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 632 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 346 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 189 available online, 215 free to enter.
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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| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Aerospace Olympiad (IAO) by Spacetrix Aerospace | Spacetrix Aerospace Education & Research Organization | Grade 1 to 12 | Online | ₹550 |
| International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) | Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC) | Grade 9 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹18,000 per team |
| SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition) | Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition (SPARC) | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) | USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
| International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) - Physics World Cup | International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) Association | Grade 9 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad | LogIQids | UKG & Grade 1 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| The World Scholar's Cup - Tournament of Champions at Yale University | World Scholar's Cup Foundation | Ages 11 and above | In-Person | $1,367 early, $1,467 regular, $1,567 last-minute |
| FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP) | FLAME University | Grade 9 to 11 | In-Person | Paid |
| Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ) | The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) | Grade 11 to 12 | In-Person | Free |
| National Space Day Quiz | MyGov (Government of India) | Not listed | Online | Free |
| Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge | Bebras India | Grade 3 to 12 | Online | Free |
| WriteToWin: Monsoon Environmental Article Writing Competition | The Better Human Life Foundation | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
| International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) Asteroid Search Campaign | International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) | Open to all ages | Online | Free |
| Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Music and Dance | Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc. | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
| Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Interactive and Multimedia | Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc. | Grade 6 to 12 | Online | Free |
International Aerospace Olympiad (IAO) by Spacetrix Aerospace
by Spacetrix Aerospace Education & Research Organization
An online Olympiad on aerospace, aeronautics and astronautics for Grades 1 to 12, run by Spacetrix Aerospace. Students from any country can take part.
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International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)
by Aerospace Education Competitions (AEC)
A team competition run by Aerospace Education Competitions in which high school students work as an aerospace company's proposal team and design a space settlement. Teams in India enter through the Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC).
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SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition)
by Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition (SPARC)
SPARC is a free summer camp for high school students, run by a nonprofit of the same name. Students build quantitative skills and apply them to the world.
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USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
by USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
Free online programming contests run by USACO, in four divisions from Bronze to Platinum. All are welcome, including students outside the USA.
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International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) - Physics World Cup
by International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) Association
The International Young Physicists’ Tournament, sometimes called the Physics World Cup, is a team physics competition for secondary school students, held each year. India’s team is selected by Bombay Scottish School, Mahim.
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LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad
by LogIQids
A two-stage logical reasoning olympiad run by LogIQids for students of its partner schools. The First Stage is free, and the top 30% may enter the optional Final Stage.
What your child could gain:
The World Scholar's Cup - Tournament of Champions at Yale University
by World Scholar's Cup Foundation
The Tournament of Champions is the final event of the World Scholar's Cup season, held at Yale University. Teams of students aged 11 and older who qualified at a Global Round compete in debate, writing, a test and a quiz bowl.
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FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP)
by FLAME University
A 10-day residential summer program at FLAME University, Pune, for students in Grades 9 to 11 or entering Grade 12. It introduces high school students to interdisciplinary learning in a liberal education setting.
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Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ)
by The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
A nationwide materials quiz for teams of two students in Grades 11 and 12, run by the Kalpakkam Chapter of the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.
National Space Day Quiz
by MyGov (Government of India)
An online quiz on India's achievements, missions and milestones in space exploration, run by MyGov for National Space Day. Open to all Indian citizens. Winners get cash prizes, and the top 100 an opportunity to visit the ISRO campus.
Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge
by Bebras India
A free online computational thinking challenge for school students aged 8 to 18, organized by ACM India's CSpathshala initiative. It is part of Bebras, an international challenge held in over 80 countries.
What your child could gain:
WriteToWin: Monsoon Environmental Article Writing Competition
by The Better Human Life Foundation
A free online article writing competition on environment and climate change for students in Grades 6 to 12 in India, run by The Better Human Life Foundation. Its Monsoon season takes articles from 1 July to 30 September.
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International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) Asteroid Search Campaign
by International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)
Free month-long online campaigns where student teams analyse Pan-STARRS telescope images to detect and report new asteroids.
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Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Music and Dance
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
The Performing Arts (Music and Dance) category of the Blue Planet Awareness Contest, a free contest by Bow Seat for students aged 11 to 18 worldwide. Students record a music or dance performance on an environmental theme that changes every year.
