Wingword Poetry Prize Junior Category
₹25,000 first prize
The junior category of the Wingword Poetry Prize, sponsored by Delhi Poetry Slam, for students aged 7 to 14. Poems in English or Hindi compete for a first prize of ₹25,000.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹1,099 for one poem, ₹2,099 for three poems, ₹3,099 for five poems
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Submit online by the deadline
Time needed
Depends on individual research and writing time
Eligibility
Open to students aged 7 to 14, for poems in English or Hindi.
- Age range
- 7 to 14 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
₹25,000 first prize
The first prize is ₹25,000, the second ₹15,000 and the third ₹10,000.
Prizes
Winning poems published in a book
A chapbook with the winning poems and ten runners-up is published. The shortlisted poets get one copy of the book at their mailing address.
Certificate
E-certificate of participation for all
Every entrant gets an e-certificate of participation.
Key dates
- Registration closes
- 15 Nov 2026
Online · Online
How to apply
- 1Choose one, three or five poems and pay the entry fee
- 2After payment, the page opens the submission form; save its link to submit later
- 3Fill in the details, paste the poems and click Submit
- 4A confirmation email follows the submission
Rules and guidelines
- Open to students aged 7 to 14
- Poems under 60 lines
- In English or Hindi
- All topics and styles of writing allowed
- Send one, three or five poems
Fees and financial support
Fee details
₹1,099 for one poem, ₹2,099 for three poems or ₹3,099 for five poems, paid online on the payment page for that number of poems. The five-poem payment page charges ₹3,000, while its own text and the Junior Category page say ₹3,099. After payment, the page opens the submission form.
Refund policy
No cancellation or refund: the link to the submission form is sent as soon as the fee is paid.
About this opportunity
The Wingword Poetry Prize Junior Category is a poetry competition for students aged 7 to 14, sponsored by Delhi Poetry Slam. Poems may be in English or Hindi, and entry and submission are online.
Poems must be under 60 lines. All topics and styles of writing are allowed. The entry fee is ₹1,099 for one poem, ₹2,099 for three poems and ₹3,099 for five poems. After paying, the entrant is taken to the submission form.
The judges look at the idea or theme of the poem, a title that is striking and unique, effective words rather than difficult vocabulary, and above all whether the poem expresses what is in the poet's heart.
The first prize is ₹25,000, the second ₹15,000 and the third ₹10,000. A chapbook with the winning poems and ten runners-up is published, and the shortlisted poets get one copy at their mailing address. Every entrant gets an e-certificate of participation.
Rounds and format
Poems are submitted online through the submission form by the deadline and judged on the judging criteria.
How entries are judged
The idea or theme of the poem must be chosen carefully, and the title must be striking and unique. Language matters, but difficult words do not make a good poem; effective words do. Above all, the poem must express what is in the poet's heart.
Selection process
Poems are judged on their idea or theme, a striking and unique title, effective words and whether they express what is in the poet's heart. First, second and third prizes are awarded, and the winning poems and ten runners-up are published in a chapbook.
How to prepare
- https://www.wingword.in/winning-poems
Academic details
What's covered
Poems under 60 lines, in English or Hindi, on any topic and in any style of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Who can enter?
Students aged 7 to 14.
What does it cost?
₹1,099 for one poem, ₹2,099 for three poems and ₹3,099 for five poems. The five-poem payment page charges ₹3,000.
What is the last date?
15 November 2026 (Sunday), 11:59 PM.
Which languages and lengths are accepted?
English or Hindi. Poems must be under 60 lines, and all topics and styles of writing are allowed.
What are the prizes?
₹25,000 for first, ₹15,000 for second and ₹10,000 for third. The winning poems and ten runners-up are published in a chapbook, and every entrant gets an e-certificate of participation.
How are the poems judged?
On the idea or theme, a striking and unique title, effective words rather than difficult vocabulary, and whether the poem expresses what is in the poet's heart.
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