Coding for Kids in India: Competitions & Courses
Coding opportunities help children learn to program and then prove it: from beginner courses to competitive-programming contests and app- and game-building challenges. WiWit lists 198 verified coding competitions & courses in India from 112 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 55 available online, 54 free to enter.
Learning to code is one of the highest-leverage skills a child can build today, and it pays off whether or not they pursue computer science later. The listings here run from structured coding courses that teach the fundamentals, to competitive-programming and hackathon-style contests where students solve algorithmic problems against the clock, to app- and game-building challenges. They cover ideas from block-based coding for beginners to Python, web development and data structures for senior students. WiWit verifies each listing against its official source and shows the format, mode and fee, so you can tell a gentle first course apart from a serious contest and pick what fits your child's grade and experience.
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Coding for Kids in India: Competitions & Courses at a glance
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| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) | Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC) | Grade 9 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹18,000 per team |
| USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) | USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
| Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge | Bebras India | Grade 3 to 12 | Online | Free |
| Summer Science Program (SSP) | SSP International, Inc. | Grade 11 | In-Person | Paid |
| National Robotics League (NRL) | The Innovation Story | Grade 7 to 12 | In-Person | ₹3,500 per student + GST |
| International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad (Offline) | Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) | Grade 1 to 10 | In-Person | ₹175 for round 1, ₹100 for round 2 if selected |
| International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad | Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) | Grade 1 to 10 | Online | ₹500 for round 1, ₹500 for round 2 if selected |
| Techradiance Jr World Cup - Soccer Robotics Championship | Harbour Edutech Pvt Ltd (Techradiance) | Grade 3 to 12 | In-Person | ₹300 per student for zonal winners, ₹700 per student in the open round, GST included |
| IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition | EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation | Grade 5 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹5,000 + taxes per project |
| EHF International A.I. Olympiad (IAIO) | EduHeal Foundation (EHF) | Grade 1 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹99 for an online test at school, ₹170 for a paper test at school, ₹200 individually |
| International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition | iGEM Foundation | Grade 9 to 12 | Hybrid | €4,950 per team early, €5,450 regular, €5,950 late, plus €2,750 per team |
| World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship | World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Association | Grade 3 to 12 | In-Person | $265 |
| STEMS (Scholastic Test of Excellence in Mathematical Sciences) | Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) | Grade 8 to 12 | Online | ₹100 |
| Eduno National IT/AI Olympiad (NITO) | Eduno Tech India Pvt Ltd | Grade 3 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹350 |
| FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) - Scholarship & Admission Test | FIITJEE | Grade 5 to 11 | Hybrid | Paid |
International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)
by Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC)
A team competition run by Aerospace Education Competitions in which high school students work as an aerospace company's proposal team and design a space settlement. Teams in India enter through the Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC).
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USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
by USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
Free online programming contests run by USACO, in four divisions from Bronze to Platinum. All are welcome, including students outside the USA.
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Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge
by Bebras India
A free online computational thinking challenge for school students aged 8 to 18, organized by ACM India's CSpathshala initiative. It is part of Bebras, an international challenge held in over 80 countries.
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Summer Science Program (SSP)
by SSP International, Inc.
A five-week residential research program for high school juniors (Grade 11), run by the nonprofit SSP International on college campuses. Each team of three works on one research project in astrophysics, bacterial genomics, biochemistry or cell biology.
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National Robotics League (NRL)
by The Innovation Story
A robotics championship for students in Grades 7 to 12, run by The Innovation Story. Teams of 6 to 10 students build and program a robot, compete at a regional event, and the qualifiers go on to the National Championship.
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International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad (Offline)
by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
The International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) is an offline competitive exam designed to enhance students' IT skills, coding knowledge, and logical reasoning.
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International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad
by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
The ITO International Computer Olympiad is an online national competition for students in Grades 1-10, enhancing computer knowledge, coding skills, and logical thinking for a tech-driven future.
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Techradiance Jr World Cup - Soccer Robotics Championship
by Harbour Edutech Pvt Ltd (Techradiance)
Design, program, and operate soccer robots in this national championship. Compete in qualifier and final rounds, showcase innovation, and win prizes and certificates.
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IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
by EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation
A science research competition for students in Grades 5 to 12 across India, run by EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation. Winners represent India at Regeneron ISEF.
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EHF International A.I. Olympiad (IAIO)
by EduHeal Foundation (EHF)
Test your AI knowledge! The International A.I. Olympiad (IAIO) for grades 1-12 assesses skills in AI, logic, and problem-solving.
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International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition
by iGEM Foundation
An international synthetic biology competition run by the iGEM Foundation. In its High School Competition, teams of high school students design, build, test and present a project.
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World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship
by World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Association
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship is a global robotics competition where top student teams from around the world compete after qualifying through national events. It fosters creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in young minds.
