CBSE NCERT EDUCATION TEACHERS

1. Aarohana: 2023-24
WHERE TALENT MEETS INTELLECT

2. We are delighted to extend an invitation to your esteemed
institution to participate in the upcoming
Aarohana 2023-24
an electrifying interschool competition that promises to be a
celebration of knowledge, talent, and teamwork.
Date: 16-12-2023
Venue: GURUKUL HIGH SCHOOL

3. Why Aarohana?
A Platform for Brilliance: Aarohana provides an unparalleled platform for students to
showcase their talents, be it in academics, arts, or leadership skills.
Inspiring Challenges: The competition is designed to present students with stimulating
challenges that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Networking and Friendship: Beyond the competition, participants will have the
opportunity to forge new friendships, exchange ideas, and build a network with like-
minded individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Prizes and Recognition: Exceptional performances will be duly rewarded with prizes and
certificates, offering participants the chance to be recognized for their hard work and
dedication.

4. How to Register?
Join us in making Aarohana an unforgettable event! Together, let's foster a spirit of healthy
competition, camaraderie, and a commitment to excellence.
We eagerly anticipate the enthusiastic participation of your school in Aarohana.
Aarohana comprises competitions for students of Grade VI to XII
Registration will be open from 1st December 2023 to 10th December 2023
To register your school for Aarohana, please fill in the details in the registration form
(attached) and send us the scanned copy to gurukul.aarohana@gmail.com
OR
Complete the Google form using the QR code in the registration form
and follow the simple registration process.
The deadline for registration is 10th December 2023. No entries of any students will be
accepted after the last date
Only the registered participants can take part in the events.

5. Contact us
For any queries or assistance, our dedicated organizing team can be reached at
Mrs. Jisha V - 9538476692
OR
Mrs. Bindu George - 7483344645
For any queries please contact us on our
Email: gurukul.aarohana@gmail.com
OR
School number: 080 28436048/7795308679 during
School working hours i.e. 8:30am to 4pm.

6. General guidelines
• Reporting time is 8:30 am
• The inaugural function will be at 9 am
• All events will begin at 9:30 am
• Participants are free to register their entry for all the events
• The School can send a maximum of 2 participants (individual events) or 2 teams
(group events)
• Repetition of students is not allowed for any of the events.
Participants -
• Be present 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the event.
• Should bring their lunch
• Should bring required materials for the respective events
• Should be accompanied by two teachers with school identity card.
• The participating students are requested to follow the guidelines given in each
event to quality for the competition.

7. Event rules
• Results of all the competitions will be declared on the same day.
• Participants will receive participation certificate.
• Overall trophy will be awarded to the school that gets first place in total
points.
• The competition will be evaluated by a judging panel (consisting of 2
members) selected by the competition committee.
• The decisions taken by the judging panel will be considered as final.
• Any complaint about the competition item shall be accepted through the
official school representative only.
• The medium of the competitions will be English/Hindi/Kannada, unless
otherwise specified.

8. Event Glossary
"True intelligence requires
fabulous imagination."
"Artworks that speak a
million words"
“Dream. Create. Inspire”
01
03
02
04
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Knowledge & Intellect
Innovation & Design
“Step into the spotlight and
create your own magic”

9. Standard
VI,VII & VIII

10. Event Overview
1. Performing Arts
a. Tap the rap - Individual Event
b. Boulevard Play - Group Event
2. Visual Arts
a. Fresco - the canvas - Individual Event
b. Arcadian Market - Group Event
3. Innovation and Design
a. Regalia – Individual Event
b. Master Chef – Khana Khazana – Group Event
4. Knowledge / Intellectual
a. Riddle a fiddle - Individual Event
b. Infographics – Group Event

11. Performing Arts
01
Standard VI, VII & VIII

12. Tap the Rap
(Rap Song Competition)
THEME: Colours of Life
RULES FOR RAP SONG:
• Two entry per School.
• The participant must write an original rap verse/song based on the mentioned topic.
• The performance must not exceed 4 minutes.
• Artists must bring their own beat to which they will rap.
• The host School shall provide a microphone, a speaker, and cables that are
required.
• Decisions of Judges shall be final and binding on all teams and no objections shall
be entertained.
• The artist must not employ any explicit words in his/her lyrics. Usage of offensive
language, slurs etc is strictly prohibited.
• The rap must either be in Hindi, Kannada or English.
.

13. Marking criteria
Lyrics
Sense of groove and rhythm
Performance
Stage presence
Synergy between the beat, the lyrics and the performance

14. Boulevard Play
(Street Play)
THEME: Struggles of Life
RULES FOR STREET PLAY:
• Time Limit: Teams should restrict their play in 8 mins (6+2) time.
• 6 mins: Warning Bell
• 8 mins: Final Bell
• Teams exceeding the 8 mins final bell will attract negative marks.
• The teams may use English, Kannada or Hindi language for the play.
• Two entry per School.
• 8-10 members per team are allowed.
• Use of mikes and make up is strictly not allowed.
• No props will be provided. Hired props are not allowed.
• Decision of the Judges will be final and binding.
• Kindly refrain from using offensive language.
• Use of fire/ water/ smoke machines on the performing ground (or anywhere in its
vicinity) is strictly prohibited.

