Essay Writing
Grades 8 to 12Theme unlocks automatically at 4:30 PM IST
Official Competition Portal
Academic Kickoff Fest 2026
The official theme-reveal portal for the Essay, Story, and Poetry writing competitions. Themes unlock automatically at the scheduled reveal time.
Key Timings
Themes Reveal on 25 May 2026
- Theme Reveal Time
- 25 May 2026 · 4:30 PM IST
- Writing Duration
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST (90 min)
- Submission Window
- 6:00 PM – 6:10 PM IST (10 min)
- Submission Email
- [email protected]
Automatic Reveal
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Theme Security Lock
Themes are hidden and will unlock automatically at exactly 4:30 PM IST on 25 May 2026.
Official Theme Reveal
Competition Themes
The prompts below stay blurred until the reveal time reaches 4:30 PM IST, then unlock automatically.
Story Writing
Grades 6 to 10Theme unlocks automatically at 4:30 PM IST
Poetry Writing
Grades 6 to 12Theme unlocks automatically at 4:30 PM IST
Competition Guidelines
Important Instructions
Please read every instruction carefully before you begin writing.
Official Timings
- Themes reveal at 4:30 PM IST.
- Writing closes at 6:00 PM IST.
- Submission closes at 6:10 PM IST.
- No extensions will be provided.
Submission Rules
- Only typed documents are accepted.
- PDF and DOCX formats only.
- Email submissions only.
- Use proper participant details.
Integrity Policy
- AI-generated content is prohibited.
- Plagiarism may disqualify entries.
- Originality checks may be performed.
- Maintain appropriate language.
Official Timeline
Competition Flow
4:30 PM IST
Theme Reveal
Official themes become visible automatically.
6:00 PM IST
Writing Period Ends
The 90-minute writing duration officially concludes.
6:10 PM IST
Final Submission Deadline
Final email submissions close permanently.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can handwritten work be submitted?
No. Only typed PDF or DOCX submissions are accepted.
What time does writing end?
The 90-minute writing duration ends exactly at 6:00 PM IST.
What is the final submission deadline?
The final email submission deadline is 6:10 PM IST.
Official Submission Email
Submit Your Final Entry
After completing your writing, send your final PDF or DOCX file to the official organizing-committee email before the deadline.
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