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STEMS (Scholastic Test of Excellence in Mathematical Sciences)
by Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI)
The Scholastic Test of Excellence in Mathematical Sciences (STEMS) is an annual, nationwide online examination by Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) for students in grades 8 to undergraduate level.
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Eduno National IT/AI Olympiad (NITO)
by Eduno Tech India Pvt Ltd
A national-level competition for students in classes 3-12 to showcase proficiency in Information Technology, Computers, and Artificial Intelligence.
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FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) - Scholarship & Admission Test
by FIITJEE
The FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) is a national-level admission-cum-scholarship test for students aiming for competitive exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, NTSE, and Olympiads. It offers significant scholarships for FIITJEE programs and cash awards.
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Techradiance Jr World Cup - Coding Hackathon
by Harbour Edutech Pvt Ltd (Techradiance)
National online coding challenge for young innovators to solve real-world problems, showcasing programming, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Mathematical Kangaroo Competition India
by International Olympiad Academy (IOA)
The Mathematical Kangaroo Competition is a premier global math contest for Indian students in Grades 1-12, designed to cultivate logical thinking, critical reasoning, and advanced problem-solving skills through engaging multiple-choice questions.
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Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Science Bee
by Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd.
National-level science quiz for Indian students in grades 3-12, offering a pathway to Asian and World Science Championships.
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International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) by SIMCC
by Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC)
An annual online informatics competition for Indian students (Grades 1-9) to develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Robofest India Game Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
by Novatech Robo
Autonomous robotics competition for students in Grades 5-8 to program robots for bridge building and testing, leading to the Robofest World Championship.
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IIT Madras School Connect Program
by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Madras
8-week online certificate courses from IIT Madras for students in Grades 9 to 12 at partner schools. IIT Madras's Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) runs them.
Non-Trivial Summer Research Fellowship for High Schoolers
by Non-Trivial
A free online summer research program run by Non-Trivial for young people aged 14 to 20 who have not started university. Fellows spend 8 weeks on a research project and meet a facilitator once a week.
Design Championship - App Design Competition
by ARK Infosolutions Private Limited
An online contest in which students aged 11 to 16 in India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE design a mobile app on a theme set each year. It is the App Design category of the Design Championship, run by ICT360 of ARK Infosolutions.
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Youth for Understanding (YFU) Intercultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students
by Youth for Understanding India
YFU India offers immersive intercultural exchange programs for young Indian students aged 15-18, providing opportunities to live and study in various countries worldwide.
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Competitions (160)
- Design Championship - Game Design Competition
- Advanced Placement (AP) Math and Computer Science Exams
- AICEeCC - New Media
- Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair
- Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC)
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids
- Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge
- BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition
- Codeavour - Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
- Codeavour - Track 2 (Wellness Wave AI Robo Challenge)
- Codeavour - Track 3 (Robo Soccer League)
- CodeQuest - Block-based Coding Competition
- CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO)
- Design Championship - 3D Design Competition
- Design Championship - App Design Competition
- Design Championship - Coding Competition
- Design Championship Graphic Design Competition
- Design Championship Web Design Competition
- e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition
- EcoInnovators Ideathon
- Eduno National IT/AI Olympiad (NITO)
- EHF International A.I. Olympiad (IAIO)
- EHF National IIT-NEET Olympiad (NINO)
- Ei ASSET Computational Thinking (CT) Exam for Indian Students
- FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) - Scholarship & Admission Test
- FIRST LEGO League Explore
- FIRST LEGO League Future Edition
- FIRST Robotics Competition
- FIRST Tech Challenge India
- Future Tech Olympiad by 1M1B
- Go Coderz Coding Competition - Group D (Grades 9-10)
- HPE CodeWars
- Humming Bird Cyber/Computer Olympiad (HCO)
- IIT Kharagpur Young Innovators Program (YIP)
- India AI Olympiad (INAIO)
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Science Bee
- Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI)
- 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 Science And Engineering Fair (INSEF) By SSI
- IndiaSkills Junior - IT Software Solutions for Business
- IndiaSkills Junior - Mobile Robotics Competition
- IndiaSkills Junior - Web Technologies
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad (Offline)
- International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) Junior
- International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) Youth
- International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO) by SOF
- International Foundation Computer Olympiad (IFCO) for Indian Students
- International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition
- International GENIUS AI Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Coding Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Robotics Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) by SIMCC
- International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) by SOF
- International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) for Indian Students
- International Research Olympiad (IRO)
- International Science Bee Asian Championships for Indian Students
