Call for Submissions | 1st National Blog Writing Competition 2026 by NMIMS Indore on India’s Drug Laws | Submit by October 20
About the Competition
The School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS, Indore, through Pragyan Committee – The Research and Publication Committee, has announced its 1st National Blog Writing Competition 2026.
The competition invites law students to examine contemporary legal and socio-legal issues surrounding narcotics regulation in India. Participants can develop analytical perspectives on the country’s drug laws and contribute to contemporary legal discourse.
Theme
The theme of the competition is:
“Ink Against Narcotics: Perspectives on India’s Drug Laws”
Participants may explore issues related to narcotics regulation through areas such as:
- Statutory reforms and the evolution of the NDPS Act
- Bail jurisprudence and constitutional liberties
- Rehabilitation frameworks versus punitive measures
- Digital trafficking and transnational narcotics syndicates
- Procedural safeguards and law enforcement accountability
- Decriminalization and global drug policy comparisons
- Socio-economic impacts of the narcotics crisis
Eligibility
The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students pursuing law from recognised law colleges and universities.
Participation
Students can participate either individually or as a team.
- Individual participation: Permitted
- Team participation: Maximum 2 members
Registration Fee
The registration fee varies according to the participant’s affiliation and mode of participation:
| Category | Individual | Co-authored |
|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Students | ₹300 | ₹500 |
| Non-NMIMS Participants | ₹400 | ₹700 |
Submission Details
Participants are required to submit their blog in accordance with the competition requirements. The submission should engage with the theme “Ink Against Narcotics: Perspectives on India’s Drug Laws” and present a meaningful legal or socio-legal analysis.
The last date for registration and submission is October 20, 2026.
Results
The results of the competition are scheduled to be announced in the first week of November 2026.
How to Register and Submit?
Participants can register and submit their entries through the QR codes provided in the official brochure.
Participants should refer to the official brochure for the registration and submission process.
Organisers
The competition is organised by:
Pragyan – Research and Publication Committee
School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS, Indore
Faculty Team
- Rajneesh Dubey
- Dr. Kiran Gehani Hasija
- Dr. Sachin Bhardwaj
Student Team
- Jahnnvi Mishra
- Diya Jain
- Ishan Malakar
- Kashvi Jhaver
- Hansika Vyas
- Nikunj Morchhale
- Manya Agrawal
Contact Details
For queries, participants can contact:
Email: pragyan.solindore@nmims.edu
Shriyanshi Tiwari: +91 62614 64158
Priya Gangwani: +91 83196 61218
