India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission
Cash Prize up to Rs 50,000
National STEM innovation challenge for ages 13-16, featuring three competitive rounds culminating in a national final at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
₹3,000
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 5
Duration
Multiple weeks for project preparation; 2-day national final
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the entry
Eligibility
Open to students aged 13 to 16 from any school across India, competing individually or in teams of up to five members.
- Age range
- 13 to 16 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Participants must be enrolled in an AICRA member institution (school, college, university, or vocational institute) to be eligible for the fee reduction. Other board participants can also participate with registration fees.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Award
₹50,000
The 1st prize is ₹50,000, 2nd prize is ₹25,000, and 3rd prize is ₹10,000. Specific prize breakdown per rank will be announced before the final round.
Prizes
Cash Prize + Trophy + Certificate
Top performers at the national final receive cash prizes, trophies, and AICRA-recognized certificates.
Certificate
AICRA-Recognized Certificate
Certificate recognized by All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA) for participating in the national final.
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Recognition
National recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Registration closes
- 30 Oct 2026
- Competition
- 20 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026
India STEM Summit & Awards Venue, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
How to apply
- 1Register at the India STEM Mission website, submit project documentation, and compete through three rounds culminating in the national final.
Rules and guidelines
- Teams may have 1 to 5 members; all members must be aged 13 to 16
- Projects must be original and not previously submitted to other competitions
- Projects must address a real-world problem using STEM concepts
- Online submission rounds require stable internet access
- Judges' decisions are final
Technology requirements
- Internet connection for online submission and semi-final evaluation
- Laptop or computer for project documentation and presentation upload
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Participation in the India STEM Innovation Challenge is completely free for students from AICRA member institutes. There are no hidden registration or submission fees. For others, 1500 rupees is the participation fee for individual entry, and for a team, it is 3000 rupees. 18% GST extra.
Refund policy
Non refoundable
About this opportunity
The India STEM Innovation Challenge (ISIC) Medior STEM Innovator category is a national-level STEM competition organized by India STEM Mission for students between the ages of 13 and 16. The challenge tasks participants with designing and building original solutions to real-world problems using STEM concepts, with a focus on innovation, engineering, and practical application.
The competition follows a three-round format: an initial submission round, a semi-final evaluation, and a national final held in New Delhi. Students may compete individually or in teams of up to five members. Projects are evaluated on criteria including innovation, technical merit, feasibility, presentation quality, and social impact. Judging is supported by All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA), which also provides recognition to winning teams.
Top performers at the national final held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi receive cash prizes, trophies, and certificates recognized by AICRA. The competition is open to school students across India, with online submission and evaluation components for the preliminary rounds and an in-person final for selected teams.
India STEM Mission's ISIC operates alongside separate Junior (ages 7-12) and Senior (ages 17 and above) categories, forming a comprehensive STEM innovation ladder for school-aged participants.
Rounds and format
Round 1: Submitted video and description online through the designated portal, gathers votes from peers and experts; top 100 projects proceed. Round 2: Selected candidates present virtually to jurors; top 24 projects in each category become finalists. Round 3: Finalists demonstrate creations at the India STEM Summit & Awards.
How entries are judged
Innovation, technical merit, feasibility, presentation quality, and social impact
Selection process
Round 1: Public votes and expert acknowledgment. Round 2: Virtual presentation to jurors. Round 3: Live demonstration at the India STEM Summit & Awards.
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The challenge encourages a self-directed, project-based learning approach. It focuses on the practical application of STEM concepts through real-world projects and challenges, encouraging innovative solutions. Participants are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary topics and develop solutions that address societal needs.
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate in the Medior STEM Innovator category?
Students aged 13 to 16 from any school across India can participate, either individually or in teams of up to five members. All team members must be within the 13-16 age range at the time of registration.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is Rs. 1,770 per team or individual participant. Payment is made online at the time of registration through the India STEM Mission website. The fee covers all rounds including the national final.
What are the competition rounds?
The challenge has three rounds: an initial project submission round where entries are screened, a semi-final evaluation conducted online, and a national final held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on July 8-9, 2026.
What prizes do winners receive?
Top performing teams receive cash prizes, trophies, and certificates recognized by All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA). All finalists who present at the national final receive a participation certificate.
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