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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 680 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 331 organisations. They include options 242 available online, 206 free to enter. Last reviewed July 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
National School Games Badminton (Under-14)School Games Federation of India (SGFI)Class 6 to 9In-PersonFree
CBSE National Science Exhibition Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 6 to 11Hybrid₹3,000
Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre MumbaiNehru Science Centre MumbaiClass 8 to 12In-Person₹100
ISDS Masterclass SeriesIndian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)Class 8 to 12Online₹1,500
CBSE Expression SeriesCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 3 to 12OnlineFree
CBSE Budding Authors ProgrammeCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Class 5 to 10OnlineFree
Mathematics Workshop by JMMC IndiaJMMC IndiaClass 6 to 12In-PersonPaid
ISDI Pre-University Summer SchoolATLAS SkillTech UniversityClass 8 to 12In-Person₹30,000
Yi Thalir - Young Indians School ProgrammeCII Young Indians (Yi)Class 1 to 12HybridFree
Hockey India Sub Junior National ChampionshipHockey IndiaClass 7 to 11In-PersonFree
SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19)School Games Federation of India (SGFI)Class 6 to 12In-Person₹130
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy CarromSports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)Class 6 to 12In-PersonFree
Clever Harvey JuniorMBAClever HarveyClass 8 to 12Online₹10,000
BLF YOUNGRANG Student Poetry Writing ContestBhopal Literature FestivalClass 1 to 12HybridFree
AIMO Open ContestAsia International Mathematical Olympiad UnionClass 1 to 12HybridPaid
Competition

National School Games Badminton (Under-14)

by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

National under-14 badminton championship for school students, conducted by SGFI through school, district, and state-level qualification.

For children ages 11 to 14
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Singles match playDoubles coordinationTournament temperament
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Competition

CBSE National Science Exhibition

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

CBSE-organised national science exhibition for Classes 6-11 on the theme STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with regional and national rounds.

For children ages 11 to 16
Online or in-person
₹3,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific InquiryResearch & InvestigationProblem Solving
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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 to 17
In-person event
₹100 registration

What your child could gain:

Experimental designMeasurementData analysis
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Workshop

ISDS Masterclass Series

by Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS)

Expert-led sessions on global affairs topics for Grades 8-12, combining subject-matter knowledge with debate and critical thinking skills. Conducted online by ISDS trainers.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
₹1,500 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingArgumentationGlobal affairs knowledge
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Competition

CBSE Expression Series

by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

National creative writing and art competition for CBSE students from Class 3 to 12, inviting essays, poems, and paintings on a chosen theme each round.

For children ages 8 to 17
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative writingEssay structuringPoetry composition
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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 to 15
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Creative writingShort-story structuringOriginal storytelling
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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 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingLogical ReasoningMathematical Problem Solving
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Program

ISDI Pre-University Summer School

by ATLAS SkillTech University

Two-week immersive design program for Grades 8-12 at ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai. Co-certified by Parsons School of Design. Covers interiors, product, fashion, animation, and digital media.

For children ages 13 to 17
In-person event
₹30,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Design ThinkingInterior DesignCommunication Design
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Program

Yi Thalir - Young Indians School Programme

by CII Young Indians (Yi)

Year-long school engagement programme nurturing safe, inclusive, and responsible young citizens.

For children ages 6 to 17
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Civic responsibilityPublic speakingCritical thinking
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Competition

Hockey India Sub Junior National Championship

by Hockey India

National-level field hockey championship for sub junior boys (U-17) and girls (U-17) state teams, organised annually by Hockey India.

For children ages 12 to 16
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Field hockey techniqueTeam playMatch-day temperament
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Competition

SGFI National School Games Carrom Championship (U-14, U-17, U-19)

by School Games Federation of India (SGFI)

Inter-state school carrom championship of the National School Games for Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 state teams, conducted by SGFI through state-level qualification.

For children ages 10 to 18
In-person event
₹130 registration

What your child could gain:

Strategic shot selection and positioningMatch temperament under national competitionCarrom striking and control
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Competition

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Trophy Carrom

by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)

Tamil Nadu government carrom competition in singles and doubles, from district to state level, with an Under-19 school category and cash prizes for winners.

