How Essays Are Scored

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• All essays are judged anonymously and scored out of 100 across six criteria.

• CriterionPoints

• Relevance20

• Argument20

• Evidence20

• Counter-argument15

• Social Impact & Vision15

• Clarity10

• Total100

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What each criterion means:

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• Relevance — 20 points Does the essay directly and precisely answer the question throughout? Every paragraph should serve the answer.

• Argument — 20 points Is there a clear, specific position stated early? Does every paragraph advance the argument logically?

• Evidence — 20 points Are claims backed by real examples, data, or credible sources? Sources must be cited.

• Counter-argument — 15 points Does the essay acknowledge the strongest opposing view and address it fairly?

• Social Impact & Vision — 15 points Does the essay offer an original perspective that challenges conventional thinking? Does it carry a healthy vision worth spreading? Does it leave the reader seeing the topic differently?

• Clarity — 10 points Is the writing precise, concise, and easy to follow? Every sentence should earn its place.

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Score guide:

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ScoreOutcome

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• 90–100        Regional Winner / Global contender

• 75–89          Regional shortlist

• 60–74          Certificate of Participation

• Below 60    Does not advance

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