CBSE Announces Online Competitions for Independence Day 2025 : Essay, Painting, Quiz, and Reel Contests Open Till 31 July

CBSE Board has issued a notice related to the Independence Day Celebrations 2025, which all affiliated schools should take note of. This blog post will give you complete details about the MyGov portal activities announced in association with the Ministry of Defence, and why schools, students, and teachers must actively engage in these national events.

As per CBSE Circular No. Acad-46/2025, dated 23 July 2025, the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the MyGov platform, is hosting a series of online competitions and activities to commemorate India’s 78th Independence Day.

Objective of the Competitions

These contests are being conducted as part of the Independence Day 2025 celebrations with the aim to:

• Promote patriotic feelings among youth and citizens
• Encourage creativity and public participation
• Celebrate India’s democratic values, heritage, and achievement.
• Involve students in nation-building through expressive platforms.  

List of MyGov Competitions for Independence Day 2025

CBSE has listed six major competitions/activities that students and schools can participate in, all hosted on the MyGov portal. The last date to submit entries is 31st July 2025.

All contests are available on the dedicated campaign page: https://www.mygov.in/campaigns/independence-day

CBSE’s Appeal to All Affiliated Schools

The Director (Academics), Dr. Praggya M. Singh, has requested all CBSE-affiliated school principals and heads to:

• Actively disseminate this information among students and staff
• Encourage enthusiastic participation from all grades
• Display notices on school boards and websites
• Help mobilize large-scale involvement from the school community

Why These Activities Matter

These MyGov activities offer a unique platform for students to:

• Showcase creativity and civic knowledge
• Engage with themes of national interest and security
• Celebrate India’s freedom movement and modern journey
• Develop a deep sense of responsibility, courage, and unity

Important Deadline

• Last Date to Submit Entries: 31st July 2025
• Official Circular Link

• Late entries will not be accepted, and all submissions must be completed online through the official MyGov platform.

CBSE’s active support of this initiative reflects the importance of nurturing patriotism, critical thinking, and creativity among India’s future generations. Schools play a pivotal role in encouraging students to become proud, aware, and active citizens.

Principals, teachers, and parents are encouraged to help students participate and contribute to this celebration of India’s independence, strength, and innovation.