Official Essay Format — Echelon Essay Competition 2025

1. Title Page (Mandatory)

• Essay Title
• Participant’s Full Name
• Grade/Class
• School/Institution
• City & Country
• Email ID

2. Essay Structure

A. Introduction

• Presents the topic clearly
• Establishes background/context
• States the thesis or core argument

B. Body Paragraphs (2–5 paragraphs)

• A clear main idea
• Analysis, reasoning, or evidence
• Examples, case studies, or data (if relevant)
• Smooth transitions

C. Conclusion

• Summarises main arguments
• Presents final insight, recommendation, or reflection
• No new arguments introduced

3. Originality Requirements

• Work must be fully original and written by the participant.
• Plagiarism, including AI-generated content, leads to disqualification.

4. Citations (If Used)

• MLA
• APA
• Chicago
• Harvard
• All references must be properly cited.

5. Submission Rules

• File name format: EEC25_FullName_Title.pdf
• Upload through the official submission link (website/socials)

Echelon Essay Competition 2025 — Guidelines & Rules

1. Eligibility

• Open to high school students (Grades 8–12 or equivalent) from any country.
• Individual submissions only; no group entries.

2. Essay Topics

• Choose one topic from the official 2025 topic list.

3. Judging Criteria

• Clarity of argument
• Research depth & analysis
• Structure & coherence
• Creativity & originality
• Writing quality
• Relevance to the chosen topic

4. Submission Process

• Submit via the official link on Echelon’s website/socials.
• One submission per participant.
• Late entries are not accepted.

5. Results & Awards

• Results announced on Echelon’s website and social media.
• Awards may include: certificates, cash prizes (pending sponsors), publication opportunities, and special mentions.

Official Topics — Echelon Essay Competition 2025

1. Public Policy & Governance (General)

• a) Design a policy for India in 2050: Define a national priority focusing on sustainability, technological leadership, and equitable growth.
• b) If you could redesign the Indian education system, what would you change first—and why? Reform foundational learning and align curriculum with future skills.
• Examine evolving work models shaped by AI, automation, and workforce trends.

2. Economics & Business

• a) Is India’s young investor boom a revolution or a ticking time bomb? Assess whether rising retail participation creates prosperity or unsustainable risk.
• b) Can AI-generated businesses replace traditional startups? Evaluate AI’s new role in automating and accelerating entrepreneurship.

3. Public Policy (Focused)

• a) Can India become a welfare state without increasing taxes? Explore fiscal models supporting welfare expansion with existing revenue.
• b) Are public protests a legitimate policy tool or a breakdown of democracy? Debate protests as democratic expression vs. governance disruption.

4. International Relations & Geopolitics

• a) Is the world moving from unipolarity to ‘AI-polarity’? Analyze global power shifts based on AI dominance instead of nation-states.
• b) Will BRICS ever rival the influence of the G7? Consider economic strength, political coordination, and global influence.
• c) Should countries prioritise national sovereignty over global cooperation? Weigh self-reliance against international interdependence.