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Science Olympiads & Competitions for Kids in India

Science olympiads and competitions let children apply physics, chemistry, biology and general science to real problems, from school-level quizzes to national and international olympiads. WiWit lists 610 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 338 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 183 available online, 217 free to enter. Last reviewed September 2026.

Science competitions give curious children a reason to go deeper than the textbook, designing experiments, reasoning about how the world works, and competing with peers across the country. The listings here cover general-science olympiads as well as subject-specific contests in physics, chemistry, biology and environmental science, for grades across primary, middle and senior school. Some are written exams with multiple rounds; others are project, research or model-based competitions. Every opportunity on this page has been verified against the organizer's official source, so you can quickly see which science competition suits your child's grade, the subjects it covers, and whether it runs online or in person.

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Science Olympiads & Competitions for Kids in India at a glance

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OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
FIRST LEGO League Future EditionFIRST IndiaAges 8 to 16In-Person₹69,842
FIRST LEGO League ExploreFIRST IndiaAges 6 to 10In-Person₹19,730
B.M. Birla Planetarium Sky Observation and Amateur Astronomy ProgrammesB.M. Birla Science CentreAges 4 to 100In-Person₹2,500
Bannerghatta Biological Park Zoo ClubBannerghatta Biological Park (BBP)Ages 10 to 18In-Person₹1,000
Chennai Snake Park Education ProgrammesChennai Snake Park TrustAges 0 to 100In-Person₹30
Lumiere Research Scholars Program - (Individual Research)Lumiere EducationGrade 9 to 12Online$3,390
Swechha Farm School Program: Experiential Learning in SustainabilitySwechha IndiaGrade 1 to 12In-PersonPaid
Junior Naturalist Course (JNC)Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES)Grade 2 to 9In-PersonPaid
Zoo Ambassador Summer CampArignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)Grade 5 to 12In-Person₹900
Tide Turners Plastic Challenge IndiaUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Ages 11 to 35HybridFree
Wildlife SOS Elephant & Bear Conservation Volunteer Program for School GroupsWildlife SOSAges 14 to 17In-Person₹25,000
BSIP Museum of PalaeosciencesBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP)Ages 0 to 100In-PersonFree
Zayed Sustainability Prize - Global High SchoolsZayed Sustainability PrizeAges 11 to 19OnlineFree
Globe Science and Environment Olympiad (GSEO)Indian Environmental Society (IES)Grade 6 to 12In-Person₹150
IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation CompetitionEXSTEMPLAR Education Linkers FoundationGrade 5 to 12HybridFree
Competition

FIRST LEGO League Future Edition

by FIRST India

Global LEGO robotics programme for ages 8 to 16, run in India by FIRST India, with regional tournaments and a national championship.

For children ages 8 to 16
In-person event
₹69,842 registration

What your child could gain:

Robot buildingProgrammingTeamwork
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Competition

FIRST LEGO League Explore

by FIRST India

Global LEGO robotics programme for ages 6 to 10, run in India by FIRST India, with regional tournaments and a national championship.

For children ages 6 to 10
In-person event
₹19,730 registration

What your child could gain:

Robot buildingProgrammingTeamwork
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Program

B.M. Birla Planetarium Sky Observation and Amateur Astronomy Programmes

by B.M. Birla Science Centre

Year-round telescope viewing at the G P Birla Observatory, planetarium sky shows and hands-on astronomy workshops for students in Hyderabad.

For children ages 4 to 100
In-person event
₹2,500 registration

What your child could gain:

Night sky navigationTelescope handlingCelestial coordinate systems
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Program

Bannerghatta Biological Park Zoo Club

by Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP)

A 15-week wildlife conservation program for students aged 10 to 18 at Bannerghatta Biological Park, combining classroom learning, field exposure, and mentorship from conservation experts.

For children ages 10 to 18
In-person event
₹1,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Wildlife conservation knowledgeAnimal behavior and welfare understandingField research and observation skills
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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.

For children ages 0 to 100
In-person event
₹30 registration

What your child could gain:

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

Lumiere Research Scholars Program - (Individual Research)

by Lumiere Education

Online 12-week research mentorship for students in grades 9-12. Participants work with PhD mentors on original research and earn 3 academic credits transferable through UC San Diego Extended Studies.

For children ages 14 to 18
Join from home
$3,390 registration

What your child could gain:

Research methodologyCritical thinkingAcademic writing
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Program

Swechha Farm School Program: Experiential Learning in Sustainability

by Swechha India

Non-traditional sustainability learning centre near Delhi where students explore regenerative agriculture, ecology, and life skills through hands-on farm-based experiential learning.

For children ages 5 to 18
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Sustainable and regenerative agricultureEcological observation and systems thinkingComposting, beekeeping, and water harvesting
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Course

Junior Naturalist Course (JNC)

by Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES)

A 15-module, 100+ hour naturalist field course by TIES for students in Std II-IX, covering wetland ecosystems and a Thattekad Bird Sanctuary evaluation trek, held annually in Kottayam.

For children ages 7 to 14
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Species identification (birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, flora)Field observation and data recordingEcosystem and biodiversity analysis
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Camp

Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp

by Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)

Hands-on wildlife education camp for Class 5 and above students at Vandalur Zoo, covering mammals, birds, reptiles, and butterflies with zoo experts.

