Auxilium Consumer National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 by NUSRL [Cash Prizes Rs 10K]: Submit by Mar 30

About the Organisation

The Chair on Consumer Research and Policy (CCRP) functions under the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi. Established in collaboration with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, CCRP is dedicated to promoting consumer awareness, strengthening protection mechanisms, and advancing research and policy engagement in consumer law.

About the Event

The Auxilium Consumer National Blog Writing Competition, 2026 is a national-level academic initiative sponsored by Sharma Kemp Chambers. The competition promotes critical engagement with contemporary issues in consumer welfare, artificial intelligence, digital markets, and dispute resolution, with the objective of bridging academic research and professional legal practice.

Eligibility

Open to students and young professionals across India interested in consumer law and policy.

Theme

The competition invites submissions under the broader themes of:

Consumer Welfare

• Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection, and Dispute Resolution in Digital Markets
• Contemporary Challenges and Developments in Consumer Protection and Dispute Resolution
• Market Fairness, Accountability, and Consumer Access to Justice

Submissions shall fall under one of the following sub-themes:

• Dark Patterns
• Interplay between Consumer Law and Artificial Intelligence / Technology Law
• Consumer Law and Dispute Resolution
• Consumer Protection in Digital and E-Commerce Markets
• Algorithmic Transparency and Automated Decision-Making
• Unfair Trade Practices in Online Advertising and Influencer Marketing
• Consumer Protection in FinTech and Digital Payment Systems
• Algorithmic Transparency and Evidence in Consumer Dispute Proceedings
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and Access to Justice
• The Evolving Consumer Protection Act and Dispute Redressal in India

Submission Categories

• Single-author submission
• Co-authored submission

Prizes

• ₹6,000 – Winner
• ₹4,000 – Runner-up
• Internship opportunities with Sharma Kemp Chambers for select participants (subject to eligibility and availability)

Formatting Guidelines

• Word limit: 1200–1500 words
• OSCOLA citation style mandatory
• Hyperlinks preferred for references; endnotes permitted
• Strict zero-AI policy
• Maximum 15% plagiarism threshold

Selection Guidelines

Submissions will undergo a two-round evaluation process. Publication is subject to editorial discretion.

Submission Guidelines

Only original, unpublished work is permitted. Copyright of selected submissions remains with CCRP for publication purposes.

Important Dates

• Submission deadline: 30 March 2026
• Results announcement: Last week of April 2026

Registration Fees

• ₹150 – Single-author submission
• ₹200 – Co-authored submission

Registration Process

Participants must register through the official online registration form.

Click Here to Register.

Submission Procedure

Submissions must be made in accordance with the instructions provided in the registration form and official brochure.

The brochure is here.

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Subham Sourav (Student Convenor): +91 8092711451
• Kritagya Sinha (Co-Convenor): +91 9576036936