PathKalakar Championship - Quarter 4
FACE PAINTING COMPETITION
“Pathology Unbound: Past Foundations, Future Frontiers”
It is the future that determines the importance of the past. Show us evolution. Show us parallels. Show us the days of the future past.
Participants:
- A two-person team (one artist, one model) is allowed.
- One submission per team is allowed.
- If more than one team from same institute, then no repetition of participants.
Materials:
- Participants can use professional-grade paints, brushes, and sponges.
- Only skin-safe products are advised to be used; acrylic or oil paints to be avoided.
- Permitted add-ons: Glitters and Gemstones
Criteria:
- Designs must adhere to the provided theme.
- Designs must be original and innovative.
Restrictions:
- No stencils, air-brushing, or pre-made masks are allowed.
- Content should not have been posted or recycled previously in any of the social media.
Application Area:
- Designs to be confined to the face.
- No neck or shoulder area should be used.
Submission
- Participants should share a time lapse video (vertical) of the entire face painting process along with a good quality photo. Photo and video to be captioned with the name of the participants, designation, affiliated institution name, competition category and a brief explanation of theme.
Share the video and photo as a single carousel post on Instagram and tag/collaborate with @pathkalakar.kciapm AND/OR upload on Facebook PathKalakar Group.
Hashtags: #pathkalakar #championship #kapcon2026 #facepainting #kciapm
- Share the video and photo as a single carousel post on Instagram and tag/collaborate with @pathkalakar.kciapm AND/OR upload on Facebook PathKalakar Group.
- Hashtags: #pathkalakar #championship #kapcon2026 #facepainting #kciapm
MUSIC COMPETITION
“Retrologist”
We are looking for the retro golden era songs released between 1950-1980 beyond just Bollywood. Pick up your favorite upbeat classics in any of your languages and show us why it is evergreen.
Category:
- Solo or Group (Minimum 6 singers of which 2 are men).
- Only one submission per individual/group.
- Only one group submission per institute.
Duration:
- Max. 3 minutes.
Audio:
- Language: Any
- Participants can use background tanpura, karaoke music or live instruments.
Criteria:
- Participants to strictly adhere to the theme, year of release and guidelines.
- Dressing up the part may get you brownie points but nail the vocals.
Restrictions:
- No voice enhancements, audio softwares and audio editing allowed.
- Content should not have been posted or recycled previously in any of the social media.
Submission:
- Video to be captioned with the name of the participant(s), designation, affiliated institution name, competition category and the songs chosen.
- Share the video on Instagram and tag/collaborate with @pathkalakar.kciapm AND/OR upload on Facebook PathKalakar Group.
- Hashtags: #pathkalakar #championship #kapcon2026 #retromusic #kciapm
REEL CONTEST
“Pathology × Pop Culture”
Pathology concepts with pop culture references – movies, TV shows, and trends
Category:
- Individual.
- One submission per individual.
Duration:
- Max. 3 minutes.
Criteria:
- Participants to strictly adhere to the theme.
- Reel must be original.
- Pathology concepts must be accurate and de-identified.
- Humor and creativity are encouraged, but content must not misrepresent pathology.
Restrictions & Submission:
- Content should not have been posted or recycled previously in any of the social media.
- Submission: Video (vertical) to be captioned with the name of the participant, designation, affiliated institution name, and a brief explanation.
- Share the reel on Instagram and tag/collaborate with @pathkalakar.kciapm AND/OR upload on Facebook PathKalakar Group.
- Hashtags: #pathkalakar #championship #kapcon2026 #pathopop #kciapm
FASHION SHOW
“Cells to Society: Pathology Connects”
And let there be colour! Every colour in pathology speaks a diagnosis. Every colour has a significance in society – be it food, art, culture, heritage, city/state, religion, community.
Category:
- Group - Minimum of 6 of which 2 are men.
- One submission per institute.
Duration:
- Max. 3 minutes.
Criteria:
- Participants to strictly adhere to the theme.
- Colours chosen to be specific to diagnosis AND societal elements.
- Props/elements are a must - one pertaining to the pathology AND one pertaining to the societal element.
- Attires must not be traditional. Recreate and reimagine diagnosis AND societal attires/elements.
- Background music AND narration mandatory.
- Think out of the box. Think global.
Restrictions & Submission:
- Content should not have been posted or recycled previously in any of the social media.
- Submission: Video (vertical) to be captioned with the title, name of the participants, designation, affiliated institution name, and a brief explanation.
- Share as a reel on Instagram and tag/collaborate with @pathkalakar.kciapm AND/OR upload video on Facebook PathKalakar Group.
- Hashtags: #pathkalakar #championship #kapcon2026 #fashionshow #kciapm
DANCE COMPETITION
“Dance Through the Ages”
Dancing through every decade with evolution of the dancing styles and steps. Take us on a journey from 1940/50s to the 2020s.
Category:
- Duet or Group (Minimum 6 dancers of which 2 are men).
- Only one group submission per institute.
- If more than one duet team from same institute, then no repetition of participants between teams.
Duration:
- Max. 3 minutes.
Language:
- Any language of your choice
Style:
- Relevant for the period of song chosen.
Criteria:
- Participants to strictly adhere to the theme, year of song release, dance style and guidelines.
- A minimum of 4 decades to be portrayed. Each decade to have at least 4 dancers for group entries.
- Costumes and props appropriate for decade.
Restrictions & Submission:
- Professional choreographers for hire cannot be used.
- Content should not have been posted or recycled previously in any of the social media.
- Submission: Video to be captioned with the name of the participant(s), designation, affiliated institution name, competition category and the periods portrayed.
- Share the video on Instagram and tag/collaborate with @pathkalakar.kciapm AND/OR upload on Facebook PathKalakar Group.
- Hashtags: #pathkalakar #championship #kapcon2026 #dance #kciapm
Important Note :
Last Date of Submission for all the Extra Curricular Activities – 30th June, 2026, Tuesday, 23:59