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Opportunities for children ages 11-13

Children aged 11-13 (Class 6-8) can take part in a wide range of verified competitions, scholarships and programs matched to their level. WiWit lists 675 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 327 organisations. They include options 240 available online, 203 free to enter. Last reviewed June 2026.

By this age, children are ready for more challenge. The opportunities here bring together olympiads and competitions across maths, science, coding and the arts, alongside scholarships, camps and skill-building programs suited to middle-school students. Many run in multiple rounds and reward genuine reasoning over rote learning. WiWit checks each listing against the organiser's official information and shows eligibility, mode and fee, so you can find the right level of challenge for your child.

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Opportunities for children ages 11-13 at a glance

Compare opportunities for ages 11-13 on WiWit
OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
SDS National Handwriting CompetitionSDS (Students Development Society)LKG, UKG & Class 1–10In-PersonPaid
SDS National Colouring CompetitionSDS (Students Development Society)LKG, UKG & Class 1–10In-PersonPaid
Pencil Power Drawing Competition (PPDC) - Drawing OlympiadFab Software Stock (India)LKG, UKG & Class 1–12Online₹270
Hands-On Laboratory WorkshopsNehru Science Centre MumbaiClass 8–10In-PersonFree
Scholarship for Differently Abled Students by Kerala Social Justice DepartmentSocial Justice Department, Government of KeralaClass 1–12HybridFree
Milaan Girl Icon Fellowship ProgramMilaan FoundationClass 7–12HybridFree
Verbattle Kannada Debate ChampionshipVerbattle FoundationClass 7–12In-PersonPaid
Yi Thalir - Young Indians School ProgrammeCII Young Indians (Yi)Class 1–12HybridFree
Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of OdishaClass 1–12OnlineFree
Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO) OFFLINEUnified CouncilClass 1–10In-Person₹150
Cadet Taekwondo Championship - Sub-Junior Poomsae by Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoClass 3–6In-PersonPaid
Cadet Taekwondo Championship - Kyurugi and Poomsae By Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoClass 1–9In-Person₹1,000
Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae By Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoClass 7–9In-Person₹1,000
Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Kyurugi By Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoClass 7–9In-Person₹1,000
All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh StudentsAryabhat FoundationClass 6–9HybridFree
Competition

SDS National Handwriting Competition

by SDS (Students Development Society)

Annual national school handwriting competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.

👶For children LKG, UKG & ages 6–15
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies
Artistic Expression
Competition

SDS National Colouring Competition

by SDS (Students Development Society)

Annual national school colouring competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.

👶For children LKG, UKG & ages 6–15
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Creative expressionFine motor skillsColour sense and composition
Competition

Pencil Power Drawing Competition (PPDC) - Drawing Olympiad

by Fab Software Stock (India)

A national-level online drawing olympiad for students from preschool to Grade 12, with an open category for adults to showcase artistic talent.

👶For children ages 3–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹270 registration

What your child could gain:

CreativityArtistic expressionVisual communication
Workshop

Hands-On Laboratory Workshops

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Free hands-on science lab workshops for grades 8-10 at The Nehru Centre Mumbai, covering 7 science topics including Astronomy, Chemistry, and Optics, with a participation certificate.

👶For children ages 13–15
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Laboratory techniquesScientific observationExperimental method
Scholarship

Scholarship for Differently Abled Students by Kerala Social Justice Department

by Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Kerala state scheme providing annual education allowance and reader's allowance to differently abled students from primary to postgraduate level.

👶For children ages 6–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Program

Milaan Girl Icon Fellowship Program

by Milaan Foundation

Free 12-month fellowship by Milaan Foundation for girls aged 12–18 from UP, MP, Assam, and Karnataka, building community leadership skills with a monthly stipend from the SAP partnership.

👶For children ages 12–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipCommunity organisingCommunication
Competition

Verbattle Kannada Debate Championship

by Verbattle Foundation

Multi-stage Kannada-language debate championship for school and college teams, held annually across Karnataka in a distinctive three-team parliamentary format.

👶For children ages 12–18
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Kannada public speakingStructured argumentationCritical thinking
Program

Yi Thalir - Young Indians School Programme

by CII Young Indians (Yi)

Year-long school engagement programme nurturing safe, inclusive, and responsible young citizens.

👶For children ages 6–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Civic responsibilityPublic speakingCritical thinking
Scholarship

Banishree Scholarship (Odisha)

by Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha

Odisha state scholarship offering monthly stipend to students with disabilities from primary school through postgraduate, technical, and vocational courses.

👶For children ages 6–17
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Competition

Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO) OFFLINE

by Unified Council

The Unified International English Olympiad (UIEO) is a national competition for students in Grades 1-10, designed to assess and enhance English language skills.

