SWARA - PULSE & PROSE
Medsicon 2025 Literary & Cultural Showcase
Feelthe rhythm, speak the soul — welcome to SWARA. Where words don’t just speak, they perform. Where stories are not
told, but lived. This is the stage where poetry meets passion and theatre meets truth. SWARA is more than a competition — it’s a space for voices that tremble with emotion, words that cut deep, and performances that echo long after the curtains fall. Whether you stand alone with your verses or unite as a team to bring a skit to life — let your creativity pulse, let your prose flow,and let your art move minds.
This is SWARA — where expression becomes unforgettable.
General guidelines
Participants may choose to participate in either one or both events
Slam Poetry (Individual)
Skit Competition (Team-based)
The topics for both events will be announced well in advance of the conference to allow ample preparation time.
SLAM POETRY
PRELIMINARY ROUND : Entries must be submitted online via a Google Form link that will be shared priorto the conference.
Language:Hindi/English
Time Limit: a video of 4 minutes maximum is allowed, a failure to adhere to the time limit, will lead to negative marking. (minus 1 for every 30 seconds that the participant will exceed the time limit of 4 minutes). It is imperative that it be an original creation, and plagiarism is not allowed. From these, the top 15 performers will be shortlisted forthe final offline round.
FINAL ROUND: Selected participants will perform the same poem they submitted in the preliminary round, in front of a live audience and judging panel.
TimeLimit: Each performance must adhere to the prescribed time limit. 1 mark will be deducted for every 30seconds exceeded.
Audiovisual Enhancement: Participants may use visuals (videos, photos, etc.) and/or background audio, projected during their performance. This is optional, but those who do will receive additional points.
Awards:The top 3 participants will be awarded and felicitated.
SKIT COMPETITION
Time Limit: Each skit must be a maximum of 8 minutes. A penalty of 1 mark per 30seconds will be applied ifthe performance exceeds the time limit.
TeamComposition: Each team must consist of 2 to 5 members.
Originality: All content must be original. Plagiarism or copied content will result in immediate disqualification.
Audiovisual Enhancement: Participants are encouraged to incorporate visual aids (videos, photos, images) and/or background music, which will be played via projector. While this is not mandatory, teams that integrate these components will receive extra points.
Theme: The theme for the skit will be communicated well in advance of the conference.
In the event of an overwhelming number of entries, participants may be asked to submit their scripts, from which the best will be shortlisted for the competition.
Awards: The top 3 teams will be awarded and recognized during the closing ceremony
For further queries, contact –
Monsoon Gupta (+91 81999 46666)
Aryan Gupta (+91 6397700856)
or email us at medsicon.vmmc@gmail.com