How many robotics competitions are listed on WiWit?

WiWit currently lists 156 verified robotics competitions in India from 82 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 robotics competitions?

The robotics competitions 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 robotics competitions online?

Robotics competitions are available in multiple modes: 22 run online, 93 are in person, 41 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 156 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 grade filter in the comparison table to find age-appropriate options.

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 156 verified robotics competitions in India from 82 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 22 available online, 29 free to enter. Last reviewed July 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 grade and your budget.

Last reviewed: July 2026

Robotics Competitions & Programs for Kids in India at a glance

Compare robotics competitions on WiWit
Opportunity	Organizer	Eligibility	Mode	Fee
IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	Grade 8 to 12	In-Person	₹44,250
NextGen@IIT Bombay Summer School	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	Grade 8 to 12	In-Person	₹82,600
ImmersionX: Electronics and Innovation	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)	Grade 8 to 12	In-Person	₹82,600
e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition	e-Yantra, IIT Bombay	Grade 7 to 12	Online	₹3,000
Young Technology Scholars Plus (YTS+)	Plaksha University	Grade 9 to 12	In-Person	₹1,05,000
Nehru Science Centre Vacation Creative Science Workshops	Nehru Science Centre Mumbai	Grade 3 to 12	In-Person	Paid
D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge - Category 1	Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India	Grade 6 to 12	Online	Free
Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair	Agastya International Foundation	Grade 7 to 9	In-Person	Free
Aerial Drone Competition Pro	Robotics Education & Competition Foundation	Ages 13 to 18	In-Person	$200
Aerial Drone Competition	Robotics Education & Competition Foundation	Grade 5 to 12	In-Person	$200
Innovation Hub Integrated Science Course	Nehru Science Centre Mumbai	Grade 6 to 10	In-Person	₹2,000
Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Techies Online	ROBO-G	Ages 10 to 15	Online	Paid
Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Innovators Online	ROBO-G	Grade 2 to 5	Online	Paid
Brainy n Bright Summer Technology and Innovation Camp	Brainy n Bright	Grade 1 to 12	In-Person	₹13,500
Edutech STEM and Robotics Workshop	Edutech India	Grade 1 to 10	In-Person	Paid

Workshop

IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop

by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Nine-day day-scholar robotics workshop at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12. Students build a functional autonomous robot through mechanical fabrication, electronics, and programming.

For children ages 13 to 17

In-person event

₹44,250 registration

What your child could gain:

Mechanical prototypingCircuit design and embedded programmingAutonomous systems development

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Program

NextGen@IIT Bombay Summer School

by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Five-day day-scholar summer school at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12, covering AI, robotics, bioengineering, and design thinking under faculty guidance.

For children ages 13 to 17

In-person event

₹82,600 registration

What your child could gain:

Artificial intelligence fundamentalsRobotics and intelligent systemsDesign thinking and prototyping

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Workshop

ImmersionX: Electronics and Innovation

by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

Six-day day-scholar electronics workshop at IIT Bombay for Grades 8-12. Students learn circuit design, sensor integration, microcontroller programming, and PCB design.

For children ages 13 to 17

In-person event

₹82,600 registration

What your child could gain:

Analog circuit designSensor integrationMicrocontroller programming

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Competition

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.

For children ages 12 to 17

Join from home

₹3,000 registration

What your child could gain:

3D ModelingPhotogrammetryDigital Design

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Camp

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.

For children ages 14 to 17

In-person event

₹1,05,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Robotics and autonomous systems thinkingBioengineering experimentationData analysis and decision modelling

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Workshop

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.

For children ages 8 to 17

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Scientific reasoningHands-on experimentationRobotics fundamentals

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Competition

D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge - Category 1

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.

For children ages 11 to 18

Join from home

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

InnovationDesign ThinkingScientific Communication

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Competition

Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair

by Agastya International Foundation

Anveshana is a national science and engineering fair by the Agastya International Foundation, where engineering students mentor school students to create innovative, hands-on science projects.

For children ages 12 to 15

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingInnovation

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Competition

Aerial Drone Competition Pro

by Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

Advanced high school drone competition by REC Foundation. Teams coordinate multiple autonomous vehicles: a drone and a land vehicle. Requires 3D printing, mechanical design, and advanced programming.

For children ages 13 to 18

In-person event

$200 registration

What your child could gain:

Multi-vehicle autonomous programmingMechanical engineering and 3D printingTeamwork

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Competition

Aerial Drone Competition

by Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

Team-based STEM drone competition for grades 5-12 where student teams fly and program drones through four mission types: piloting, autonomous flight, teamwork, and a communications interview.

For children ages 10 to 18

In-person event

$200 registration

What your child could gain:

Drone pilotingAutonomous programmingTeamwork

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Course

Innovation Hub Integrated Science Course

by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai

Three-month weekend hands-on science course at NSC Mumbai Innovation Hub for grades 6-10, with access to robotics, microprocessors, and electronics labs.

For children ages 11 to 15

In-person event

₹2,000 registration

What your child could gain:

RoboticsElectronicsMicroprocessors

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Competition

Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Techies Online

by ROBO-G

The online Techies category of the Indian Robotics Olympiad, where students aged 10 to 15 build a LEGO robot and submit a video of their missions.

For children ages 10 to 15

Join from home

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Robot buildingAutonomous robot programmingProblem-solving

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Competition

Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Innovators Online

by ROBO-G

The online Innovators category of the Indian Robotics Olympiad, where children aged 7 to 10 build an Arduino robot and submit a video of their missions.

For children ages 7 to 10

Join from home

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Robot buildingBlock-based coding with mBlockProblem-solving

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Camp

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.

For children ages 6 to 19

In-person event

₹13,500 registration

What your child could gain:

CodingRoboticsArtificial Intelligence

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Workshop

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.

For children ages 6 to 16

In-person event

Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

RoboticsCodingElectronics

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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.

For children ages 14 to 18

In-person event

Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific ResearchCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

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Browse all 156 robotics competitions

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Every robotics competition listing on WiWit is checked against the organizer'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 156 verified robotics competitions in India from 82 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 robotics competitions?: The robotics competitions 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 robotics competitions online?: Robotics competitions are available in multiple modes: 22 run online, 93 are in person, 41 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 156 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 grade filter in the comparison table to find age-appropriate options.

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