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 163 verified robotics competitions in India from 85 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 22 available online, 31 free to enter. Last reviewed August 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.
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Robotics Competitions & Programs for Kids in India at a glance
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| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition | EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation | Grade 5 to 12 | Hybrid | Free |
| Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree | Avishkaar | Grade 3 to 12 | Online | Paid |
| SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness | Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of India | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
| Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior) | Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd. | Grade 3 to 10 | Online | Paid |
| Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs | Thiel Foundation | Grade 11 to 12 | Hybrid | Free |
| ROBOQuest Junior by Kr8ivity League | Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP | Grade 6 to 8 | Hybrid | ₹600 |
| CodeQuest - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India | Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP | Grade 4 to 5 | Hybrid | ₹600 |
| TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi | Wingfotech Pvt. Ltd. | Grade 3 to 9 | In-Person | ₹1,250 |
| VITM Arduino Summer Vacation Hobby Courses | Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum | Grade 8 to 11 | In-Person | ₹1,500 |
| STEMxplore | STEMonsters Education Pvt. Ltd | Grade 4 to 12 | Hybrid | Free |
| Robofest India BottleSumo Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition | Novatech Robo | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| Bharat Shiksha Expo | India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML) | Grade 6 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| VITM Bioscience Summer Vacation Hobby Courses | Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum | Grade 8 to 11 | In-Person | ₹1,500 |
| VITM Electronics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses | Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum | Grade 8 to 11 | In-Person | ₹1,500 |
| IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) | Grade 8 to 12 | In-Person | ₹44,250 |
IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
by EXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers Foundation
The IRIS National Fair is India's leading research-based STEM competition for students in Grades 5-12, offering a platform to showcase innovative projects and represent India at ISEF.
What your child could gain:
Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree
by Avishkaar
The Avishkaar Robotics Microdegree is an online program for children aged 8 and above, covering electronics, mechanics, and coding. Students design and build robots through interactive, project-based learning, earning STEM.org accredited certificates.
What your child could gain:
SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness
by Ministry of Skills Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Govt of India
SOAR is a national program by the Ministry of Skill Development for students of Classes 6–12, designed to build AI literacy and future-ready skills through interactive modules and practical applications.
What your child could gain:
Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
by Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.
An online STEM program for grades 3-12, offering live classes and hands-on DIY kits in astronomy and space science to develop 21st-century skills.
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.
What your child could gain:
ROBOQuest Junior by Kr8ivity League
by Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP
ROBOQuest Junior is a national robotics competition by Kr8ivity League, challenging young Indian minds to design, build, and program robots for complex tasks, fostering innovation and technical skills.
What your child could gain:
CodeQuest - Environmental Innovators Competition by Kr8ivity League - India
by Kr8ivity League, ABL Education LLP
CodeQuest challenges Indian students in Grades 4-5 to develop innovative projects addressing environmental issues, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
What your child could gain:
TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi
by Wingfotech Pvt. Ltd.
A hands-on workshop teaching AI-driven gesture control technology integrated with robotics, culminating in a national championship at IIT Delhi for students in grades 3-9.
What your child could gain:
VITM Arduino Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
by Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Hands-on Arduino summer workshops at VITM Bengaluru where school students build sensor-based and app-controlled electronics projects.
What your child could gain:
STEMxplore
by STEMonsters Education Pvt. Ltd
STEMonsters Education's annual National Science Day symposium: coding, talk, and innovation contests for grades 4-12, ending at IISc Bangalore.
What your child could gain:
Robofest India BottleSumo Senior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
by Novatech Robo
Autonomous robotics competition for Grades 9-12 where teams build robots to push bottles off a table and outlast opponents in head-to-head sumo matches.
What your child could gain:
Bharat Shiksha Expo
by India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML)
A free 3-day national education exhibition in Greater Noida featuring schools, colleges, EdTech, career guidance, and hands-on skill workshops for students in Classes 6-12.
What your child could gain:
VITM Bioscience Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
by Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Hands-on Bioscience summer workshops at VITM Bengaluru covering cell biology, DNA extraction, and blood grouping experiments for school students.
What your child could gain:
VITM Electronics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
by Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum
Hands-on electronics workshops at VITM Bengaluru where school students build breadboard circuits to learn active and passive components.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
What your child could gain:
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.
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Competitions (124)
- Aerial Drone Competition
- Aerial Drone Competition Pro
- 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 - Category 1
- 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 Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Innovators Online
- Indian Robotics Olympiad ROBO Adventures Techies Online
- 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 - 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 BottleSumo Senior 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 Junior 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
- STEMxplore
- 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
- TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi
- 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 - 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 (10)
- 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)
- NextGen@IIT Bombay Summer School
- Robo Siksha Kendra - STEM and Robotics Tinkering Labs
- SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness
- Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- Young Tinker Space
Workshops (14)
- 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
- IITB Makerspace Summer Workshop
- ImmersionX: Electronics and Innovation
- 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 Arduino Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- VITM Bioscience Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- VITM Electronics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- 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+)
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Frequently asked questions
- How many robotics competitions are listed on WiWit?
- WiWit currently lists 163 verified robotics competitions in India from 85 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, 99 are in person, 42 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
- Are there free robotics competitions?
- Yes, 31 of the 163 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.