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Programs for Children in India (2026)

Programs for school children in India that run over weeks or months: fellowships, mentorships, leadership tracks, sports academies and exchange programs. WiWit lists 227 verified programs in India from 193 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 36 available online, 80 free to join.

A program asks for months rather than a day, so the question changes: what does the child come out with. The listings here include fellowships and mentorships, leadership and youth parliament tracks, sports academies and training squads, international exchange and exposure programs, and structured skill tracks that run across a term or a year. Each listing shows how long it runs, who it accepts and what it costs, so the size of the commitment is clear before anyone fills a form.

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Programs for Children in India (2026) at a glance

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OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET CoachingDakshana FoundationGrade 11 to 12In-PersonFree
NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) ProgrammeNational Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)Grade 6 to 12HybridFree
Lumiere Research Scholar Program (Individual Research)Lumiere EducationGrade 9 to 12Online$3,390
Global Citizen Year FellowshipTilting FuturesAges 17 to 21In-Person$21,000
National Cadet Corps (NCC) Youth Development ProgramMinistry of Defence, Government of IndiaGrade 8 to 12In-PersonFree
National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC) Junior by E-Cell, IIT BombayE-Cell, IIT BombayGrade 6 to 12HybridFree
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)Telluride AssociationGrade 10In-PersonFree
Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil ParkGujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) FoundationNot listedIn-Person₹15 for a child aged 5 to 12, 30 above age 12, free under 5
Harvard Model Congress Young Leadership ProgramLearn with Leaders (LWL)Grade 6 to 12In-PersonPaid
Krea Summer SchoolKrea UniversityGrade 9 to 12In-Person₹35,000 for a one-week program, 70,000 for the four-week Discovery Lab Immersive
Chennai Snake Park Education ProgrammesChennai Snake Park TrustOpen to all agesIn-Person₹10 for a child aged 3 to 12, 30 for an adult
Greenheart Travel High School Summer Abroad ProgramGreenheart TravelGrade 7 to 12In-PersonPaid
ATL Tinkerpreneur BootcampNITI Aayog, Government of IndiaGrade 6 to 12OnlineFree
IIT Madras School Connect ProgramIndian Institute of Technology (IIT),MadrasGrade 9 to 12Online₹500
THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations ConferenceTHIMUN FoundationAges 13 and aboveIn-Person€340 per participant
Program

Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching

by Dakshana Foundation

Dakshana Scholar Program offers fully sponsored residential IIT-JEE & NEET coaching for talented, economically disadvantaged students.

For children ages 16 to 18
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Advanced problem-solvingTest-taking disciplineConceptual depth in PCM and PCB
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NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) Programme

by National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)

NIAS runs the National Programme for identifying and mentoring gifted children (ages 0 to 18), known as the NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) programme.

For children ages 5 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Self-directed learningProblem-solvingCreativity
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Program

Lumiere Research Scholar Program (Individual Research)

by Lumiere Education

A 12-week online program from Lumiere Education in which a student works one-on-one with a PhD mentor to write a college-level research paper. It is for high school students in Grades 9 to 12 and university students.

For children in Grade 9 to 12
Join from home
$3,390 registration

What your child could gain:

AnalysisWritten and verbal communicationTime management
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Program

Global Citizen Year Fellowship

by Tilting Futures

An eight-month immersive gap year fellowship placing high school graduates with host families and local apprenticeships in Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, or Senegal.

For children ages 17 to 21
In-person event
$21,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Cross-cultural communicationLanguage learningCommunity leadership
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Program

National Cadet Corps (NCC) Youth Development Program

by Ministry of Defence, Government of India

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth organization with Army, Navy and Air Force wings, under the Ministry of Defence. Students join voluntarily from Grade 8, through a school that has an NCC unit.

For children ages 12 to 26
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

DrillMap readingWeapon training and firing
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Program

National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC) Junior by E-Cell, IIT Bombay

by E-Cell, IIT Bombay

A free six-month competition by E-Cell, IIT Bombay, in which a school's students and teachers set up and run an entrepreneurship club. Open to schools with students in Grades 6 to 12.

For children in Grade 6 to 12
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

LeadershipCritical thinkingProblem-solving
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Program

Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

by Telluride Association

Telluride Association's free summer seminar for high school sophomores and juniors, in the humanities and social sciences. The Association covers all program costs, including tuition, books, and room and board. There are no TASS sessions in 2027.

For children ages 15 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

ReadingWritingSpeaking
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Program

Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park

by Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation

Open-air fossil and dinosaur section inside Indroda Nature Park, Gandhinagar, with fossilised dinosaur eggs and life-size dinosaur models.

In-person event
₹15 for a child aged 5 to 12, 30 above age 12, free under 5

What your child could gain:

Fossil and skeleton observationUnderstanding of prehistoric lifeWildlife and plant identification
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Program

Harvard Model Congress Young Leadership Program

by Learn with Leaders (LWL)

This program develops critical thinking, diplomacy, and leadership skills through immersive government simulations and hands-on projects for students aged 11-18.

For children ages 11 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

LeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking
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Program

Krea Summer School

by Krea University

A residential summer programme at Krea University offering interdisciplinary tracks in sciences, humanities, entrepreneurship, and AI for students in grades 9-12.

