Calling all young storytellers! Keekli Charitable Trust invites students under 20 from schools and colleges across India to participate in its Pan-India Short Story Writing Competition 2026. This is your chance to unleash your imagination, celebrate India’s rich storytelling heritage, and showcase your talent on a national platform.
Submission Period: January 15 – February 28, 2026
Competition Details:
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Word Limit: 1,000–2,500 words
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Languages: English or Hindi
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Themes: Open theme, or inspired by your state/city’s folklore, monuments, history, or culture
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Genres: Fiction, non-fiction, travelogue, or memoir
Prizes & Opportunities:
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Top 31–51 stories will be published in a national anthology
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Access to creative workshops and webinars with esteemed jury members
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One-on-one mentoring to polish shortlisted stories
Rules & Guidelines:
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Include your class, school/college name, city, and contact number
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Submissions must be typed; handwritten entries will not be accepted
- Submit Story in WORD FILE format only, NO IMAGES/NO PDF Files
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No AI-generated content or plagiarism; disqualification applies
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Credit any inspirations from existing sources
How to Submit:
Email your story to secy.keeklitrust@gmail.com
Let your words travel far and wide—this is your stage to be heard!
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