Categories:

• A: Grades 1, 2 and 3
• B: Grades 4 and 5
• C: Grades 6, 7 and 8
• D: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prizes:

- Two winners from each category will be awarded trophies.

- All winners and participants will get eCertificates.

Type of Entry: Solo Singing Performance

Theme: The Last Human Skill

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world around us. Today, machines can compose music, generate lyrics, imitate voices, and create performances that once seemed uniquely human.

As technology continues to advance, an important question emerges: What remains uniquely human? Is it creativity? Is it empathy? Is it imagination? Is it curiosity? Is it the ability to dream, feel, connect, and create meaning? Or beyond…

This theme invites you to explore what you believe may be the last human skill that cannot be replaced by machines. Think about the qualities, emotions, experiences, and abilities that define humanity. What makes us different from intelligent machines? What should we preserve as technology continues to evolve?

Weave your ideas into a song that expresses your interpretation of "The Last Human Skill" and explores what may remain uniquely human in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Registration Fees:

- For students in India: 150 INR

- For students in UAE: 15 AED

- For students in any other country: 10 USD

Instructions:

• 1. Each participant is allowed to submit ONLY one entry for Sargam.
• 2. Each participant will sing a solo song of any genre depicting their interpretation of "The Last Human Skill" and what may remain uniquely human in an increasingly technology-driven world.
• 3. The participant may choose any song that depicts the theme or even compose an original piece. The submission piece may be a combination of songs.
• 4. The chosen song can be the participant's original composition or cover. In case of a cover, the song must be sung in the participant's own style.
• 5. Participants may play any instrument along with the singing; however video editing of any sort is not allowed. Instrumental-only entries with no singing will not be considered.
• 6. Participants will be required to send a minimum 3 minutes and maximum 5 minutes duration singing video that must be shot in horizontal orientation.
• 7. The chosen song can be in any language, however if it is other than Hindi or English, the participant should provide English Subtitles.

Submission Guidelines:

• 1. The video recording should be clear and free from technical glitches.
• 2. Submissions to the competition to be uploaded on the submission link, that will be received on your registered mail ID, as a video in an MP4 format, maximum size 100 MB.
• 3. Participants are responsible for including their backing track (if any) with their video submission.
• 4. When submitting please label your video file with your name, category for clear identification, for example: Nameofthestudent_CategoryName_Sargam.mp4

Criteria for Judgement:

The performance will be judged based on the following criteria:

Vocal Ability - The technical aspects of the participant's singing, including pitch accuracy, tone quality, range, breath control, vibrato, and overall vocal control.

Expression and Emotion - The depth and ability to convey emotions, experiences, and human qualities connected to the chosen song and theme.

Integration and interpretation - The choice of song (self-composed or otherwise) that shows the participant's interpretation and understanding of "The Last Human Skill."

Diction and Clarity - Articulation of lyrics ensuring clear communication of the song's message and intended meaning.

Overall Impact - The overall impact and effectiveness of the performance in engaging the audience and communicating a meaningful perspective on what may remain uniquely human in a technology-driven future.

- Last Date of Submission-15th November, 2026

- Result Announcement-15th December, 2026