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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 554 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 305 organisations. They include options spanning Class 1–12, 173 available online, 195 free to enter. Last reviewed June 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 classes 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 organiser's official source, so you can quickly see which science competition suits your child's class, 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

Compare science olympiads & competitions on WiWit
OpportunityOrganizerEligibilityModeFee
Young Tinker SpaceYoung Tinker FoundationIn-PersonFree
International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOFScience Olympiad Foundation (SOF)Class 1–12In-Person₹150
Bebras India Computational Thinking ChallengeBebras IndiaAges 8–19OnlineFree
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and EducationSamsung IndiaClass 8–12HybridFree
ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Online Scholarship Olympiad for Indian StudentsEducational ExcellentiaClass 1–10Online₹399
CHEMUN — Chennai Model United NationsAmerican International School ChennaiClass 9–12In-PersonPaid
LogIQids Mental Aptitude OlympiadLogIQidsClass 1–9In-PersonFree
Prince OlympiadPrince Education HubClass 5–12HybridFree
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of IndiaClass 8In-PersonPaid
Future Blue Youth Council By Bow SeatBow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, IncAges 16–18OnlineFree
National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO)Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.Class 1–12Online₹354
INME Expeditions & Activity Led CampsINMEClass 4–12In-Person₹29,900
National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) OnlineUnified CouncilClass 1–10Online₹354
Indian Robotic Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - TechiesROBO-GClass 5–10In-Person₹10,000
Indian Robotics Olympiad (IRO) ROBO Adventures - InnovatorsROBO-GClass 2–5In-Person₹10,000
Program

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.

📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Robotics design and assemblyArtificial intelligence basics3d printing and prototyping
Competition

International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF

by Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF)

The International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF is a competitive exam for students in classes 1-12, enhancing scientific reasoning, analytical skills, and practical knowledge.

👶For children ages 6–18
📍In-person event
💰₹150 registration

What your child could gain:

Scientific reasoningProblem-solvingAnalytical thinking
Competition

Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge

by Bebras India

Free national computational thinking challenge organized by ACM India's CSpathshala in India for students aged 8-19, in 12 Indian languages, part of the global Bebras Challenge.

👶For children ages 8–19
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem decompositionPattern recognitionAlgorithmic thinking
Competition

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and Education

by Samsung India

National innovation competition for Indian youth (14-22) to develop tech solutions for societal challenges, offering grants, mentorship, and incubation.

👶For children ages 14–22
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Problem-solvingDesign thinkingEntrepreneurship
Competition

ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Online Scholarship Olympiad for Indian Students

by Educational Excellentia

The Indian School Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) Online is a national scholarship olympiad for Indian students in Classes 1-10, assessing intellectual potential in Mental Ability, Mathematics, Science, and English. Top performers can win significant scholarships and recognition.

👶For children ages 6–15
🏠Join from home
💰₹399 registration

What your child could gain:

Conceptual understandingAnalytical skillsProblem-solving
Program

CHEMUN — Chennai Model United Nations

by American International School Chennai

THIMUN-affiliated Model United Nations conference at American International School of Chennai for high school students, spanning 13 committees and 39 debate topics over three days.

👶For children ages 14–18
📍In-person event
💰₹Not Specified registration

What your child could gain:

Public speakingDiplomacyCritical thinking
Competition

LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad

by LogIQids

National two-stage mental aptitude and logical reasoning olympiad by LogIQids for students from KG2 to Grade 9, with a free first stage.

👶For children ages 5–14
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningPattern recognitionSpatial visualisation
Competition

Prince Olympiad

by Prince Education Hub

Free national talent search examination by Prince Education Hub for classes 5-12, with scholarships and tuition fee waivers worth up to ₹75 crore.

👶For children ages 10–17
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Conceptual problem-solvingReasoningExam temperament
Scholarship

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)

by Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India

NMMSS offers ₹12,000 annually to meritorious students from economically weaker sections in India, supporting their education from Class 9 to 12 in government and aided schools.

👶For children ages 13–14
📍In-person event
💰₹Not Specified registration

What your child could gain:

ReasoningCritical thinkingProblem solving
Competition

Future Blue Youth Council By Bow Seat

by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

The Future Blue Youth Council is an international group of young ocean advocates collaborating with Bow Seat to drive environmental change through creative action and leadership.

