Entry ₹299≈ $3.58 USDDeadline 15 NOV 20264 Categories
Overview
STORYTELLING rewards narrative voice. Written or spoken, we look for structure, restraint and a story that stays with the reader.
Theme
OPEN THEME.
Eligibility
Open to all age groups. English or Hindi accepted.
Categories
- Short Story
- Poetry
- Spoken Word
- Micro Fiction
Age Groups
- Junior
- Senior
Rules
- —Word limit: 1,500 words (300 for Micro Fiction).
- —Original, unpublished work only.
- —Spoken word entries: maximum 4 minutes.
- —Language: English or Hindi.
Submission Guidelines
- —PDF, DOCX or TXT
- —Up to 100 MB
- —Title page without your name
Judging Criteria
30%
Creativity
25%
Technique
20%
Originality
15%
Presentation
10%
Impact
Prizes
WinnerTrophy + ₹20,000
Runner Up₹5,000
All valid entriesCertificate
Timeline
Registrations Open25 AUG 2026
Registration & Submission Deadline15 NOV 2026
Judging16 – 20 NOV 2026
Results & Awards21 NOV 2026