Science Olympiads & Competitions for Kids in India
Science olympiads and competitions let children apply physics, chemistry, biology and general science to real problems, from school-level quizzes to national and international olympiads. WiWit lists 579 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 315 organisations. They include options spanning Class 1–12, 180 available online, 202 free to enter. Last reviewed June 2026.
Science competitions give curious children a reason to go deeper than the textbook, designing experiments, reasoning about how the world works, and competing with peers across the country. The listings here cover general-science olympiads as well as subject-specific contests in physics, chemistry, biology and environmental science, for classes across primary, middle and senior school. Some are written exams with multiple rounds; others are project, research or model-based competitions. Every opportunity on this page has been verified against the organiser's official source, so you can quickly see which science competition suits your child's class, the subjects it covers, and whether it runs online or in person.
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Science Olympiads & Competitions for Kids in India at a glance
| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program | Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory Academy | Class 10–11 | In-Person | ₹1,90,000 |
| Sketch for Survival Junior (8-11 Years) | Explorers Against Extinction | Ages 8–11 | Online | Free |
| Sky Observation Programme | National Science Centre | N/A | In-Person | ₹100 |
| Sketch for Survival Junior (7 and Under) | Explorers Against Extinction | N/A | Online | Free |
| Hands-On Laboratory Workshops | Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Class 8–10 | In-Person | Free |
| Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo | Karnataka Taekwondo | Class 7–9 | In-Person | ₹1,000 |
| All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh Students | Aryabhat Foundation | Class 6–9 | Hybrid | Free |
| Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust | Rashtrotthana Trust | Class 10 | In-Person | Free |
| Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th Std | Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) | Class 5 | In-Person | ₹200 |
| Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust for Girls' Residential NEET/CET Coaching | Rashtrotthana Trust | Class 10 | In-Person | Free |
| Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair | Agastya International Foundation | Class 7–9 | In-Person | Free |
| Innovation Festival & Western India Science Fair | Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Class 8–12 | In-Person | Free |
| Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Class 8–12 | In-Person | ₹100 |
| Innovation Hub Integrated Science Course | Nehru Science Centre Mumbai | Class 6–10 | In-Person | ₹2,000 |
| Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video Competition | Breakthrough Prize Foundation | Class 8–12 | Online | Free |
Program
BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program
by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Armed Forces Preparatory Academy
Residential armed forces preparatory program at BBSBAFPA, Punjab for male students in grades 10-11. NDA coaching, physical training, and SSB preparation under SGPC. Annual fee: Rs. 1,90,000.
👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰₹1,90,000 registration
What your child could gain:
Physical fitnessLeadershipDiscipline
Competition
Sketch for Survival Junior (8-11 Years)
by Explorers Against Extinction
International wildlife art competition by Explorers Against Extinction for children aged 8 to 11, with selected works exhibited at the charity's flagship conservation exhibition.
👶For children ages 8–11
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Arts & Creative
Program
Sky Observation Programme
by National Science Centre
Overnight astronomy sessions hosted by the National Science Centre offering telescope-based sky observation for participants aged 12 and above at a nominal fee of Rs 100 per person.
📍In-person event
💰₹100 registration
What your child could gain:
Telescope operationStar chart readingConstellation identification
Competition
Sketch for Survival Junior (7 and Under)
by Explorers Against Extinction
International wildlife art competition by Explorers Against Extinction for children aged 7 and under, with selected works exhibited at the charity's flagship conservation exhibition.
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
Arts & Creative
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
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
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
Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust
by Rashtrotthana Trust
The Tapas Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust offers meritorious male students from Karnataka a free two-year residential program for IIT JEE preparation, including coaching, accommodation, and food.
👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
What your child could gain:
Problem-solving skillsCritical thinkingAnalytical skills
Scholarship
Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th Std
by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE)
A state-level scholarship exam by MSCE for students in Class 5 and in Maharashtra, offering financial aid to support their education.
👶For children ages 10–11
📍In-person event
💰₹200 registration
What your child could gain:
Analytical skillsProblem-solvingCritical thinking
Competition
Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust for Girls' Residential NEET/CET Coaching
by Rashtrotthana Trust
The Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust offers a competitive pathway for academically strong 10th-grade girls from underprivileged backgrounds to secure admission into a fully sponsored two-year residential program for NEET/CET coaching.
