Archive · 7 Jan 2026
CBSE Launches Budding Authors Programme for Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started a special programme called the Budding Authors Programme.
This programme is for students in classes 5 to 10.
It gives them a chance to write and submit their own short stories.
The stories can be in Hindi or English.
There are different word limits for different classes.
The first round is in January 2026, and the second round is in February 2026.
Schools will choose the best stories to send forward.
The best stories from all over the country will be published online by CBSE.
There is no fee to join this programme, so it's free for all students.
CBSE launches Budding Authors Programme to nurture students' writing skills and creativity.
Students from classes 5-10 can submit original short stories in Hindi or English.
First round: January 6-31, 2026 at school levels; second round: February 3-27, 2026.
Each school nominates a Nodal Officer to coordinate and facilitate student participation.
Best entries at the national level will be e-published by CBSE as a compilation of short stories.
- Who
- Students from classes 5-10
- What
- Budding Authors Programme
- When
- January 6-31, 2026 (first round); February 3-27, 2026 (second round)
- Where
- Schools affiliated with CBSE
- Why
- To nurture writing skills, originality, imagination, and critical skills of students
- Programme Name
- Budding Authors Programme
- Organizer
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Eligible Classes
- 5-10
- Submission Categories
- Hindi or English
- First Round Dates
- January 6-31, 2026
- Second Round Dates
- February 3-27, 2026
- Participation Fee
- None