Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVP) - National Science Exhibition for Children
by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
National science showcase by NCERT
NCERT's flagship national science exhibition where school children showcase original projects on STEM themes after qualifying through district and state rounds.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 2
Duration
Multi-day national exhibition (typically 3 days)
Eligibility
Students from Class 6 to 12 enrolled in recognized schools across India are eligible. Participants must develop original STEM projects and qualify through district and state-level exhibitions or through participating organizations like KVS, NVS, CBSE, DAE schools, or NCERT DMS. Projects must align with the annual theme and include a detailed write-up.
- Grade level
- Grade 6 to 12
- Age range
- 11 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Student must be enrolled in a recognised school in India
- Exhibit must first be selected through district and state-level rounds (or through a participating organisation such as KVS, NVS, CBSE, DAE schools, or NCERT DMS)
- Original project, model, or innovation built by the student (ready-made exhibits not allowed)
- Written exhibit description of up to 1,000 words covering purpose, scientific principles, materials, working, and applications
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Rewards and recognition
Certificate
NCERT participation certificates
Participants receive certificates of participation and merit recognition from NCERT, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Develop an original exhibit aligned with the announced theme and one of the sub-themes
- 2Participate in the school and district-level science exhibition
- 3Selected exhibits proceed to the State Level (RSBVP) or organisation-level exhibition (KVS, NVS, CBSE, DAE, NCERT DMS)
- 4States and participating organisations forward selected entries to NCERT
- 5NCERT selects exhibits for display at the National Exhibition (RBVP)
Rules and guidelines
- Exhibits must be original work of students; ready-made models are not allowed
- Each exhibit must be accompanied by a write-up of not more than 1,000 words covering introduction, description, and references
- Students must address the announced annual theme and one of the sub-themes
- Selection at each level is based on criteria notified by NCERT and the host organisation
About this opportunity
The Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVP) is NCERT's annual national science exhibition, inviting school students to showcase original projects in STEM. This flagship event, formerly JNNSMEE, promotes scientific inquiry, creativity, and problem-solving aligned with India's developmental priorities and the National Education Policy 2020.
Students from Class VI to XII develop innovative models and projects based on annual themes, progressing through district and state-level rounds to reach the national exhibition. Participants gain valuable experience, present to a national audience of experts, and receive recognition and certificates from NCERT.
Rounds and format
The competition is conducted in two phases. The first phase involves district-level and state-level exhibitions (RSBVP) or parallel exhibitions by organizations like KVS, NVS, CBSE. Selected exhibits from these rounds proceed to the second phase, the National Exhibition (RBVP), organized by NCERT.
How entries are judged
Originality and creativity of the exhibit, scientific principle and technical soundness, relevance to the announced theme and sub-theme, practical utility and societal/environmental relevance, and quality of write-up and oral presentation.
Selection process
Selection at each level is based on originality and creativity of the exhibit, scientific principle and technical soundness, relevance to the announced theme and sub-theme, practical utility, societal/environmental relevance, and quality of write-up and oral presentation.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Aligned with NCERT curriculum and the National Education Policy 2020. The annual theme for 2025-26 is "STEM for Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat".
Frequently asked questions
How can students develop projects that stand out at RBVP?
Strong RBVP exhibits address a specific local problem under the annual theme, demonstrate genuine experimentation, and articulate scientific principles clearly. Original prototypes built with low-cost or indigenous materials and a clear write-up tend to advance further.
What progression do exhibits follow before reaching the national stage?
Projects typically begin at the school level, then move through district and state Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani rounds. Parallel tracks exist for KVS, NVS, CBSE, DAE Central Schools, and NCERT DMS students. Selected exhibits from each route are forwarded to NCERT for the National Exhibition.
What kind of write-up should accompany an exhibit?
Each exhibit requires a structured write-up of up to 1,000 words covering purpose, scientific principles, materials, construction, working, and real-world applications. Clear language and proper attribution of sources strengthen the submission.
Are ready-made or assembled models accepted at RBVP?
Ready-made or pre-assembled models are not permitted. NCERT requires that exhibits be the original work of student participants, demonstrating genuine scientific thinking and hands-on construction by the children themselves.
How do mentors and teachers support students through the multi-stage selection?
Mentor science teachers guide topic selection, scientific methodology, prototype iteration, and presentation rehearsal. Their role is critical at each stage of selection, particularly in helping students refine the project write-up and respond to evaluator questions.
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