👶For children ages 15–16
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
What your child could gain:
Problem-solvingCritical thinkingTime management
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
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
India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator
by India STEM Mission
Annual project-based STEM competition for ages 17-22. Projects are evaluated through public voting and expert jury rounds, with finalists presenting at the India STEM Summit in New Delhi.
👶For children ages 17–22
🌐Online or in-person
💰Registration fee applies
What your child could gain:
Stem project developmentPresentation skillsScientific communication
Competition
Go Coderz Coding Competition - Group D (Grades 9-10)
by Singhania Quest+
National coding competition for Students build solo projects using Scratch, Python, MIT App Inventor, or GDevelop, with top prize a Rs. 1 lakh scholarship. Round 1 is free.
👶For children ages 14–15
🏠Join from home
💰Registration fee applies
What your child could gain:
Block-based codingPython programmingApp development
Competition
Interschool Science Quiz Contest
by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
Annual interschool science quiz by NSC Mumbai with a written preliminary round, open to school teams only and free to enter.
👶For children ages 10–15
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
What your child could gain:
Scientific knowledgeQuick recallTeamwork
Competition
British Council Your World Video Competition
by British Council India
International short film competition by British Council for students aged 14-17 in partner schools. Create videos on global issues aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
👶For children ages 14–17
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate
What your child could gain:
Short film productionScriptwritingTeam collaboration
Competition
FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Competition
by Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) Inc.
The Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) offers the Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) competition, a global educational program.
👶For children ages 9–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰$135 registration
What your child could gain:
Critical thinkingCreative problem solvingResearch skills
Program
Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program
by Georgetown University
A two-week immersive academy at Georgetown University for high school students, exploring forensic investigation techniques in Washington D.C.
👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰$6,465 registration
What your child could gain:
Crime scene analysisEvidence collection and documentationForensic photography
Program
Ahmedabad Grand Challenges Programme
by Ahmedabad University
An eight-day residential program at Ahmedabad University for students in Classes 10-12. Participants address real-world challenges in sustainability, public health, and urban systems.
👶For children ages 15–18
📍In-person event
💰₹50,000 registration
What your child could gain:
Design thinkingSystems reasoningCollaborative problem-solving
Program
Avanti Fellows JEE/NEET Free Coaching Program
by Avanti Fellows
Free online and in-person JEE and NEET coaching for academically strong government school students from low-income families across India.
👶For children ages 15–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate
What your child could gain:
Jee problem solvingNeet concept masteryTest-taking strategy
Exam
Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO)
by Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO)
Prestigious international physics olympiad for Asian secondary students. Indian team selection is through the rigorous HBCSE pipeline (NSEP, INPhO, OCSC).
👶For children ages 14–19
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
What your child could gain:
Advanced problem-solving in physicsExperimental physicsMathematical modelling
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Competitions (425)
- Design Championship - Game Design Competition
- Advanced Placement (AP) Math and Computer Science Exams
- Advanced Placement (AP) Science Exams for Indian Students
- AICEeCC - Audio
- AICEeCC - New Media
- AICEeCC - Video & Animation
- All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh Students
- All India Maths Science (AIMS) Talent Examination for School Students
- Annual Inter-School Earthquake Safety Quiz Competition by IIT Kanpur
- Antariksha National Space Quiz
- Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair
- Aryabhatta Talent Search Test in Mathematics and Science (ATSTMS)
- Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO)
- Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC)
- Asiarope Science Olympiad
- ASMO (Asian Science & Mathematics Olympiad) India National Round
- ASTP Space Settlement Contest
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Aurorae Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Galaxies Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition - Stars and Nebulae Category
- Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge
- Best Delegate Model UN Conference
- Bharat Innovation Challenge By LPU
- BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition
- Big Bang Edge Test by FIITJEE – Online & Offline Modes
- BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
- Biodesign Challenge (BDC)
- BITS Aarohan
- BITS Pilani International Model United Nations (BITSMUN) Conference
- Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Creative Writing Contest
- Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Poetry & Spoken Word Contest
- Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video Competition
- British Council Your World Video Competition
- Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Junior Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo
- Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Senior Kyurugi By Karnataka Taekwondo
- Cadet Taekwondo Championship – Sub-Junior Kyurugi by Karnataka Taekwondo
- Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)
- Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline
- Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition
- CBSE Heritage India Quiz
- CBSE National Science Exhibition
- Civil Services Olympiad (CSO) by Samyak IAS Academy
- Civil Services Preparatory Olympiad (CSPO)
- Classmate All Rounder Competition by ITC Junior Category
- CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival - Under 16
- Codeavour - Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
- Codeavour - Track 2 (Wellness Wave AI Robo Challenge)
- Codeavour - Track 3 (Robo Soccer League)
- CodeQuest - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India
- Community Projects Competition by FPSPI
- Conrad Challenge
- CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO)
- CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO)
- CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10
- CREST Science Olympiad (CSO)
- D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
- Design Championship - 3D Design Competition
- Design Championship - App Design Competition
- Design Championship - Coding Competition
- Design Championship Graphic Design Competition
- Design Championship Web Design Competition
- Dhirubhai Ambani International Model United Nations (DAIMUN) Conference
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Talent Troopers Competition
- Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition(DHBBVC)
- e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition
- EcoInnovators Ideathon
- Eduno Computer, IT & AI Olympiad
- Eduno General Knowledge Olympiad (EGKO)
- Eduno Science Olympiad
- EHF International A.I. Olympiad (IAIO)
- EHF International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGO) Offline
- EHF National Biotechnology Olympiad (NBTO) Offline
- EHF National IIT-NEET Olympiad (NINO)
- EHF National Space Science Olympiad (NSSO) Offline
- Ei ASSET Science Exam
- Ei ASSET Talent Search (Ei ATS) Exam
- FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) - Scholarship & Admission Test
- Fortis Psych-Ed Quiz - National Psychology Competition
- FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Competition
- Frank Anthony Memorial All-India Inter-School Debate Competition
- Future Blue Youth Council By Bow Seat
- Future Tech Olympiad by 1M1B
- GC International STEM Olympiad (GISTO)
- Global Future Space Scholars Meet (GFSSM)
- Global Science Olympiad (GSO) by UEPL
- Globe Science and Environment Olympiad (GSEO)
- Go Coderz Coding Competition - Group D (Grades 9-10)
- Green Olympiad by TERI - Environmental Quiz
- GYS Avishkar Awards - National Science Project Competition
- GYS Charaka Science Medal
- GYS Samasya Khoj - National Problem Identification Contest
- GYS Swaminathan Science Day Talent Test
- Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India
- Hashtag Kalakar Global Poetry & Creative Writing Competition
- Hindustan Aeromodelling Competition (HAC)
- Hindustan Olympiad
- HPE CodeWars
- Humming Bird Cyber/Computer Olympiad (HCO)
- Humming Bird General Knowledge Olympiad (HGO)
- Humming Bird Science Olympiad (HSO)
- Humming Bird Social Science Olympiad (HSSO)
- I CAN School Challenge by Design for Change
- IAPT National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS)
- IIT Kharagpur Young Innovators Program (YIP)
- India AI Olympiad (INAIO)
- India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator
- India STEM Innovation Challenge (Junior STEM Innovator ) by India Stem Mission
- India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - Academic Bowl
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Science Bee
- Indian Debating League (IDL)
- Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO)
- Indian National Earth Science Olympiad (INESO) - Pathway to IESO
- Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI)
- Indian National Young Physicists' Tournament (INYPT)
- Indian Nationals Space Settlement Design Competition (INSSDC)
- Indian Robotic Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Techies
- Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Explorers
- Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Innovators
- Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Innovators Online
- Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Techies Online
- Indian Schools Debating Championship (ISDC)
- Indian Science And Engineering Fair (INSEF) By SSI
- Indian Space Science Olympiad (ISSO)
- Indian Space Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) - National Competitive Exam
- Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO) - Offline Exam
- IndiaSkills Junior - IT Software Solutions for Business
- IndiaSkills Junior - Fashion Technology
- IndiaSkills Junior - Mobile Robotics Competition
- IndiaSkills Junior - Solar Energy
- IndiaSkills Junior - Web Technologies
- Innopreneurs Junior Idea Innovation Olympiad
- Innovation Festival & Western India Science Fair
- INSPIRE MANAK Awards - National Science & Innovation Competition
- International Academic Bee Asian Championship by IAC
- International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IAC
- International Aerospace Olympiad (IAO) by Spacetrix Aerospace
- International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC)