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Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Interactive and Multimedia
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
The Interactive and Multimedia category of the Blue Planet Awareness Contest, a free contest by Bow Seat for students aged 11 to 18 worldwide. Students make websites, apps, games, podcasts and other interactive or multimedia work on an environmental theme that changes every year.
What your child could gain:
NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest
by National Space Society (NSS)
A free art contest for full-time students aged 10 to 25, run by the National Space Society's SpacEdge Education Program with Blue Origin's Club for the Future. Students create an original, realistic picture of humanity's future in space.
What your child could gain:
Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Digital Art
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
The Visual Art: Digital category of the Blue Planet Awareness Contest, a free contest by Bow Seat for students aged 11 to 18 worldwide. Students make digital art on an environmental theme that changes every year.
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Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Creative Writing
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
The Creative Writing category of the Blue Planet Awareness Contest, a free contest by Bow Seat for students aged 11 to 18 worldwide. Students write fiction or creative nonfiction on an environmental theme that changes every year.
What your child could gain:
Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Poetry and Spoken Word
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
The Poetry and Spoken Word category of the Blue Planet Awareness Contest, a free contest by Bow Seat for students aged 11 to 18 worldwide. Students write a poem, and may perform it as spoken word, on an environmental theme that changes every year.
What your child could gain:
Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Film
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
The Film category of the Blue Planet Awareness Contest, a free contest by Bow Seat for students aged 11 to 18 worldwide. Students make a film of 2 to 4 minutes on an environmental theme that changes every year.
What your child could gain:
Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video Competition
by Breakthrough Prize Foundation
An annual global science video competition for students aged 13 to 18, organized by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Each student explains a concept or theory in physics, life sciences or mathematics in a video of 2 minutes or less.
What your child could gain:
ITO National Essay Olympiad (NESO) Offline
by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
The ITO National Essay Olympiad is an offline competition for students in Class 1-10 across India, designed to enhance English writing skills and general knowledge. Top performers receive awards and certificates.
What your child could gain:
Frank Anthony Memorial All-India Inter-School Debate Competition
by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
A prestigious national-level debate competition organized by CISCE for ICSE and ISC students across India, fostering critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills.
What your child could gain:
Bow Seat's True Blue Fellowship
by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation, Inc.
Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship empowers young leaders globally to drive water justice through art, science, and storytelling. It offers mentorship, funding, and a platform to amplify youth-led environmental projects.
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- Design Championship - Game Design Competition
- Advanced Placement (AP) Math and Computer Science Exams
- Advanced Placement (AP) Science Exams for Indian Students
- AICEeCC - Audio
- AICEeCC - New Media
- AICEeCC - Video & Animation
- All India Maths Science (AIMS) Talent Examination for School Students
- Annual Inter-School Earthquake Safety Quiz Competition by IIT Kanpur
- Antariksha National Space Quiz
- Anveshana Science and Engineering Fair
- Aryabhat Astronomy Quiz for Madhya Pradesh Students
- Aryabhatta Talent Search Test in Mathematics and Science (ATSTMS)
- Asia Pacific Linguistics Olympiad (APLO)
- Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC)
- Asiarope Science Olympiad
- ASMO (Asian Science & Mathematics Olympiad) India National Round
- ASTP Space Settlement Contest
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Aurorae Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Galaxies Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Moon Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Our Sun Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - People and Space
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Planets, Comets and Asteroids
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year - Skyscapes Category
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition - Stars and Nebulae Category
- Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge
- Best Delegate Model UN Conference
- BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition
- Big Bang Edge Test by FIITJEE: Online & Offline Modes
- BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
- Biodesign Challenge (BDC)
- BITS Aarohan
- BITS Pilani International Model United Nations (BITSMUN) Conference
- Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Creative Writing
- Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Digital Art
- Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Film
- Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Interactive and Multimedia
- Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Music and Dance
- Blue Planet Awareness Contest: Poetry and Spoken Word
- Breakthrough Junior Challenge - Science & Math Video Competition
- British Council Your World Video Competition
- Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Junior Poomsae By Karnataka Taekwondo
- Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Senior Kyurugi By Karnataka Taekwondo
- Cadet Taekwondo Championship: Sub-Junior Kyurugi by Karnataka Taekwondo
- Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)
- Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline
- Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition
- CBSE Heritage India Quiz
- CBSE National Science Exhibition
- Civil Services Olympiad (CSO) by Samyak IAS Academy
- Civil Services Preparatory Olympiad (CSPO)
- Classmate All Rounder Competition by ITC Junior Category
- CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival - Under 16
- Codeavour - Track 1 (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
- Codeavour - Track 2 (Wellness Wave AI Robo Challenge)
- Codeavour - Track 3 (Robo Soccer League)
- CodeQuest - Block-based Coding Competition
- Community Projects Competition by FPSPI
- Conrad Challenge
- CREST Cyber Olympiad (CCO)
- CREST International Drawing Olympiad (CIDO)
- CREST Reasoning Olympiad (CRO) - Grades 1-10
- CREST Science Olympiad (CSO)
- D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
- Design Championship - 3D Design Competition
- Design Championship - Coding Competition
- Design Championship Graphic Design Competition
- Design Championship Web Design Competition
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Talent Troopers Competition
- Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition(DHBBVC)
- e-Yantra Virtual Museum Competition
- EcoInnovators Ideathon
- Eduno General Knowledge Olympiad (EGKO)
- Eduno International Science Olympiad
- Eduno National IT/AI Olympiad (NITO)
- EHF International A.I. Olympiad (IAIO)
- EHF International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGO) Offline
- EHF National Biotechnology Olympiad (NBTO) Offline
- EHF National IIT-NEET Olympiad (NINO)
- EHF National Space Science Olympiad (NSSO) Offline
- Ei ASSET Science Exam
- Ei ASSET Talent Search (Ei ATS) Exam
- FIITJEE Talent Reward Exam (FTRE) - Scholarship & Admission Test
- FIRST LEGO League Explore
- FIRST LEGO League Future Edition
- FIRST Robotics Competition
- FIRST Tech Challenge India
- Fortis Psych-Ed Quiz - National Psychology Competition
- FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Competition
- Frank Anthony Memorial All-India Inter-School Debate Competition
- Future Blue Youth Council By Bow Seat
- Future Tech Olympiad by 1M1B
- GC International STEM Olympiad (GISTO)
- Global Future Space Scholars Meet (GFSSM)
- Global Science Olympiad (GSO) by UEPL
- Globe Science and Environment Olympiad (GSEO)
- Go Coderz Coding Competition - Group D (Grades 9-10)
- Green Olympiad by TERI - Environmental Quiz
- Green Schools Programme (GSP) Awards by CSE
- GYS Avishkar Awards - National Science Project Competition
- GYS Charaka Science Medal
- GYS Samasya Khoj - National Problem Identification Contest
- GYS Swaminathan Science Day Talent Test
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Biology | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Biology | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Chemistry | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Chemistry | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Math and Science | Lower Primary (Grades K-2)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Math and Science | Upper Primary (Grades 3-5)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Physics | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Physics | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad (HUSO) India
- Hashtag Kalakar Global Poetry & Creative Writing Competition
- Hindustan Aeromodelling Competition (HAC)
- Hindustan Olympiad
- HPE CodeWars
- Humming Bird Cyber/Computer Olympiad (HCO)
- Humming Bird General Knowledge Olympiad (HGO)
- Humming Bird Science Olympiad (HSO)
- Humming Bird Social Science Olympiad (HSSO)
- I CAN School Challenge by Design for Change
- IAPT National Standard Examination in Junior Science (NSEJS)
- IIT Kharagpur Young Innovators Program (YIP)
- India AI Olympiad (INAIO)
- India STEM Innovation Challenge - Senior STEM Innovator
