L&T National STEM Challenge
₹50,000 for School Lab
L&T National STEM Challenge is a competition by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for students in Class 6–8, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 6–8
Fee
Free
Duration
Multi-stage competition spanning several months.
Format
Team · Teams of 3
Time needed
Requires significant time for project development, regional rounds, and the national finale.
About This Opportunity
The L&T National STEM Challenge is a prestigious annual competition by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC). It provides a national platform for young minds to develop innovative projects that address real-world problems, fostering a deeper interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Participation is open to teams of students from grades 6 to 8 across India, who work on projects related to themes like sustainable energy and smart technology. The challenge encourages a hands-on approach, where students build working models or prototypes, promoting practical learning, teamwork, and creativity.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 6–8
- Age Range
- 11 - 14 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students must be enrolled in grades 6, 7, or 8 in a recognized school in India.
Prerequisites
- A strong interest in science and technology.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 6-8 from any school across India. Requirements: Must form a team of 2-3 students from the same school. Location: This is a nationwide competition.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The competition is aligned with the core principles of STEM education, encouraging practical application of school curriculum concepts.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
₹50,000
The national champion school receives a cash reward of ₹50,000 to upgrade their science lab. Runners-up receive prizes of ₹30,000 and ₹20,000.
Prizes
Tech Gadgets & Kits
Winning teams receive an array of exciting tech prizes, including telescopes, drones, and DIY Robotics Kits to encourage further exploration in STEM.
Certificate
Certificate for Finalists
All finalists who participate in the national-level event receive a certificate of participation, recognizing their achievement.
Recognized by
Career pathways
Participants get the invaluable opportunity to receive mentorship and guidance from L&T experts and interact with the company's senior leadership.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
The competition has three levels: an intra-school model-making competition, a regional inter-school STEM Fest, and the final National STEM Challenge for regional winners.
How entries are judged
Projects are judged based on innovation, creativity, real-world application, and the effectiveness of the STEM model in addressing the chosen theme.
Selection process
Teams are selected based on their performance in the intra-school and regional rounds. Finalists are chosen from the winners of the regional STEM Fests to compete at the national level.
How to apply
- 1Schools conduct an intra-school STEM model-making competition (Level 1).
- 2Top teams from each school advance to the regional inter-school STEM Fest (Level 2).
- 3Winners from the regional fests qualify for the National STEM Challenge finale (Level 3).
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no registration or participation fee for this competition.
Frequently asked questions
Is L&T National STEM Challenge free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in L&T National STEM Challenge?
Students in Class 6–8. children aged 11-14.
What will my child gain from L&T National STEM Challenge?
Win cash prizes up to ₹50,000 for your school's science lab.. Receive exciting tech prizes like telescopes, drones, and robotics kits.. Get mentorship and guidance from L&T experts.. Opportunity to visit L&T's technology projects.. Interact with the senior leadership team of L&T.. Gain national recognition for your innovative project.. Receive a certificate of participation as a finalist..
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