ESSAY / BLOG WRITING COMPETITION (University)

Rules and Regulations

• 1. Eligibility: The competition is open to college and university students between 16 and 26 years of age.
• 2. Originality: The submitted blog/essay must be the original work of the participant. Plagiarism, copied material, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in immediate disqualification. AI-generated content submitted as original work would result in disqualification.
• 3. Theme: The blog/essay must strictly adhere to the official theme announced by the organisers. Entries that fail to address the assigned theme may not be considered for evaluation.
• 4. Submission 
  Requirements: Blogs/essays must be submitted in PDF format before the announced deadline. Each submission must include the blog/essay title and participant's full name. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
• 5. Content 
  Standards: The blog/essay must demonstrate originality, critical thinking, and creativity. Content should be logically organised with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Participants must maintain a high standard of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional language throughout the submission. Offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, or inappropriate content will not be accepted.
• 6. Intellectual 
  Property: Participants shall retain ownership of their original work. By submitting an entry, participants grant the organisers the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, promote, or display the submitted blog for educational, promotional, or event-related purposes, with full acknowledgement of the author.
• 7. Judge/s: Entries will be evaluated based on the established criteria. The decision of the panel of judge/s shall be final and binding.
• 8. Code of 
  Conduct: Participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct. Respectful and professional language must be maintained throughout the submission. Any attempt to influence the judging process or violate the competition rules may result in disqualification.
• 9. Awards and 
  Recognition: The Top Three participants will receive cash prizes. Certificates of Merit will be awarded to the Top 10 participants. All awards and recognitions will be presented as determined by the organising committee.
• 10. General 
  Provisions: Any violation of the competition rules may result in disqualification. The organising committee reserves the right to amend the competition rules, submission requirements, schedule, or evaluation process whenever necessary. Any matter not covered in these rules shall be decided by the organising committee, whose decision shall be final.

Support & Inquiries