Plaksha Academic Research Writing Course (ARWC)
Certificate of Completion
A seven-week online research writing course from Plaksha University where Class 9 to 12 students produce a 2,000-word academic manuscript.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹25,000
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Seven weeks
Time needed
Weekend classes on Saturday and Sunday across seven weeks
Eligibility
Open to students currently studying in Classes 9 to 12, from any stream, anywhere in India. No prior research experience is needed and there is no minimum score or grade requirement. Applicants need good communication skills and a willingness to learn, and are assessed on the full application followed by a short personal online interaction.
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Open to students of any stream. There is no minimum score or grade requirement; applications are assessed as a whole.
- Prerequisites
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Prizes for outstanding papers
Special recognition and prizes are awarded for outstanding research papers. The specific prizes are not itemised on the official site.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a digital certificate of completion.
Recognition
Recognition for outstanding papers
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Registration opened
- 23 Jun 2026
- Registration closed
- 15 Aug 2026
- Dates
- 19 Sept 2026 to 1 Nov 2026
Online · Live online classes
How to apply
- 1Register on the course application page
- 2Submit the online application form
- 3Attend a personal online interaction
- 4Confirm admission and pay the programme fee
Rules and guidelines
- Classes are held on weekends, Saturday and Sunday
- Each student submits an individual 2,000-word manuscript
- Academic integrity and correct citation apply to all submitted work
Technology requirements
- Computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
Fees and financial support
Fee details
GST is payable in addition to the programme fee. The fee covers seven weekends of workshops and tutorial sessions, mentorship from faculty and trained teaching fellows, and the digital certificate of completion. Payment is made after an admission offer is accepted.
Refund policy
Payments made to Plaksha University are non-refundable unless explicitly stated for a specific payment. Refunds are processed only for double or duplicate deductions.
About this opportunity
The Academic Research Writing Course is a seven-week online programme from Plaksha University that guides high school students from a single question of interest to a complete 2,000-word academic research manuscript.
Classes run over weekends across six modules covering the ontology of research, academic reading, academic writing, literature review, argumentation, and manuscript writing. Workshops build the theoretical foundation, and tutorial sessions apply each concept to the student's own project through guided writing, feedback, and refinement.
The course is open to students of Classes 9 to 12 from any stream, with no prior research experience required. Admission follows an online application and a short personal interaction rather than any minimum score or grade requirement.
Students finish by submitting their manuscript and delivering a structured oral presentation of their research problem, methodology, and proposed solution. Everyone who completes the programme receives a digital certificate, and outstanding papers earn special recognition and prizes.
What your child will do
- Workshops on core research concepts
- Tutorial sessions applied to each student's own project
- Guided writing with feedback and refinement
- Oral presentation of research findings
Course details
Trainers
Led by Dr. Brainerd Prince, Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University, supported by trained teaching fellows and mentors.
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
What's covered
Six modules take students from the ontology of research and academic reading through academic writing, literature review and research question formulation, voice and argument, and finally the writing of a 2,000-word research manuscript.
Frequently asked questions
What learning outcomes can students expect on completing this course?
Students finish with a 2,000-word academic research manuscript of their own and can frame a research problem, review literature, build an evidence-based argument, and present findings orally.
How much time does the course ask of students alongside school?
Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays across seven weeks, so weekdays stay free for school. Students also spend time between weekends developing their manuscript using tutorial feedback.
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