CBSE Budding Authors Programme 2025-26: Unleash Your Child’s Creative Writing Talent
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched “CBSE Budding Authors Programme 2025” an exciting opportunity for young writers through the Budding Authors Programme 2025-26. This initiative aims to nurture creative writing skills and give students a platform to see their stories published.
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What is the Budding Authors Programme?
This is a FREE programme designed to inspire students from Classes 5-10 to discover the joy of storytelling and creative expression. Students can write original short stories in either Hindi or English and potentially get their work published by CBSE.
Key Details at a Glance
Categories and Word Limits:
- Classes 5-6: 500-600 words
- Classes 7-8: 600-900 words
- Classes 9-10: 1000-1500 words
Important Dates:
- First Round (School Level): January 6-31, 2026
- Second Round (Registration & Submission): February 3-27, 2026
How Does It Work?
Round 1: School Level Competition
- Unlimited students can participate at the school level
- Each student writes one original story in either Hindi or English
- Schools will evaluate stories using CBSE rubrics
- Schools shortlist 12 best stories (2 per class – one in Hindi, one in English)
Round 2: National Level
- Selected students register on the CBSE portal
- Stories are uploaded for evaluation by expert panels
- Best entries will be e-published by CBSE
Story Themes and Ideas
Students have complete creative freedom! The circular suggests exciting themes like:
For Classes 5-6:
Adventure stories, tales about love for nature/pets, heroes around us, and science fiction
For Classes 7-8:
Fantasy adventures (“When I…” scenarios), weird and whacky situations, stories on kindness and self-confidence
For Classes 9-10:
War and peace narratives, fantasy worlds, and futuristic stories
Why Should Your Child Participate?
✓ Develops critical thinking and language skills
✓ Boosts confidence and self-expression
✓ Opportunity to get published by CBSE
✓ All second-round participants receive participation certificates
✓ Outstanding entries get Certificates of Appreciation
✓ Completely FREE – no registration fees
Tips for Success
The programme emphasizes five key story elements:
- Characters – Create interesting, believable characters
- Setting – Build an engaging backdrop for your story
- Key Events – Develop a compelling plot
- Problem – Present a challenge or conflict
- Resolution – Provide a satisfying conclusion
How to Participate
Contact your school’s Nodal Officer for the programme. Schools will coordinate the first round and guide selected students through the registration process on the CBSE portal: https://cbseit.in/cbse/2025/bauthor
Important Note
For Hindi category submissions, student and school names must be entered in Hindi only.
This is a wonderful opportunity for young minds to explore their creativity and potentially see their work reach thousands of readers across India. Encourage your child to participate and let their imagination soar!
For queries, email: cbse.reading.mission@cbseshiksha.in
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