girls or combined.
(4) The duration of the performance will be a minimum for 7 and a maximum for 10 minutes.
(5) This does not include setting time which shall not be more than 5 minutes.
(6) Up to three professional accompanists are allowed who should be in different dress from the student participants so that they could be easily identified.
(7) The professional accompanists shall sit / stand separately from the participants and shall not lead the team.
(8) The team may present preferably those folk tunes which are recognized as folk tunes of the state to which the university belongs)

(i) Western Instrumental Solo

(1) A participant shall play western music on any percussion or non-percussion instrument.
(2) The duration of the performance is minimum 6 and maximum 8 minutes. The computation of time shall start immediately after the final announcement by the organizers.
(3) Maximum 2 accompanists are allowed.
(4) The participant is to perform any one genre/style or fuse various genres/styles of western music.
(5) Three minutes of setting time will be given to each participant.

2. Dance

(a) Folk / Tribal Dance

(1) Only one entry per Institution is allowed.
(2) Maximum 10 participants allowed per team. The team may consist of all boys, all girls or a mixture of both.
(3) The number of accompanists permissible is five.
(4) The dance can be either primitive or a folk dance ( Indian Style) but not a classical one.
(5) Duration of dance should not be more than 10 minutes.
(6) Three copies of a brief note giving the theme and the text of song if any, is to be submitted along with the entry form at the time of registration.
(7) The participating team will be responsible for removal of their sets / properties etc. immediately after the completion of their performance.
(8) Judgment will be based on the basis of Rhythm, Formation, Expression, Costumes, Make-up, Sets on Overall Effect.
(9) Time for sets/ Instruments setting is maximum 5 minutes.

(b) Classical Dance (Indian)

(1) Each Institute can send only one entry.
(2) The classical dance can be from any of the approved schools of dance. Such as Kathak, Kathakali, Bharat Natyam, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohinittam, Odissi etc.
(3) Participant will be allowed up to 15 minutes including time for preparation. Maximum three accompanists are permissible.
(4) Judgment will be based on the qualities like Tal, Technique, Rhythm, Abhinaya or Expression, Costumes, Footwork and general impression etc.
(5) Three copies of a brief note on the description of dance story involved in it, if any, and of the accompanying song, with its meaning in Hindi or English must be submitted at the time of registration.

3. LITERARY EVENTS

(a) Quiz

(1) Each Institute can send a team of three persons.
(2) There will be a written preliminary round and teams will be elected for the final.
(3) Finals will be oral with audio- visual questions.
(4) The Specific rules regarding evaluation procedure, time to reply a particular answer and the type of round will be given before the actual start of the competition.

(b) Elocution:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one speaker.
(2) Medium of expression will be Hindi or English.
(3) Each speaker will be allowed to speak for maximum five minutes in the Zonal Festival and 10 minutes in the National Festival.
(4) Subject / Topic of Elocution will be announced in the managers meeting.
(5) The performance will be judged in one language.
(6) The item shall be prose or poetry and not song.
(7) The sequence of speakers will be decided by a draw of lots.

(c) Debate:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by the two debators, one will speak FOR, While another will speak AGAINST the motion.
(2) Medium of expression will be Hindi or English.
(3) Topic of Debater will be announced 24 hours in advance.
(4) Each debater will be allowed to speak for maximum five minutes in the Zonal Festival and 10 minutes in the National Festival.
(5) The competitor from each Institute will speak FOR and AGAINST the motion. Paper reading is not allowed.

4. THEATRE

(a) One-Act-Play:

(1) Only one entry shall be accepted from each Institution.
(2) The duration of the play should not exceed 30 minutes.
(3) Time will be counted as soon as the signal is given or the team starts giving introduction, whichever is earlier. Empty stage to empty stage shall be followed strictly. For stage setting and removal of set and properties, up to 10 minutes will be given after taking charge of the stage.
(4) The number of participants should not exceed nine and the maximum number of accompanists should not exceed three. The participating team shall bring their own set/ stage property, make up material etc. Light and general property such as ordinary furniture may be provided on advance information.
(5) Participants may speak in Hindi, English or any regional language of India. In case, the language is a regional one, the synopsis of the play with translation in, English or Hindi must be submitted to the In-charge of the competition on the day of registration.
(6) The participating team must report to the In charge of the competition at least two hours before the presentation of the play.
(7) Judgment will most likely be based on the qualities of the play like theme, work on acting, stage craft, design and general impression etc.
(8) Decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding upon all.
(9) Accompanists will either speak from the background or will play upon musical Instruments for background music. They shall not appear on the stage.

(b) Skit:

(1) Only one team per institute will be allowed.
(2) Maximum number of six participants are allowed to participate in this item.
(3) Maximum time allotted for each team is 10 minutes.
(4) Use of make-up, drapery and background music is allowed. No personal remarks, aspersions, character assassination etc. is allowed.
(5) Participating team should submit three copies of the synopsis of the theme of Skit, alongwith language of presentation (Hindi or English) on the day of registration.
(6) The item will be Judged basically on the qualities like theme, work on acting, stage craft, design and general impression.
(7) Vulgarity or bitter insinuations in presentation should be avoided. Only innocent satire or humour is expected.

(c) Mime:

(1) Only one entry per institute will be entertained.
(2) Maximum number of six participants are allowed to participate in this item.
(3) Judgment will most likely be based on the qualities like idea, creativity of presentation, use of make-up, music and general impression.
(4) Duration of performance shall be maximum of 5 minutes.

(d) Mimicry:

(1) Each student artist shall be given 5 minutes item both in the Zonal and Inter Zonal Festivals.
(2) Participants may mimic sound of machines and speeches of will know persons etc. including film personalities.
(3) Only one entry.
(4) Marking will be based on:

(i) Skill imitating.
(ii) Variety of sound and voices imitate.
(iii) Presentation.

5. FINE ARTS

(a) On the Spot Painting:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one participant.
(2) Item will be conducted on the spot and participants will be requested to do painting on the subject given by the In charge (s) of the competition.
(3) Duration will not be more than 2 hours 30 minutes.
(4) Size of the painting will be half imperial size drawing paper i.e. 22 inches X 15 inches.
(5) Painting can be done in oil, water, poster or pastel colours.
(6) Candidate shall bring their own material like brushes, paints etc. Only the paper/ sheet will be provided by the host institute.

(b) Collage:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one participant.
(2) Item will be conducted on the spot on the given topic / subject, sheet size 22” X 15”.
(3) Duration will not be more than 2 hours 30 minutes.
(4) Participants shall bring their own scissors, pasting and other material required for the contest.
(5) Collage has to be prepared from old magazines. The host University will provide the drawing paper of the size 22” X 15”.

(c) Poster Making:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one participant.
(2) Item will be conducted on the spot and the participants will be requested to do poster making on the subject / topic / theme given by the In- charge of the competition.
(3) Duration will not be more than 2 hours 30 minutes.
(4) Participants shall bring their own material. Only the Drawing paper/ Sheet 22” x 15” will be provided by the organizers.

(d) Clay Modeling:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one participant.
(2) Item will be conducted on the spot.
(3) Duration will not be more than 2 hours 30 minutes.
(4) Topics/ size and other specific rules shall be announced on the spot.
(5) Clay shall be provided by the host institute.

(e) Cartooning:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one participant.
(2) Item will be conducted on the spot on the given subject/ idea.
(3) Duration will not be more than 2 hours 30 minutes.
(4) Participants shall bring their own material. Only the Drawing paper 22” x 15” will be provided by the host University.

(f) Rangoli:

(1) Each Institute will be represented by one participant.
(2) Duration will not be more than 2 hours 30 minutes.

Participants shall bring their own material. This art is know differently in various regions such as Mandna, Alpana, Alekhan, Kolam, Rangoli, etc. For this the medium and form for expression can be free hand, pictorial and descriptive

(3) Only one medium shall be used – Poster Colours or Flower Petals or Saw- dust or Pulses or Rice without pasting.
(4) The Participants shall have to prepare a rangoli within the space provided by the organizers.