15. Marking criteria
Creativity
Humour
Clarity of Message
Costume / Dressing/Props
Team Work

16. Knowledge &
Intellect
02
Standard VI, VII & VIII

17. Riddle a fiddle
(Sudoku)
THEME: Math magic
RULES FOR SUDOKU:
• Two entry per School.
• Standard 9x9 Sudoku grids will be used.
• The Sudoku competition will consist of two rounds.
• Participants must adhere to the time limit specified for each puzzle or round.
• Each round will feature puzzles of varying difficulty levels.
• In the event of a tie, tie-breaker rules will be applied.
• Any form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification.
• Electronic devices, including calculators, are not allowed during the competition.

18. Marking criteria
Speed
Accuracy

19. Infographics
(Digital Poster Making)
THEME: Sustainable Future
RULES FOR DIGITAL POSTER MAKING:
• Two entry per School.
• Each team should have 2 contestants
• Contestants will be given 45min to complete the design
• The poster must be in landscape layout
• The poster must be related to the given theme
• Any art work which is original in design will be more entertained more than the clip
art and downloaded images. Be more creative in designing the poster, show the
ability to be inventive and creative
.

20. Marking criteria
Creativity
Neatness
Layout and Design
Colour combination
Catchy Title

21. Visual Arts
03
Standard VI, VII & VIII

22. Arcadian Market
(Rural products with modern touch)
THEME: Rustic modernity
RULES FOR RURAL PRODUCTS WITH MODERN TOUCH:
• Each school is permitted to field two teams, which should consist of two
participants.
• The required materials should be carried by the participants.
• Decisions of Judges shall be final and binding on all teams and no objections shall
be entertained.
• All artworks must be done on the spot and must be completed within the allotted
time of (60+10 minutes)

23. Marking criteria
Concept and design
Creativity
Visual impact
Originality
Presentation

24. Fresco - the canvas
(Poster Making)
THEME: Mystery of life
RULES FOR POSTER MAKING:
 Two entries per school.
 Each participant should submit ONE entry only.
 The poster must illustrate, interpret and emphasize the theme
 All artworks must be done on the spot and must be completed within the allotted
time of one hour.
 The poster must be done in free hand using the following materials (to be provided
by contestant):
 ¼ size illustration board pencils oil pastel marker
 White or coloured Cartolina paper will be used by the participants
 All entries must be pre-numbered. No other identifying marks will be allowed to
appear in the artwork.

25. Marking criteria
Overall appearance
Organization & flow
Clarity of content
Quality of poster presentation

26. Innovation &
Design
04
Standard VI, VII & VIII

27. Regalia
(Fancy Dress Competition)
THEME: Best out of waste
RULES FOR FANCY DRESS:
• Two entries per school
• No face covering masks are allowed.
• Sound tracks may be used.
• Sounds relating to expressions and gestures are allowed.
• Minimum stay on stage is 1 minute.
• No static postures are allowed. The participants need to walk the ramp in their
costumes. Final round will include an interview session with the Judges.

28. Marking criteria
Originality
Craftsmanship
Novelty
Theme adherence
Stylistic consistency

29. Master Chef-Khana Khazana
(Cooking without fire)
THEME: Tricolour salad with calorie count
RULES FOR COOKING WITHOUT FIRE:
• Two entries per school
• Participants should not bring any pre-cooked items.
• Two members should be in a team to participate in the event.
• Participants are supposed to display a chart having the name, ingredients and calorie count
each dish they have prepared.
• All the items required for cooking should be brought by the participants themselves, including
water
• Only working table will be provided.
• Dishes should be purely vegetarian.
• Participants should not bring any cut, chopped or grated raw materials. They should process it
on the spot within allotted time.
• Participants can bring non-electric equipment like mixer, chopper, juicer, grater etc.,
• The evaluation will be based on the taste of the dish, nutritional level, cleanliness and
presentation, unique name of the dish.
• Duration will be 60+10 minutes

30. Marking criteria
Nutritional value of the ingredients used
Adherence to time limit
Clean and neat method of working
Creativity & innovativeness
Presentation & confidence in narration.

31. Standard
IX,X,XI & XII

32. Event Overview
1. Performing Arts
a. Healing laughter – Individual Event
b. Beat Blasters – Group Event
2. Visual Arts
a. Colour Symphony - Individual Event
b. Magic the Merchandise – Group Event
3. Innovation and Design
a. Tasty Bites – Individual Event
b. Creative Brain Buzz - Group Event
4. Knowledge / Intellectual
a. Quote my verse – Individual Event
b. Binary blitz – Group Event

33. Performing Arts
01
Standard IX,X,XI & XII

34. Beat Blasters
(Group Dance Competition)
THEME: Shades of Life
RULES FOR GROUP DANCE:
• Two entries per school.
• Participants should bring their own costume & props. Hired costume is not allowed.
• Time limit is 5-6 minutes for each performance. Negative marking for exceeding
the time limit.
• Each team may have 6-8 members.
• Choice of songs is open to the participants according to the theme.
• The participants are requested to bring the song in pen drive to avoid technical
disturbance.
• No props will be provided by the host.
• Dance performance should not convey any indecent gestures.
• Green room would be given for changing purpose.

