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CBSE Expression Series
by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Cash prize up to Rs 25,000
CBSE Expression Series is a competition by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students in Class 3–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Submission window of approximately two weeks per round
Format
Individual
Time needed
A few hours of preparation and writing per submission
About This Opportunity
The CBSE Expression Series is a national creative competition organised by the Central Board of Secondary Education to encourage students from CBSE-affiliated schools to express their thoughts through essays, poems, and paintings. Each academic year features themed rounds inviting original student work in any of India's 22 scheduled languages or English.
Students from Class 3 to Class 12 are eligible, with entries grouped into four class-level categories. Submissions are made through the school, which evaluates entries internally and uploads shortlisted work via the official CBSE Expression Series Android application.
Winners are recognised at school, regional, and national levels, with national winners receiving cash prizes and certificates of merit from the Board. Every participant who successfully submits an entry through the app receives an online participation certificate.
Launched in 2014, the series has become one of CBSE's flagship creative platforms, with past themes covering national leaders, scientific minds, governance, and education. The competition typically runs in multiple rounds each academic session, each tied to a current theme of national or social relevance.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Currently studying in Class 3 to Class 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in a CBSE-affiliated school
- Submission through the school coordinator only
Open to students from Class 3 to Class 12 studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across India. Entries are grouped into four class-level categories. Submissions accepted in English or any of the 22 scheduled Indian languages. Participation is routed through the school, not directly by the student.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Up to Rs 25,000
Cash prizes ranging from Rs 2,500 to Rs 25,000 are awarded to 36 national winners across class categories, with 12 winners per category.
Certificate
CBSE merit & participation cert
Online certificates of merit are issued to top 10 entries at the Regional Level and top 3 entries at the National Level in each category. Every participant whose entry is successfully submitted via the official app receives an online certificate of participation.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Submissions accepted in English or any of the 22 scheduled Indian languages
- Routed through the school via an official CBSE Android app
- Multi-medium: essay, poetry, or painting
Rounds & format
Each academic session typically features two rounds (1st and 2nd Expression Series), each on a different theme. Each round has school-level shortlisting followed by regional and national-level evaluation by CBSE.
How entries are judged
Originality of expression, depth of engagement with the assigned theme, language and structure, and creative or artistic merit appropriate to the class category.
Selection process
Schools shortlist their best entries per category. CBSE Regional Offices identify the top 10 regional entries per category, from which the top 3 national entries per category are selected.
How to apply
- 1Check the latest CBSE Expression Series circular issued by the Board for theme and class-wise topics
- 2Prepare an original essay, poem, or painting on the assigned theme within the prescribed word or page limit
- 3Submit the entry to the school coordinator within the school-level submission window
- 4School internally evaluates and shortlists the best entries per category
- 5School uploads shortlisted entries via the official CBSE Expression Series Android application
- 6Regional and national-level evaluation is carried out by CBSE
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No participation fee. Submissions are routed through CBSE-affiliated schools at no cost to students.
Frequently asked questions
Is CBSE Expression Series free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in CBSE Expression Series?
Students in Class 3–12.
What will my child gain from CBSE Expression Series?
Cash prizes from Rs 2,500 to Rs 25,000 for 36 national winners. Online certificate of merit for top 10 regional and top 3 national entries per category. Online certificate of participation for every successful submission. National-level platform for creative expression in essay, poetry, or painting. Recognition by India's Central Board of Secondary Education. Opportunity to express in English or any of the 22 scheduled Indian languages.
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