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO) for Indian High School Students
- International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
- International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) by RACI
- International Competency Test (ICT) by CTF for Class 9 & 10 Students
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad (Offline)
- International Computer Science Competition (ICSC)
- International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO) by SOF
- International Diplomatic Forum Model United Nations (IDFMUN) Online Conference
- International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)
- International Environmental Science Olympiad (IESO) by IAC
- International Foundation Computer Olympiad (IFCO) for Indian Students
- International Foundation General Knowledge & Current Affairs Olympiad (IFGCO)
- International Foundation Science Olympiad (IFSO) by IOF
- International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) by SOF for Indian Students
- International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition
- International GENIUS AI Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Art Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Coding Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Entrepreneurship Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Music Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Robotics Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Genius Science Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Genius Short film Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Speech Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Geography Bee Asian Championships by IAC
- International GK Qualifier (IGQ) by National Olympiad Foundation
- International Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO)
- International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)
- International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO)
- International Neuroscience Olympiad (INO)
- International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) for Indian Students
- International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
- International Psychology Olympiad (IPsyO)
- International Research Olympiad (IRO)
- International Science Bee Asian Championships for Indian Students
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) - Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) by IOA
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Science Olympiad Competition of Southeast Asia (ISOCSEA)
- International Science Qualifier (ISQ) by NOF for Indian Students
- International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) by SOF
- International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)
- International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) - Physics World Cup
- Interschool Science Quiz Contest
- IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
- ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Offline Scholarship Olympiad
- ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Online Scholarship Olympiad for Indian Students
- ITO General Knowledge International Olympiad Online
- ITO National Essay Olympiad (NESO) Offline
- ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Offline
- ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Online
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 11 Lateral Entry
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 9 Admission
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium State Level Science Quiz for Karnataka Students
- Jignyasa - National Science Model Making Competition
- John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Philosophy
- John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Politics
- John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology
- JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest
- Junior Makeathon by Shaastra IIT Madras - India's Innovation Challenge for School Students
- Kalam Talent Search Exam (KTSE)
- Kruu Play Innovation Challenge
- L&T National STEM Challenge
- LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad
- M(IT)^2 - MIT Informatics Tournament
- MahaQuizzer by KQA
- MAHE National Monsoon Photography Contest
- MCTC - Math & Computer Olympiad
- MegaWhats by KQA
- Meity - National Cyber Security Cartoon Story Board Competition
- Mekathlon - International Autonomous Sumo Bot Competition
- Mekathlon Fastest Line Follower Robot Competition
- Mekathlon Manual Sumo Bot Competition
- Mekathlon Racer Robo Competition for School Students
- Mekathlon Robo Soccer Competition
- Mekathlon Robotics Innovation Challenge
- Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior ICJ Challenge
- MindSweep - International Solo Quizzing Championship by KQA
- Moon Camp Challenge by ESA
- MTO International STEM Olympiad - Science Category
- MTO International STEM Olympiad - Technology and Engineering Category
- MWRC MakeX India Bug Hunter Coding Competition
- Narmada Bal Ghar (NBG) Essay Writing Competition
- NASA Space Apps Challenge India
- National Anveshika Experimental Skill Test (NAEST)
- National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO)
- National Astronomy Challenge (NAC)
- National Automobile Olympiad (NAO)
- National Children's Science Congress (NCSC)
- National Cyber Security Drawing & Painting Competition By Meity
- National Cyber Security Technical Papers Competition By MeitY
- National Genius Search Examination (NGSE) for Indian Students
- National Interactive Science Olympiad (NISO) Offline By EHF
- National Junior Informatics Olympiad (NJIO) By SIMCC
- National Meteorological Olympiad by India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- National Olympiad of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NOPESS)