- India STEM Innovation Challenge (Junior STEM Innovator) by India STEM Mission
- India STEM Innovation Challenge (Medior STEM Innovator) by India STEM Mission
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - Academic Bowl
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Science Bee
- Indian Debating League (IDL)
- Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO)
- Indian National Biology Olympiad (INBO)
- Indian National Chemistry Olympiad (INChO)
- Indian National Earth Science Olympiad (INESO) - Pathway to IESO
- Indian National Olympiad in Informatics (INOI)
- Indian National Young Physicists' Tournament (INYPT)
- 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 Schools Debating Championship (ISDC)
- Indian Science And Engineering Fair (INSEF) By SSI
- Indian Space Science Olympiad (ISSO)
- Indian Space Talent Search Exam (ISTSE) - National Competitive Exam
- Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO) - Offline Exam
- IndiaSkills Junior - IT Software Solutions for Business
- IndiaSkills Junior - Fashion Technology
- IndiaSkills Junior - Mobile Robotics Competition
- IndiaSkills Junior - Solar Energy
- IndiaSkills Junior - Web Technologies
- Innopreneurs Junior Idea Innovation Olympiad
- Innovation Festival & Western India Science Fair
- INSPIRE MANAK Awards - National Science & Innovation Competition
- International Academic Bee Asian Championship by IAC
- International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IAC
- International Aerospace Olympiad (IAO) by Spacetrix Aerospace
- International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) Junior
- International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) Youth
- International Biology Olympiad (IBO) for Indian High School Students
- International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
- International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) by RACI
- International Competency Test (ICT) by CTF for Class 9 & 10 Students
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Computer Olympiad (ICO) by Indian Talent Olympiad (Offline)
- International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) Junior
- International Computer Science Competition (ICSC) Youth
- International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO) by SOF
- International Diplomatic Forum Model United Nations (IDFMUN) Online Conference
- International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)
- International Environmental Science Olympiad (IESO) by IAC
- International Foundation Computer Olympiad (IFCO) for Indian Students
- International Foundation General Knowledge & Current Affairs Olympiad (IFGCO)
- International Foundation Science Olympiad (IFSO) by IOF
- International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) by SOF for Indian Students
- International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition
- International GENIUS AI Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Art Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Coding Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Entrepreneurship Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Music Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Robotics Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Genius Science Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Genius Short film Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International GENIUS Speech Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Geography Bee Asian Championships by IAC
- International GK Qualifier (IGQ) by National Olympiad Foundation
- International Green Warrior Olympiad (IGWO)
- International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) by SIMCC
- International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO)
- International Medicine and Disease Olympiad (IMDO)
- International Neuroscience Olympiad (INO)
- International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) for Indian Students
- International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO)
- International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
- International Research Olympiad (IRO)
- International Science Bee Asian Championships for Indian Students
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) - Offline by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) by IOA
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) by SOF
- International Science Olympiad (ISO) Online by Indian Talent Olympiad
- International Science Olympiad Competition of Southeast Asia (ISOCSEA)
- International Science Qualifier (ISQ) by NOF for Indian Students
- International Social Studies Olympiad (ISSO) by SOF
- International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)
- International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) - Physics World Cup
- Interschool Science Quiz Contest
- IRIS National Fair - STEM Research & Innovation Competition
- ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Offline Scholarship Olympiad
- ISTSE (Indian School Talent Search Exam) Online Scholarship Olympiad for Indian Students
- ITO General Knowledge International Olympiad Online