For children ages 10 to 17
In-person event
₹900 registration

What your child could gain:

Wildlife biology fundamentalsAnimal conservation awarenessObservational and field study skills
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Program

Tide Turners Plastic Challenge India

by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

UNEP youth movement guiding Indian students through a three-level challenge to tackle single-use plastic pollution.

For children ages 11 to 35
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Plastic literacy and waste segregationCommunity awareness and public speakingCampaign and advocacy planning
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Program

Wildlife SOS Elephant & Bear Conservation Volunteer Program for School Groups

by Wildlife SOS

Residential volunteer program for school and youth groups supporting elephant and sloth bear rescue and care at Wildlife SOS centres in Agra and Mathura.

For children ages 14 to 17
In-person event
₹25,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Wildlife conservation awarenessAnimal-care support skillsEnvironmental stewardship
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Program

BSIP Museum of Palaeosciences

by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP)

Guided fossil museum and research laboratory visits at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow.

For children ages 0 to 100
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Reading geological timeRecognising plant and tree fossilsUnderstanding how palaeoscience research is done
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Competition

Zayed Sustainability Prize - Global High Schools

by Zayed Sustainability Prize

Global award funding student-led sustainability projects in secondary schools, with US$150,000 for one winning school in each of six world regions.

For children ages 11 to 19
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Sustainability project designProject management and schedulingBudgeting and costing
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Competition

Globe Science and Environment Olympiad (GSEO)

by Indian Environmental Society (IES)

A national-level competition by the Indian Environmental Society for grades 6-12 to promote STEM and environmental science education.

For children ages 11 to 17
In-person event
₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Analytical skillsProblem-solvingScientific thinking
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Competition

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.

For children ages 10 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific Inquiry and Research MethodologyExperimental Design and ExecutionData Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation
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Program

SowGood Nature Connect School Farming Programme

by SowGood Foundation

A three year school farming curriculum for Grades 3 to 5, where children build and run a farm, composting and waste unit on their own school campus.

For children ages 8 to 10
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Composting and waste segregationGrowing and harvesting foodObservation and record keeping
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Program

Yacht Club of Hyderabad Sailing Programme for Government School Children

by The Yacht Club of Hyderabad (YCH)

Free year-round competitive sailing training on Hussain Sagar for children from government and partner welfare schools in Hyderabad.

In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Competitive sailing and boat handlingSwimming and water safetyTeamwork and crew coordination
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Program

Marine Life of Mumbai Shore Walks

by Coastal Conservation Foundation (CCF)

Free guided low-tide walks on Mumbai's intertidal shores, where participants identify marine life and log every sighting on iNaturalist.

For children ages 6 to 17
In-person event
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Intertidal species identificationUnderstanding tidesNature photography
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Camp

Lovlina Boxing Academy - Youth Boxing Training Program

by Lovlina Borgohain Foundation

The Lovlina Boxing Academy offers a comprehensive boxing training program for young athletes in Assam and Northeast India, focusing on skill development, physical fitness, and mental discipline.

For children ages 8 to 18
In-person event
₹500 registration

What your child could gain:

Boxing techniques (footwork, punching, defense)Strength and conditioningMental resilience and focus
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Program

Emergent Ventures India Fellowship Programme

by Mercatus Center at George Mason University

A rolling grant and fellowship programme funding high-upside India-focused ideas, open to applicants aged 13 and above.

For children ages 13 to 100
Join from home
Free to participate
Skill Development
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Program

India's Young Forest Ambassador Challenge

by India MUN

Online environmental education program connecting students with UN ecosystem restoration initiatives and forest conservation

For children ages 6 to 18
Join from home
₹4,499 registration

What your child could gain:

Environmental stewardshipCreative persuasionFundraising
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Program

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.

For children ages 11 to 18
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningProblem-solving
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Competition

MAHE National Monsoon Photography Contest

by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

MAHE’s National Monsoon Photography Contest, titled MeghMalhar, is an annual open-entry event. It invites Indian citizens of all ages to capture the rain's cultural and natural beauty for a ₹60,000 prize pool

For children ages 6 to 25
Join from home
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

PhotographyCreativityVisual Storytelling
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Program

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.

For children ages 8 to 17
Join from home
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingScientific Inquiry
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Frequently asked questions

How many science olympiads & competitions are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 610 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 338 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 science olympiads & competitions?
The science olympiads & 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 science olympiads & competitions online?
Science olympiads & competitions are available in multiple modes: 183 run online, 276 are in person, 151 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free science olympiads & competitions?
Yes, 217 of the 610 science olympiads & competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
What is the difference between a science olympiad and a science fair?
A science olympiad is usually an exam- or problem-based competition testing scientific reasoning, often with school, national and international rounds. A science fair or project competition asks children to build and present original work. WiWit lists both. The type is shown on each card.
At what age can children start science olympiads?
Many general-science olympiads start as early as Grade 1 to 3 with age-appropriate papers, while subject-specific physics, chemistry and biology olympiads are aimed at senior-school students. The comparison table below shows the eligible grades for each listing.

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