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Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge
by Bebras India
International computational thinking recognition
Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge is a competition by Bebras India for children aged 8–19, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
Single-sitting 45-minute online challenge
Format
Individual
Time needed
Each participant has 45 minutes to attempt 15 multiple-choice Bebras tasks; schools coordinate windows during the challenge period.
About This Opportunity
The Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge is the Indian chapter of the worldwide Bebras Challenge, an international computational thinking competition organised in over 80 countries. In India, the challenge is administered by Bebras India under ACM India's CSpathshala initiative and is offered to school students aged 8 to 19 across five age groups.
The challenge presents short, fun computational thinking tasks called Bebras tasks. Each task is multiple-choice and is designed around problems that computer scientists enjoy solving, such as problem decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking, without requiring any prior programming knowledge.
The Bebras India challenge is conducted in twelve Indian languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Bodo, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, with language-specific age-group coverage.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 8 - 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to school students aged 8 to 19 across five age groups.
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in a school that registers for the Bebras India Challenge
- Age between 8 and 19
Open to school students aged 8 to 19 across India, with five age groups in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati; four age groups in Bengali, Punjabi, and Odia; and three age groups in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil. A first-year undergraduate category for ages 17-19 is offered in English.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
The challenge focuses on computational thinking concepts including problem decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking, presented through age-appropriate Bebras tasks. No prior programming knowledge is required.
Rewards & Recognition
Certificate
Participation and merit certificates
Participants and Hall of Fame top performers receive certificates from Bebras India under ACM India's CSpathshala initiative.
Recognized by
Recognition
Bebras International recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Part of the global Bebras Challenge run in 80+ countries
- Available in 12 Indian languages
- Completely free participation
- No programming knowledge required
- Hall of Fame recognition for top performers
Exam format
- Duration
- 45
- Format
- Problem Solving
- Language
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Bodo, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
Rounds & format
Single 45-minute online round of 15 multiple-choice Bebras tasks per age group.
How entries are judged
Ranking is based on total score on the 15-task paper.
Selection process
Open registration via schools; rankings determined by score on the single challenge round.
How to apply
- 1Schools register for Bebras India via bebras.in
- 2Students attempt the challenge online during the published challenge window
- 3Each student receives 45 minutes to answer the 15 Bebras tasks
- 4Results and rankings are published on the Bebras India platform and Hall of Fame
Frequently asked questions
Is Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge?
children aged 8-19.
What will my child gain from Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge?
Free participation in an internationally recognised computational thinking challenge. Hall of Fame recognition for top performers. Exposure to computational thinking concepts without prior programming knowledge. Availability in 12 Indian languages. Connection to the global Bebras community spanning 80+ countries.
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