- ITO National Essay Olympiad (NESO) Offline
- ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Offline
- ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Online
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 11 Lateral Entry
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 9 Admission
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium State Level Science Quiz for Karnataka Students
- Jignyasa - National Science Model Making Competition
- John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Philosophy
- John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Politics
- John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize - Science and Technology
- JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest
- Junior Makeathon by Shaastra IIT Madras - India's Innovation Challenge for School Students
- Knowledge Quest Quiz
- Kreativity Show Junior by Kr8ivity League
- Kreativity Show Senior by Kr8ivity League
- Kruu Play Innovation Challenge
- L&T National STEM Challenge
- LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad
- M(IT)^2 - MIT Informatics Tournament
- MahaQuizzer by KQA
- MAHE National Monsoon Photography Contest
- MegaWhats by KQA
- 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
- Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior ICJ Challenge
- MindSweep - International Solo Quizzing Championship by KQA
- MTO International STEM Olympiad - Science Category
- MTO International STEM Olympiad - Technology and Engineering Category
- MWRC MakeX India Bug Hunter Coding Competition
- Narmada Bal Ghar (NBG) Essay Writing Competition
- NASA Space Apps Challenge India
- National Anveshika Experimental Skill Test (NAEST)
- National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA)
- National Astronomy & Science Olympiad (NASO)
- National Astronomy Challenge (NAC)
- National Automobile Olympiad (NAO)
- National Children's Science Congress (NCSC)
- National Cyber Security Drawing & Painting Competition By Meity
- National Cyber Security Technical Papers Competition By MeitY
- National Genius Search Examination (NGSE) for Indian Students
- National Interactive Science Olympiad (NISO) Offline By EHF
- National Meteorological Olympiad by India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- National Olympiad of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (NOPESS)
- National Robotics League (NRL)
- National Scholarship Exam (NSE) by NICE Foundation
- National Science Drama Festival (Competition) by NCSM
- National Space Day Quiz
- National Space Innovation Challenge (NSIC)
- National Standard Examination in Astronomy (NSEA)
- National Standard Examination in Biology (NSEB) - Gateway to International Biology Olympiad
- National Standard Examination in Chemistry (NSEC) - Gateway to International Chemistry Olympiad
- National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP)
- National Student Innovation Challenge (NSIC)
- National Students' Science Seminar by NCSM
- Nature inFocus Photography Contest - Young Photographer Category
- NBG Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Competition for Indian Students
- NBG Innovation Competition for School Students
- NCSM Ideathon on Science Galleries
- NEO science Olympiad - Biology category
- NEO Science Olympiad - Chemistry Category
- NEO Science Olympiad - Natural Science Category
- NEO Science Olympiad - Physics Category
- NIF's National Biennial Competition for Green Grassroots Innovations
- NSS "Live in a Healthy Space" Design Competition
- NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest
- NSS Roadmap to Space Art Contest
- NSS spUN Debate Program
- OFLY Be the Aviator Challenge
- One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest - Middle School (Grade 6-8)
- Online Indian Knowledge System Olympiad by CSU
- Otomatiks Robotica - Drone Race Competition
- Otomatiks Robotica - ROBO RACE Competition
- Otomatiks Robotica - ROBO SUMO - National Robotics Competition
- PANINI Linguistic Olympiad (PLO)
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (Bal Shakti)
- Prince Olympiad
- Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ)
- QUEST STEAM Quiz Competition
- Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award
- Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RBVP) - National Science Exhibition for Children
- Rashtriya Military School (RMS) Common Entrance Test (CET) for Class VI & IX Admissions
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- RoboCup Junior India - OnStage Competition
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Line Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India - Rescue Maze Challenge
- RoboCup Junior India CoSpace Challenge Under-12
- RoboCup Junior India CoSpace Challenge Under-19
- 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 Game Junior Division: Autonomous Robotics Competition
- 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
- Saadhana Entrance Exam by Rashtrotthana Trust for Girls' Residential NEET/CET Coaching
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - AI Living for India
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Environmental Sustainability
