Pan-India Online Essay Writing Competition, 2026 by Avantika University: Register by Feb 20

About the Organisation

The School of Law and Public Policy, Avantika University, through its Pro Bono Club, aims to promote legal awareness, constitutional values, and academic excellence among students and professionals. The School encourages critical inquiry, independent thinking, and scholarly engagement with contemporary legal and social issues through academic events, competitions, and outreach initiatives.

About the Event

The Pan-India Online Essay Writing Competition, 2026 is an academic initiative organised by the Pro Bono Club, School of Law and Public Policy, Avantika University. The competition provides a national platform for students, academicians, professionals, and researchers to engage with pressing constitutional questions through structured academic writing and legal analysis.

Eligibility

The competition is open to participants from across India, including:

• School students
• College/University students
• Academicians
• Legal professionals
• Researchers and other interested individuals

Theme

Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage in India: Constitutional Rights and Social Realities

Submission Categories

• Students (School/College)
• Academicians
• Professionals / Others
• (All categories will be evaluated under a common assessment framework.)

Prizes

• 1st Prize: ₹2,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹1,000/-
• Next Three Best Entries: ₹500/- each
• E-Certificates of Participation for all valid participants
• The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.

Formatting Guidelines

• Word limit: Maximum 1500 words (excluding endnotes, bibliography, and declaration)
• File format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font and spacing: As per standard academic writing norms
• Footnotes are not permitted
• Endnotes and references are allowed

Selection Guidelines

• Essays will be evaluated by a panel of senior academicians based on:
• Knowledge and understanding of the subject
• Use of evidence and legal sources
• Quality of argumentation and originality
• Structure, clarity, and writing style
• Persuasive force and constitutional reasoning
• Plagiarism, contract cheating, or use of AI-generated content will lead to disqualification.

Submission Guidelines

The participant’s name must not appear anywhere in the essay document

File name format: FirstName-LastName-Profession-District-docs

(Example: Chirag-Sharma-Student-Indore-docs)

Essays not adhering to the prescribed format will be rejected

Registration and Submission Deadline (Important Dates)

• Registration Opens: 01 January 2026
• Early Bird Registration Deadline: 04 February 2026
• Late Registration Deadline: 20 February 2026
• Submission Deadline: 20 February 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
• Result Declaration: 27 February 2026
• Awards Ceremony: 02 March 2026

Registration Fees

• Early Bird Registration: ₹250/-
• Late Registration: ₹300/-

Registration Process

Interested participants must register online by paying the applicable registration fee before submitting their essay. Registration is mandatory for participation.

Click Here to Register.

Submission Procedure

Essays must be submitted via the official email ID mentioned: [email protected]

Participants are advised to submit well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues

Contact Information

For any queries related to the competition:

Email: [email protected]

Contact Number: +91 88401 99916

The brochure is here.