AI illustration of children building a Diwali fort; not a photograph of this competition.
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Register by Tuesday 10 November 2026, 5 pm IST, for the Navi Mumbai Mayor Cup Fort Building Competition 2026-27. There are school and open categories, and the open category first prize is Rs 30,000. Local reporting says entries are for citizens within Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) limits. 10 November is the registration deadline, not a confirmed date for displaying or judging the models.
Open the registration form | Call for details: 91360 37225 or 98695 55220
If Google asks you to sign in or allow cookies, follow the prompt to open the form. If you still cannot access it, call 91360 37225 or 98695 55220 before the deadline.
This guide follows NMMC’s announcement as reported by Newsband on 6 November 2026 and by eSakal on 30 October 2026. Details can change, so confirm them with NMMC on the numbers above before you start your model. This guide is independent and is not affiliated with NMMC. Last updated: 7 November 2026.
What the competition is
NMMC’s Sports and Cultural Affairs Department is running the competition under the guidance of Mayor Sujata Suraj Patil and the Sports, Cultural and Youth Welfare Committee. Participants build clay replicas of historical forts. The aim, as reported, is to promote Maharashtra’s fort heritage, encourage children and young people during Diwali and raise awareness about fort conservation and the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Who can enter
eSakal reported on 30 October that the competition is open to citizens within the NMMC area, with a school category and an open category. A Navi Mumbai postal address on its own may not be enough, so check the boundary. Age limits, team entries and whether a school must nominate a student were not specified in the published reports, and the form or organisers may give more detail. A useful question for the contacts: “My school is within NMMC limits but my home is outside them. Can I enter?”
What judges are reported to look at
eSakal lists four considerations: the structure of the fort, its historical references, creativity and presentation. Winners are reported to receive a memento and a certificate.
Prizes
| Prize | School category | Open category |
|---|---|---|
| First | Rs 20,000 or Rs 25,000 (reports differ) | Rs 30,000 |
| Second | Rs 15,000 or Rs 20,000 (reports differ) | Rs 20,000 |
| Third | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Consolation (three prizes) | Rs 5,000 each | Rs 5,000 each |
School first and second prizes differ between reports: Newsband on 6 November gave Rs 20,000 and Rs 15,000, and eSakal on 30 October gave Rs 25,000 and Rs 20,000. Confirm the school amounts with the organisers. The open category amounts and the consolation prizes are the same in both reports.
How to register
- Fill in the published registration form.
- Submit it by Tuesday 10 November 2026, 5 pm IST, the last date announced.
- For questions, call 91360 37225 or 98695 55220.
Confirm before building
The reports do not list the maximum model size, which supporting materials are allowed, any entry fee, the dates and venue for judging or display, or when the prize ceremony will be held. Ask NMMC before you build, so your model fits the rules.
Diwali weekend in Navi Mumbai
Lakshmi Pujan falls on Sunday 8 November. See the Diwali 2026 guide for Navi Mumbai for timings and firecracker rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is organising the fort building competition?
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, through its Sports and Cultural Affairs Department.
What is the last date to register?
Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 5 pm IST, through the published registration form. That is the registration deadline, not a confirmed judging or display date.
Who can enter?
eSakal reports that the competition is open to citizens within the NMMC area, with a school category and an open category. Age limits and team rules were not specified in the published reports, and the form or organisers may give more detail.
What are the prizes?
The open category pays Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000, with three consolation prizes of Rs 5,000 in each category. School first and second prizes differ between reports (Rs 20,000 and Rs 15,000, or Rs 25,000 and Rs 20,000), so confirm them with NMMC.
What do participants build?
Clay replicas of historical forts, according to eSakal. Judges are reported to look at structure, historical references, creativity and presentation.
Who can I call for details?
NMMC has listed 91360 37225 and 98695 55220.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Deadline, prizes as reported on 6 November, registration form, contacts | Newsband, 6 November 2026 |
| Eligibility, clay forts, judging considerations, prizes as reported on 30 October | eSakal, 30 October 2026 |
| Registration form | Google Form, as published in the announcement |
After 5 pm on 10 November this page will say the registration deadline has passed unless NMMC extends it, and will be updated with judging dates if they are announced.
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