CBSE Expression Series 2 Announced – Students from Classes 3 to 12 Can Participate, Submit Entries by November 20!
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the launch of its second Expression Series for the 2025–26 academic session, themed “Farming for a Future-Sustaining Rural India.”
The initiative encourages students from Classes 3 to 12 to participate in creative competitions that promote awareness about agriculture, sustainability, and rural development.
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Encouraging Creative Expression Among Students
The Expression Series is designed to help students express their thoughts through essays, poems, and paintings on topics related to India’s rural life, agriculture, and sustainability.
According to CBSE, the competition will be conducted in four categories, allowing participation from the primary (Classes 3–5) to the senior secondary level (Classes 11–12).
Students can submit their entries through their schools by November 20, 2025. The selection will be carried out at the school, regional, and national levels in two stages.
Four Participation Categories
The Expression Series 2 will be open in the following categories:
- Primary (Classes 3–5): My Village, My Pride and Our Farmers – Our Strength
- Middle (Classes 6–8): Journey of Food – From Farms to Our Plates, Bridging Rural and Urban India
- Secondary (Classes 9–10): Sustainable Agriculture and Youth’s Role in Rural Development
- Senior Secondary (Classes 11–12): Agri-Based Industry – The Future of India’s Development
Each category will focus on one specific theme and activity type (essay, poem, or painting).
Selection and Evaluation Process
Every school can choose four best entries, one from each category, and submit them to the CBSE regional level. From these, the top 10 entries from each region will be shortlisted and further evaluated at the national level. The final three entries from across the country will be selected as national winners.
Students can submit their work in both English and Hindi. The entries will be judged on creativity, originality, expression, and relevance to the theme.
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Objective of the Series
The Expression Series aims to inspire students to engage with real-world issues such as agriculture, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
It provides a platform for young learners to reflect on India’s rural heritage, the role of farmers, and the importance of balancing growth between cities and villages.
CBSE has also directed schools to motivate maximum participation and ensure that students submit entries well before the deadline.
Core Information Table
| Category | Class Range | Theme / Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Classes 3–5 | My Village, My Pride and Our Farmers – Our Strength |
| Middle | Classes 6–8 | From Fields to Plates: How Rural India Nourishes Our Cities |
| Secondary | Classes 9–10 | Sustainable Agriculture and Youth’s Role in Rural Development |
| Senior Secondary | Classes 11–12 | Agri-Based Industry – The Future of India’s Development |
CBSE has started a new national-level competition called Expression Series 2, where students from Classes 3 to 12 can express their ideas about farming and rural life through essays, poems, or drawings.
| Important Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | November 20, 2025 |
| Participation Levels | School → Regional → National |
| Submission Languages | English and Hindi |
| Participation Type | Essay, Poem, or Painting |
| Theme for 2025–26 | Farming for a Future – Sustaining Rural India |
Each school will choose four best entries and send them for further selection. The goal is to make students understand the importance of farmers, food production, and sustainable development in building India’s future. Check official Circular
| Section | Details / Instructions |
|---|---|
| A. Conduct at the School Level | |
| 1. Schedule for School-Level Competition | Schools must organize the Expression Series between 07 November 2025 and 20 November 2025 during school hours. |
| 2. Communication to Students | Schools should inform all students about the Expression Series and encourage maximum participation. |
| 3. Format of Entries | Students must submit their work (Essay/Paragraph/Poem) using the official format provided in Annexure I. |
| 4. Language Options | Submissions can be written in Hindi or English. |
| 5. Evaluation at School Level | Schools should evaluate all entries and shortlist one best entry per class category — a total of four entries per school. |
| 6. Certification Requirement | Each shortlisted entry must be certified by the Head of the Institution or Teacher In-Charge, confirming that the work is original. |
| B. Submission of Shortlisted Entries to CBSE | |
| 1. Submission Dates | Schools must upload shortlisted entries from 20 November 2025 to 30 November 2025. |
| 2. Mode of Submission | Entries must be submitted via the CBSE Expression Series App (available on the Google Play Store) using an Android phone. |
| 3. Submission Guidelines | Schools should refer to Annexure II for detailed instructions on how to upload entries. |
| 4. Certificate of Participation | After successful submission, each participant can download an online participation certificate through the CBSE Expression Series App. |
| 5. Regional Level Selection | Each CBSE Region will select the 10 best entries in every category for national-level evaluation. |
| 6. National Level Winners | Winners at the National Level will receive an online Merit Certificate from CBSE, sent to their registered email address. |
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