Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students
by Ministry of Education, Government of India
₹1 Crore Prize Pool for 1110 Teams
Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students is a competition by Ministry of Education, Government of India for students in Class 6 to 12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 6 to 12
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 1 month (Registration to Submission Deadline) and 2-5 minute video .
Format
Team · Teams of 6
Time needed
Varies based on project complexity; requires time for ideation, development, and video creation.
About this opportunity
The Viksit Bharat Buildathon is India's largest school-level innovation movement, organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. It aims to inspire over a crore students from classes 6 to 12 to ideate, innovate, and solve real-world challenges, aligning with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Participation is open to all students from classes 6 to 12 across India, who must form teams within their schools. The initiative focuses on inclusivity, encouraging participation from students in aspirational districts and remote areas. Winners receive significant recognition and prizes from a total award pool of ₹1 Crore, along with long-term mentorship and incubation opportunities.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Class 6 to 12
- Age range
- 11 to 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Must be enrolled in a recognized school in India.
Prerequisites
- Must be a student of a recognized school in India
- Interest in innovation, problem-solving, and national development themes
- Must be a student of a recognized school in India.
- Interest in innovation, problem-solving, and national development themes.
Eligibility: Open to students in classes 6 to 12 from any recognized school across India. Requirements: Students must form a team of 3-7 members from the same school, guided by a teacher mentor. Location: This is a nationwide competition with no geographical restrictions.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The competition is aligned with the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on experiential and hands-on learning.
Rewards and recognition
Award
₹1,00,00,000
A total prize pool of ₹1 Crore is shared among 10 national, 100 state, and 1,000 district-level winning teams.
Certificate
Ministry of Education Certificate
All participants receive a digital certificate of participation from the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Career pathways
Winning teams receive long-term support, including mentorship from experts and incubation opportunities to further develop their innovations.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- India's largest school-level hackathon aiming to engage over 1 crore students.
- Directly aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
- Special focus on including students from aspirational districts, tribal, and remote regions.
- Provides long-term support for winners, including corporate adoption and mentorship.
Rounds & format
The competition involves a single round of submission. Teams register online, develop a project based on a chosen theme, and submit a 2-5 minute video of their idea or prototype for evaluation by a national panel of experts.
How entries are judged
Entries are evaluated by a national panel of experts based on criteria such as innovation, feasibility, social impact, and alignment with the chosen theme.
Selection process
Winning teams are selected at the district, state, and national levels based on the evaluation scores from the expert panel. The top 1000 teams are recognized at the district level, 100 at the state level, and 10 at the national level.
How to apply
- 1Schools register their student teams on the official Viksit Bharat Buildathon portal (vbb.mic.gov.in).
- 2Each registered team receives a unique ID.
- 3Teams select one of the four themes (Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local, Samriddhi) and develop an idea or prototype.
- 4The final submission is a 2-5 minute video explaining the project, which is uploaded to the portal before the deadline.
Fees & financial support
Fee details
There is no registration or participation fee for this competition.
Frequently asked questions
Is Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students?
Students in Class 6 to 12. Children aged 11 to 18.
What will my child gain from Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students?
Win from a total prize pool of ₹1 Crore distributed among 1,110 teams at district, state, and national levels. .. Receive a digital participation certificate from the Ministry of Education.. Gain national, state, or district-level recognition for your innovative ideas.. Develop critical skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.. Receive long-term support including mentorship and incubation opportunities for winning projects.. Contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047..
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