Celebrate the spirit of Independence with the IntellectSprouts Fancy Dress Competition 2026! Dress up as a brave Freedom Fighter or Soldier and pay tribute to the heroes who shaped our nation. Participants will introduce their chosen character in the prescribed number of lines according to their age category and submit a video of their performance. This competition is designed to nurture confidence, communication skills, creativity, stage presence, and patriotism while making learning fun and engaging. Whether portraying a legendary freedom fighter or a courageous soldier, every child gets an opportunity to honour India's heroes and inspire others through their presentation.

Judging Criteria

Each performance will be evaluated out of 100 marks, with equal weightage given to the following five parameters:

⭐ Character Representation & Authenticity (20%)

• Appropriate costume
• Suitable accessories or props
• Overall resemblance to the chosen character

⭐ Confidence & Body Language (20%)

• Screen confidence
• Eye contact
• Posture and gestures
• Overall presentation

⭐ Expressions (20%)

• Facial expressions
• Voice modulation
• Enthusiasm and engagement

⭐ Theme Relevance (20%)

• Character matches the competition theme
• Performance reflects the spirit of patriotism

⭐ Introduction (20%)

• Clarity of speech
• Correct number of lines as per age category
• Fluency and pronunciation

Age Categories: 3–4 Years (2 lines), 5–6 Years (4 lines), 7–8 Years (6 lines), 9–10 Years (8 lines), 11–12 Years (10 lines).