CBSE Expression Series 2025–26: 8 Powerful Ways Showcase Student Talent.

Hey students, teachers, and parents!


Get ready to dive into a world of creativity, expression, and meaningful writing. CBSE has launched the 1st Expression Series for the academic session 2025–26, and trust me—it’s not just another competition. It’s a chance for students to express their hearts and minds on something that really matters: Competency-Focused Education.

Let me walk you through this exciting opportunity. Whether you’re in Class 3 or Class 12, there’s a space for your voice here. ✍️

What is the CBSE Expression Series?

The CBSE Expression Series is a national-level platform where students showcase their writing and artistic skills by submitting essays, paragraphs, or poems on a specific theme. This time, the theme is:

Competency-Focused Education — because learning isn’t just about marks anymore. It’s about building skills that matter for real life.



Who Can Participate?

Students from Classes 3 to 12 can participate in 4 categories:

StageClassesMode of ExpressionWord Limit
Preparatory Stage3 to 5Paragraph150 words
Middle Stage6 to 8Essay / Poem400 words
Secondary Stage Phase 19 to 10Essay / Poem700 words
Secondary Stage Phase 211 to 12Essay / Poem1000 words

Topics to Choose From

Here’s what you’ll be writing about, based on your class group:

Preparatory Stage (Class 3–5)

  • My Superpower: A skill that helps me shine
  • How I solve my problems

Middle Stage (Class 6–8)

  • My learning adventure: Everyday something new
  • How competency-based learning helps me handle real-life situations

Secondary Stage Phase 1 (Class 9–10)

  • Empowering Growth Through Competency-Oriented Learning
  • Competency means more than marks

Secondary Stage Phase 2 (Class 11–12)

  • The competencies I want to carry into my professional life
  • Beyond Exams: How competencies shape careers

Important Dates to Remember

  • School-level entries open: 14 July 2025
  • Last date for school-level participation: 28 July 2025
  • Submission to CBSE via app: 28 July to 04 August 2025

Official Circular :

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2024/85_Circular_2024.pdf


How Will It Work in Schools?

  1. Your school will organize the Expression Series during school hours.
  2. You’ll write your entry (paragraph, essay, or poem) in Hindi or English.
  3. Your school will evaluate all entries and choose one best entry per category (so 4 entries total).
  4. Shortlisted entries will be submitted to CBSE through the CBSE Expression Series App.

How to Submit (For Schools)

Submission is super simple and tech-friendly:

  1. Download the CBSE Expression Series App from the Google Play Store.
  2. Use your school’s Affiliation Number and Registration Password to log in.
  3. Fill in student details, choose topic, upload scanned images of the entry (max 4).
  4. Preview and click Final Submit.
  5. Boom! You’ll instantly get a certificate of participation.

How it is beneficial You?

  • All participants will get e-certificates.
  • Top 10 entries from each region will move to the national level.
  • Top 3 national winners in each category will get merit certificates from CBSE.

Isn’t that cool? It’s not just a competition—it’s recognition on a national platform.

Tips for a Winning Entry

  • Be original. Don’t copy from the internet. Your thoughts your ideas matters.
  • Express your personal story or ideas—this isn’t a textbook essay.
  • Keep it simple, clear, and from the heart (very importantly).
  • Add a touch of creativity—maybe a small story, or an interesting question.
  • Ask your teacher or parent to proofread.

Final Words: Why Should You Participate?

Look, exams are important—but so is your voice, your imagination, and your ability to think beyond the syllabus. The Expression Series lets you shine in your own way—and that’s the kind of learning the future needs.

So go ahead, pick up your pen or keyboard, and let your expression speak louder than marks.

1. What is the meaning of CBSE Expression Series?

The CBSE Expression Series is a creative competition conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education where students from Classes 3 to 12 can participate by submitting essays, paragraphs, or poems on a given theme. It promotes creativity, expression, and awareness among students on important educational and national topics.

2. Who can participate in the Expression Series?

All students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools from Class 3 to 12 can participate. Entries are grouped into four categories based on class levels.

3. What is the theme of the CBSE Expression Series 2025–26?

The theme for the 1st Expression Series of 2025–26 is “Competency-Focused Education”. Students have to write on sub-topics related to this theme, according to their class group.

4. How to upload the Expression Series?

Students submit their entries to their school, and the school then evaluates and uploads the best entries via the CBSE Expression Series Android App available on the Google Play Store.

5. Can students submit entries directly to CBSE?

No, students cannot submit entries directly. All submissions must go through the school, and only one best entry per category (total of 4) can be submitted from each school.

6. Will I get a certificate for participation?

Yes! Every student whose entry is successfully uploaded through the app will receive an e-certificate of participation instantly.

10. How are winners selected in the Expression Series?

a) CBSE evaluates the best 10 entries per region.
b) From these, 3 best entries per category are chosen at the national level.
c) Winners get an online certificate of merit from CBSE.

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