For children in Grade 9 to 12
In-person event
₹35,000 for a one-week program, 70,000 for the four-week Discovery Lab Immersive

What your child could gain:

Design ThinkingEntrepreneurshipCritical Thinking
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Program

Chennai Snake Park Education Programmes

by Chennai Snake Park Trust

Certified reptile and snakebite awareness programmes at Chennai Snake Park for school groups, college students, teachers and general visitors.

Open to all ages
In-person event
₹10 for a child aged 3 to 12, 30 for an adult

What your child could gain:

Snake and reptile identificationSnakebite avoidance and first aidReptile ecology and conservation awareness
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Program

Greenheart Travel High School Summer Abroad Program

by Greenheart Travel

Short-term summer exchange and language camp programs in 13+ countries with host family stays and cultural immersion for teens

For children ages 12 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Foreign language proficiencyCultural awarenessIndependence
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Program

ATL Tinkerpreneur Bootcamp

by NITI Aayog, Government of India

An online summer bootcamp in AI and entrepreneurship for students in Grades 6 to 12 and in higher education, run by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, with Intel. Students build their own AI-enabled solution for social impact.

For children in Grade 6 to 12
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Identifying problemsApplying AIBuilding digital products
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Program

IIT Madras School Connect Program

by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Madras

8-week online certificate courses from IIT Madras for students in Grades 9 to 12 at partner schools. IIT Madras's Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE) runs them.

For children in Grade 9 to 12
Join from home
₹500 registration
Academic Excellence
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Program

THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations Conference

by THIMUN Foundation

THIMUN The Hague is a four-day simulation of the United Nations for secondary school students, run by the THIMUN Foundation at the end of January each year. Students attend through their school.

For children ages 13 and above
In-person event
€340 per participant

What your child could gain:

Public speakingResearchPolicy analysis
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Program

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for Indian High School Students

by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)

A U.S. Department of State exchange in which high school students from India live with a U.S. host family and attend an American high school. For 2027-2028, the YES website points families to FLEX Global.

For children in Grade 8 to 11
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Leadership
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Program

LaunchX Online Innovation Program (Summer Session)

by LaunchX LLC

A 3-week, full-time online summer program LaunchX ran for high school students in June 2026. Teams worked as consultants on a real problem posed by a partner business.

For children ages 14 to 18
Join from home
$4,995 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingDecision-making
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Program

Iowa Young Writers' Studio Summer Residential Program

by University of Iowa

A two-week residential creative writing program for high school students in Grades 10 to 12, run by the Iowa Young Writers' Studio at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, USA.

For children in Grade 10 to 12
In-person event
$2,500 registration

What your child could gain:

Writing dialogue and building charactersPlot, setting and point of view in fictionVoice, image and metaphor in poetry
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Program

Non-Trivial Summer Research Fellowship for High Schoolers

by Non-Trivial

A free online summer research program run by Non-Trivial for young people aged 14 to 20 who have not started university. Fellows spend 8 weeks on a research project and meet a facilitator once a week.

For children ages 14 to 20
Join from home
Free to participate
STEM & Innovation
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Program

CHEMUN: Chennai Model United Nations

by American International School Chennai

CHEMUN, the Chennai Model United Nations, is a three-day conference for high school students, held every year since 2006 by the American International School Chennai. It is THIMUN-affiliated.

For children in Grade 9 to 12
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

ResearchDebateResolution writing
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Program

Z Fellows Entrepreneurial Program

by Zenie Foundation

Z Fellows is a one-week program that brings ten technical builders together with founders of billion-dollar companies. It is open to builders of any age working on a side project or startup.

For children ages 15 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingCritical thinkingProject management
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Program

Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru

The Science Over Weekends (SOW) program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru offers high school students a deep dive into science topics. It focuses on logical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry through interactive Sunday sessions.

For children ages 13 to 18
In-person event
₹1,200 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningAnalytical thinkingScientific experimentation
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Program

Payyade Sports Club Cricket Academy Cricket Coaching program

by Payyade Sports Club

Year-round cricket coaching program at an MCA-affiliated club in Kandivali, Mumbai.

For children ages 8 to 30
In-person event
₹15,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Batting techniqueBowling skillsFielding
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Program

The Junior Academy by NYAS - STEM Innovation Program

by The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)

A free online program by The New York Academy of Sciences for students aged 13 to 17. Students form international teams and design solutions to real-world problems in Innovation Challenges.

For children ages 13 to 17
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem solvingResearch methods
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Frequently asked questions

How many programs are listed on WiWit?

WiWit currently lists 227 verified programs in India from 193 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.

Which grades can take part in programs?

The programs listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.

Can my child take part in programs online?

Programs are available in multiple modes: 36 run online, 156 are in person, 35 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.

Are there free programs?

Yes, 80 of the 227 programs listed are free to join. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.

How long do these programs run?

From a few weeks to a full year. The listing states the duration, and whether the program runs alongside school or in the holidays.

Where does my child apply for these programs?

On the organizer's own site. WiWit is free and helps you find and compare programs; the application itself always happens on the organizer's site, never on WiWit.

Are the programs on WiWit verified?

Yes. Every program is checked against the organizer's official source before it is published, and the listing is reviewed again as its dates move.

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