RGNUL Exagium 2020: Essays on Classics International Essay Writing Competition

RGNUL Exagium is an online International Essay Writing Competition for Undergraduates, Postgraduates and Research Scholars from diverse disciplines. With an objective to enhance the reading, writing and analytical skills of the students, RGNUL Exagium attempts to engage the Undergraduates and Postgraduates in the reading of Classics. The classics penned by eminent authors and personalities imply continuance and consistence. The reading of such texts is of great significance to the young people as they get enlightened about various issues. It also enables them to understand the contemporary times. 

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, India invites essay entries to RGNUL Exagium. The participants shall write an analytical essay* on the selected classic. Participants shall give an appropriate title to the Essay on the selected text. The essay must focus on the thematic concerns of the writer.

* Essay must be original, logical and coherent.

* Essay should not be summaries.

* Essay should discuss the major issues/themes of the text.

* The analysis of the text must be supported with proper evidence and personal response. Two texts can also be selected for the essay. 

Eligibility

The competition is open to the students pursuing Undergraduate (BALLB/BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/B.Tech/MBBS) or any other Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses (MA/LLM//MSc./MPhil/PhD) in any University/College across the globe. 

Rules and Regulations

Only original essays on the selected text that have not been published or have not been accepted for publication should be mailed to exagium202020@rgnul.ac.in 

Plagiarism of any form shall result in disqualification.

No identification marks must be found in any part of the essay.

Registration form can be downloaded from the University website www.rgnul.ac.in

The Essay must be type-written in English, in Times New Roman, 12 font size and 1.5 line spacing.

Word limit for the Essay is 2000-2500 words.

The Essay must be submitted in MS-Word format.

Soft Copy submission of Essay, Registration Form, Institutional ID and Demand Draft/e-receipt on or before 2nd March 2019.

Hard Copy submission of Essay, Registration Form, Institutional ID and Demand Draft/e-receipt on or before 9th March 2019.

Late Entries shall not be accepted.

Only two co-authors shall be allowed.

The University shall publish the essays recommended by the Experts in a Book with an ISBN number.

Authors shall receive a copy of the Book.

Certificates of Participation shall be given to all the authors.

No Registration Fees for International Participants.

International participants must mail the Soft Copy only.

e-Certificates shall be mailed to International participants.

No Registration Fees for RGNUL Students.

The students of RGNUL shall not be eligible for prizes but the best entries shall be felicitated with Certificates of Merit. 

Registration fees: 

National Participants : Rs. 1000 per entry Rs. 1500 (In case of co- authors) 

Mode of Payment (Offline) : Demand Draft in favour of Registrar, RGNUL, Punjab, payable at Patiala 

Online Mode** Link for payment will be available on website i.e. https://www.rgnul.ac.in Online Portal can be accessed from 6th August 2020 to 6th September 2020

Guidelines for Submission

Registration Form can be downloaded from www.rgnul.ac.in

Soft Copy of the Essay, Scanned Copies of the filled Registration Form, Institutional ID Proof and

Demand Draft to be submitted electronically to exagium2016@rgnul.ac.in

Hard Copy of the Essay, Scanned Copies of the filled Registration form, Institutional ID Proof and

Demand Draft must be sent through Registered Post only.

Entries must be addressed to:

Dr.Navleen Multani, Coordinator

RGNUL Exagium

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab,

Bhadson Road, Sidhuwal, Patiala - 147 006 (India)

Important Dates for Submission

Participants will submit Soft Copy of the Abstract (500 Words) and a brief Bio-note by 17th August 2020.
 Soft Copy submission of Essay, Registration Form, Institutional ID/brief Bio-Note, e-receipt and Declaration Form on or before 06th September 2020.
 Hard Copy submission (only for Indian Students and Professionals) of Essay, Registration Form, Institutional ID/brief Bio-Note, e-receipt and Declaration Form on or before 11th September 2020. 

AWARDS

Cash Prizes and Certificates of Merit shall be awarded to 3 best essays.

Certificates of Participation shall be given to all Authors.

1st Prize: 7000INR

2nd Prize: 5000INR

3rd Prize: 3000INR

Result shall be displayed on the university website www.rgnul.ac.in

Winners shall be intimated through e-mail and on their mobile numbers.

For further information and registration form click here