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Competitions for Kids in India (2026)

Competitions for school children in India, from national olympiads to quiz contests, coding and robotics challenges, science fairs, and art and writing contests. WiWit lists 949 verified competitions in India from 370 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 348 available online, 293 free to enter.

A competition is the cheapest way to find out what a child actually enjoys, because it asks for an afternoon rather than a term. The listings here run from school-level olympiads and quiz leagues to coding and robotics challenges, science fairs, drawing and photography contests, essay and storytelling competitions, debate and model United Nations conferences, and sports meets. Each listing states the grades the organizer really accepts, whether the rounds are online or in person, and the fee, so a contest built for senior school is easy to tell apart from one open to your child this year. Entries are always made on the organizer's own site.

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Competitions for Kids in India (2026) at a glance

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OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
Green Schools Programme (GSP) Awards by CSECentre for Science and Environment (CSE)Up to age 18HybridFree
Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) IndiaHUSO Organisation IndiaGrade 7 to 10Hybrid₹2,000
Vivo IgniteVivo Mobile India Pvt. Ltd.Grade 8 to 12HybridFree
IWP Jr Creative Writing Contest: Fiction CategoryVenture of Athenas Eduverse Private LimitedGrade 2 to 12Online₹999
National Junior Informatics Olympiad (NJIO) By SIMCCSingapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC)Grade 1 to 9OnlinePaid
International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) by SOF Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)Grade 1 to 12In-Person₹170
Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Swabhiman Constitution Day QuizMinistry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of IndiaOpen to all agesOnlineFree
M(IT)^2 - MIT Informatics TournamentMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Ages 11 and aboveHybridFree
ICSI Commerce Olympiad (ICSICO) by IOFInternational Olympiad Foundation (IOF)Grade 11 to 12Online₹150
ITO International Maths Olympiad (IMO) Offline Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)Grade 1 to 10In-Person₹150
Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Senior Kyurugi By Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoGrade 7 to 9In-PersonPaid
Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Sub-Junior Kyurugi by Karnataka TaekwondoKarnataka TaekwondoGrade 2 to 6In-PersonPaid
International Science Olympiad (ISO) Online by Indian Talent OlympiadIndian Talent Olympiad (ITO)Grade 1 to 10Online₹240
National School Games: Athletics U-17 ChampionshipSchool Games Federation of India (SGFI)Ages 14 to 16In-PersonFree
International Hindi Olympiad (IHO) by SOFScience Olympiad Foundation (SOF)Grade 3 to 10In-Person₹170
Competition

Green Schools Programme (GSP) Awards by CSE

by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

Annual national environmental audit and awards by CSE recognising India's greenest schools across air, energy, food, land, water, and waste themes.

For children up to age 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Environmental auditingData collection and analysisSustainability planning
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Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India

by HUSO Organisation India

Test your STEM knowledge and problem-solving skills in the prestigious Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India. Foster your passion for science and innovation, and compete for a fully funded Harvard summer camp.

For children ages 12 to 16
Online or in-person
₹2,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingAnalytical and critical thinkingScientific inquiry
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Competition

Vivo Ignite

by Vivo Mobile India Pvt. Ltd.

Vivo Ignite is a nationwide innovation program by vivo India, aimed at students in Grades 8 to 12, encouraging them to create tech-driven solutions for real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

For children ages 13 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

InnovationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving
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IWP Jr Creative Writing Contest: Fiction Category

by Venture of Athenas Eduverse Private Limited

National-level fiction writing contest for students in Grades 2-12. Submit original stories to win cash.

For children ages 7 to 18
Join from home
₹999 registration

What your child could gain:

Creative WritingStorytellingImagination
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National Junior Informatics Olympiad (NJIO) 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.

For children ages 6 to 14
Join from home
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Computational thinkingProblem-solvingLogical reasoning
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International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) by SOF

by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The SOF International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) is an annual exam for students of classes 1 to 12 that tests mathematical reasoning, logical ability, and problem-solving skills, offering recognition at national and international levels.

For children ages 6 to 18
In-person event
₹170 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-SolvingLogical ReasoningCritical Thinking
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Competition

Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Swabhiman Constitution Day Quiz

by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India

Annual online quiz by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Constitution Day with cash prizes up to ₹1 Lakh and digital participation certificates for all.

Open to all ages
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Constitutional awarenessCivic knowledge
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Competition

M(IT)^2 - MIT Informatics Tournament

by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT-hosted annual competitive programming tournament for high-school students worldwide, with online and in-person rounds.

For children ages 11 and above
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Competitive programmingAlgorithmsData structures
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Competition

ICSI Commerce Olympiad (ICSICO) by IOF

by International Olympiad Foundation (IOF)

The ICSI Commerce Olympiad (ICSICO) is an online competition for Class 11 and 12 students, organized by the International Olympiad Foundation (IOF) in partnership with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It aims to enhance commerce knowledge and critical thinking skills.

For children ages 16 to 18
Join from home
₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingCognitive skills
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Competition

ITO International Maths Olympiad (IMO) Offline

by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)

The IMO by Indian Talent Olympiad is an offline national-level competition for students in Classes 1-10, designed to significantly enhance mathematical skills, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.

