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Opportunities for children ages 11-13

Children aged 11-13 (Class 6-8) can take part in a wide range of verified competitions, scholarships and programs matched to their level. WiWit lists 655 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 317 organisations. They include options 239 available online, 197 free to enter. Last reviewed June 2026.

By this age, children are ready for more challenge. The opportunities here bring together olympiads and competitions across maths, science, coding and the arts, alongside scholarships, camps and skill-building programs suited to middle-school students. Many run in multiple rounds and reward genuine reasoning over rote learning. WiWit checks each listing against the organiser's official information and shows eligibility, mode and fee, so you can find the right level of challenge for your child.

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Opportunities for children ages 11-13 at a glance

Compare opportunities for ages 11-13 on WiWit
OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
CBSE Budding Authors ProgrammeCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 5–10OnlineFree
MaRRS International Spelling BeeMaRRS InternationalClass 1–10HybridFree
Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | Middle School (G6-G8)The Harvard CrimsonClass 6–12Online$55
Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) for Indian StudentsAsia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) CommitteeClass 8–12In-PersonFree
International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOFScience Olympiad Foundation (SOF)Class 1–12In-Person₹150
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and EducationSamsung IndiaClass 8–12HybridFree
The Sophie Fellowship - Mathematics Olympiad Mentorship Program Sophie Fellowship TeamClass 8–12OnlineFree
ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Online Scholarship Olympiad for Indian StudentsEducational ExcellentiaClass 1–10Online₹399
National Cadet Corps (NCC) Youth Development ProgramMinistry of Defence, Government of IndiaClass 8–12In-PersonFree
Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) IndiaSEAMO International CommitteeClass 1–12Hybrid₹650
LogIQids Mental Aptitude OlympiadLogIQidsClass 1–9In-PersonFree
Prince OlympiadPrince Education HubClass 5–12HybridFree
Tata Steel Foundation Jyoti Fellowship for SC/ST Students (Class VII Onwards)Tata Steel LimitedClass 7–12In-PersonFree
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of IndiaClass 8In-PersonPaid
National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO)Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.Class 1–12Online₹354
Competition

CBSE Budding Authors Programme

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

National short-story writing competition for CBSE Class 5 to 10 students, with selected stories e-published as a CBSE anthology.

👶For children ages 10–16
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative writingShort-story structuringOriginal storytelling
Competition

MaRRS International Spelling Bee

by MaRRS International

A multi-stage English-language competition for school students from Class 1 to 10, testing spelling, vocabulary, pronunciation and word knowledge through written and oral rounds.

👶For children ages 6–16
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

SpellingVocabularyPronunciation
Competition

Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | Middle School (G6-G8)

by The Harvard Crimson

An international team mathematics quiz specifically for students in Grades 6-8, featuring online preliminary rounds and live Zoom semi-finals and finals.

👶For children ages 11–14
🏠Join from home
💰$55 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving under time pressureTeam collaborationMathematical reasoning
Competition

Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) for Indian Students

by Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) Committee

The Asia Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMO) is a prestigious international contest for Pacific-Rim students, including India, that challenges gifted minds with advanced problems and promotes global academic excellence.

👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingCritical thinkingMathematical reasoning
Competition

International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF

by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF is a competitive exam for students in classes 1-12, enhancing scientific reasoning, analytical skills, and practical knowledge.

👶For children ages 6–18
📍In-person event
💰₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific reasoningProblem-solvingAnalytical thinking
Competition

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and Education

by Samsung India

National innovation competition for Indian youth (14-22) to develop tech solutions for societal challenges, offering grants, mentorship, and incubation.

👶For children ages 14–22
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingDesign thinkingEntrepreneurship
Program

The Sophie Fellowship - Mathematics Olympiad Mentorship Program

by Sophie Fellowship Team

A free online mentorship program for high school students in India passionate about mathematics, preparing them for prestigious competitions like IMO, EGMO, and INMO.

👶For children ages 13–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingLogical reasoningMathematical proof
Competition

ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Online Scholarship Olympiad for Indian Students

by Educational Excellentia

The Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) Online is a national scholarship olympiad for Indian students in Classes 1-10, assessing intellectual potential in Mental Ability, Mathematics, Science, and English. Top performers can win significant scholarships and recognition.

👶For children ages 6–15
🏠Join from home
💰₹399 registration

What your child could gain:

Conceptual understandingAnalytical skillsProblem-solving
Program

National Cadet Corps (NCC) Youth Development Program

by Ministry of Defence, Government of India

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a voluntary youth organization in India that instills discipline, leadership, and patriotism through military training, community service, and adventure activities for school and college students.

👶For children ages 13–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipTeamworkDiscipline
Competition

Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) India

by SEAMO International Committee

An international mathematics competition for students from Grade 1 to 12, designed to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

👶For children ages 6–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰₹650 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingAnalytical skills
Competition

LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad

by LogIQids

National two-stage mental aptitude and logical reasoning olympiad by LogIQids for students from KG2 to Grade 9, with a free first stage.

