Verdict - Cognizance 2026
IIT Roorkee
📌 About the Event
Verdict is a British Parliamentary-style debate exploring whether governments should regulate social media to ensure accountability and safety. The competition examines misinformation, data privacy threats, political manipulation, online hate speech, and the broader question of whether Indian media has compromised its role as an independent watchdog of democracy.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: British Parliamentary Debate Competition
- Eligibility:
- Students pursuing an Undergraduate/Master’s Degree in any discipline.
- Team Size:
- 2 members per team
- Effort Level: Medium to High
- Based on structured parliamentary debate format, ranked adjudication, rebuttals, POIs, and multi-round elimination.
- Submission Type:
- Live in-round parliamentary debate (oral presentation format).
📅 Important Dates
Registration – Ongoing
Deadline – March 12, 2026
This contest is part of Cognizance 2026, held on 13th March 2026 – 15th March 2026.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
| Prize Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Prize Pool | ₹20,000 |
📑Problem Statement
📞Point of Contacts
Jitesh Jatawat: +91 7976670331
Harshal: +91 98715 43550