Archive · 2 Aug 2026
National Poetry Festival 2026 Deadline Extended to August 15
The Indian Ministry of Education has given students in grades 9 to 12 more time to enter the National Poetry Festival.
They can record a short video of their poem, 60 to 90 seconds long, and upload it online.
The contest is free and no AI tools are allowed.
The best ten videos will win a Certificate of Excellence, and everyone who submits will get a participation certificate.
The new deadline is August 15, 2026.
Ministry of Education extended the National Poetry Festival 2026 submission deadline to August 15, 2026.
Students in classes 9‑12 from any Indian school can submit a 60‑90 second video poem via Rashtriya e‑Pustakalay.
Participation is free and the use of AI is prohibited.
The top ten participants receive a Certificate of Excellence; all valid participants receive certificates.
Entries must have clear audio, a visible face, and no background music.
- Who
- Ministry of Education of India
- What
- Extended the submission deadline for the National Poetry Festival 2026
- When
- August 15, 2026
- Where
- Online via the Rashtriya e‑Pustakalay website or mobile app
- Why
- To give students a national platform to showcase their poetry recitation talent
- Deadline
- August 15, 2026
- Eligibility
- Students in Classes 9 to 12 across India
- Submission Format
- 60‑90 second video poem
- Participation Cost
- Free
- Awards
- Certificate of Excellence for top 10; participation certificates for all