Annual International Speech Competition

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ORMA Speech Competition

Season 4

ORMA Speech Competition brings together the brightest young orators from across institutions, providing a powerful platform to showcase rhetorical prowess and leadership qualities before an esteemed panel of judges.

This year, the competition also carries a strong social message, standing in support of TOOFAN – Kerala Government’s anti-drug campaign. Through the power of speech, we aim to inspire young minds to make choices, reject drugs and champion a healthy, responsible and drug-free society.

Speak with purpose. Inspire change. Stand against drugs.

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Competition Year: September 15, 2026 - August 7, 2027
Competition Guidelines

Rules & Regulations

Please carefully read through all criteria and participant instructions before registering.

Official Competition Rules

GUIDELINES ORMA Speech competition – Basic Rules
Open to Malayalee students worldwide; at least one parent must be of Kerala origin, and the category is based on the participant’s grade/educational level at First Round submission.
Professional college students are eligible to participate.
Participants may compete in both English and Malayalam with separate registrations, but may advance to the Second Round in only one language.
The speech must follow the official assigned topic and must not exceed 3 minutes.
Record the speech continuously from start to finish and state only your name at the beginning.
Facial expressions, gestures, and body posture must be clearly visible; follow the sample video and recording guidelines at www.ormaspeech.org.
Register and upload the video through the Google Form on www.ormaspeech.org; submitting the video with the initial registration is recommended.
By submitting the video, the participant/parent or guardian permits ORMA International to publish and share the video, in whole or in part, for competition and promotional purposes.
FIRST ROUND TOPIC
ENGLISH
"Choose Dreams, Choose Life, Say No to Drugs"
മലയാളം
സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കാം,
ജീവിതം തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കാം,
നാശത്തിന്റെ ലഹരി ഉപേക്ഷിക്കാം
Competition Categories
Sub Juniors സബ് ജൂനിയർ
Grades 4 – 6
Malayalam & English Online Only
Juniors ജൂനിയർ
Grades 7 – 10
Malayalam & English Online and On Stage
Seniors സീനിയർ
Grades 11 – Degree Final Year (including professional Degrees)
Malayalam & English Online and On Stage

Season 4 Schedule & Timing

Follow the multi-stage competition roadmap from initial video submissions through advanced mentoring to the Grand Finale stage in Pala, Kerala.

Competition Roadmap Click to view
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED July 1, 2027 1 Registration 1st Round • Video Sep 15 – Dec 15, 2026 2 Round 2 Speech Training Feb 1 – Mar 30, 2027 3 Round 3 Advanced Speech Apr 15 – Jun 15, 2027 ★ GRAND FINALE Pala, Kerala Stage Aug 6 & 7, 2027
Online Submissions Speech Training Elimination Live Finale
1st Round - Speech Submission & General Training for Ambitious Participants
September 15 – December 15, 2026
• Registration & First Round Speech Video Submission
• General Public Speaking Training for interested participants
• Evaluation of First Round Submissions
First Round Results: By January 15, 2027
2nd Round - Speech Training & Elimination
3rd Round - Advanced Speech Training & Elimination
Grand Finale
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