- National Robotics League (NRL)
- National Scholarship Exam (NSE) by NICE Foundation
- National Science Drama Festival (Competition) by NCSM
- National Space Day Quiz
- National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC)
- National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA)
- National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) - Gateway to International Biology Olympiad
- National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC) - Gateway to International Chemistry Olympiad
- National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
- National Student Innovation Challenge (NSIC)
- National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM
- Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category
- NBG Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Competition for Indian Students
- NBG Innovation Competition for School Students
- NCSM Ideathon on Science Galleries
- NEO science Olympiad - Biology category
- NEO Science Olympiad - Chemistry Category
- NEO Science Olympiad - Natural Science Category
- NEO Science Olympiad - Physics Category
- NIF's National Biennial Competition for Green Grassroots Innovations
- NSS "Live in a Healthy Space" Design Competition
- NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest
- NSS Roadmap to Space Student Art Contest - Envisioning Humanity's Future in Space
- NSS spUN Debate Program
- Ocean Awareness Digital Art Contest by Bow Seat
- Ocean Awareness Film Contest By Bow Seat for Students
- Ocean Awareness Handcrafted Category Contest
- Ocean Awareness Interactive & Multimedia Contest By Bow Seat
- Ocean Awareness Music and Dance Contest
- OFLY Be the Aviator Challenge
- Online Indian Knowledge System Olympiad by CSU
- Otomatiks Robotica - Drone Race Competition
- Otomatiks Robotica - ROBO RACE Competition
- Otomatiks Robotica - ROBO SUMO - National Robotics Competition
- PANINI Linguistic Olympiad (PLO)
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (Bal Shakti)
- Prince Olympiad
- Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ)
- QUEST STEAM Quiz Competition
- Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award
- Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVP) - National Science Exhibition for Children
- Rashtriya Military School (RMS) Common Entrance Test (CET) for Class VI & IX Admissions
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- RoboCup Junior India - CoSpace Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - OnStage Competition
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Line Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge
- Robofest India
- Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India - RoboArts Junior Division
- Robofest India - RoboMed Junior Division
- Robofest India - Vision Centric Challenge (VCC)
- Robofest India BottleSumo Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase
- Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition
- Robofest India RoboArts Senior Division: Robotics in Visual & Performing Arts
- Robofest India RoboMed Senior Division: Autonomous Medical Robotics Project Competition
- ROBOQuest - National Robotics Competition by Kr8ivity League
- Robotica - National Working Model Competition
- Robotics for Good Youth Challenge - Innovate for a Better World
- Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India
- Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust for Girls' Residential NEET/CET Coaching
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - AI Living for India
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Environmental Sustainability
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and Education
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Sport and Tech
- Sanskrit Olympiad by CSU
- School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - India's Largest Innovation Challenge
- Science In Focus (SIF) by FAST India
- Science Promotion Orient Test (SPOT) by VSSF
- Science Without Borders® Challenge
- SilverZone International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO)
- SilverZone International Informatics Olympiad (iiO)
- SilverZone International Olympiad of Science (iOS)
- SilverZone International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO)
- SilverZone Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)
- SilverZone STEM Innovation Olympiad (STEM)
- Sketch for Survival Junior (7 and Under)
- Sketch for Survival Junior (8-11 Years)
- Smart India Hackathon Junior (SIH Junior)
- Spin Your Science (SYS) - National Science Fiction Writing Competition
- Standard Examination in High School Science (SEHSS)
- STEM Quiz by GUJCOST
- STEMCult by Kr8ivity League
- STEMpreneur National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition by Kr8ivity League
- STEMS (Scholastic Test of Excellence in Mathematical Sciences)
- Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) India
- STTAR National Students Olympiad (NSO)
- Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust
- Tata Power Club Enerji National Competition - Energy Q Quiz
- Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC)
- Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS)
- TCS InQuizitive
- Techfest Olympiad by IIT Bombay (TFO)
- Technothlon - International School Championship by IIT Guwahati
- Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Coding Hackathon
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Mini Humanoid Championship
- Techradiance Jr. World Cup - Fastest Line Follower Championship Category
- The Earth Prize
- The Hindu Young World Quiz
- The IEOM High School STEM Competition