👶For children ages 5–14
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningPattern recognitionSpatial visualisation
Competition

Prince Olympiad

by Prince Education Hub

Free national talent search examination by Prince Education Hub for classes 5-12, with scholarships and tuition fee waivers worth up to ₹75 crore.

👶For children ages 10–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Conceptual problem-solvingReasoningExam temperament
Scholarship

Tata Steel Foundation Jyoti Fellowship for SC/ST Students (Class VII Onwards)

by Tata Steel Limited

Annual fellowship by Tata Steel Foundation for meritorious SC and ST students from Class 7 to post-graduation in Jharkhand and Odisha.

👶For children ages 12–17
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
Scholarship

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

by Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India

NMMSS offers ₹12,000 annually to meritorious students from economically weaker sections in India, supporting their education from Class 9 to 12 in government and aided schools.

👶For children ages 13–14
📍In-person event
💰₹Not Specified registration

What your child could gain:

ReasoningCritical thinkingProblem solving
Competition

National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO)

by Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.

A premier national-level Olympiad for grades 1-12, offering top winners a sponsored trip to NASA. Focuses on astronomy and space science.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹354 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingScientific inquiry
Camp

INME Expeditions & Activity Led Camps

by INME

INME Expeditions & Activity Led Camps offer thrilling outdoor adventures across India, designed to build resilience, teamwork, and confidence through hands-on experiences in diverse natural settings for children aged 9-17.

👶For children ages 9–17
📍In-person event
💰₹29,900 registration

What your child could gain:

Self-relianceIndependenceTeamwork
Exam

National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online

by Unified Council

A national online competitive exam for students in Classes 1-10, assessing science, mathematics, and general knowledge from home.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹354 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningAnalytical thinkingProblem solving
Competition

Indian Robotic Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Techies

by ROBO-G

The IRO ROBO Adventures Techies category challenges students aged 10-15 to design and program autonomous robots for lake conservation, focusing on waste management and ecosystem restoration.

👶For children ages 10–15
📍In-person event
💰₹10,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Robot design and constructionProgramming (mblock, micropython)Algorithmic thinking
Program

National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)

by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India

Nationwide school eco-club programme of MoEFCC that engages children in biodiversity, water, energy, waste and conservation activities through structured eco-clubs.

👶For children ages 6–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Environmental awarenessBiodiversity observationWater and energy conservation practices
Program

Youth Climate Conclave (YCC)

by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

TERI's flagship multi-day climate program engaging Indian youth through panels, workshops, debates, exhibitions, and a Youth Pledge at the World Sustainable Development Summit.

👶For children ages 10–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Climate science literacyPublic speaking and debatePolicy thinking
Workshop

Mathematics Workshop by JMMC India

by JMMC India

JMMC India offers mathematics workshops for students in classes 6-12 through partner schools in Kolkata, focusing on critical thinking.

👶For children ages 11–18
📍In-person event
💰₹500 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingLogical reasoningMathematical problem solving
Scholarship

Bose Einstein Scholarship Test (BEST)

by JMMC India

Three-stage national math scholarship by JMMC India for Class 4 to 12. Features MCQ screening, subjective exam, and interview. Winners receive a monthly scholarship of ₹15,000 for 12 months and a BEST Scholar certificate.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹999 registration

What your child could gain:

Mathematical problem solvingAbstract reasoningSubjective mathematics
Program

The Junior Academy by NYAS - STEM Innovation Program

by The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)

A free, online program by The New York Academy of Sciences for students aged 13-17. Participants form international teams to solve real-world STEM problems through innovation challenges.

👶For children ages 13–17
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingCollaboration
Competition

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial Intra-School Math Talent Search

by JMMC India

Annual intra-school math competition by JMMC India for students in Classes 1-12 from partner schools in Kolkata. It features a 60-minute written MCQ exam worth 150 marks, with merit certificates and prizes for top performers.

👶For children ages 8–18
📍In-person event
💰₹500 registration

What your child could gain:

Mathematical problem solvingLogical reasoningTime management under exam conditions

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Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 11-13 are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 655 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 317 organisations. Each one is checked against the organiser's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Can my child take part in opportunities for ages 11-13 online?
Opportunities for ages 11-13 are available in multiple modes: 239 run online, 239 are in person, 177 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free opportunities for ages 11-13?
Yes — 197 of the 655 opportunities for ages 11-13 listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
What opportunities suit an 11 to 13 year old?
Middle-school children (Class 6-8) are ready to go deeper. Multi-round olympiads in maths, science and coding, creative and writing competitions, scholarships and skill-building programs all suit this age and help build a strong record before the senior years.