👶For children ages 6–16
📍In-person event
💰₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Vocabulary buildingGrammar applicationReading comprehension
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship - Sub-Junior Poomsae by Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

This championship features the Sub-Junior Poomsae category, focusing on technical forms for young Taekwondo practitioners in Karnataka. Participants aged 8-11 with a Green Belt or higher can showcase their skills.

👶For children ages 8–11
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Taekwondo techniquesDisciplineFocus
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship - Kyurugi and Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

This state-level Taekwondo championship in Karnataka features Kyurugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms) for cadet participants aged 6-14, part of the State Championship.

👶For children ages 6–14
📍In-person event
💰₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Taekwondo techniquesSparring (kyurugi)Forms (poomsae)
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

The Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae is a state-level competition in Karnataka focusing on the precise execution of Taekwondo patterns for young athletes aged 12-14.

👶For children ages 12–14
📍In-person event
💰₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced taekwondo poomsae techniquesPrecision and balancePhysical conditioning and agility
Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Kyurugi By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

A state-level Junior Kyurugi competition in Karnataka for cadet Taekwondo athletes, focusing on dynamic full-contact sparring to showcase martial arts skills and competitive spirit.

👶For children ages 12–14
📍In-person event
💰₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced taekwondo techniquesFull-contact sparring strategiesAgility and quick reflexes
Competition

All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh Students

by Aryabhat Foundation

The All India Astronomy Quiz, organized by Aryabhat Foundation, is a two-tier competition promoting astronomy and space science for school students in Madhya Pradesh.

👶For children ages 11–15
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Conceptual understanding of astronomyLogical reasoningProblem-solving
Competition

Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair

by Agastya International Foundation

Anveshana is a national science and engineering fair by the Agastya International Foundation, where engineering students mentor school students to create innovative, hands-on science projects.

👶For children ages 12–15
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingInnovation
Competition

Aerial Drone Competition

by Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

Team-based STEM drone competition for grades 5-12 where student teams fly and program drones through four mission types: piloting, autonomous flight, teamwork, and a communications interview.

👶For children ages 10–18
📍In-person event
💰$200 registration

What your child could gain:

Drone pilotingAutonomous programmingTeamwork
Camp

JKK Junior Summer Camp

by Jawahar Kala Kendra

Annual multi-discipline arts summer camp at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, offering expert-led training across 18+ disciplines for children aged 5-17.

👶For children ages 5–17
📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Kathak and rajasthani folk dance formsVocal music and instrumental trainingTheatre and puppetry
Competition

Innovation Festival & Western India Science Fair

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Annual multi-state science fair at NSC Mumbai featuring student projects from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, with R&D pavilions and workshops.

👶For children ages 13–17
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific researchProject developmentPresentation
Exam

Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Practical science exam by BASE and NSC Mumbai testing hands-on experimental skills at three levels for grades 8-12, with a certificate recognised in higher education admissions.

👶For children ages 13–17
📍In-person event
💰₹100 registration

What your child could gain:

Experimental designMeasurementData analysis
Course

Innovation Hub Integrated Science Course

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Three-month weekend hands-on science course at NSC Mumbai Innovation Hub for grades 6-10, with access to robotics, microprocessors, and electronics labs.

👶For children ages 11–15
📍In-person event
💰₹2,000 registration

What your child could gain:

RoboticsElectronicsMicroprocessors
Competition

Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video Competition

by Breakthrough Prize Foundation

A prestigious global video competition for students aged 13-18 to creatively explain complex concepts in life sciences, physics, or mathematics.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Science communication (explaining complex ideas clearly and engagingly)Critical thinking and problem-solvingCreativity and innovation in presentation
Competition

Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM)

by Mathematics Teachers' Association (India) (MTA(I))

The IOQM is the crucial first stage of India's prestigious Mathematical Olympiad, designed to identify, challenge, and nurture young mathematical tale.

👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰₹300 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solving skillsLogical reasoningCritical thinking
Course

Junior Animator Programmer - Online

by Digital Connext

One-month course for ages 8-14 combining animation, coding, and game design. Children create animated stories, games, and interactive applications using block-based and visual programming tools.

👶For children ages 8–14
🏠Join from home
💰₹5,400 registration

What your child could gain:

Block-based codingAnimation designGame development

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Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 11-13 are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 675 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 327 organisations. Each one is checked against the organiser's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Can my child take part in opportunities for ages 11-13 online?
Opportunities for ages 11-13 are available in multiple modes: 240 run online, 255 are in person, 180 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free opportunities for ages 11-13?
Yes, 203 of the 675 opportunities for ages 11-13 listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
What opportunities suit an 11 to 13 year old?
Middle-school children (Class 6-8) are ready to go deeper. Multi-round olympiads in maths, science and coding, creative and writing competitions, scholarships and skill-building programs all suit this age and help build a strong record before the senior years.