India Writing Project is inviting submissions for Creative Writing Contest 2025. The last date of submission is April 21.
About the Organiser
India’s premier writing contest that champions young voices and unleashes their boundless creativity. Aligned with the transformative goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, our contest invites children from grades 2-12 to explore, create, and express freely in a platform designed to empower the youth of India.
About the Contest
Your words matter. Share them with us. Whether you write poems, stories, essays, or any other form of creative writing, this contest is for you.
Open to all writers across India, Season 8 brings a total prize pool of ₹1,50,000. The best entries will be published. Every writer starts somewhere. Begin your journey with us.
Join India’s top stage for online Poetry and Creative Writing competitions! We reward your brilliance with cash prizes, certificates, and media publications. Let your words win!
Eligibility & Other details
- Eligibility: Open to Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin.
- Originality: Submissions must be entirely the author’s original work—no AI-generated content allowed.
- Language: Entries must be written in English.
- Word Limit: Keep your masterpiece within 1,500 words.
- Theme/Topic: Write on any theme or subject that inspires you—let your creativity take the wheel!
- Format: This is a fully online competition.
- Deadline: Submit your entry by April 21st, 11:59 p.m. IST. Don’t miss it!
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register via this page.
Fee
The fee for the first entry is ₹999, and each subsequent entry is ₹699 (with no limit on submissions). The fee covers evaluation, a certificate of appreciation, and feedback on your entry.
Prizes
GRAND WINNER: ₹ 51,000
- Publication in National Media
- Feature on IWP’s Website
- Feature on Social Media Handles
- Winner Certificate
2nd Position: ₹ 31,000
- Publication in National Media
- Feature on IWP’s Website
- Feature on Social Media Handles
- Winner Certificate
3rd Position: ₹ 21,000
- Publication in National Media
- Feature on IWP’s Website
- Feature on Social Media Handles
- Winner Certificate
Contact
Call: +91 – 7669991724
Email: help@iwp.care
