ST PAULS COLLEGE, Bengaluru, is a premier institution established by the Society of St Paul, a global Catholic organization founded in 1914 by Blessed James Alberione. Spread across 39 countries, the Society is committed to excellence in education. Affiliated with Bangalore University and recognized by the Government of Karnataka, the college is located in Nagasandra, near Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area, with excellent connectivity via road and Namma Metro. Accredited with a B++ Grade (CGPA 2.97) by NAAC, it is renowned for its quality education and innovative practices.
PAULAKALA is an annual National Level Inter-Collegiate Cultural Fest that provides a platform for the students to showcase their talents. The past Five editions of the event have witnessed more than 1000 students in the campus from over 50 colleges. Paulakala has been in the limelight over the years across the country with a variety of events lined up. As usual, the presence of a celebrity will add colour to the event. It’s our pleasure to invite participants from all over India to join us on 13 March 2026 to celebrate this extravaganza
• Team Participation: 5 individuals per institution is allowed.
• Time Limit: 3+2 minutes
• Rules: No explicit songs, Karaoke and instruments are allowed.
• Karaoke tracks to be submitted prior the event
Take centre stage with your solo vocal prowess, theme is open to you.
• Team Participation: 5 individuals per institution is allowed.
• Time Limit: 3+2 minutes
• Rules: No explicit songs, Karaoke and instruments are allowed.
• Karaoke tracks to be submitted prior the event
• Team Participation: 5 individuals per institution is allowed.
• Time limit is 3+1 minutes.
• No particular theme or style has to be followed. (open theme).
• Props can be used.
• Fire acts, glass acts, sprinkling and spraying anything on stage is not allowed.
• Any form of vulgarity or profanity will lead to direct disqualification.
The all styles Battle is a 1 vs 1 Battle and is open to all dancers
• Individual battle.
• Judge’s decision is final.
• Any vulgarity or profanity of any kind will lead to immediate disqualification
.• Participants are requested to be on the venue on time.
•5 individuals per institution is allowed
• Team Participation: 5 pair per institution is allowed.
• Time limit is 4+1 minutes.
• No particular theme or style has to be followed. (open theme).
• Props can be used.
• Fire acts, glass acts, sprinkling and spraying anything on stage is not allowed.
• Any form of vulgarity or profanity will lead to direct disqualification.
• A maximum of 3 teams per institution is allowed.
• The teams will be allowed a maximum of 1 minute to prepare the stage and 5 minutes to perform.
• Each team should have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 members, including the number of accompanists playing instruments.
• Only genres of Indian regional languages are permitted
• The choice of the song is open to the participants, but the song should not have any slang or derogatory tone.
• No Karaoke Allowed.
• Maximum of 3 teams per institution is allowed.
• The teams will be allowed a maximum of 1 minute to prepare the stage and 5 minutes to perform.
• Each team should have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 members, including the number of accompanists playing instruments.
• The choice of the song is open to the participants, but the song should not have any slang or derogatory tone.
• No Karaoke Allowed
• Team Participation: 3 teams per institution is allowed.
• Participants: 6 – 12• Time Limit: 4+2 Minutes
• Theme: Open Theme
• Only Indian dance forms (including Bollywood, contemporary) are allowed
• Only Indian music is allowed
• The team must submit the tracks prior the event
• Music must also be carried in a pen drive on the day of the event
• Team Participation: 3 teams per institution is allowed
.• Participants: 6 – 12
• Time Limit: 4+1 Minutes
• Theme: Open Theme
• Only Western style and Western music are allowed
• The team must submit the tracks prior the event
• Music must also be carried in a pen drive on the day of the event
• Team participation: 3 team per institution is allowed.
• No. of participants: 8+4 Members
• Time Duration: 8+2 Minutes
• Theme: Open Theme
• Rules: Participants cannot be topless, no usage of powder, fire, water.
• Kindly make sure all the rules listed above to be followed.
• Audio to be submitted prior, Lyrical songs are allowed but no vulgar words.
1. Students taking part in the events can register online as well as offline on the day of the fest at the registration desk.
2. Registration and events begin at 8:30 am.
3. All the registrations have limited entries on a first come first serve basis.
4. Contingent: Rs. 4000/- per college.
5. For overall registration, contact fest coordinators.
6. For individual registration, contact specific event coordinators.
7. Valid college ID card is mandatory for all participants and entry to campus
8. Vulgarity or obscenity in any form will lead immediate disqualification.
9. Exceeding time limit will lead to disqualification.
10. Organisers have the right to reschedule any event.
11. Organisers’/Judges’ decision will be final and binding.
12. Costumes and Makeups should be appropriate and presentable
13. Any act containing offensive, obscene or disrespectful actions, gestures, or Language will result in immediate disqualification and may attract a fine
14. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited throughout the duration of the event
15. Participants are responsible for ensuring that the green room allotted to them are maintained in a tidy manner
1. Colleges must register for all the events, to be considered for the overalls
2. The contingent registration fee is Rs. 4000/-
3. Contingents registration entitles one team/two individuals to take part in each event
4. Additional teams/participant(s) will have to register separately
5. Registration fee is non-refundable.
6.Overall Trophy is for Winners and Runners
7. A minimum number of team registrations is required for the full prize amount to be awarded.
8. If the number of participating teams is less than the required minimum, the prize amount may be revised at the discretion of the organizing committee.
| Events | Registration | 1st place | 2nd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Dance | 300 | 3000 | 1500 |
| Solo Singing (Western) | 300 | 3000 | 1500 |
| Solo Singing (Eastern) | 300 | 3000 | 1500 |
| Dance battle | 300 | 4000 | 2000 |
| Duet Dance | 400 | 4000 | 2000 |
| Group Singing (Western) | 500 | 6000 | 4000 |
| Group Singing (Eastern) | 500 | 6000 | 4000 |
| Group Dance (Western) | 600 | 8000 | 5000 |
| Group Dance (Eastern) | 600 | 8000 | 5000 |
| Fashion Show | 1000 | 10000 | 7000 |