For children ages 11 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Competitive carrom techniqueSingles and doubles match playTournament temperament
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Program

Clever Harvey JuniorMBA

by Clever Harvey

Live online JuniorMBA program for students in grades 8 to 12, offering industry-partnered specialization tracks in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and technology.

For children ages 13 to 18
Join from home
₹10,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Business and financial literacyEntrepreneurial thinkingStrategy and problem-solving
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Competition

BLF YOUNGRANG Student Poetry Writing Contest

by Bhopal Literature Festival

Student poetry writing contest under YOUNGRANG at Bhopal Literature & Art Festival, with winning entries recited live at Bharat Bhavan.

For children ages 6 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Poetry writingCreative expressionPublic recitation
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Competition

AIMO Open Contest

by Asia International Mathematical Olympiad Union

International mathematics olympiad for Grades 1-12 across 21+ countries featuring open-ended problems with trial rounds online and finals in-person.

For children ages 6 to 17
Online or in-person
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Advanced mathematical reasoningOpen-ended problem solvingCreative mathematical thinking
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Competition

National Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (NJCO) for Indian Students by SIMCC

by Singapore International Math Contests Centre (SIMCC)

The National Junior Cybersecurity Olympiad (NJCO) is an online competition by SIMCC for Indian students in Grades 8-12, fostering cybersecurity skills and digital safety.

For children ages 13 to 17
Join from home
₹2,400 registration

What your child could gain:

Cybersecurity fundamentalsCryptographyNetwork analysis
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Program

Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

The Science Over Weekends (SOW) program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru offers high school students a deep dive into science topics. It focuses on logical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry through interactive Sunday sessions.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
₹400 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningAnalytical thinkingScientific experimentation
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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 to 18
In-person event
$6,465 registration

What your child could gain:

Crime scene analysisEvidence collection and documentationForensic photography
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Competition

Sketch for Survival Junior (12 to 16 Years)

by Explorers Against Extinction

Free international wildlife art competition by Explorers Against Extinction for teens aged 12 to 16. Create artwork depicting an IUCN Red List species and earn international exhibition recognition.

For children ages 12 to 16
Join from home
Free to participate
Arts & Creative
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Competition

SDS National Handwriting Competition

by SDS (Students Development Society)

Annual national school handwriting competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.

For children LKG, UKG & ages 6 to 15
In-person event
Registration fee applies
Artistic Expression
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Competition

SDS National Colouring Competition

by SDS (Students Development Society)

Annual national school colouring competition by SDS open to students from LKG to Class 10, conducted at school with central judging and cash prizes up to ₹11,000.

For children LKG, UKG & ages 6 to 15
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Creative expressionFine motor skillsColour sense and composition
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Competition

Pencil Power Drawing Competition (PPDC) - Drawing Olympiad

by Fab Software Stock (India)

A national-level online drawing olympiad for students from preschool to Grade 12, with an open category for adults to showcase artistic talent.

For children ages 3 to 18
Join from home
₹270 registration

What your child could gain:

CreativityArtistic ExpressionVisual Communication
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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 to 15
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Laboratory techniquesScientific observationExperimental method
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Scholarship

Scholarship for Differently Abled Students by Kerala Social Justice Department

by Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala

Kerala state scheme providing annual education allowance and reader's allowance to differently abled students from primary to postgraduate level.

For children ages 6 to 17
Online or in-person
Free to participate
Scholarships & Awards
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Browse all 680 opportunities for ages 11-13

Competitions (540)
Scholarships (34)
Programs (56)
Courses (8)
Workshops (15)
Camps (21)
Exams (5)
Events (1)

Every opportunities for ages 11-13 listing on WiWit is checked against the organiser's official source before it is published. See how WiWit verifies listings.

Frequently asked questions

How many opportunities for ages 11-13 are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 680 verified opportunities for ages 11-13 in India from 331 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: 242 run online, 258 are in person, 180 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, 206 of the 680 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.

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