CBSE Mumbai Book Festival 2026: Dates, Children's Corner, Perks
Schools across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad have a six-day literary outing to plan for. CBSE has asked all its affiliated schools in these four districts to send students to the Mumbai Book Festival 2026, running from 24th to 29th November 2026 at the University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus. The pull for school children is a dedicated Children’s Corner, and every student who takes part walks away with a certificate.
The festival is being put together by the National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, along with the Government of Maharashtra, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the University of Mumbai.
What the Mumbai Book Festival 2026 offers students
The main festival brings together publishers, authors, literary sessions and cultural performances. For younger visitors, there’s a separately planned Children’s Corner with hands-on activities:
- Storytelling
- Creative-writing workshops
- Quizzes
- Interactive sessions
CBSE has told school heads to push for maximum student turnout at the Children’s Corner activities.
The board ties the event to the Ministry of Education’s Bagless Days idea, which pushes for joyful, experiential and stress-free learning by giving students real chances to learn outside the four walls of a classroom.
What participating students and schools get
The National Book Trust (NBT) will hand out the following to those who join in:
| Who | What they receive |
|---|---|
| All participating students | Certificate of Participation |
| Participating schools | Certificate of appreciation |
| Student winners | Books |
| All participants | Refreshments |
Festival details at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Mumbai Book Festival 2026 |
| Dates | 24th to 29th November 2026 |
| Venue | University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus |
| For schools in | Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad |
Schools that want more information can reach the organisers directly. The circular lists Dr. Tanuja at 9958779242 and Mr. Mani Bhushan at 9667988982, with queries by email to nbtindianccl93@gmail.com.
The festival opens on 24 November 2026. School heads in the four districts should line up their students for the Children’s Corner before then.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Question 1.: When is the Mumbai Book Festival 2026?
Answer: The Mumbai Book Festival 2026 runs from 24th to 29th November 2026 at the University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus.
Question 2.: Which schools has CBSE asked to take part in the Mumbai Book Festival 2026?
Answer: CBSE has asked all its affiliated schools located in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad to encourage students to join the festival.
Question 3.: What will participating students get at the Mumbai Book Festival 2026?
Answer: The National Book Trust will give a Certificate of Participation to all participating students, certificates of appreciation to participating schools, books for student winners, and refreshments to all participants.
Question 4.: What activities are planned at the Children's Corner?
Answer: The Children's Corner offers storytelling, creative-writing workshops, quizzes and interactive sessions.