- International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)
- IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
- Kruu Play Innovation Challenge
- M(IT)^2 - MIT Informatics Tournament
- Mathematical Kangaroo Competition India
- Meity - National Cyber Security Cartoon Story Board Competition
- Mekathlon - International Autonomous Sumo Bot Competition
- Mekathlon Fastest Line Follower Robot Competition
- Mekathlon Racer Robo Competition for School Students
- Mekathlon Robo Soccer Competition
- Mekathlon Robotics Innovation Challenge
- Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior ICJ Challenge
- MWRC MakeX India Bug Hunter Coding Competition
- NASA Space Apps Challenge India
- National Cyber Security 'My Success Story' Competition By MeitY
- National Cyber Security Drawing & Painting Competition By Meity
- National Cyber Security Reels/Shorts Competition by MeitY
- National Cyber Security Slogan Writing Competition By MeitY
- National Cyber Security Story Writing Competition by MeitY
- National Cyber Security Technical Papers Competition By MeitY
- National Information Technology Exam (NITE) by NICE Foundation - Digital Literacy Assessment
- National Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (NJCO) for Indian Students by SIMCC
- National Robotics League (NRL)
- NBG Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Competition for Indian Students
- 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)
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- RoboCup Junior India - OnStage Competition
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Line Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India CoSpace Challenge Under-12
- RoboCup Junior India CoSpace Challenge Under-19
- 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 BottleSumo Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase
- Robofest India Game Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- 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 Junior by Kr8ivity League
- Robotica - National Working Model Competition
- Robotics for Good Youth Challenge - Innovate for a Better World
- Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - AI Living for India
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Environmental Sustainability
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Sport and Tech
- School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - India's Largest Innovation Challenge
- SilverZone International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO)
- SilverZone International Informatics Olympiad (iiO)
- Smart India Hackathon Junior (SIH Junior)
- STEMS (Scholastic Test of Excellence in Mathematical Sciences)
- STEMxplore
- TCS InQuizitive
- Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Coding Hackathon
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Mini Humanoid Championship
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Soccer Robotics Championship
- Techradiance Jr. World Cup - Fastest Line Follower Championship Category
- TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi
- The IEOM High School STEM Competition
- The STEAM Cup
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO) Offline
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO) Online
- USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
- Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students
- Vivo Ignite
- World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX KIDS
- 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 - WING WARRIORS
- WRC Bots Combat Championship
- WRC Drone Racing Circuit (DRC) by AICRA
- WRC Drone Rescue Challenge
- 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 Robo Hockey Challenge By AICRA
- WRC Robo Race Challenge - National Robotics Competition
- WRC RoboSoccer Challenge
- WRC Sumobot Challenge by AICRA
- WRO India Future Engineers Robotics Competition
- WRO India Future Innovators Robotics Competition
- WRO India RoboMission
- WRO India RoboSports Robotics Competition
- XPERTSTEM Technology & Coding Challenge
- Zonal Computing Olympiad (ZCO)
- Zonal Informatics Olympiad (ZIO)
Scholarships (1)
Programs (15)
- Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT
- ATLAS Summer School
- BeyondQuantum - Free Online Quantum Physics & Research Program
- IIT Madras School Connect Program
- Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit (NPTEL-SWAYAM)
- Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
- Non-Trivial Summer Research Fellowship for High Schoolers
- Robo Siksha Kendra - STEM and Robotics Tinkering Labs
- Sci-Tech Spins for Schools by IIT Delhi
- SOAR: Skilling for AI Readiness
- Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- Young Scholars Programme - Economics, Finance & Markets Advanced
- Young Tinker Space
- Youth for Understanding (YFU) Intercultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students
- YUVAi (Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI) - National AI Skilling Program
Courses (5)
Workshops (6)
Camps (10)
- Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC)
- Brainy n Bright Summer Technology and Innovation Camp
- Experient Science Labs Summer Camp
- IISER Bhopal Summer Outreach Camp
- Program on AI and Reasoning (PAIR) Summer Camp
- Raising A Mathematician Training Program (RAM TP) - Residential Math Camp
- Science Quest (SQuest) IIT Palakkad
- Summer Science Program (SSP)
- The Times NIE AI Summer Camp
- Wolfram Summer Research Program for High School Students
Events (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many coding competitions & courses are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 198 verified coding competitions & courses in India from 112 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Which grades can take part in coding competitions & courses?
The coding competitions & courses listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.
Can my child take part in coding competitions & courses online?
Coding competitions & courses are available in multiple modes: 55 run online, 97 are in person, 46 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free coding competitions & courses?
Yes, 54 of the 198 coding competitions & courses listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
My child has never coded. Where should they start?
Begin with a beginner-friendly coding course or a no-prerequisite challenge rather than a competitive-programming contest. The comparison table shows the level and format of each listing so you can choose a gentle starting point and progress from there.
Are coding competitions online?
Many are. A large share of the coding opportunities listed here run online, which makes them accessible anywhere in India; some are in person or hybrid. The mode is shown on every card and in the comparison table.
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