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A 20-session communication training program built for voice, speech, presentation and thinking skills.
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India's Student Debate & Leadership Platform
Think Better. Speak Better. Lead Better.
Communication training that helps students in grades 6–12 think clearly, speak confidently and lead with purpose — through debate clubs, public speaking workshops and national competitions.
7,000+Teachers Trained
1,00,000+Students Put on Stage
80+Large-Scale Competitions
200+Partner Schools
Programs
Programs That Shape Future Leaders
Six tracks spanning forum discussion, debate clubs, academy training, teacher workshops and certification.
Speech Competition
A high-energy stage and online competition format that turns practice into recognition.
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Interactive classroom sessions that help students speak up, think clearly and lead better.
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Upcoming Activities
Upcoming Activities and Events
Verbattle's 2026 circuit runs from state stages to the national online finale.
Verbattle Senior Karnataka
August opens the circuit with a sharp state-stage showdown in Karnataka.
Verbattle Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu brings another focused round of debate energy in Chennai.
Teacher Training Camp
A training camp for teachers sharpens debate as a classroom learning tool.
Stories From Our Community
Debate Skills Rarely Stay in the Debate Room
Two short stories about what happens after the last round ends.
The Interview That Changed Everything
Ananya was the quietest student in her debate club — until a tough interview panel needed exactly the composure and structured answers she'd built round after round. She got the offer.
Read the full storyThe Joke That Opened the Door
When a client pitch hit a rough patch, Kabir reached for a well-timed, kind piece of humour he'd learned to read the room for in debate. The room laughed, and the deal moved forward.
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From the Blog
Debate Skills, Model UN & Leadership
Deeper reads on how debate training upskills students well beyond the podium.
How Debate Training Prepares You for Model UN Success
Parliamentary procedure, position papers and diplomatic rebuttal — why Verbattle alumni walk into their first Model UN committee already fluent in its language.
Read the postWhy Debaters Become Leaders Without Trying Too Hard
Class representative, club president, team captain — the quiet reason debate-trained students keep getting picked for the role.
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From Our Founder
Deepak Thimaya
"Verbattle was built to create courageous thinkers, better listeners and more responsible young voices. Every stage, round and workshop is meant to sharpen both expression and intellect."
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Our Sponsors
We're grateful to the partners whose support drives our mission forward.
Garden City University
GenWorks
HDFC ERGO
Dayananda Sagar University
TV House Network
Canara Bank
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group does Verbattle train?
Verbattle programs are built for students in grades 6 through 12, spanning first-time speakers through competition-ready debaters.
Does Verbattle work directly with schools?
Yes. Verbattle partners with over 200 schools for curriculum integration, teacher workshops and in-school debate clubs, alongside individual student registrations.
Are Verbattle competitions held online or in person?
Both. Verbattle runs state and regional stage competitions across cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai, as well as national online debate rounds open to students across India.