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About For Not For
For Not For (FNF) is Vijaybhoomi University’s flagship international debate competition, bringing together young voices from across the globe to debate pressing issues with clarity, conviction, and respect. Since 2019, it has welcomed 200+ participants from 100+ national and international schools.
Proudly, FNF is India’s first university-led international online high school debate.
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Participation Categories
Junior Category (Virtual)
For students in
Grades 9 & 10
Senior Category (Hybrid- Virtual+on Vijaybhoomi Campus)
For students
in Grades 11 & 12
Junior Category (Virtual)
For students in
Grades 9 & 10
Senior Category (Virtual)
For students
in Grades 11 & 12
Prizes and Recognition
Winner
Goodies worth
Rs. 25,000
Runner-up
Goodies worth
Rs. 12,500
Winner
Goodies worth
Rs. 85,000
Runner-up
Goodies worth
Rs. 45,000
Important Dates
Preliminary and Quarter Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 15th and 16th November 2025
Semi Final and Final Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 22nd and 23rd November 2025
Preliminary and Quarter Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 15th and 16th November 2025
Semi Final and Final Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 22nd and 23rd November 2025
Preliminary and Quarter Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 15th and 16th November 2025
Semi Final and Final Round
Mode: Offline(In-Person)
@Vijayabhoomi Campus
@Vijayabhoomi Campus
- 29th and 30th November 2025
Preliminary and Quarter Finals
- 24th, 25th and 26th October 2025
Semi Final and Final Round
- 8th, 9th November 2025
Last Date to Register
- 15th October 2025
Entry Fees
National- Junior and Senior
₹1,299
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International- Junior and Senior
$40
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Schedule/Itinerary
Itinerary for For Not For (FNF) 2025 (Senior Category- Semi Finalists and Finalists)
Itinerary for For Not For (FNF) 2025 – Senior Category
Day 1 – Friday (28th Nov. 2025)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Till noon/evening | All participants arrive by 7:00 pm |
| 13:00 | Lunch will be served for all incoming participants on campus. |
| 14:00 | Semi-final topic will be shared on WhatsApp group and via email |
| 4:30 – 5:00 pm | Evening snacks |
| 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Ice-Breaking & Horse Riding Workshop for All Participants |
| 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Preparation time |
| 20:00 | Dinner |
Day 2 – Saturday (29th Nov. 2025)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:30 am | Campus visit and mini trek |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Breakfast and registration |
| 9:30 – 11:00 am | Semi-finals (8 teams) – Two tracks: Art Block A and C |
| 11:00 – 12:00 pm | Workshop at FAB Lab |
| 12:00 – 2:30 pm | Declaration of Semi-Final Results and Final Topics, followed by Lunch and Preparation Time for the Finalists (4 Teams) |
| 2:30 – 4:00 pm | Finals |
| 4:00 – 4:30 pm | Snacks and True School of Music setup |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Performance by True School of Music & Announcement of Final Results |
| 8:30 pm onwards | Dinner |
Day 3 – Sunday (30th Nov. 2025)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| After breakfast | Departure of students |
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All You Need to Know!
Important Information for All Participants
For All Categories
- The debate will be conducted entirely online/virtual for all categories except the Senior (National) category
- The competition will follow the British Parliamentary Debating Format.
- Each team must comprise two students.
- Teams shall participate and compete only within their respective categories.
- Each participating school or junior college may enter a maximum of two teams per category.
- There will be two winners from each category: (Total of six winners)
- National: Junior
- National: Senior
- International: Junior & Senior
- Topics will be announced 24 hours before the debate for all rounds
- The debate will be conducted via Zoom. Participants are required to download and sign in to Zoom prior to the competition.
For Senior Category (National) Participants Only
- The debate will be conducted in hybrid mode (Virtual + On-Campus at Vijaybhoomi University).
- Each participating team (two students) may be accompanied by one teacher or parent. The FNF Committee will not be responsible for the stay arrangements of additional members beyond this.
- Accommodation and food will be arranged by Vijaybhoomi University.
- Teams will be responsible for travel expenses between the airport and the university campus (both ways).
- The FNF Committee will assist teams by sharing contact details of local drivers and nearby stay options, in case additional members require separate arrangements.
- Accommodation will be provided on a shared basis (3–4 people per room). No requests for separate accommodation will be entertained
