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About The Debating Society (DebSoc)

The Debating Society of Graphic Era Deemed to be University (DebSoc), established in 2019, exemplifies the pursuit of intellectual excellence through structured dialogue and eloquent expression. Debating develops critical thinking, clear expression of ideas, and confidence.

Since its inception, DebSoc has organized a range of National, Inter-University, and IntraUniversity events, including Word War (National Debating League), Baat-cheet (Bilingual Speech Series), Charcha & Vitark (Group Discussions), Spellathon (Spelling Competition), Debathon & Aarambh (Flagship Debating Events), Mock Parliaments, Interviews & Workshops, and Society Interaction Meetings.

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Vision

DebSoc envisions a community where individuals confidently represent themselves at national conferences and beyond, supported by speech and debate programs that nurture communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

Mission

  • Enable students to articulate technical and academic knowledge effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Prepare students for interviews, conferences, and day-to-day interactions through public discourse.

The society further aims to strengthen public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking skills through practice and competitions; promote awareness of current affairs and global issues; facilitate networking with professionals and alumni in public speaking and advocacy; and host debates, workshops, and seminars to encourage intellectual engagement and community involvement.

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The Quizzing Community: A DebSoc initiative

Launched as a parallel initiative to DebSoc on February 28, 2025, the Quizzing Community (QuizCom) aims to bolster all quizzing endeavors in the university.

QuizCom has collaborated on key events, including Debathon 2.0, Aarambh, and Saajhi Virasat, enhancing intellectual depth and showcasing commitment to providing a platform to students to test their wit, focus and determination.

It provides a dedicated area for sharp minds to excel in quizzing, promotes campus-wide enthusiasm for knowledge-based competitions, and cultivates rapid recall, analytical thinking, and teamwork, skills central to DebSoc's mission.

Events

The Debating Society’s flagship events showcase intellectual rigor, public speaking prowess, and community engagement. All events were held at the university's Silver Jubilee Convention Centre, attended by dignitaries, and designed to intellectually stimulate students.

The three primary events of the society are Debathon, Spellathon, and Aarambh, which have drawn participants from multiple institutions. Following is an overview of the events

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Debathon (March 9-10, 2024)

The inaugural edition featured a book discussion with renowned author Mrs. Gita Shree, the PariCharcha panel discussion, a KBC-themed Fast Facts Frenzy Quiz, and a cultural evening.

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Spellathon (November 30 & December 2, 2024)

This inter-institutional spelling competition tested participants' vocabulary, focus, and determination.

Debathon 2.0 (April 5 & 7, 2025)

Highlights included Charcha (public speaking on critical and SDG-related issues), the KBCthemed Kaun Banega Debathon Winner quiz, and cultural performances.

Aarambh (August 23 & 25, 2025)

The event comprised an interactive confidence-boosting workshop, Word War 4.0 (contemporary debate), Aarambh Quiz Championship, and a panel discussion on the three-language formula.

These events undoubtedly continue to elevate discourse at Graphic Era (Deemed to be University). They foster enduring skills in communication and critical analysis among participants.

Working Committee

The Debating Society’s working committee compromises of esteemed faculty coordinators and dynamic student leaders. The structure ensures seamless collaboration across all society initiatives.

Dr. Bharti Sharma

Faculty Coordinators

Dr. Shabaaz Begum JP

Faculty Coordinators

Kavya Gupta

Advisor-in-Chief

Raghav Sharma

President

Diya Jalan

Vice Presidents

Siddhi Gupta

Vice Presidents

Armaan Gill

Convenor

Tanvi Sachdeva

Executive Member

Shubhi Tiwari

General Secretary

Angel Sagar

Joint Secretary

Ajitpal Singh

Technical Head

Sarthak Tyagi

Head of Logistics

M A Santos

Advisory committee

Kavya Gupta

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Major Highlights (Past Year)

The Debating Society marked the past year with key events that sharpened debating skills and sparked engaging discussions. These initiatives provided students a dynamic platform to hone public speaking and critical analysis skills.
Event Name Dates Venue Highlights
Vitark 2.0 February 22, 2025 LT 12 Insightful Group Discussion session to voice perspectives and promote constructive dialogue.
Debathon 2.0 April 5 & 7, 2025 Silver Jubilee Convention Centre Charcha - Public speaking on SDG issues, KBC-themed quiz, and cultural performances.
Induction July 30–August 2, 2025 Lecture halls & Silver Jubilee Convention Centre Introduced the club to new students, showcasing activities and opportunities through interactive sessions.
Aarambh August 23 & 25, 2025 Silver Jubilee Convention Centre Informative workshop, Word War 4.0 - Debate, Quiz Championship, and Three-language Formula Panel.
Membership Drive September 10, 2025 CSIT Seminar Hall Recruited new members via auditions to build the core team, evaluating public speaking potential and determination.
Baatcheet 6.0 October 4, 2025 CSIT Seminar Hall Bilingual speeches on "Economic Self-Reliance vs. Globalisation: Can Gandhian principles guide modern development?"
Vitark 3.0 January 30, 2026 CSIT Seminar Hall Competitive Group Discussion on contemporary issues to hone structured debate skills.

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