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“Dream is not the thing you see in sleep but is that thing that doesn't let you sleep. ” ― Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

IFIM College invites students with passion to write and who dare to dream big to participate in the essay contest instituted to pay tribute to a great scientist and scholar Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who significantly contributed to our society and inspired many a youth.

Contest Categories

Category 1 PU/11th and 12th level Category 2 UG Level

Category 3 PG Level

Prizes in each of the three categories

First prize: Rs. 50,000/-

Second prize: Rs. 25,000/-

Third prize: Rs. 15,000/-

Seven Concept prizes: Rs. 5,000/- each

Important Dates

Contest Rules

• Registration to the Contest is free.
• Incomplete registrations will not be eligible
• On acceptance of your registration you will receive a unique identity number for the contest. You are required to print this and carry it to your centre for the contest.
• The centre for competition will be notified on the date specified through email to mail id provided in the registration form.
• The students are required to bring with them black ink gel/ball pens for writing. Paper will be provided at the centre.
• The length of the essay will be 600 to 650 words and must be original creative work of the student. Working under the broad theme of Vision- India 2022 students may choose their own sub themes. The students will be given 1hr 30 minutes to complete the essay
• All essays submitted will be the property of IFIM College.
• The essays will be evaluated on the following   parameters;
• Original content
• Unique style
• Fresh point of view
• Creativity
• Descriptive language
• Good diction
• Practicality of ideas
• Research incorporated into the essay
• Clear and Strong presentation of ideas
• Spelling/Grammar/Word Count
• Relevance to the theme
• The decision of the panel of Judges would be final  and binding on the contestants with respect to award winning essays.
• The results will be announced on the date specified on the website and winners and their institutions will be notified through E-mail.
• Certificates to the participants will be sent to the respective institutions.
• Certificates and prizes to the winners will be distributed at special function in February 2017 at IFIM College, Bangalore.

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