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Health and Education
- Samsung Solve for Tomorrow India - Sport and Tech
- Sanskrit Olympiad by CSU
- School Innovation Marathon (SIM) - India's Largest Innovation Challenge
- Science In Focus (SIF) by FAST India
- Science Promotion Orient Test (SPOT) by VSSF
- Science Without Borders® Challenge
- SilverZone International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO)
- SilverZone International Informatics Olympiad (iiO)
- SilverZone International Olympiad of Science (iOS)
- SilverZone International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO)
- SilverZone Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)
- SilverZone STEM Innovation Olympiad (STEM)
- Sketch for Survival Junior (12 to 16 Years)
- Sketch for Survival Junior (7 and Under)
- Sketch for Survival Junior (8-11 Years)
- Smart India Hackathon Junior (SIH Junior)
- Spin Your Science (SYS) - National Science Fiction Writing Competition
- Standard Examination in High School Science (SEHSS)
- STEM Quiz by GUJCOST
- STEMCult by Kr8ivity League
- STEMpreneur National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition by Kr8ivity League
- STEMS (Scholastic Test of Excellence in Mathematical Sciences)
- STEMxplore
- Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) India
- STTAR National Students Olympiad (NSO)
- Tapas Entrance Exam for IIT JEE Residential Program by Rashtrotthana Trust
- Tata Power Club Enerji National Competition - Energy Q Quiz
- Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC)
- Tata Steel Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS)
- TCS InQuizitive
- Techfest Olympiad by IIT Bombay (TFO)
- Technothlon - International School Championship by IIT Guwahati
- Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Coding Hackathon
- Techradiance Jr World Cup - Mini Humanoid Championship
- Techradiance Jr. World Cup - Fastest Line Follower Championship Category
- TECHSTIEN AI Gesture Controlled Robot Workshop & National Championship at IIT Delhi
- The Earth Prize
- The Hindu Young World Quiz
- The IEOM High School STEM Competition
- The Paradigm Challenge
- The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition
- The Sanctuary Wildlife Awards - Young Naturalist Category
- The STEAM Cup
- The World Scholar's Cup - Scholar's Challenge
- The World Scholar's Cup - Team Debate Competition
- The World Scholar's Cup - Tournament of Champions at Yale University
- The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Collaborative Writing Competition
- The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Scholar's Bowl
- THINQ Quiz by Indian Navy
- TSL International Student Competition - Sustainability
- UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads International Photo Contest
- Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO)
- Unicus Global Science Olympiad (UGSO)
- Unicus Science Olympiad (USO)
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO) Offline
- Unified Cyber Olympiad (UCO) Online
- USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)
- Vanda International Junior Science Olympiad (VIJSO)
- VANDA National Junior Science Olympiad (VNJSO) for Indian Students
- Veer Baal Diwas Poetry Competition
- Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) - India's Largest Science Talent Search Examination
- Viksit Bharat Buildathon for School Students
- Vishwaroop National Quiz Competition
- VIT Mathematical Model Exhibition
- VIT Mathematical Poster Presentation Competition
- Vivo Ignite
- Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC)
- Wipro Earthian - National Sustainability Education Program
- World of 8 Billion Video Contest
- World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Championship
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX (Big Drone Flying Competition)
- World Skill Challenge - DRONEX KIDS
- World Skill Challenge - IDEA TANK Entrepreneur Challenge
- 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
- World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest
- WRC Bots Combat Championship
- WRC Drone Racing Circuit (DRC) by AICRA
- 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
- WriteToWin: Monsoon Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin: Spring Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin: Summer Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin: Winter Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WRO India Future Engineers Robotics Competition
- WRO India Future Innovators Robotics Competition
- WRO India RoboMission
- WRO India RoboSports Robotics Competition
- XPERTSTEM International Biology Challenge
- XPERTSTEM International Chemistry Challenge
- XPERTSTEM Natural Science Challenge
- XPERTSTEM Physics Challenge
- XPERTSTEM Technology & Coding Challenge
- YMUN South Asia
- Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year
- Young Reporters for Environment (YRE) India Competition
- Young Scientist India (YSI) Innovation Challenge
- Youth Climate Conclave Photography Competition
- Youth For Earth
- Youth Ideathon by Think Startup
