Samvidhan Smaran 2026: Inter-University Essay Writing Competition at Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati [Online; deadline 15 November 2026]

Samvidhan Smaran 2026 is an inter-university essay writing competition held through an online platform by the Royal Moot Court Society (RMCS) of Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati. It aims to honour India’s constitutional heritage and to commemorate Constitution Day by encouraging students to engage with constitutional values, principles and contemporary challenges, and to reflect critically on India’s evolving socio-legal landscape.

The competition also aims to strengthen research and analytical skills among university students by promoting rigorous academic writing and informed discourse, and to build a culture of constitutional awareness and intellectual exchange across universities.

Assam Royal Global University (RGU) is a private university in Guwahati, Assam, established by the Assam Royal Global University Act of 2013. Its campus is at Betkuchi on National Highway 37. The university has 23 schools, including law, and its academic framework is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The Royal School of Law & Administration (RSLA) is RGU’s school for legal studies and public administration. It offers a 5-year integrated BA/BBA LLB (Hons), a 3-year LLB (Hons) and a 1-year LLM. Its research thrust areas include constitutional law, environmental law, administrative law, IPR, international law, human rights and gender, and criminal law.

The Royal Moot Court Society is a student-driven academic initiative at RGU, dedicated to advocacy excellence, research aptitude and ethical legal practice. It runs intra-university competitions, memorial drafting exercises, debate forums and simulated courtrooms, and its signature events include the 38th Bar Council of India National All India Inter University Moot Court Competition, 2026.

“We the People : Reimagining Democracy in Contemporary India”. Participants must write on this assigned theme. Essays that deviate substantially from the central theme may be disqualified.

• The competition is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in recognized universities and institutions across India.
• Each participant may submit only one entry.
• Co-authorship is not permitted.

• Submit the essay online through the registration Google Form link provided by the organisers on or before 15th November 2026.
• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) only.
• File name: Participant’s Full Name_University Name.
• Word limit: 2000 to 3000 words, excluding references.
• Main text: Times New Roman, size 12 pt, line spacing 1.5, margins of 1 inch on all sides.
• Citations must follow the Bluebook 21st Edition citation style, set in Times New Roman, size 10 pt, line spacing 1.0.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Submissions must be original, unpublished works of the participant.
• Plagiarism exceeding 10% will lead to disqualification, and the manuscript should be supported with a plagiarism report.
• Any form of plagiarism, including paraphrasing without attribution, will result in rejection.

• Relevance to the Theme: 20%
• Clarity of Argument and Coherence: 25%
• Depth of Research and Analysis: 25%
• Originality and Creativity: 15%
• Language, Grammar, and Presentation: 15%

Essays are evaluated anonymously by a panel of distinguished academicians and legal experts. The decision of the judges is final and binding.

• Top 3 winners: cash prize and certificates of merit. The brochure does not state the amount.
• Top 5 entries: certificates of appreciation from the Royal Moot Court Society.

The organisers reserve the right to publish winning essays with due credit to the authors.

• Last date to submit the essay: 15th November 2026
• Results: 26th November 2026, on the occasion of the celebration of Constitution Day 2026

Register and submit through the Google Form registration link. Participants shall abide by all rules and directions issued by the organising committee. For queries, call 9707539671 or 9707340716. The brochure does not state a registration fee.