Secure your spot now!
The countdown begins
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
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.
Participants
0
+
Countries
0
+
Teams
0
+
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
Junior Category (Virtual)
For students in
Grades 9 & 10
Senior Category (Hybrid – Virtual | Semi-finals and Finals at the Vijaybhoomi Campus)
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 Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 12th and 13th September 2026
Quarter Finals Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 19th and 20th September 2026
Semi Final and Final Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 26th and 27th September 2026
Preliminary Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 12th and 13th September 2026
Quarter Finals Round
Mode: Online(Virtual)
- 19th and 20th September 2026
Semi Final and Final Round
Mode: Offline(In-Person)
@Vijayabhoomi Campus
- 2nd and 3rd October 2026
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
Junior and Senior
₹1500 or $20
Register Now
FNF Snapshots
All You Need to Know!
Important Information for All Participants
General Information (Applicable to All Categories)
Competition Format
- The competition will be conducted in the British Parliamentary (BP) Debate Format.
- Each team must consist of two students.
- Teams will compete only within the category for which they are registered.
Participation
- Each participating school or junior college may register a maximum of two teams per category.
- The competition will recognise winners in the following categories:
- Junior & Senior
Mode of Competition
- Junior – entirely online
- Senior – Preliminary rounds upto Quarterfinals (online)
- Selected teams qualifying for Semi-Final and Final would be eligible to participate on campus
Debate Topics
- Debate motions for every round will be announced 24 hours before the scheduled debate.
Online Platform
- All virtual rounds will be conducted through Zoom.
- Participants are advised to download, install, and sign in to Zoom before the competition to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Additional Information for Senior Category Participants Only
The following information applies only to participants registered under the Senior category.
Hybrid Competition
- The Preliminary and Quarter rounds will be conducted online.
- The Semi-finals and Finals will be held on campus at Vijaybhoomi University.
Accompanying Parent/Teacher
- Each participating team (two students) may be accompanied by one teacher or one parent.
Accommodation & Meals
- Vijaybhoomi University will provide meals and shared accommodation on campus for participating students and one accompanying teacher/ guide (per school) during the on-campus rounds.
- Options for accommodation near the campus will also be provided to those who wish to stay nearby
- Accompanying parents, if any, will need to book their accommodation outside the campus. University may assist you with information about the nearby places.
Travel
- Participating teams will be responsible for arranging and bearing the cost of their travel between the point of origin and Karjat railway Station and return.
- Travel between Karjat Railway Station and Vijaybhoomi University will be provided by the University.
We Request All Participants To
- Register under the appropriate category.
- Carefully note the competition format applicable to your category.
- Ensure that both team members are available for all scheduled rounds.
- Familiarise yourselves with the British Parliamentary Debate Format before the competition.
- Check your registered email and official communication channels regularly for announcements, debate motions, and competition updates.
