Colloquy 2026 | Kautilya School of Public Policy

Hey everyone, sharing a few competitions being organised as part of Kautilya Colloquy 2026 that might be relevant to people interested in public policy, governance, economics and related fields.

1. Niti-in-Quest
A two-member quiz covering current affairs, politics, policy, governance, economy, cinema, media, visual/audio clues etc.
🏆 ₹20,000 prize
📅 26th September

2. The Policy Play
An online vlog/video storytelling competition where participants explore policy issues through storytelling. Themes include economics, governance, geopolitics, technology and sustainability. Open individually or in teams of up to 3.
🏆 ₹5,000 awards across three categories (15k prize pool)
📅 Register by 1 September | Submit by 7 September

3. Paper Presentations
A platform for students, academics and researchers to present their work and engage with contemporary public policy and governance challenges, under this year's theme

Theme: “Policy Pathways: From Roots to Routes.”

🏆 1st prize - ₹25,000

🏆2nd prize - ₹20,000

Will be published on national scale

Full papers accepted till Sep-7th

🎓 Open to students, academicians and researchers
💬 Present research and exchange ideas in policy discussions

And beyond these competitions: Colloquy also features panel discussions bringing together scholars, policymakers, practitioners and students, with the broader conference designed to facilitate connections across academia, government, industry and civil society

Sharing in case anyone here is looking for competitions/opportunities around policy and related fields. Details and registration links below!

https://www.kspp.edu.in/colloquy

Happening in Kautilya School of Public Policy, GITAM Hyderabad (🍴meals included for offline participants)

for queries: colloquy2026@kspp.edu.in