Robotics Competitions & Programs for Kids in India
Robotics competitions challenge children to design, build and program working machines, blending engineering, coding and teamwork in one hands-on contest. WiWit lists 150 verified robotics competitions in India from 81 organisations. They include options spanning Class 1–12, 20 available online, 29 free to enter. Last reviewed June 2026.
Robotics is one of the fastest-growing areas of children's learning in India, and for good reason: a single robotics challenge brings together mechanical design, electronics, coding and problem-solving, usually in a team. The listings here include line-following and sumo robot contests, build-and-program challenges, drone and IoT competitions, and longer robotics programs and camps where children learn before they compete. They span middle and senior school, with a few entry points for younger builders. Because hardware events vary widely in cost and format, WiWit verifies each listing and surfaces the mode (in person, online or hybrid) and fee up front, so you can find a robotics opportunity that matches your child's class and your budget.
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Robotics Competitions & Programs for Kids in India at a glance
Young Tinker Space
by Young Tinker Foundation
Year-long STEM innovation lab programme in schools covering robotics, AI, 3D printing, IoT, and entrepreneurship through hands-on project-based learning.
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Indian Robotic Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Techies
by ROBO-G
The IRO ROBO Adventures Techies category challenges students aged 10-15 to design and program autonomous robots for lake conservation, focusing on waste management and ecosystem restoration.
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Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Innovators
by ROBO-G
The Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Innovators category is a national competition for young creators aged 7-10 years, focusing on robotics and programming to solve lake conservation challenges.
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Codeavour - Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
by Future Skills Education Foundation (FSE)
An international AI, coding, and robotics competition for students aged 7-18 to create innovative projects and solve real-world problems.
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Young Technology Scholars Plus (YTS+)
by Plaksha University
Two-week residential summer programme at Plaksha University in Mohali for Classes 9-12 across robotics, data, and biology tracks.
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VITM Physics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
by Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Hands-on summer workshops at VITM Bengaluru focusing on fundamental physics concepts for school students.
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Nehru Science Centre Vacation Creative Science Workshops
by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
Hands-on vacation science workshops at Nehru Science Centre Mumbai across robotics, AI, drones, electronics and astronomy.
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National Bal Bhavan Summer Fiesta
by National Bal Bhavan
Annual month-long summer workshop at National Bal Bhavan Delhi covering creative arts, performing arts, science and sports.
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India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission
by India STEM Mission
National STEM innovation challenge for ages 13-16, featuring three competitive rounds culminating in a national final at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
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India STEM Innovation Challenge (Junior STEM Innovator ) by India Stem Mission
by India STEM Mission
Ignite curiosity and foster innovation among young minds through the STEM Innovation Challenge by India STEM Mission, showcasing talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
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Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
by Society for Science
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world's largest pre-college science competition. The Society for Science organizes it and attracts top high school students globally.
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Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
by Novatech Robo
Autonomous robotics competition for Grades 9-12 to design robots that build bridges with wood blocks and test the span by sending a tennis ball across.
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Techradiance Jr World Cup - Soccer Robotics Championship
by Harbour Edutech Pvt Ltd (Techradiance)
Design, program, and operate soccer robots in this national championship. Compete in qualifier and final rounds, showcase innovation, and win prizes and certificates.
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Brainy n Bright Summer Technology and Innovation Camp
by Brainy n Bright
A multi-week summer camp in Bengaluru for children aged 6-19. Participants engage in hands-on projects across coding, robotics, AI, app development, 3D design, and drone technology, fostering future-ready STEM skills.
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Edutech STEM and Robotics Workshop
by Edutech India
Hands-on STEM and robotics workshop at Edutech's STEM+ Studio in Bangalore covering robotics, electronics, 3D printing, and coding.
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Robofest India RoboArts Senior Division: Robotics in Visual & Performing Arts
by Novatech Robo
STEAM robotics competition for Classes 9-12 combining autonomous robots with visual and performing arts. Winners qualify for the Robofest World Championship in the USA.
Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase
by Novatech Robo
Open robotics showcase for Classes 9-12 where teams design autonomous robots to solve real-world problems. Winners qualify for the Robofest World Championship in the USA.
National Olympiad of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NOPESS)
by National Sports Development Association (NSDA)
The National Olympiad of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NOPESS) is a premier online examination by the National Sports Development Association (NSDA) promoting excellence in sports science and physical education across India.
