Innovation Festival & Western India Science Fair
by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
Recognition at Western India Science Fair
Annual multi-state science fair at NSC Mumbai featuring student projects from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, with R&D pavilions and workshops.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 or more
Duration
3 days
Eligibility
Open to students in Grades 8 to 12. Selection is through school and state-level science fair channels in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 12
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Students in standards 8 to 12. Selection through school level or regional science fair required. Direct individual entry is not accepted.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Participation Certificate
Recognition
Multi-state science fair recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Develop an original student science project or innovative teaching aid
- 2Enter through your school or regional science fair selection round (no direct individual entry)
- 3Qualifying projects are nominated by the state science authority or regional science centre for WISF
Rules and guidelines
- Projects must be original student-developed science projects or innovative teaching aids
- Participation is through school or regional science fair selection — not direct individual entry
- State science authority or regional science centre nominates qualifying projects for WISF
- Student projects and teaching aids are judged by two separate panels
- Projects evaluated for originality, scientific merit, and practical application
About this opportunity
The Innovation Festival and Western India Science Fair (WISF) is an annual exhibition hosted by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai, bringing together student science projects and innovative teaching aids from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Students present independently developed science projects, research work, and innovative teaching aids to a judging panel drawn from academic and research institutions. The fair also features pavilions from R&D organisations, live workshops, and science demonstrations, creating a rich environment for scientific exchange.
Typically held in February over three days, WISF is coordinated through regional science centres and state science education authorities. Projects are evaluated for originality, scientific merit, and practical application, with the state-wise best project and the overall best project recognised separately.
How entries are judged
Projects evaluated on creativity, practical usage, technical skill, skill of expression, information display, and workmanship. Team projects are also assessed on teamwork. Student projects and teaching aids are judged separately.
Selection process
State-wise best project and overall best project of the fair are selected. Two separate judging panels handle student science projects and innovative teaching aids respectively.
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
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