- Zayed Sustainability Prize - Global High Schools
- Zonal Computing Olympiad (ZCO)
- Zonal Informatics Olympiad (ZIO)
Scholarships (15)
- Arvind Foundation Scholarship
- Atul Maheshwari Scholarship by Amar Ujala Foundation
- CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child
- Dakshana Navodaya COE Selection Test (NCST)
- Education Scholarship Scheme for Army Personnel (ESSA)
- JBNSTS Junior Scholarship Program
- JM Sethia Merit Scholarship Scheme for Indian Students
- Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam for 5th Std
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
- NTPC Utkarsh Merit Scholarship
- Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST and OBC Students
- Shri Tulsi Tanti Scholarship Program
- SOF Defence Services Academician Scholarship (DSAS) for Indian Students
- Tata Capital Pankh Scholarship Program for Indian Students
- Tata Trusts Means Grant
Programs (103)
- Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT
- 3A Club by Spacetrix Aerospace
- AFS Global STEM Accelerators (Young Women)
- Ahmedabad Grand Challenges Programme
- Ashoka Young Changemakers (AYC) Program India
- Avanti Fellows JEE/NEET Free Coaching Program
- B.M. Birla Planetarium Sky Observation and Amateur Astronomy Programmes
- Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum
- Bannerghatta Biological Park Zoo Club
- BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program
- Best Delegate Model UN Clubs
- BeyondQuantum - Free Online Quantum Physics & Research Program
- Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) Youth Development Program
- BITM Innovation Hub Membership Program for School Students
- Boston Leadership Institute Forensic Science Program
- Bow Seat's True Blue Fellowship
- BSIP Museum of Palaeosciences
- Chennai Snake Park Education Programmes
- Conserve My Planet Program by SEIF
- CSM Armed Forces Preparatory Program
- Dakshana Scholar Program: Free IIT-JEE & NEET Coaching
- Ek Prithvi Environment Education Programme
- Emergent Ventures India Fellowship Programme
- FLAME University Summer Immersion Program (FUSIP)
- GenWise GW Explorers Program
- GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program
- Georgetown Forensic Investigation Academy: Summer Program
- GSI Geoscience Museum Gwalior
- Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Stargazing with Astronomy Ambassadors
- Harvard Model United Nations India
- IIT Madras School Connect Program
- India MUN National Conference
- India's Young Forest Ambassador Challenge
- Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park
- International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) Asteroid Search Campaign
- Introduction to Quantum Computing: Quantum Algorithms and Qiskit (NPTEL-SWAYAM)
- IPMUN Regional Model United Nations Conference
- ISRO YUVIKA (Yuva Vignani Karyakrama) - Young Scientist Programme for Class 9 Students
- Ivy League Model United Nations Conference India (ILMUNC India)
- Jyotirvidya Parisanstha Star Parties and Astronomy Programs
- Katraj Zoo and Snake Park Wildlife Awareness Programme for Schools
- Khagol Mandal Overnight Sky Observation Sessions
- Kids for Tigers: The Sanctuary Tiger Programme
- Krea Summer School
- Lodha Genius Programme
- Lumiere Research Scholar Program (Individual Research)
- MANASVI
- Marine Life of Mumbai Shore Walks
- Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS)
- MUNISH: Model United Nations International School of The Hague
- National Entrepreneurship Challenge (NEC) Junior by E-Cell, IIT Bombay
- National Green Corps Programme (NGC-ECO-Club)
- National Service Scheme (NSS) for Youth Development and Community Engagement
- Navars Scientist Programs (Young, Junior & Senior)
- NEIMUN Conference: Model UN for Youth Leaders in Northeast India
- NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) Programme
- NIAS Maiya Prodigy Fellowship Programme
- Non-Trivial Research Foundations Program
- Non-Trivial Summer Research Fellowship for High Schoolers
- One Year Professional Program in Culinary Arts by Pankaj Bhadouria Culinary Academy
- Paryavaran Mitra Nationwide ESD School Network Programme
- Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs
- Pioneer Global Problem-Solving Institute
- Pioneer Research Institute (Mentorship Program)
- Polygence Core Research Program
- Prajna Prabodhan Varg Gifted Education Program
- RDIAS Global Summit MUN
- Research Science Initiative India (RSI India)
- Rise Global Challenge for Young Leaders
- Robo Siksha Kendra - STEM and Robotics Tinkering Labs
- Ross Mathematics Program
- SAI NSTC Adopted Akhada Wrestling Scheme
- Sankalp Open School Remedial Program for Children with Learning Disabilities
- Sci-Tech Spins for Schools by IIT Delhi
- Science Over Weekends (SOW) Program by Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Bengaluru
- SeasonWatch Tree Monitoring Programme for Schools
- Shastrarth National Youth Parliament & MUN
- Sky Observation Programme
- SOAR: Skilling for AI Readiness
- SowGood Nature Connect School Farming Programme
- Swechha Farm School Program: Experiential Learning in Sustainability
- The Junior Academy by NYAS - STEM Innovation Program