- The India Quiz – My India, My Pride By Twinning Owl
- The Paradigm Challenge
- The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
- The Sanctuary Wildlife Awards - Young Naturalist Category
- The STEAM Cup
- The World Scholar's Cup - Scholar's Challenge
- The World Scholar's Cup - Team Debate Competition
- The World Scholar's Cup - Tournament of Champions at Yale University
- The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Collaborative Writing Competition
- The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Scholar's Bowl
- THINQ Quiz by Indian Navy
- TSL International Student Competition - Sustainability
- UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest
- Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO)
- Unicus Global Science Olympiad (UGSO)
- Unicus Science Olympiad (USO)
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO) Offline
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO) Online
- USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
- Vanda International Junior Science Olympiad (VIJSO)
- VANDA National Junior Science Olympiad (VNJSO) for Indian Students
- Veer Baal Diwas Poetry Competition
- Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) - India's Largest Science Talent Search Examination
- Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students
- Vishwaroop National Quiz Competition
- VIT Mathematical Model Exhibition
- VIT Mathematical Poster Presentation Competition
- Vivo Ignite
- Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC)
- Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program
- World of 8 Billion Video Contest
- World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX (Big Drone Flying Competition)
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX KIDS
- World Skill Challenge - IDEA TANK Entrepreneur Challenge
- World Skill Challenge - Mystery Makers Design & Thinking Competition
- World Skill Challenge - ROCKETMANIA
- World Skill Challenge - STARS & BEYOND Quiz Competition
- World Skill Challenge - TECH FOR GOOD Robotics Competition
- World Skill Challenge - Tech Throttle BattleBot Competition
- World Skill Challenge - Throttle Titans (RC Plane Flying Competition)
- World Skill Challenge - WING WARRIORS
- World Skill Challenge Tech Throttle - BattleBot Football Edition
- World Skill Challenge Tech Throttle - RC Car Racing Challenge
- World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest
- WRC Bots Combat Championship
- WRC Drone Racing Circuit (DRC) by AICRA
- WRC Drone Soccer Challenge by AICRA
- WRC Electric Car Racing Challenge
- WRC Fastest Line Follower Robotics Competition
- WRC Innovation Contest
- WRC Maze Solver Challenge
- WRC RC Craft Challenge
- WRC Robo Hockey Challenge By AICRA
- WRC Robo Race Challenge - National Robotics Competition
- WRC RoboSoccer Challenge
- WRC Sumobot Challenge by AICRA
- WRC Water Rocket Challenge
- WriteToWin – Monsoon Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin – Spring Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin – Summer Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin – Winter Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WRO India Future Engineers Robotics Competition
- WRO India Future Innovators Robotics Competition
- WRO India RoboMission
- WRO India RoboSports Robotics Competition
- XPERTSTEM International Biology Challenge
- XPERTSTEM International Chemistry Challenge
- XPERTSTEM Natural Science Challenge
- XPERTSTEM Physics Challenge
- XPERTSTEM Technology & Coding Challenge
- YMUN South Asia
- YONEX-SUNRISE All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament for U-15 & U-17 Players
- Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year
- Young Reporters for Environment (YRE) India Competition
- Young Scientist India (YSI) Innovation Challenge
- Youth Climate Conclave Photography Competition
- Youth For Earth
- Youth Ideathon by Think Startup
- Zonal Computing Olympiad (ZCO)
- Zonal Informatics Olympiad (ZIO)
Scholarships (15)
- Arvind Foundation Scholarship
- Atul Maheshwari Scholarship by Amar Ujala Foundation
- CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child
- Dakshana Navodaya COE Selection Test (NCST)
- Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)
- JBNSTS Junior Scholarship Program
- JM Sethia Merit Scholarship Scheme for Indian Students
- Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th Std
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
- NTPC Utkarsh Merit Scholarship
- Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC Students
- Shri Tulsi Tanti Scholarship Program
- SOF Defence Services Academician Scholarship (DSAS) for Indian Students
- Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program for Indian Students
- Tata Trusts Means Grant
Programs (84)
- 3A Club by Spacetrix Aerospace
- AFS Global STEM Accelerators (Young Women)
- Ahmedabad Grand Challenges Programme
- Ashoka Young Changemakers (AYC) Program India
- Avanti Fellows JEE/NEET Free Coaching Program
- BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program
- Best Delegate Model UN Clubs
- BeyondQuantum - Free Online Quantum Physics & Research Program
- Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) Youth Development Program
- BITM Innovation Hub Membership Program for School Students
- Boston Leadership Institute Forensic Science Program
- Bow Seat's True Blue Fellowship
- CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations
- Conserve My Planet Program by SEIF
- Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching
- FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP)
- GenWise GW Explorers Program
- GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program
- Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy – Summer Program
