KARIMNAGAR, AUGUST 27, 2026: The Heartfulness Essay Contest is being organised by Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) for the 34th successive year. MYBharat-affiliated Udaan Youth Club is one of the partner institutions of the Heartfulness Essay Event 2026, actively encouraging youth from diverse backgrounds to participate.
Contest Details
The Heartfulness Essay Event 2026 is an opportunity for young people aged 14–25 to pause, reflect and express their thoughts and personal experiences on meaningful themes related to inner growth, acceptance and human evolution. The event encourages participants to balance intellectual development with the development of the heart and inner self.
Essays may be written in any one of the following 12 approved languages: English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.
Categories and Topics
Category 1: [Ages 14–18 years] – Word Limit: 500
Topic: No one can hurt me without my permission.
Category 2: [Ages 19–25 years] – Word Limit: 750
Topic: Acceptance is a sign of evolution.
Click here to see all the Contest Guidelines
Evaluation Criteria
Essays will be evaluated on theme introduction/interpretation, structure and flow, language, originality, relevance of ideas to the theme, research/attention to details and conclusion. Relevance of ideas carries the highest weightage of 40, followed by originality at 20.
Awards and Recognitions
- Winner and Runner-up:Â Trophy and e-certificate in each of the 12 languages in both categories.
- 3rd to 10th rank:Â Memento and rank e-certificate.
- Top 10 shortlisted entries:Â E-Merit Certificate.
- All Eligible participants:Â E-certificate of participation.
- Some top participants may be invited for a telephone or video interview as part of the final selection.
How to Submit:Â
How to Submit: Participants can upload their essay using the official submission link.
Deadline:Â September 30, 2026
Contact Information: For any clarifications or assistance, please contact: essayevent@heartfulness.org
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