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Robofest India RoboMed Senior Division: Autonomous Medical Robotics Project Competition
by Novatech Robo
Project-style autonomous robotics competition for Classes 9-12 designing medical or biomedical device robots. Winners qualify for the Robofest World Championship in the USA.
e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition
by e-Yantra, IIT Bombay
An online project-based competition by e-Yantra, IIT Bombay where school students create 3D virtual museum exhibits of historical artifacts using photogrammetry and digital design.
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National Robotics League (NRL)
by The Innovation Story
School robotics championship where teams of students design, build, and compete with robots at IIT Bombay for cash prizes, awards, and IIT Bombay certification
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D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
Year-long national biotechnology innovation challenge by DBT for school students, with monthly submission cycles and government-recognized certificates.
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Vivo Ignite
by Vivo Mobile India Pvt. Ltd.
Vivo Ignite is a nationwide innovation program by vivo India, aimed at students in Grades 8–12, encouraging them to create tech-driven solutions for real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What your child could gain:
Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
by Thiel Foundation
The Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program offering a $200,000 grant to young innovators aged 22 or younger to pursue their entrepreneurial projects instead of attending college. Ideal for aspiring Indian entrepreneurs.
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Competitions (119)
- Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair
- Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC)
- Asiarope Science Olympiad
- BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition
- Biodesign Challenge (BDC)
- Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition
- Codeavour - Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
- Codeavour - Track 2 (Wellness Wave AI Robo Challenge)
- Codeavour - Track 3 (Robo Soccer League)
- CodeQuest - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India
- D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
- e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition
- EHF National Biotechnology Olympiad (NBTO) Offline
- Future Tech Olympiad by 1M1B
- Hindustan Aeromodelling Competition (HAC)
- HPE CodeWars
- Humming Bird Cyber/Computer Olympiad (HCO)
- IIT Kharagpur Young Innovators Program (YIP)
- India STEM Innovation Challenge (Junior STEM Innovator ) by India Stem Mission
- India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India Stem Mission
- Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO)
- Indian Nationals Space Settlement Design Competition (INSSDC)
- Indian Robotic Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Techies
- Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Explorers
- Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - Innovators
- Indian Science And Engineering Fair (INSEF) By SSI
- IndiaSkills Junior - Mobile Robotics Competition
- International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition
- International GENIUS AI Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Coding Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Robotics Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) for Indian Students
- International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)
- IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
- Junior Makeathon by Shaastra IIT Madras - India's Innovation Challenge for School Students
- Kruu Play Innovation Challenge
- Meity - National Cyber Security Cartoon Story Board Competition
- Mekathlon - International Autonomous Sumo Bot Competition
- Mekathlon Fastest Line Follower Robot Competition
- Mekathlon Manual Sumo Bot Competition
- Mekathlon Racer Robo Competition for School Students
- Mekathlon Robo Soccer Competition
- Mekathlon Robotics Innovation Challenge
- Moon Camp Challenge by ESA
- MTO International STEM Olympiad - Technology and Engineering Category
- NASA Space Apps Challenge India
- National Automobile Olympiad (NAO)
- National Olympiad of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NOPESS)
- National Robotics League (NRL)
- National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) - Gateway to International Biology Olympiad
- NSS "Live in a Healthy Space" Design Competition
- NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest
- OFLY Be the Aviator Challenge
- Otomatiks Robotica - Drone Race Competition
- Otomatiks Robotica - ROBO RACE Competition
- Otomatiks Robotica - ROBO SUMO - National Robotics Competition
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- RoboCup Junior India - CoSpace Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - OnStage Competition
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Line Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge
- Robofest India
- Robofest India - Building Bridges Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India - RoboArts Junior Division
- Robofest India - RoboMed Junior Division
- Robofest India - Vision Centric Challenge (VCC)
- Robofest India BottleSumo Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India Building Bridges Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- Robofest India Exhibition Senior Division: Open Robotics Showcase
- Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition
- Robofest India RoboArts Senior Division: Robotics in Visual & Performing Arts
- Robofest India RoboMed Senior Division: Autonomous Medical Robotics Project Competition
- ROBOQuest - National Robotics Competition by Kr8ivity League
- Robotica - National Working Model Competition
- Robotics for Good Youth Challenge - Innovate for a Better World
- Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India
- School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - India's Largest Innovation Challenge
- Smart India Hackathon Junior (SIH Junior)
- STEMpreneur National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition by Kr8ivity League
- TCS InQuizitive
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Coding Hackathon
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Mini Humanoid Championship
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Soccer Robotics Championship
- Techradiance Jr. World Cup - Fastest Line Follower Championship Category
- The IEOM High School STEM Competition
- The STEAM Cup
- Veer Baal Diwas Poetry Competition
- Vivo Ignite
- World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX (Big Drone Flying Competition)
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX KIDS
- World Skill Challenge - Mystery Makers Design & Thinking Competition
- World Skill Challenge - ROCKETMANIA
- World Skill Challenge - STARS & BEYOND Quiz Competition
- World Skill Challenge - TECH FOR GOOD Robotics Competition
- World Skill Challenge - Tech Throttle BattleBot Competition
- World Skill Challenge - Throttle Titans (RC Plane Flying Competition)
- World Skill Challenge - WING WARRIORS
- World Skill Challenge Tech Throttle - BattleBot Football Edition
- World Skill Challenge Tech Throttle - RC Car Racing Challenge
- WRC Bots Combat Championship
- WRC Drone Racing Circuit (DRC) by AICRA
- WRC Drone Rescue Challenge
- WRC Drone Soccer Challenge by AICRA
- WRC Electric Car Racing Challenge
- WRC Fastest Line Follower Robotics Competition
- WRC Innovation Contest
- WRC Maze Solver Challenge
- WRC RC Craft Challenge
- WRC Robo Hockey Challenge By AICRA
- WRC Robo Race Challenge - National Robotics Competition
- WRC RoboSoccer Challenge
- WRC Sumobot Challenge by AICRA
- WRC Water Rocket Challenge
- WRO India Future Engineers Robotics Competition
- WRO India Future Innovators Robotics Competition
- WRO India RoboMission
- WRO India RoboSports Robotics Competition
- Young Scientist India (YSI) Innovation Challenge
Programs (9)
- ATLAS Summer School
- BITM Innovation Hub Membership Program for School Students
- ISRO YUVIKA (Yuva Vignani Karyakrama) - Young Scientist Programme for Class 9 Students
- MANASVI
- Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
- Robo Siksha Kendra - STEM and Robotics Tinkering Labs
- SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness
- Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- Young Tinker Space
Courses (1)
Workshops (9)
- AEROGO Quadcopter Drone Building Workshop
- Aerogo Rubber Powered Glider Workshop
- Chuck Glider Workshop - Learn Aeromodelling and Flight Principles with Aerogo
- Edutech STEM and Robotics Workshop
- National Bal Bhavan Summer Fiesta
- Nehru Science Centre Vacation Creative Science Workshops
- OFLY International Aviation Workshop
- Pluto Drone Building Workshop by AEROGO in Bengaluru
- VITM Physics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
Camps (12)
- Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC)
- Brainy n Bright Summer Technology and Innovation Camp
- Episteme - Residential STEM Immersion Program
- Experient Science Labs Summer Camp
- IISER Bhopal Summer Outreach Camp
- LoDEStonE - Residential Program on Sustainable Design & Innovation
- National Science Centre Summer Hobby Camps Delhi
- Nehru Science Centre Innovation Hub
- OFLY Aviation Summer Camp LEAP
- Science Quest (SQuest) IIT Palakkad
- Young Entrepreneurs’ Boot Camp (YEB) by BITS Pilani
- Young Technology Scholars Plus (YTS+)
Every robotics competition listing on WiWit is checked against the organiser's official source before it is published. See how WiWit verifies listings.
Frequently asked questions
- How many robotics competitions are listed on WiWit?
- WiWit currently lists 150 verified robotics competitions in India from 81 organisations. Each one is checked against the organiser's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
- Which classes can take part in robotics competitions?
- The robotics competitions listed here span students from Class 1 to Class 12. Use the comparison table to filter by your child's class and see the exact eligibility for each listing.
- Can my child take part in robotics competitions online?
- Robotics competitions are available in multiple modes: 20 run online, 87 are in person, 43 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
- Are there free robotics competitions?
- Yes — 29 of the 150 robotics competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
- Does my child need their own robot or kit?
- It varies. Some competitions supply kits or run on a standard platform, while others expect teams to bring their own build. Many programs and camps include the hardware in the fee. Check the individual listing — the mode and format are shown on each card.
- Is robotics only for older children?
- No. While many competitive events target middle and senior school, there are beginner-friendly robotics programs and camps for younger children that teach the basics first. Use the class filter in the comparison table to find age-appropriate options.