Who can apply for Bhumi Campus Awards?
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Any college, student leader, or faculty member across India. You don't need to be a Bhumi partner college to
participate.
Is it free to apply?
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Yes, completely free. There are no charges at any stage.
How many categories can we apply for?
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Up to 3 categories per college. Applying for more will lead to disqualification.
Who should submit the application — student or faculty?
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Students can only apply for the two student-level categories (Student Changemaker of the Year, Social
Innovation Leader). All other categories must be submitted by a Faculty Coordinator or a person nominated by
the college management.
Is self-nomination mandatory?
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Yes, for every category except People's Choice.
What is the People's Choice category?
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No application needed — the college with the highest number of votes in its zone wins directly. Voting stays
open through the application period.
Is it mandatory to participate in GDD or Daan Utsav?
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No — only required if you want to be considered for GDD or Daan Utsav award categories.
How many awards can one college win?
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A maximum of 2 in total (1 Winner + 1 Runner-up combined), across all categories.
What proof or documents are required?
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Photos, videos, reports, testimonials and any material that clearly shows your work and impact. A short
video is mandatory for every project submitted.
How are applications evaluated?
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An initial screening round, followed by 3 rounds of independent jury evaluation, before finalists are
shortlisted.
What is the Campus Changemakers Summit?
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A new addition this year — a half-day gathering held on the morning of the Awards Ceremony, where colleges
learn from each other through real stories, conversations and live problem-solving.
Do I need to attend the Campus Changemakers Summit to apply for BCA?
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No, they're separate. Registration for the Campus Changemakers Summit is open on a first-come, first-served
basis.
When and where is the ceremony?
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January 30, 2027, in Chennai.
When is the last date to apply?
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Dec 5th (2nd deadline). First deadline closes November 20th.
Will our college be featured publicly?
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Yes — selected colleges and individuals are featured on Bhumi's website, social media and other platforms.
What if we face issues while filling the form?
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Reach out to us at [email protected] or call our helpline at
87544-13255.
