About the Dr. DR Singh Memorial British Parliamentary Debate
With the world embracing democracy wholeheartedly, PCTE Group of Institutes is back with Season XV of the enriching Dr. DR Singh Memorial British Parliamentary Debate on 14th and 15th Feb, 2025.
Last year, we welcomed 56 teams representing various institutes from across the country to take part in the esteemed DR Memorial Debate. This gathering celebrated the eloquence of structured discourse and the vibrant exchange of ideas, uniting participants in an intellectual exploration of profound geopolitical and other holistic themes.
We extend a formal invitation to your esteemed institution to participate in India’s premier Inter-varsity British Parliamentary debating championship, an event of unparalleled significance and prominence on the debating circuit.
The British Parliamentary debating format is the official format of the World Universities Debating Championships (WUDC). PCTEwith the active cooperation of LMA (Ludhiana Management Association) pioneered British Parliamentary Debate in the country almost 15 years ago.
About PCTE Group of Institutes
- PCTE has achieved remarkable recognition and acclaim, solidifying its position as a leader in the educational landscape.
- PCTE ranked 3rd in Punjab and 7th in India as a Best Private B-School in the Country, in the Best Value for Money Category.
- Ranked 3rd under best MBA Colleges in Punjab by Business Today- MDRA 2023 Best B School Survey.
- Ranked 57th best BBA college by India Today in its Annual Survey, 2024.
- Ranked 7th best BCA and 6th best Business Management college in Punjab by India Today Magazine in the year 2024
- Ranked 9th best B. Com College in Punjab and 138th best B. Com college in the country by OUTLOOK Magazine in the year 2022
- Declared Best Pharmacy College in the Year 2014 by PTU
- Earned a world record for creating the largest wooden thali
- PCTE was awarded Philip Kotler Award for Management, MALAYSIA
- These accolades underscore PCTE’s commitment to excellence and its multifaceted contributions to academia and beyond.
This event has been a platform for brilliant young minds from across India and neighboring countries to cross (s)words with their counter parts, foster healthy contentions and learn to appreciate diverse flow of ideas and opinions.
Prizes
| 1st Prize | Rs.1,00,000 |
| 2nd Prize | Rs. 25,000 |
| 3rd Prize | Rs. 10,000 |
| Quarter Finalists | Rs. 3000 (to each team) |
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided to students from outside Punjab free of cost within our Hostels.
Note – In case you need to stay longer (Post the event) you will have to make your own arrangements.
Registration
- No registration fee.
- One college can only register one team.
- For universities or groups of institutions a maximum of 2 teams are allowed.
How to Register?
Interested students can register using the link mentioned at the end of this post.
Click here for the debate rules.
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