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 196 verified coding competitions & courses in India from 115 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 53 available online, 56 free to enter. Last reviewed September 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST LEGO League Future Edition | FIRST India | Ages 8 to 16 | In-Person | ₹69,842 |
| FIRST LEGO League Explore | FIRST India | Ages 6 to 10 | In-Person | ₹19,730 |
| The Times NIE AI Summer Camp | The Times NIE (Times of India) | Grade 5 to 12 | Online | Paid |
| IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition | EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation | Grade 5 to 12 | Hybrid | Free |
| Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree | Avishkaar | Grade 3 to 12 | Online | Paid |
| SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness | Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of India | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
| Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior) | Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd. | Grade 3 to 10 | Online | Paid |
| Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs | Thiel Foundation | Grade 11 to 12 | Hybrid | Free |
| ROBOQuest Junior by Kr8ivity League | Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP | Grade 6 to 8 | Hybrid | ₹600 |
| CodeQuest - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India | Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP | Grade 4 to 5 | Hybrid | ₹600 |
| TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi | Wingfotech Pvt. Ltd. | Grade 3 to 9 | In-Person | ₹1,250 |
| VITM Arduino Summer Vacation Hobby Courses | Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum | Grade 8 to 11 | In-Person | ₹1,500 |
| STEMxplore | STEMonsters Education Pvt. Ltd | Grade 4 to 12 | Hybrid | Free |
| Robofest India BottleSumo Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition | Novatech Robo | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| Bharat Shiksha Expo | India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML) | Grade 6 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
FIRST LEGO League Future Edition
by FIRST India
Global LEGO robotics programme for ages 8 to 16, run in India by FIRST India, with regional tournaments and a national championship.
What your child could gain:
FIRST LEGO League Explore
by FIRST India
Global LEGO robotics programme for ages 6 to 10, run in India by FIRST India, with regional tournaments and a national championship.
What your child could gain:
The Times NIE AI Summer Camp
by The Times NIE (Times of India)
Live online AI bootcamp by Times NIE and The Cutting Edge School for students in Classes 5-12, covering prompt engineering, AI content creation, and a national capstone project.
What your child could gain:
IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
by EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation
The IRIS National Fair is India's leading research-based STEM competition for students in Grades 5-12, offering a platform to showcase innovative projects and represent India at ISEF.
What your child could gain:
Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree
by Avishkaar
The Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree is an online program for children aged 8 and above, covering electronics, mechanics, and coding. Students design and build robots through interactive, project-based learning, earning STEM.org accredited certificates.
What your child could gain:
SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness
by Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of India
SOAR is a national program by the Ministry of Skill Development for students of Classes 6–12, designed to build AI literacy and future-ready skills through interactive modules and practical applications.
What your child could gain:
Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
by Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
An online STEM program for grades 3-12, offering live classes and hands-on DIY kits in astronomy and space science to develop 21st-century skills.
What your child could gain:
Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
by Thiel Foundation
The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program offering a $200,000 grant to young innovators aged 22 or younger to pursue their entrepreneurial projects instead of attending college. Ideal for aspiring Indian entrepreneurs.
What your child could gain:
ROBOQuest Junior by Kr8ivity League
by Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP
ROBOQuest Junior is a national robotics competition by Kr8ivity League, challenging young Indian minds to design, build, and program robots for complex tasks, fostering innovation and technical skills.
What your child could gain:
CodeQuest - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India
by Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP
CodeQuest challenges Indian students in Grades 4-5 to develop innovative projects addressing environmental issues, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
What your child could gain:
TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi
by Wingfotech Pvt. Ltd.
A hands-on workshop teaching AI-driven gesture control technology integrated with robotics, culminating in a national championship at IIT Delhi for students in grades 3-9.
What your child could gain:
VITM Arduino Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
by Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Hands-on Arduino summer workshops at VITM Bengaluru where school students build sensor-based and app-controlled electronics projects.
What your child could gain:
STEMxplore
by STEMonsters Education Pvt. Ltd
STEMonsters Education's annual National Science Day symposium: coding, talk, and innovation contests for grades 4-12, ending at IISc Bangalore.
What your child could gain:
Robofest India BottleSumo Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
by Novatech Robo
Autonomous robotics competition for Grades 9-12 where teams build robots to push bottles off a table and outlast opponents in head-to-head sumo matches.
What your child could gain:
Bharat Shiksha Expo
by India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML)
A free 3-day national education exhibition in Greater Noida featuring schools, colleges, EdTech, career guidance, and hands-on skill workshops for students in Classes 6-12.
What your child could gain:
IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop
by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)
Nine-day day-scholar robotics workshop at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12. Students build a functional autonomous robot through mechanical fabrication, electronics, and programming.
What your child could gain:
EcoInnovators Ideathon
by Global Learning Council
National innovation challenge where school students build sustainability apps using AI-powered vibe coding, organized by GLC and Schoolnet India.
What your child could gain:
e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition
by e-Yantra, IIT Bombay
An online project-based competition by e-Yantra, IIT Bombay where school students create 3D virtual museum exhibits of historical artifacts using photogrammetry and digital design.
What your child could gain:
National Cyber Security Slogan Writing Competition By MeitY
by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Create catchy slogans for the 'Stay Safe Online' campaign by MeitY. A national competition for all Indians to promote cybersecurity awareness.
What your child could gain:
National Information Technology Exam (NITE) by NICE Foundation - Digital Literacy Assessment
by NICE Foundation (National Institute of Career Education Foundation)
It is a national-level online exam by NICE Foundation for Indian students from Class 5 to higher education, assessing IT and computer knowledge, offering laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
What your child could gain:
FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP)
by FLAME University
A 10-day residential program at FLAME University Pune for grades 9-12, offering interdisciplinary liberal education through academic sessions, performing arts, and field visits.
What your child could gain:
IIT Madras School Connect Program
by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Madras
An 8-week online certification program by IIT Madras CODE offering 17 introductory courses in Data Science, AI, Aerospace, and more for Classes X-XII.
What your child could gain:
Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT
by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
RSI is a tuition-free five-week research program at MIT for exceptional high school students to conduct original scientific research under the mentorship of leading scientists and engineers.
What your child could gain:
Professional Certificate in Integrated Film, AVGC and AI Production
by Film and Television Institute of India
A twelve-week intensive course at FTII Pune, covering film production, AVGC tools, and AI in creative production.
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Competitions (158)
- 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
- Bharat Innovation Challenge By LPU
- 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 - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India
- 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 Computer, IT & AI Olympiad
- 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
- 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)
- 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 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
- MCTC - Math & Computer Olympiad
- 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 Junior Informatics Olympiad (NJIO) 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 - CoSpace Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - OnStage Competition
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Line Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge
- 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 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 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 (16)
- Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT
- ATLAS Summer School
- BeyondQuantum - Free Online Quantum Physics & Research Program
- FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP)
- IIT Madras School Connect Program
- Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit (NPTEL-SWAYAM)
- LaunchX Online Innovation Program (Summer Session)
- Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
- 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 (4)
Camps (11)
- 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
- SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition)
- Summer Science Program (SSP)
- The Times NIE AI Summer Camp
- Wolfram Summer Research Program for High School Students
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Frequently asked questions
- How many coding competitions & courses are listed on WiWit?
- WiWit currently lists 196 verified coding competitions & courses in India from 115 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: 53 run online, 96 are in person, 47 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, 56 of the 196 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.