Antar Mann – Fest Guidelines

Antar Mann

Participant Guidelines

Choose a participant category below to explore the events and their rules.

PG Participants

On-stage and off-stage events

On-Stage • 01

Mental Health Advocates

Individual participation only.
Only 3 participants per institution is permitted.
The theme/topic will be announced on the spot.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted throughout the event.
Present an original mental-health awareness/advocacy presentation related to the given theme.
Participants are free to express their ideas creatively; however, content must remain respectful, inclusive and appropriate for a public audience. Political, religious, discriminatory, offensive or derogatory content that may hurt or target individuals or communities is not permitted.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Time limit: 3–5 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

On-Stage • 02

Street Play

Destigmatization of Mental Health

Team participation: 6–12 members
Only 1 team per institution is permitted.
Present an original street play addressing mental-health stigma and promoting awareness.
The performance should be socially relevant, engaging and suitable for a public audience.
Participants must bring their own pen drive containing the required song/music. Props and other materials must also be arranged by the participants; sharing of props/materials is not permitted. Appropriate attire must be maintained.
Copying or reproducing content from other participants or previously submitted performances is strictly prohibited. Entries must be original.
Mobile phones are not permitted during the entire event.
Participants are free to express their ideas creatively; however, all content must be respectful, inclusive and appropriate for a public audience. Political, religious, discriminatory, derogatory or offensive content targeting any individual or community is not permitted.
Total time: 15 minutes per team — 3 minutes preparation/setup + 12 minutes performance.
Only one team per institution is permitted.
Teams must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before their scheduled event.

On-Stage • 03

Quiz

Indian Pioneers and Milestones in Psychology

2 participants per team.
Only 3 teams per institution is permitted.
Questions will focus on Indian psychologists, pioneers, contributions and major milestones in psychology.
The quiz will assess knowledge and awareness of the development of psychology in India.
Mobile phones are not permitted throughout the entire event.
The event will consist of multiple rounds.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Approximate duration: 120 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 01

Poster Making

Individual participation only.
Only 3 participant per institution is permitted.
The theme/topic will be announced on the spot.
Mobile phones are not permitted throughout the entire event.
Any form of direct copying or replication of reference material is not permitted. Participants are expected to create an original entry.
Strict adherence to the allotted time is required. Exceeding the prescribed time limit may result in disqualification.
Create an original poster reflecting mental health and lived experiences.
The entry should demonstrate creativity, clarity and social relevance.
Participants must bring their own materials. Sharing of materials will not be permitted.
Time limit: 120 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 02

Meme Making

Mental Health in the Digital Age

Individual participation only.
Only 3–5 participants per institution is permitted.
Meme content must be original and must not be copied or reproduced from existing meme pages, social media platforms or other sources.
Participants must submit their completed meme through the Google Form link provided by the organisers.
Create an original meme conveying a mental-health message through digital humour/creative expression.
Content should be respectful, responsible and non-stigmatizing.
Memes should be understandable, relevant to the theme and suitable for public display. Only English language is permitted for the meme content.
Time limit: 60 minutes.
Use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. Entries will be scrutinised for AI-generated content and may be disqualified if found to be AI-assisted.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 03

Voices Around Us – Audio Story

Experience Capture

Individual participation only.
Only 3–5 participants per institution is permitted.
A pre-recorded audio/video or verbatim story will be provided to the participants.
Participants will listen to a pre-recorded audio story and present their reflections based on it.
Writing time: 15 minutes.
The entry should demonstrate authenticity, sensitivity, observation and reflection.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

UG Participants

On-stage and off-stage events

On-Stage • 01

Mental Health Advocates

Only for UG and PG

Individual participation only.
Only 3 participants per institution is permitted.
The theme/topic will be announced on the spot.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted throughout the event.
Present an original mental-health awareness/advocacy presentation related to the given theme.
Participants are free to express their ideas creatively; however, content must remain respectful, inclusive and appropriate for a public audience. Political, religious, discriminatory, offensive or derogatory content that may hurt or target individuals or communities is not permitted.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Time limit: 3–5 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

On-Stage • 02

BREAK THE SILENCE – Street Play

It’s Okay to Ask for Help

Team participation: 6–12 members
Only 1 team per institution is permitted.
Present an original street play addressing mental-health stigma and promoting awareness.
The performance should be socially relevant, engaging and suitable for a public audience.
Participants must bring their own pen drive containing the required song/music. Props and other materials must also be arranged by the participants; sharing of props/materials is not permitted. Appropriate attire must be maintained.
Copying or reproducing content from other participants or previously submitted performances is strictly prohibited. Entries must be original.
Mobile phones are not permitted during the entire event.
Participants are free to express their ideas creatively; however, all content must be respectful, inclusive and appropriate for a public audience. Political, religious, discriminatory, derogatory or offensive content targeting any individual or community is not permitted.
Total time: 15 minutes per team — 3 minutes preparation/setup + 12 minutes performance.
Only one team per institution is permitted.
Teams must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before their scheduled event.