35. Marking criteria
Costume and presentation.
Artistic Potential.
Choreography (technical nuances)
Selection of the music piece.
Overall, Clarity and Impact

36. Healing Laughter
(Stand-up comedy)
THEME: Humours of Life
RULES FOR STAND_UP COMEDY:
• Two entry per school.
• It is an Individual event competition.
• Time limit is 4-5 Minutes.
• No participant can point out any individual or religion in any way, and any dual
meaning, obscene content is strictly not allowed.
• Negative marking for exceeding time limit.

37. Marking criteria
Stage Persona
Creative Material- Original jokes
Crowd Reaction
Memorization of Lines- Jokes not forgotten or stumbled
over, no notes on stage
Professionalism

38. Knowledge &
Intellect
02
Standard IX,X,XI & XII

39. Quote my Verse
(Poetry Contest)
THEME: Passions of life
RULES FOR POETRY WRITING:
• Two entry per school.
• Participants should carry required stationary items except paper.
• Theme Exploration: Understand the theme of the competition thoroughly.
Brainstorm the given set of words and explore various angles to approach the
theme. Words will be given on the spot.

40. Marking criteria
Originality
Clarity and Creativity
Emotional Depth
Syntax
• Adherence with the time limit

41. Binary Blitz
(Cracking the binary code)
THEME: Unleash Your Digital Potential
RULES FOR BINARY BLITZ:
• Two entry per school.
• Contestants will be given 45 minutes of time
• Observe the binary numbers given in the question
• Observe the given examples and try to analyze the pattern or sequences it follows
• Figure out the logic and follow the same

42. Marking criteria
Adhere with the time
Logical thinking
Applicability
Problem solving
Overall Presentation

43. Visual Arts
03
Standard IX,X,XI & XII

44. Magic the merchandise
(Business Plan - Shark Tank)
THEME: Sell your product
RULES FOR BUSINESS PLAN:
• Two entry per school
• Team should consist of five to six participants
• The required materials should be carried by the participants.
• Participants are required to provide a comprehensive of their business plan,
covering the following plan:
o Introduction of the team & specification of the plan
o Budget
o Advertisement
o Promotion
• All artworks must be done on the spot and must be completed within the allotted
time of (60+10 minutes)

45. Marking criteria
Concept and design
Creativity
Visual impact
Originality
Presentation

46. Colour Symphony
(Rangoli Competition)
THEME: Peace and harmony
RULES FOR POSTER MAKING:
 Two entry per school
 Duration for the event is 60 minutes.
 Participants must carry RANGOLI POWDER for the event. Other materials like grain,
flowers are not allowed.
 Prior preparation is not allowed.
 Rangoli art should be of 2 ft x 2 ft max
 There will be only one round of competition

47. Marking criteria
Innovation
Design
Colour combination
Neatness
Relevance to the theme

48. Innovation &
Design
04
Standard IX,X,XI & XII

49. Creative Brain Buzz
(Working model making)
THEME: Biodegradable working models
RULES FOR WORKING MODEL MAKING:
• Two entry per school
• The key concept in the project is the inventor’s own innovation, own thought, own
invention.
• Participants should show resourcefulness, design creativity and unique use of
equipment and construction of project
• Students understand the extensions and applications that the model allows
• Students can explain how their model resembles the real product in all its
complexities.
• All expected components are present and clear, including background research,
materials and procedure (where applicable), main results of the invention
• Chart/Poster: Text is concise and free of grammar and spelling errors.
• References are clearly displayed in proper format.
• If appropriate, technical drawings are included and are neatly drawn.

50. Marking criteria
Creativity and Originality
Application and understanding of the Model Chosen
Model Construction and Visual Appeal
Poster/Chart
Presentation

51. Tasty Bites
(Creating culinary delights)
THEME: Be healthy
RULES FOR CULINARY ART:
• Two entry per school
• Participants should not bring any pre-cooked items.
• Two members should be in a team to participate in the event.
• Participants are supposed to display a chart having the name, ingredients and calorie
count each dish they have prepared.
• All the items required for cooking should be brought by the participants including
water.
• Only working table will be provided.
• Dishes should be purely vegetarian.
• Participants should not bring any cut, chopped or grated raw materials. They should
process it on the spot within allotted time.
• Participants can bring electric / non-electric equipment like induction cook top, mixer,
chopper, juicer, grater etc.,
• The evaluation will be based on the taste of the dish, nutritional level, cleanliness and
presentation, unique name of the dish

52. Marking criteria
Unique dish name
Taste Presentation
Calorie count
Hygiene
Creativity and innovation

53. Thank you!
We look forward to your
esteemed presence
at
Aarohana 2023-24