Pradnya Bharati National Level Paper Presentation Competition 2026 on Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College: Submit by Oct 7

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1. About Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur

2. About the Competition

3. Eligibility

4. Theme

5. Submission and Formatting Guidelines

5.1. Abstract

5.2. Full Paper

5.3. Formatting

5.4. References & Citations

6. Paper Presentation

7. Evaluation Criteria

8. Awards

9. Publication Opportunity

10. Important Dates

11. Registration Details

12. Contact Information

About Bharati Vidyapeeth’s New Law College, Kolhapur

Bharati Vidyapeeth, established by Dr. Patangrao Kadam in Pune in 1964, is a leading educational institution with campuses across India. It operates over 150 educational units, including schools, professional colleges and research institutes. Its institutions cover diverse fields such as law, medicine, engineering, management, pharmacy, biotechnology and other disciplines.

About the Competition

The competition is an IQAC initiative under Shaastrarth Mandal (Jurist Club) and will be conducted online on 26 October 2026. The competition aims to provide a national academic platform for students and research scholars to explore and critically examine Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) and their contemporary relevance to law, society, governance, economics, history, political thought and other interdisciplinary fields.

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Eligibility

The competition is open to regular students and research scholars from recognised educational institutions across Bharat.

The following categories are eligible:

Class XII students
Undergraduate students, including students pursuing B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.A.LL.B., LL.B. and other recognised UG programmes
Postgraduate students, including LL.M., M.A., M.Com., M.Sc. and other recognised PG programmes
M.Phil./Ph.D. research students
Participants may participate individually or as a team of two students.
Papers may be presented in English, Hindi or Marathi.

Theme

The competition seeks research papers examining the richness of Bharatiya Dnyana Parampara (IKS) and its contemporary relevance.

IKS and Law

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Dharma and the Concept of Justice
Nyaya and Indian Jurisprudence
Dharma, Law and Social Order
Rajadharma and Constitutional Governance
Dandaniti and Contemporary Criminal Justice
Arthashastra and Governance
Narada Smriti and Dispute Resolution
Brihaspati Smriti and Jurisprudence
Manusmriti: Legal and Social Perspectives
Customary Law in Indian Tradition
Ancient Indian Judicial Institutions
Panchayat and Traditional Dispute Resolution
Mediation and Indian Knowledge Traditions
Duties and Rights in Indian Legal Thought
Ethics and Legal Profession in Bharatiya Tradition
Environmental Jurisprudence in Indian Knowledge Traditions
Uniform Civil Code and IKS perspectives
IKS and Constitutional Values
Relevance of Dharma in Contemporary Legal Discourse
BRICS declaration and Bharat’s International pol

IKS and Family Law

Family and Marriage in Bharatiya Tradition
Concept of Vivaha in Indian Traditions
Joint Family System: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Duties and Responsibilities within the Family
Stridhan and Property Rights
Adoption in Ancient Indian Traditions
Family, Kinship and Social Organisation
Contemporary Family Law through an IKS Perspective

IKS and Economics

Kautilya’s Arthashaastra and Economic Governance
Wealth Creation in Indian Economic Thought
Taxation in Ancient India
Trade and Commerce in Indian Tradition
Sustainable Economy and Indian Knowledge Systems
Ethical Economics and Bharatiya Thought
Agricultural Economy in Ancient India
Economic Justice and Indian Philosophical Traditions

IKS and Sociology

Indian Social Institutions
Varna and Jati: Historical and Sociological Perspectives
Family and Community in Indian Society
Social Duties and Responsibilities
Indian Perspectives on Social Harmony
Women and Society in Indian Knowledge Traditions
Community-Based Institutions in Bharat
Social Justice in Bharatiya Thought

IKS and History

Bharatiya Gurukul system
Takshashila and Nalanda as Knowledge Centres
Historical Development of Indian Jurisprudence
Ancient Indian Administrative Systems
Knowledge Transmission in Ancient India
Indian Intellectual Traditions and Colonial Historiography

IKS and Political Science

Rajadharma and Political Governance
Saptanga Theory of State
Kautilya’s Theory of State
Indian Political Thought
Concept of Good Governance in Bharatiya Tradition
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in Arthashastra
Public Administration in Ancient India
Leadership and Ethics in Indian Political Thought

Interdisciplinary IKS

Participants may also submit papers combining IKS with:

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Note: Any paper aligning with the themes may also be considered for presentation.

Submission and Formatting Guidelines

Abstract

Participants must initially submit an abstract of approximately 200 words, along with four keywords.

Full Paper

The suggested length of the research paper is 1,300 words, including bibliography, references and footnotes.

The paper should include:

Introduction
Concept
Research Gap
Objectives
Methodology
Major Arguments/Findings
Conclusion and Suggestions

Formatting

File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Page Layout: Standard A4 size, 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins on all sides.
Font Style: English: Times New Roman throughout the document. For Marathi/Hindi: Unicode.
Main Text: 12 pt, Justified, 1.5-line spacing.
Foot Note: 10 pt, Justified, single-line spacing.
Paper Title: 16 pt, Bold, centred.
Headings (Level 1): 14 pt, Bold, Left-aligned.
Sub-headings (Level 2): 12 pt, Bold, Left-aligned.
Plagiarism Limit: The similarity index must be below 10%. Proper citation should be provided.

References & Citations

Citation Style: Journal of Indian Law Institute/Bluebook Law Review should be used. Where available, please include DOI links for cited journal articles.

Abstract/Research Paper Submission Email: [email protected]

Paper Presentation

Selected participants will present their papers before a designated panel of judges/evaluators.

Presentation Time: 5 minutes
Q&A: 2 minutes

Evaluation Criteria

The papers and presentations may be evaluated on:

Criterion	Weightage
Relevance to IKS/Bharatiya Dnyana Parampara	20
Originality, research contribution & interdisciplinary/contemporary relevance	25
Research methodology, academic integrity & referencing	20
Depth of analysis & quality of presentation	25
Response to questions	10
Total	100

Awards

The following awards will be given:

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Winner: Certificate + ₹3,000 cash prize
Runner-up: Certificate + ₹1,500 cash prize
Best Research Paper: Certificate + ₹1,000 cash prize
Best Speaker/Presenter: Certificate + ₹1,000 cash prize

Participants whose papers are accepted and presented before the panel will receive a Certificate of Presentation.

Publication Opportunity

There is no registration fee for participation.

Selected papers may be considered for publication in an ISSN-bearing peer-reviewed academic journal/proceedings, subject to editorial scrutiny, peer review where applicable, plagiarism screening, formatting requirements and acceptance by the designated editorial committee/publisher.

Publication Fees and other details are provided in the brochure below this post.

Important Dates

Particulars	Date
Last date for abstract submission	7 October 2026
Acceptance of abstract	10 October 2026
Last date for full paper & publication fee	21 October 2026
Paper Presentation	26 October 2026
Concluding Ceremony & Declaration of Results	27 October 2026, 12:30 PM