- Harvard Model United Nations India
- IIT Madras School Connect Program
- India MUN National Conference
- India's Young Forest Ambassador Challenge
- Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit (NPTEL-SWAYAM)
- IPMUN Regional Model United Nations Conference
- ISRO YUVIKA (Yuva Vignani Karyakrama) - Young Scientist Programme for Class 9 Students
- Ivy League Model United Nations Conference India (ILMUNC India)
- Kids for Tigers – The Sanctuary Tiger Programme
- Kishore Sabha
- Krea Summer School
- LaunchX Online Innovation Program (Summer Session)
- Lodha Genius Programme
- Lumiere Research Scholars Program - (Individual Research)
- MANASVI
- Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)
- MUNISH — Model United Nations International School of The Hague
- National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC) Junior by E-Cell, IIT Bombay
- National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)
- National Service Scheme (NSS) for Youth Development and Community Engagement
- Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
- NEIMUN Conference: Model UN for Youth Leaders in Northeast India
- NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) Programme
- NIAS Maiya Prodigy Fellowship Programme
- Non-Trivial Research Foundations Program
- Non-Trivial Summer Research Fellowship for High Schoolers
- One Year Professional Program in Culinary Arts by Pankaj Bhadouria Culinary Academy
- Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs
- Pioneer Global Problem-Solving Institute
- Pioneer Research Institute (Mentorship Program)
- Polygence Core Research Program
- Prajna Prabodhan Varg Gifted Education Program
- RDIAS Global Summit MUN
- Research Science Initiative India (RSI India)
- Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT
- Rise Global Challenge for Young Leaders
- Robo Siksha Kendra - STEM and Robotics Tinkering Labs
- Sankalp Open School Remedial Program for Children with Learning Disabilities
- Sci-Tech Spins for Schools by IIT Delhi
- Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru
- Shastrarth National Youth Parliament & MUN
- Sky Observation Programme
- SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness
- Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)
- The Junior Academy by NYAS - STEM Innovation Program
- The Science Society by Infosys Science Foundation
- Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- THIMUN Singapore International Model United Nations Conference
- THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations Conference
- Two-Year Pre-NDA Preparatory Program at MRSAFPI Mohali
- Two-Year Pre-NDA Residential Program at SPI Aurangabad
- Vigyan Jyoti Programme for Meritorious Girls in STEM
- Vigyan Pratibha
- Wharton Global Youth Program
- Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
- YLAC High School Achievers (HSA) Program
- Young Indians Parliament
- Young Researchers for Social Impact (YRSI) Program
- Young Scholars Programme - Innovators in Science and Technology (IST)
- Young Sustainability Scholar (YSS) Accelerated Program
- Young Tinker Space
- Youth Climate Conclave (YCC)
- Youth for Understanding (YFU) Intercultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students
- Youth4Climate Initiative
- YUVAi (Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI) - National AI Skilling Program
Courses (7)
Workshops (14)
- AEROGO Quadcopter Drone Building Workshop
- Aerogo Rubber Powered Glider Workshop
- Best Delegate Model UN Virtual Workshops for Indian Students
- Chuck Glider Workshop - Learn Aeromodelling and Flight Principles with Aerogo
- Edutech STEM and Robotics Workshop
- Hands-On Laboratory Workshops
- ISDS Masterclass Series
- ISRO Space Mission Workshop by ESRO MAGICA
- National Bal Bhavan Summer Fiesta
- Nehru Science Centre Vacation Creative Science Workshops
- OFLY International Aviation Workshop
- Pluto Drone Building Workshop by AEROGO in Bengaluru
- VITM Physics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- Wandering Applied Rationality Program (WARP)
Camps (25)
- Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC)
- BNHS Students' Nature Camp at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Eco-Champs Environmental Program by Bhumi
- Episteme - Residential STEM Immersion Program
- European Summer Program on Rationality (ESPR) for Mathematically Talented Students
- Experient Science Labs Summer Camp
- IISER Bhopal Summer Outreach Camp
- INME Expeditions & Activity Led Camps
- INME Outdoor Initiation Camps
- INSPIRE Internship Science Camp
- International Astro Space Camp (Residential) by Genex Space
- IUCAA Summer Astronomy Camp for School Students
- LoDEStonE - Residential Program on Sustainable Design & Innovation
- National Science Centre Summer Hobby Camps Delhi
- Nehru Science Centre Innovation Hub
- OFLY Aviation Summer Camp LEAP
- Program on AI and Reasoning (PAIR) Summer Camp
- Raising A Mathematician Training Program (RAM TP) - Residential Math Camp
- Science Quest (SQuest) IIT Palakkad
- SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition)
- Summer Science Program (SSP)
- Wolfram Summer Research Program for High School Students
- Young CEO Bootcamp by ThinkStartup
- Young Entrepreneurs’ Boot Camp (YEB) by BITS Pilani
- Young Technology Scholars Plus (YTS+)
Exams (8)
- Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO)
- Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Admission To Class 6
- National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Offline
- National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online
- PhysicsBowl
- Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
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