👶For children ages 16–18
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Communication skillsTeamworkCritical thinking
Competition

National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO)

by Navars Edutech Pvt. Ltd.

A premier national-level Olympiad for grades 1-12, offering top winners a sponsored trip to NASA. Focuses on astronomy and space science.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹354 registration

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingScientific inquiry
Camp

INME Expeditions & Activity Led Camps

by INME

INME Expeditions & Activity Led Camps offer thrilling outdoor adventures across India, designed to build resilience, teamwork, and confidence through hands-on experiences in diverse natural settings for children aged 9-17.

👶For children ages 9–17
📍In-person event
💰₹29,900 registration

What your child could gain:

Self-relianceIndependenceTeamwork
Exam

National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online

by Unified Council

A national online competitive exam for students in Classes 1-10, assessing science, mathematics, and general knowledge from home.

👶For children ages 6–18
🏠Join from home
💰₹354 registration

What your child could gain:

Logical reasoningAnalytical thinkingProblem solving
Competition

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.

👶For children ages 10–15
📍In-person event
💰₹10,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Robot design and constructionProgramming (mblock, micropython)Algorithmic thinking
Competition

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.

👶For children ages 7–10
📍In-person event
💰₹10,000 registration

What your child could gain:

Robotics design and constructionBlock-based programming (mblock)Algorithmic thinking
Event

THIMUN The Hague International Model United Nations Conference

by THIMUN Foundation

Annual international Model United Nations conference held at the World Forum The Hague, drawing ~3,200 students from ~200 schools across 100+ countries.

📍In-person event
💰Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Public speakingDebateNegotiation
Program

National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)

by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India

Nationwide school eco-club programme of MoEFCC that engages children in biodiversity, water, energy, waste and conservation activities through structured eco-clubs.

👶For children ages 6–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Environmental awarenessBiodiversity observationWater and energy conservation practices
Program

Youth Climate Conclave (YCC)

by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

TERI's flagship multi-day climate program engaging Indian youth through panels, workshops, debates, exhibitions, and a Youth Pledge at the World Sustainable Development Summit.

👶For children ages 10–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Climate science literacyPublic speaking and debatePolicy thinking
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 13-17. Participants form international teams to solve real-world STEM problems through innovation challenges.

👶For children ages 13–17
🏠Join from home
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Critical thinkingProblem-solvingCollaboration
Camp

IUCAA Summer Astronomy Camp for School Students

by Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

Residential astronomy camp at IUCAA Pune for school students, offering telescope observation, researcher interactions, and astrophysics lectures.

👶For children age 14
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Astronomical observationScientific inquiryResearch methods
Competition

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.

👶For children ages 7–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰$35 registration

What your child could gain:

Artificial intelligenceRoboticsProblem-solving
Program

Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT

by Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

RSI is a tuition-free five-week research program at MIT for exceptional high school students to conduct original scientific research under the mentorship of leading scientists and engineers.

👶For children ages 16–18
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Scientific research methodologyData analysisAcademic writing
Competition

Tata Power Club Enerji National Competition - Energy Q Quiz

by Tata Power Company Limited

A national quiz competition for Indian school students, Energy Q tests knowledge on energy conservation, climate change, and renewable energy across multiple rounds.

👶For children ages 6–18
🌐Online or in-person
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Environmental awarenessEnergy literacyResearch and writing
Competition

The Sanctuary Wildlife Awards - Young Naturalist Category

by Sanctuary Nature Foundation

Annual national recognition for young naturalists and wildlife conservationists, instituted by Sanctuary Nature Foundation in 2000.

👶For children ages 16–25
📍In-person event
💰Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Field researchConservation advocacyCommunity outreach

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Every science olympiads & 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 science olympiads & competitions are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 554 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 305 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 science olympiads & competitions?
The science olympiads & 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 science olympiads & competitions online?
Science olympiads & competitions are available in multiple modes: 173 run online, 237 are in person, 144 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 — 195 of the 554 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 Class 1–3 with age-appropriate papers, while subject-specific physics, chemistry and biology olympiads are aimed at senior-school students. Filter by your child's class using the comparison table below.