The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will host the Expression Series for the academic session 2026-2027 where students of classes 3 to 12 can write paragraphs, essays, or poems on women empowerment with the theme, "Women Empowerment: Educate, Enable, Excel".
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The topics are given below:
Categories, formats and topics:
| Category | Class | Format | Topics |
| Primary Stage | Classes 3–5 | Paragraph (150 words) |
1. Every Girl Has Big Dreams 2. Strong Women in My Life |
| Middle Stage | Classes 6–8 | Essay (400 words) / Poem |
1. Educating the Girl Child: Shaping the Nation 2. Breaking Stereotypes: Women in STEM and Sports |
| Secondary Stage – Phase 1 | Classes 9–10 | Essay (700 words) / Poem |
1. Women Leadership: Transforming Governance and Innovation 2. Financial Independence: The Key to Women Empowerment |
| Secondary Stage – Phase 2 | Classes 11–12 | Essay (1,000 words) / Poem |
1. Empowered Women, Sustainable Future 2. Policy Interventions and Social Reforms in Female Empowerment |
This school-level activity will run from November 5 to 17, 2026, with shortlisted entries submitted to CBSE between November 18 and 25.
How selection works
- Schools shall organise the school-level Expression Series during school hours from 5 November 2026 to 17 November 2026 on the topics mentioned above. Information about the Expression Series should be communicated to all students.
- Students must participate in the Expression Series activities, such as essays, paragraphs, poems, etc., using the format provided.
- All paragraphs, essays and poems must be checked for plagiarism.
- Plagiarism will be considered serious professional misconduct. If plagiarism is identified, the submitted entry will be rejected immediately.
- Paragraphs, essays and poems may be written in either Hindi or English and should be written clearly and effectively.
- Schools must complete the evaluation of all entries and shortlist one entry from each class category, making a total of four entries per school, for submission to CBSE.
- Each shortlisted entry must be certified by the Head of the Institution or the Teacher In-charge, confirming that the submitted work is original.
Submission of Shortlisted Entries
- Schools must submit/upload their shortlisted entries between 18 November 2026 and 25 November 2026 through the CBSE Expression Series Web Portal:
- After successfully submitting their entries on the CBSE Expression Series Web Portal, each participant must download an online participation certificate.
- Each CBSE Region will select the 10 best entries in each category for consideration in the National-Level selection of winners.
- National-Level winners will receive an online Merit Certificate from CBSE at their registered email addresses.
How entries will be judged
Entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Originality of expression.
- Presentation.
- Relevance to the topic.
- Supporting arguments and ideas.
The decision of the Evaluation Committee will be final. No correspondence regarding the committee's decision will be entertained.
For any queries, please contact:
- Telephone: 011-43354915 (during office hours)
- Email: [email protected]
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Conclusion
CBSE’s Expression Series 2026–27 invites students from Classes 3–12 to write on women’s empowerment from November 5–17, 2026. Schools will shortlist and upload entries to CBSE between November 18–25; selected participants will receive certificates, and top entries may earn national merit recognition.
Source
Official Notice by CBSE, 24 October, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per CBSE, the Education Ministry, and Government of India.