On-Stage • 03

Quiz

The Human Mind: Mysteries & Discoveries

2 participants per team.
Only 3 teams per institution is permitted.
Questions will focus on Indian psychologists, pioneers, contributions and major milestones in psychology.
The quiz will assess knowledge and awareness of the development of psychology in India.
Mobile phones are not permitted throughout the entire event.
The event will consist of multiple rounds.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Approximate duration: 120 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 01

Poster Making

Individual participation only.
Only 3 participant per institution is permitted.
The theme/topic will be announced on the spot.
Mobile phones are not permitted throughout the entire event.
Any form of direct copying or replication of reference material is not permitted. Participants are expected to create an original entry.
Strict adherence to the allotted time is required. Exceeding the prescribed time limit may result in disqualification.
Create an original poster reflecting mental health and lived experiences.
The entry should demonstrate creativity, clarity and social relevance.
Participants must bring their own materials. Sharing of materials will not be permitted.
Time limit: 120 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 02

Meme Making

Inside the Human Mind

Individual participation only.
Only 3–5 participants per institution is permitted.
Meme content must be original and must not be copied or reproduced from existing meme pages, social media platforms or other sources.
Participants must submit their completed meme through the Google Form link provided by the organisers.
Create an original meme conveying a mental-health message through digital humour/creative expression.
Content should be respectful, responsible and non-stigmatizing.
Memes should be understandable, relevant to the theme and suitable for public display. Only English language is permitted for the meme content.
Time limit: 60 minutes.
Use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. Entries will be scrutinised for AI-generated content and may be disqualified if found to be AI-assisted.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 03

Audio Story

Listen Beyond Words

Individual participation only.
Only 3–5 participants per institution is permitted.
A pre-recorded audio/video or verbatim story will be provided to the participants.
Participants will listen to a pre-recorded audio story and present their reflections based on it.
Writing time: 15 minutes.
The entry should demonstrate authenticity, sensitivity, observation and reflection.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

PU Participants

On-stage and off-stage events

On-Stage • 01

Quiz

Mind Matters – Psychology Around Us

Team participation: 2 participants per team.
Maximum 3 teams per institution.
Questions will cover basic psychology, human behaviour, emotions, memory, learning, personality and everyday psychological concepts.
Questions will be based on general awareness and basic understanding of psychology.
The quiz will consist of multiple rounds.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during the event.
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Approximate duration: 90–120 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 01

Poster Making

Individual participation only.
Maximum 3 participants per institution.
The specific topic/sub-theme will be announced on the spot.
Mobile phones are not permitted throughout the entire event.
Create an original poster based on the given theme.
Creativity, clarity, originality and relevance to the theme will be considered.
Direct copying or replication of images/content from reference materials is not permitted.
Participants must bring their own materials.
Sharing of materials is not permitted.
Time limit: 120 minutes.
Participants must report at the venue 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Off-Stage • 02

Meme Making

Psychology in Everyday Life

Individual participation only.
Only 3–5 participants per institution is permitted.
Meme content must be original and must not be copied or reproduced from existing meme pages, social media platforms or other sources.
Participants must submit their completed meme through the Google Form link provided by the organisers.
Create an original meme conveying a mental-health message through digital humour/creative expression.
Content should be respectful, responsible and non-stigmatizing.
Memes should be understandable, relevant to the theme and suitable for public display. Only English language is permitted for the meme content.
Time limit: 60 minutes.
Use of AI tools or AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. Entries will be scrutinised for AI-generated content and may be disqualified if found to be AI-assisted.
Participants must report at the venue at least 20 minutes before the scheduled event.

Quick Reference

Antar Mann – Event Categories & Themes

A compact overview of the categories and themes supplied in the guidelines.

Category	Event	PU Theme	UG Theme	PG Theme
ON-STAGE	Mental Health Advocates	—	Beyond the Labels	Digital Minds: Mental Health in the Age of Screens
ON-STAGE	Street Play	—	It’s Okay to Ask for Help	Destigmatization of Mental Health
ON-STAGE	Quiz	Mind Matters – Psychology Around Us	The Human Mind: Mysteries & Discoveries	Indian Pioneers and Milestones in Psychology
OFF-STAGE	Poster Making	Mental Health Matters	The Power of Empathy	WHO Theme: Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change
OFF-STAGE	Meme Making	Psychology in Everyday Life	Inside Our Minds	Mental Health in the Digital Age
OFF-STAGE	Audio Story	—	Listen Beyond Words	Experience Capture

Note: The event-theme overview above reproduces the supplied “ANTAR MANN – EVENT CATEGORIES AND THEMES” table. Where it differs from the detailed guideline sections, the supplied versions have been kept as provided.