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THE FESTIVAL FOR THE CURIOUS
Two days of stories, stages, sketches, big ideas, loud cheers and your people.
21—22 NOVEMBER 2026 ✳ BHUBANESWAR
STORIES. STAGES. SHARED EXPERIENCES.
NCLF brings young people together through literature, creativity, conversation and shared experiences.
Find a book that gets you. Ask a question that matters. Cheer for a friend. Discover something about yourself you didn’t know was there.
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YOUR NEXT STORY
IS GETTING CLOSER.
Treasure hunts, live comics, debate, stories, spelling and a quiz. The event art comes straight from the NCLF team.
BETTER, TOGETHER
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Partner announcementOne different singer takes the stage on each festival night. Both artists will be revealed soon.
THE VOICES YOU’LL MEET
PANEL GUEST 01 · TO BE ANNOUNCED
A new voice is joining The Panel. Their story stays under wraps for now.
THE REVEAL IS COMING SOONPANEL GUEST 02 · TO BE ANNOUNCED
A new voice is joining The Panel. Their story stays under wraps for now.
THE REVEAL IS COMING SOONPANEL GUEST 03 · TO BE ANNOUNCED
A new voice is joining The Panel. Their story stays under wraps for now.
THE REVEAL IS COMING SOONPANEL GUEST 04 · TO BE ANNOUNCED
A new voice is joining The Panel. Their story stays under wraps for now.
THE REVEAL IS COMING SOONAuthors and guests will be announced as the panel line-up takes shape.
BY STUDENTS. WITH HEART.
NCLF is proudly student-led, supported by a school that empowers students to transform ideas into meaningful real-world initiatives.
From Odisha to the rest of India, this is one place to find your people, plan your experience and be part of something bigger.
Meet the spirit behind NCLFWE’LL SEE YOU HERE
FIND YOUR WAY TO NCLF
KIIT International School, 9R36+3C2, campus 9, KIIT Rd, Chandaka Industrial Estate, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Get directionsPlan your visitA FEW THINGS TO KNOW
NCLF 2026 takes place on 21 and 22 November. The official event schedule and opening times will be announced closer to the dates.
NCLF is open to all students from Classes 6 to 12. Whether you are coming to participate in competitions or simply to experience the festival, there is a place for you.
Registrations are live through the official NCLF Google Form. All Register Now buttons open the official form directly. Participation requirements and available passes will be confirmed by the organisers.
The parent and guardian attendance policy is awaiting confirmation.
Unless a competition’s own rules say otherwise, each school may submit a maximum of 2 entries or teams per competition. Students should check the final schedule for compatibility before registering for multiple events.
The planned process is to upload payment proof and a transaction ID through the approved Google Form. The organising team will verify submissions. Payment methods are not yet published.
The confirmation timeline and delivery channel will be announced by the organisers.
Pass inclusions, event access and any additional charges are to be confirmed.
The correction and refund policies will be published by the organisers. Do not submit payments until approved instructions are available.
For urgent assistance, call the NCLF emergency number at +91 77498 34857. The general help desk email will be added after confirmation.
A student-led initiative, supported by KIIT International School.
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