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Taivas Debate Club, Campus Bootcamp, Grades 5 to 12
IIM Bangalore
Two days on one of the country's most recognised business-school campuses.
- Dates
- 17 and 18 October 2026
- Venue
- IIM Bangalore, Bengaluru
- Fee
- ₹4,499 per student
- days on a university campus
- 2
- sessions, first speech to final debate
- 7
- students a batch
- 20 to 25
- campuses so far
- 7
Photograph of Bengaluru: Moheen Reeyad, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What happens over the two days.
Day 1
- Session 1: Public Speaking
- Session 2: Characterisation
- Session 3: Argumentation
- Session 4: Solo Showcase
Day 2
- Session 5: Rebuttals
- Session 6: Weighing
- Session 7: Motion Preparation and Debate Competition
- Closing Ceremony, parents welcome
It ends with a debate competition and a closing ceremony with parents in the room.
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, both days. Lunch included, casual dress.
- Juniors, Grades 5 to 8: built for first-timers.
- Seniors, Grades 9 to 12: built for competition, with world-affairs motions.
What your child takes home.
- Debater's Handbook, theirs to keep
- Personal feedback report from their coach
- Certificate co-signed by the host debating society, where there is one
- For top speakers: merit certificates, a recommendation letter and a free month of online classes
Quick answers.
Which grades is it for?
By grade. Juniors (Grades 5 to 8) and seniors (Grades 9 to 12) are always in separate batches.
What should my child bring?
Debater's Handbook provided: bring a pen and a water bottle. Lunch provided on both days. Casuals, both days.
Can parents attend?
Yes, at the Closing Ceremony on Day 2, where results and awards are announced.
What if we need to cancel?
Please see our Refund and Cancellation policy.
IIM Bangalore, 17 and 18 October 2026.
Seats are by registration. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp.