National Article Writing Competition | Centre for Human Rights | Mar Gregorios College of Law | Thiruvananthapuram | Register by 30 November 2026
National Article Writing Competition | Centre for Human Rights | Mar Gregorios College of Law | Thiruvananthapuram | Register by 30 November 2026
1st National Article Writing Competition, 2026
Organised by Centre for Human Rights, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram Theme: Viksit Bharat 2047
About the Institution
Mar Gregorios College of Law, affiliated to the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India, is Kerala’s first NAAC-accredited law college. Established in 2012, the institution carries forward the legacy of Archbishop Geevarghese Mar Ivanios and Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios. It offers integrated B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B. programmes, and postgraduate LL.M. courses in Constitutional Law and Maritime Law. The college has been recognised with the SILF-MILAT National Institutional Excellence Award and is committed to fostering academic excellence, creativity, and holistic education.
About the Centre for Human Rights
The Centre for Human Rights is a dynamic platform dedicated to promoting awareness, research, and advocacy in human rights. It integrates theory with practice to sensitise students and communities to issues of dignity, equality, and justice, cultivating socially responsible legal professionals.
About the Competition
The 1st National Article Writing Competition, 2026 provides a platform for students, researchers, legal professionals, and young scholars to critically engage with contemporary issues of human rights, constitutionalism, social justice, and inclusive development.
Indicative Sub-Themes
- Constitutional Safeguards and Civil Liberties
- Human Rights in the Era of Digital Public Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and AI
- Access to Justice and Legal Aid for Marginalised Communities
- Socio-Economic Rights and Corporate Accountability
- Climate Justice and Environmental Rights
- Right to Health, Medical Equity and Bioethics
- National Security, State Surveillance and Civil Liberties
- Right to Education and Inclusive Development
- Women’s Rights and Intersectional Gender Justice
- Right to Housing and Inclusive Urban Governance
- Right to Food and Agrarian Livelihoods
- Data Privacy and Platform Accountability
- Labour Rights and Social Security
- Rights of Children and Persons with Disabilities
(Note: Submissions on related themes are also welcome.)
Eligibility
- Open to students pursuing UG, PG, Diploma, or Doctoral programmes from recognised institutions in India.
- Participants from all disciplines including Law, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Engineering, Technology, Public Policy, Media, and International Relations are eligible.
- Individual and team submissions (maximum two authors) permitted.
Submission Guidelines
- Language: English
- Abstract: 300–400 words with 5 keywords
- Word Limit: Maximum 3,000 words (excluding footnotes/abstract)
- Citation: Harvard Bluebook (20th Edition)
- Format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified text
- Footnotes: Times New Roman, 10 pt, single spacing
- File formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf
- Submissions must be original and unpublished.
Prizes & Benefits
- 1st Prize: ₹5,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹2,000
- Certificates of Merit for Top 10 participants in each sub-theme.
- Certificates of Participation for all.
Registration Details
- Starts: 04 October 2026
- Last Date: 30 November 2026
- Submission Deadline: 10 December 2026
- Result Publication: 30 December 2026 (Tentative)
- Fees:
- Individual: ₹800
- Co-author: ₹1,000
- Registration Link: Google Form (at the end of post)
- Payment Link: South Indian Bank FeeBook Portal (provided in Brochure at the end)
Contact Information
- Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Joseph Antony, Dr. Shazila Shajahan, Ms. Anushka Sinha
- Student Coordinators:
- Devarsh K – +91 97876 12425
- Parvathi R Unnithan – +91 94961 07109
- Ashtami Suresh – +91 88480 48747
- Sivakarthik H S
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