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National Space Day Quiz

by MyGov (Government of India)

Cash prizes up to Rs 1 Lakh + ISRO visit

National Space Day Quiz is a competition by MyGov (Government of India) for children aged 6–18, open to students across India. It is free to take part.

Mode

Online

Fee

Free

Duration

5 minutes

Format

Individual · Teams of 1

Time needed

Single attempt of 5 minutes per participant

About This Opportunity

The National Space Day Quiz is an annual nationwide online competition organized by MyGov, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It celebrates India's National Space Day on August 23 and is available in multiple Indian languages on the MyGov quiz portal. The quiz features ten multiple-choice questions to be completed in 300 seconds, covering India's space program, ISRO missions, and planetary science.

This competition is open to all Indian citizens, encouraging participation from students, academicians, and space enthusiasts. There is no entry fee, and top performers can win cash prizes and an exclusive visit to ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre. All participants receive a digital certificate from MyGov upon completion.

Eligibility

Grade Level
Age Range
6 - 18 years
Location
Nationwide

Prerequisites

  • Open to Indian citizens
  • MyGov account login required
  • Profile must be complete to be eligible for prizes
  • MyGov employees and their immediate family members are not eligible

The National Space Day Quiz is open to all Indian citizens. Participants must have a MyGov account and a complete profile to be eligible for prizes. MyGov employees and their immediate family members are not eligible.

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Academic Details

Space ScienceAstronomyIndian Space ProgrammeGeneral Science

Difficulty: Mixed Levels

What's covered

Questions cover India's space program, ISRO missions, planetary science, ancient Indian astronomy, and the Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan programs.

Rewards & Recognition

Award

Up to Rs 1,00,000

First prize Rs 1,00,000; second prize Rs 75,000; third prize Rs 50,000; next 100 winners Rs 2,000 each; next 200 winners Rs 1,000 each. Prize amounts based on the 2025 edition.

Prizes

ISRO Sriharikota visit for top winners

Top winners receive an exclusive guided visit to ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR at Sriharikota, including First Launch Pad, Second Launch Pad, Mission Control Centre and interaction with senior space scientists

ISRO Sriharikota campus visitGuided tour of launch facilitiesInteraction with senior ISRO scientists

Certificate

MyGov Digital Certificate

Every participant who completes the quiz receives an auto-generated digital participation certificate from MyGov.

Recognized by

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of IndiaIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Recognition

Government of India recognised quiz

Skills your child builds

Space science knowledgeQuick recallTime-bound problem solving

Highlights

  • Opportunity to visit ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre
  • Recognized by Government of India and ISRO
  • Available in multiple Indian languages

Exam format

Total marks
10
Duration
5 minutes
Format
MCQ
Language
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

Rounds & format

The quiz consists of a single online round with 10 multiple-choice questions. Participants have 300 seconds (5 minutes) to complete the quiz. Questions are randomly selected from a diverse question bank.

How entries are judged

Winners are decided based on the number of correct answers and the time taken to complete the quiz. In case of a tie in correct answers, the participant who completed the quiz faster will be ranked higher.

Selection process

Participants are selected as winners based on their performance in the quiz, specifically the number of correct answers and the speed of completion. Top performers are eligible for cash prizes and the ISRO visit.

How to apply

  1. 1Create or log in to a MyGov account
  2. 2Complete the MyGov profile with valid mobile and email
  3. 3Open the National Space Day Quiz page
  4. 4Start the quiz and answer 10 questions within 300 seconds
  5. 5Submit and download the digital participation certificate

Frequently asked questions

Is National Space Day Quiz free?

This opportunity is free to participate in.

Who can participate in National Space Day Quiz?

children aged 6-18.

What will my child gain from National Space Day Quiz?

Cash prizes up to ₹1,00,000 for top performers. Exclusive guided visit to ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Digital participation certificate from MyGov and ISRO for all participants. Enhance knowledge of India's space program and scientific achievements. National recognition from the Government of India for participation and winning. Digital participation certificate from MyGov for all participants.

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