1. Only One entry per office.

2. 40 minutes duration for Writing for the Essay Competition on the topic given.

3. Essay should be between 300-400 words.

4. Essay may be written in any one Language either in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi or English.

5. Offensive, disrespectful or political remarks may lead to disqualification or negative marking.

6. Only Paper and pen will be provided.

7. Use of mobile, reference material, or pre written content is strictly prohibited.

8. Judging criteria will be on content and originality, relevance to topic, language and grammar, presentation and structure and clarity of expression.

9. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ball pens and foolscap papers will be provided to each participant.

2. If a participant intends to use their own pen, it must not be an ink or gel pen.

3. If required, participants must bring their own writing board.

4. The topic will be given 15 minutes before the start of the competition.

5. Please report to your Coordinator

6. Reporting time is 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao.