National Reel Making & Essay Writing Competition 2026 by Galgotias University: Submit by June 30

About Galgotias University

Galgotias University is a leading institution of higher education committed to providing students with the best possible education and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The university prides itself on record-breaking placements, which are a testament to its focus on maintaining the highest academic standards.

Galgotias University, School of Law (SOL, GU) exemplifies how a strong foundation, cutting-edge infrastructure, and an exceptional curriculum can create a leading educational institution. Despite being established only a decade ago, SOL, GU has made remarkable progress in shaping the legal education landscape in India. By offering skill-based, industry-focused programs, the School of Law has built a reputation for excellence, preparing litigation specialists, corporate lawyers, mediation and arbitration professionals, legal drafters, and comparative law experts.

About Centre for Research in Environmental Law and Sustainability

Centre for Research in Environmental Law and Sustainability (CRELS) is dedicated to addressing the complex and interconnected environmental challenges that the world faces today. Through cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and active collaboration, CRELS strives to create a sustainable future. It offers an interdisciplinary platform for research and community engagement, promoting environmental stewardship across sectors. CRELS integrates academic excellence with social responsibility, enabling students, faculty, and stakeholders to engage with pressing issues in climate change, biodiversity conservation, pollution control, and sustainable development.

About the Event

The National Reel Making and Essay Writing Competition 2026, themed “Act Green, Live Clean”, invites students from across India to explore contemporary environmental issues creatively and academically. The competition combines digital storytelling and legal writing to promote research, advocacy, and sustainability awareness. It is organised by the Centre for Research in Environmental Law and Sustainability (CRELS), School of Law, Galgotias University, and is open to students of any stream at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Eligibility

• Reel Making Competition: Open to students of any stream (UG/PG); individual or team participation (maximum 2 members).
• Essay Writing Competition: Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Law Students only; individual participation only (co-authorship not permitted).

Theme

Central Theme:  “Act Green, Live Clean”

Sub-Themes for Reel Making:

• Climate Change & You
• Plastic-Free Future
• Save Water, Save Life
•  Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Campus Practices
• Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
• Environmental Justice

Themes for Essay Writing Competition:

• Environmental Impact Assessment: Law vs Implementation
• Climate Change and Constitutional Governance
• Role of Judiciary in Environmental Protection
• Sustainable Development & Intergenerational Equity
• Environmental Justice and Public Participation

Submission Categories

•  Reel Making Competition (maximum 2 participants per entry)
• Essay Writing Competition (single author only)

Prizes

Reel Making Competition:

• 1st Prize: ₹2,000 + Merit E-Certificate
• 2nd Prize: ₹1,500 + Merit E-Certificate
•  All Participants: Participation E-Certificate
• The winning reel will be featured on CRELS’s official social media handles.

Essay Writing Competition:

• 1st Prize: ₹2,000 + Publication Opportunity + Merit E-Certificate
• 2nd Prize: ₹1,500 + Publication Opportunity + Merit E-Certificate
• All Participants: Participation E-Certificate
• The top 2 essays will receive a publication opportunity.

Formatting Guidelines

For Reel Making Competition:

• Duration: 60-120 seconds
• Format: MP4 / MOV
•  Resolution: Minimum 1080p
• Language: English or Hindi

For Essay Writing Competition:

• Word Limit: 1,500-2,500 words (excluding footnotes)
• Font: Times New Roman; Size: 12 pt (text), 10 pt (footnotes)
• Line Spacing: 1.5 (text), Single (footnotes)
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Citation Style: Bluebook (20th/21st Edition) or ILI Style
• File Format: PDF + Word (.docx)

Selection Guidelines

Evaluation Criteria for Reel Making Competition (Total: 100 Marks):

• Creativity & Originality – 30 marks
• Relevance to Theme – 25 marks
• Clarity of Message – 20 marks
• Technical Quality – 15 marks
• Overall Impact – 10 marks

Additional Selection Criteria:

• Entries must be original and unpublished.
• Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Use of copyrighted material without permission is prohibited.
• For essays, maximum plagiarism allowed is 10% (excluding footnotes).
• Use of AI is prohibited for essay submissions.
• Offensive, political, or defamatory content is strictly prohibited.
• The Organising Committee reserves the right to publish selected entries with due credit.
• The decision of judges shall be final and binding.

Submission Guidelines

• Mode: Online Submission only.
• Two separate Google Forms will be used: (1) Registration Form – for participant details and payment confirmation; (2) Final Submission Form – for uploading the reel or essay. The Final Submission Form link will be shared via email to registered participants after completion of the Registration Form.
• Registration will be considered complete only after successful payment confirmation.
• Registration and Submission Deadline (Important Dates)
• Extended Registration Deadline: 25 June 2026
•  Extended Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026

Registration Fees

Participation Fee: ₹150 per entry (non-refundable). Payment must be made before completing the registration form. Registration is considered complete only after successful payment confirmation.

Registration Process

• Complete the payment via the payment QR code/link provided in the competition brochure.
• Fill in the Registration Form (Google Form) with participant details and payment confirmation.

Click Here to Register.

Submission Procedure

•  After registration, the Final Submission Form link will be shared via email to registered participants.
• Participants must upload their reel (MP4/MOV) or essay (PDF + Word) through the Final Submission Form.
• All submissions must be completed on or before 30 June 2026.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

The brochure is here.