ABOUT THE ORGANISER/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Mar Gregorios College of Law, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is the institution hosting the 1st National Article Writing Competition, 2026. The competition is organised by its Centre for Human Rights in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
Through this academic initiative, the organisers aim to promote academic excellence, critical thinking and innovative legal perspectives on contemporary issues concerning human rights, constitutionalism, social justice and inclusive development.
DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT/OPPORTUNITY
The Centre for Human Rights, in association with IQAC, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, invites submissions for the 1st National Article Writing Competition, 2026, on the theme “Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The competition provides a platform for students and aspiring scholars across India to explore contemporary legal and social challenges and contribute original academic perspectives towards building a just, inclusive and progressive India.
Participants are encouraged to examine the relationship between human rights, constitutional values, technological developments, environmental protection and inclusive national development.
Key Sub-Themes
Participants may write on topics falling under the following sub-themes:
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Constitutional Safeguards and Civil Liberties
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Human Rights, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
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Access to Justice and Legal Aid
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Climate Justice and Environmental Rights
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Women’s Rights and Gender Justice
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Data Privacy and Digital Rights
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Labour Rights and Corporate Accountability
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Rights of Children and Persons with Disabilities
Article Submission Guidelines
Participants must adhere to the following requirements:
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Originality: The article must be original and unpublished.
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Word limit: A maximum of 3,000 words for the main body, excluding the abstract and footnotes.
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Abstract: 300–400 words, accompanied by at least five keywords.
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Language: English.
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Citation style: Harvard Bluebook, 20th Edition.
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Authorship: Both individual and co-author submissions are permitted, with a maximum of two authors per team.
Participants should ensure that their submissions comply with the prescribed requirements.
WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
The competition is open to students pursuing any of the following programmes at recognised institutions across India:
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Undergraduate programmes
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Postgraduate programmes
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Diploma programmes
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Doctoral programmes
Students from all academic disciplines are eligible to participate. Submissions may be made individually or jointly by a team of up to two authors.
MODE OF THE EVENT
The mode of the competition has not been specified in the provided announcement.
LOCATION (COUNTRY/STATE/CITY) & VENUE OF THE EVENT
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Country: India
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State: Kerala
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City: Thiruvananthapuram
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Institution: Mar Gregorios College of Law
The specific venue for any physical event or ceremony has not been specified.
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE
Interested participants can register through the official registration form provided in the announcement.
Registration and Participation Procedure
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Complete the registration process using the registration link.
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Pay the applicable registration fee using the provided payment link.
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Prepare an original, unpublished article based on the event theme or one of the listed sub-themes.
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Ensure that the article complies with the word limit, abstract, keyword, language and citation requirements.
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Submit the full paper by the prescribed deadline of 10 December 2026.
Participants should refer to the official competition brochure for any additional registration, payment or submission instructions.
FEE DETAILS
The registration fees specified in the announcement are as follows:
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Individual participation: ₹800
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Co-author participation: ₹1,000
The payment link provided by the organisers is available above.
PRIZES
The competition offers cash prizes to the top three participants or teams.
| Position | Cash Prize |
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| First Prize | ₹5,000 |
| Second Prize | ₹3,000 |
| Third Prize | ₹2,000 |
In addition to the cash prizes:
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Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the Top 10 participants/teams under each sub-theme.
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Certificates of Participation will be provided to all participants.
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
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| Registration Opens | 4 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 30 November 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission Deadline | 10 December 2026 |
| Result Publication | 30 December 2026 (Tentative) |
Participants are advised to complete registration and submit their articles before the respective deadlines.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For queries and further information regarding the competition, participants may contact the coordinators:
Coordinator 1: Shazila Shajahan
Phone: 8921740257
Coordinator 2: Hridhya
Phone: 83010 68739
Institution: Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
