The Royal Moot Court Society, Royal School of Law and Administration, Assam Royal Global University, invites entries for Samvidhan Smaran 2026: Online Inter-University Essay Writing Competition.
Organised to commemorate Constitution Day, the competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised universities and institutions across India. The last date to submit an essay is November 15, 2026.
About Assam Royal Global University
Assam Royal Global University (RGU), located in Guwahati, Assam, is a multidisciplinary institution that promotes academic learning, research, industry-oriented education and holistic student development.
The University encourages interdisciplinary engagement and combines academic study with opportunities for practical learning, professional development and community participation.
About the Royal School of Law and Administration
The Royal School of Law and Administration (RSLA) at Assam Royal Global University promotes legal education, research and critical thinking through academic initiatives and experiential learning.
Its student-driven Royal Moot Court Society (RMCS) encourages advocacy, legal research, drafting and ethical legal practice through competitions, academic forums and scholarly activities.
About the Competition
Samvidhan Smaran 2026 seeks to honour India’s constitutional heritage and encourage students to examine constitutional values, democratic principles and contemporary socio-legal challenges.
The online essay writing competition provides a platform for students to present researched arguments on democracy in contemporary India. It aims to strengthen academic writing, analytical reasoning and constitutional awareness through inter-university participation.
Theme
“We the People: Reimagining Democracy in Contemporary India”
Participants should explore the meaning and relevance of democracy in contemporary India, particularly its relationship with constitutional values, democratic participation and the evolving socio-legal landscape.
Essays must remain substantially relevant to the prescribed theme. Submissions that significantly deviate from it may be disqualified.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in recognised universities and institutions across India may participate.
- Each participant may submit only one entry.
- Co-authorship is not permitted.
Mode
The competition will be conducted online. Registration and essay submission must be completed through the designated form.
Submission Guidelines
- Essays must be original and unpublished.
- The word limit is 2,000–3,000 words, excluding references.
- Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
- A plagiarism report must accompany the essay.
- The similarity level must not exceed 10%.
- Plagiarism, including unattributed paraphrasing, will result in rejection.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Participants must comply with the rules and directions issued by the organising committee.
Name the submission file in the following format:
Participant’s Full Name_University Name
Formatting and Citation Guidelines
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Font | Times New Roman |
| Main text font size | 12 pt |
| Main text line spacing | 1.5 |
| Citation font size | 10 pt |
| Citation line spacing | Single |
| Margins | One inch on all sides |
| Citation style | Bluebook, 21st Edition |
| File format | .doc or .docx |
Evaluation Criteria
Essays will be evaluated anonymously by a panel of academicians and legal experts.
| Criterion | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Relevance to the theme | 20% |
| Clarity of argument and coherence | 25% |
| Depth of research and analysis | 25% |
| Originality and creativity | 15% |
| Language, grammar and presentation | 15% |
The judges’ decision will be final and binding.
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Prizes and Recognition
| Position | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| First Prize | ₹7,000 |
| Second Prize | ₹3,500 |
| Third Prize | ₹2,500 |
The total announced cash prize pool is ₹13,000.
The brochure also provides for Certificates of Merit for the top three winners and Certificates of Appreciation for the top five entries.
The organisers reserve the right to publish winning essays with due credit to their authors.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for essay submission | November 15, 2026 |
| Declaration of results | November 26, 2026 |
Results will be announced on the occasion of Constitution Day 2026.
Registration and Submission Procedure
Participants must register and submit their essays through the designated online form.
Before submitting, ensure that the essay follows the prescribed theme, word limit, formatting and citation requirements. Upload the manuscript in Word format along with the required plagiarism report.
Contact Details
For queries, contact the Royal Moot Court Society, Royal School of Law and Administration, Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam.
Phone: +91 9707539671 / +91 9707340716
Email: mootcourt@rgu.ac
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