Central University Of Punjab's Samvidhan Forum Announces National Article Writing Competition On Electoral Reforms
Law School Correspondent
5 Nov 2026 10:35 PM IST
The Article Writing Competition is part of Samvidhan Sangam – Constitution Day 2026, a programme by The Samvidhan Forum, a student-led initiative at the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, built around the theme “From the Preamble to the Ballot.” Held online at the national level and in collaboration with the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), it invites original articles on how India's electoral system can be made more accountable and more faithful to the ideals of the Constitution.
Theme and sub-themes
Articles must address the theme or one of its indicative sub-themes: transparency and accountability in political funding; candidate disclosures and the criminalisation of politics; integrity of electoral rolls and the right to vote; independence and accountability of the Election Commission; fair campaigning (money, media and misinformation); technology in elections (EVMs, VVPATs and AI in campaigns); inclusive representation and voter participation; and anti-defection and legislative accountability.
At a glance
Dates | Registration opens: 5 Nov 2026 Register and pay by: 14 Nov 2026 Manuscript submission: 20 Nov 2026 Results: 26 Nov 2026 |
Length | 3,000–4,000 words (including footnotes, excluding the title page); abstract up to 200 words; five keywords. |
Rules | English only; original and unpublished work. Word (.docx) file in Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified; footnotes 10 pt; Harvard 21st Edition citations. |
Review | Anonymised peer review. Similarity index and AI-generated content must each stay within 10%, or the entry may be disqualified without refund. The panel's decision is final. |
Fee | INR 200 (single author) or INR 300 (co-authored), collected by The Samvidhan Forum. |
Prizes | Winner INR 1,500 · First Runner-up INR 1,200 · Second Runner-up INR 1,000 — each with 2 Innovation School courses (worth Rs. 3,998) and a Certificate of Achievement. E-certificates for all valid entries; internship opportunity for top participants. |
Partners
In collaboration with ADR, with MyNeta.info as partner. Media partners: LiveLaw, Legal Saurav, Lawctopus, Lawctopus Law School and Innovation School. Knowledge partners: JLS LAW and Innovation School.
Register and contact
Register: https://form.svhrt.com/6ae5b3cdcc50420ac182023c. The manuscript submission link will be shared separately with registered participants.
Contact: Aarav Kandoi, +91 88733 96208 · thesamvidhanforum@gmail.com
