🎙️ Samiksha 2026 – National Policy Analysis & Paper Presentation Competition
📍 Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna — Celebrate research with real impact!
If you love diving deep into policy and want to shape solutions for social justice issues, this is for you. SAMIKSHA 2026 invites students to evaluate government programs and propose insightful policy analyses on topics like education equity, gender justice, labour law reform, tribal empowerment, and rural livelihoods.
🗓 Important Deadlines:
• Registration closes 18 February 2026
• Abstract submission by 21 February 2026
• Full paper submission due 9 March 2026
• Presentation scheduled for 25 March 2026
📄 Who Can Participate:
Undergraduate and postgraduate students from law, social sciences, humanities, environmental studies, and related fields are encouraged to apply. First-generation learners and students from tribal or Indigenous communities are especially welcome to join.
📝 Submission Guidelines:
• Manuscripts must be in English (4,000–6,000 words) with abstracts under 300 words.
• Submit in both Word and PDF formats.
• Follow Bluebook 20th edition citation rules.
• Keep personal details only in a separate cover letter.
• Co-authorship is allowed for up to 2 authors.
💰 Prizes & Perks:
• ₹30,000 for 1st Prize
• ₹15,000 for 1st Runner-up
• ₹10,000 for 2nd Runner-up
• Special awards for excellence in policy writing, oratory, and visual delivery
• Publication opportunities in the CNLU SC/ST Cell Annual E-Journal or Research Report
• National-level certificates for all participants
📧 Submit your paper to: scst@cnlu.ac.in