1st National Blog Writing Competition, 2024 on Feasibility of One Nation, One Election by NLU, Ranchi: Register by Nov 24

About the University

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by Act No. 4 of Jharkhand State Assembly in 2010. The University has subsequently been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC Act of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI). The University started functioning in September 2010. At present, the University has more than 600 students on rolls in the undergraduate course. The University has been included as member of the CLAT w.e.f. CLAT 2012.

About the Competition

The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda at NUSRL Ranchi is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the National Blog Writing Competition. The competition invites participants to explore and analyse the practicality, challenges, and implications of implementing simultaneous elections across India, considering constitutional, logistical, and democratic aspects. The competition extends an open invitation to students and academicians from all law schools, encouraging them to participate and contribute to the exchange of ideas and experiences on the designated topic.

The chosen theme for the first National Blog Writing Competition is the “Feasibility of One Nation, One Election .” The competition’s objective is to create a platform for bright minds to conduct analytical research on laws in various jurisdictions and devise intellectually sound provisions applicable to the Indian legal framework. Ultimately, the competition seeks to foster an environment for the exchange of ideas and experiences, welcoming participation from both law students and academician. E-certificates will be provided to all participants and Merit Certificates will be provided for top 3 entries.

Eligibility and Team Composition

The competition is open to all students and academicians from a recognised college or University. The team may comprise a maximum number of 2 members.

Registration Fee

Single Author: INR 100 | Co-Authors: INR 150. (Maximum upto 2 authors are allowed).

The bank account details are as follows:

Name of Account: NUSRL RANCHI
Name of the Bank: Bank of India
A/C Number: 490710110003104
Type of Account: Savings Account
IFSC Code: BKID0005900
Branch: NUSRL Campus

Important Dates

Opening of registrations: 12th November 2024:
Closing of Registration: 24th November 2024
Deadline of Submission: 30th November 2024
Declaration of Results: 20th December 2024

Rules and Regulations

1. Submission Format

Submit in both Word and PDF formats
File naming convention: “Title of the Blog-Participant’s Name”
Font: Times New Roman
Body: 12 point size
Footnotes: 10 point size

2. Content Guidelines

Word limit: 1,000-1,500 words (excluding footnotes)
Citation style: ILI
Maximum plagiarism allowed: 10%
Title is mandatory
Use of AI tools will lead to immediate disqualification.

Awards & Prizes

1st Prize: INR 3,000
2nd Prize: INR 2,000
3rd Prize: INR 1,000
E-certificates will be provided to all participants and Merit Certificates will be provided for top 3 entries.