
About Graphic Era Hill University
Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, stands as a distinguished institution of higher learning committed to academic excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership. Located in the serene and intellectually vibrant environment of Dehradun, the University fosters a dynamic academic ecosystem that integrates theory with practice, research with reflection, and knowledge with social responsibility.
With a wide spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines, the University emphasizes interdisciplinary engagement, analytical reasoning, and innovation-driven learning. Through seminars, national conferences, academic competitions, and research initiatives, Graphic Era Hill University cultivates a culture of inquiry, dialogue, and intellectual leadership.
About the School of Law
The School of Law at Graphic Era Hill University is dedicated to cultivating legally proficient, ethically grounded, and socially responsive scholars. Legal education demands more than doctrinal knowledge; it requires clarity of expression, analytical precision, persuasive reasoning, and constitutional awareness.
The School actively promotes platforms that strengthen argumentation, academic writing, and public discourse. Through youth parliaments, academic symposia, workshops, moot courts, and intellectual competitions, the School continuously encourages students to engage critically with legal principles and contemporary challenges.
Intellectus 2026 embodies this pedagogical vision by providing a structured and inclusive forum where intellect meets responsibility.
About the Event
Intellectus 2026 – Minds in Motion is a National-Level Hybrid Academic Conclave organized by the School of Law (Debate Society), Graphic Era Hill University. It is conceived as a national platform dedicated to the celebration of disciplined thought and articulate expression.
The term “Intellectus” signifies the human capacity to reflect, reason, interpret, and respond with depth and discernment. This conclave is not merely an academic competition; it seeks to nurture confident speakers, analytical thinkers, and responsible citizens prepared to engage meaningfully with constitutional values and contemporary challenges.
Civilizations endure not merely through institutions but through ideas. Democracies flourish not through silence but through informed, reasoned, and responsible discourse. In contemporary times—marked by accelerated information flows and increasingly polarized narratives—the need for structured intellectual engagement has become more urgent than ever.
The conclave integrates three core dimensions of academic development:
i. Oratory Competition
• Stage I – Declamation (Online) – 18th March, 2026
• Stage II – Debate (Offline) – 25th March, 2026
• Stage III – Extempore (Offline)- 25th March, 2026
Stage I Topic:
“AI in Education: A Digital Messiah or a Mechanical Menace?”
ii. Quiz Competition
iii. On-the-Spot Essay Writing
Eligibility & Participation
• The competition is open to students across India.
• School Students: Enrolled in Class X and above.
• College Students: Bonafide undergraduate and postgraduate students of recognized institutions.
• Participants may register for only one category: Oratory, Quiz, or Essay Writing.
• A valid institutional ID is mandatory.
• Participants must strictly adhere to all rules, timelines, and the code of conduct.
• The decision of the Judges and the Organising Committee shall be final and binding.
Registration Deadline
17 March 2026 | 06:00 PM (IST)
Registration Fees
• Oratory Competition:
₹500 (External Participants) | ₹300 (Graphic Era Students)
• Quiz Competition & On-the-Spot Essay Writing:
₹300 (External Participants) | ₹200 (Graphic Era Students)
Registration Details
Registration shall be conducted online through the following Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13_MEY4TZuF6gDy2QjJIzkHYaLNuUicxd_VbRxWYdd6o/edit?chromeless=1
Account Details for Payment
Beneficiary Name: Graphic Era Hill University A/C Research & Development
Bank Name: Axis Bank
Branch: Saharanpur Road, Dehradun
IFSC Code: UTIB0002959
Account Number: 920010040627250
Branch Address:
C-1498, Saharanpur Road
Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001
Awards & Recognition
Winners across all categories shall be honoured with:
• Exciting Prizes
• Cash Awards
• Certificates of Achievement
• Trophies
All registered participants shall receive Certificates of Participation.
Meals will be provided to all participants attending the offline rounds.
Contact Information
For queries, kindly contact the Student Organising Committee or the Faculty Coordinator.
Payment and Registration-related Queries:
Faculty Coordinator:
Ms. Manisha Melkani – 7302287887
Student Organising Committee:
Ms. Simran Kumari – 8340272966
Ms. Lucky Rawat – 7906130868

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