Archive · 16 Jan 2026
CBSE Launches Writing Contest for Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started a writing contest for students in India.
Kids aged 9 to 15 can write a letter about why talking to people is important, even with all the digital stuff around.
Schools will send the best letters to CBSE.
The top three writers in each region get prizes like Rs.
25,000, Rs.
10,000, and Rs.
5,000.
The best three writers in the whole country get even bigger prizes: Rs.
50,000, Rs.
25,000, and Rs.
10,000.
The first-place winner also gets to visit Switzerland or get something special instead.
Schools need to send the students' details and their letters by March 20.
CBSE announces a writing competition for students aged 9 to 15 across India.
Theme: Why human connection matters in a digital world.
Prizes at regional and national levels, with the national first prize including Rs. 50,000 and a trip to Switzerland.
Schools must submit student details and entries by March 20.
Top 3 regional winners receive Rs. 25,000, Rs. 10,000, and Rs. 5,000 respectively.
- Who
- School students aged 9 to 15 years across India
- What
- A writing competition organized by CBSE and the Department of Posts
- When
- Submissions due by March 20
- Where
- India, with national and regional levels
- Why
- To encourage students to reflect on the importance of human connection in a digital world
- Organizer
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Event Name
- Universal Postal Union (UPU) 2026 International Letter Writing Competition for Young People
- Eligibility
- Students aged 9 to 15 years
- Theme
- Why human connection matters in a digital world
- Submission Deadline
- March 20
- National Prizes
- Rs. 50,000, Rs. 25,000, Rs. 10,000
- Regional Prizes
- Rs. 25,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 5,000
- Additional National Prize
- Visit to UPU Headquarters in Berne, Switzerland or an alternative award
