Likhawat - National Essay Writing Competition
by National Law University, Tripura
Cash prizes Rs. 7,000
Likhawat - National Essay Writing Competition is a competition by National Law University, Tripura for students in Class 11–12, open to students across India. Registration closes 20 May 2026.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 11–12
Fee
₹200
Duration
1 month
Format
Individual
Time needed
Around 1 month from registration to the submission
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 20 Apr 2026
- Registration closes
- 20 May 2026
- Competition
- 20 Apr 2026 – 15 Jun 2026
- Results
- 31 Jul 2026
Online · Online Submission Portal (PDF)
About This Opportunity
Likhawat is the National Essay Writing Competition organised by the Literary and Debating Society (LDS) of National Law University, Tripura. The competition invites original essays on a designated theme rooted in constitutional and socio-legal discourse.
The competition is open to school students of Classes 11 and 12 from any recognised board, as well as Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate students from any recognised college or university across India. Submissions are individual entries.
Total cash prizes of Rs. 37,000 are distributed across the school and college categories, alongside Certificates of Merit for top entries and Certificates of Participation for all registered participants. The top essay receives a publication opportunity in the NLU Tripura Journal of Law and Policy.
Entries must be unpublished and original. Submissions exceeding 15 percent plagiarism similarity or 15 percent AI-generated content are disqualified, and a Turnitin or Drillbit plagiarism report along with an AI-content report must be uploaded with the essay.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 11–12
- Age Range
- - years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to school students of Classes 11 and 12 from any recognised board across India.
Open to school students of Classes 11 and 12 from any recognised board across India. Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate students from recognised institutions are also eligible in a separate category. Entries must be individual and original.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Rs. 7,000
Cash prizes totalling Rs. 37,000 are distributed across the school and college and university categories, with the top essay in the higher-education category receiving Rs. 15,000 (Rs 7000 for 1st prize and Rs 5000 for 2nd prize).
Certificate
Certificate of Merit and Participation
Top entries receive Certificates of Merit, and all registered participants receive Certificates of Participation. The winning essay in the higher-education category is eligible for publication in the NLU Tripura Journal of Law and Policy.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Two distinct participation categories for school and higher-education students
- Mandatory plagiarism and AI-content screening
- Publication opportunity in the NLU Tripura Journal of Law and Policy
Rounds & format
Single submission round.
How entries are judged
Essays are evaluated on relevance to the theme, originality, depth of research, quality of analysis, clarity of arguments, and adherence to formatting and citation requirements.
Selection process
Top essays are selected separately within the school and the college and university categories based on the judging criteria.
How to apply
- 1Register online through the official competition link
- 2Pay the applicable category-wise registration fee
- 3Prepare the essay following the prescribed format and word limit
- 4Generate a plagiarism report and an AI-content report for the essay
- 5Upload the essay along with both reports before the submission deadline
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Category-wise registration fee applies for Likhawat. Rs 200 for the higher secondary school students. Rs 500 for University students.
Refund policy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for Likhawat - National Essay Writing Competition?
The registration deadline is 20 May 2026.
Is Likhawat - National Essay Writing Competition free?
₹200 registration
Who can participate in Likhawat - National Essay Writing Competition?
Students in Class 11–12. children aged undefined-undefined.
What will my child gain from Likhawat - National Essay Writing Competition?
Total cash prizes of Rs. 37,000 across school and college categories. Certificate of Merit for top-ranked entries. Certificate of Participation for all registered entrants. Publication opportunity in the NLU Tripura Journal of Law and Policy for the winning higher-education essay. Exposure to academic writing standards through Turnitin and citation requirements For the school level, 1st prize is Rs 7000, and 2nd prize is Rs 5000.
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