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CBSE National Science Exhibition
by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
National-level STEM showcase
CBSE National Science Exhibition is a competition by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students in Class 6–11, open to students across India.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 6–11
Fee
₹3,000
Duration
Regional and national rounds spread across October
Format
Team · Teams of 2
Time needed
Participants must remain present from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all exhibition days at the assigned venue
About This Opportunity
The CBSE National Science Exhibition is an annual event for students from CBSE-affiliated schools, focusing on STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat. Student teams are invited to design original, eco-friendly, investigation-based projects that address real-world problems through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Participation is open to students in Classes 6-11, with teams of up to two students guided by a mentor science teacher. The exhibition features regional rounds held across India, including online participation for foreign CBSE schools, leading to a National Level Exhibition for top entries.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 6–11
- Age Range
- 11 - 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Student must be enrolled in a CBSE-affiliated school
- Registration is done by the school, not directly by students
- Each team comprises a maximum of two students from the same category
- One mentor science teacher must guide each team
- A school may register a maximum of two teams
- Project must be original and developed by the student team
- Project must use eco-friendly materials and align with one of the seven sub-themes
Open to students in Classes 6-11 from CBSE-affiliated schools across India. Participation is team-based, with each team comprising up to two students from the same category and one mentor science teacher. Schools can register a maximum of two teams.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Aligned with CBSE school curriculum and the National Education Policy emphasis on STEM and experiential learning
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Cash Prizes
National-level winners receive cash prizes.
Certificate
Merit Certificate
Merit certificates are awarded to national-level winning projects.
Opens doors to
Top entries become eligible to participate in NCERT's Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani 2026 and the IRIS National Science Fair, enhancing future academic profiles.
Recognition
National-level Recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Focus on eco-friendly and investigation-based projects addressing real-world problems
- Mentorship provided by school science teachers
- Pathway to prestigious national science fairs like Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani and IRIS National Science Fair
- Opportunity for foreign CBSE-affiliated schools to participate online in regional rounds
Rounds & format
The exhibition is conducted in two stages: Regional Science Exhibitions and a National Level Exhibition. Regional rounds are held face-to-face at various host schools across the country. Foreign CBSE-affiliated schools participate in their regional rounds online via video conferencing. The best fourteen exhibits from each regional venue, subject to quality, are selected to advance to the National Level Exhibition, which is held physically in India.
How entries are judged
Projects are assessed based on: Creativity and imagination (20%), Originality and innovativeness (15%), Scientific thought/principle/approach (15%), Technical skills, workmanship, craftsmanship etc. (15%), Educational value, scalability and utility for society in future (15%), Economics (low cost), portability and durability (10%), and Presentation – effectiveness of display and relevant explanations (10%). The decision of the judges/experts is final.
Selection process
The top fourteen exhibits from each regional level venue, based on quality and evaluation by expert judges, are selected to qualify for the National Level Exhibition.
How to apply
- 1School fills participant details on the CBSE Science Exhibition portal
- 2School makes the online registration payment
- 3Login credentials are sent to the school's cbseshiksha email id
- 4Team submits project details including sub-theme, title, problem statement, report, and mentor recommendation
- 5Selected teams present face-to-face at the assigned regional venue
- 6Regional winners advance to the National Level Exhibition
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Registration fee of ₹3,000 per team, paid online by the school through the CBSE payment gateway.
Refund policy
Registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Is CBSE National Science Exhibition free?
₹3,000 registration
Who can participate in CBSE National Science Exhibition ?
Students in Class 6–11. children aged 11-17.
What will my child gain from CBSE National Science Exhibition ?
Opportunity to showcase innovative STEM projects at a national level. Receive merit certificates for national-level winning projects. Eligibility for consideration to participate in NCERT's Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani . Potential for direct entry to the IRIS National Science Fair. Develop critical scientific inquiry, research, and problem-solving skills. Gain experience in project design, technical craftsmanship, and effective presentation. Collaborate with peers and receive mentorship from science teachers. Contribute to solutions for real-world problems aligned with national development goals. National-level recognition and exposure.
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