RESULTS
The Aspiring Authors
2nd National
Writing Challenge
Results are here — a celebration of 1,500+ young voices from across India who dared to put pen to paper.
1500+
Entries Received
3
Levels
5
Award Categories
Results compiled per evaluation rubric
Congratulations to every winner
After careful evaluation by our panel, we are thrilled to announce the results of the 2nd National Writing Challenge. Each entry was reviewed against a rigorous rubric, and these extraordinary young authors stood out for their creativity, voice, and craft. We are proud of every single participant.
L1
Category Level 1
Best Young Author Award
1 winner
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Aashay Agrawal
Manav Rachna International School, Gurugram
Best Creative Imagination Award
14 winners
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🌟Adya PandeySunbeam English School, Varanasi, U.P.
🌟Aaradhya AgrawalDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Deeranshh Kamotra AroraDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Gunveen KaurGenesis Global School, Noida
🌟Harnoor KaurDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Kavya SrivastavaSarvottam International School, Greater Noida
🌟Ramyra VermaMeridien School, Madhapur, Hyderabad
🌟Roohani Rysa JainDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Ruhani Sud KuthialaDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Saanvi AroraSt. Thomas Senior Secondary School, Paharganj, Delhi
🌟SaakshiMaharaja Agrasain Public School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi
🌟Shanvi LambaManav Rachna International School, Gurugram
🌟Shridharsh SLMaharaja Agrasain Public School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi
🌟Tanish Singh MehraRyan International School, Noida Extension
Best Descriptive Writing Award
10 winners
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🌟Anaisha AhujaDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Anaisha GuptaSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Jiyanshi MadanMaharaja Agrasain Public School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi
🌟Kiva MehtaSt. Thomas Girls Sr. Sec. School, Karol Bagh, Delhi
🌟Kriday ManchandaDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Krishiv PuriDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Nitara AroraSt. Thomas Girls Sr. Sec. School, Karol Bagh, Delhi
🌟Saahira BajajDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Siwon JeongDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Zoya RenganathDPS International Edge, Gurugram
Most Heartwarming Story
4 winners
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🌟Areesha NarangDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Avanya SudhaSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Devanshi SinghGrads International School, Greater Noida
🌟Rudr MalhotraShiv Nadar School, Noida
Special Mention — Remarkable Creativity
5 winners
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⭐Alisha SarohaDPS International Edge, Gurugram
⭐Dhiman SrivastavaSuncity School, Gurugram
⭐Kabir AroraDPS International Edge, Gurugram
⭐Kiara AvasthiDPS International Edge, Gurugram
⭐Udaiveer JainDPS International Edge, Gurugram
L2
Category Level 2
Best Young Author Award
1 winner
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🥇Anika LathSuncity School, Gurugram
Best Creative Imagination Award
11 winners
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🌟Aadya GuptaSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Aashira HimatsingkaSuncity World School, Gurugram
🌟Ahyaan Ali WaniSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Arya MehtaSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Honnesha KoulManav Bharti India International School, Gurugram
🌟Omysha PandeyDPS International Edge, Gurugram
🌟Prisha WaliaMount Carmel School, Dwarka, Delhi
🌟Rishika DhingraSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Rishika JKSuguna PIP School, Tamilnadu
🌟Seerat SinghSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Vatsala GuptaMaharaja Agrasain Public School, Ashok Vihar, Delhi
Best Descriptive Writing Award
5 winners
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🌟Aashvi SharmaManav Rachna International School, Gurugram
🌟Anika BaglaSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Arayan MehtaSuncity School, Gurugram
🌟Noireet Dutta BorahSuvidya R.E.M. School, Assam
🌟Vidhi RohillaAravali International School, Rewari, Haryana
Most Heartwarming Story
1 winner
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🌟Aidan ThomasSuncity School, Gurugram
Special Mention — Remarkable Creativity
4 winners
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⭐Aradhya KothiyalDPS International Edge, Gurugram
⭐Devina ThakurSuncity School, Gurugram
⭐Reyaansh GuptaManav Rachna International School, Gurugram
⭐Shaarvi PuriSuncity School, Gurugram
L3
Category Level 3
Best Young Author Award
1 winner
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🥇Chris Michael Joseph & Abhyudaya MattaMount Carmel, Dwarka, Delhi
Best Creative Imagination Award
5 winners
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🌟Aishani AroraSardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lodhi Estate, Delhi
🌟Iraa VyasMayoor Chopasni School, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
🌟Manisha YadavAravali International School, Rewari, Haryana
🌟Saaberi SenDelhi Public School, Ruby Park, Kolkata
🌟Uswa Abdul MajidRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best Descriptive Writing Award
1 winner
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🌟Rasleen KaurSarvattam International School, Greater Noida
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