For children ages 6 to 15
In-person event
₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical ReasoningProblem SolvingAnalytical Thinking
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Competition

Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Senior Kyurugi By Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

The Cadet Taekwondo Championship (Senior Kyurugi) is a state-level competitive sparring event for advanced Taekwondo practitioners in Karnataka, focusing on skill demonstration and sportsmanship.

For children ages 12 to 14
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced Taekwondo Kyurugi techniquesStrategic thinking in combat sportsPhysical endurance and agility
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Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Sub-Junior Kyurugi by Karnataka Taekwondo

by Karnataka Taekwondo

A state-level Sub-Junior Kyurugi (sparring) competition by Karnataka Taekwondo for young athletes aged 7-11 years, focusing on skill showcase and competitive experience.

For children ages 7 to 11
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced sparring techniquesPhysical fitness and agilityCoordination and balance
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Competition

International Science Olympiad (ISO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad

by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)

The International Science Olympiad (ISO) by ITO is an online exam for Classes 1 to 10 that promotes scientific aptitude, analytical thinking, and innovation. It offers national and international recognition, cash prizes, and skill development.

For children ages 6 to 15
Join from home
₹240 registration

What your child could gain:

Conceptual Understanding of ScienceAnalytical ReasoningProblem-Solving Skills
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Competition

National School Games: Athletics U-17 Championship

by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

National-level inter-state athletics championship for U-17 school students across track and field events, organized by SGFI.

For children ages 14 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Athletic performanceCompetition temperamentTeam representation discipline
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Competition

International Hindi Olympiad (IHO) by SOF

by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The SOF International Hindi Olympiad (IHO) is an annual competition for students in classes 3 to 10, designed to assess and enhance Hindi language proficiency, grammar, vocabulary, and literature skills at a competitive level.

For children ages 8 to 15
In-person event
₹170 registration

What your child could gain:

Hindi Language ProficiencyGrammar and VocabularyReading Comprehension
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Competition

Science Without Borders® Challenge

by Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation

An international art contest for students aged 11-19 to raise awareness about ocean conservation through art, with scholarships up to $500.

For children ages 11 to 19
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

CreativityArtistic ExpressionEnvironmental Awareness
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Humming Bird Tamil Olympiad (HTO)

by Humming Bird Education Ltd.

A national-level competition for students in Classes 1-12 to assess and showcase their proficiency in the Tamil language.

For children ages 6 to 18
Online or in-person
₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Language ProficiencyGrammar and VocabularyReading Comprehension
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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 to 14
In-person event
₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Advanced Taekwondo Poomsae techniquesPrecision and balancePhysical conditioning and agility
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Competition

Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad (UCTO)

by Unicus Olympiads

A national-level Olympiad for classes 2-11, designed to assess and enhance students' logical reasoning and critical thinking skills.

For children ages 7 to 17
Online or in-person
₹225 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingLogical ReasoningAnalytical Skills
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Competition

World Series of Innovation

by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

Free global competition for youth ages 13 to 24 to design innovation solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with prizes up to USD 1,500 per challenge.

For children ages 13 to 24
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Design thinkingProblem framingInnovation methodology
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Competition

Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC)

by Tata Sons Private Limited

National social entrepreneurship competition by Tata Sons and IIM Calcutta with cash prizes up to Rs. 10 Lakhs and seed funding of up to Rs. 1 Crore.

Open to all ages
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Business planningPitchingSocial enterprise management
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Competition

FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship - Asian Continental Stage

by International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Asian continental stage of the FIDE World Schools Team Championship: eight-round Swiss event for school squads of boys and girls.

For children ages 7 to 14
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Strategic thinkingTeam coordinationTournament tempo and time management
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Competition

IWP Creative Writing Contest: Non-Fiction Category

by Venture of Athenas Eduverse Private Limited

National creative writing competition for students in grades 2-12. Submit original non-fiction work to win up to ₹20000 and national publication features.

For children ages 7 to 18
Join from home
₹999 registration

What your child could gain:

Creative WritingCritical ThinkingCommunication
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International Science Qualifier (ISQ) by NOF for Indian Students

by National Olympiad Foundation (NOF)

A national science olympiad by NOF for students in Classes 1-12, testing scientific knowledge, reasoning, and application skills.

For children ages 6 to 18
Join from home
₹350 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific ReasoningAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving
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Frequently asked questions

How many competitions are listed on WiWit?

WiWit currently lists 949 verified competitions in India from 370 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 competitions?

The competitions 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 competitions online?

Competitions are available in multiple modes: 348 run online, 386 are in person, 215 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.

Are there free competitions?

Yes, 293 of the 949 competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.

Do these competitions need preparation?

It varies by contest. Olympiads and subject competitions usually publish a syllabus or past papers, while quiz, art and writing contests are judged on the day. Each listing says what the organizer provides.

Where does my child enter these competitions?

On the organizer's own site. WiWit is free and helps you find and compare competitions; the entry itself always happens on the organizer's site, never on WiWit.

Are the competitions on WiWit verified?

Yes. Every competition is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published, and the listing is reviewed again as its dates move.

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