(g) Spot Photography:

1. A college/Institution can send one participant.
2. The participant has to bring his/her own digital camera.
3. The digital camera should have a memory card which will be formatted by the judges before the commencement of the contest.
4. The time limit will be 2.30 hours.
5. The participant has to capture 5 photographs on the theme announced on the spot by the judges.
6. No mixing, matching or morphing of photographs will be permitted.
7. Software such as Photoshop etc. for enhancing images not permitted.
8. The organizers will have all rights for the use of these pictures as and when they deem fit.
9. Digital images are evaluated on the basis of (I) IMPACT, (II) COMPOSITION. (III) TECHNICAL QUALITY, and (IV) SUITABILITY for the specific theme.
10. The additional instructions will be announced on the spot.

(h) Installation:

Install or create an atmosphere related with the subject or title of the installation. The size of the installation should be 5'x5'x5' maximum.
1. Participants can use all the material which they use in other art compositions like cartooning, painting, rangoli,poster, collage and clay modeling.
2. Participants can use waste material also which is available in the surroundings or can take any material from outside also.
3. Participants are not allowed to use any already composed images or forms available in the market. They should compose or create their own image with the raw material.
4. This is a group activity as four (4) participants can participate but they will create only one installation whose size must not be bigger than 5'x'5'x5'.

(i) Mehandi:

1. The due credit will be given on originality, creativity, decorative art with aesthetic sense.
2. Use of hand print, any kind of mold and any kind of decorative material is not allowed.
3. The participant has to bring its own Mehendi and other materials required for it.
4. The total duration for completing the painting shall not exceed 2½ hours.
5. The Mehendi must be extended to the palmer side forearm with minimum six inch length.
6. The participant has to draw the Mehendi on palmer side of both hands of the model. The model should be the student of the same university.
7. Each participating institute/university can depute only 1 student participant.

JUDGEMENT AND APPEALS

The participants are requested to carefully study the rules and regulations for the various events, given in AIU HandBook of UNIFESTs. The decision of the judges appointed for different events shall be final. It is expected that their judgment will be respected. In case of any dissatisfaction, the matter may be referred to the Jury of Appeals. The protest, if any, should be lodged with the Observer of the Competition within one hour of the end of the competition. No protest shall be entertained on matters regarding judgment. Protests can be entertained on matters relating to violation of rules or improper conduct of the contest. There will be a protest fee of Rs.200/- only. This fee will not be refunded unless the protest has been upheld by the Jury of Appeals. No appeal shall lie against the decision of the Jury of Appeals.

IMPORTANT

The participants are requested to study the rules and regulations for the various events give above. The decision of the Judges appointed for different events shall be final and binding upon all.

Association of Indian Universities

A. ELIGIBILITY RULES

1. Only bonafide, full time student, who is enrolled for a degree or post graduate degree or diploma course which is of a minimum duration of one academic year and whose examination is conducted by the University subsequent to passing the 12th class examination.

1.1 Students of open Universities shall be considered to be bonafide students and shall be eligible to participate provided they fulfill other condition. However students enrolled in correspondence course in Institute / Centres of Universities casual students external students and students pursuing bridge course shall not be eligible.

2. All students for participating in the Inter University Youth Cultural Activities shall fulfill the following conditions:

a. Not more than 7 years have elapsed since a student passed the examination qualifying him/her for first admission to a degree or diploma course of a University of college affiliated to a University.

b. Only students, who are less than 25 years of age can participate.

c. Further, students can participate for one year more than the normal length of the academic programme which he / she is following.

3. A student employed on full time basis shall not be eligible to participate.

4. A student shall not be allowed to represent more than one University during a single academic year.

5. Provisional admission to a course of a University or college shall not make the student eligible to represent the University in the Inter University Youth Cultural Activities.

6. In case of a student migrating from one University to another his / her migration case will be considered eligible only after his / her admission in the new University is regularized and he/she is admitted as a bonafide student by the new University.

B. EXPLANATION:

1. For the purpose of computing years of eligibility one year will cover means the academic year in which the cultural activity is held irrespective of whether the students result is declared or not. It will normally be extended from June / July of one year to 12 calendar months to the next year.

2. The restriction of participation in Inter University Youth Cultural Activities to a period of one year more than the length/ duration of academic course means that he students pursuing a three year degree programme ( i.e B.A, B.Sc., B.Com., etc.) can participate for four years, while a student pursuing four year programme ( i.e B.E., B.Tech. etc.) can participate for five years.

