VEER GATHA 6.0 Registration Link 2026: Check Dates, Topics, Guidelines & Prizes
Register for Veer Gatha 6.0:
The Veer Gatha 6.0 (VeerGatha6) project has been launched for the academic year 2026-27 by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Defence. This flagship program encourages school students across India to learn from the inspiring lives of gallantry award winners and Indian warriors through creative activities like poems, essays, paintings, drawings, and multimedia presentations.
This article provides a complete guide for students, teachers, and schools on the Veer Gatha 6.0 registration link, important dates, category-wise activities, the school submission process, evaluation stages, and prizes. This is a pan-India initiative, and participation from Andhra Pradesh schools is highly encouraged, with a dedicated quota for national-level evaluation.
What is VeerGatha6?
Project Veer Gatha was introduced in 2021 under the Gallantry Awards Portal to spread awareness about acts of bravery, gallantry award winners, and values such as patriotism and civic consciousness. Veer Gatha 6.0 continues this tradition for the academic year 2026-27 with creative, interdisciplinary, and art-integrated activities for students.
| Project | Veer Gatha 6.0 / VeerGatha6 |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Organised By | Ministry of Education & Ministry of Defence |
| Student Classes | Grades 3 to 12 |
| National Winners | Super 100 (100 winners) |
VeerGatha6 Important Dates 2026-27
The timeline for Veer Gatha 6.0 is crucial for schools to plan their activities and submissions. All schools must adhere to the schedule provided in the official concept note.
| Timeline | Activity |
|---|---|
| Latest by 7 September 2026 | Notice forwarded by Ministry of Education to States/UTs and Boards. |
| Latest by 9 September 2026 | States/UTs and Boards issue notices to schools. |
| 12 September – 4 October 2026 | Gallantry award winner interactions & school-level activities. |
| 5 October – 19 October 2026 | Schools upload best entries on MyGov portal. |
| 21 October – 14 November 2026 | District-level evaluation. |
| 16 November – 4 December 2026 | State/UT-level evaluation. |
| 8 December – 28 December 2026 | National-level evaluation. |
| By 28 December 2026 | National Committee submits results to Ministry of Education. |
| By 30 December 2026 | Results forwarded to Ministry of Defence. |
VeerGatha6 Categories and Activities
Students can participate in different activities based on their grade level. The activities are designed to be age-appropriate and encourage creative expression.
| Category / Stage | Classes | Permitted Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory Stage | Grades 3-5 | Poem, Paragraph (up to 150 words), Painting, Drawing |
| Middle Stage | Grades 6-8 | Poem, Paragraph (up to 300 words), Painting, Drawing, Multimedia Presentation, Short Video |
| Secondary Stage | Grades 9-12 | Poem, Essay (up to 750 words), Painting, Drawing, Multimedia Presentation, Short Video |
Suggestive Topics for Veer Gatha 6.0
- 📌 My role model is a Gallantry Award winner and the values I have learnt from his/her life.
- 📌 A Gallantry Award winner made the supreme sacrifice for the nation — how I would keep his/her memory alive.
- 📌 The indomitable spirit and military strategies of Indian warriors such as Prithviraj Chauhan, King Kharavela of Kalinga, Shivaji, warriors of 1857 and Tribal Uprisings.
- 📌 Creative work connecting the achievements of Indian warriors and gallantry award winners with contemporary inspiration.
How Schools Can Submit VeerGatha6 Entries
Schools play a central role in the submission process. The process involves internal selection followed by uploading the best entries to the MyGov portal.
- Conduct Veer Gatha 6.0 activities at the school level.
- Evaluate the student entries internally based on the prescribed rubrics.
- Select the best entry in each applicable category (up to four entries).
- Upload the selected entries through the common MyGov portal during the official submission window (5 October to 19 October 2026).
- Schools are advised not to wait until the last day once their selection is complete.
Entry Break-up for Schools with Different Highest Classes
| School Level | How to Submit 4 Entries |
|---|---|
| Schools up to Class 10 | One best entry each in Categories 1, 2 and 3, plus one extra best entry in any one of these categories. |
| Schools up to Class 8 | One best entry in Categories 1 and 2, plus two extra best entries from Categories 1 and 2. |
| Schools up to Class 5 | Four best entries in Category 1. |
Evaluation Process
Veer Gatha 6.0 has a three-tier evaluation process to ensure fair selection:
- District Level
- State/UT Level
- National Level
Standard evaluation rubrics are prescribed for each activity type, focusing on originality, presentation, technique, and relevance. The maximum score for each category is 16.
| Activity | Key Evaluation Criteria | Max Score |
|---|---|---|
| Essay / Paragraph | Originality, presentation, support and relevance. | 16 |
| Poem | Originality, presentation, poetic devices and relevance. | 16 |
| Multimedia | Originality, presentation, dialogue and relevance. | 16 |
| Painting | Originality, presentation, technique and relevance. | 16 |
VeerGatha6 Winners and Prize
The project offers attractive prizes and recognition for the best entries.
- 🏆 National Level: 100 winners (Super 100).
- – Grades 3-5: 25 national winners.
- – Grades 6-8: 25 national winners.
- – Grades 9-12: 50 national winners (split between Grades 9-10 and 11-12).
- 🏆 State/UT Level: 8 winners per state.
- 🏆 District Level: 4 winners per district.
- 💰 Prize: Each national-level winner will receive a cash prize of ₹10,000 from the Ministry of Defence.
Andhra Pradesh – National Level Evaluation Entry Quota
As per the official concept note, Andhra Pradesh is allotted 144 entries for National Level Evaluation. This is a significant opportunity for students from the state to compete at the national level. The total number of entries stipulated across all States/UTs and organisations is 4,936.
Official Reference Websites
- 🔹 Gallantry Awards Portal: Visit Gallantry Awards Portal
- 🔹 MyGov Innovate India: Visit MyGov Innovate India
- 🔹 NCERT Book on Param Vir Chakra Awardees: Refer to the NCERT publication for inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The concept note states that school entries will be uploaded through a common MyGov portal. The official submission platform is the MyGov Innovate India portal. Schools should check for a dedicated Veer Gatha 6.0 campaign URL once it is published.
School students from Grades 3 to 12 can participate through their schools in the prescribed categories and activities.
The school upload window in the concept note is 5 October to 19 October 2026.
The prescribed process provides for up to four selected entries from each school, with the category break-up depending on the highest class available in the school.
There are 100 national-level winners (Super 100). Each national winner receives a ₹10,000 cash prize from the Ministry of Defence.
Conclusion
Veer Gatha 6.0 is a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with India’s rich history of bravery and sacrifice. By participating, students not only stand a chance to win attractive prizes but also gain a deeper understanding of the values of patriotism and civic consciousness.
Schools and students are advised to follow the official timeline and guidelines closely to ensure successful participation. All the best to the students of Andhra Pradesh and across India for Veer Gatha 6.0!
📝 Ready to Participate?
Visit the official MyGov portal to submit your school’s best entries.