Schools can register their students for the CBSE Storytelling Competition 2025–26 latest by November 20, 2025.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Storytelling Competition for the academic session 2025–26, inviting students from Classes 3 to 12 to participate and showcase their creativity through stories that inspire, educate, and engage.
This annual event aims to nurture the art of storytelling among students, encouraging them to explore imagination, communication skills, and self-expression, in either English or Hindi.
| Category | Classes | Duration of Video |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory Stage | Class 3 – 5 | Up to 2 minutes |
| Middle Stage | Class 6 – 8 | 2 – 3 minutes |
| Secondary Stage (Phase 1) | Class 9 – 10 | 3 – 4 minutes |
| Secondary Stage (Phase 2) | Class 11 – 12 | 3 – 4 minutes |
Students can choose one topic from the prescribed list provided in Annexure I of the circular. The topics are designed to align with subjects such as English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science, combining classroom learning with creative storytelling.
The competition will be conducted in three levels:
Schools must register their selected students on the CBSE Storytelling Portal ‘मेरी कहानी, मेरी जुबानी’ available at this link.
Entries will be judged on the basis of:
Participation in this competition may also be included in the student’s internal assessment portfolio, giving it both creative and academic significance.
Interested schools can register through this link.
The deadline for registration is November 20, 2025.