C. DISQUALIFICATION FOR VIOLATION OF ELIGIBILITY RULES:

1. Any disqualification of a participant on ground of ineligibility will result in the automatic scratching of the contingent for that academic year. The contingent shall also be debarred from participating in the Youth Cultural activities to be held in the following years.

2. A Participant qualified on the grounds of ineligibility shall not be permitted to participate in Inter – University Youth Cultural Activities in the next year.

Strength of Contingent

Strength of Contingent: Maximum 40 per University

Note: Accompanists would preferably be the students, who will be given participation certificates. However, outsiders may be allowed if suitable students are not available. At the most 8, outsider accompanists are allowed, who will be included in the contingent of 42. A student, who has participated in Solo events of the I U National Youth Festival for Four years, would not be permitted to participate in the UNIFESTS.    Participating universities are strongly requested not to bring an extra person. No extra person shall be entertained at any cost.

Contingent Incharge:

Participating University shall send a maximum of two persons as contingent Incharge, who will maintain a liaison with the organizing committee of the host University. Lady contingent leader is essential for girl participants. Officials will be included in the contingent of 42

Identity Card:

Identity Cards with photographs signed by the appropriate authorities by the respective University should be carried by the participants.

University Flags & Trophies:

The contingent leader shall have to deposit his/her two University flags with the host University. Last year winners and runners shall bring the trophies with them.

Travelling Expenses:

The participating University will have to bear the traveling expenses. University may avail of Railway concession from, if they desire, as festivals, are a part of the National Integration camp scheme.

Food:

Food shall be provided by the Host University.

Boarding & Lodging :

Free board and lodging would be provided to the participating teams during the Inter Zonal and National Youth Festivals. Participating troupes from the Universities could be housed as guests in students hostels, utilizing common rooms. verandahs, etc..

Festival Committee :

The host University would form various sub-committees to smoothen the conduct of the conduct of the Festival which would function under a standing committee.

The sub-committees may include Reception, Transport, Infrastructure Programme, Publicity, Inaugural/Valedictory. There would also be a control room to control the festival activities.

Clothing :

It is advised that sufficient warm bedding, blankets, woolen clothes, medicines and locks etc. should be brought by the contingent. The participant and officials are advised to get inoculated against cholera and typhoid.

Discipline :

If the behavior of any contingent is found contrary to the objectives of the festivals the host University may take suitable action against members concerned and an individual / team be debarred from participation in the future youth festivals for three years under intimation to AIU.

As far as possible, students shall be involved in the organization and management of the festivals.

No official or any member University shall go to press on any controversial issue. The consumption of liquor, Eve Teasing, influencing the adjudicators, indecent behavior inside the campus and venue is strictly prohibited. Those violating this clause shall be liable to disciplinary action which may be to the extent of debarring the concerned University Team Official from participation in the Inter University Youth Activities for a period as may be determined by the AIU Cultural Committee.

In order to have creativity, the Cultural Contingents are requested to present new Cultural items and not to repeat the same, which they presented in the preceding year.

Stamp Size Photos :

Two stamp photographs of each participant, accompanists and official delegates are required to be sent to the host University in advance.

Other Rules:

1. A cultural Procession/ March past of participating Universities shall be organized on inaugural day before the formal inaugural ceremony. Participating Teams are required to bring their flags/ placards for this event.
2.Participating teams are also advised to bring their Local / Regional Costumes for the purpose of reflecting their culture in cultural Procession/ March past
3.Participating Teams are also required to bring banner of their University.
4.Participating Universities are informed that the use of fireworks/ arms is strictly prohibited. However, if it is unavoidable for cultural performance, their imitation may be used with the prior permission of the organizing committee.
5.Recorded music/ audio cassettes are not permitted during the Folk/ Tribal, Creative Dance and Classical dance.
6.A sum of Rs.1000/- refundable caution money shall be deposited by each team at the time of Registration. The cost of any loss of stores/ damage to the property issued but not returned shall be deducted out of it

For further queries please mail at youthaffairs@aiu.ac.in