114 Members
Three Members from each of Tamil Nadu’s 38 districts.
Event format
How the House works
A selection journey that is fully online, and a State Session that runs like the real Assembly.
The House
120 youth roles
6 presiding officers
Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Secretary-General, two Table Officers and the Marshal — drawn from the top Round 2 scorers.
Two benches
Treasury (about 55%) and Opposition (about 45%), allotted by draw so district teams mix.
Selection journey
Five steps to the floor
- 1
Register
20 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
Free online registration with your college or employer ID.
- 2
Round 1
21 – 28 Dec
Upload a 2-minute video on a Tamil Nadu youth issue and a 300-word note. Two evaluators score every entry.
- 3
Round 2
2 – 4 Jan 2027
About 300 shortlisted candidates give a live 5-minute speech on Zoom (6–9 pm) and answer two rebuttal questions, zone by zone.
- 4
Confirm & prepare
6 – 19 Jan
Results on 6 Jan; confirm your seat by 9 Jan (free). Orientation 11 Jan, position paper 17 Jan, online mock sitting 19 Jan.
- 5
State Session
Sat 23 Jan 2027
One day, one House at the Host Partner College.
Judging
How we score
| Round 1 — video + 300-word note | Marks |
|---|---|
| Understanding & research on the issue | 15 |
| Clarity and structure | 10 |
| Originality & practicality of the solution | 10 |
| Delivery & confidence on camera | 10 |
| Relevance to Tamil Nadu’s youth | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
| Round 2 — 5-minute live speech + 2 rebuttal questions (Zoom) | Marks |
|---|---|
| Strength of argument & evidence | 15 |
| Rebuttal and responsiveness | 15 |
| Delivery, voice and confidence | 10 |
| Parliamentary conduct & time discipline | 5 |
| Leadership presence | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
Jurors sign a conflict-of-interest declaration and never score candidates from their own institution. Jury decisions are final.
The agenda
The Tamil Nadu Youth Skills, Startups & Employment Bill, 2027
The House debates and votes on a Bill drafted with our Knowledge Partner on the issue that matters most to young people: skills, startups and jobs. Committee findings and Zero Hour issues feed a 10-point TNYP Youth Charter 2027, which is submitted to legislators and the relevant government departments after the session.
Standing Committees
Three committees, three lenses
Education, Skills & Employment
Skilling, internships, campus-to-career.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Youth startups, incubation and access to capital.
Climate, Sustainability & Social Impact
Green jobs, water, waste and community action.
Proceedings
What happens in the House
Question Hour
Members question the Youth Cabinet on policy — and follow up when answers fall short.
Zero Hour
Two minutes per Member to raise an urgent issue from their own district.
Debate on the Bill
Treasury and Opposition argue the Bill clause by clause and move amendments.
Standing Committees
Three committees scrutinise the Bill in breakout halls and report back to the House.
Division & vote
The Speaker calls a division; every Member votes and the result is recorded.
Youth Charter
The House adopts a 10-point TNYP Youth Charter 2027 for legislators and departments.
Awards
Six awards on the day
Best Parliamentarian
Consistent, high-quality contributions across Question Hour, debate and committees.
Best Maiden Speech
The first-time speaker with the most compelling, well-structured speech.
Best Opposition Voice
Sharp, constructive scrutiny of the Bill with workable amendments.
Best Committee Rapporteur
The clearest, most faithful and persuasive committee report.
Best District Delegation
The 3-member district team that worked best together and represented local issues.
Dr. Kalam Young Changemaker
The delegate whose ideas show the strongest real-world social impact.
Code of conduct
Respect the Chair, the House and each other
- The House is strictly non-partisan: no party names, symbols, colours, slogans or personal attacks.
- The Speaker’s ruling is final; the Speaker may expunge remarks.
- Time limits are enforced by the Table Officers.
- Debate the policy, not the person. Disagree with evidence.
- Formal or Indian formal dress on the day.