- Initially, up to 36 essays will be selected and their authors will be invited for an oral presentation to be held in Mumbai in the last week of October 2018.
- The final selection will be made on the basis of -
- Quality of written essay
- Performance in the oral presentation
30th All India Essay Contest on Nuclear Science & Technology 2018
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Eligibility
Students pursuing full-time graduation program
Region
India
Award
Cash prize of up to INR 25,000
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
30th All India Essay Contest on Nuclear Science & Technology 2018 invites entries from students pursuing full-time graduation course in any discipline from an Indian University or institute deemed to be a university. The contest aims at highlighting multifarious achievements of Department of Atomic Energy in nuclear technology development and basic sciences.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
- Any student who is pursuing a regular full-time graduation course in any discipline from an Indian university or an institute deemed to be a university can apply for the contest.
Note: The students who have already won prizes (including consolation prizes) in earlier essay contests are not eligible to apply.
Benefits
- Three winners for first prize (one for each topic) will receive a cash prize of INR 25,000 each.
- Three winners for second prize (one for each topic) will receive a cash prize of INR 20,000 each.
- Three winners for the third prize (one for each topic) will receive a cash prize of INR 15,000 each.
- The students who will make an oral presentation but do not secure first, second or third prize will receive a consolation prize of INR 7,000 each.
- Also, the students who will be called for oral presentation in Mumbai will receive rail fare of to and fro AC 3-tier by the shortest route. The claim for rail fare reimbursement will be restricted to journey performed by ordinary express/mail train in AC 3-Tier.
- They will also get boarding and lodging in the guest house of BARC at Anushaktinagar, Mumbai during the authorized period of stay.
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can send their entries by post through following steps -
Step 1: Choose one of the specified topics to write the essay.
Step 2: Prepare the essay.
Step 3: Attach bonafide studentship certificate issued by the Principal of College/Institute.
Step 4: Take a separate detachable sheet and mention information like -
- Name of the applicant
- Address, contact number and email id of the college/institute
- Address, contact number and email of the applicant.
Step 5: Send the entry by post to -
Assistant Personnel Officer,
Public Awareness Division,
Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India,
Anushakti Bhavan, CSM Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
Email:- aaopad@dae.gov.in
Note: Entries through e-mail or telefax will not be accepted.
Important Dates
Last date for receipt of entries - 6 August 2018
The date for oral presentation in Mumbai - Last week of October 2018
Distribution of prizes - 30 October 2018
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- The students are required to write an essay on any of the following topics -
- Evolution of Nuclear Power in India
- Radioisotope Production and Radiation Technology Applications
- Lasers and Their Impact on Mankind
- The introduction of the essay should not be more than 350 words highlighting the multifarious achievements of DAE in basic sciences and nuclear technology development and their use in overall societal development in the country.
- The detailed essay should not exceed 1500 words.
- The conclusion of the essay should be up to 150 words.
- In all, the entire essay should not exceed 2000 words.
- Essays should be submitted by a single author and can be written in any official Indian language or English.
Contact Details
Assistant Personnel Officer,
Public Awareness Division,
Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India,
Anushakti Bhavan, CSM Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
Email:- aaopad@dae.gov.in
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