- The Science Society by Infosys Science Foundation
- Thiel Fellowship - Global Grant for Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs
- THIMUN Singapore International Model United Nations Conference
- Tide Turners Plastic Challenge India
- Two-Year Pre-NDA Preparatory Program at MRSAFPI Mohali
- Two-Year Pre-NDA Residential Program at SPI Aurangabad
- Vigyan Jyoti Programme for Meritorious Girls in STEM
- Vigyan Pratibha
- Wharton Global Youth Program
- Wildlife SOS Elephant & Bear Conservation Volunteer Program for School Groups
- Yacht Club of Hyderabad Sailing Programme for Government School Children
- Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
- YLAC High School Achievers (HSA) Program
- Young Indians Parliament
- Young Researchers for Social Impact (YRSI) Program
- Young Scholars Programme - Innovators in Science and Technology (IST)
- Young Sustainability Scholar (YSS) Accelerated Program
- Young Tinker Space
- Youth Climate Conclave (YCC)
- Youth for Understanding (YFU) Intercultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students
- YUVAi (Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI) - National AI Skilling Program
Courses (9)
- Basic Course in Herpetology by BNHS
- Basic Course in Ornithology
- Cambridge International AS & A Level
- Government Flying Training School PPL Training Program
- IB Diploma Programme
- Innovation Hub Integrated Science Course
- Junior Naturalist Course (JNC)
- Leadership Course in Biodiversity Conservation by BNHS
- Plaksha Academic Research Writing Course (ARWC)
Workshops (21)
- AEROGO Quadcopter Drone Building Workshop
- Aerogo Rubber Powered Glider Workshop
- Best Delegate Model UN Virtual Workshops for Indian Students
- Chuck Glider Workshop - Learn Aeromodelling and Flight Principles with Aerogo
- Edutech STEM and Robotics Workshop
- Hands-On Laboratory Workshops
- Hour of AI - Computer Science Education Week
- ISDS Masterclass Series
- ISRO Space Mission Workshop by ESRO MAGICA
- IUCAA Basic Astronomy Workshop
- Madras Crocodile Bank School Workshops and Junior Zookeeper Programme
- National Bal Bhavan Summer Fiesta
- Nehru Science Centre Vacation Creative Science Workshops
- OFLY International Aviation Workshop
- Pluto Drone Building Workshop by AEROGO in Bengaluru
- SkillSphere Global Quizards Workshop
- TECHSTIEN Artificial Intelligence Workshop for Young Innovators
- VITM Bioscience Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- VITM Chemistry Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- VITM Physics Summer Vacation Hobby Courses
- Wandering Applied Rationality Program (WARP)
Camps (29)
- Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge (BIYSC)
- BNHS Students' Nature Camp at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Eco-Champs Environmental Program by Bhumi
- Episteme - Residential STEM Immersion Program
- European Summer Program on Rationality (ESPR) for Mathematically Talented Students
- Experient Science Labs Summer Camp
- IISER Bhopal Summer Outreach Camp
- INME Expeditions & Activity Led Camps
- INME Outdoor Initiation Camps
- INSPIRE Internship Science Camp
- International Astro Space Camp (Residential) by Genex Space
- IUCAA Summer Astronomy Camp for School Students
- LoDEStonE - Residential Program on Sustainable Design & Innovation
- Lovlina Boxing Academy - Youth Boxing Training Program
- Mysore Zoo Summer Camp - Captive Wild Animal Management & Wildlife Conservation
- National Science Centre Summer Hobby Camps Delhi
- Nehru Science Centre Innovation Hub
- OFLY Aviation Summer Camp LEAP
- OMCAR Palk Bay Environmental Education Centre Camps
- Program on AI and Reasoning (PAIR) Summer Camp
- Raising A Mathematician Training Program (RAM TP) - Residential Math Camp
- Science Quest (SQuest) IIT Palakkad
- SPARC (Summer Program for Applied Rationality and Cognition)
- Summer Science Program (SSP)
- Wolfram Summer Research Program for High School Students
- Young CEO Bootcamp by ThinkStartup
- Young Entrepreneurs’ Boot Camp (YEB) by BITS Pilani
- Young Technology Scholars Plus (YTS+)
- Zoo Ambassador Summer Camp
Exams (9)
- Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO)
- Certificate of Experimental Skills by Nehru Science Centre Mumbai
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO)
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Admission To Class 6
- National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Offline
- National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) Online
- PhysicsBowl
- Sir Isaac Newton Exam (SIN)
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How many science olympiads & competitions are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 632 verified science olympiads & competitions in India from 346 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
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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: 189 run online, 286 are in person, 157 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, 215 of the 632 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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